For most of the history of the lds church, the book of mormon was not used as. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will be released every friday through the end of 2019. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. The book of mormon persuades all to believe in christ 2 nephi 33 in 2 nephi 33, nephi says why he is writing to persuade all to believe in jesus christ. Nephi s older brothers are angry with him and desire to kill him. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will continue to be released every friday between now and the end of 2019. 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. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 2 originally aired. How does the doctrine of christ relate to the ancient temple. The first video of season two of the book of mormon videos has been released. In the temple we are taught by symbols and examples. Episodes will continue to be published every friday until the end of the year the first episode of season two is 2 nephi 14, lehi gives his family a final blessing.
This series will tell the story of the book of mormon through captivating visuals and engaging story telling. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will continue to be released every friday between today and the. Regarding the assumed lack of temple ordinances in the book of mormon, hugh nibley explained. The book of 2 nephi will help you understand basic gospel doctrines, such as. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. As shown by the timeline in contemporary editions of the book of mormon. This weeks episode is 2 nephi 610, jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ. New archaeological discovery sheds light on nephis temple. Nephi is regarded by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as a major figure in the book of mormon, as a prophet, political leader, and record keeper.
The lord commands lehis family to leave jerusalem 1. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been written in otherwise unknown characters referred to as reformed egyptian engraved on golden plates. Even the wellknown pauline formula of faith, hope, and charity, which appears also in the book of mormon, has been traced to babylonian writings hugh nibley, since cumorah, p. Every friday until the end of the year, the church is releasing another episode in the book of mormon videos series. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon.
Church releases first episode in book of mormon videos. The actual meaning of nephi and 3 other book of mormon names. Why did the nephites preserve some items as national. The nephites separate from the lamanites 2 nephi 5. Here are some passages from the book of mormon which teach about these topics. Book of mormon study notes insights from my daily study. Book of mormon, religion 121 independent study lesson 1 1.
Book of mormon, book of mormon videos, lds videos from the church, scriptures. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. Finally, the god of 2 nephi 2 is an impotent being who cannot destroy evil, but instead depends on evil for his very existence. See royal skousen, analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon.
A variety of individuals throughout the book of mormon were named after him, including all of the kings in the early nephite civilization. Thou art my a firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. He tells them that they must press forward in following christ. Tammy uzelac hall, the host of lds livings sunday on monday, shares an answer to this and other questions readers might have in their studies of the book of mormon this week. The second book of nephi an account of the death of lehi. Drawing the power jesus christ into our lives ensign. The gentiles who believe that the book of mormon is true lds gentiles will take its message to the rest of our descendants, the lamanites, who will then know about ushow we came from jerusalem, and that they are descendants of the jews. Part one, 1 nephi 1 2 nephi 10, the book of mormon critical text project, volume 4 provo, ut. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. It is only by revelation from god that lehi could know of jerusalems destruction. Throughout the book of mormon, the phrase and thus we see draws our attention to lessons that those who wrote the scriptures want us to learn.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints has officially released the first episode in their fourseason series book of mormon videos. See book of mormon central, why did jesus minister to the people one by one. While 1 nephi focuses on lehis journey to the promised land, 2 nephi can be. As king benjamin gave his son mosiah charge concerning all the affairs of the kingdom mosiah 1. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 2630 marvelous work. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 610 how great the plan. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv.
The hebrew term translated as south in the kjv is negeb or negev, and refers to the desert between judah and egypt. The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness. In early 1833, joseph smith composed his first description of the lds faith for public consumption. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Nephi is an ancient egyptian name with multiple meanings. First of all, notice the difference between the book of mormon version and the isaiah version. Watch one of the book of mormon experiments then try it yourself. See how the book of mormon talks and testifies of christ. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 15 manner of happiness. Grace and the atonement of jesus christ new era, march 2014. As reported in the book of mormon, certain objects were passed down from generation to generation by the nephite leaders. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ.
There are several other great lesson and stories shared i added a few book of mormon journal 2 nephi 15 manner of happiness read more. The second book of nephibook of mormon teacher resource manual. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. Joseph in egypt saw the nephites in visionhe prophesied of joseph smith, the latterday seer. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. Think about this question as you read 2 nephi 2930. Discuss ways we can all come unto christ and avoid satans traps.
Many of the themes that show up in 2 nephi 610 have been identified as typical of the new year and the feast of tabernacles on the regular jewish calendar. Book of mormon central, why did nephi say that all are alike unto god. The book of mormon reports that nephi and his followers built a temple after the manner of the temple of solomon save it were not built of so many precious things upon their arrival in the land of promise 2 nephi 5. The lord warns nephi, a book of mormon prophet, and his people to leave. The lord then directs lehi to flee into the wilderness with his wife, sariah, and his four sonslaman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. Additional videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and. Lehi takes his family into the wilderness by the red seathey leave their propertylehi offers a sacrifice to the lord and teaches his sons to keep the commandmentslaman and lemuel murmur against their father nephi is obedient and prays in faith. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. Here are four examples of book of mormon names whose meanings may surprise you and inspire you. In 2 nephi 2, lehi offered the most complete teaching on the fall found in all scripture. Ideas to help you teach come, follow me 2 nephi 2630 a. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 45 originally aired. First nephi through omni are written in firstperson narrative, as are mormon and moroni.
Questions about the conditions and purposes of human life were of crucial importance at that point in time to all of lehis posterity. Free copy of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Nephi has told us that his soul delighteth in the scriptures and that he pondereth continually upon the things which he has seen and heard 2 nephi 4. Approaching his own death, as he blessed his son jacob, lehi spoke profoundly on the subject of mortality. They shallwrite the things which shall be done among them, and they shall be written andsealed up in a book, and.
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