Chapter Summary: Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost--Men must pray and gain knowledge for themselves from the Holy Ghost. In the very same chapter, and in the verse preceding...Nephi says this: "'Behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and there will be no more doctrine given until after he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh...When he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh, the things which he shall say unto you ye shall observe to do. What about us today? Are we regularly importuning the Lord to know what we "should do?". However, the authorities are directed by revelation, and this is apparent to all who have the spirit of discernment. verse 1 Nephi is still addressing his "beloved brethren" who are his people (2 Nephi 25:2-3) living with him in the land of Nephi. Those who most enjoy this "feast" are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness. There are few other ways to gain greater inspiration as you serve." verse 4 "if ye cannot understand them" "Them" refers to the words of which Nephi had just spoken. Are we sufficiently diligent in our study of the scriptures? Satan says don't. A careful reading of this verse suggests that we cannot "come," of our own volition, into the light. Nephi has told us that his “soul delighteth in the scriptures” and that he “pondereth continually upon the things which [he has] seen and heard” (2 Nephi … Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day.' 'The spirit stoppeth mine utterance, and I am left to mourn because of the unbelief and the ignorance and the stiffneckedness of men, for they will not search knowledge nor understand great knowledge when it is given unto them in plainness, even as plain as word can be.' The Spirit of the Lord must participate. verse 9 One definition of the verb "to faint" is to lose one's courage, resolve, hope, or will. The Lord withholds much that he would otherwise reveal if the members of the Church were prepared to receive it. 2 Nephi 32: 8-9 pray.....the Lord tells us to pray. We can only speculate. One truly exciting implication of this verse is that the Spirit is available to us continually if we can only stay in tune. Nephi is still addressing his "beloved brethren" who are his people (, "ye ponder somewhat in your hearts concerning that which ye should do after ye have entered in by the way", Nephi intends: "You are wondering what you should do next, after you have passed through the gait that leads to the strait and narrow path. "Now what were the consequences of not praying, as they are recorded in this book regarding the Nephite people? Posts about 2 Nephi 32 written by Paul Anderson. teacheth a man to pray" The Lord has taught us in the Doctrine and Covenants that if a man is properly influenced by the Holy Ghost, he will receive whatsoever he asks for in prayer (see D&C 46:30). And pray always. The reason for this bold promise lies in the fact that such a man is taught the things for which he should pray by the Holy Spirit (see D&C 50:30; 3 Nephi 19:24). (1 Ne 15:8-11). verse 8 "I perceive that ye ponder still in your hearts" Nephi apparently perceives that some of those listening to him are puzzled by his sayings. speak the words of Christ." 2 Nephi 32 tweet: Y ponder? 2 Nephi 32:5 by LDS Scripture of the Day | posted in: Book of Mormon | 0 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, … verse 6 "this is the doctrine of Christ" A reasonable summary of the "doctrine of Christ" is found in the introductory commentary for 2 Nephi 31. We have members of the Church to whom this ought to be read. Scriptures are of little value unless they are feasted upon and searched. This blessing of the Holy Ghost applies entirely also to mortal men and women. If u rec’d the HG u speak w/ tongue of angels. We’re grateful for additional scriptures that give us more of His word. 2 Nephi 32:3 Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. This feasting comprehends all the activities of our lives, and is not restricted to our time spent studying the scriptures, though a secondary meaning of this expression is to proactively, diligently, and enthusiastically study the scriptures or to vigorously search out the Lord's servants and hearken unto their words. