The bible was written primarily by those of the tribe of judah. This is basically the book of mormon equivalent of the sermon on the mount. The doctrine of a covenant people religious studies center. As joseph read those words to oliver in may 1829, it was as if the savior was teaching them too. This doctrine is a glorious addition to that of the beatitudes.
I give unto you power that ye shall baptize this people when i am again ascended into heaven 3 nephi 11. Son of god would rule all nations with word of god. Sep 17, 2012 3 nephi 11 is one of the most familiar chapters in mormon scripture, shared by missionaries daily in countless languages. Joseph fielding mcconkie, the doctrine of a covenant people, in the book of mormon. This doctrine is so important that it appears in 5 different places in the scriptures. The 185,000 men who perished overnight in the days of king hezekiahserve as the historical type of a latterday armageddon. The savior speaks of the covenant which he says the father made with the house of israel through abraham and the patriarchs see 3 nephi 20. Mormon 1 to 6 i would that i could persuade all to repent october 26, 2020 to november 1, 2020 3 nephi 27 to 4 nephi there could not be a happier people october 19, 2020 to october 25, 2020 3 nephi 20 to 26 ye are the children of the covenant october 12, 2020 to october 18, 2020. Williams, the three nephites and the doctrine of translation, in the book of mormon. This paper claims that the book of mormon itself may be the servant referenced in 3 nephi 20 23.
Here, the lord references the prophecies of micah 5. A new translation with interpretive keys from the book of mormon, 7273 2 nephi 20. The most common usage of the word gentile in the book of mormon is non jews. Some of the most touching and powerful chapters in the book of mormon are found in this section. Where does the book of mormon declare the first principles and ordinances of the gospel. He shall rise with healing in his wings easter transcript jesus christ did many things for us, including not least his sacrifice for us, his example, and his teaching of the gospel. Lehis sons return to jerusalem to obtain the plates of brasslaban refuses to give the plates up nephi exhorts and encourages his brethrenlaban steals their property and attempts to slay themlaman and lemuel smite nephi and sam and are reproved by an angel.
Jesus provides bread and wine miraculously and again administers the sacrament unto the peoplethe remnant of jacob will come to the knowledge of the. Jesus quotes isaiah 52 in 3 nephi 20 and teaches on the gathering of israel. Chapters 1214 parallel the sermon on the mount and focus on issues of the happy life beatitudes, discipleship, the relationship of jesus to the law of moses. Cowan was professor of church history and doctrine at. However, each kit offers a lot of options so they are also popular among sunday school teachers, primary teachers, gospel doctrine teachers and seminary. Scholars have observed that nephi frequently reminds his readers of the ancient israelite exodus as a literary device to establish his own familys journey as part of gods great work. Gospel doctrine prep lesson 40, 3 nephi 16, 2021 then will i. Isaiah is prophesying of the beginning of this captivity but he sprinkles some good news into the gloom and dooma remnant shall return. Book of mormon central, why did jesus mix together micah and isaiah. Daily gospel doctrine scripture and quote book of mormon. The church shall bear my name and be built upon my gospel. Come, follow me book of mormon is now covering 3 nephi 20 26. All have access to the same keys, ordinances, doctrine, and spiritual gifts book of mormon principles.
I will show unto them that my wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil. The lord is giving the secret for those who really hunger and thirst after righteousness, for the promise. I am he who liveth, i am he who was slain latterday. The church is commanded not to dispute points of the doctrine of christ. Book of mormon central, what does mormon teach us about ministering as angels. Mar 21, 2016 nephi taught that the doctrine of christ consists of specific foundational principles. Book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons book of mormon central. Fair study aidsgospel doctrinebook of mormonlesson five. To help class members understand the latterday work of gathering israel and establishing zion. The messianic message of the book of mormon salt lake city, ut.
The bible and the book of mormon testify of christ the bible and book of mormon. Book traversal links for 3 nephi 20 gospel doctrine. Skinner and gaye strathearn salt lake city and provo. Through his son, jesus christ, he created the heavens and the earth and all things that are in them see 3 nephi 9. Mdletshe, leadership lessons from the book of mormon.
What is a principle we can learn from the saviors teachings in 3 nephi 20. Give them opportunities to explain the gospel in their own words and to share and testify of what they know. The book of mormon was principally inscribed by mormon and moroni. Although the doctrine and covenants talks about the first principles and ordinances of the gospel, it is likely that the book of mormon was the first place joseph smith saw this doctrine laid out in a systematic way. Welch, seeing third nephi as the holy of holies of the book of mormon, journal of book of mormon studies 19, no. This is where christ begins his ministry amongst the people of nephi. One of the main things that christ teaches in these chapters is about the gathering of israel. When we think isaiah chapters 2 nephi comes to mind, but 3 nephi has its share as well, with some micah thrown in. Ludlow, the covenant teachings of the book of mormon, f. Covenant teachings in the book of mormon, victor l.
