2:12 (10–15); Alma 24:30; D&C 101:5 (1–5). 16:24 (24–26); Luke 9:59 (57–62); John 12:26; 1 Jn. How would you describe the result of always remembering the Savior? That is where it becomes difficult. Point out any additional details you'd like in the pictures. Do we have to be on our knees to pray? 2 Nephi 17. 3 Nephi 20. 2 Nephi 30. 14 But, behold, my beloved brethren, thus came the voice of the Son unto me, saying: After ye have repented of your sins, and witnessed unto the Father that ye are willing to keep my commandments, by the baptism of water, and have received the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost, and can speak with a new tongue, yea, even with the tongue of angels, and after this should adeny me, it would have been bbetter for you that ye had not known me. Most of us have a running monologue going on in our heads. I deliberately avoid lots of references and scholarly quotes and citations so that we can focus on the principles behind the doctrine. 2 Nephi 6. 2 Nephi 31:13 Follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no … Deut. C and M from Chile. We are told that Christ’s example will teach us what we should do (31:12). 2 Nephi 24. 2 Nephi 18. I suggest associating the following two phrases: “pray always” and “always remember him.” How close are they to meaning the same thing? 3. 2 Nephi 21. It is in the making of sacred covenants to learn how to behave and act like a celestial citizen that we receive the Holy Ghost, our celestial tutor who teaches us about the celestial life. But living on that path requires us to follow his example, listen to the Spirit, believe in his teachings, and always remember him. 2 Nephi 26. 2 Nephi 31:17–20; 32 – The Holy Ghost will show me what I should do. Once the prevalence of the Christ references in these chapters is made more clear, it can be quite overwhelming. For example, within the first two pages of the book Nephi is already relating a vision of Christ by his father. 2 Nephi 28:3, 12, 18 (note the similarity between the description in v. 3-6 and Joseph Smith’s own experience; also note v. 10) 1 Nephi 22:13-14, 23 (note the Malachi quotation, as well) 2 Nephi 26:20-21. Summary; Malachi 3, Malachi 4: 3 Nephi 24, 3 Nephi 25 : When the Savior comes again, it will be a terrible day for the wicked, but a wonderful day for the righteous—those who keep the commandments of God as given by prophets. In the days of Jehoshaphat, the Ammonites joined Moabites and Edomites in a raid on Judah (2 Chronicles 20:1-30). Matt. 2 Nephi 28. 6:4; Gal. 2 Nephi 31:10. 16 And now, my beloved brethren, I know by this that unless a man shall aendure to the end, in following the bexample of the Son of the living God, he cannot be saved. 2 Nephi 26. 2 Nephi 2. Come, Follow Me Daily Study Guide for the week of March 2-8, 2020 covering 2 Nephi 31-33. 2 Nephi 3. Christ was baptized because baptism is required for entrance into the kingdom of God. It has four parts to it: 1) Desire, 2) Making covenants through the ordinance of water baptism, 3) Receiving the gift of Holy Ghost, and 4) Receiving the baptism of the Spirit. Each person must follow Jesus will full purpose of heart by being baptized and reborn. 2 Nephi 24. The sacrament prayer says we must always remember him, meaning the Savior. James 5:8 (7–11); Rev. The following overview provides a summary of 2 Nephi, chapters 25–30, which make up a sermon given by Nephi to three different groups of people—the Jews, the children of Lehi, and the Gentiles. 2 Nephi 28:9,14,16,20,31; 2 Nephi 29:1 Nephi attributes none of these verses to Isaiah. 18 And then are ye in this astrait and narrow bpath which leads to eternal life; yea, ye have entered in by the gate; ye have done according to the commandments of the Father and the Son; and ye have received the Holy Ghost, which cwitnesses of the dFather and the Son, unto the fulfilling of the promise which he hath made, that if ye entered in by the way ye should receive. 2 Nephi 15. I wasn’t expecting answers to everything I asked about, at least not when I asked the questions. What one has done in the past isn’t discussed. 2 Nephi 32. His deep desire, even urgency, to share these fundamental truths with us comes through loud and clear. 1 And now I, Nephi, make an end of my aprophesying unto you, my beloved brethren. Though every effort is made to present information according to official Church doctrine, the statements made here are not to be construed as official pronouncements of LDS Church doctrine. Nephi tells why Christ was baptized—Men must follow Christ, be baptized, receive the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end to be saved—Repentance and baptism are the gate to the strait and narrow path—Eternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism. 2 Nephi 27. The manual describes the doctrine of Christ this way – “faith in Christ, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.” I would modify the last part of the sentence this way: “enduring [with faith in Christ] to the end.”