Book of Mormon, pages 43-56

Book of Mormon, pages 43 – 49

We started student leaders teaching this week. Derek lead our class and had lots of participation. We discussed 1 Nephi 19:9 describing the suffering of Christ and how he endured it because of his loving kindness and long-suffering. We referred back to 1 Nephi 18:15-16 and saw Nephi suffering at his family’s hand on the ship and not murmuring because of his afflictions. He had seen how Christ would handle affliction.

In 1 Nephi 19:23 we read Nephi’s instruction about Isaiah’s writings that we ”liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.” In Chapters 20 and 21 Derek gave us opportunities to cross reference The Book of Mormon scriptures with Isaiah’s writings in the Old Testament and with scriptures in the New Testament. Great class. It was sweet seeing how the books of scripture support one another.

Book of Mormon, pages 50 – 56

Maria was sick and couldn’t teach so Bob lead our class. We went through 1 Nephi 22 verse by verse and learned of three scatterings that Israel’s gone through already and how the scatterings were prophesied by Isaiah. We saw that each time Israel is scattered, the Jews find their way back to Jerusalem to gather again. They won’t be scattered again. Those who fight against them do so in vain. We noted that in fulfilment to prophesy, Abraham’s seed is blessing the nations of the earth.

When people are righteous Satan has no power. Those belonging to the great and abominable church (or assembly) will turn against themselves and war. The prophecies are really comforting.

Book of Mormon, pages 57-63

Sept. 25^th Jennifer will teach. Points to ponder:

·         2 Ne 2:2  Lehi says to son, Jacob, “He shall consecrate thine afflictions for thy gain.

·         2 Ne 2: 7-8  What does it mean to be a sacrifice for sin?

·         2 Ne 2: 11-13  Lehi teaches need for opposition in Heavenly Father’s plan.

·         2 Ne 2: 25  Joy is a purpose of this life. Are you experiencing joy?

·         2 Ne 2:27  What is the responsibility that comes with freedom?

·         2 Ne 3   What is prophesied about Joseph’s namesake?

·         Would you want a blessing like Lehi gave to Nephi, Laman, Jacob, or Joseph?