Thou art my a firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 6 hunters castle. I highly recommended this series for study every time you read your scriptures. Nephi would not transfer the small plate record to jacobs care until a later date jacob 1. Posts about 3 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. Nephi, the son of helaman, departs out of the land, and his son nephi keeps the records. The book of mormon would not be gods true word unless it did speak of the coming of the anointed son of god. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. Dec 05, 2009 268 videos play all the book of mormon audio full michael dinkelman robin williams on carson w jonathan winters 1991 duration. Discussions on the book of mormon joseph smithhistory. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. And i cannot write but a few things, which i know must surely come to pass. Nephi ordains his younger brothers, including jacob and joseph. Aug 01, 2003 the book of mormon made insightful weve owned this series for years, and have read through it multiple times, each time gaining more insights through the authors spiritual or historical additions.
Nephi records his final testimony 2 nephi 33 youtube. Come follow me for primary book of mormon 2 nephi 1125 ponderfun duration. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. The original translation of the title did not include the word first. Among these prophets are men named lehi, nephi, benjamin, mosiah, alma, abinadi, helaman, mormon, and moroni. Book of mormon map and geography high def duration. Id been wishing for a widemargin book of mormon, so when i saw a diy one on facebook, i knew.
The book, kept secret from the world, will be witnessed by several people. Second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 book of mormon study text. It has continued to perplex even the best lds scholars, who have put forward no fewer than five different interpretations of the passage. According to john welch, since lehi is the only figure in the book of mormon called our father 2 nephi 1. Come follow me book of mormon 2020 book of mormon central. Lehi was an israelite of the tribe of manasseh, and father to nephi, another prominent prophet in the book of mormon.
Fourth nephi, the twelfth subdivision of the book of mormon. 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. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon testimony of the witnesses and general church history. This noun form may be related to the form of the biblical pns, zimri, omri, imri and book of mormon lehilimhi. Lehi obeys, leaves jerusalem with his family, and travels along red sea. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches that the scriptures contain the words of christ, and they teach us to do good. 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. The rest covers the gamut of inspired poetry and prose. Nephi invites those who do not believe in his words to believe in christ. According to mcconkie and millet, critics of the book of mormon have raised two objections to the phrase, christ. Nephi tells us that he did liken all scriptures to himself and to his family.
The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. 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. Title page, witness statements, 1 nephi 1 2 nephi 10. Thou wast born in the wilderness of mine afflictions. First nephi, the first subdivision of the book of mormon. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, prophesies of jesus christ as the redeemer and savior of the world. See book of mormon central, did jacob refer to ancient israelite autumn festivals. As shown by the timeline in contemporary editions of the book of mormon. 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. The angel entrusted by god to share the sacred knowledge of mormonism with joseph smith is known as moroni. This is quite unlike the god of the bible who is truly omnipotent and one day will destroy evil. Lehi, a book of mormon prophet, explains his lineage to his son joseph, which lineage includes joseph of egypt. He also reveals that joseph of egypt prophesied of.
Like the doctrine and covenants, nephi s writings are well suited to such an inquiry because they constitute a discrete, selfcontained segment of scripture of considerable size. Nephi nephi 2 son of helaman judgment seat servant of helaman stabbed kishkumen coriantimur a descendant of zarahemla gadianton founder of the gadianton robbers many other. Jan 01, 2005 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. Thompson, isaiah 5051, the israelite autumn festivals, and the covenant speech of jacob in 2 nephi 610, in isaiah in the book of mormon, pp.
Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 1724 episode info. Come follow me book of mormon 1 nephi 1622 ponderfun. 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. And if it so be that they shall keep his commandments they shall be blessed upon the face of this land, and there shall be none to molest them, nor to take away the land of their inheritance. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 8 knowhys on 1 nephi 9 knowhys on 1 nephi 10. Wenn sie weitere funktionen nutzen mochten, melden sie sich bitte. 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. Did i not declare my words unto you, which were written by this man, like as one crying from the. Supplement your study of 2020s book of mormon come follow me curriculum with resources from book of mormon central. Book of mormon central, why did nephi say that all are alike unto god. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. A stray drop of ink and a quirk of nineteenthcentury penmanship make the difference between retain that wrong and repair that wrong. Third nephi, the eleventh subdivision of the book of mormon. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows.
