Ch 1
What words and phrases did Ammaron used to describe Mormon?
(Mormon 1:2)
Sober, quick to observe
This is how old Mormon was when he led the Nephite armies
Mormon 2:1-2
What is 16
What are some attributes of the prophet Mormon?
When Mormon was able to lead the Nephites to victory over the Lamanites, they responded by doing this:
Mormon 3:9-10
Boast in their own strength
Swear before the heavens to avenge themselves of the blood of their brethren
Swear by the throne of God to go [wipe them out].
What happened to the Nephite army as they sought revenge upon the Lamanites?
Mormon 4:1-2
Their city Desolation was taken, many were slain and many taken prisoner
What were Ammaron's instructions to Mormon?
(Mormon 1:3-5)
When 24, go to hill Shim in land Antum and get the plates of Nephi. Engrave all that you have observed concerning the Nephites on the plates.
Why did the people “begin to cry even as had been prophesied by Samuel the Lamanite”?
Mormon 2:10
No man could keep that which was his own, for the thieves, and the robbers, and the murderers, and the magic art, and the witchcraft which was in the land
When the people finally became too wicked, this is what Mormon did about it
Mormon 3:11
I did utterly refuse from this time forth to be a commander and a leader of this people.
This is how the wicked are punished
Mormon 4:5
It is by the wicked that the wicked are punished.
What gifts did the Lord begin to take away from the Nephites?
(Mormon 1:13-14)
Miracles, Healing, Holy Ghost, three Nephite disciples
When people are wicked and unbelieving, they lose spiritual gifts from the Lord and the influence of the Holy Ghost.
What did the Nephites NOT do in Mormon 2:14
They did not come unto Jesus with broken hearts.
Principle: Sorrowing only because of the consequences of sin can prevent us from coming unto Jesus Christ with broken hearts and contrite spirits.
What did the Lord say would happen to the Nephites because they did not repent of their sins?
Mormon 3:14-15
They shall be cut off from the land
Also read verse 13: If we choose to not repent, then we will experience the full consequences of our sins.
How does Mormon describe the Nephite wickedness?
Mormon 4:10-12
Wicked continually, every heart was hardened, delighted in shedding of blood continually
What experiences did Mormon have?
(Mormon 1:15)
He was visited of the Lord, he came to know of the Lord's goodness
Why do you think Mormon was able to have spiritual experiences even though he was in the midst of great wickedness?
Even though Mormon lived among a very wicked people, what did he know that gave him hope?
Mormon 2:18-19
I know that I shall be lifted up at the last day.
(Ch 2:19)
From what you have learned about Mormon, why do you think he could be confident about being lifted up?
Mormon explains three reasons why he wrote this abridgement of the Nephite record we know as the Book of Mormon
Mormon 3:20-22
That ye may know that ye must all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ … to be judged of your works, whether they be good or evil.
That ye may believe the gospel of Jesus Christ
That he Jews shall have other witness besides him whom they saw and heard, that Jesus, whom they slew, was the very Christ and the very God.
How were the judgments of God poured out on the Nephites?
Name 2 (Mormon 4:13-14, 21-22)
Lost the city Desolation to the Lamanites
Were taken prisoner
Slaughtered, women and children sacrificed to idols
Had to flee