Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 1 Nephi 12. And I looked, and I beheld the heavens open again, and I saw aangels descending upon the children of men; and they did minister unto them. Like Moses in Exodus 3, Nephi is called by the Lord up to the top of a mountain where he is given instructions on the leading of God’s people to the promised land. 21:10; 2 Ne. In particular, note how the vision of the tree of life testifies of the love of God and the mission of the Savior. 36 And it came to pass that I saw and bear record, that the great and spacious building was the apride of the world; and it bfell, and the fall thereof was exceedingly great. 27 And I looked and abeheld the Redeemer of the world, of whom my father had spoken; and I also beheld the bprophet who should prepare the way before him. . 1 Nephi 3. KnoWhys KnoWhys on 1 Nephi 11 KnoWhys on 1 Nephi 12 KnoWhys on 1 Nephi 13 KnoWhys on 1 Nephi 14 KnoWhys on 1 Nephi 15 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. 1:16; Mosiah 3:8; Alma 19:13. 12:9; 13:40 (24–26, 40). 2 And the Spirit said unto me: Behold, what adesirest thou? It seems similar to Adam's declaration "I know not, save the Lord commanded me." And the angel of the Lord spake unto me again, saying: Behold the world and the wisdom thereof; yea, behold the house of Israel hath gathered together to bfight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb. 9:24. And I beheld the city of Nazareth; and in the city of aNazareth I beheld a bvirgin, and she was exceedingly fair and white. 17 And I said unto him: I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things. We will see what other Prophets and Apostles have said to corroborate the Book of Mormon's admonitions. Only can be found in the temple; 5 And I said: Yea, thou knowest that I abelieve all the words of my father. 1 Ne. 1 Nephi 11:6 And when I had spake these words, the Spirit cried with a loud voice, saying: Hosanna to the Lord, the Most High God, for he is God over all the earth, yea, even above all. KnoWhys KnoWhys on 1 Nephi 8 KnoWhys on 1 Nephi 9 KnoWhys on 1 Nephi 10 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. Adams, Jr., William J.. “Nephi’s Jerusalem and Laban’s Sword.” In Pressing Forward with the Book of … 26 And the angel said unto me again: Look and behold the acondescension of God! While studying 1 Nephi 6–11, seek to understand how Nephi’s writings fulfill this purpose. That’s why he built the temple of God in the promise land. He didn't understand everything else that was presented to him, but he knew that. 1 Nephi 6. “the mysteries of outer space” A. Theodore Tuttle said, “No doubt Nephi was taught the things of the Spirit—his writings reveal that. . 1 Ne. Dan. CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY 1 Nephi 8. About 600–592 B.C. 4 And the Spirit said unto me: aBelievest thou that thy father saw the btree of which he hath spoken? 1 For it came to pass after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat apondering in mine heart I was bcaught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceedingly high cmountain, which I never had before seen, and upon which I never had before set my foot. 1 Nephi 11-15 Nephi's vision of the tree of life and the future of the world. 10 And he said unto me: What desirest thou? . 3 And I said: I desire to behold the things which my father asaw. 15 And I said unto him: A virgin, most beautiful and fair above all other virgins. the condition or quality of being secret, strange, or difficult to explain. 34 And after he was slain I saw the multitudes of the earth, that they were gathered together to afight against the apostles of the Lamb; for thus were the twelve called by the angel of the Lord. It is often while pondering that the Spirit speaks to us. 20 And I looked and beheld the virgin again, bearing a achild in her arms. About 600–592 B.C. 18 And he said unto me: Behold, the avirgin whom thou seest is the bmother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh. 1 Ne. 10:3; Mosiah 3:9 (9–10); 3 Ne. a person or thing whose identity or nature is puzzling or unknown. TG Foreordination; Jesus Christ, Prophecies about. Jesus Christ appears to the Nephites and invites them one by one to feel the wound marks in His hands, feet, and side. Mark 15:19 (17–20); Luke 9:44 (44–45). 1 Nephi 14. (JST Luke 11:52) Much of Chapter 50 has been lost. 10:14; 2 Ne. 12) Acts 7:55-56. Alma the younger–in vision, after the angel comes, right after he calls out for Jesus 11) Alma 36:22. 11:30 (22–30); Moses 4:28 (28, 31). 16 And he said unto me: Knowest thou the acondescension of God? “the mysteries of analytical psychology” 1 Ne. Ex. 7: 1 Nephi to Alma 29, p. . Read this week's KnoWhy connected with the Come Follow Me curriculum, Luke 1:34 (34–35). 11:10; John 1:6 (6–7); 1 Ne. 21 And the angel said unto me: Behold the aLamb of God, yea, even the bSon of the Eternal cFather! 29:7; 3 Ne. 7 And behold this thing shall be given unto thee for a asign, that after thou hast beheld the tree which bore the fruit which thy father tasted, thou shalt also behold a man descending out of heaven, and him shall ye witness; and after ye have witnessed him ye shall bbear record that it is the Son of God. Discussions on the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 4-5. Read this week's KnoWhy connected with the Come Follow Me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in Rod of Iron. 11 And I said unto him: To know the ainterpretation thereof—for I spake unto him as a man speaketh; for I beheld that he was in the bform of a man; yet nevertheless, I knew that it was the Spirit of the Lord; and he spake unto me as a man speaketh with another. The following is simply a personal commentary on 1 Nephi 11 and how it relates to theophany. 