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 change in the 1981 edition seems to be an attempt to bring the book of mormon up to speed with the 1978 revelation that allowed black members of the church to hold the priesthood. In 2 nephi 2, lehi left what he knew would be his last blessing upon his son jacob. A 27 slide powerpoint presentation for the bofm lesson 37. Indeed, chapters 31, 32, and 33 are relatively short, only 45 verses in total. Book of mormon central, why did nephi say that all are alike unto god. How can one justify the change of the wording white and delightsome in 2 nephi 30. This is in many respects parallel to something he has done. And all the nations that fight against zion, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision. In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w. 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. From these chapters, identify and list at least three major themes nephi saw in isaiahs writings that would be important for us today. Book of mormon manuscript excerpt, circa june 1829 1 nephi 2. During this time, he spoke profoundly on the subject of.
And all things shall be revealed unto the children of men which ever hath been among the children of men and which ever will be, even unto the end of the earth. 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. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 2630 marvelous work hey. To help students identify gospel truths found in 2 nephi 27. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1998. While joseph smith was translating the book of mormon, he was not allowed to show anyone else the metal plates containing the original record joseph smithhistory 1. Since this is the consistent usage elsewhere in the book of mormon following the practice of the kjv in 115 occurrences, the twoword expression any thing in p is used here. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home. Insights from my daily study of the book of mormon. Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the bookthe.
Nephi ordains his younger brothers, including jacob and joseph. Mormon, and the relationship between the gentiles and the lamanites. Joseph smith declared that he translated the book of mormon by the gift and power of god. I will show unto the children of men that it is yet a very little while and lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 25 27 episode info.
Invite sharing write the following words on the board, or show pictures of them. But the words which are sealed he shall not deliver, neither shall he deliver the book. If not so, my firstborn in the wilderness, righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad. He also testified of the fundamental role the book of mormon would play in the. After taking a short break from quoting isaiah, nephi got tired of his own tiresome words. May 02, 20 the first few verses of isaiah 29 are not quoted in 2 nephi 27 but they appear to form the basis of the last few verses of 2 nephi 26, which is the first part of the sermon that continues for the next few chapters.
And it shall come to pass that the lord god shall bring forth unto you the words of a book, and they shall be the words of them which have slumbered. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. God will demonstrate his power to those who reject his message. Throughout the remainder of the text for 2 nephi is the teaching of both nephi and jacob. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire. Verse 10 begins, o how great the goodness of our god. Ideas to help you teach come, follow me 2 nephi 2630 a. Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom i have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. Those who oppose the kingdom of god will find ultimate dissatisfaction and misery. A video supplement to come, follow me book of mormon lesson 9.
January 27 february 2 1 nephi 1622 i will prepare the way before you the inspiring stories in 1 nephi 1622 teach truths that can bless the children in your class. The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28. A companion to your come, follow me study in the book of mormon. Think about this question as you read 2 nephi 2930. This passage is a reference to peoples in the book of mormon who were destroyed long ago. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, in mormons.
The way for man is narrow, but it lieth in a straight course 2 nephi 9. Investigators often ask about the current whereabouts of the golden plates. And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the b. See, for example, welch, opening the heavens, 100101, 115117. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. List the elements of priestcraft, as described by nephi in 2 nephi 26. Lesson 1 title page, introduction, and testimonies of the three and eight witnesses. The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28 the. The book will be given to a man, and will eventually be published widely.
For instance verse 8 begins, o the wisdom of god, his mercy and grace. The book, kept secret from the world, will be witnessed by several people. Its all there in isaiah 29, as quoted by nephi with a few extra and it came to passes and beholds thrown in to make it sound even more biblical than the bible. The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness. For behold, they did murmur in many things against their father because that he was a visionary man and that he had led them out of the land of jerusalem, to leave the land of their inheritance and their gold and their silver and their precious things, and to perish in the wilderness. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Jan 25, 2015 the people of nephi adhere to the law of moses and even build a temple like the temple of solomon, they prosper exceedingly. In his prophecies about the last days, nephi declared that those who shall be destroyed shall speak out of the ground, and their speech shall be low out of the dust, and their voice shall be as one that hath a familiar spirit 2 nephi 26. Book of mormon 2020 come follow me with step by step reinforces this weeks come follow me study.
