This revelation will be a weapon in his hands against the destructive influence and power of satan. Dec 05, 2009 268 videos play all the book of mormon audio full michael dinkelman discussions on the book of mormon. Page 1 of 80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the second book of nephi an account of the death of lehi. Only scrupulous attention to the earliest written manuscripts of the book of mormon can uncover such discrepancies. The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity.
Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the bookthe learned man will. The angel entrusted by god to share the sacred knowledge of mormonism with joseph smith is known as moroni. During the years before the saints came to utah, few portions of the book of mormon drew as much attention as chapter xii of 2 nephi, now known as 2 nephi. Among these prophets are men named lehi, nephi, benjamin, mosiah, alma, abinadi, helaman, mormon, and moroni. Ridges, brings the book of mormon to life with his wellknown teaching skills. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. In the concluding chapters of 1 nephi, the first book of scripture in the book of mormon, lehi, an ancient prophet, and his family are living out in the wilderness after being directed by god to leave jerusalem. An essay on 2 nephi 31 the gospel according to nephi. The wicked plan to slay the righteous if samuels signs are not given. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. First nephi, the first subdivision of the book of mormon. Online access to the book of mormon critical text project by royal skousen. Olsen, nephis literary endeavor religious educator 1 nephi 10.
Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. The book of mormon exposes the wiles of the devil by illustrating his tactics in former times, so that we can recognize them today. This noun form may be related to the form of the biblical pns, zimri, omri, imri and book of mormon lehilimhi. And it came to pass that i beheld, after they had dwindled in unbelief they became a dark, and loathsome, and a filthy people, full of idleness and all manner of abominations. Goodness of the lord i had fainted, unless i had believed to see the goodness of the lord in the land of the living. Fourth nephi, the twelfth subdivision of the book of mormon.
Small plates of nephi, part of the source material for the book of mormon. Why 2 nephi is my favorite part of the book of mormon. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Royal skousen, analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. Mormon leads the nephite armiesblood and carnage sweep the landthe nephites lament and mourn with the sorrowing of the damnedtheir day of grace is passed mormon obtains the plates of nephi wars continue. Nephi would not transfer the small plate record to jacobs care until a later date jacob 1. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver. Jan 25, 2010 some would say that these verses show racism in the book of mormon.
John tvedtnes writes that in comparing the isaiah text from the king james bible with the book of mormon, we find that the rlds version of the book of mormon reads ruler instead of healer for 2 nephi. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 6 hunters castle. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. The book of mormon contains an important prophecy about a descendant of the ancient joseph who would also be named joseph and who would do a great work of salvation among the israelites to bring them to the knowledge of gods covenants in the last days see 2 nephi 3. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 1 knowhys on 2 nephi 2 knowhys on 2 nephi 3. This is even more obvious when the book of mormon speaks of splinter and rival churches i nephi 22. After his passing, the brothers of nephi laman and lemuel rebel against him and try to kill him. The book says that moroni compiled the epic story of his people, the precolumbian nephites, on gold plates.
See more ideas about scripture study, book of mormon and family home evening. He is an exemplar of faith, courage, and righteousness. 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. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks. Second book of nephi iii 2 nephi 4 book of mormon study. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. As with his other books in the gospel studies series, the full text of the scripture is included, and intheverse notes provide a highly effective, unique teaching tool. The second book contains four prophetic discourses and treatises from three book of mormon prophets, lehi, jacob, and nephi1, as well as substantial excerpts of the prophecies of isaiah from the brass plates. It is found in the book of mormon in the second book of nephi, chapter 4 2 nephi 4. A stray drop of ink and a quirk of nineteenthcentury penmanship make the difference between retain that wrong and repair that wrong.
He gives a detailed account of his dream, describing a tree, fruit, his family, an iron rod, a fountain, and a big building. Behold i have dreamed a dream, in the which the lord hath commanded me. Spackman, lehis 600year prophecy of the messiahs birth, fair entry on book of mormon time keeping 1 nephi 10. But behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts. Third nephi, the eleventh subdivision of the book of mormon. He that is baptized in my name, to him will the father give the holy ghost, like unto me. And the large plates of nephi record and history of the people would still be maintained by the kings, the descendants of nephi. How are the words of the book of mormon like one that hath a familiar spirit. Second nephi, the second subdivision of the book of mormon.
