Prophets
Helaman 13:24
What have the wicked people done to previous prophets?
They have cast them out, stoned them, mocked them, killed them, etc.
Helaman 14:2
How soon will Christ be born?
In 5 years
Helaman 14:20, 27
What will happen to the sun, moon and stars?
The world will be in complete darkness for 3 days.
The sun, moon, and stars will give no light.
Helaman 13:1
What group of people were righteous and keeping the commandments of God?
The Lamanites
Helaman 16:2
Why couldn't the stones and arrows hit Samuel?
The Spirit of God was with him and protected him
Helaman 13:3-4
How did prophets know what to preach to the people?
The Spirit of the Lord told them what they needed to say
Helaman 14:5
What will they see in the sky?
A bright new star will arise.
Helaman 14:21-22
What natural disasters will happen?
There will be violent storms (thunder, lightning and hail) and earthquakes
Helaman 13:11
What must the Nephites do in order to be saved from destruction?
REPENT, turn back to the Lord
Helaman 13:4, 14:11-12
Why does Samuel climb the wall?
The people would not let him into the city, so he climbed the wall to preach unto them of repentance and Jesus Christ
Acts 10:43
What is the role of a prophet?
They are witnesses of Christ.
They speak what the Lord wants us to hear.
Helaman 14:3-4
What will happen regarding the heavens?
The night before His coming will be as day.
For one day and a night and a day there shall be no darkness.
Helaman 14: 23
How will the landscape change?
Mountains are flattened and valleys become mountains
Helaman 15:3
What does it mean to 'chasten'?
Why does the Lord chasten us?
To chasten means to discipline or to punish.
He chastens us because he loves us. He wants us to turn to Him and come back.
Helaman 14:15-16
What is the purpose of the Atonement?
To redeem us of our sins that we may live with God again.
To save us form spiritual death, to bring to pass eternal life, so we may enter into the Lord's presence.
Helaman 14:9
What does the Lord command prophets to do?
Prophesy unto the people of Jesus Christ and His gospel
Helaman 14:25
What miracle will happen involving graves?
Saints (celestial quality people) will rise from the dead and minister unto the people.
Helaman 13:21-22
What have the people done instead of being grateful and remembering God?
They have become prideful of their riches and treasures.
They love their possessions more than the Lord.
Helaman 14:13
What does Helaman mean by 'merits'?
(Additional scripture: D&C 19:16-20)
Jesus' Atonement
what He did for you and I
Jesus' suffering for a remission of our sins
3 Nephi 23:9-10
What truth about prophets is taught in these verses?
Their prophecies/words will be fulfilled.
Helaman 15:4
What does he mean when he says God 'hated' the Lamanites?
Is it possible for God to love some people and hate others?
God loves everyone infinitely and that love never changes.
He hated the sinful actions of the Lamanites.
Pres. Nelson said, "the word HATE in this context means, BLESS LESS."
Helaman 13:13
What does Samuel say is the only reason God hasn't burned Zarahemla already?
There were still a few righteous people in the city.