For instance, you could work together to draw a picture of the path that nephi described in 2 nephi 31. The book of mormon contains many religious themes, most notably those of faith and doubt. It testifies of his divinity and of the necessity for a redeemer and. If the book of mormon said only what we wanted it to we wouldnt need it. It starts with god i think telling everyone in israel how screwed they are, and then just shifts to lehi babbling endlessly on his deathbed. Nephi makes plates of ore and begins recording the history of his people. Although the musical satirizes organized religion and the literal credibility of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the mormons in the book of mormon are portrayed as. In this essay, i hope to demonstrate how foundational 2 nephi 31 was for all book of mormon writers and how important this passage of scripture is for. Purpose nephis primary purposes in teaching his brothers were 1 to refute their negative perceptions about their journey, 2 to clarify some of their fathers teachings, and 3 to. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. From each of these verses discover a key given by nephi to understand isaiah and discuss how it would help you. Isaiahs writing are sometime difficult to understand. Careful readers of the king james bible apocrypha will have noticed in 1 esdras 5. Book of mormon genealogy chart panel 1 lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer, satan lemuel sam nephi zedekiah king of judah lamb of god jesus christ zoram servant of laban daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael daughter of.
Elder george reynolds apparently traced this name to an egyptian root. It focuses on the first principles of the gospel exclusively, including an expression of. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16. Posts about 1 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. The second book of nephi 2 nephi is a work written about 550 b. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The book of 1 nephi is mostly historical, dealing with with the familys journey to the promised land, the rebellion of laman and lemuel, and nephis purpose for keeping the record. Second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 book of mormon study. He explains that they must press forward in following christ, with perfect hope. Book of mormon central archive the gospel according to nephi. Nephi is the author of the first two books in the book of mormon, called 1 nephi and 2 nephi. Each person must follow jesus will full purpose of heart by being baptized and reborn.
Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 6 hunters castle. It is written according to the plainness of the word of god jacob. No joke, he takes these three random dudes and turns them into pure awesomeness. Setting on multiple occasions during their journey to the promised land, nephi taught his brothers. Chapter 31 chapter 32 chapter 33 jacob chapter 1 chapter 2. With extended margins for notes and reflection, this new format will allow you to write your thoughts directly in your scriptures and easily find them again in times of need. But the book shall be delivered unto a man, and he shall deliver the words of the book, which are the words of those who have slumbered in the dust, and he shall deliver these words unto another.
Book of mormon genealogy chart panel 1 book of mormon. Nephi, son of lehi mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. He that is baptized in my name, to him will the father give the holy ghost, like unto me. If you are looking to dive deep into your study, skip down to additional resources for a selected bibliography of articles, books, and chapters on 2 nephi 33. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure, edited by monte s.
Behold, are they to be understood according to things which are spiritual, which shall come to. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. First nephi chapter 3 is the first half of an adventure story. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. How does the savior help us progress along the path. He experiences trouble from laban, and also trouble from his brothers, as they have a hard time accepting failure. If youve given up on jesus because he was just too boring or confusing, then youve gotta listen to this one. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 33 the way hey friend. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718. Even though only i nephi is available in this format, many insights can be. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place.
First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. Nephi tells why christ was baptizedmen must follow christ, be baptized, receive the holy ghost, and endure to the end to be savedrepentance. Chapter 6 nephi writes of the things of godnephis purpose is to persuade men to come unto the god of abraham and be saved. And i cannot write but a few things, which i know must surely come to pass. Ammaron instructs mormon concerning the sacred records. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 book of mormon study text. There is an exclamation point, not a question mark, at the end of that sentence in current editions of the book of mormon.
The book will be given to a man, and will eventually be published widely. Book of mormon study guide for kids and youth spiral bound book. Christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, i know that if ye shall follow the son.
In 2 nephi, nephi recorded some the teachings of his father, his own. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi. Lehi received prophecies of the destruction of jerusalem. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. The second book contains four prophetic discourses and treatises from three book of mormon prophets, lehi, jacob, and nephi1, as well as substantial excerpts of the prophecies of isaiah from the brass plates. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. Indeed, chapters 31, 32, and 33 are relatively short, only 45 verses in total. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. And also, the voice of the son came unto me, saying. Seriously, its hard to describe just how awesome these dudes are. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means.
The incredible journey begins god tells lehi in a dream to go into the wilderness with his family sariah, his wife, and four sons, laman, lemeul, sam, and nephilehi and his family leave jerusalemthey walk 400 km to the red sea in 3 dayslehi names a river that flows into the red sea after his evil son, laman, and a valley after his other evil son, lemuellaman and lemuel. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. But the words which are sealed he shall not deliver, neither shall he deliver the book. In the book of mormon, the doctrine of christ is simple and direct.
The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 32 page 2 of 11 the gift of the holy ghost can come only after proper and authorized baptism, and is conferred by the laying. Nephi tells why christ was baptizedmen must follow christ, be baptized, receive the holy ghost, and endure to the end to be savedrepentance and baptism are the gate to the strait and narrow patheternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism. Summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity.
But behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Nephi tells why christ was baptizedmen must follow christ, be baptized, receive the holy ghost, and endure to the end to be saved repentance. The book of mormon, journal edition, provides the space you need to write down the thoughts and inspiration you receive as you read and study the scriptures. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations.
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