Isaiah 29 and 2 nephi 27describe the marvelous work and wonder of the restoration, including the coming forth of the book of mormon, the visit. He tells them that they must press forward in following christ. The book of mormon itself provides examples that illustrate how god adapts the way he communicates to the understanding of his servants. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the book the learned man will say he cannot read the sealed book the lord will do a marvelous work and a wondercompare isaiah 29. Thompson, isaiah 5051, the israelite autumn festivals, and the covenant speech of jacob in 2 nephi 610, 126 27. Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom i have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, rejoices in the wisdom of god in providing a savior for mankind. He prophesies of jesus christ and teaches about his atonement and resurrection. As smith illustrates, a thin string or thread is the most common meaning of flaxen cord in the 19th century translation environment of the book of mormon p. Some lds people believe that when joseph smith encountered a passage similar. Jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ 2 nephi 6. Book of mormon central archive respite from the storm 2 nephi 9. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 2527 originally aired.
Maurine and scot proctor have taught book of mormon for many years in. Come, follow me for individuals and families the church of. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon salt lake city, ut. He also testified of the fundamental role the book of mormon would play in the. Darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forththree witnesses will testify of the bookthe. Smith, gossamer thin, 335338 notes the parallels in 2 nephi 26. The book, kept secret from the world, will be witnessed by several people. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ. The book of mormon is essential to gods latterday work. Joseph smith was a seer and a prophet, and 2 nephi 2627 will show us.
The prophet nephi, writing in the 6th century bc, similarly taught that god speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding 2 nephi 31. Bom gospel doctrine resource index the interpreter foundation. See also the commentary offered by brant gardner, second witness. Nephi prophesied, for the book shall be sealed by the power of god, and the. What are the 5 mostfrequently quoted scriptures from each of the. Isaiah 29 2 nephi 25, 26, 27 a marvelous work and a wonder. To help students identify gospel truths found in 2 nephi 27. Multiple ancient near eastern kingdoms imported cedars of lebanon to use in. In february 1828, martin harris took a journey east to new york city with a transcription of some of the.
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