4 Nephi
Approximately how many years are represented in 4 Nephi 1?
~286
Who told Mormon about the plates?
Ammaron (2)
Why was Mormon appointed to be the leader of the Nephite armies around age 16?
notwithstanding I being young, was large in stature (1)
In 4 Nephi was witness the happiest people created by the hand of the Lord. Here we see "there never had been so great wickedness among all the children of Lehi, nor even among all the house of Israel, according to the words of the Lord, as was among this people."
Why?
every heart was hardened, so that they delighted in the shedding of blood continually. (11)
Name one location, outside of Idaho, where a new temple was announced.
Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Medellín, Colombia
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Puerto Montt, Chile
Dublin, Ireland
Milan, Italy
Abuja, Nigeria
Kampala, Uganda
Maputo, Mozambique
Queen Creek, Arizona
El Paso, Texas
Huntsville, Alabama
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Summit, New Jersey
Price, Utah
What city was rebuilt in this chapter?
Zarahemla (8)
Why was Mormon chosen to care for the records?
I perceive that thou art a sober child, and art quick to observe (2)
Why did Mormon rejoice when he saw the peoples' lamentation, mourning and sorrow before the Lord?
He hoped that it would lead to repentance. (12-13)
Read these verses
What evil atrocity took place in the city of Teancum which happened again in the city of Boaz?
- [They] did take many prisoners both women and children, and did offer them up as sacrifices unto their idol gods. (14)
- their women and their children were again sacrificed unto idols. (21)
President Nelson promised: "Every _______ _______ of Jesus Christ will find Him in the temple:
sincere seeker
What was the cause of the great prosperity and peace of the people?
They had all things in common. No classes. No rich nor poor.
Name one thing Mormon had in common with Joseph Smith.
- Named the same as their father
- Given stewardship over sacred records (plates) at a young age
Why did the people harden there hearts when given the chance to repent?
they did not realize that it was the Lord that had spared them, and granted unto them a chance for repentance. (3)
Why did Mormon record the awful destruction that he witnessed?
Which apostle spoke about how quickly the Nephites fell into wickedness?
David A Bednar: "In the Space of Not Many Years"
It was declared that: "surely there could not be a happier people among all the people who had been created by the hand of God"
Why?
15 And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people.
16 And there were no envyings, nor strifes, nor tumults, nor whoredoms, nor lyings, nor murders, nor any manner of lasciviousness;
Why was Mormon forbidden to preach to the people?
- for behold they had wilfully rebelled against their God; (16)
- because of the hardness of their hearts; (17)
Why did Mormon refuse to be their leader?
- because of their wickedness and abomination (11)
- because of the hardness of their hearts. (12)
- they have repented not of their sins. (13)
Where does the final battle take place?
Land of Cumorah (6:2)
Brother Wilcox said: "Don’t let ___ _____ _____ ___ when you were born to _____ ___ _____."
Don’t let the world change you when you were born to change the world.
What caused the down fall of the people?
- they had become exceedingly rich
- there began to be among them those who were lifted up in pride
- wearing of costly apparel, and all manner of fine pearls, and of the fine things of the world.
- they did have their goods and their substance no more common among them.
- they began to be divided into classes
Mormon was "visited of the Lord" at age 15 due to his "being somewhat of a sober mind."
What does that mean?
It refers to Mormon's maturity, seriousness, and ability to think clearly and deeply about spiritual matters, even at a young age.
Mormon makes a plea to his readers at the end of chapter 3. What is that plea?
I would that I could persuade all ye ends of the earth to repent and prepare to stand before the judgment-seat of Christ. (22)
Only 24 Nephite people survived the battle at Cumorah. How many began the battle.
~230,000
Vs 11: 10,000
Vs 12: 10,000
Vs 13: 10,000
Vs 14: 100,000
Vs 15: 100,000
President Nelson said: "Now is the time for you and for me __ ______ ___ ___ ______ ______ __ ___ ____ ___ ___ ______, _____ ___ _____."
Now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.