Prophecies and Signs
Who prophesied the sign of Christ's birth to the Nephites?
Samuel the Lamanite
What did the non-believers plan to do to the believers if the sign of Christ's birth didn't appear by a certain date?
Put them to death.
What celestial sign appeared on the night of Christ's birth?
A new star.
What was the reaction of the believers when the non-believers mocked them for trusting in the prophecy?
They held onto their faith.
What event marked the fulfillment of Samuel the Lamanite's prophecy?
The birth of Jesus Christ.
What was the specific sign Samuel prophesied that would signify the birth of Christ?
A new star would appear in the sky.
What sign did the believers await that would prove Christ's birth had taken place?
The appearance of a new star.
What did Nephi do when the believers were about to be killed by the non-believers?
He prayed to God for the sign to be shown.
Who prayed fervently to God for the sign of Christ's birth to appear before the believers were killed?
Nephi, the son of Nephi.
What was the miraculous sign in the heavens the accompanied Christ's birth?
Night without darkness
What was the additional sign in the heavens that occurred the night of Christs birth, other than the star?
A night without darkness.
Who mocked the believers, saying the prophecy of Christ's birth was false?
The non-believers.
What happened to the people when they saw the sign of Christ's birth?
They were astonished and fell to the earth in fear.
Why did some believers begin to doubt that the sign of Christ's birth would come?
Because the appointed time had almost passed and the sign had not yet appeared.
What appeared in the sky as a sign of Christ's birth?
A new star.
How many days of light did Samuel prophesy there would be when Christ was born?
A night without darkness.
How did the believers feel after Nephi prayed for them when they were about to be killed by the non-believers?
They were filled with faith and hope.
What significant event occurred the night before the non-believers planned to kill the believers?
The sign of Christ's birth (a night without darkness appeared)
What strengthened the believers' faith after Nephi prayed to God?
The appearance of the sign-the night without darkness and the new star.
How did Christ's coming affect the people who had believed Samuel's prophecy?
It strengthened their faith and brought them great joy.
Who prayed to God asking for the sign of Christ's birth to be shown before the believers were killed?
Nephi, the son of Nephi
How did the non-believers react when the star finally appeared in the sky?
Many were astonished and fell to the ground in fear, but some still hardened their hearts.
What did many of the Nephites do after the sign appeared, despite witnessing the miracle?
They became prideful and started wars.
Even after the sign of Christ's birth appeared, why did some still harden their hearts and refuse to believe?
Because of their pride and desire for power.
After the sign of Christ's birth, what was the response of some people who had previously doubted?
Many believed and were converted, but some still hardened their hearts.