Definitions
"Gentiles" means:
1. People who are soft and kind
2. People who are non-Israelite / non-Jewish, OR people without the gospel
3. People from the book of Genesis
People who are non-Israelite / non-Jewish, OR people without the gospel
What event / sign is prophesied in verses 1–3?
(- - - - - - - - is a sign that the Lord is - - - - - - in the latter days.)
The coming forth of the Book of Mormon is a sign that the Lord is fulfilling His covenant to gather Israel in the latter days.
According to verses 1-2, what did the Savior invite the Gentiles of the last days to do?
“turn … from your wicked ways,” “repent of your evil doings,” and “come unto me, and be baptized in my name.”
"House of Israel" refers to:
1. An old house that was built in Jerusalem
2. A tribe of Hebrews that escaped Egypt
3. The descendants of the Old Testament prophet Jacob (Israel), OR true believers in Jesus Christ who have made covenants with God
The descendants of the Old Testament prophet Jacob (Israel), OR true believers in Jesus Christ who have made covenants with God
According to verses 4–5, what did Mormon say people in the last days (our day!) would spurn, and who would they deny?
Spurn - “The doings of the Lord.”
Deny - Christ
According to verse 2, what blessings does Jesus Christ promise to the Gentiles if they will accept His invitations and come unto Him?
Receiving a remission of sins, being filled with the Holy Ghost, and being numbered among His people.
"Spurn" means:
1. To disregard or reject with disdain or contempt
2. To spoil something by burning it
3. To accept with unconditional love
To disregard or reject with disdain or contempt
What do you think Mormon meant when he wrote, “Wo unto him that spurneth at the doings of the Lord … [and] shall deny the Christ and his works” (verse 5)?
Those who spurn the Lord’s doings and deny Him will eventually experience sadness and regret.
What "if/then" principle can we identify from verse 2 (and the previous 2 questions?
If we .......... then............
If we repent, come unto Jesus Christ, and be baptized, then we will receive a remission of our sins, be filled with the Holy Ghost, and be numbered with the house of Israel.
Write down this sentence and finish it:
"“I will come unto Christ by …"
Keep it in your scriptures as a reminder :)
"The Lord’s covenant with Israel" refers to:
1. The promise that he would not flood the Earth again
2. A promise to the faithful that included gospel blessings, priesthood authority, eternal families, and a land of inheritance
3. A promise the Lord made with Jacob (Israel) but not including his sons
A promise to the faithful that included gospel blessings, priesthood authority, eternal families, and a land of inheritance
According to verses 6–8, what are some examples of the Lord’s doings that people deny or spurn?
- the revelations of the Lord, prophecy, gifts, tongues, healings, the power of the Holy Ghost, miracles....
Read out the following quote from True to the Faith:
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"Wo" means:
1. Wow, or oh my goodness
2. Halt, or stop what you are doing
3. Deep sadness and regret
Deep sadness and regret