. I discovered that by doing so, instead of remembering the Savior mainly on Sundays when the sacrament came around, I was thinking of him more often during the week. 2 Nephi 33. Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: In the last days, the Lord will comfort Zion and gather Israel—The redeemed will come to Zion amid great joy—Compare Isaiah 51 and 52:1–2. I tried to find ways to talk to God as part of my efforts to make choices, deal with temptations, understand things that were difficult, etc. 2 Nephi 31:20 by LDS Scripture of the Day | posted in: Book of Mormon | 0 …Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the … As Nephi told his people of this revelation, he taught what he called “the doctrine of Christ” (2 Nephi 31:2)—that in order to receive eternal life, we must exercise faith in Jesus Christ, repent of our sins, be baptized, receive the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end. 20 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a asteadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of bhope, and a clove of God and of all men. You'll get the latest posts from Gospelstudy.us! READ: 2 Nephi 28:27-31 ... SUMMARY: In a complex and contentious world with the bombardment of relentless messages from social media and news, individuals must deliberately take time each day to “disconnect from the world and connect with heaven.” Just as hay does not provide adequate nourishment for deer, the trending news does not offer true spiritual nourishment. Easier said than done. It takes a lifetime of practice to learn how and when to serve another the right way. Spencer W. Kimball 2 Nephi 31:4-7 If the Lamb of God, he being holy, should have need to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even by water! Try as we might to have the best of motives and behaviors, we still end up insulting people, offending people, making them feel insecure or bad about themselves, etc. 2 Nephi 3. 2 Nephi 33. Once you have skimmed through these chapters, I suggest you find someone to talk to about it. 2 Wherefore, the things which I have written sufficeth me, save it be a few words which I amust speak concerning the doctrine of Christ; wherefore, I shall speak unto you plainly, according to the plainness of my prophesying. TG Holy Ghost, Mission of; Remission of Sins. Christ is mentioned and talked openly about, his mercies, his coming, his future reign on the earth, over and over again on almost every page of the book. February 25, 2020 There’s something amazing about reading the final words of any prophet as they sit down and seek to synthesize their life’s experience into words of counsel to those that follow. 2 Nephi 19. He that bendureth to the cend, the same shall be saved. 2 Nephi 29. We just need to never lose sight of the fact that enduring to the end is not an exercise in stagnation, but a lifelong process of change as we seek to be more and better today than we were yesterday. Suddenly you will notice that he is mentioned and discussed in one way or another all over the place. 2 Nephi 3. 2 Nephi 5. I agree. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He convincingly makes his case that we need him, and that the Spirit can lead us to him. It is our announcement to the the universe that we want to become like He is, and to return home to be with God forever. 2 Nephi 21. 2 Nephi 18. Elder Bednar gave a talk entitled, Receive the Holy Ghost. 1:16 (15–18); 2 Tim. 2 Nephi 31 Nephi tells why Christ was baptized—Men must follow Christ, be baptized, receive the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end to be saved—Repentance and baptism are the gate to the strait and narrow path—Eternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism. Discussion Summary: 2 Nephi 26:26-31. 9:41; 3 Ne. Today the “perfect brightness of hope” stands out the most to me… not that the other ones aren’t part of the recipe, but just that one seems tough. 2 Nephi 31:21b “This is the doctrine of Christ” 2 Nephi 32:6 “This is the doctrine of Christ” The second section of Nephi’s final sermon, the focus of this essay, is also marked off as an inclusio by Nephi’s two references to “the doctrine of Christ” (2 Nephi 31:2 and 21). To live a teaching in the gospel of Christ we have to first have a basic understanding of what is wanted or expected of us and how it will affect our life when we live it. Print it out for greater convenience in your studies. We must always seek it and ask for it. One of the ways we can avoid being deceived by Satan can be found in 2 Nephi. 2 Nephi 8. Nephi says in 2 Nephi 31:19 that we must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ. What happens when we start including conversations with our Father in Heaven in that mental monologue. I believe the steadfastness he refers to in verse 20 is to continue to exercise faith in Christ every day for the rest of our lives. Suddenly, through the act of “always remembering him” I was involved with the whole Godhead on a daily, hourly basis. 