Jan 25, 2015 nephi continues the narrative of 2 nephi by recording the death of his father, lehi. Given this information, it is possible that nephi could be a hypocoristicon meaning the rising of x is celebrated, though an akkadian etymology for a book of mormon name should take backstage to hebrew or egyptian. Title page, witness statements, 1 nephi 1 2 nephi 10. He is the author of the first two books in the book of mormon.
Book of mormon map and geography high def duration. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 28 page 1 of intro to 2 nephi 28 president ezra taft benson taught. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. Each person must follow jesus will full purpose of heart by being baptized and reborn. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. Nephi is the first person to write in the book of mormon. Summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 2 originally aired. The book of mormon critical text project the book of mormon. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. The second book of nephi 2 nephi is a work written about 550 b.
Nephi, the son of helaman, departs out of the land, and his son nephi keeps the records. Post by helam, as i relate our experiences, our conversion, our bondage and deliverance, i hope and pray that i may share with you not only the facts but the spirit of our recent opportunity to get to know our savior and his great mercy. An astounding message from god, written by isaiah isaiah 48, for everyone on earth at this time. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. However the word healer appears in the kjv, 1830 edition and our present lds edition. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon, the fourth volume in professor royal skousen s ongoing book of mormon critical text project, represents the central task of the project. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. The angel moroni is considered the warriorprophet of the same name featured in the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 9 originally aired. I will share one event from his writings to highlight. And also, the voice of the son came unto me, saying.
Second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 book of mormon study. Careful readers of the king james bible apocrypha will have noticed in 1 esdras 5. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. Ammaron instructs mormon concerning the sacred records. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, i know that if ye shall follow the son.
And he prophesied concerning us, and our future generations. Second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 book of mormon study text. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 32 page 2 of 11 the gift of the holy ghost can come only after proper and authorized baptism, and is conferred by the laying. The original translation of the title did not include the word first. I hope i made it enjoyable in some way but it wasnt easy. Posts about 3 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His family departed into the wilderness but his sons made several trips back to jerusalem. He is referred to as an angel of light in ii nephi 9. Book of mormon prophets bore fervent testimony of christ so that later generations could also develop faith in the savior and look to him for. Interestingly, while the urim and thummim are called interpreters, alma 37. It starts with god i think telling everyone in israel how screwed they are, and then just shifts to lehi babbling endlessly on his deathbed. In preaching to the people of jerusalem, where they live, lehi is rejected, and the lord commands him to flee into the wilderness with his family. Spackman, lehis 600year prophecy of the messiahs birth, fair entry on book of. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. 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 yoketh them with a yoke of iron, and. Throughout the book of mormon we find examples of many prophets who testified of jesus christ.
Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, in mormons, scripture, and the ancient world. Thou art my a firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. The book of mormon critical text project the book of. The book of mormon overall is mostly narrative, yet 2 nephi only gives us one single chapter of that. Part 1 1 nephi 12 nephi 10 hardcover january 1, 2005 by royal skousen author 5. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon 2 nephi chapter 23 duration. It is thus very evident that the book of mormon derives its concept of satan straight from the new testament. Volume iv of the critical text of the book of mormon. And the prophecies which he wrote, there are not many greater. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Some would say that these verses show racism in the book of mormon.
The journey that could have been much easier with the help of heavenly father was difficult for lehis family, because their direction was based on their faith and obedience. Id been wishing for a widemargin book of mormon, so when i saw a diy one on facebook, i knew that was exactly what i wanted to do. This passage is reminiscent of nephis vision of the future of the lamanites. The first trip they made was to get the brass plates from laban and second trip was to bring back women for. Introduction preface 1 nephi chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5. The rest covers the gamut of inspired poetry and prose. Mar 03, 2012 nephi is the first person to write in the book of mormon. Book of mormon central archive the gospel according to nephi. Id been wishing for a widemargin book of mormon, so when i saw a diy one on facebook, i knew.