2 Nephi 1-8
2 Nephi 9: 1-26
General Conference 2017
Seminary Class 2020
Isaiah 50
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Jacob writes in the book of 2 Nephi. Where else does Jacob write in the Book of Mormon
What is Jacob?
100
Jacob speaks about the history of his family and the way that God has influenced their circumstances because he thinks this should be their response as they consider what happened to them. verse 3 in chapter 9
What is rejoicing? What makes you rejoice about being a Latter-day Saint?
100

This GA spoke about the complexity of the Book of Mormon stating "how did he interweave scores of names, places, and events into a harmonious whole without inconsistencies? How did he pen detailed war strategies, compose eloquent sermons, and coin phrases that are highlighted, memorized, quoted, and placed on refrigerator doors by millions of people"

Who is Jane's Grandpa? Jane-- what was it like going to GC?

100

This Seminary Student always has a smile and joyful attitude and.. had the gift of tongues miraculously restored to her last week by Br. Sorenson

Who is Alex Goett? Alex- what is your favorite class at school and why? What's your favorite book?

100

Why does Isaiah use the analogy of a divorced woman in 2 Nephi 7:1, he explains why the woman ends up being cast off .

What is selling yourself? What does this mean? Does Isaiah believe powerfully in the role of agency?

200
He was the last prophet to rule Jerusalem before the Babylonians came and sacked Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Who is Zedekiah?
200
This is the result of transgressing the laws of God. 2 Nephi 9:6
What is being "cut off?" What does it mean to be cut off? Why did God cut off Adam and Eve? Did God have a choice or was He bound by laws?
200
As this Apostle spoke about serving in the hurricane ravaged areas of Florida and Houston, he quoted Joseph Smith: "“A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race”
Who is President Henry B. Eyring? What kind of work did his father do?
200

This seminary student joined the church several years ago after his mother joined the Church after reading the Book of Mormon

Who is Steven Graves? Steven, who is your favorite football players? 

200
Isaiah recognizes in himself a great prophetic ability, saying that God "waketh my ear to hear as the learned." In verse 4, he describes this gift from God
What is "the tongue of the learned?"
300
This guy had to watch all seven of his sons be killed in front of him before he was then blinded by the Babylonian invaders in 586 BC and imprisoned.
Who was Zedekiah, King of the Southern Kingdom? What part of the eye transmits vision to the brain?
300
Death is a part of the Plan of Salvation. And Death comes to all mankind because of the Fall of Adam. In verse 6 of Ch 9, Jacob teaches this about the plan of the great Creator.
What is "Merciful?" So, the plan is merciful. What is the mercy saving us from? Hint: Read verse 8...R___ N_ M___
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Elder Donald Hallstrom of the Seventy spoke about the miracle of not dying on Mt. Shasta, but then he spoke about how many bad things do happen. Some people do not seem to be saved by their faith. To understand this dilemma, he advised to recognize something else.
What is recognizing everyday miracles? "Today I testify of miracles. Being a child of God is a miracle.9 Receiving a body in His image and likeness is a miracle.10 The gift of a Savior is a miracle.11 The Atonement of Jesus Christ is a miracle.12 The potential for eternal life is a miracle."
300

This student has made a human pyramid

Who is Malesa Hasler. Malesa-- what is your favorite scripture?

300
Isaiah receives revelation and guidance from God because he demonstrates this trait of discipleship.
What is "not being rebellious, neither turned away back?" Or, as Alter translates: The Master, the LORD, has opened my ear, for as for me, I did not rebel, nor did I fall away.
400
After 70 years, King Cyrus of Babylon changed his mind about the captive Judahites and sent them back to Jerusalem to rebuild their temple and city. This is Brother Sorenson's favorite type of cookie
What is a Chocolate Chip Cookie?
400
Christ suffers and dies. After this event, we will be reunited with a perfected body. BUT, if we are filthy, we will be "filthy still" and if we re righteous, we will be "righteous still." 2 Nephi 9:16
What is the resurrection? Why do we not become righteous after the resurrection? Why is it important to understand this important doctrine?
400
Sister Sharon Eubank spoke at Womens Conference Session about rescuing a drowning group by linking arms in the ocean. She used this to emphasize the need for this trait in our effort to "Turn on our own lights."
What is the power of being different? When we keep our covenants, it may make us different from others in our culture and society, but it gives us access to inspiration so we can think of different solutions, different approaches, different applications. We aren’t always going to fit in with the world, but being different in positive ways can be a lifeline to others who are struggling.
400

I have a great range of talent, but max out at a high G. Favorite donus it Sugared Johnny's

Who is James Guymon? James-- what do you want to be when you graduate from college? What do you think the most challenging part of serving a mission might be?

400
Isaiah speaks about those that "kindle fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks, walk in the light of your fire and in the sparks which ye have kindled." This is what he says will happen to them in verse 11.
What is"lie down in sorrow?" But, what does it mean to kindle your own fire and why is this bad? How do people do this in our times?
500
According to University of California Professor, and world famous scholar on the Old Testament, the Lost Ten Tribes (ie not Judah or Levites) became lost because of this one simple thing that they lost.
What are the records of their ancestors and the scriptures? Why is this relevant for the Book of Mormon and the story told there? How does this relate to me personally?
500
These two words describe how we will know, in the afterlife, all our "guilt, uncleanness, nakedness..." but also our "enjoyments, righteousness, purity." 2 Nephi 9:14
What is a "Perfect Knowledge?" Do you think it would be cool to have the ability to remember all the good things? How will being resurrected and reunited with family, loved ones, make the "guilty and uncleanness" not such a bad thing after all?
500

This natural event was mentioned by several speakers at GC in their efforts to make analogies between light and darkness, goodness and wickedness, the need to seek light just as one might seek darkness to observe this event.

What is the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017?

500

We joined the church after feeling the Spirit move us to be baptized...together with our brother.

Who are Ingaborg and Isola? Inga and Isola-- how is your life happier as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

500
Isaiah counsels in chapter 8 of 2 Nephi, verse 7, that we should be courageous and stand tall, and not be wimps when it comes to affirming our belief in Christ, in God and in Christian living. This is how he says it.
What is, "Fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings." What is a reproach? What is a reviling?
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