You could say that we superficially want them, but at a much deeper level, we don’t want them at all. 3 Now behold ye know that this is true; and ye also know that an a angel hath spoken unto you; wherefore can … ", Mourn with Those That Mourn - Mosiah 18:8-10. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 2 Nephi 6–10. A review of some of the most impactful and significant verses in the book of 2 Nephi. The following is a summary of those verses: 2 Nephi 4:15 "my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth them for. 2 Nephi 27:12 Three Witness Shall Behold [the Plates] by the Power of God: According to Stan Larson, while it is true that both 2 Nephi 27:12 and Ether 5:2-4 speak of the three witnesses, Joseph Smith specifies that it was the former passage that brought the idea of witnesses to the attention of those who were assisting him. About 588–570 B.C. How wonderful it is to think that God can help us gain that maturity, that He can teach us how to overcome the destructive behaviors which may be enticing to us today. Nephi genuinely wanted to be good. Interestingly, Lehi also speaks of a seer that would come forth in the Last Days to Restore the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today, I will ask God to help me overcome temptation. Unhappy that he was so easily overcome by temptation, Nephi pleaded with the Lord to redeem his soul. He teaches that Jesus Christ is central to God’s plan of salvation. 2 Nephi 20:4 Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners The wicked Israelites will be punished by the Assyrians. 2 NEPHI 6 SUMMARY. ( Log Out /  Whereas his people will have the gospel, they will ultimately be destroyed for wickedness; however the children of his brothers will be raised without a knowledge of the gospel, … Hugh Nibley records, "that a wealthy citizen of Jerusalem should leave the land of his inheritance at a moment's notice and with no more substantial incitement than a dream may seem at first blush highly improbable, to say the least. For personal and/or family study of the scriptures, geared towards 8 years old and older. Part of that redemption was to remove the temptations, to make sin abhorrent to him: “Wilt thou make me that I may shake at the appearance of sin?”. ( Log Out /  Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. [Gerald N. Lund, “The Fall of Man and His Redemption,” in The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, pp. Throughout the remainder of the text for 2 Nephi is the teaching of both Nephi and Jacob. The LDS church revised the official summary for 2 Nephi 5 on December 17, 2010 to read: The Nephites separate themselves from the Lamanites, keep the law of Moses, and build a temple Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cut off from the presence of the Lord, are cursed, and become a scourge unto the Nephites. 4 The Lord God (the Father) hath given me (Jesus; see verse 6) the tongue of the learned (or in other words, my Father has taught me well), that I should know how to speak a word (that is a strengthening and comforting word) in season (or at the appropriate time) unto thee, O house of Israel. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 2 Nevertheless, Jacob, my firstborn in the wilderness, thou knowest the greatness of God; and he shall consecrate thine a afflictions for thy gain. These types of editorial promises—or, in other words, commitments to discuss or revisit certain topics—are plentifull… John W. Welch Notes 2 Nephi 6 2 Nephi 6:1–10 — Why Is Jacob’s Sermon in Nephi’s Record? For personal and/or family study of the scriptures, geared towards 8 years old and older. And that is a good summary of the first three chapters of 2 Nephi. The long inclusio that constitutes the first section of the sermon is marked off doubly—first by Nephi’s references to his own prophecy as discussed above—and second by his introductory discussion of plainness in writing and prophesying: “my soul delighteth in plainness (2 Nephi 25:4),” which he repeats exactly in 2 Nephi 31:3. (2 Nephi 4:31). Change ). Many of the themes that show up in 2 Nephi 6–10 have been identified as typical of the New Year and the Feast of Tabernacles on the regular Jewish calendar. It serves as a natural transition from chapter 8 (2 Nephi 18). 2 Nephi 3:2 Post was not sent - check your email addresses! But he was appalled that his actions so often fell short of his expectations. One must have faith, repent, be baptized, receive the Holy Ghost and endure to the end in order to be saved in the Kingdom of God. According to John Welch, Nephi's masterful meditation in 2 Nephi 4:16-35, known today as the Psalm of Nephi, stands in 2 Nephi immediately after the death and burial of Lehi. ( Log Out /  In this, he is referring to Joseph Smith. We learn about the redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ, Lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil… 2 Nephi 4:16 "my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Wilt thou deliver me out of the hands of mine enemies? Nephi puts them in charge of teaching the people. The Nephites and the Lamanites are all converted unto the Lord—They have all things in common, work miracles, and prosper in the land—After two centuries, divisions, evils, false churches, and persecutions arise—After three hundred years, both the Nephites … That They Might Repent While in the Flesh – 2 Nephi 2:21 (2/4/2016) The Work of Justice Could Not Be Destroyed – Alma 42:15, 2 Nephi 2:13 (1/4/2016) 2 Nephi 2:26 To Act for Themselves (2… ( Log Out /  In several ways, the authors and editors of the Book of Mormon offered commentary to help readers anticipate what will come next in its pages. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. In What Order Did Joseph Smith Translate the Book of Mormon? ( Log Out /  But to understand it fully, you must sort through the Josephs and loin fruit. Nephi's brethren rebel against him. 2 And he spake unto them concerning their a rebellions upon the waters, and the mercies of God in sparing their lives, that they were not swallowed … 2 Nephi 2:4 -- On Tuition and Salvation "And thou hast beheld in thy youth his glory; wherefore, thou art blessed even as they unto whom he shall minister in the flesh; for the Spirit is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. (2 Nephi 1:4) There is no indication that Lehi, Sariah, or Nephi had any problem leaving the riches of the world behind. Nephi will then interpret these Isaiah passages in 2 Nephi 25–30, following this same four-stage pattern. And to begin, I’m just going to summarize chapter 6. First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Lehi speaks about Joseph, which included Joseph of Egypt. *This is a suggested outline that coincides with the Come, Follow Me manual. Nephi genuinely wanted to be good. Wilt thou make me that I may shake at the appearance of sin? Here, Nephi explains that there is more to baptism than just baptism. I will remember that He has the power to not only save me from my sins but also to help me mature into a person who has no desire to commit those sins any more. The people of Nephi adhere to the Law of Moses and even build a Temple like the Temple of Solomon, they prosper exceedingly! Nephi ordains his younger brothers, including Jacob and Joseph. Summary of 2 Nephi Lehi opens Second Nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. In the Service of Your Fellow Beings - Mosiah 2:17. The basic story of the House of Israel will make many appearances in the Book of Mormon. 2 Nephi. Religious Educator … There is not just one right way when it comes to studying the scriptures. ( Log Out /  1 And now, I, Nephi, speak concerning the prophecies of which my father hath spoken, concerning a … 31 O Lord, wilt thou redeem my soul? He urges everyone to read the scriptures and pray daily! *This is a suggested outline that coincides with the Come, Follow Me manual. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 100-101] 2 Nephi 2:8 How Great the Importance to Make These Things Known unto the Inhabitants of the Earth: Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The doctrine of a "broken heart and a contrite spirit" … The Second Book of Nephi, usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon. Nephi continues the narrative of 2 Nephi by recording the death of his father, Lehi. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Temptation is part of our mortal experience: we all sometimes want to do things that we know we shouldn’t do. Nephi and Jacob have both also seen the Lord in vision and Nephi’s inclusion of the three testimonies together fulfills the Law of Witnesses. Nephi ends his record by pleading with his people and the future readers to follow the Savior’s example and be baptized. Lehi opens Second Nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. Come, Follow Me Daily Study Guide for the week of February 24 – March 1, 2020 covering 2 Nephi 26-30. 1 The narrative in this chapter is roughly parallel to the Genesis account of Creation; however, unlike the Genesis account, this passage contains significant discussion of the purpose of evil in the world. Finally, Nephi sees the future generations of his descendants, and of his brothers Laman and Lemuel. Chapter 4. 2 Therefore let us go up; let us be a strong like unto Moses; for he truly spake unto the waters of the b Red Sea and they divided hither and thither, and our fathers came through, out of captivity, on dry ground, and the armies of Pharaoh did follow and were drowned in the waters of the Red Sea. 2 Nephi 2:4 The way is prepared from the fall of man ([Illustration] #2): Lehi’s Chain of Reasoning. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. But he was appalled that his actions so often fell short of his expectations. Come, Follow Me Daily Study Guide for the week of February 10-16, 2020 covering 2 Nephi 6-10. “My soul delighteth in the things of the Lord,” he said, “and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard” (2 Nephi 4:16). What Offering Will the Sons of Levi Make in Righteousness? An account of the people of Nephi, according to his record. From chapters 6-10 they quote much of Isaiah, Nephi even explains how the words of Isaiah will slowly come to understanding as time goes on… for they are difficult to understand without the spirit. