The eighth annual book of mormon symposium at byu chapters 9 through 30 of 3 nephi are perhaps the most choice part of the entire book of mormon because this section chronicles the transcendent visit of the risen lord to the nephite saints, his profound teachings, and his amazing, compassionate ministry. Printable activities, study aids, and more to help you teach and study come, follow me lesson 2 nephi 15 we lived after the manner of happiness february 3 9 read more january 25, 2020 camille gillham 1 comment. Jun 11, 2009 finally, the god of 2 nephi 2 is an impotent being who cannot destroy evil, but instead depends on evil for his very existence. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. Brandt, in the book of mormon symposium series, explains the use of these names in the book of mormon in a lecture entitled, the name jesus christ revealed to the nephites. Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the bookthe learned man will say he cannot read the sealed bookthe lord will do a marvelous work and a wondercompare isaiah 29. For instance verse 8 begins, o the wisdom of god, his mercy and grace. Nephi included another application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 29, when he wrote of at least three sets of scriptures that the lord will bring forth. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 9 originally aired. Many readers of the book of mormon naturally assume that joseph smith translated its books in the order that we find them today, that is, beginning with the title page, and then translating 1 nephi 1. This book was first called iii nephi in the 1879 edition 1 and third nephi in the 1920 edition of the book of mormon. Death hell the death of the body the death of the spirit temporal death spiritual death the grave the lake of fire and brimstone the first death endless death physical. As the book of mormon puts it, all are alike unto god. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
As one reads 2 nephi 9 one notices the interesting way that jacob approaches each of his subjects. Feb, 2020 1 the words of jacob, the brother of nephi, which he spake unto the people of nephi. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1998. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. The significance of this monster imagery that jacob uses is that it is similar to imagery found in the bible and in other ancient near eastern writings that speak of god defeating great monsters, such as leviathan, the serpent isaiah 27. And if it so be that they shall keep his commandments they shall be blessed upon the face of this land, and there shall be none to molest them, nor to take away the land of their inheritance. The 1981 institute manual on the book of mormon states. In 2 nephi chapter 9, the prophet jacob referred to death and hell as this awful monster 2 nephi 9. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, 2007, 129. As one reads 2 nephi 9 one notices the interesting way that jacob approaches. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. Book of mormon, 1837, page 9 the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon 19812 nephi wikisource, the free online. This is quite unlike the god of the bible who is truly omnipotent and one day will destroy evil.
Discussions on the book of mormon joseph smithhistory. Not of works, lest any man should boast ephesians 2. This is an interpreter radio roundtable for come, follow me book of mormon lesson 9, a marvelous work and a wonder, on 2 nephi 2630. One of nephis great characteristics is his love and concern for his people. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 9 episode info. Perhaps what nephi liked about jacob was his plainness and clarity see 2 nephi 31. One of nephi s great characteristics is his love and concern for his people. Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the book the learned man will say he cannot read the sealed book the lord will do a marvelous work and a wondercompare isaiah 29.
Many of these verses seem to contain common knowledge, but as. Book of mormon central, acquiring spiritual knowledge. The law of witnesses in 2 nephi religious studies center. The continuation of this twoday sermon is found in 2 nephi 910. After his passing, the brothers of nephi laman and lemuel rebel against him and try to kill him. Nephi knew by revelation, even before the book of mormon had been completely written, that it would one day be of great worth unto the children of men 2 nephi 28. The prophet jacob refers to them in a number of different ways. Jacob explains that the jews will be gathered in all their lands of promisethe atonement ransoms man from the fallthe bodies of the dead will. Book of mormon study and learning activities designed for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the book of mormon, specifically seminary students. Blessing will follow those who keep the commandments. Book of mormon learning activities scripture learning. Download the book of mormon redaction chart to show the structure of the golden plates. The way of life and the way of death in the book of mormon,link is external by mark c. May 12, 2014 view all posts by my book of mormon like and follow.
January 612 i will go and do 1 nephi 17 come, follow me lesson aids. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure, edited by monte s. Monte nyman quotes joseph fielding smith as saying that 2 nephi 9 is one of the most enlightening discourses ever delivered in regard to the atonement answers 4. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 45 now playing. See book of mormon central, what is the doctrine of christ. Careful readers of the king james bible apocrypha will have noticed in 1 esdras 5. As i read through this chapter, i thought, we know our current church presidents so well. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes.
When they are learned they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of god, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves, wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not. Nephi said that his father lehi saw the justice of god. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss this important and beautiful explanation of the atonement as explained by jacob in 2 nephi. In addition, joseph qualified the sea as the red sea. Jan 25, 2015 nephi continues the narrative of 2 nephi by recording the death of his father, lehi. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 33 the way hey friend. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Nephi makes two sets of recordseach is called the plates of nephi the larger plates contain a secular history. It may be surprising, therefore, to learn that the small plates of nephi 1 nephi through words of mormon almost certainly came last in the translation process, after the completion of the large plates of nephi mosiah through moroni and the title. They who have endured the crosses of the world 2 nephi 9. At the time of the great discourse recorded in 2 nephi 9, jacob would have been 3545 years of age.
The book of mormon prophet jacob taught of the great. And he suffereth this that the resurrection might pass upon all men, that all might stand before him at the great and judgment day. Nephi consecrated jacob a priest and teacher to the people and also appointed him as his successor in keeping the sacred records jacob 1. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Downloads female voice mp3 male voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes.
And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the holy one of israel, or they cannot be saved. Jan 02, 2007 2 nephi 9 in this chapter, there are many verses which if not meditated and passed over lightly, one will miss a tremendous amount of knowledge, not to mention the feelings one will receive from the spirit. Thankfully, knowledge of heavenly fathers gospel plan offers us peace in the midst of deep sadness. Thomasson sees center of this overarching chiasm as the atonement at alma 34. Our little family found the this is the way, phrase a fun coincidence with the mandalorian motto were fans of.
It may be surprising to learn that the books from the small plates of nephi 1 nephi through words of mormon almost certainly came last in the translation process. As shown by the timeline in contemporary editions of the book of mormon. O the vainness, and the frailties, and the foolishness of men. The son of nephi, who was the son of helaman, usually referred to as third nephi or 3 nephi, is one of fifteen books that make up the book of mormon. Verse 10 begins, o how great the goodness of our god. Had joseph smith been the author of the book of mormon, chapter 9 of 2 nephi would have been quite a doctrinal feat. The use of the sacred name of christ in a record of hebrew origin see 1 nephi 1. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 9 the interpreter.
Think of how disoriented and isolated nephi must have felt. January 19 come and partake of the fruit 1 nephi 810 free exclusive. Discussions on the book of mormon testimony of the witnesses and general church history. Old, new, and book of mormon or else god will darken your skin and burn you with fireif you believe in all three, god will make you white and delightsome. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1989. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Think about this question as you read 2 nephi 2930. Joseph smith, the man isaiah speaks of in chapter 27, verse 9, wrote. Stirling, from journal of book of mormon studieslink is external 2 nephi 9 describes a great division in mankind between the few who walk in the way of life and the many who walk in the way of death. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 2630 marvelous work hey.
In the latter day parables, auggie asks dad what line upon line, precept upon precept means from the scripture 2 nephi 28. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 9 now playing. Most readers of the book of mormon naturally assume that joseph smith translated its books beginning in 1 nephi 1. Because of this there is a division among the people and nephi ends up forming his own land, where his people elect him to be king. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796.