Page 1 of 80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the second book of nephi an account of the death of lehi. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, in mormons, scripture, and the ancient world. Jacob encourages the nephites to be reconciled with god. Here are four examples of book of mormon names whose meanings may surprise you and inspire you. An astounding message from god, written by isaiah isaiah 48, for everyone on earth at this time. 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. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon 2 nephi chapter 23 duration. Jan 25, 2015 the people of nephi adhere to the law of moses and even build a temple like the temple of solomon, they prosper exceedingly. This same ancient israelite practice of using names to express a key theme in a story also applies to names in the book of mormon. And the large plates of nephi record and history of the people would still be maintained by the kings, the descendants of nephi. Throughout the book of mormon we find examples of many prophets who testified of jesus christ. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. In the first book of the book of mormon, first nephi, lehi and nephi lead their family out of jerusalem, and across.
Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. In support of that realization, nephi and jacob could have drawn on no prophet more appropriately than the great seer isaiah. This passage is reminiscent of nephis vision of the future of the lamanites. Throughout the remainder of the text for 2 nephi is the teaching of both nephi and jacob. The book says that moroni compiled the epic story of his people, the precolumbian nephites, on gold plates. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. He that is baptized in my name, to him will the father give the holy ghost, like unto me. The angel moroni is considered the warriorprophet of the same name featured in the book of mormon. Think of how disoriented and isolated nephi must have felt. Heres an example of a passage from isaiah which he identified with. The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity. Only scrupulous attention to the earliest written manuscripts of the book of mormon can uncover such discrepancies.
Nephi is an ancient egyptian name with multiple meanings. He is later known as the angel moroni, who presented the golden plates to joseph smith, who translated the plates upon which the book of mormon was originally written. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. 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.
Second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 book of mormon study. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. Online access to the book of mormon critical text project by royal skousen. Royal skousen, analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. Each person must follow jesus will full purpose of heart by being baptized and reborn.
Leehy was a prophet who lived in jerusalem during the reign of king zedekiah approximately 600 bc. Great and marvelous are thy works, o lord god almighty. The time speedily cometh that ye shall know that i lie not, for ye shall see me at the bar of god. And he left his house, and the land of his inheritance, and his gold, and his silver, and his precious things, and took nothing wi. The actual meaning of nephi and 3 other book of mormon names. And because thou art merciful, thou wilt not suffer those who come unto. He is the author of the first two books in the book of mormon.
Jan 25, 2010 some would say that these verses show racism in the book of mormon. Goodness of the lord i had fainted, unless i had believed to see the goodness of the lord in the land of the living. The land is later conquered by the lamanites, and the remaining nephites flee to the land of zarahemla, home of the mulekites. Ep 39 2 nephi 33, come follow me 2020 mar 28 youtube. And it came to pass that he departed into the wilderness. The wicked plan to slay the righteous if samuels signs are not given. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver.
Lehi, in his blessing to his son, jacob, taught that the messiah would offer himself up as a sacrifice for sin, which would benefit all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit 2 nephi 2. It was not long after the book of mormon was published before nephi s statement that he wrote using the learning of the jews and the language of the egyptians 1 nephi 1. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill. The book of mormon critical text project the book of mormon.
Nephi provides a number of keys to help better understand the writings of the prophet isaiah. The book of mormon overall is mostly narrative, yet 2 nephi only gives us one single chapter of that. In the good ol danish mission getting let in to teach was a pretty rare occurrence, but we met this woman, taught her a first discussion, and even came back for a second. Book of mormon, 1830, page 66 the joseph smith papers. 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. 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. According to john tvedtnes, some passages of the book of mormon can be better understood in hebrew than in english because the hebrew reflects wordplay or a range of meaning which gives more sense to the passage. The old testament prophets knew much about the coming of gods anointed. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss this important and beautiful explanation of the atonement as explained by jacob in 2 nephi. Certainly nephi in the book of mormon speaks of gods anointed son. How are the words of the book of mormon like one that hath a familiar spirit.
See book of mormon central, how did nephi read isaiah as a witness of christs coming. Why 2 nephi is my favorite part of the book of mormon. Finally, the god of 2 nephi 2 is an impotent being who cannot destroy evil, but instead depends on evil for his very existence. In later years, an expedition under zeniff returns to lehi nephi to. Come follow me for primary book of mormon 2 nephi 610. Testimony of the witnesses and general church history. Thy throne is high in the heavens, and thy power and goodness and mercy is over all the inhabitants of the earth. Second nephi, the second subdivision of the book of mormon. Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom i have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer, satan. When we showed up for the third, though, we found the book of mormon hanging in a bag on her doorknob, with a note saying, god is not a racist. Volume iv of the critical text of the book of mormon. Blessing will follow those who keep the commandments. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes.