Mormon's Beginnings
How old was Mormon when Ammoron gave him instructions regarding the records of the Nephites?
(Mormon 1:2)
10 Years Old
What happened to Mormon at age 16?
(Mormon 2:1-2)
In the 345th year, the Nephites were hunted and driven northward. In what land in the north were they finally able to stop and fortify against the Lamanites?
(Mormon 2:20-21)
The land of Shem.
It would be 10 years after the treaty before the Lamanites would come to battle. In that time Mormon was instructed to preach repentance to the people. What was the result?
(Mormon 3:3)
The people didn't recognize that it was the Lord that had spared them and they continued to harden their hearts.
How many people did the Lamanites bring to war in the 375th year?
(Mormon 4:17)
So many that they could not be numbered.
(Mormon 6:2)
The land of Cumorah, by the hill Cumorah.
What did Ammoron instruct Mormon to do?
(Mormon 1:3-4)
When he was 24, he was to go to the place where Ammoron had hid the records, take the plates of Nephi (leaving the rest) and record his observations of this people.
After being driven out of Angola and the land of David by the Lamanites, the Nephites gathered 42,000 fighters into one place. How many Lamanites were sent against them, and what happened to them?
(Mormon 2:9)
44,000 Lamanites were sent against them, but they were defeated and fled.
How did Mormon encourage the Nephites to fight against the Lamanites?
(Mormon 2:23-24)
He urged them with energy to fight for their wives, children, houses, and homes.
In the first battle after the treaty, the Nephites were able to repel the Lamanites from the city of Desolation. Afterwards they were so emboldened by their victory that they swore to bring the fight to the Lamanites and "cut them off from the face of the land". What was Mormon's response?
(Mormon 3:11-16)
He refused to be their leader and commander.
Mormon 3:17-22 are for us
The Nephites lost Desolation and retreated to Boaz. Upon losing Boaz, women and children were again taken and prisoners and sacrificed. With all the land being overthrown by the Lamanites, what does Mormon do?
(Mormon 4:23)
He went to the hill Shim, where the records were hidden, and took them so they wouldn't fall into the hands of the Lamanites.
Why were the Nephites hopeful that Cumorah would give them an advantage in battle?
(Mormon 6:4)
The many waters, rivers, and fountains could give them a strategic advantage in battle.
When Mormon was 11, his family moved to Zarahemla. What else happened that same year?
(Mormon 1:8-9)
War began between the Nephites and Lamanites.
The Nephites began to repent and mourn over all the things that had happened and all their struggles. What was Mormon's response to their lamentations?
(Mormon 2:12)
Mormon rejoiced with hope that the suffering of the people would lead them back to God.
How badly were the Nephites outnumbered at Shem?
(Mormon 2:25)
The Nephites were outnumbered by 20,000 men.
The Nephites launched an unsuccessful attack from Desolation and a 2nd wave of Lamanites was able to take the city from them. Where did they go?
(Mormon 4:3)
The city of Teancum
Mormon returns to leading the Nephite armies, the people home he can deliver them, but he knows that these losses are the judgements of the Lord. Where are the Nephites able to stand against the Lamanites for a time?
(Mormon 5:3-4)
Jordan
What did Mormon do in preparation of the battle?
(Mormon 6:6)
He hid the records of the Nephites in the hill Cumorah, except for a few plates which he gave to his son Moroni.
The Nephites won and there was peace for 4 years, but what happened to the people during that time?
(Mormon 1:13-14)
Wickedness prevailed, the Lord took away his disciples, miracles and healing ceased, no gifts from the Lord, and the Holy Ghost did not come upon anyone.
Did the suffering of the Nephites lead them to repentance and the Lord?
(Mormon 2:13-14)
No, their suffering did not humble them, it turned them away from God because he would not suffer them to "take happiness in sin".
Despite starting to win battles, Mormon was sorrowful. Why?
(Mormon 2:26-27)
The strength of the Lord was not with them, so they suffered many losses, and the people continued in their wickedness.
The Nephites successfully defend the city of Teancum, and are even able to take back Desolation. Only a few years later, the Lamanites came back. How did Mormon describe the people (both groups)?
(Mormon 4:11-12)
More wicked than anyone previously recorded.
When the Lamanites returned to Jordan and took the city, the Nephites had to flee. What happened to those who could not outrun the Lamanites?
(Mormon 5:7)
They were "swept down and destroyed".
How many Nephites survived the battle?
(Mormon 6:11,15)
24 with Moroni, an unnumbered few escaped south, and another unnumbered few deserted to the Lamanites
At 15 Mormon was visited of the Lord, tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus Christ. What did he try to do as a result and how did that turn out?
(Mormon 1:16-17)
He tried to preach to the people, but his mouth was shut. He was forbidden because the people had willfully rebelled against their God.
What is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow?
Worldly sorrow is focused on the impact to our lives here on earth. Our reputation, our plans for the future, etc.
Godly sorrow is focused on the impact to our eternity, our worthiness, our standing with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
What did the treaty between the Nephites, the Lamanites, and the robbers of Gadianton give the Nephites?
(Mormon 2:28-29)
The Nephites were given the land northward, while the Lamanites were given all the land southward.
The Nephites lost Teancum, the Lamanites take many prisoners including women and children who are sacrificed to the Lamanite's idol gods. The Nephites, enraged by this, fight and drive back the Lamanites out of their lands. How long was it before the Lamanites returned?
(Mormon 4:15-16)
8 years (367 to 375)
Why is Mormon telling us all this, in such detail? What are we to learn from it?
(Mormon 5:9,13,22-24)
This is just a "small abridgement" of the full record. We are to be given knowledge so that when we make our choices, we cannot say we didn't know the outcome and consequences of them.
How many Nephites were lost in the battle of Cumorah?
(Mormon 6:11-15)
230,000