2 Nephi 5. But just as Nephi’s vision in 1 Nephi 14, and just as Isaiah’s prophecies in 2 Nephi 23 and 24 all end in the victory of God, Nephi concludes his exposition of Isaiah’s revelations on a set of very promising notes. Enos. 3:20; 1 Ne. The path to eternal life is easy to understand. 2 Nephi 23. Don’t look for the story line. In summary, the servant of Isaiah 11:1 appears to be David, the great Jewish leader of the last days. 2:25 (25–26); 3 Ne. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. 7) Christ was not baptized for a remission of sins—he neither had nor would commit any. Learn how your comment data is processed. Enos. I want you to find joy in Christ's teachings because you understand them. 2 Nephi 7. 2 Nephi 12. And 2 Nephi 31 is one of the key texts in the Book of Mormon’s presentation of Christ’s gospel. Nephi did not define repentance. 2 Nephi 31; 2 Nephi 32; 2 Nephi 33; Jacob; Enos; Jarom; Omni; Words of Mormon; Mosiah; Alma; Helaman; 3 Nephi; 4 Nephi; Mormon; Ether; Moroni; 2 Nephi. 20 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. 2 Nephi 31-33: “This Is the Way” (March 2-8) “A few words which I must speak concerning the doctrine of Christ”—that’s how Nephi described the last three chapters of his second book. Though the phrase, "the tongue of angels," is only to be found in the writings of Nephi (here and in 2 Ne 32:3) and of Paul , what the phrase describes is not so foreign to the scriptures in general. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. 20 Responses to Doctrine of Christ – 2 Nephi 31:1-21. We learned to be grateful and to thank our Father in Heaven for such things… not just in our morning or evening prayers… but in our thoughts and hearts all during the day. 2 Nephi 11. (1 Nephi 2:20, 2 Nephi 1:20, 2 Nephi 4:4, Jarom 1:9, Mosiah 2:31, Alma 9:13, 36:1, 36:30, 37:13, 38:1) This promise is still in force in our day. 2 Nephi 25. Desire. More understanding, more principles that I learned. Chapter 31. 2 Nephi 2. I have finally decided that what makes sense to me is that baptism is our expression and the sign of our commitment to God to yield ourselves to Him in all things for the rest of our lives. Getting baptized and becoming a member of the Church is the easy part, as difficult as it may have been for the convert. Holy! I believe that Nephi’s personal record accomplished what he set out to do, to convince us the Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. In 2 Nephi 27, Nephi adds a wealth of prophetic detail not found in Isaiah--about events that … Amen. Ye Have Entered in by the Gate – 2 Nephi 31:17 (6/15/2016) He Humbleth Himself Before the Father – 2 Nephi 31:5-7 (6/14/2016) All Things What Ye Should Do – 2 Nephi 31:1-3 (1/17/2016) The Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost Are One – 3 Nephi 11:27, 2 Nephi 31:27 (1/3/2016) Ye Must Press Forward – 2 Nephi 31:19-20 (3/23/2015) 13:41; 3 Ne. TG Jesus Christ, Baptism of. 9:41; Alma 37:46; D&C 132:22 (22, 25). 2 Nephi 32. Spencer W. Kimball "This America is no ordinary country. 2 Nephi 25. TG God, the Standard of Righteousness. Only then can we expect to be answered positively. Is there really any circumstance where some form of communication with God would be inappropriate or unwanted? 7 Know ye not that he was holy? So I’m going to post a condensed list of some discussion points for future reference. 2 Nephi 33 – The Book of Mormon persuades all to believe in Christ. 2 Nephi 29. The hard part is the lifelong “enduring” that now has to take place. His journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth. 2 Nephi 11–25. It means we are trying continually to be more like Christ. First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. ACCESS PODCASTCleansed of Colon CancerA friend of mine had the following experience:“Last December, a friend and I visited Bobby, who is pretty poor and lives in squalid conditions. 2 Nephi 11. TG Objectives. This is the goal of the website. By trying to always remember him in my thoughts, the whole Godhead became far more real to me, because I became an active participant in my own life with them. February 2, 2009 by Kim. 2 Nephi 13 . All materials appearing on this website (www.gospelstudy.us) may not be reproduced without prior written permission of the publisher. 2 Nephi 20. 2 Nephi 9. For personal and/or family study of the scriptures, geared towards 8 years old and older. Isaiah 51-52:2 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. 