Reynolds, understanding christian baptism through the book of mormon, byu studies quarterly 51, no. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Enhance your love for the book of mormon and gain a new perspective on its truth by studying scripture in a whole new way through these videos. The book of mormon comprises fifteen main parts or divisions, known, with one exception, as books, usually designated by the name of their principal author. Book of mormon manuscript excerpt, circa june 1829 1. The actual meaning of nephi and 3 other book of mormon. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Nephi is one of the central figures described in the book of mormon. We are now introduced to nephis mother, sariah in 1 nephi 2. When compared the book of mormons use of flaxen cord with biblical and 19th century usages, and with the masonic tow rope ritual supposedly alluded to by the phrase. The story of the book of mormon continues in this second collection of videos produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Most scholars of the book of mormon believe that js and cowdery translated the portion from mosiah to moroni first, and the portion from the first book of nephi to words of mormon second.
The book of 1 nephi is mostly historical, dealing with with the familys journey to the promised land, the rebellion of laman and lemuel, and nephi s purpose for keeping the record. Book of mormon central, what is the purpose of baptism in the book of mormon. A companion to your study of the book of mormon, pp141142 nephi s keys to understanding isaiah. The book of mormon relates the fulfillment of other prophecies foretelling events among book of mormon peoples. How much do you really know about the book of mormon. The book is usually referred to as first nephi and abbreviated as 1 ne. Nephi is led by the spirit to obtain the plates of brass 1 nephi 35 book of mormon. The name nephi most likely derives from an egyptian word nfr which means good, goodly, fine, or fair. See, for example, welch, opening the heavens, 100101, 115117. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americ. Nephi, son of lehi mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Introduction to the book of mormon if you missed last week dont stress. Keep the focus on the reading from the scriptures, and making connections in our journals. The importance of names among book of mormon prophets can also help us recognize the significance of taking upon us the name of christ.
Im so excited to share a new interactive note sheet, two scripture signs, and a couple family activities with you today. These brief, inspiring segments cover second nephi through enos and contain the following scenes. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. This week we start to study the first book of nephi. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1986, p. He was the son of lehi, a prophet, founder of the nephite people, and author of the first two books of the book of mormon, first and second nephi. Lehi was an israelite of the tribe of manasseh, and father to nephi, another prominent prophet in the book of mormon. Some have thought that the term jew is out of place in the book of. The book of mormon reports that nephi and his followers built a temple after the manner of the temple of solomon save it were not built of so many precious things upon their arrival in the land of promise 2 nephi 5. The book of mormon is one of four important texts to the members of the jesus christ church of latterday saints the others being the bible, the book of doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price. He was the son of lehi, a prophet, founder of the nephite people, and author of the first two. What probably goes unrecognized, though, is that nephis introduction includes a pun on his own name.
It is a firstperson narrative, beginning around 600 bc, of a prophet named nephi. One meaning is sea captain see john gee, four suggestions on the origin of the name nephi, in pressing forward with the book of mormon, f. We know this is a fitting name for nephi, who built a ship and navigated the seas with the lords help. The second book of nephi is a continuation of this narrative.
Nov 29, 2019 nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ. Book of mormon manual asks us to read 2 nephi 6 10. Some have argued that the reference to the flaxen cord is an allusion to free masonry. Here are four examples of book of mormon names whose meanings may surprise you and inspire you. Im so excited to share a new interactive note sheet, two scripture signs, and a. The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. Hes the first person introduced by himself, in fact. In the book of mormon, a righteous son of lehi and sariah 1 ne. In several instances, nephi described himself and his people as jews. He found that it has nothing to do with masonry and insteadsince flax is a very thin material, it makes for a very apt.
Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. There are two other women originating from the book of mormon. He tells them that they must press forward in following christ, with perfect hope in him. One meaning is sea captain see john gee, four suggestions on the origin of the name nephi, in pressing forward with the book of mormon. In the first book of the book of mormon, first nephi, lehi and nephi lead their family out of jerusalem, and across. In this article, however, we take the mormon claim at face value and examine a small portion of this alleged scripture. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 2630 marvelous work hey. God commanded these prophets to keep a record of their teachings, prophecies, missionary labors, and wars so that we could know concerning the doings of the lord in other lands, among people of old 1 nephi 19. Nephi was the fourth of six sons of lehi and sariah. Think about this question as you read 2 nephi 2930.
Book of mormon, first nephi, 1 religionwiki fandom. Supplement your study of 2020s book of mormon come follow me curriculum with resources from book of mormon central. January 2, 2020 book of mormon, book of mormon journal, come, follow me. Indeed, he was the prototype of those renowned book of mormon prophets and kings who came after him. Later, he reminded nephi 3 of a prophecy of his resurrection, the fulfillment of which had not been recorded. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading nephis courage. Elisha had been giving military advice to the king of israel to help the israelites avoid the syrian army. Ishmaels household joins lehis family 1 nephi 7 book of. Read through each chapter summary in the book of 1 nephi.
Many of isaiahs prophecies deal with events in the latter days. Nephi related the story of lehi being preserved by the lord see 1 nephi 1. Given this information, it is possible that nephi could be a hypocoristicon meaning the rising of x is celebrated, though an akkadian etymology for a book of mormon name should take backstage to hebrew or egyptian. For christians in the catholic and protestant traditions. A companion to your study of the book of mormon, pp141142 nephis keys to understanding isaiah. The book of nephi the son of nephi, who was the son of helaman and helaman was the son of helaman, who was the son of alma, who was the son of alma, being a descendant of nephi who was the son of lehi, who came out of jerusalem in the first year of the reign of zedekiah, the king of judah. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading nephi s courage. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will continue to be released every friday between now and the end of 2019.
Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. Nephi teaches the doctrine of christ jacob teaches about pride and chastity sherem denies christ enos prays mightily. The ministries of omni, amaron, chemish, and abinadom. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. The first book of nephi the book of mormon wiki fandom. Book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. As you do so, make a list of other stories nephi recorded that illustrate the lords tender mercies in the lives of lehi, nephi, and their family. The passage under investigation, 2 nephi 2 in the book of mormon, presents a unique philosophy pertaining to the role of the adamic fall, sin in the cosmos, and the role of sin in relation to god. The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity and they seek to destroy his life. Story of a bad mormon kindle edition by mcfarlan, rory. In the latter day parables, june chooses to share her special doll with may and both of them are happy. If youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. Nephi teaches the doctrine of christ 2 nephi 32 book. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a collection of sacred writings by ancient prophets, except these prophets lived upon the american continent.
The symbolism associated with irreantum or many waters can be glimpsed in citations in book of mormon critical text, vol. The original translation of the title did not include the word first. Your study of the book of mormon made easier, part 1. The first portion the first six books, ending with omni is a translation from the small plates of nephi. Jun 28, 2018 these themes help establish nephis recordand by extension the entire book of mormonas a good book, much like the bible. We also find that more than half of all verses quoted from isaiah 234 of 433 differ from the king james version available to joseph smith see book of mormon note to 2 nephi 12. Click here to find all knowhys relating to a specific chapter in the book of mormon. The nephites are one of four groups to be described in the book of mormon as having settled in the ancient americas. The book, kept secret from the world, will be witnessed by several people. Jul 25, 2019 we also find that more than half of all verses quoted from isaiah 234 of 433 differ from the king james version available to joseph smith see book of mormon note to 2 nephi 12. The focus is especially on doctrinal sections and sermons and explications1 and 2 nephi, jacob, mosiah, alma, helaman, 3 and 4 nephi, ether, mormon, and moroni. Nephi knew by revelation, even before the book of mormon had been completely written, that it would one day be of great worth unto the children of men 2 nephi 28.
Here you can find videos, knowhys, and commentaries relating to each weeks come follow me lesson. I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet isaiah. This noun form may be related to the form of the biblical pns, zimri, omri, imri and book of mormon lehilimhi. Neefy is one of the central figures described in the book of mormon. He tells them that they must press forward in following christ. Jacobs father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc. Book of mormon manuscript excerpt, circa june 1829 1 nephi 2. Nephi is an ancient egyptian name with multiple meanings. The book of mormon apparently follows the king james masoretic text when it conveys the original meaning. Man who plays nephi in upcoming book of mormon videos. Contextual and analytical commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. These videos are a perfect teaching aid for class, home, and personal learning.
Nephi begins the record of his peoplelehi sees in vision a pillar of fire and reads from a book of prophecyhe praises god, foretells the coming of the messiah. Book of mormon mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Book of mormon, religion 121 independent study lesson 1 1. Book of mormon, 1830, page 5 the joseph smith papers.
The know i, nephi, having been born of goodly parents 1 nephi 1. Nephi, son of lehi the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Jun 18, 2018 jackson vanderwerken was first cast as nephi for the book of mormon videos when he was just 16. The actual meaning of nephi and 3 other book of mormon names. This same ancient israelite practice of using names to express a key theme in a story also applies to names in the book of mormon. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ. Jackson vanderwerken was first cast as nephi for the book of mormon videos when he was just 16. I will go and do the things which the lord hath commanded, for i know that the lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may. Nephi is the author of the first two books in the book of mormon, called 1 nephi and 2 nephi. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 2630 marvelous work.
If youve ever read the first page of the book of mormon, youve heard of the name nephi. Nephi begins the record of his peoplelehi sees in vision a pillar of fire and reads from a book of prophecyhe praises god, foretells the coming of the messiah, and prophesies the destruction of jerusalemhe is persecuted by the jews. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. There are only a ten mentions of sam, but many church leaders have noted there are interesting lessons to be learned from this valiant young man who appears never to have held a leadership position and who is often not even mentioned in accounts of the events in which he participated. Nephi declares, and it came to pass that i, nephi, said unto my father. New archaeological discovery sheds light on nephis temple. These and many unidentified prophets reflected nephis. Jun 11, 2009 in this article, however, we take the mormon claim at face value and examine a small portion of this alleged scripture. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. Now 18, vanderwerken is preparing to serve a mission for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in brazil come september 2018, which is the same month the first installment of the book of mormon videos is scheduled for release. Testimony of the witnesses and general church history. The book of mormon was a sacred object meant to be venerated. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796.
Leehy was a prophet who lived in jerusalem during the reign of king zedekiah approximately 600 bc. Jacob was the brother of nephi, the second book of mormon prophet. Additional videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. Thoughts and ramblings from the perspective of the prophet nephi from the book of mormon.
Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom i have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer, satan lemuel sam nephi zedekiah king of judah lamb of god jesus christ zoram servant of laban daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael jacob. The details were promptly added to nephite records 3 ne. Prophecy in the book of mormon encyclopedia of mormonism. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 8 knowhys on 1 nephi 9 knowhys on 1 nephi 10.
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