Helaman 13
What happened when Samuel first went among the Nephites?
They cast him out?
What is a prophet?
Gods mouth piece, modern leader
True of False. Chastisement from the Lord is a sign of His love?
True
How can we show that we follow and believe living prophets?
follow their council, act on invites
Why did Samuel return after having been cast out by the Nephites?
The Lord told him to go back and prophesy unto them
When did Samuel prophecy the savior would come (in years)?
5 years
What are some of the effects of "being brought to the knowledge of the truth" according to Samuel?
"led to believe the holy scriptures, yea, the prophecies of the holy prophets, which are written, which leadeth them to faith on the Lord, and unto repentance, which faith and repentance bringeth a change of heart unto them"
True or False. Most people followed Samuel?
False
What kind of prophet would the Nephites welcome? (according to Samuel)
Do this, and there is no iniquity; do that and ye shall not suffer; yea, he will say: Walk after the pride of your own hearts; yea, walk after the pride of your eyes, and do whatsoever your heart desireth
What were signs of the Saviors birth?
light, no darkness, new star, many signs
"In the latter times the promises of the Lord have been extended to..."
The Lamanites
Could the Nephites hit Samuel with their arrows or stones?
No!
"Ye do not remember the Lord your God in the things with which he hath blessed you, but ye do always remember your __________"
Riches
What were signs of the Saviors death?
no light, storms, earthquakes, broken cities
What does chastise mean?
rebuke or reprimand, humble
Describe the different phases of conversion that happened with the Nephites (2 phases)?
First phase: Those that believed in Samuels words.
Second phase: those that believed after they saw that he could not be hit with their arrows or stones.
Warning from Saumel: "But behold, your days of probation are past; ye have _____________ the day of your salvation until it is everlastingly too late...and ye have sought for _____________ in doing iniquity, which thing is contrary to the nature of that righteousness"
Procrastinated, Happiness
Why are these signs effective ways to signify Jesus' birth and death?
light vs dark
What are some purposes of divine chastening?
repent, refine and sanctify, and redirect course in life for better path
Who did the new believers go to and why?
Nephi. To confess their sins to him and to be baptized.