2 Nephi 31
2 Nephi 31: 1-10
cannot write.............................................................insufficient room to write his thoughts?
doctrine of Christ.....................................................most important subject of all--Christ
according to their language.........................................Spirit finds us where we are developmentally
Lamb of God.....................................................................Christ
baptized by water........................................................law of the Kingdom, honored by Christ
righteousness............................................................needful for even Christ to fulfill the ordinance
Holy Ghost..................................................................the baptism of fire
showeth men...................................................................we are to follow His example
Since Christ followed the rules and ordinance of the Gospel, so should we follow His example.
2 Nephi 31: 11-17
repent............................................................................the law of the Father
do the things....................................................................follow Christ's example
name of Christ.................................................................fulfilled by baptism, followed by obedience
deny me..........................................................................do not turn your back on Christ
endureth........................................................................Salvation to those who remain faithful
the gate....................................................................the entry into the Kingdom
We are to follow Christ's example, and by so doing we become his children in the Kingdom of God.
2 Nephi 31: 18-21
the gift...............................................................the gift of the Holy Ghost given to the faithful
brightness of hope................................................motivation to succeed
none other...........................................................a single method of entry. No alternatives.
Amen.................................................................Nephi's seal of this testimony
How to survive the temptations and distractions that would deter a man from succeeding in life.
Nephi recounts that the entry into the Kingdom of God commences with baptism, first by fire, and then by the baptism of fire when the Holy Ghost becomes his gift to guide him. Then a man need only endure to the end. Then salvation and eternal life are bestowed upon him.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
2 Nephi 2
2 Nephi 2
2 Nephi 2: 1-6
rudeness of brothers........................................................Jacob underwent some kind of mockery or nastiness from his older brothers
consecrate afflictions.................................................The Lord knows when righteous people and innocent people suffer by the hands of others.
redeemed....................................................the Lord has chosen Jacob. He is protected
blessed........................................................he lives under the observance of a just God
justification....................................................God is a righteous God. He metes out righteous judgment
temporal and spirtitual.................................Divine laws work on both levels
Holy Messiah...............................................the Lord is consistent and the consequences are eternal
This section illustrates that the Lord knows all his children, and he explains how His favor will sustain and elevate his righteous children. Jacob is assured of this from his father Lehi
2 Nephi 2: 7-10
broken heart and contrite spirit.............................attributes of the repentent. We must have remorse and we must fight to do things right, even when it hurts
make known.................................................these principles are universal, must be taught
merits and mercy............................................to earn entry to the kingdom one must do something and one must give and receive mercy
Holy Messiah............................................he did both of these prerequisites
intercession..........................................The Father will only honor the salvation of the qualified
punishment affixed...............................Divine rule. No one is save who is not qualified. For us this means we must earn the mercy of Christ.
judge....................................................Christ himself will judge all men. Each will need to stand before him
The passage instructs us about the operating principles of justice and mercy. The ground rules of both are explained and the overruling power of mercy is explained. If we seek salvation and eternal life, it will be by Christ's mercy. We must become His. There is no other way.
1 Nephi 2: 11-24
Opposition in all things...............................we grow by understanding the spiritual polarities. We make good choices by them
without opposition, no purpose.............................if we exist with no learning, there is no point.
forbidden fruit..........................................choosing the wrong polarity. It teaches us, but it alienates us as well and requires repentence
driven out.............................................Adam and Eve broke this rule. They were punished
children.................................................this state actually made it possible to have families.
probation...............................................allows all of us to live under probation. It teaches us
state............................................................Adam and Eve started in a spiritual situation but moved to a mortal one. This enables them to make real choices
joy .............................................................a result of making correct choices
wisdom......................................................the Lord knows the value of doing things this way
A spirtual philosophical introspection would teach us all to accept the polarities of life. We were meant to learn from them, but to choose the right course. We benefit both here and in the eternities by choosing the correct course.
2 Nephi 2: 25
men are that they might have joy
2 Nephi 2: 26-30
Messiah................................................................the one who makes all the life experiences work
free.................................................................free agency given to choose the right course
look to Messiah................................................follow the Christ. He gives the principles
can choose evil.....................................................given to us, but encouraged to go the other way
choose eternal life................................................make the commitment. It will save you.
Last words..........................................................the dying wish of Lehi to his good son.
souls............................................................This applies to you, but also to others.
Men are given the free agency to make eternal choices. Life is meant to try and test us all so that we can experience the great joy that comes as we do right. The promise extends to all.