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do. "he will consecrate thy performance unto thee", The prayerful individual who is striving to be obedient will be justified and sanctified by the Spirit under the direction of the Lord. 2 Nephi 31-32 – Jesus Christ and His doctrine are the only way to eternal life. The Lord has instructed us not only in the method of prayer (to pray to the Father in the name of Christ) but to pray regarding every endeavor in which we perform any thing unto the Lord. 2 Do ye not remember that I said unto you that after ye had received the Holy Ghost ye could speak with the tongue of angels? Rather we have to be "brought" in by some person or power outside ourselves. If we do this, we have the promise that He will show us all things that we should do, ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you (Matt 7:7). This is the food he is prepared to give them; it is the everlasting word, the word of truth, the gospel of salvation. Perhaps he was constrained by the fact that those whom he was teaching (1) did not seek diligently for new understanding; (2) did not strive to understand what he had already taught; and (3) did not qualify for the ministration of the Spirit of God to enable them to understand what they had already heard preached in plainness. verse 7 Apparently Nephi could have taught more! They shut their hearts against it, and refuse to search and to find that which the Lord has declared, which is for their eternal salvation and the salvation of all the world. Feast, ask, knock – the HG will show the way. 1986, as quoted in the Ensign, May 1986, p. 81-2). Daniel L. Belnap, Gaye Strathearn, and Stanley A. Johnson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2011), 161–78. Let me tell you. The power and authority of angels does not exceed in the slightest that of the Lord's mortal servants. "Loaves and fishes perish, but there is a food which is eternal, 'which endureth unto everlasting life.' The Septuagint and Syriac both read the same as the Book of Mormon. The most important things you’ll learn in your study will come from the whisperings of the Spirit. "it grieveth me that I must speak concerning this thing" Nephi speaks as though the subject of prayer is so basic that he fears offending his hearers by counseling them on the subject. Ideally, as we partake weekly of the sacrament, it would be this specific item we would choose as the subject of our covenanting with the Lord for the upcoming period of time. The discussion so far has yielded the following structure for the second half or so (beginning with verse 20) of 2 Nephi 26 (plus 2 Nephi 27:1): (1) 26:20-22a, of the latter-day Gentiles: churches/combinations This person and power is the Holy Ghost. And what was the limiting factor? A reasonable summary of the "doctrine of Christ" is found in the introductory commentary for. Nephi felt that by now the answer should be obvious to his people. Cry unto him over the crops of your fields, that ye may prosper in them. But why? About 559–545 B.C. But why? Yea, humble yourselves, and continue in prayer unto him. The result of diligent searching is that one becomes as the sons of Mosiah who had waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth (Alma 17:2). We are familiar with the phrase “feast upon the word” and we automatically think of the written word of Christ. For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do. Chapter 32: "Warm and Fuzzy, Was He?" Behold, I said unto them: How is it that ye do not keep the commandments of the Lord? How is it that ye will perish, because of the hardness of your hearts? speak the words of Christ.". verse 5 After the baptism of water and the baptism of the Spirit (receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost), we "enter in by the way," and we set our foot on life's strait and narrow path where we depend heavily on the Spirit of the Lord to provide us direction. What does it mean to be "brought into the light"? And now I, Nephi, cannot say more.'. "...We have little occasion to clamor for more revelation when we refuse to heed what the Lord has revealed for our salvation. About 559–545 B.C. (2 Nephi 32:3) To feast upon something is to savor it, to enjoy it, to consume a great deal of it because it brings joy, not out of a sense of duty. But, behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts? Cry unto him in your houses, yea, over all your household, both morning, mid-day, and evening. Yea, cry unto him against the power of your enemies. Have we mastered those truths we have been given, and do we yearn for new knowledge? Follow the directions of the Book of Mormon, and pray over, and for your families, your cattle, your flocks, your herds, your corn, and all things that you possess; ask the blessing of God upon all your labors, and everything that you engage in. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 247), if ye cannot understand them it will be because ye ask not, neither do ye knock, the Holy Ghost...will show unto you all things what ye should do, the Spirit stoppeth mine utterance, and I am left to mourn, the Spirit...teacheth a man to pray...ye must pray always. What assurance did Nephi have from the Holy Spirit regarding his writings, in spite of … pray in Christ's Name.....He will consecrate our prayers. Because the people had refused to pray. To "search" is to try to understand, to look for personal meaning, to understand historical context, to reference other sources, to find resolution to conflicts, and to internalize principles. List some of the specific benefits of a sincere prayer life as explained by Nephi in 2 Nephi 32:5-9. 