2 Nephi 31 The Doctrine of Christ In verses 1-3 Nephi says he is ending his prophecies, but wants to share “a few words which I must speak concerning the doctrine of Christ” (verse 2). He informs us that he will speak in the same manner of...
read more2 Nephi 11:2-8 Why So Much Isaiah? Nephi gives several reasons for quoting Isaiah again, this time for 13 chapters (adding to his three other chapters in 1 Nephi 20-21 and 2 Nephi 27; others who quoted Isaiah in the Book of Mormon are Jacob, Abinadi, Moroni, and Jesus...
read more2 Nephi 1 Lehi’s Last Words to Laman and Lemuel What last words would a righteous father want to say to his recalcitrant sons? 2 Nephi 1 relates Lehi’s words to Laman and Lemuel (verse 1). He spoke to them of their great blessings from...
read more1 Nephi 11:1-5 To Receive Revelation Nephi shows us an exemplary pattern as we seek knowledge and guidance: 1) He desires to know, 2) he believes the Lord could and would teach him, 3) he ponders in his heart, and 4) he asks. (See also 1 Nephi...
read moreWhat a tremendous prophet of God was young Nephi! President Heber J. Grant said, “I read the Book of Mormon as a young man, and fell in love with Nephi more than with any other character … except the Savior of the world. No other individual has made such a...
read more2 Nephi 26:1-11 Definition of Righteousness In verses 1-7, 9-11 Nephi foresees the post-resurrection ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites, followed by their eventual wickedness and destruction. Nephi cites numerous facets of their wickedness, including wars,...
read more2 Nephi 6:2-5; 9:1-3 A Prophet’s Motivation Nephi recorded these powerful teachings of his younger brother Jacob, comprising 2 Nephi 6-10. Jacob states the reasons behind his teachings: It is his duty as an ordained leader of the people of Nephi (6:2). He has...
read more1 Nephi 16:1-5 The Truth Hurts Nephi answered his brothers’ questions about their father’s dream, invited them to keep the commandments, and warned them about the eternal state of the wicked (see 1 Nephi 15:21-36). Their reaction was,...
read more1 Nephi 8:2 The Pattern of Revelation Continues As in 1 Nephi 1-7, the revelations continue in chapter 8 with what may be considered one of the most significant visions ever recorded. Indeed, Lehi’s dream of the tree of life is in a sense the...
read more[Editor’s Note During 2019 we tried to provide you with a large number of resources to augment your Come Follow Me study of the New Testament. It is our desire to continue this as we move into the 2020 course of study, which focuses on the Book of Mormon. As...
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