Ether 1
Ether 2
Ether 3
Ether 4
Ether 5
CFM Material
100
Who wrote the record of the Jaredites?
(Hint: Read Ether 1:6)
Ether
100
As part of Jared's family's cargo packed to head to the promised "choice land", they brought something called "deseret" with them.
What does the interpretation of the term "deseret" mean?
(Hint: Read Ether 2:3)
"Deseret" = "Honey Bee"
100
What did Jared's brother ask the Lord to do in order to provide light for them while traveling to the promise land?
(Hint: Read Ether 3:4)
To touch the stones he had prepared.
100
What did Moroni write on the plates which were sealed?
(Hint: Read Ether 4:4)
The same things which the brother of Jared saw in vision (from back in chapter 3.)
100
To whom was Moroni addressing his remarks in Ether chapter 5?
(see vs. 1)
Joseph Smith Jr.--the "translator" of the book to be.
100
Name the title of this week's Come Follow Me lesson for Ether chapters 1-5.
"Rend That Veil of Unbelief"
200
True or False:
If the Book of Mormon was compiled chronologically, the Book of Ether would technically be listed first.
True!
(Jaredite record begins approximately 2,200 BC., while the Book of First Nephi originates around 600 BC.)
200
What was God's decree concerning the land of promise that the Jaredites were to inhabit?
(Hint: Read Ether 2:8-12)
Anyone inhabiting the promise land shall maintain their freedom if they serve the God of that land--being Jesus Christ. Otherwise, if they don't, they shall be swept off from that land.
200
What was removed from the brother of Jared's eyes in vs. 6?
*Also think about what may be separating us from God's presence or influence. (see Isaiah 59:2)
The veil
(Sometimes this is also called "the veil of forgetfulness." Sin can also cause us to 'forget' our blessings and further 'separate' us from God's influence through the Holy Ghost.)
200
What blessings will come to those who believe the things which the Lord speaks? (vs. 7, 11)
They will get to see all the same things the brother of Jared saw in his vision (i.e., "all of God's revelations").
They will be blessed with the knowledge of the truthfulness of the words written.
200
How and why were three others to be shown the golden plates?
(Ether 5:3-4)
--See also D&C 6:28
To establish the truthfulness of God's word on Earth.
While the initial reference arose in Deuteronomy 17:6 relating to procedures for law trials, there may also be a reflecting pattern here relating to the fact that there are three members in the Godhead as well. All 3 testify of each other's words of truth.
200
What did President Nelson mean when he implored us to "do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly"?
(Hint: A GCT given in April 2018)
*Answers may vary
300
Name a few things that Jared wanted his brother to ask the Lord.
(Hint: Read Ether 1:34-38)
1- Pray for our language to be preserved.
2- Pray for our friend's families language to also be preserved.
3- Pray to know where we will go next.
Note: The possibility also exists that the language of Jared, and his family & friends, was indeed changed, but they all were changed to the same language, and therefore they were "not confounded" and could still understand one another.
300
Why did the Lord chasten (or discipline) the brother of Jared for 3 hours early on in chapter 2?
(Read vs. 14)
It was "because he remembered not to call upon the name of the Lord."
300
Why could the brother of Jared "not be kept from beholding within the veil"? (vs. 19)
Because of his firm faith & knowledge in the Lord.
300
How can someone tell if they are being persuaded to do something by way of influence of the Holy Spirit?
(Hint: Read Ether 4:11-12)
"For because of my Spirit he shall know that these things are true; for it persuadeth men to do good. And whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do good is of me; for good cometh of none save it be of me. I am the same that leadeth men to all good."
300
Which 3 personages did Moroni say would bear testimony of this work against the world? (vs. 4)
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
300
Name 2 of the 4 "elements" of the framework given by Elder Dale G. Renlund's talk about receiving personal revelation.
(Hint: A GCT given in October 2022)
(1) Studying the scriptures can give us revelation.
(2) Proper purview/domain for revelation revealed.
(3) Can't be contradictory with God's commandments/covenants.
(4) Be opened to future revelation possibilities.
400
What did the Lord promise to do in the promise land?
(Hint: Read vs. 42-43)
To lead Jared's family & friends to a "choice land" and to raise up a "great nation" of people unto Him.
400
What 3 problems did the brother of Jared recognize in the construction of the barges they were building?
(Read vs. 19)
Imagine diving down thousands of feet under the ocean's surface inside a submarine. What main concerns would you have as a passenger?
(1) No air supply
(2) No steering control
(3) No light inside
400
What else did the Lord give to the brother of Jared (besides answers to his questions) that was tangible and useful for other prophets & seers later on?
(Hint: see Ether 3:23)
Two stones, or the "urim and thummim"; also known as "interpreters."
They would later be used by Joseph Smith to assist him in the work of translating the Book of Mormon.
400
Compare & Contrast Ether 4:12 with Moroni 7:17 for this common statement:
In the pre-mortal existence, Satan wanted to force everyone to be good and consequently, Satan wanted to receive God's glory. Is this correct doctrine?
This is incorrect doctrine!
According to scripture, "the devil persuadeth no man to do good" and to "believe not in Christ, [but] deny him, and serve not God..."
The actual scripture in Moses 4:1 states:
"...I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor."
400
According to vs. 6, when shall we know that Moroni did have authority for his work?
"When ye shall see me, and we shall stand before God at the last day."
400
State something that the Gospel Library has to say on the topic of "personal revelation."
(Hint: Look it up!)
"...revelation consists of individual guidance for every person who seeks for it and follows the prescribed course of faith, repentance, and obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
'The Holy Ghost is a revelator,' said Joseph Smith, and “no man can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelations” (HC 6:58). Without revelation, all would be guesswork, darkness, and confusion."
500
Name the Nephite king who translated Ether's 24 gold plates for the rest of the Nephite nation.
(Hint: Read Mosiah 21:27-28, or 28:11-17)
King Mosiah II
(see family-line charted below for clarification)
500
What was the actual name of the brother of Jared?
(Hint: Ether 2:13)
Mahonri Moriancumer
(*Have instructor read background story for this one.)
500
What did the Lord show to the brother of Jared in vision from vs. 25-26?
"All things"--Earth's past, present, and future.
500
*BONUS: Participant gets to ask the other team a question of their own choosing relating to the scriptures!
*Answers may vary but must be satisfactory to the asker of the question.
500
Name one of the three chosen witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
(1) Oliver Cowdery
(2) Martin Harris
(3) David Whitmer
500
Discuss something new that you were able to learn from studying this lesson in Come Follow Me.
*Answers may vary