2 Nephi 32: 7: “And now I, Nephi, cannot say more; the Spirit stoppeth mine utterance, and I am left to mourn because of the unbelief, and the wickedness, and the ignorance, and the stiffneckedness of men; for they will not search knowledge, nor understand great knowledge, when it is given unto them in plainness, … Continue reading 2 Nephi 32: 7 → One might well ask the question of the Lord, "In my spiritual growth, what specific area should I be working on now or next?" 2 Nephi 32 2 Nephi 32. This video is unavailable. 4 Wherefore, now after I have spoken these words, if ye cannot understand them it will be because ye ask not, neither do ye knock; wherefore, ye are not brought into the light, but must perish in the dark. . Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost—Men must pray and gain knowledge for themselves from the Holy Ghost. verses 2-3 "Angels . We cannot afford to do that." The individual will grow spiritually in response to his righteous "performance." They lack the spiritual sensitivity to understand. In verses 2 through 6 he will re-emphasize the profound truth that all spiritual knowledge and direction comes through the ministrations of the Holy Ghost. They are useful if they are "read," but the term "search" implies something totally different. 2 Nephi 32:5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do. "Them" refers to the words of which Nephi had just spoken. And when he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh, the things which he shall say unto you shall ye observe to do. What does it mean to knock? 50-52) Jared T. Parker, “The Doctrine of Christ in 2 Nephi 31–32 as an Approach to the Vision of the Tree of Life,” in The Things Which My Father Saw: Approaches to Lehi’s Dream and Nephi’s Vision (2011 Sperry Symposium), ed. The numbers represent the verses in the chapter.) Spiritually speaking, "you are what you eat." Parting is such sweet sorrow for Nephi as he laments "the unbelief, and the wickedness, and the ignorance, and the stiffneckedness of men." They lack the spiritual sensitivity to understand. Reference Search: 2 Nephi 32:6-76 Behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and there will be no more doctrine given until after he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh. Perhaps the understanding afforded us in this final dispensation is more complete than it has ever been in the history of our earth. He would simply ask the Lord for more understanding. This blessing of the Holy Ghost applies entirely also to mortal men and women. 9 But behold, I say unto you that ye must pray always, and not faint; that ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord save in the first place ye shall pray unto the Father in the name of Christ, that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that thy performance may be for the welfare of thy soul. "it will show unto you all things what ye should do". Cry unto him when ye are in your fields, yea, over all your flocks. "ye are not brought into the light" What does it mean to be "brought into the light"? Be virtuous and pure; be men of integrity and truth; keep the commandments of God; and then you will be able more perfectly to understand the difference between right and wrong-between the things of God and the things of men; and your path will be like that of the just, which shineth brighter and brighter unto the perfect day." Nephi's response was as follows: 'And I said unto them: Have ye inquired of the Lord? Do ye not remember the things which the Lord hath said?--If ye will not harden your hearts, and ask me in faith, believing that ye shall receive, with diligence in keeping my commandments, surely these things shall be made known unto you.' Here Nephi implies that he has observed some inspired teaching being done by his people. I think we can say without exaggeration that never before in any dispensation have the Saints been so abundantly blessed with the words of the Lord and His prophets. 3 Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. (I feel like I'm saying that all the time!) We can only speculate. (Conference Reports, Oct. 1919, p. 145). Afterward, his brothers contended about the meaning of Lehi's vision, exclaiming, we cannot understand the words which our father hath spoken. 2 Nephi 30 & 31 Sorry that this is a little long, but it's worth it! Come Follow Me Helps and Resources for 2 Nephi 31-33 “This is the Way” We hope that these LDS Sunday School discussion questions over 2 Nephi 31-33 enrich your Come, Follow Me study and increase your testimony of the Savior.. Use them individually, in your family study, and in your Sunday School classes to dive deeper into the doctrines presented in the Book of Mormon. verse 2 Here Nephi implies that he has observed some inspired teaching being done by his people. Comment below how you follow the example of our Savior Jesus Christ!! . What can be more devastating to the devil's cause than this. This. (Alma 34:17-27). The scriptures were not given to us for an occasional perusal, a casual reading, or a brief history lesson. It implies that the scriptures are satisfying a