2 Nephi 31; 2 Nephi 32; 2 Nephi 33; Jacob; Enos; Jarom; Omni; Words of Mormon; Mosiah; Alma; Helaman; 3 Nephi; 4 Nephi; Mormon; Ether; Moroni; 2 Nephi. I always wondered how Jesus fulfilled all righteousness by getting baptized. TG Commitment; Dedication; Perseverance; Steadfastness; Walking with God. As you read the chapters, consider marking everything Nephi says we should do after we have received the Holy Ghost in our lives. Nephi and Jacob have both also seen the Lord in vision and Nephi’s inclusion of the three testimonies together fulfills the Law of Witnesses. About 559–545 B.C. He currently writes for gospelstudy.us. 2) It is focused on Action. 2 Nephi 4. 2 Nephi 20 . 2 Nephi 26:29, 31. 2 Nephi 31:4–13– Jesus Christ set the perfect example of obedience when He was baptized. It may be difficult to execute over the course of a lifetime, but the concept is simple enough that anyone can do it. . 2 Nephi 23. Matt. … 2 Nephi 10. 9 And again, it showeth unto the children of men the straitness of the path, and the narrowness of the agate, by which they should enter, he having set the bexample before them. 2 Nephi 14. 2 Nephi 32. 2 Nephi 12:2 and it shall come to pass in the last days when the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the[hills 1ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRT|hill S] and all nations shall flow unto it Isaiah 2:2 (King James Bible) This could be a positively terrible approach to summarizing a discussion, but I don’t feel quite comfortable making “conclusions” based on a few comments. Mormon Basics, LLC Kelly Merrill 11 West Sunset Circle Rexburg, Idaho 83440. For the Lord God giveth light unto the bunderstanding; for he speaketh unto men according to their clanguage, unto their understanding. Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken cfaith in him, drelying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to esave. 2 Nephi 22. About 588 559 B.C. 2 Nephi 31 Nephi's discourse on the doctrine of Christ 2 Nephi 31:3 My soul delighteth in plainness. This state of belief and practice is how we endure to the end. 2 Nephi 28:9,14,16,20,31; 2 Nephi 29:1 Nephi attributes none of these verses to Isaiah. The Spirit is working with the rest of the world all the time, trying to bring them to the waters of baptism. 1 Nephi 13:7-9. Reflect on what you’ve read so far in 1 Nephi and 2 Nephi and notes you may have taken. I began to see things differently, understand spiritual things more quickly, and feel more comfortable praying to Him. The repeated emphasis on “plainness” in these passages will now be examined to show how these references play an important role in Nephi’s framing of that text. 179. . Church members … Or perhaps I should say, how close are they to accomplishing the same thing? First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. :The Psalms in Israel’s Temple Worship in the Old Testament and in the Book of Mormon, 691–696. Seek this guidance, and record the promptings that come. Quote by President George Q. Cannon: 2 Nephi 31: Summary of Principles Jesus Christ set the perfect example of obedience for us to follow. 2 Nephi 8. Verse 16 was my personal revelation and confirmation to exactly what I have been praying about. 2 Nephi 26. 2 Nephi 24. Print it out for greater convenience in your studies. 179. . 2 Nephi 8. Nephi tells why Christ was baptized—Men must follow Christ, be baptized, receive the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end to be saved—Repentance and baptism are the gate to the strait and narrow path—Eternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism. Summary: Darkness and apostasy shall cover the earth in the last days—The Book of Mormon shall come forth—Three witnesses shall testify of the book—The learned man cannot read the sealed book—The Lord shall do a marvelous work and a wonder—Compare Isaiah 29. 2 Nephi 27 Read it HERE. Here he is both the power and our example. 2 Nephi 13 . There is not just one right way when it comes to studying the scriptures. If you read the previous verse he mentions that the convert has only gotten as far as baptism by relying on their faith in Christ. 6 And now, I would ask of you, my beloved brethren, wherein the Lamb of God did fulfil all righteousness in being baptized by water? 2 Nephi 31–33. February 2, 2009 by joespencer. 2 Nephi 26:29, 31… But His personal instruction is given only to those who make those sacred covenants that they are willing to submit to God in all things for the rest of their lives. 11 And the Father said: Repent ye, repent ye, and be baptized in the name of my Beloved Son. 19 And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow apath, I would ask if all is bdone? 2 Nephi 31:4–13 – Jesus Christ set the perfect example of obedience when He was baptized. 33:13 (12–13); Acts 4:12; 2 Ne. ... o I get the title of my study journal from 2 Nephi 2:15, ... o Chapters 31 – 33 are the final teachings of Nephi. 