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Who Testified of Christ in 2 Nephi?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 00:00

“And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah … for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him. And my brother, Jacob, also has seen him as I have seen him; wherefore, I will send their words forth unto my children to prove unto them that my words are true. Wherefore, by the words of three, God hath said, I will establish my word. Nevertheless, God sendeth more witnesses, and he proveth all his words”

Why Does an Angel Reveal the Name of Christ to Jacob?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 00:00

“Wherefore, as I said unto you, it must needs be expedient that Christ—for in the last night the angel spake unto me that this should be his name—should come among the Jews”

2 Nephi 10:3

Why Does Jacob Declare so Many “Woes”?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 00:00

“But wo unto him that has the law given, yea, that has all the commandments of God, like unto us, and that transgresseth them, and that wasteth the days of his probation, for awful is his state!”

2 Nephi 9:27

Why Does Jacob Choose a “Monster” as a Symbol for Death and Hell?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 00:00

O how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that monster, death and hell, which I call the death of the body, and also the death of the spirit.

2 Nephi 9:10

Gospel Doctrine Lesson #9: My Soul Delighteth in the Words of Isaiah

Isaiah’s writings were of great importance to Nephi and can be to us also. He raises a voice of warning, teaches about the Savior, and encourages us to praise the Lord. We can see God’s dealings with ancient Israel as an example for our own day.

When Does the Book of Mormon First Talk About the Plan of Salvation?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 00:00

“For as death hath passed upon all men, to fulfil the merciful plan of the great Creator, there must needs be a power of resurrection, and the resurrection must needs come unto man by reason of the fall; and the fall came by reason of transgression; and because man became fallen they were cut off from the presence of the Lord.”

Interpreter Scripture Roundtable: Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Lesson 13: The Allegory of the Olive Tree

This is Scripture Roundtable 157 from The Interpreter Foundation, in which we discuss the Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Lesson #13, The Allegory of the Olive Trees, focusing on scriptures in Jacob 5-6, bringing in various insights to help us better understand the scriptures. These roundtables will generally follow the 2016 Gospel Doctrine schedule of scriptures, a few weeks ahead of time.

Interpreter Scripture Roundtable: Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Lesson 12: Seek Ye For the Kingdom of God

This is Scripture Roundtable 156 from The Interpreter Foundation, in which we discuss the Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Lesson #12, Seek Ye for the Kingdom of God, focusing on scriptures in Jacob 1-4, bringing in various insights to help us better understand the scriptures. These roundtables will generally follow the 2016 Gospel Doctrine schedule of scriptures, a few weeks ahead of time.

Did Jacob Refer to Ancient Israelite Autumn Festivals?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 00:00

“And now, behold, I would speak unto you concerning things which are, and which are to come; wherefore, I will read you the words of Isaiah”

2 Nephi 6:4

Did Ancient Israelites Build Temples Outside of Jerusalem?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/11/2016 - 00:00

“And I, Nephi, did build a temple”

2 Nephi 5:16

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