powerful spiritual hunger and quenching a thirst for the things of the Spirit. And when he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh, the things which he shall say unto you shall ye observe to do. Sometimes we tempt God with our demands for divine direction. Through the influence of the Holy Ghost, angels, who are nothing more nor less than people who have passed through this mortal phase and are on special assignment, are able to do and say the same things that Christ would do and say under any given circumstances. Nephi speaks as though the subject of prayer is so basic that he fears offending his hearers by counseling them on the subject. It means to proactively, prayerfully, and with earnest effort seek understanding. For if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray ye would know that ye must pray; for the evil spirit teacheth not a man to pray, but teacheth him that he must not pray. Man cannot negotiate successfully the path of life without direction from the Spirit himself. Watch Queue Queue. This particular phrase refers to an important function of the Holy Ghost that we often fail to recognize. It may be difficult to execute over the course of a lifetime, but the concept is simple enough that anyone can do it. The directive in this verse is that we must receive the Holy Ghost. Why did he not teach more? Through the influence of the Holy Ghost, angels, who are nothing more nor less than people who have passed through this mortal phase and are on special assignment, are able to do and say the same things that Christ would do and say under any given circumstances. And what was the limiting factor? 'Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever. This seemingly uncongenial habit has arisen because we often refer to the Holy Ghost by referring to his influence rather than to the man himself. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do. The restoration of the gospel in its fulness in this dispensation has brought us a more complete understanding of the Lord's plan of salvation and the precious ordinances of the temple. Here the Holy Ghost is referred to by the impersonal pronoun "it." But, behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts? 2 Nephi 32:3–4 — Nephi Invites Us to Feast upon the Words of Christ. This is exactly how he received his vision of the tree of life (1 Ne 11:1). what it means to speak with the … It is certain that more specific light will be given to the earth when the fulness of the gospel is restored to the earth, but this fact does not invalidate the incomparable value of the principles of the doctrine of Christ discussed herein. 2 Nephi 32:8-9 And now, my beloved brethren, if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray ye would know that ye must pray; for the evil spirit teacheth not a man to pray, but teacheth him that he must not pray. (Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 2 Nephi 32 Read online here This chapter says some pretty powerful things about the Holy Ghost, angels and prayer, but what caught my eye was verse four and my new favorite word: "IF" In bold letters I have written below this verse, "It is our responsibility!" . He offers this observation as evidence of the Holy Ghost's presence. Every thought, word, and act is influenced or governed by the nature and extent of one's communion through prayer with Deity. Apparently Nephi could have taught more! . When they will not live in accordance with the revelations he has given, how are they entitled to receive more? The Lord has not forsaken his people, although they have not always put their trust in him." (Franklin S. Harris, Jr., The Book of Mormon: Messages and Evidences, pp. This means not just receive the gift of the Holy Ghost but to receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost through righteous living and frequent involvement in activities which give the opportunity for the Holy Ghost to whisper in his still, small voice. Master the principles that are found therein. For his purposes to be fulfilled, the devil only need separate a man from his God. 1, p. 283). 5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do. The Spirit of the Lord must participate. And now, my beloved brethren, if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray ye would know that ye must pray; for the evil spirit teacheth not a man to pray, but teacheth him that he must not pray. Now that applies in our day. Do we have available to us today a complete definition of the doctrine of Christ? (Conference Report, April 1984, p. 7), "I add my voice to these wise and inspired brethren [referencing President Spencer W. Kimball, Bruce R. McConkie and Boyd K. Packer] and say to you that one of the most important things you can do as priesthood leaders is to immerse yourselves in the scriptures. Nephi will also teach in verse 5 below that the Holy Ghost will "show unto you all things what ye should do." 1 And now, behold, my beloved brethren, I suppose that ye ponder somewhat in your hearts