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. 2 Nephi 19 (Isaiah Text & Commentary): Chapter 19 Note** Verse 19:1 is the last verse of Isaiah chapter 8 in the Hebrew Bible and in the German Bible. Sins that tempt us today may seem childish and foolish when we mature and gain a greater perspective. Lehi speaks about how the Lord would raise a prophet named Moses who would free the people of Israel. Create a website or blog at WordPress.com. After arriving in the Promised Land, Nephi records that his father, Lehi, instructed and blessed his posterity shortly before passing away (2 Nephi 1:1–4:12).Early Jewish literature is filled with many examples of what is sometimes called testamentary literature. His journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth. The first Joseph is Lehi's youngest son, who was born in the wilderness and got hungry on the voyage to America . And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free." According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet Nephi, son of Lehi, who lived around 600 … 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. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. An account of the death of Lehi. Lehi explains that Jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon Jerusalem. "And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this land, which is a most precious land, for thine inheritance and the inheritance of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so be that ye shall keep the commandments of the Holy One of Israel." He can help us “school [our] feelings” (Hymns, 336) so that our desires are aligned with our eternal goals. Its writers informed readers about the content and structure of what would follow, testified to the truthfulness of impending narratives, and occasionally explained that further information would be provided about topics that had only been briefly discussed. We learn about the redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ, Lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil and that everything has its opposite. ( Log Out /  2 Nephi 4. Insights from my daily study of the Book of Mormon. “My soul delighteth in the things of the Lord,” he said, “and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard” ( 2 Nephi 4:16 ). Stage 4: the restoration of Israel and the ultimate victory of good over evil (1 Nephi 14) In 2 Nephi 12–14, Nephi uses Isaiah as a witness to the visions of the future that he had also received from the Lord. When ye are weary he waketh morning by morning. Our desires can change. Without the ability to choose for ourselves, there would be no point for us here on earth and without the Fall of Adam and Eve; we would not have had the ability to be saved by a Redeemer, Jesus Christ. "Lehi, a Book of Mormon prophet, has a vision of the destruction of Jerusalem. ( Log Out /  2 Nephi 14 (Isaiah Text & Commentary): Chapter 14 (Compare Isaiah 4) 1 And in that day (the time of war and destruction referred to in chapter 13:25&26), seven women shall take hold of one man, saying: We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel (that is, contrary to the Lord's order of marriage, we will pay our own way--see Exo. Mormons assert that 2 Nephi 2 refers to events that took place on the American continent in approximately 588–570 BC. The original translation of the title did not include the word "second". Keller, Roger R.. "Teaching the Fall and the Atonement: A Comparative Method." 2 Ne 4:32 a broken heart and a contrite spirit. 3 Wherefore, thy soul shall be blessed, and thou shalt dwell safely with thy brother, Nephi; and thy days shall be a spent in the service of thy God. It’s a message we’ve seen a number of times already and will see again. Nephi's words have universal import, but they become even more poignant and vivid if we recognize that this psalm was written while Nephi was feeling painfully vulnerable after losing his father. 1 And now it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had made an end of teaching my brethren, our a father, Lehi, also spake many things unto them, and rehearsed unto them, how great things the Lord had done for them in bringing them out of the land of Jerusalem. Lehi explains that Jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon Jerusalem. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. After his passing, the brothers of Nephi (Laman and Lemuel) rebel against him and try to kill him. Lehi counsels and blesses his posterity—He dies and is buried—Nephi glories in the goodness of God—Nephi puts his trust in the Lord forever. About 588 559 B.C. The Book of NephiWho Is the Son of Nephi—One of the Disciples of Jesus Christ. the learning and the profit of my children." Change ). In 2 Nephi 16, Nephi transcribes Isaiah 6, which includes Isaiah’s vision of the Lord. Nephi sees apocalyptic events, but is forbidden to write about them because John the Apostle will write them in the Bible. 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