27:14. Mal. the secret rites of Greek and Roman pagan religion, or of any ancient or tribal religion, to which only initiates are admitted. 24:13 (12–13); Deut. 2. 70 Lecture 12 1 Nephi 8-11 . 1 References. Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:17 But I shall make an account of my proceedings in my days. ˈmist(ə)rē/Submit Stephen–in a vision of God on His throne, with Jesus at His right hand. 1 Ne. Knowest thou the meaning of the dtree which thy father saw? The Plates of Brass, containing some writings of the Jews. Theme: Bushwick by James Dinsdale. 1 Nephi 11. And the Lamb of God went forth and was cbaptized of him; and after he was baptized, I beheld the heavens open, and the Holy Ghost come down out of heaven and abide upon him in the form of a ddove. 28 And I beheld that he went forth ministering unto the people, in apower and great glory; and the multitudes were gathered together to hear him; and I beheld that they cast him out from among them. ((This paper is an excerpt from a full-length commentary on 1 Nephi in preparation by the author. At this point, please review the commentary on the Vision of the Tree of Life in 1 Nephi chapter 8. Rev. That is just my thoughts, maybe you can look more into it for me. If indeed here in 1 Nephi 11:11 the Holy Ghost was Nephi's guide and teacher, this occasion is of tremendous significance, for it is the only scriptural occasion wherein the Holy Ghost makes a personal appearance to man. And blessed art thou Nephi because thou believest in the Son of the Most High; wherefore thou shalt behold the … . 4-6: 8. Gen. 2:9; Prov. 1 Nephi 19 and 22 bracket Nephi's quotation in chapters 20 and 21 of Isaiah 48 and 49, … Critics of the Book of Mormon view terms like 'the Son of the most high God' (1 Nephi 11:6) and 'the Son of God' as plagiarisms from the New Testament gospels because they represent later developments peculiar to Christianity. And I looked, and I beheld the Son of God agoing forth among the children of men; and I saw many fall down at his feet and worship him. “Nephi could, of course, not be familiar with the Talmud, as known in modern times, but the essence of that volume is much older than the books containing it. 1 Nephi 10. noun It has been adapted and expanded as necessary to make it a free-standing piece.)) 1 Nephi 10 and 15 bracket Nephi's extended vision reported in chapters 11 through 14. 8:2; 2 Cor. Discussions on the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 19-22. 32 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me again, saying: Look! 11:1 - Nephi has a vision 1 Nephi 8 does not clearly state whether Lehi experienced a dream or a vision, but 1 Nephi 11:1 makes it clear that Nephi experienced a waking vision: "[A]s I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceedingly high mountain, which I never had before seen, and upon which I never had before set my foot." 29 And I also beheld atwelve others following him. TG Jesus Christ, Birth of. (Doctrines of the Book of Mormon, 1991 Sperry Symposium, pp. 30 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me again, saying: Look! Behold, I make an abridgment of the record of my father, upon plates which I have made with mine own hands; wherefore, after I have abridged the record of my father then will I … This printable kit will help you study and teach about Nephi's vision and a bonus History of the Bible Flip Book. 1, p. 77] Luke 18:31; 2 Ne. Nephi sees the Spirit of the Lord and is shown in vision the tree of life—He sees the mother of the Son of God and learns of the condescension of God—He sees the baptism, ministry, and crucifixion of the Lamb of God—He sees also the call and ministry of the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb. 1 Nephi 21 (Isaiah Text & Commentary): Chapter 21 (Compare Isaiah 49) The Lord continues to speak to the house of Israel scattered abroad. 1 Nephi 9. a novel, play, or movie dealing with a puzzling crime, especially a murder. 11:14; D&C 55:1; Moses 6:44. My object was to explore only a certain facet of what is here and the conclusions are my own. These are my own observations and overlook many, many other important doctrines and principles contained in these verses. 33 And I, Nephi, saw that he was alifted up upon the cross and bslain for the sins of the world. ↑ 2 Nephi … And they were dhealed by the power of the Lamb of God; and the devils and the unclean spirits were cast out. [Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. He is a temple ordnance worker, 1, Smith and Sjodahl, 1955, pg. “the mystery of Christ” ““He’s a bit of a mystery,” said Nina” Invite them to listen for the voice of God through the Holy Ghost as they study 3 Nephi 11:8–17. And I looked as if to look upon him, and I saw him not; for he had gone from before my presence. 9:29; Deut. plural noun: mysteries These are described at 1 Ne. The following is a commentary on 1 Nephi 1:1–3 which seeks to show how much can be … Nibley’s Commentary on The Book of Mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by Hugh Nibley, and is published with the permission of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious ... Lecture 11 1 Nephi 4-7 . 3 Nephi 11:8–17. Discussions on the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 1, 3. 35 And the multitude of the earth was gathered together; and I beheld that they were in a large and spacious abuilding, like unto the building which my father saw. 2:27 (Bible Appendix). Invite a few students to take turns reading aloud from 3 Nephi 11:8–12. 22 And I answered him, saying: Yea, it is the alove of God, which bsheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men; wherefore, it is the cmost desirable above all things. George Reynolds and Janne M. Sjodahl explain: This is also demonstrated by looking at it from the other side. 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