Lesson manual lds seminary teachers manual for lesson 37. Second book of nephi xi 2 nephi 2527 book of mormon study. Read these chapters and record impressions you receive. Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom i have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 16 knowhys on 1 nephi 17 knowhys on 1 nephi 18. Come, follow me 2 nephi 2630 the quotes below were used in my video come, follow me 2 nephi 2630. In essence, 2 nephi 27 isaiah 29 is a detailed prophecy about the coming forth of the book of mormon. First nephi, the doctrinal foundation, byu religious studies center, p. The book of mormon answers both of those questions. A key phrase used by those who advocate sin is there is no harm in this 2 nephi 28.
Explain that because of heavenly fathers great love for us, he has given us a gift to help us achieve eternal life the kind of life heavenly father has friend february 2012 the book of mormon. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. Chapter 29 is also a prophetic chapter concerning the book of mormon. But, behold, in the last days, or in the days of the gentiles yea, behold all the nations of the gentiles and also the jews, both those who shall come upon this land and those who shall be upon other lands, yea, even upon all the lands of the earth, behold, they will be drunken with iniquity and.
For they will sell me for silver and for gold and for that which moth doth corrupt. The 1981 institute manual on the book of mormon states. Come follow me insights into 2 nephi 2630, feb 24mar 1. He also testified of the fundamental role the book of mormon would play in the lords work in the latter days. So far i have written about what the book of mormon is, what it affirms, and what it refutes. 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. A 27slide powerpoint presentation for the bofm lesson 37. Nephi quotes isaiah 29the book of mormon is a marvelous work and a wonder. In 2 nephi 2526 nephi summarized the portions of isaiah he included in his record. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w.
And it came to pass that after i, nephi, had been in the land of bountiful for the space of many days, come follow me lesson step by step. Think of how disoriented and isolated nephi must have felt. Apr 02, 2007 this blog was created in order to make available study guides for lessons in the book of mormon. A marvelous work and a wonder 2 nephi 2630 presented by s. Come, follow me 2 nephi 2630 a marvelous work and a wonder february 24 march 1 is another great week to help you prepare for the special april general conference. This is surely a direct allusion by mormon back to 2 nephi 5. From chapters 2526, give as many examples as you can of nephi expounding on the themes from lehis vision of the tree of life.
Most scholars of the book of mormon believe that js and cowdery translated the portion from mosiah to moroni first, and the portion from the first book of nephi to words of mormon second. Chapter 27 jesus commands them to call the church in his namehis mission and atoning sacrifice constitute his gospelmen are commanded to repent and be baptized that they may be sanctified by the holy ghostthey are to be even as jesus is. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 1724 originally aired. Finally, the god of 2 nephi 2 is an impotent being who cannot destroy evil, but instead depends on evil for his very existence. How are the words of the book of mormon like one that. Discuss ways we can all come unto christ and avoid satans traps.
As one reads 2 nephi 9 one notices the interesting way that jacob approaches each of his subjects. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In 2 nephi 27, nephi describes the witnesses who will testify of the book of mormon. In recent decades, however, some have claimed that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is not a christian church. With respect to the people living in the world that lehi and his family left, nephi and his people were out in the middle of absolutely nowhere. Explain that because of heavenly fathers great love for us, he has given us a gift to help us achieve eternal life the kind of life heavenly father has.
Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 1724 originally aired. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 26 knowhys on 2 nephi 27 knowhys on 2 nephi 28. Who knows, perhaps this isaiah passage originally looked more like 2 nephi 26 27, but comparing with isaiah 29 as it looks now in the kjv demonstrates a very complex relationship between the two texts. In it nephi included a revelation he received from the lord showing the reaction of many latterday gentiles to the addition of another book of scripture. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes.