3 And it shall come to pass, they that are left in Zion and remain in Jerusalem shall be called holy, every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem-- 4 When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from... Continue Reading →
The Bravery of Their Tinkling Ornaments – 2 Nephi 13:18-23
18 In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments, and cauls, and round tires like the moon; 19 The chains and the bracelets, and the mufflers; 20 The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the ear-rings; 21 The rings, and nose... Continue Reading →
Out of Zion Shall Go Forth the Law – 2 Nephi 12:3, 5
3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths; for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the... Continue Reading →
He Proveth All His Words – 2 Nephi 11:2-3
2 And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words. For I will liken his words unto my people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him. 3 And my brother, Jacob,... Continue Reading →
That I May Shake at the Appearance of Sin – 2 Nephi 4:31
31 O Lord, wilt thou redeem my soul? Wilt thou deliver me out of the hands of mine enemies? Wilt thou make me that I may shake at the appearance of sin? (2 Nephi 4:31) Temptation is part of our mortal experience: we all sometimes want to do things that we know we shouldn't do.... Continue Reading →
Nephi’s Psalm – 2 Nephi 4:15-35
Setting After his father died, Nephi's relationship with his oldest brothers, Laman and Lemuel deteriorated. They had never been very receptive to his admonitions, but now, their anger was increasing (2 Nephi 4:13). Nephi was frustrated, not only with them but also with his own response to them (2 Nephi 4:27, 29). Purpose Nephi's purpose... Continue Reading →
Lehi Teaches Joseph – 2 Nephi 3
Setting After arriving in the promised land, Lehi gave a series of sermons to his family, giving them his final words of counsel before his death. This sermon was directed primarily to one of his younger sons: Joseph. Purpose Lehi's purpose in addressing Joseph was to reassure him that God had promised great blessings to... Continue Reading →
Lehi Teaches Jacob – 2 Nephi 2
SettingAfter arriving in the promised land, Lehi gave a series of sermons to his family, giving them his final words of counsel before his death. This sermon was directed primarily to one of his younger sons: Jacob. PurposeLehi's purpose in addressing Jacob was to persuade him to function as an agent, acting for himself instead... Continue Reading →
Lehi Teaches Laman and Lemuel – 2 Nephi 1
Setting After arriving in the promised land, Lehi gave a series of sermons to his family, giving them his final words of counsel before his death. The first sermon was directed primarily to his oldest sons, Laman and Lemuel. Purpose Lehi's purpose in addressing Laman and Lemuel was to wake them up spiritually and motivate... Continue Reading →
Ye Shall Prosper in the Land – 2 Nephi 4:4
4 For the Lord God hath said that: Inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land; and inasmuch as ye will not keep my commandments ye shall be cut off from my presence. (2 Nephi 4:4) One of the most frequently repeated promises in the Book of Mormon is that... Continue Reading →