(2 Nephi 1:4) There is no indication that Lehi, Sariah, or Nephi had any problem leaving the riches of the world behind. Interestingly, Lehi also speaks of a seer that would come forth in the Last Days to Restore the Gospel of Jesus Christ. [Gerald N. Lund, “The Fall of Man and His Redemption,” in The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, pp. These types of editorial promises—or, in other words, commitments to discuss or revisit certain topics—are plentifull… *This is a suggested outline that coincides with the Come, Follow Me manual. Lehi explains that Jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon Jerusalem. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Lehi opens Second Nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. 2 NEPHI 6 SUMMARY. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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. 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. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 2 Nephi. 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. 2 Nephi 3:2 ( Log Out /  2 Nephi 20:4 Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners The wicked Israelites will be punished by the Assyrians. 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. 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. The Book of NephiWho Is the Son of Nephi—One of the Disciples of Jesus Christ. Nephi will then interpret these Isaiah passages in 2 Nephi 25–30, following this same four-stage pattern. 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. “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). Post was not sent - check your email addresses! In What Order Did Joseph Smith Translate the Book of Mormon? And that is a good summary of the first three chapters of 2 Nephi. 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. He teaches that Jesus Christ is central to God’s plan of salvation. 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. In this, he is referring to Joseph Smith. 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 … Sins that tempt us today may seem childish and foolish when we mature and gain a greater perspective. 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 /  First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. the learning and the profit of my children." The original translation of the title did not include the word "second". But to understand it fully, you must sort through the Josephs and loin fruit. 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. About 588 559 B.C. He urges everyone to read the scriptures and pray daily! His journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth. 2 Nephi 4. It serves as a natural transition from chapter 8 (2 Nephi 18). In 2 Nephi 16, Nephi transcribes Isaiah 6, which includes Isaiah’s vision of the Lord. *This is a suggested outline that coincides with the Come, Follow Me manual. Temptation is part of our mortal experience: we all sometimes want to do things that we know we shouldn’t do. Nephi genuinely wanted to be good. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. ( Log Out /  In the Service of Your Fellow Beings - Mosiah 2:17. When ye are weary he waketh morning by morning. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 2 Nephi 2:4 The way is prepared from the fall of man ([Illustration] #2): Lehi’s Chain of Reasoning. An account of the death of Lehi. Unhappy that he was so easily overcome by temptation, Nephi pleaded with the Lord to redeem his soul. The first Joseph is Lehi's youngest son, who was born in the wilderness and got hungry on the voyage to America . 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. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. Come, Follow Me Daily Study Guide for the week of February 24 – March 1, 2020 covering 2 Nephi 26-30. 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. 2 Ne 4:32 a broken heart and a contrite spirit. 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. Lehi explains that Jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon Jerusalem. 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. Nephi genuinely wanted to be good. 1 And now, I, Nephi, speak concerning the prophecies of which my father hath spoken, concerning a … 3 Now behold ye know that this is true; and ye also know that an a angel hath spoken unto you; wherefore can … (2 Nephi 4:31). Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. You could say that we superficially want them, but at a much deeper level, we don’t want them at all. Keller, Roger R.. "Teaching the Fall and the Atonement: A Comparative Method." A review of some of the most impactful and significant verses in the book of 2 Nephi. Finally, Nephi sees the future generations of his descendants, and of his brothers Laman and Lemuel. Change ). Come, Follow Me Daily Study Guide for the week of February 10-16, 2020 covering 2 Nephi 6-10. 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. The doctrine of a "broken heart and a contrite spirit" … Lehi speaks about how the Lord would raise a prophet named Moses who would free the people of Israel. 2 Nephi 6–10. 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. Mormons assert that 2 Nephi 2 refers to events that took place on the American continent in approximately 588–570 BC. For personal and/or family study of the scriptures, geared towards 8 years old and older. 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. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. About 588–570 B.C. "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." 100-101] 2 Nephi 2:8 How Great the Importance to Make These Things Known unto the Inhabitants of the Earth: Here, Nephi explains that there is more to baptism than just baptism. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. Insights from my daily study of the Book of Mormon. He can help us “school [our] feelings” (Hymns, 336) so that our desires are aligned with our eternal goals. It’s a message we’ve seen a number of times already and will see again. 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. There is not just one right way when it comes to studying the scriptures. ( Log Out /  Our desires can change. “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 ). 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. Nephi continues the narrative of 2 Nephi by recording the death of his father, Lehi. 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. Chapter 4. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. ( Log Out /  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 … An account of the people of Nephi, according to his record. The Second Book of Nephi, usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Wilt thou make me that I may shake at the appearance of sin? "Lehi, a Book of Mormon prophet, has a vision of the destruction of Jerusalem. Summary of 2 Nephi Lehi opens Second Nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. For personal and/or family study of the scriptures, geared towards 8 years old and older. 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. Religious Educator … We learn about the redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ, Lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil… And to begin, I’m just going to summarize chapter 6. Create a website or blog at WordPress.com. 2 Nevertheless, Jacob, my firstborn in the wilderness, thou knowest the greatness of God; and he shall consecrate thine a afflictions for thy gain. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet Nephi, son of Lehi, who lived around 600 … 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. 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, … Nephi sees apocalyptic events, but is forbidden to write about them because John the Apostle will write them in the Bible. But he was appalled that his actions so often fell short of his expectations. 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 /  John W. Welch Notes 2 Nephi 6 2 Nephi 6:1–10 — Why Is Jacob’s Sermon in Nephi’s Record? But he was appalled that his actions so often fell short of his expectations. 2 Nephi 4:16 "my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the. Nephi's brethren rebel against him. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. What Offering Will the Sons of Levi Make in Righteousness? 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. 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. Nephi ordains his younger brothers, including Jacob and Joseph. Today, I will ask God to help me overcome temptation. Wilt thou deliver me out of the hands of mine enemies? ", Mourn with Those That Mourn - Mosiah 18:8-10. Nephi puts them in charge of teaching the people. The basic story of the House of Israel will make many appearances in the Book of Mormon. 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. That I May Shake at the Appearance of Sin – 2 Nephi 4:31, The Savior’s Visit to the American Continent, Lessons from the Writings of Mormon – Part 1, Lessons from the Writings of Mormon – Part 2, Lessons from the Teachings of Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon, Jacob’s Sermon on the Allegory of the Olive Trees – Jacob 4-6, Lessons from Sermons to Modern Readers | Book of Mormon Study Notes, Lessons from Studying the Book of Mormon by Type of Content (2018 summary) | Book of Mormon Study Notes, Doctrine and Covenants 3-5: “My Work Shall Go Forth” (January 18-24), “He Shall Do a Work…Which Shall Be of Great Worth” – 2 Nephi 3:7, “The Heart of the Children” – 3 Nephi 25:6, Old Testament Scriptures Quoted by Moroni to Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers” (January 11-17), Doctrine and Covenants 3-5: "My Work Shall Go Forth" (January 18-24), The Nurture and Admonition of the Lord - Enos 1:1, His Hand Is Stretched Out Still - 2 Nephi 19:12, 17, 21; 20:4, Why Is Jesus Called "the Author and the Finisher of Our Faith? 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. Change ). The people of Nephi adhere to the Law of Moses and even build a Temple like the Temple of Solomon, they prosper exceedingly! 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. And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free." ( Log Out /  ( Log Out /  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. 31 O Lord, wilt thou redeem my soul? 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