Welch, connections between the visions of lehi and nephi, in pressing forward with the book of mormon, ed. Such is the testimony of nephi, son of lehi, a man called in his youth to be a prophetleader among his people 1 nephi 2. Book of mormon central, why did nephi say that all are alike unto god. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. The gospel according to mormon cambridge university press. Discussions on the book of mormon 3 nephi 14 originally aired. The book, kept secret from the world, will be witnessed by several people. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. And blessed are all they who are persecuted for my names sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. And if the church teaches his gospel, it should be known by his name 3 nephi 27. Book of mormon 2 nephi chapter 27 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. According to john tvedtnes, the hebraisms in the book of mormon help persuade us that it is authentic. A primer for priesthood leadership types and shadows of deliverance in the book of. Book of mormon commentary volume two entitled these records are true is 532 pages in length and covers the books of jacob, enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon and mosiah.
A great answer to the great question january 612 1 nephi 17 i will go and do lehi and nephi. Axes were common tools used anciently for trimming or felling trees, clearing heavy brush, or. This is a good opportunity to recommit to using the book of mormon in your life and in inviting others to come unto the savior. Enhancing book of mormon themes through contrasts the book of mormon. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. The book within the book of mormon where this happens is 3 nephi. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon.
Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. The commentary for 3 nephi 28 in book of mormon student manual. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, in mormons, scripture, and the ancient world. Christs sermon in 3 nephi 27 explains more about works and how they. Jesus declares that he is the good shepherd via lds media library. An ax leaning against a threshing sledge, qatzrin, an ancient village from the talmudic period ca. A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested. When nephi and his brethren ran away, they escaped from labans police. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. If we are living the religion which the lord has revealed and which we have received, we do not belong to the world.
And they shall be a scourge unto the people of this land. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. The revelations also speak of the day when the lords vineyard shall be burned, a day when the righteous shall be preserved, but one in which every corruptible thing shall be consumed, in which the elements shall melt with fervent heat and all things shall become new. According to dallin oaks, the word name occurs in the scriptures about 1500 times, mostly as references to deity or to the name of deity. Joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving and the voice of melody. It is a simple story of a world to which a savior has been sent whom men may accept or reject, but who is, nevertheless, the messiah. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. 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. The savior provides his own commentary on why the church among the nephites should be called after his name. This is consistent with other book of mormon examples of the stunning results. Now is the time for her to come forth and assume the dignity and power that were once hers. In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed unto the pouring out of the holy ghost through me upon the gentiles, which blessing upon the gentiles shall make them mighty above all, unto the scattering of my people, o house of israel.
Think of how disoriented and isolated nephi must have felt. Infallible proofs is derived from the greek tekmeriois, meaning literally sure. This study begins with three passages in the book of mormon which explicitly. While describing the contents of the book of mormon in a first presidency. What can we learn from 10 of the best chiasms in the book. The point of the chiasm comes as nephi realizes the need to have the plates for his posterity to keep the commandments.
Teachings and commentary on 1 nephi scott woodward. A difference between hebrew and english conjunctions is that in hebrew the same conjunction can carry both the meaning and and also the opposite meaning but. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 27 page 1 of 15 2 nephi 27. Many other sermons in the book of mormon use these key passages as their foundation.
And all the nations that fight against zion, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision. The nephites and the lamanites are not the only people who will be judged by the things recorded in the book of mormon. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. 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. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 16 knowhys on 1 nephi 17 knowhys on 1 nephi 18. Book of mormon central archive a comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi.
Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of. Instead of directly referring to god the father or his son, jesus christ, many passages of scripture refer only to the name of the lord, to his name, or to my name for example, see 3 nephi 8. Those who oppose the kingdom of god will find ultimate dissatisfaction and misery. But wide is the gate and broad the way which leads to death, and many there be that traveleth therein until the night cometh wherein no man can work. The voice of god introduces jesus christ to the inhabitants of america in 34 ad, as found in the book of mormon. The book of mormon as an interpretive guide to the new. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Well, nephi and his brethren werent going on foot because we know that the police of jerusalem had good, fleetfooted arab horses.
Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. There is in the book of mormon a statement in which the lord says, behold this is the gospel, which i have given unto you, and then he describes his gospel. Joseph smith declared that he translated the book of mormon by the gift and power of god. Introduction and witnesses book of mormon reading and commentary duration. Faith unto salvation light or dark, freedom or bondage. King benjamin bore testimony to his sons that the plates of brass, that had been brought from jerusalem and preserved by the hand of god, were true. Invite a few students to take turns reading aloud from 3 nephi 27. The beatitude in the new testament that reads blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 8 knowhys on 1 nephi 9 knowhys on 1 nephi 10. Discussions on the book of mormon 3 nephi 2730 originally aired.
Lehis and nephi s visions of the tree of life form the central section of the book, with nephi s. Nephi said, they pursued us but they couldnt overtake us see 1 nephi 3. Tell us the name whereby we shall call this church when we become members of the church of jesus christ, we take his name upon us. Perhaps mormon, aware of the saviors definition of the gospel see 3 nephi 27. For strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to life, and few there be that find it. If one takes the bible narrative as a direct chronology of events, this amazing explosion of progeny would constitute an impossibility. Discussing the significance of the beginning of the book of mormon. Three book of mormon passages 2 nephi 31, 3 nephi 919, and 3 nephi 27 all use a sixpoint formula repentance, baptism, holy ghost, faith, endurance to the end, and eternal life to teach the gospel. The saviors commentary on isaiah 52 and 54 3 nephi 16, 20, 22 the last full chapters of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, isaiah 52 and 54, are quoted by the savior himself in 3 nephi 16, 20, and 22 and are preceded by a lengthy and detailed commentary beginning in 3 nephi 16. Nibleys work might suggest that 3 nephi is a gospel within the meaning and. Discussions on the book of mormon 3 nephi 16, 2022 originally aired. Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts.
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