concerning that which ye should do after ye have entered in by the way. He could have provided us with more important doctrines, but the Lord did not allow him. He was obviously restrained by the Spirit. (2 Nephi 33:1) .for when a man speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the children of men." The following verse suggests that Nephi's hearers also were not praying diligently and sincerely. He offers this observation as evidence of the Holy Ghost's presence. Although short, there are quite a few ideas from 2 Nephi 32 that we could spend on, e.g. One definition of the verb "to faint" is to lose one's courage, resolve, hope, or will. 2 Nephi 32 (Below is a list of questions and quotes that help me think about each verse as I read it. 2. The Spirit stops Nephi's utterance. And now, how could ye speak with the tongue of angels save it were by the Holy Ghost?” (2 Nephi 32:2) Nephi sees that… This implies something much more than just reading. Read 2 Nephi 32:5-9. 2 Nephi 26:32-27:5. Here in this phrase we learn that one of the important functions of the Holy Ghost is to reveal to us or prompt us concerning the very area or item we should be concentrating on at the moment. Over and over again the revelations command: Watch and pray always, lest ye enter into temptation." This bread was available, without money and without price, from the Son of Man." The people in the Church are not living in full accord with the commandments the Lord has already required of them. And they said unto me: We have not; for the Lord maketh no such thing known unto us. Why did he not teach more? 7 And now I, Nephi, cannot say more; the Spirit stoppeth mine utterance, and I am left to mourn because of the unbelief, and the wickedness, and the ignorance, and the stiffneckedness of men; for they will not search knowledge, nor understand great knowledge, when it is given unto them in plainness, even as plain as word can be. "Why not? One of the most significant happenings in recent Church history is the publication of the new editions of the standard works with the new footnotes and other helps. Chapter 32. "the Spirit . Nephi will also teach in verse 5 below that the Holy Ghost will "show unto you all things what ye should do." This person and power is the Holy Ghost. (2 Nephi 32:5) "For if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray ye would know that ye must pray;" (2 Nephi 32:8)". Thus, feasting upon the words of Christ is primarily to do all things the Holy Ghost inspires you to do. Seek this guidance, and record the promptings that come. (Mormon Doctrine, p. 581-2), "We would say to the brethren, seek to know God in your closets, call upon him in the fields. 9 But behold, I say unto you that ye must pray always, and not faint; that ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord save in the first place ye shall pray unto the Father in the name of Christ, that he will consecrate … 2 Nephi 32 Love this chapter! "the Spirit . As we grow spiritually, each individual does so in his or her own particular and unique way and sequence. (From the General Priesthood Meeting, Apr. The way to develop greater spirituality is to feast on the words of Christ as revealed in the scriptures. 2 Nephi … Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do. As the woman of Samaria was invited to drink living water and never thirst more; so they were invited to eat living bread and never hunger more. A careful reading of this verse suggests that we cannot "come," of our own volition, into the light. For if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray ye would know that ye must pray; for the evil spirit teacheth not a man to pray, but teacheth him that he must not pray. Ye must pray always, and not faint; that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that thy performance may be for the welfare of thy soul. Ye must pray always, and not faint; that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that thy performance may be for the welfare of thy soul. For further discussion of angels, see the commentary for Alma 29:1. verse 3 "feast upon the words of Christ" To "feast" upon the words of Christ is to have the daily guidance of the Holy Ghost. 8 And now, my beloved brethren, I perceive that ye ponder still in your hearts; and it grieveth me that I must speak concerning this thing. The other verb that the scriptures use to describe our approach to scripture study is "to search.". Learn the doctrine. Even the plainest teachings that man can receive regarding the principle of the "doctrine of Christ," the words of Christ, cannot, by themselves, make him understand this vital doctrine or "bring him into the light." What can be more devastating to the devil's cause than this. The power and authority of angels does not exceed in the slightest that of the Lord's mortal servants. Now our challenge is to do as the Lord commanded: "Study my word which hath gone forth among the children of men" (D&C 11:22). 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