Believe in the book of mormon as another witness of the son of god. In their scattered condition, israel lost the knowledge of their god, his gospel, the. In these chapters, christ is on day two of ministering to and teaching the nephites. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. He filled the air and the water with living things. Before we begin 3 nephi 20, it is helpful to remember the major purposes of the book of mormon as stated on the title page that they may know the covenants of the lord, and to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ.
A video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson 14. Joseph fielding mcconkie was professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. The eighth annual book of mormon symposium at byu chapters 9 through 30 of 3 nephi are perhaps the most choice part of the entire book of mormon because this section chronicles the transcendent visit of the risen lord to the nephite saints, his profound teachings, and his amazing, compassionate ministry. The book of mormon was written primarily by those of the tribe of joseph. Cowan, the church shall bear my name and be built upon my gospel, in the book of mormon. See more ideas about the book of mormon, book of mormon, mormon. Mdletshe was a member of the third quorum of the seventy and the africa church history adviser for church history department when this article was written. Jesus provides bread and wine miraculously and again administers the sacrament unto the peoplethe remnant of jacob will come to the knowledge of the lord their god and will inherit the americasjesus is the prophet like unto moses, and the nephites are children of the prophetsothers of the lords people will be gathered to jerusalem. Thus, the need for another witness of jesus christthe book of mormon. Potential criticisms and faithful information faith affirmations additional information related to 1 nephi 811.
The father testifies of his beloved sonchrist appears and proclaims his atonementthe people feel the wound marks in his hands and feet and sidethey cry hosannahe sets forth the mode and manner of baptismthe spirit of contention is of the devilchrists doctrine is that men should believe and be baptized and receive the holy ghost. This is why nephi, jacob, mormon, and all the other book of mormon prophets labored so diligently to engraven these words upon platesto declare to future generations that they too knew of christ, and. The savior again prays to the father in words that cannot be recorded see 3 nephi 19. Jesus christ, gospel of doctrine of the truth about. Chapters 9 through 30 of 3 nephi are perhaps the most choice part of the entire book of mormon because this section chronicles the transcendent visit of the risen lord to the nephite saints, his profound teachings, and his amazing, compassionate ministry. He explains that the remnant spoken of will include the latterday descendants of the nephites and lamanites. Thus, joseph smith and most members of the church today. We are no longer required to offer a sacrifice by shedding blood but through a broken heart and a contrite spirit. Come, follow me lessons book of mormon byu studies. The most common usage of the word gentile in the book of mormon is nonjews.
Fair study aidsgospel doctrinebook of mormonlesson. Jesus prophesied about the fulfillment of that covenant while he was teaching the people in. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 18, no. Williams was assistant professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. The gospel of jesus christ in the words of jesus 3 nephi. The three nephites and the doctrine of translation. This approximates the lesson i taught in my ward today, adding a few things i wanted to get to if wed had more time.
This book has come forth as an added testimony to the world of the great truths concerning the master as set forth in the bible. Both the servant and the book of mormon are portrayed as filling the same great and marvelous works in the gathering of israel, reminding the jews of their covenants with god, and bringing the gentiles to christ. Why did god promise to bring the gospel to a remnant of lehis family. The only difference between the prayers of nephi and mormon was that mormon couldnt pray with faith, for he knew his people were past feeling, concluding, i cannot recommend them unto god lest he should smite me moroni 9. They had been translating the book of mormon, likely in 3 nephi, about the saviors commission to nephi and others. Mormon also saw the irony in the idle oaths of his. He organized this world and gave it form, motion, and life. Im really sad about mormon claiming that he had no more space to write any more of the 100 times more worth of teachings of jesus that he taught to the people of bountiful even though most of it apparently had been written in the plates of nephi. The book of ether exposes the terrible end of a people persisting in wickedness.
The doctrine of god the father in the book of mormon. The doctrine of christ is that contention should be done away. Jesus will visit others of the lost sheep of israelin the latter days the gospel will go to the gentiles and then to the house of israelthe lords people will see eye to eye when he brings again zion. Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve, wrote that the appearance of the resurrected lord to the nephites and his declaration of his messiahship constituted the focal point, the supreme moment, in the entire history of the book of mormon. The lord was merciful enough to give the nephites their last chance for repentance. Israel will be gathered when the book of mormon comes forth see verses 1, 7 10. Christs interpretation of isaiah 52s my servant in 3 nephi. His promises to the house of israel and the gentiles can be found in 3 nephi 20. Fair study aidsgospel doctrinebook of mormonlesson three. Im even more sad that apparently, the lord forbade it 3 ne. Kevin hinckley gd lesson material in powerpoint format. Jul 3, 2017 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.
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