Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official lds edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of standard bible publishing for decades. He was the son of lehi, a prophet, founder of the nephite people, and author of the first two books of the book of mormon, first and second nephi. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing.
According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. The people were all converted unto the lord 4 nephi 1. Nephi was frustrated, not only with them but also with his own response to them 2 nephi 4.
Meet the book of mormon again for the first time in these brief theological introductions. Next, you must follow with prayer while meeting his remaining 3 prerequisites. Chapter 1 the nephites and the lamanites are all converted unto the lordthey have all things in common, work miracles, and prosper in the landafter two centuries, divisions, evils, false churches, and persecutions ariseafter three hundred years, both the nephites and the lamanites are wickedammaron hides up the sacred records. The actual meaning of nephi and 3 other book of mormon names. Apr 05, 2020 discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi april 5, 2020 a marvelous work and wonder the gospel according to nephi an essay book of mormon journal 2 nephi 31 33 book of mormon narratives e follow me for individuals and. Some of these groups are not mentioned by name in the book of mormon, but these names are used in discussions about the book of. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions on subjects such as the fall of adam and eve, the nature of the christian atonement, eschatology, redemption from physical and spiritual death, and the organization of the latterday church. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Faithful answers to latterday questions weekly insights into the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come follow me gospel doctrine program. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. New archaeological discovery sheds light on nephis temple. The first book of nephi describes the flight of lehi and his family from jerusalem prior to its destruction in 586 bce, and their subsequent journey to the new world. Invite students to discuss the question on the board in pairs.
The image of the people struggling uphill towards the tree of life is a fitting symbol for life on earth. Who is the son of nephi one of the disciples of jesus christ, usually referred to as fourth nephi or 4 nephi. Events of the earliest, by jareds group, are recounted at considerable length but with little nautical information in ether 2. He knew he could never replicate the first 116 pages because he was not even translating from the golden plates, but he also needed the first part of the book of mormon or it would be a book with no beginning. Nephi sees the formation of a great and abominable church. The ancient making of a modern scripture, chapter 11, brant a. That the book of mormon is the primary source of the doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was confirmed by the lord. They had never been very receptive to his admonitions, but now, their anger was increasing 2 nephi 4. We know this is a fitting name for nephi, who built a ship and navigated the seas with the lords help.
Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 4 the interpreter. This would explain why nephi would add flying to the attributes of the fiery serpents. Setting after his father died, nephi s relationship with his oldest brothers, laman and lemuel deteriorated. As nephi told his people of this revelation, he taught what he called the doctrine of christ 2 nephi 31. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. Oct 29, 2017 from time to time i have had friends, missionaries, and other members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints ask me what i make of any supposed connection between nephi, the opening author of the book of mormon, and the nephilim of genesis. The wicked plan to slay the righteous if samuels signs are not given. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. The second book of nephi is a collection of visions and prophecies. In the book of mormon, nephi tells the biblical story of the fiery serpents, but adds an interesting detail. This collection of dvds contains all seventy 30minute programs originally broadcast on byutv. Thompson, isaiah 5051, the israelite autumn festivals, and the covenant speech of jacob in 2 nephi 610, in isaiah in the book of mormon, ed. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss nephis parting words as he concludes his record within the book of mormon.
Ideas to help you teach come, follow me 2 nephi 2630 a. The bible and the book of mormon testify of christ the bible and book of mormon. In the first book of the book of mormon, first nephi, lehi and nephi lead their family out of jerusalem, and across. Nephi was the fourth of six sons of lehi and sariah. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. One meaning is sea captain see john gee, four suggestions on the origin of the name nephi, in pressing forward with the book of mormon, f. As do all seminars sponsored by the mormon theology seminar, ours began by formulating several key questions designed to focus our dialog and organize its eventual findings. Watch discussions on the book of mormon full episodes online. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 6 the interpreter. Jul 03, 2018 for an overview of this teaching in the book of mormon, see dennis l. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious studies.
Leehy was a prophet who lived in jerusalem during the reign of king zedekiah approximately 600 bc. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Biographical sketches of joseph smith the prophet, 1853 that joseph said that all is lost is a pretty good summary of his predicament. Ive typed up the weekly reading assignments and then added the church videos of the book of mormon and also byus book of mormon discussion. This is the book of mormon, an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Why should readers pay attention to the book of mormons. Ezra taft benson, the saviors visit to america, ensign, may 1987, 4 i cannot add anymore than that, except to say that this is exactly how i feel. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 8 knowhys on 1 nephi 9 knowhys on 1 nephi 10. The original translation of the title did not include the word first. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 6 knowhys on 2 nephi 7 knowhys on 2 nephi 8. One example where skeptics have argued that joseph. These are the first two books in the book of mormon.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Book of mormon round table meetings are canceled due to covid19 virus until further notice. The summary report contains the seminars tentative conclusions. Aug 28, 2008 watch discussions on the book of mormon full episodes online. This list is intended as a quick reference for groups of people mentioned in the book of mormon some of these groups are not mentioned by name in the book of mormon, but these names are used in discussions about the book of mormon. 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. Discussions on the book of mormon 4 nephi originally aired. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. Nephis beheading of laban page 8 general discussions. The book of mormon is a series of discussions featuring faculty from brigham young universitys department of ancient scripture sharing their insights into the book of mormon. Twentyfive contributors here explore the details of this tragic cycleas it occurred in both the nephite and the jaredite civilizationsand also discuss many.