2 Nephi 2
This chapter of the Book of Mormon is extremely important to anyone who wants to earn the blessings promised by Christ to the faithful. It promises to help us both in mortality and beyond.
2 Nephi 2: 1-6
rudeness of brothers........................................................Jacob underwent some kind of mockery or nastiness from his older brothers
consecrate afflictions.................................................The Lord knows when righteous people and innocent people suffer by the hands of others.
redeemed....................................................the Lord has chosen Jacob. He is protected
blessed........................................................he lives under the observance of a just God
justification....................................................God is a righteous God. He metes out righteous judgment
temporal and spirtitual.................................Divine laws work on both levels
Holy Messiah...............................................the Lord is consistent and the consequences are eternal
This section illustrates that the Lord knows all his children, and he explains how His favor will sustain and elevate his righteous children. Jacob is assured of this from his father Lehi
2 Nephi 2: 7-10
broken heart and contrite spirit.............................attributes of the repentent. We must have remorse and we must fight to do things right, even when it hurts
make known.................................................these principles are universal, must be taught
merits and mercy............................................to earn entry to the kingdom one must do something and one must give and receive mercy
Holy Messiah............................................he did both of these prerequisites
intercession..........................................The Father will only honor the salvation of the qualified
punishment affixed...............................Divine rule. No one is save who is not qualified. For us this means we must earn the mercy of Christ.
judge....................................................Christ himself will judge all men. Each will need to stand before him
The passage instructs us about the operating principles of justice and mercy. The ground rules of both are explained and the overruling power of mercy is explained. If we seek salvation and eternal life, it will be by Christ's mercy. We must become His. There is no other way.
1 Nephi 2: 11-24
Opposition in all things...............................we grow by understanding the spiritual polarities. We make good choices by them
without opposition, no purpose.............................if we exist with no learning, there is no point.
forbidden fruit..........................................choosing the wrong polarity. It teaches us, but it alienates us as well and requires repentence
driven out.............................................Adam and Eve broke this rule. They were punished
children.................................................this state actually made it possible to have families.
probation...............................................allows all of us to live under probation. It teaches us
state............................................................Adam and Eve started in a spiritual situation but moved to a mortal one. This enables them to make real choices
joy .............................................................a result of making correct choices
wisdom......................................................the Lord knows the value of doing things this way
A spirtual philosophical introspection would teach us all to accept the polarities of life. We were meant to learn from them, but to choose the right course. We benefit both here and in the eternities by choosing the correct course.
2 Nephi 2: 25
men are that they might have joy
2 Nephi 2: 26-30
Messiah................................................................the one who makes all the life experiences work
free.................................................................free agency given to choose the right course
look to Messiah................................................follow the Christ. He gives the principles
can choose evil.....................................................given to us, but encouraged to go the other way
choose eternal life................................................make the commitment. It will save you.
Last words..........................................................the dying wish of Lehi to his good son.
souls............................................................This applies to you, but also to others.
Men are given the free agency to make eternal choices. Life is meant to try and test us all so that we can experience the great joy that comes as we do right. The promise extends to all.
2 Nephi 2
This chapter of the Book of Mormon is extremely important to anyone who wants to earn the blessings promised by Christ to the faithful. It promises to help us both in mortality and beyond.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
1 Nephi 15
1 Nephi 15
1 Nephi 15: 1-4
brothers disputing...........................................they are not united in their understanding of Lehi's dream
a man should enquire....................................why dispute. Man has prayer and can come to a divine understanding
hardness of hearts.........................................did not listen to the commandment to pray and seek
what would come to pass.................................Nephi disturbed. He knows his brother's descendants will survive, but not his own
beheld their fall...............................................the vision included the demise of the Nephites
1 Nephi 15: 5-12
afflictions................................................Nephi full of grief. Unable to deal with his emotions
we cannot understand.......................................the acknowledge an inability
Have ye?..........................................................Nephi confronts them directly and bluntly
Lord maketh not..............................................they claim no direct communication with God
commandments-perish..........................................to find salvation in the Lord a man must follow God
process..............................................................they have been taught to follow prayerful searches
parable of the olive...............................................a parable taught to the family of Lehi, to guide them
Nephi confronts his brothers who have not followed the commandment to pray about the teachings of Lehi. He believes, but they do not. They claim that they cannot receive revelation
1 Nephi 15: 13-18
overview................................................Nephi briefly summarizes Lehi's sermon
come to knowledge......................................a day of conversion will fall on all the descendants of Lehi
rock of salvation............................................these people will accept Christ, the Messiah
grafted in...............................................although a lost tribe, these people will become part of the House of Israel
scattered...............................................Lehi told the family that their children would be smitten and scattered by the Gentiles
whole house of Israel...............................the curse of apostasy would affect the whole House of Israel, the opportunity will come to repent and restore itself to God
After a period of scattering and destruction after the coming of the Gentiles, the House of Lehi would become again the House of Israel, after accepting Christ.
