Signs & Scriptures
What are signs used for?
To prepare, warn and instruct us.
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Who is speaking in 3 Nephi 21-22?
Jesus Christ
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Look through 3 Nephi 21:1-2, 7 looking for the word sign. Why would the Lord give this sign?
So people would know that the time had come to gather Israel
Why is it important to know that the Savior will respond with kindness and mercy as we repent an return to Him?
He loves us unconditionally. He wants us to repent.
Read 3 Nephi 21:7. According to verse 7, what is the coming forth of the Book of Mormon a sign of?
A sign that God is fulfilling his promise to gather Israel.
How is the church like a tent? 3 Nephi 22:2
Protection from storms, place to gather . . .
Read 3 Nephi 22:7-10 silently. What does the Savior promise to those who repent and return to Him? What are some truths we learn about the Lord from these verses?
He will accept us with mercy and everlasting kindness.
In 3 Nephi 22 the Savior quotes Isaiah 54 almost word for word. Why do you think so many of Isaiah's prophecies are in the book of Mormon? 3 Nephi 23:1-3
He prophesied about Christ and about what would happen in the latter days.
How does the Book of Mormon help gather Israel?
"The Book of Mormon is central to this work. It declares the doctrine of gathering. It causes people to learn about Jesus, to believe His gospel, and to join His Church. If fact if there were no BoM, the promised gathering of Israel would not occur" Pres. Nelson
In Nephi 22 we learn that Jesus Christ quoted a prophecy that He had inspired the prophet Isaiah to write centuries earlier. In this prophecy, Isaiah compared the Church, with its covenants and blessings, to a tent. What are some advantages to being under the covering of a tent?
The "tent" provides protection from storms and shades from the sun. The Church provides protection from the storms/sun we face in life
What evidence of the Savior's mercy and kindness have you seen in your life? (3 Nephi 22:7-8)
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In 3 Nephi 23:4-6 the Savior instructs the people to give heed to several things. What are they?
His words--both BoM and New Testament (scriptures)
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Read 3 Nephi 21:9 & note the phrase "a great and a marvelous work." What is the "great and marvelous" work?
Coming forth of the Book of Mormon and the Restoration. (Bonus points if you reference the Doctrinal Master from last week.)
Read 3 Nephi 22:2 What did the Lord command His people to do with the tent?
Enlarge it, lengthen the cords, and strengthen the stakes.
The Savior continued to teach the Nephites of the blessings that await the righteous. 3 Nephi 22:15-17 tells us that the Lord's people will be established in righteousness and will triumph over wickedness. Why does that matter to you?
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