24 And there were a great many thousand people who were called Nephites, who did gather themselves together in this land. And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go... LDS Scripture of the Day June 9, 2017. Lehi Will Speak to Lemuel’s Posterity. About A.D. 30–33. Name * Email * Website. Ten Commandments, Book of Mormon, false gospel on 10/04/2016| Leave a Comment » October 4 – God’s Commandments. 5 And when they had given unto the multitude he also gave them wine to drink, and commanded them that they should give unto the multitude. 5 Now all this was done, and there were no wars as yet among them; and all this iniquity had come upon the people abecause they did byield themselves unto the power of Satan. 14 And it came to pass in the thirty and first year that they were divided into tribes, every man according to his family, kindred and friends; nevertheless they had come to an agreement that they would not go to war one with another; but they were not united as to their laws, and their manner of government, for they were established according to the minds of those who were their chiefs and their leaders. KnoWhys KnoWhys on 3 Nephi 8 KnoWhys on 3 Nephi 9 KnoWhys on 3 Nephi 10 KnoWhys on 3 Nephi 11 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. These two chapters are cryptic, but they are loaded with eternal promises. READ 3 NEPHI 8: 3-7 What do the people begin to think about the signs and prophecies? While 1 Nephi 3:7 is a popular passage in Mormonism used to remind people of how enabled and accountable they are to fulfill the commandments, many Mormons reject it when considering the full scope of moral perfection commanded by God. . Story. June 9, 2017. 13 And so speedy was their march that it could not be impeded until they had gone forth out of the reach of the people. See the Book of Mormon come to life in Alma 36:25-27. 26 And there were many in the commencement of this year that were baptized unto repentance; and thus the more part of the year did pass away. 1 Kgs. 17 And he did minister many things unto them; and all of them cannot be written, and a part of them would not suffice, therefore they are not written in this book. From 1 Nephi 3:19-20, list reasons why the brass plates were important. (3 Nephi 4:4), since as Dr. Gordon has shown, the purpose of the Great Assembly in ancient Palestine had always been to insure a seven-year food-supply, rather than an annual prosperity. 14:12; 2 Kgs. 2 Ne. About A.D. 30–33. 12 Therefore, Jacob seeing that their enemies were more numerous than they, he being the king of the band, therefore he commanded his people that they should take their flight into the northernmost part of the land, and there build up unto themselves a akingdom, until they were joined by dissenters, (for he flattered them that there would be many dissenters) and they become sufficiently strong to contend with the tribes of the people; and they did so. 2 Nephi 6:4. Reply. 3 Nephi 4:1 The Robbers . And again, in chapters 1-7 we can glean parallels for our … It took the people three times to truly hear the voice from heaven. READ: 3 Nephi 11:3-7. 2 Nephi 4:3. 1080p; The Book of Mormon: Alma 36:25-27. See related article: Perfection Christian response 7. 3 Nephi 3:7 “Or in other words, yield yourselves up unto us, and unite with us and become acquainted with our secret works, and become our brethren that ye may be like unto us – not our slaves, but our brethren and partners of all our substance.” 4 And I, knowing of their unconquerable spirit, having proved them in the field of battle, and knowing of their everlasting hatred towards you because of the many wrongs which ye have done unto them, therefore if they should come down against you they would visit you with utter destruction. Inequality Breaks Up the Church: 3 Nephi 6:10-16. He is righteous and will lead the people well. 3 And every tribe did appoint a chief or a leader over them; and thus they became tribes and leaders of tribes. Jacob 6–8. 3 Nephi 20:3-7; “And it came to pass that he brake bread again and blessed it, and gave to the disciples to eat. What did Laman and Lemuel do after the angel had departed? 21 But Gidgiddoni saith unto them: The Lord aforbid; for if we should go up against them the Lord would bdeliver us into their hands; therefore we will prepare ourselves in the center of our lands, and we will gather all our armies together, and we will not go against them, but we will wait till they shall come against us; therefore as the Lord liveth, if we do this he will deliver them into our hands. 1 Nephi 3:7-"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: 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 accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." What can this teach us about what we need to do to recognize spiritual communication in our lives? 