Introduction-2 Nephi
What is the purpose of the Book of Mormon?
To convince all that Jesus is the Christ
In the allegory of the olive tree, what task are the other servants asked to do? What does this task represent?
To graft the scattered branches back into the mother tree, which represents gathering scattered Israel.
How did the people stay righteous when the Lord blessed them with riches?
They didn’t set their hearts on riches/they shared their riches with others.
In the book of Helaman, how did Nephi invite the voice of the Lord to come to him?
Through pondering in his heart.
What type of sorrow is pleasing to God?
Sorrow that leads to repentance/godly sorrow.
What did Nephi believe that gave him the faith necessary to go for the brass plates?
That God would prepare a way for him to do his will.
According to King Benjamin, what is one way that we can serve God?
By serving others.
How did Alma gain his testimony?
Through the Holy Ghost, after fasting and praying.
When prophets prophesy of destruction, as Samuel did, how can we escape the destruction?
Through repentance.
When did the people in the Book of Mormon become so wicked that God would not accept them if they repented?
Never. God was always ready to accept them if they repented.
What is the meaning of the iron rod leading to the tree of life in Lehi’s dream?
The word of God leads us to Christ/helps us to feel his love.
According to King Benjamin, how can we overcome the natural man?
Through the atonement of Christ.
What does it mean that Jesus Christ saves us from our sins, and not in our sins?
In order to be saved, we must repent of our sins.
Who set the perfect example?
Jesus Christ.
Why did the Lord have compassion on the Brother of Jared and his friends and family?
Because he cried unto the Lord for a long time.
What two deaths does Jesus Christ save us from?
Physical and spiritual death.
What caused a mighty change of heart in king Benjamin’s people?
The spirit of the Lord.
What was more powerful than the sword in getting the people to do what was right?
The word of God.
What Jesus have the people do, that led them to be spiritually filled?
Partake of the sacrament.
What quality did the Jaredites have when the Lord blessed them? What opposite quality did they have when they experienced God’s judgements?
They were blessed when they were humble. God’s judgments came when they were prideful.
Why was Jesus baptized, when he was already perfect?
To be obedient to God’s commandments/to set the example for us.
What are some things the people at the waters of Mormon covenant to do at baptism?
To serve God/to stand as a witness of God/to serve others.
What good example did Pahoran show in responding to Moroni’s letter?
He was not offended.
What did Jesus’ disciples desire most after his first visit?
The gift of the Holy Ghost.
According to Moroni, how did disciples of Christ look after each other?
Meeting together often/writing down their names/having them pray/nourishing them by the word of God.