3 Nephi 15 - 18

3 Nephi 15

100

What is/was the purpose of the "law of Moses"?

To point to Jesus Christ as the ultimate sacrifice and redeemer of all men. 9 Behold, I am the law, and the light. Look unto me, and endure to the end, and ye shall live; for unto him that endureth to the end will I give eternal life.

200

To whom did Jesus refer when he told Peter and his disciples after his resurrection "other sheep have I that are not of this fold"?

Jesus referred to the Nephites and Lamanites in America. 12 Ye are my disciples; and ye are a light unto this people, who are a remnant of the house of Joseph. 13 And behold, this is the land of your inheritance; and the Father hath given it unto you.

300

Why didn't Jesus tell Peter, James and John about the Nephites?

Because of the stiffneckedness and unbelief of the people. 18 And now, because of stiffneckedness and unbelief they understood not my word; therefore I was commanded to say no more of the Father concerning this thing unto them.

400

Who were the Nephites numbered with?

The people that were given to Jesus by Heavenly Father and included in the covenant people. 24 But behold, ye have both heard my voice, and seen me; and ye are my sheep, and ye are numbered among those whom the Father hath given me.

500

Whom did Peter, James and John think Jesus was talking about when he said "other sheep have I not of this fold?"

The Gentiles 22 And they understood me not, for they supposed it had been the Gentiles; for they understood not that the Gentiles should be converted through their preaching.

3 Nephi 16

100

What do we know of the "other sheep" that Jesus told the Nephites were not of this land nr of the land of Jerusalem unto whom he ad not ever ministered to before?

That they have never heard his voice nor seen him but will be numbered with the House of Israel if they believe in Him. 1 And verily, verily, I say unto you that I have other sheep, which are not of this land, neither of the land of Jerusalem, neither in any parts of that land round about whither I have been to minister. 2 For they of whom I speak are they who have not as yet heard my voice; neither have I at any time manifested myself unto them. 3 But I have received a commandment of the Father that I shall go unto them, and that they shall hear my voice, and shall be numbered among my sheep, that there may be one fold and one shepherd; therefore I go to show myself unto them.

200

Jesus commanded the Nephites (specifically Nephi) to do what regarding these "other sheep"?

To write about them so that the Jews and the Gentiles would be aware of them. 4 And I command you that ye shall write these sayings after I am gone, that if it so be that my people at Jerusalem, they who have seen me and been with me in my ministry, do not ask the Father in my name, that they may receive a knowledge of you by the Holy Ghost, and also of the other tribes whom they know not of, that these sayings which ye shall write shall be kept and shall be manifested unto the Gentiles, that through the fulness of the Gentiles, the remnant of their seed, who shall be scattered forth upon the face of the earth because of their unbelief, may be brought in, or may be brought to a knowledge of me, their Redeemer.

300

What is the one reason that the fullness of the Gospel is given to the Gentiles rather than the Jews?

The Gentiles beived in Himbut the Jews did not. 6 And blessed are the Gentiles, because of their belief in me, in and of the Holy Ghost, which witnesses unto them of me and of the Father. 7 Behold, because of their belief in me, saith the Father, and because of the unbelief of you, O house of Israel, in the latter day shall the truth come unto the Gentiles, that the fullness of these things shall be made known unto them.

400

What will happen to the Gentiles who do not believe in Him?

They will be trodden under the feet of the House of Israel. 8 But wo, saith the Father, unto the unbelieving of the Gentiles—for notwithstanding they have come forth upon the face of this land, and have scattered my people who are of the house of Israel; and my people who are of the house of Israel have been cast out from among them, and have been trodden under feet by them;

500

Why has Jesus caused such tribulations to come unto his people?

Because of their unbelief, forgetfulness, and disobedience. 9 And because of the mercies of the Father unto the Gentiles, and also the judgments of the Father upon my people who are of the house of Israel, verily, verily, I say unto you, that after all this, and I have caused my people who are of the house of Israel to be smitten, and to be afflicted, and to be slain, and to be cast out from among them, and to become hated by them, and to become a hiss and a byword among them—

3 Nephi 17

100

Why did Jesus tell the Nephites to go home and prepare themselves for his message the next day?

They were not understanding his words completely and he wanted them to pray for the spirit to help them understand better. 2: I perceive that ye are weak, that ye cannot understand all my words which I am commanded of the Father to speak unto you at this time. 3 Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again.

200

Where did Jesus tell the Nephites that he was going to go while they prepared themselves?

To Heavenly Father and then to the Lost Tribes. 4 But now I go unto the Father, and also to show myself unto the lost tribes of Israel, for they are not lost unto the Father, for he knoweth whither he hath taken them.