1 Nephi 15: 19-29
restoration of the Jews..............................he also let them know about the Jews themselves
words of Isaiah.......................................Nephi knows and teaches the works of Isaiah
what meaneth..............................................They still don't get it. Nephi becomes the teacher
tree................................................the tree of life
rod of iron...........................................word of God
hold fast............................................use it to hold onto and to help keep on the path
give heed and exhort...........................Nephi teaches his brothers and gives them a challenge
river of water....................................filth of the world, Satan, a destructive force that takes men backwards
gulf....................................................the filth keeps the imprudent from attaining to the tree of life
hell for the wicked............................symbolic separation from things that lead to Eternal Life
The brothers become students to Nephi, instead of seeking the knowledge themselves. Nephi explains the items in Lehi's dream
1 Nephi 15: 30-
justice of God.................................there are divine laws that a man must listen to
temporal and spiritual..........................the law of God pertains both to the mortal and immortal aspects of life
probation........................................we are responsible for how we behave in life
die in wickedness.....................................people can lose their futures by dying spiritually
kingdom of God...................................not filthy, pure
place prepared.......................................the ones who fail will go somewhere. Separated.
devil...................................................Satan is the author of the wickedness that destroys.
Tree of Life..................................the biggest and most important gift
God has firm rules to return to him. The dream teaches people how to get to the destination. It involves seeking the Tree of Life by following the path and holding firm to the Iron Rod. Those who move away fall into the filth and can die spiritually. This has everlasting consequences
Chapter 15
This chapter gives important keys for the understanding of the teachings of Lehi. It contrasts with the beliefs of Nephi's brothers who find spiritually impossible. Prayer is essential for understanding, and following the commandments is essential to obtain Eternal Life.
1 Nephi 15: 1-4
brothers disputing...........................................they are not united in their understanding of Lehi's dream
a man should enquire....................................why dispute. Man has prayer and can come to a divine understanding
hardness of hearts.........................................did not listen to the commandment to pray and seek
what would come to pass.................................Nephi disturbed. He knows his brother's descendants will survive, but not his own
beheld their fall...............................................the vision included the demise of the Nephites
1 Nephi 15: 5-12
afflictions................................................Nephi full of grief. Unable to deal with his emotions
we cannot understand.......................................the acknowledge an inability
Have ye?..........................................................Nephi confronts them directly and bluntly
Lord maketh not..............................................they claim no direct communication with God
commandments-perish..........................................to find salvation in the Lord a man must follow God
process..............................................................they have been taught to follow prayerful searches
parable of the olive...............................................a parable taught to the family of Lehi, to guide them
Nephi confronts his brothers who have not followed the commandment to pray about the teachings of Lehi. He believes, but they do not. They claim that they cannot receive revelation
1 Nephi 15: 13-18
overview................................................Nephi briefly summarizes Lehi's sermon
come to knowledge......................................a day of conversion will fall on all the descendants of Lehi
rock of salvation............................................these people will accept Christ, the Messiah
grafted in...............................................although a lost tribe, these people will become part of the House of Israel
scattered...............................................Lehi told the family that their children would be smitten and scattered by the Gentiles
whole house of Israel...............................the curse of apostasy would affect the whole House of Israel, the opportunity will come to repent and restore itself to God
After a period of scattering and destruction after the coming of the Gentiles, the House of Lehi would become again the House of Israel, after accepting Christ.