The know i, nephi, having been born of goodly parents 1 nephi 1. Discussions on the book of mormon ether 1 6 by byu religious education. Fresh and inspiring explorations using the lenses of history, theology, philosophy, literary studiesand above all, faith in jesus christ. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the church of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. The three crossings of the ocean to the new world reported in the book of mormon are treated in differing degrees of detail. Artifacts found in jerusalem dated to the 8th7th century bc depict wingedserpents which scholars believe represent the fiery serpents mentioned in the bible. See book of mormon central, did jacob refer to ancient israelite autumn festivals.
Nephi i and ii trivia and quizzes fun trivia quizzes. Many years before jesus christ was born, nephi received a revelation about the saviors baptism. Book of mormonlanguagereformed egyptian fairmormon. Watch discussions on the book of mormon online full. Neefy, is one of the fifteen books that make up the book of mormon. 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. Third nephi is a book that should be read and read again. The second book of nephi chapter 1 and presently it occurred that after i, nephi, finished instructing my brothers, our father, lehi, also said much to them, and reiterated to them, how great the lord had done by bringing them out of the land of jerusalem. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi image collections. Join host rod meldrum and a wide array of book of mormon experts, sharing their lifetimes of research and testimony. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious. James bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below.
The symbolism associated with irreantum or many waters can be glimpsed in citations in book of mormon critical text, vol. May 16, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon 4 nephi originally aired. Largey, hell, second death, lake of fire and brimstone, and outer darkness, in the book of mormon and the message of the four gospels, ed. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. Isaiah prophesied that through the coming forth of the book of mormon those that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine 29. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi palmyra, ny. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 11 knowhys on 2 nephi 12 knowhys on 2 nephi 15. Aug 01, 20 so in any case, i think the nephi laban story and further, the book of mormon as a whole, has just become that much more valuable to me. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 33 1 nephi 1115 labor diligently to write. As said in the title page of the 1908 rlds book of mormon, the text contained in this android app is faithful copy from the original translation by joseph smith jr.
Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence on apple podcasts. Behold the formation of a church which is most abominable above all other churches, which slayeth the saints of god, yea, and tortureth them and bindeth them down, and yok. Its testimony of the resurrected christ in america is given in purity and beauty. The book of mormon paraphrased page 3 mormon discussions. Lehi was an israelite of the tribe of manasseh, and father to nephi, another prominent prophet in the book of mormon. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Intro 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether. Eldin ricks, the small plates of nephi and the words of mormon, in jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, book of mormon symposium series, volume 4, ed. An account of the people of nephi, according to his record. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Having faith in christ failure is not an option, if you believe moroni. The sensitive reading presented here unfolds the intent, emotion, and beauty of nephis eloquent words. Neefy is one of the central figures described in the book of mormon. Reading nephi reading isaiah mormon theology seminar.
What probably goes unrecognized, though, is that nephi s introduction includes a pun on his own name. Morris, a documentary history of the book of mormon new york, ny. John gee, two notes on egyptian script, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 6 2 nephi 15 lehis testimony to joseph and joseph of egypts life as type for his own prophecy 2 nephi 3, hales swift. Behold, my soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of christ. Nephis beheading of laban page 3 general discussions. This list is intended as a quick reference for groups of people mentioned in the book of mormon. Nephi emphasizes his devotion to teaching about jesus christ. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century.
Book of mormon central, why we still have to cling to the iron rod even though the path is strait 1 nephi 8. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 4 5 originally aired. Discussions on the book of mormon religious tv passport. Then the truth of the book of mormon will be manifested to you. In several ways, the authors and editors of the book of mormon offered. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. This book was first called iv nephi in the 1879 edition and fourth nephi in the 1920 edition of book of mormon fourth nephi is amount the shorter books in the book of. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2001, 7789. The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity. A comparison of lehis dream and nephi s vision, from charting the book of mormon at the end of 1 nephi 14, nephi bore record that he had seen the things which my father saw, but nephi s vision in 1 nephi 1114 does not appear at first glance to align well with lehis dream and revelations in 1 nephi 810. Dating is super precise later in the book of mormon and it came to pass that mosiah died also, in the thirty and third year of his reign, being sixty and three years old. One of the most beautiful passages in all of scripture is nephis psalm in 2 nephi 4, written shortly after nephis father lehi had died. Nephi, the son of helaman, departs out of the land, and his son nephi keeps the records. Discuss ways we can all come unto christ and avoid satans traps.
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