300

What did Jesus do when he saw how sad the people were when he said he was going away?

Jesus invited them to bring all their sick to him to be healed. 7 Have ye any that are sick among you? Bring them hither. Have ye any that are lame, or blind, or halt, or maimed, or leprous, or that are withered, or that are deaf, or that are afflicted in any manner? Bring them hither and I will heal them, for I have compassion upon you; my bowels are filled with mercy. 8 For I perceive that ye desire that I should show unto you what I have done unto your brethren at Jerusalem, for I see that your faith is sufficient that I should heal you.

400

Why did Jesus groan when the people brought their little children to him to be blessed?

It made him very sad that they had to live in such wickedness. 14 And it came to pass that when they had knelt upon the ground, Jesus groaned within himself, and said: Father, I am troubled because of the wickedness of the people of the house of Israel.

500

Why don't we know the words Jesus spake when he prayed to Heavenly Father for the Nephites?

He prayed words too great and marvelous to write or speak. 17 And no tongue can speak, neither can there be written by any man, neither can the hearts of men conceive so great and marvelous things as we both saw and heard Jesus speak; and no one can conceive of the joy which filled our souls at the time we heard him pray for us unto the Father.

3 Nephi 18

100

What was the significance of the bread and water ceremony that Jesus initiated among the Nephites:

It showed that they were willing to obey Jesus commandments. 10 And when the disciples had done this, Jesus said unto them: Blessed are ye for this thing which ye have done, for this is fulfilling my commandments, and this doth witness unto the Father that ye are willing to do that which I have commanded you.

200

What two things was the sacrament supposed to remind them of?

The bread was to remind them of his body which he showed to them and the commandments that they were expected to obey and the wine was to remind them of Jesus blood that ransomed them from their sins. 7 And this shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have shown unto you. And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you. 11 And this shall ye always do to those who repent and are baptized in my name; and ye shall do it in remembrance of my blood, which I have shed for you, that ye may witness unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.

300

How did Jesus tell the people they were to be protected from the temptations of the devil?

He said they needed to watch and pray always. 5 Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always, lest ye be tempted by the devil, and ye be led away captive by him.

400

Who did Jesus want the people to model themselves after?

He told them to do the things that he did. 16 And as I have prayed among you even so shall ye pray in my church, among my people who do repent and are baptized in my name. Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.

500

Did Jesus tell the Nephites to exclude the Lamanites from their worship services?

No, he told them not to exclude anyone, but to help them and pray for them if they didn't believe. 22 And behold, ye shall meet together oft; and ye shall not forbid any man from coming unto you when ye shall meet together, but suffer them that they may come unto you and forbid them not; 23 But ye shall pray for them, and shall not cast them out; and if it so be that they come unto you oft ye shall pray for them unto the Father, in my name.

Pot Luck

100

When will Jesus take the fullness of the gospel from the Gentiles?

When they peak in the pride cycle. 10 And thus commandeth the Father that I should say unto you: At that day when the Gentiles shall sin against my gospel, and shall reject the fulness of my gospel, and shall be lifted up in the pride of their hearts above all nations, and above all the people of the whole earth, and shall be filled with all manner of lyings, and of deceits, and of mischiefs, and all manner of hypocrisy, and murders, and priestcrafts, and whoredoms, and of secret abominations; and if they shall do all those things, and shall reject the fulness of my gospel, behold, saith the Father, I will bring the fulness of my gospel from among them.

200

What did the Nephites see when Jesus blessed their children?

They saw angels come down from heaven and encircle the children and also fire encircled the children, and the angels ministered unto the children. 24 And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw angels descending out of heaven as it were in the midst of fire; and they came down and encircled those little ones about, and they were encircled about with fire; and the angels did minister unto them.

300

How many men women and children were present when Jesus blessed the children?

2500 souls. 25 And the multitude did see and hear and bear record; and they know that their record is true for they all of them did see and hear, every man for himself; and they were in number about two thousand and five hundred souls; and they did consist of men, women, and children.

400

What happens to those who take the sacrament unworthily?

They are damned. 29 For whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to his soul; therefore if ye know that a man is unworthy to eat and drink of my flesh and blood ye shall forbid him.

500

What should the elders do if someone takes the sacrament unworthily?

Stop him, but if he repents, then let him come back. 30 Nevertheless, ye shall not cast him out from among you, but ye shall minister unto him and shall pray for him unto the Father, in my name; and if it so be that he repenteth and is baptized in my name, then shall ye receive him, and shall minister unto him of my flesh and blood.