While the book of mormon as a whole condemns the practice of taking many wives and concubines, verse 30 of chapter two is said to indicate an. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of christ. Does 2 nephi 9 jacobs sermon describe in depth the fall and atonement or does it take a more summary approach. However, the lord eventually destroys the nephites for their rebellion. The nephites separate from the lamanites, 2 nephi 5. Gail call discusses a particular ancient literary device found in jacob 4. O how great the goodness of our god, 2 nephi 610 sunday school posted by joespencer on february 8, 2012 we come, now, to what i called in my preliminaries post the atonement stretch of nephis recordtwentyfive chapters focused on prophecies concerning the eventual reconciliation of the lamanites. This observation proves especially true in the teachings of the book of mormon prophet jacob, a man consecrated to fulfill the role of a priest. Gods promises extend to all those who are scattered, including those of us who are on the isles of the sea 2 nephi 10. Jacob 4 antenantiosis in the book of mormon, by gail call, from reexploring the book of mormon.
Evidences of the divine authenticity of the book of abraham bonus features duration. The book of jacob the brother of nephi chapter two. Be reconciled unto god through the atonement of christ march 915 book of mormon study notes. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. Every friday until the end of the year, the church is releasing another episode in the book of mormon videos series. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon 25, 82. Im excited to be heading into another new month of studying the book of mormon. One concept that is repeatedly taught in the book of mormon is that the righteous who have fallen away from the truth will be faced with the truth before the bar of god. Taken as a whole, the history of the book of mormon shows that the nephites were more righteous than the lamanites. See book of mormon central, did jacob refer to ancient israelite autumn festivals.
In chapter two, jacob warns the people of two sins in which they are beginning to labor. Jacob starts of with some excellent and timely advice for us today. While looking the savior in the face, their pangs of guilt will be piercing. Jacob 23 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Those that are the victims should be steadfast in the faith. But behold, i, jacob, would speak unto you that are pure in heart. Invite students to consider writing this truth in their scriptures. Using visual examples and with his older brother nephi standing nearby, jacob answers the questions of the people and teaches them the gospel. His was an era of political unrest, war, and apostasy.
Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence on apple. Welch, the last words of cenez and the book of mormon, in the allegory of the olive tree. Jacobs temple speech recorded in jacob 23 is famous for its unflinching condemnation of sexual immortality and the abuse of women and children. From the lds churchs own 2017 book of mormon seminary teachers manual, lesson 44, jacob 2. Thompson, isaiah 5051, the israelite autumn festivals, and the covenant speech of jacob in 2 nephi 610, in isaiah in the book of mormon, ed.
Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons in. The passage from the book of mormon condemns david and solomons practice and the practice of plural marriage in. The newest book of mormon video shows the flourishing nephite settlement listening to jacob preach about the atonement of jesus christ on the steps of the temple. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among. Look unto god with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down justice upon those who seek your destruction. Pride and seeking riches just as president benson explained in his talk on pride, jacob explains that the nephites are in competition with one another in the seeking of money. Book of mormon statements about the practice of polygamy jump to subtopic. The utah lds say it supports polygamy and the rlds say it doesnt. Jacobs first sermon 2 nephi 610 book of mormon study. Jacob 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Mormon intro witnesses moroni jacob enos jarom omni alma helaman words of mormon mosiah mormon ether 3 nephi 4 nephi 1 nephi 2 nephi s book of mormon punch card book of the mormon intro witnesses. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. Jacob 2 and 3, censorship, and mormonisms avoidance of. It would have been overwhelming book of mormon journal jacob 14 be reconciled read more. How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. If you were to study the bible, you would see it is in agreement with the book of mormon on this matter. There have been but few writings in the church giving biographical references to jacob. This is justified because they had sinned against the light of the gospel.
Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Now, lets look at the second chapter of jacob again. This weeks episode is jacob 2 3, jacob teaches about pride and chastity. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. A few words concerning the history of the people of nephi. Drawing from jacob 2, apostle orson pratt, in an 1859 sermon, taught that polygamy was positively forbidden to be practiced by the ancient nephites except as otherwise commanded by god.
Why does the book of mormon warn against seeking after. Jacob teaches the gospel to the nephites in newest. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen should seek riches to help their fellow menjacob condemns the unauthorized practice of plural marriagethe lord delights in the chastity of women. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken. In 1891 elder george reynolds offered a brief biographical sketch in his dictionary of the book of mormon 15657. The book of mormon explains that only when god commands it can a man have more than one wife at a time. This inconsistency is also found in the original 1611 edition of the kjv, which used the archaic. Knowhys knowhys on jacob 1 knowhys on jacob 2 knowhys on jacob 3. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ, 2 nephi 610. What are the pros and cons of labeling groups of people as families, tribes, ethnic groups, etc. Chapter 2 of the book of jacob in the book of mormon addresses polygamy. The words which jacob, the brother of nephi, spake unto the people of nephi, after the death of nephi. The book of mormon prophet jacob instructed that once they have been taught and obtained a hope in christ, we may then teach them how to earn riches so that they can use them to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry.
His is the most quoted prophet in the book of mormon, having approximately 35 percent of his ot writings either quoted directly or paraphrased by nephite prophets. Book of mormon 1830jacob wikisource, the free online. If youre interested, check out the rest of the series here. Jacob has been trained and tutored by his elder brother nephi.
Book of mormon, jacob, 2 religionwiki fandom powered. Look unto god with firmness of mind, and a pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will b console you in your c afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down d justice upon those who seek your destruction 2 o all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of god, and feast upon. Book of mormon central, is anything known of the prophet zenos outside of the book of mormon. Why does doctrine and covenants 2 speak favorably about some old testament practitioners of plural marriage, while jacob 2 is negative. Videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021.
This month were finishing up 2 nephi and heading into the study of jacob and enos. The same book of mormon and the same article that commanded the nephites that they should not marry more than one wife, made an exception. One of the things i love about come follow me is that its easy to pick up and keep going, even if we get behind for a week or two. Jacobs second sermon jacob 23 book of mormon study notes pingback. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon. Make sure that it is clear that in book of mormon times and in our day, the lord has commanded that. The book of mormon also uses various forms of burden 18 times. We must teach them all that they must do to live with him, and the best teacher is example. The words burthen, burthensome, and burthens occur once each in p and in the 1830 edition jacob 2.
What blessings can come from recording spiritual experiences or special memories. Now, my beloved brethren, i, jacob, according to the responsibility which i am under to god to magnify mine office with soberness, and that i might rid my garments of your sins, i come up into the temple this day that i might declare unto you the word of god. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. Among the timeless lessons to be learned from the book of mormon are the perils of the prosperity cycle.
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