Ether 6
What happened in Ether 6?
They travel to he promise land and selected a King for them.
What are the roles of the prophet?
Receive revelation, Preach, Guide people
The Scripture Mastery, 3 Nephi 3:7 is about what?
I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded.
What lessons can we learn in Ether 6?
The journey of life, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ provide us with guidance and light to help us during our journey through mortality.
Engaging in sinful behavior
The Scripture Mastery, Helaman 5:1 is about what?
It is upon the rock of our Redeemer … that ye must build your foundation.
Who became their King?
Orihah
What truth can we learn from this account about the consequences of rejecting the Lord’s prophets?
Rejecting the Lord’s prophets can lead to captivity.
The Scripture Mastery Ether 12:6, what principle does it teach us?
Ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.
How many days did they travel in the water?
344 days
Why should we hearken to the words of the prophets?
Why are we so willing to follow the voice of our prophet? For those diligently seeking eternal life, the prophet’s voice brings spiritual safety in very turbulent times. …
Anchoring our souls to the Lord Jesus Christ requires listening to those He sends. Following the prophet in a world of commotion is like being wrapped in a soothing, warm blanket on a freezing cold day. (Neil L. Andersen, “The Prophet of God,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 26)
Complete the Scripture Mastery and what verse is it?
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their ___________. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that ______ themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have _______ in me, then will I make weak things become ______ unto them.
Ether 12:27
Weakness, Humble, Faith, Strong
What are the 4 steps in Likening the Scriptures?
Find important details.
Make comparisons.
Discover valuable lessons.
Determine personal application.
How can ignoring prophetic warnings lead to captivity?
God intended that men and women would be free to make choices between good and evil. When evil choices become the dominant characteristic of a culture or nation, there are serious consequences both in this life and the life to come. People can become enslaved or put themselves in bondage not only to harmful, addictive substances but also to harmful, addictive philosophies that detract from righteous living.
Turning from the worship of the true and living God and worshipping false gods like wealth and fame and engaging in immoral and unrighteous conduct result in bondage in all its insidious manifestations. These include spiritual, physical, and intellectual bondage and sometimes bring destruction. (Quentin L. Cook, “Lamentations of Jeremiah: Beware of Bondage,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 88–89)
Complete the Scripture Mastery and what verse?
Therefore I would that ye should be _____ even as I, or your ______ who is in heaven is perfect.
3 Nephi 12:48
Perfect, Father