Scriptures 1
What was the celestial sign that appeared at the time of Christ's birth?
A new star in the sky.
What was the state of the Nephites as they awaited Christ's birth?
They were wicked and unbelieving.
What did the Gadianton robbers cause among the people in 3rd Nephi?
Great destruction and fear.
What message does Jesus give his disciples to comfort them during their trials?
To be of good cheer.
What happens three years after the Gadianton robbers are destroyed?
The Nephites become wicked and full of pride again.
What sign was given to indicate the night before Christ's birth?
A day and a night with no darkness.
How long ago had Samuel the Lamanite prophesized about Christ's birth to the Nephites?
5 years.
Who united together against the Gadianton robbers?
The Lamanites and the Nephites.
What was the context in which Jesus told the Nephites to be of good cheer? (Hint: Why did he tell the Nephites to be of good cheer?)
The fear and anxiety surrounding his birth.
What cities did the Nephites gather in?
Zarahemla and Bountiful
Who prophesized the signs of Christ's birth to the Nephites?
Samuel the Lamanite.
How long did Nephi pray for the salvation of the believers?
A whole day.
What gave the Gadianton robbers their increasing strength?
The wickedness of the people.
"____________ and be of good cheer"
"Lift up your head, and be of good cheer"
What is the name of the leader of the Gadianton robbers and the Chief Governor of the Nephites?
Giddianhi and Lachoneous
What did the unbelievers plan to do if the signs did not appear by a certain day?
Kill the believers.
What did the believers do when they saw the Gadianton robbers coming their way to attack them?
The knelt down to the ground and prayed.
What did the Nephites chant in one unified voice after defeating the Gadianton robbers?
Hosana, blessed be God.
What significant event does Jesus reference when he tells the Nephites to be of good cheer?
His resurrection
What would happen if the Chief Governor did not listen to the letter?
The Gadianton robbers would kill all the Nephites and take everything they owned.
What did the unbelievers do when they saw the signs? (Hint: sign of fear)
They fell to the ground.
What was the name of the prophet who prayed for the signs to be fulfilled to save the believers?
Nephi
What was the result of the Nephites and Lamanites combining forces?
They were able to maintain their lands but were still threatened by the robbers.
How can the idea of "be of good cheer" apply to modern-day challenges by believers?
(Ex: Maintaining faith, trusting in God's plan, finding joy)
What did the leader of the Gadianton robbers want from the Chief Governer?
His lands, everything they owned, and to join the Gadianton robbers.