1 Nephi 15: 19-29
restoration of the Jews..............................he also let them know about the Jews themselves
words of Isaiah.......................................Nephi knows and teaches the works of Isaiah
what meaneth..............................................They still don't get it. Nephi becomes the teacher
tree................................................the tree of life
rod of iron...........................................word of God
hold fast............................................use it to hold onto and to help keep on the path
give heed and exhort...........................Nephi teaches his brothers and gives them a challenge
river of water....................................filth of the world, Satan, a destructive force that takes men backwards
gulf....................................................the filth keeps the imprudent from attaining to the tree of life
hell for the wicked............................symbolic separation from things that lead to Eternal Life
The brothers become students to Nephi, instead of seeking the knowledge themselves. Nephi explains the items in Lehi's dream
1 Nephi 15: 30-
justice of God.................................there are divine laws that a man must listen to
temporal and spiritual..........................the law of God pertains both to the mortal and immortal aspects of life
probation........................................we are responsible for how we behave in life
die in wickedness.....................................people can lose their futures by dying spiritually
kingdom of God...................................not filthy, pure
place prepared.......................................the ones who fail will go somewhere. Separated.
devil...................................................Satan is the author of the wickedness that destroys.
Tree of Life..................................the biggest and most important gift
God has firm rules to return to him. The dream teaches people how to get to the destination. It involves seeking the Tree of Life by following the path and holding firm to the Iron Rod. Those who move away fall into the filth and can die spiritually. This has everlasting consequences
Chapter 15
This chapter gives important keys for the understanding of the teachings of Lehi. It contrasts with the beliefs of Nephi's brothers who find spiritually impossible. Prayer is essential for understanding, and following the commandments is essential to obtain Eternal Life.
Friday, September 28, 2012
1 Nephi 8
1 Nephi 8
1 Nephi 8: 1-4
gather seeds......................................preparations made for their long journey
dreamed a dream, vision............................Hebraism, a dreamer or visionary working within his calling
Nephi and Sam and children........................Lehi receives comfort about two of his sons
Laman and Lemuel................................very distraught over the message of the other 2 sons
dark and dreary....................................the symbolism surrounding the families of Laman and Lemuel
The prophet Lehi receives a message concerning the future spiritual welfare of his family
1 Nephi 8: 5-18
saw a man................................................in the dream, Lehi visited by angel messenger
bade me follow...........................................instruction to pay attention, to follow
journey in darkness...................................sees a lot of unsettling images
prays for delivery........................................the prophet looks for promising imagery. Disturbed
sees a field.....................................................a wide open are, immediate answer
tree and fruit...............................................Lehi sees a much different image, something desirable
did partake............................................Lehi enjoying the better future, very happy with it
concern for family.....................................symbolically Lehi receives the promise. Wants it for his family
cast eyes..............................................tries to locate his family. Makes efforts to understand family
tree and river...........................................more symbolism, not explained
sees wife, 2 sons............................................Lehi sees a division within his family
call to join.............................................Lehi invites his family to enjoy the fruit
they do...................................................Indicates the believing side of his family
Laman, Lemuel, would not come.........................different response from the other children
In Lehi's vision, he receives spiritual confirmation and warning about the state and future of his family. This manifestation both pleases him and deeply disturbs him. Some of his family receives Eternal life, but some fail and don't desire it.
Nephi 8: 19-28
rod of iron......................................a "highway" to the fruit
straignt and narrow way that leads......................................the correct use of the rod leads men to eternal life.
numberless concourse...........................the vision is enlarged. The key components apply to all people
did come forward..................................likewise, all men come forward and receive the test
mist of darkness........................................the common experience, men manuever the darkness
some cling to the end.................................many people cling to the path and arrive to the correct place
partake and look around...................................many enjoy, they look around, why? different answers
spacious building........................................symbolizes the reaction of many men to contrast with those who arrive
were ashamed........................................wrong response for someone who receives the fruit, apostasy
filled with people, fake behavior.............................the building is not filled with genuine believers. facades
fell away..............................................those who join this group are lost. Deluded with their achievements.
Many people are tricked and fooled by the temptations of wealth and related "successes." If not grounded in the gospel of Christ, they become all involved in the floating building and end up falling from the protections of the spirit.
1 Nephi 8: 29-34
multitudes................................................those who find the gospel are many
many go to the building......................................these two divisions are very large, perhaps the 2 biggest categories.
