Mosiah 3

Mosiah 3

Mosiah 3: 1-7

which is to come..........................................................prophetic about future events
angel.....................................................................speaks with authority of an angel
awake and hear......................................................receiver to be awake and alert
Lord hath heard...........................................................the Lord has chosen to given the message
judged of thy righteousness.......................................the great Judge finds you worthy
shall come down.......................................................Christ to be born (Messiah)
mighty miracles.........................................................of a strong and notable manner
shall suffer temptation....................................................will have a mortal test like others
great anguish............................................................will understand what others go through

King Benjamin receives a witness and a prophecy concerning the mortal ministry of the future Messiah.

Mosiah 3: 8-13

Creator..............................................................among his titles is the Creator
faith through his name...................................................men must believe in Him to be saved
consider him a man.................................................the world in general will reject his most important role
rise the 3rd day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Christ will be the first resurrected on the earth
blood atones.......................................................reconciliation will require Christ's life with blood
for the sins.........................................................a universal reconciliation for all sinners
holy prophets.....................................................will work with his chosen servants, who will likewise suffer

The atonement of Christ will cover the sins of the righteous through all time.  This makes it a universal.  And men must accept this role in order to be saved from their sins.  Also, the Lord will have a profound understanding of the severe trials of men because of his own life and experiences.

Mosiah 3: 14-20

law of Moses........................................................given because of the limitations of men
hardened hearts....................................................men will reject the main purpose of the Law of Moses
Adam and Christ.....................................................mortality and immortality have their laws
no other name.........................................................Decreed;  only on Savior, Jesus Christ
children saved........................................................The atonement is automatic for children
yield..................................................................we must overcome Satan and we must believe in Christ through the Holy Ghost
like a child.............................................................children are acceptable before Christ.  We must earn the acceptability according to his commandments
knowledge shall spread...............................................The future will see the mission of Christ taught to all the world

Christ provides a law for men to live by in order for the atonement to take place.  He will send the Spirit to help men, but if they reject the Holy Ghost they will be unable to qualify for the full effects of the Atonement.  The laws given are to define the law, but the Lord understands the severity of the trial, so he allows for men to earn reconciliation, if they do as he requires.  Children under the age of accountability qualify automatically.

Mosiah 3: 21-27

none blameless..........................................................No one can find excuses
bright testimony...........................................................King Benjamin's words published and binding
evil..........................................................................will have everlasting consequences
cup of wrath.............................................................men who willingly transgress the law are under condemnation
torment is like.......................................................the punishment is made symbolic to make certain men understand how tragic a missed life will be.

King Benjamin makes it clear that each person must work out his own salvation with the help of the Lord.

Mosiah 3

This chapter stresses to men and women their responsibility with the Lord for designing and living their lives in a way that will be acceptable to the Lord, so that they can earn everlasting life.