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Read this week's KnoWhy connected with the Come Follow Me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this week's scripture reading. VS2 – “There Were No Contentions and Disputations among Them”. These duties are usually measurable and straightforward. …. Next we meet Joseph #2, the one from Genesis. “In the great diversity of peoples, cultures, and circumstances, we remember that all are equal before the Lord” (in Conference Report, Apr. Geneology of Lehi. Donate! Our Faith Becometh Unshaken – 2 Nephi 4:6 (3/2/2016) Because of My Flesh – 2 Nephi 4:27-29 (2/2/2016) 2 Nephi 4:19 I Know in Whom I Have Trusted (2/9/2015) 2 Nephi 4:16 My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord (2/8/2015) 2 Nephi 4:5 I Cannot Go Down to My Grave Save I Should Leave a Blessing Upon You (2/8/2015) Chapter 5 Instead of worshipping God and loving our neighbor, we reveal the real object of our worship and love—the image we see in the mirror” (“Pride and thePriesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 56). “True believers truly pray. Life really can be a bliss complete when we are kind, compassionate, forgiving, and humble. Since the author of 2 Nephi likes the name Joseph so much, Lehi directs his prophesy to his son with that name (Joseph #1). Thou wast born in the wilderness. Why would a group choose to forsake the transcendent privileges of unity in order to be designated by this or that name? If you would like to learn more about my faith, please visit comeuntochrist.org. According to these verses, at the end of the Book of Mormon, “the peaceable followers of Christ” (Moroni 7:3) were also referred to as disciples of Jesus. . The people “were all converted unto the Lord” ( 4 Nephi 1:2 ), resulting in a society that people of all ages have dreamed of. If I immerse myself in the scriptures, the distance narrows and spirituality returns. 2. Each group brings special gifts and talents to the table of the Lord. The people once again divided into Nephites and Lamanites, and although the Nephites remain righteous longer than the Lamanites, by AD 300, "both the people of Nephi and the Lamanites had become exceedingly wicked one like unto another" (4 Ne. …. They strike a balance between being too content and wishing for a more important role. 2. Q – In what ways do you think pride is the enemy of unity? Alma 12:10-11 – 10 And therefore, he that will aharden his heart, the same receiveth the blesser portion of the word; and he that will cnot harden his heart, to him is dgiven the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full. VS2 – “The People Were All Converted unto the Lord”. 1. Hate and envy ne'er annoy Seek godliness. For further information on contention and secret works, see commentary for Helaman 1:1–21 (page 262)and for Helaman 1–2 (page 262). Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained how we are preparing to live the law of consecration: “The law of tithing prepares us to live the higher law of consecration—to dedicate and give all our time, talents, and resources to the work of the Lord. 2 Nephi 9 Jacob's two-day sermon includes teachings on the atonement.. 2 Nephi 9:8-9 If there had been no atonement, our spirits must become like him, and we become devils, angels to a devil, to be shut out from the presence of our God, and to remain with the father of lies forever. What a great family legacy! VS48–49 – Ammaron hid the sacred records. “True believers rejoice in the success of others. “There Was No Contention among All the People”. Nephi, the Lord's disciple, was his father's eldest son, and he took possession of the plates in AD 1. A craving for public notice. . 2 Nephi Chapter 9. What percentage of the people were converted? By such obedience he receives divine forgiveness which remits sin. 1 Nephi 6. 1. There is one heritage that you need never change. We yearn, as spirit children of our Heavenly Father, for that joy which we once had with Him in the life before this one. The author of 4 Nephi died in AD 111. *This is a suggested outline that … 1 Nephi 5. “Third, we must lay on the altar and sacrifice whatever is required by the Lord. 1. 2. Conversion, on the other hand, is the fruit of, or the reward for, repentance and obedience” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1963, 23–24). This book was first called "IV Nephi" in the 1879 edition and "Fourth Nephi" in the 1920 edition of Book of Mormon. This can be challenging when so many races, cultures, and traditions are brought together. I say unto you, be aone; and if ye are not one ye are not mine. 1 Ne 4:1 The Lord is mightier than Laban and his fifty, yea, or even than his tens of thousands.. 26:33]” (“A More Excellent Hope,” Ensign, Feb. 1997, 63). Those who seem less caring spiritually are those individuals—regardless of race, culture, or nationality—spoken of by the Savior in the parable of the sower who are ‘choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection’ [Luke 8:14]. The sons return. In those gatherings, which God has designed  for us, lies our great             opportunity. “What kinds of miracles do we have? For more information and a diagram depicting the pride cycle, refer to “The Cycle of Righteousness and Wickedness” in the appendix (page 414). “I said, ‘I am not talking about your home. If all the miracles of our own lifetime were recorded, it would take many library shelves to hold the books which would contain them. Where are they recorded? 1996, 40; orEnsign,May 1996, 30). Making Life a Bliss Complete > Teaching Gospel Lessons > 4 Nephi. 25 And again I say unto you, let every man esteem his abrother as himself. When one is outnumbered in the cause of truth it helps to remember how the Lord protects his servants against the armies of the world - as seen in the following story: Elisha had been giving military advice to the king of Israel to help the Israelites avoid the Syrian army. 4th Nephi is named after Nephi, one of the disciples of Jesus Christ – or more specifically, the one 3rd Nephi is named after. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles observed that following Christ’s visit, “His majestic teachings and ennobling spirit led to the happiest of all times, a time in which ‘there were no contentions and disputations among them, and every man did deal justly one with another. In the records of the Church, in journals, in news and magazine articles and in the minds and memories of many people” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Elder Sheldon F. Child of the Seventy explained what it means to “deal justly” with one another when he spoke about honesty and integrity: “When we say we will do something, we do it. This pleasant circumstance persisted until ‘a small part of the people … had revolted … and taken upon them the name of Lamanites’ [4 Nephi 1:20], reviving old prejudices and teaching their children again to hate, ‘even as the Lamanites were taught to hate the children of Nephi from the beginning’ [4 Nephi 1:39]. What shall I do?’, “I looked at him and said, ‘Keep your agreement.’. It is the first commandment—the foundation of faith. Thus he is converted to a newness of life. His desire is to grant us that sacred wish for unity out of His love for us. "And they did smite upon the people of Jesus; but the people of Jesus did not smite again.". President Marion G. Romney described what this phrase means and how it worked: “This procedure [the united order] preserved in every man the right of private ownership and management of his property. Summary of 1 Nephi The First Book of Nephi can be broken down into six sections (below). Currently you have JavaScript disabled. “As we move into more and more countries in the world, we find a rich cultural diversity in the Church. 1 Nephi 4. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 499). “True believers have both right conduct and right reasons for that conduct. For happiness, control your life by that heritage” (in Conference Report, Apr. “True believers are happy. The Nephites stopped obeying the law of Moses and obeyed the commandments of Jesus instead. The rich, by consecration and the imparting of their surplus for the benefit of the poor, not by constraint, but willingly as an act of free will, evidence that charity for their fellowmen characterized by Mormon as ‘the pure love of Christ.’ (Moro. According to the record, "surely there could not be a happier people among all the people who had been created by the hand of God" (4 Ne. President James E. Faust (1920–2007) of the First Presidency taught that despite diversity of cultures, races, or traditions, unity can be developed: “I have learned to admire, respect, and love the good people from every race, culture, and nation that I have been privileged to visit. 4th Nephi – Introduction. Regarding the way members of the Church should treat others, the Lord revealed, “Every man seeking the interest of his neighbor, and doing all things with an eye single to the glory of God” (D&C 82:19). About A.D. 35–321. 1978, 123; or Ensign, May 1978, 81). 4 Nephi 1:14–49 — The Zion Society Begins to Crumble and Fall Apart Due to Pride. Then they formed churches which were really businesses for the purpose of gaining profits. 1 Nephi 4. 4 Nephi 1:18 records that “they were blessed and prospered until an hundred and ten years had passed away; and the first generation from Christ had passed away.” Nephi 4 died and gave the records to his son, Amos. 4 Nephi 1:6 And Thus Did the Thirty and Eighth Year Pass Away, and Also the Thirty and Ninth, and Forty and First, and the Forty and Second . Lehi explains that Jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon Jerusalem. “The Cycle of Righteousness and Wickedness” in the appendix (page 414), commentary for Helaman 3:33–34, 36; 4:12 (page 264). D&C 38 – 24 And let every man aesteem his brother as himself, and practice bvirtue and holiness before me. 2. Ten years later, the first generation has all died, and the Lord continues to bless the people in all things. In the process, both are sanctified. … Are we willing to let the Lord lead us into further developmental experiences? Recommended Resources Learn about the Book of Mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned Book of Mormon scholars like John W. Welch and Brant A. Gardner in the ScripturePlus app. Nephi slays Laban and obtains the brass plates. The Nephites and the Lamanites are all converted unto the Lord—They have all things in common, work miracles, and prosper in the land—After two centuries, divisions, evils, false churches, and persecutions arise—After three hundred years, both the Nephites and the Lamanites are wicked—Ammaron hides up the sacred records. I write my stories, thoughts, and experiences to help myself and others see that God is there, He loves us, and that He has given us this wonderful life on earth to learn, grow, and become more like Him. 2 Nephi 4:15 Upon These [Small Plates] I Write . Fourth Nephi. And they had all things common among them; therefore there were not rich and poor, bond and free, but they were all made free, and partakers of the heavenly gift’ [4 Nephi 1:2–3]. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency: “At its core, pride is a sin of comparison, for though it usually begins with ‘Look how wonderful I am and what great things I have done,’ it always seems to end with ‘Therefore, I am better than you.’. Or do we shrink back? Come Follow Me Insights! Then will we eagerly emulate Jesus. 1. The book concludes with Ammaron hiding the sacred records, which he ultimately delivered to Mormon. The first half of the book gives us details about how a Zion society is structured. For the Lord did bless them in all their doings; yea, even they were blessed and prospered until an hundred and ten years had passed away; and the first generation from Christ had passed away, and there was no contention in all the land. ☼ 4 Nephi 18: And how blessed were they! 1. After reading 4 Nephi 1:46, one might get the impression that the 12 disciples of Jesus and the three Nephites were the only righteous people left among the Nephites. A testimony comes when the Holy Ghost gives the earnest seeker a witness of the truth. The purpose of Nephi's record is to persuade all men to come unto the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, and be saved. VS38–39 – “They Did Teach Their Children That They Should Not Believe”. But new disciples were ordained to replace the ones that died. 1:16). My family is the most important thing to me other than the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2002, 27). 