7 Or in other words, yield yourselves up unto us, and unite with us and become acquainted with our asecret works, and become our brethren that ye may be like unto us—not our slaves, but our brethren and partners of all our substance. 3 Nephi 1 The Nephites have chosen Lachoneus as their governor and chief judge. 268.] 4-5). 6:10 compare with 6:3, 7 Comparing the different ways to get gain, Mormon seems to imply that those who subsisted from manual labor, were more moral than those who subsisted by only the use of their minds. 26 And they were exceedingly sorrowful because of their enemies. And he caused that armies, both of the Nephites and of the Lamanites, or of all them who were numbered among the Nephites, should be placed as guards round about to watch them, and to guard them from the robbers day and night. 6 And the regulations of the government were destroyed, because of the asecret combination of the friends and kindreds of those who murdered the prophets. 3 Nephi 11:3–7 — God the Father Speaks to the People Three Times. (3 Nephi 11:3). 2 Nephi 6:1 . There are different ways in which we can hear the Savior in our lives. Life's Journey To Perfection October 7, 2015 at 11:45 AM. 8. I haven't picked mine yet, but I need to do that! 1 Nephi 3:7. See the Book of Mormon come to life in Alma 18:16-17. Your email address will not be published. Began to Take Possession of the Lands, Both Which Were in the Land South and Which Were in the Land North: The Nephites had gathered to "the center of our lands" (3 Nephi 3:21). And thus ended the thirtieth year; and thus were the affairs of the people of Nephi. 3 Nephi 14:9 If a Son Ask Bread, Will [His Father] Give Him a Stone? Six hundred years had passed since Lehi’s departure from Jerusalem. third year; and he did preach unto them repentance and remission. It took the people three times to truly hear the voice from heaven. 2 Nephi 10. And it came to pass that when my father had heard these words he was … I am Giddianhi. 24 Now I would have you to remember also, that there were none who were brought unto arepentance who were not baptized with water. 20:3 (2–3); Alma 54:7 (5–11). But they did establish very strict laws that one tribe should not trespass against another, insomuch that in some degree they had peace in the land; nevertheless, their hearts were turned from the Lord their God, and they did stone the aprophets and did cast them out from among them. (C. Gordon, Ugaritic Literature, pp. 3 Nephi 16:1-3 I think it is interesting and cool that we know that there is at least one more testament of the personal visitation of Christ to another people. It left them speechless. Notify me of new posts by email. Just three years before the coming of Christ to the American continent, secret combinations that opposed faithful prophets proclaiming repentance destroyed the stable Nephite government. READ 3 NEPHI 9:19 Why is part of the Mosaic Law done away with? Alma 43:46 (46–47); 48:14; Morm. 3 Nephi 20:3-7; “And it came to pass that he brake bread again and blessed it, and gave to the disciples to eat. 18 Now the chiefest among all the chief captains and the great commander of all the armies of the Nephites was appointed, and his name was aGidgiddoni. 1 Nephi 3:7 - “And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: 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 accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.” Those words were Malachi chapters 3 and 4. First of all, they were shocked, maybe even afraid. These people were brought to attention as they all heard a voice, a soft voice that pierced them to the center. Exodus 20:13, 15, 17; “Thou shalt not kill. 4 Now behold, there was no man among them save he had much family and many kindreds and friends; therefore their tribes became exceedingly great. 17 And it came to pass that Lachoneus did appoint chief captains over all the armies of the Nephites, to command them at the time that the robbers should come down out of the wilderness against them. 6 Therefore I write unto you, desiring that ye would yield up unto this my people, your cities, your lands, and your possessions, rather than that they should visit you with the sword and that destruction should come upon you. 3 Nephi 11:3–7. 20 And the people saw it, and did witness of it, and were angry with him because of his power; and he did also do amany more miracles, in the sight of the people, in the name of Jesus. And Nephi did minister with apower and with great authority. 2 Nephi 9:54. What can people offer as a sacrifice instead of animals? 14 And he caused that afortifications should be built round about them, and the strength thereof should be exceedingly great. 3 Nephi 17 Still “Day One” The record infers that chapter 17 is still “Day One” of Jesus’s visit among the Nephites. Jacob 6–10. 