2 Nephi Doctrine
Regarding the strait and narrow path, the gate represents this.
What is repentance and baptism.
Material that the brass plates were made.
What is brass?
He wrote the book of 2 Nephi
Who is Nephi
There are four men mentioned in 2 Nephi 3 who have the same name. Read the specific verses that refer to each of these men and tell us who they are.
a. Joseph, last-born son of Lehi and Sariah (2 Nephi 3:1 to 3) b. Joseph of Egypt (2 Nephi 3:4,5) c. Joseph Smith Jr. (2 Nephi 3:6 to 15) d. Joseph Smith Sr. (2 Nephi 3:15)
Iron Rod
What is the Word of God?
Regarding the strait and narrow path, what are we enduring to the end to receive?
What is Eternal Life
The record of Lehi's fathers.
What is genealogy?
The 2 peoples that came from a family divided.
Who are the Lamanite and Nephites
The Lord promised that a righteous branch of the descendants of Joseph of Egypt would be broken off but would be remembered in the covenants of the Lord. What are the roles of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon in the fulfillment of these covenant? READ 2 Nephi 3:12 to 13, 18 to 21 and 30:3 to 6
1. BOM will confound false doctrine, lay down contentions, and establish peace, bring them to a knowledge of their fathers and covenants in the latter days 2. JS will be a spokesman and will bring the words to the descendants of Nephi.
Strait and narrow path.
What is obedience to the commandments?
President Benson said "The Book of Mormon exposes the __________ of Christ.
What are "enemies"
To help Lehi's family and posterity keep God's commandments.
Why Lehi's family needed the plates of brass?
The audience this book was written for.
Who are: (must get at least one) 1. Lehi's and Nephi's descendants 2. The Lord's covenant people in the last days 3. All people in the world
What connects Joseph of Egypt, Lehis son Joseph, and Joseph Smith, in addition to their name? READ 2 Nephi 3:4 to 7, 11 to 12, 18 to 21.
1. Lineage 2. Covenants 3. The Book of Mormon.
Fruit of the tree of life.
What are the blessings that come from the Savior?
The mountain of the Lord symbolizes this.
What is the temple.
Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi
Who went to obtain the brass plates?
2 Nephi contains the prophecies of Isaiah and these 2 brothers.
Who are Jacob and Nephi.
Who dies in 2 Nephi 4? What major event in Book of Mormon history follows this mans death? (see 2 Nephi 5)
1. Lehi 2. The Nephites and Lamanites split apart into separate peoples.
The tree of life.
What is the love of God?
The "awful monster" Jacob and Isaiah spoke of.
What is death and hell
Brass plates contain the first five books of the Old Testament.
What are the books of Moses?
In this book we first read of the Savior being referred to by this name, as revealed to Jacob.
What is Christ
Nephi said, My soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth them continually. What specific things did Nephi delight in? Read 2 Nephi 4:15 to 16.
1. Scriptures 2. Things of the Lord
Mists of darkness.
What are the temptations of Satan?