1. The book describes the period of time immediately following the visit of Jesus Christ to the Book of Mormon peoples, in which time the Nephites and the Lamanites are all converted to the Church of Christ. “When we have a financial obligation, we pay it. A moving testimony vitalizes faith; that is, it induces repentance and obedience to the commandments. This healing begins with a personal vow: ‘Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me’ (Sy Miller and Jill Jackson, ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’ [Beverly Hills, Calif.: Jan-Lee Music, 1972]). Divisiveness is a result of unrighteousness. This book was first called "IV Nephi" in the 1879 edition[1] and "Fourth Nephi" in the 1920 edition of Book of Mormon.[2]. …. VS20-49 – Pride Leads to Division, Dissension, and Apostasy. They are so secure in their relationship with the Lord that their goodness would continue even if nobody were watching. This chapter may represent the best instance of Utopia in history. We begin by offering a ‘broken heart and a contrite spirit’ [3 Nephi 9:20]” (in Conference Report, Apr. Be enlightened by eternal truth. He asks the Lord in prayer if it is true. He has established classes, wards, and branches and commanded us to meet together often. President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985), the 12th President of the Church: “I find that when I get casual in my relationship with divinity and when it seems that no divine ear is listening and no divine voice is speaking, that I am far, far away. Despite their weaknesses, their spirituality is centered on the Savior, so their views of everything else are put in that precious perspective. President Marion G. Romney of the First Presidency explained the process of conversion: “Conversion is effected by divine forgiveness, which remits sins.The sequence is something like this. He comforted. And now I speak unto you, Joseph, my last-born. Protection from Pornography—a Christ-Focused Home - Linda S. Reeves - April 2014. 2. This surplus went into a storehouse, from which stewardships were given to others, and from which the needs of the poor were supplied” (in Conference Report, Apr. Chapter 4 And it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had been carried away in the spirit and seen all these things, I returned to the tent of my father. However, Mormon left an important clarification on this point in Alma 45:13–14. …’ As used in the scriptures, ‘converted’ generally implies not merely mental acceptance of Jesus and his teachings but also a motivating faith in him and in his gospel—a faith which works a transformation, an actual change in one’s understanding of life’s meaning and in his allegiance to God—in interest, in thought, and in conduct. This commitment will then spread to family and friends and will bring peace to neighborhoods and nations. “Unfortunately, the sequel to that story is not a happy one. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/title-page?lang=eng, "From Zion to Destruction: The Lessons of 4 Nephi", The Book of Mormon: Fourth Nephi Through Moroni, From Zion to Destruction, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fourth_Nephi&oldid=996705980, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 December 2020, at 05:02. : According to John Tvedtnes, most of Mormon's abridgment (Mosiah through Mormon) gives precise years for the various events, even when they are "flashbacks." Ibid p. 107 1 Nephi 14:3 That great pit…shall be filled Those who robbed the scriptures of much of their glorious light shall yet be left to walk in darkness themselves. For the children of Laman and Lemuel, he pronounces a blessing on them while cursing their parents (2 Nephi 4:5–9). Heed carefully this scripture: “‘There was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people’ (4 Nephi 1:15; italics added; see also 1:2). …. [1987–92], 4:204–5). (See 3 Ne. We can pray and work for the unity that will bring us joy and multiply our power to serve” (“Our Hearts Knit as One,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 68, 69). …. That blessed circumstance was, I suppose, achieved on only one other occasion of which we know—the city of Enoch, where ‘they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them’ [Moses 7:18]” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1. The joy of unity He wants so much to give us is not solitary. 3 Nephi 20-26 Resources for 3 Nephi 20 - 26 (October 12th-October 18th, 2020) Come Follow Me Insights video for 3 Nephi 20 - 26. The second half shows how a great civilization can rapidly decline. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. “… From this it would appear that membership in the Church and conversion are not necessarily synonymous. 1:17). After that, the people started to get rich, and wear expensive clothing and jewelry, and divide themselves into rich and poor, and the communal sharing of private property came to an end. … They don’t regard colleagues as competitors. “True believers remember that forgetting is part of forgiving. 3. Read 4 Nephi 1:1-5. Who formed the Church of Christ in the 34th year after Jesus' birth? 1 Nephi 7. 1997, 39; or Ensign, May 1997, 29). I am in arrears [behind in fulfilling financial obligations], and I can’t make those payments, for if I do, it is going to cause me to lose my home. Nearly 200 years of unity in order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript Cookies. 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