Many drowned.....................................some do not acheieve arrival in either category
did point and sorned.................................Many of those who get to the building are very accusatory and persuasive
those who heeded.....................................those who follow the way to the great building are lost
Those who choose the worldly goal are the most easily lost. People move that direction and become lost before they even arrive. Others arrive, and become deluded at that point. They stand in stark contrast to those who choose and remain faithful to the gospel
1 Nephi 8: 35-38
Laman and Lemuel.......................................do not choose the fruit, Responses upset Lehi
fears for them............................................Lehi uses the dream to warn his sons. Shares his dream vision
exhorts with feeling......................................so disturbed that he takes tremendous care to teach them
Lehi centers on those who need the teaching most. He attempts to change the warnings that seem to come from his vision. The future of Laman and Lemuel are really disturbing to their father
1 Nephi 8
Nephi learns in a dream how the choices made by men and women as they encounter the choices of life will alter their futures. If men choose the good and stay in that way they arrive at the fruit of eternal life. If they hearken to the other voices and promises, it pulls them from the right way and compromise their futures. Lehi is particularly disturbed by the prophetic message of his own family. As a prophet he uses the message immediately to teach his family.
1 Nephi 8: 1-4
gather seeds......................................preparations made for their long journey
dreamed a dream, vision............................Hebraism, a dreamer or visionary working within his calling
Nephi and Sam and children........................Lehi receives comfort about two of his sons
Laman and Lemuel................................very distraught over the message of the other 2 sons
dark and dreary....................................the symbolism surrounding the families of Laman and Lemuel
The prophet Lehi receives a message concerning the future spiritual welfare of his family
1 Nephi 8: 5-18
saw a man................................................in the dream, Lehi visited by angel messenger
bade me follow...........................................instruction to pay attention, to follow
journey in darkness...................................sees a lot of unsettling images
prays for delivery........................................the prophet looks for promising imagery. Disturbed
sees a field.....................................................a wide open are, immediate answer
tree and fruit...............................................Lehi sees a much different image, something desirable
did partake............................................Lehi enjoying the better future, very happy with it
concern for family.....................................symbolically Lehi receives the promise. Wants it for his family
cast eyes..............................................tries to locate his family. Makes efforts to understand family
tree and river...........................................more symbolism, not explained
sees wife, 2 sons............................................Lehi sees a division within his family
call to join.............................................Lehi invites his family to enjoy the fruit
they do...................................................Indicates the believing side of his family
Laman, Lemuel, would not come.........................different response from the other children
In Lehi's vision, he receives spiritual confirmation and warning about the state and future of his family. This manifestation both pleases him and deeply disturbs him. Some of his family receives Eternal life, but some fail and don't desire it.
Nephi 8: 19-28
rod of iron......................................a "highway" to the fruit
straignt and narrow way that leads......................................the correct use of the rod leads men to eternal life.
numberless concourse...........................the vision is enlarged. The key components apply to all people
did come forward..................................likewise, all men come forward and receive the test
mist of darkness........................................the common experience, men manuever the darkness
some cling to the end.................................many people cling to the path and arrive to the correct place
partake and look around...................................many enjoy, they look around, why? different answers
spacious building........................................symbolizes the reaction of many men to contrast with those who arrive
were ashamed........................................wrong response for someone who receives the fruit, apostasy
filled with people, fake behavior.............................the building is not filled with genuine believers. facades
fell away..............................................those who join this group are lost. Deluded with their achievements.
Many people are tricked and fooled by the temptations of wealth and related "successes." If not grounded in the gospel of Christ, they become all involved in the floating building and end up falling from the protections of the spirit.
1 Nephi 8: 29-34
multitudes................................................those who find the gospel are many
many go to the building......................................these two divisions are very large, perhaps the 2 biggest categories.
Many drowned.....................................some do not acheieve arrival in either category
did point and sorned.................................Many of those who get to the building are very accusatory and persuasive
those who heeded.....................................those who follow the way to the great building are lost
Those who choose the worldly goal are the most easily lost. People move that direction and become lost before they even arrive. Others arrive, and become deluded at that point. They stand in stark contrast to those who choose and remain faithful to the gospel
1 Nephi 8: 35-38
Laman and Lemuel.......................................do not choose the fruit, Responses upset Lehi
fears for them............................................Lehi uses the dream to warn his sons. Shares his dream vision
exhorts with feeling......................................so disturbed that he takes tremendous care to teach them
Lehi centers on those who need the teaching most. He attempts to change the warnings that seem to come from his vision. The future of Laman and Lemuel are really disturbing to their father
1 Nephi 8
Nephi learns in a dream how the choices made by men and women as they encounter the choices of life will alter their futures. If men choose the good and stay in that way they arrive at the fruit of eternal life. If they hearken to the other voices and promises, it pulls them from the right way and compromise their futures. Lehi is particularly disturbed by the prophetic message of his own family. As a prophet he uses the message immediately to teach his family.
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