1 Now behold, I will show unto you that they did not establish a king over the land; but in this same year, yea, the thirtieth year, they did destroy upon the judgment-seat, yea, did murder the chief judge of the land. Nephi’s accepts the Lord’s instructions as delivered by Lehi. Reply Delete. Read 1 Nephi 3:21-31. Only six years Apparently the robbers were closing in on the Nephites from at least two sides, the north and the south (see 3 Nephi 4:1). This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. V. 3: All are “partakers of the heavenly gift.” V. 5, 13: Miracles and healings; V. 12: Fasting, prayer, meetings; V. 14: New leaders; 11. Samuel the Lamanite and others’ prophecies are coming to pass. (So, not much change) And Nephi. 4 And when they had eaten he commanded them that they should break bread, and give unto the multitude. And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: 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 accomplish the thing which he commandeth them (1 Nephi 3:7). Chapters 3-7 consist of three major sections: 1 Ne 3-4: Returning to Jerusalem for the brass plates. 25 And they did fortify themselves against their enemies; and they did dwell in one land, and in one body, and they did fear the words which had been spoken by Lachoneus, insomuch that they did repent of all their sins; and they did put up their aprayers unto the Lord their God, that he would deliver them in the time that their enemies should come down against them to battle. Jacob’s Words Will Be Given. 1 Nephi 3:7-8 7. 1:14. READ: 3 Nephi 11:3-7. 1 And now it came to pass that in the sixteenth year from the coming of Christ, aLachoneus, the governor of the land, received an epistle from the leader and the governor of this band of robbers; and these were the words which were written, saying: 2 Lachoneus, most noble and chief governor of the land, behold, I write this epistle unto you, and do give unto you exceedingly great praise because of your firmness, and also the firmness of your people, in amaintaining that which ye suppose to be your right and bliberty; yea, ye do stand well, as if ye were supported by the hand of a god, in the defence of your liberty, and your property, and your country, or that which ye do call so. Peterson, Daniel C. “The Small Voice.” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): vii–xii. The Father. 25 Therefore, there were ordained of Nephi, men unto this ministry, that all such as should come unto them should be abaptized with water, and this as a witness and a testimony before God, and unto the people, that they had repented and received a bremission of their sins. 3 Nephi 11:3–7 — God the Father Speaks to the People Three Times. The relationship of Chapters 3-7 to the rest of First Nephi is discussed at First Nephi. 3:29. 1 Sam. What are the spiritual blessings they enjoyed at this time? MINI LESSON. According to Nibley, seven years was a set policy of ancient times--the seven-year cycle. 8. 1 Nephi 3:7 by LDS Scripture of the Day | posted in: Book of Mormon | 0 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: 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 accomplish the thing which he commandeth them. Their whole bodies began to quake. 12 Now behold, this Lachoneus, the governor, was a just man, and could not be frightened by the demands and the threatenings of a arobber; therefore he did not hearken to the epistle of Giddianhi, the governor of the robbers, but he did cause that his people should cry unto the Lord for bstrength against the time that the robbers should come down against them. 3:10 (10–11). 23 Thus passed away the thirty and second year also. And Helaman was the son of Helaman, which was the son of Alma, which was the son of Alma, being a descendant of Nephi, which was the son of Lehi, which came out of Jerusalem in the first year of the reign of Zedekiah, the king of Judah. 8 And thus six years had not passed away since the more part of the people had turned from their righteousness, like the dog to his avomit, or like the sow to her wallowing in the mire. Alma 16:6 (5–8); 43:23 (23–24); 48:16. The chief judge is murdered, the government is destroyed, and the people divide into tribes—Jacob, an anti-Christ, becomes king of a secret combination—Nephi preaches repentance and faith in Christ—Angels minister to him daily, and he raises his brother from the dead—Many repent and are baptized. 1:3 then he departed out of the land, and whither he went, no man knoweth; and his son Nephi did keep the records in his stead, yea, the record of this people. 1 Nephi 3:7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: 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 … 21 And it came to pass that the thirty and first year did pass away, and there were but few who were converted unto the Lord; but as many as were converted did truly signify unto the people that they had been avisited by the power and bSpirit of God, which was in Jesus Christ, in whom they believed. 2:18; Alma 31:24; Moses 8:25. 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