2 Nephi 2. It is a good thing we have the Holy Ghost to guide us and teach us the way, for we couldn’t possibly do what is necessary on our own. 2 Nephi 26:31 — What Does Nephi Mean When He Says We Cannot Labor for Money? The scripture specifies that “the laborer in Zion” should not work for money, meaning you should not be paid when you are doing service for the Church. 2 Nephi 23. What happens when we pray to him always? “3 Nephi 20, A Review of the Israelite Temple Drama.”In Who Shall Ascend into the Hill of the Lord? In fact, he repeatedly claims the words as his own or attributes them to the Lord. 2 Nephi 15. In fact, he repeatedly claims the words as his own or attributes them to the Lord. 2 Nephi 13. The Savior taught in parables, but he spoke of simple things so people would have the best chance of grasping His meaning. Tuesday, October 31, 2017 2 Nephi 3:2 -- On Blessings and Regular Maintenance "And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this land, which is a most precious land, for thine inheritance and the inheritance of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so be that ye shall keep the commandments of the Holy One of Israel." Jacob 6:11 (7–11). The most important things you’ll learn in your study will come from the whisperings of the Spirit. Practice in life shows us it can be complicated. 2 Nephi 17. 2 Nephi 4. 2 Nephi 6:12 (focus on the Gentiles, again) Economical Hierarchy. Nephi continues the narrative of 2 Nephi by recording the death of his father, Lehi. 2 Nephi 31. Two things we found remarkable about the gospel summary Nephi offers in these final chapters of Second Nephi: 1) It is completely and focused on Christ. 1 Jn. This law is so important that it is repeated at least 10 times in the Book of Mormon. The Lord doesn’t just hand out “candy” to all who want some, He waits until we have made an effort to bring our lives into line with his commandments then ask for it. Early Mormons found these chapters, which will be the focus of this study, brimming with prophetic meaning for their day. 2:20). Amen. 2 Nephi 30:5–6 — Lehi’s Posterity Receive the Gospel. Nephi's brethren rebel against him. If you haven’t done so yet, I recommend trying this process. I love this, about prayer it really will strengthen me, as read and read and I will come to understanding. 2 Nephi 19. Learning to follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost really is a balancing act that takes practice and effort. A-A; A+; An account of the death of Lehi. 2nd Nephi (Summary) Again, I’m going to quickly summarize a whole book. Kelly is retired and living in Rexburg, Idaho, USA. I feel both 1 Nephi 17 and 2 Nephi 4 deserve more careful attention from scholars, whether LDS or not, to better appreciate what Nephi has written. 2 Nephi 3:2 -- On Blessings and Regular Maintenance "And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this land, which is a most precious land, for thine inheritance and the inheritance of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so be that ye shall keep the commandments of the Holy One of Israel." Copyright 2013–2018 by Mormon Basics, LLC, all rights reserved. Among Nephi’s last recorded words, we find this declaration: “The Lord commanded me, and I must obey” (2 Nephi 33:15).This seems like a fitting summary of Nephi’s life. Seek this guidance, and record the promptings that come. 2 Nephi 6. The Spirit will teach us what to fix and when to fix it if we will listen to His counsel. 2 Nephi 29. It becomes the great law by which Nephite nations are prospered or destroyed. 2 Nephi 31:13. Only then will His help come to us through the Spirit. 2 Nephi 12. 2 Nephi 9. 28:10; Morm. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, can we bfollow Jesus save we shall be willing to keep the commandments of the Father? 3:11 (11–17). What is this steadfastness he refers to. We are thinking to ourselves about what is going on, deliberating on choices, wrestling with temptations, and seeking to make sense of life. The LDS church revised the official summary for 2 Nephi 5 on December 17, 2010 to read: The Nephites separate themselves from the Lamanites, keep the law of Moses, and build a temple Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cut off from the presence of the Lord, are cursed, and become a scourge unto the Nephites. The doctrine of Christ sets us on the covenant path. 2 Nephi 16. 2 Nephi 27:6-12 » 2 Nephi 26:32-27:5. 2nd ed. 10:33 (32–33); Rom. I have found that having a prayer in my heart – a running conversation with my Father in Heaven – about whatever is happening during the day, makes me feel more connected and more grateful to Him for all that happens in my life. 2:25; 5:13 (10–21). Thank you to this article. 2 Nephi 31:4-7 If the Lamb of God, he being holy, should have need to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even by water! The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. It helped me a lot to understand more fully the lessons while I study the book of Mormon. . 2 Ne. 2 Nephi 7. Isaiah 11: 2 Nephi 21 Steadfastness in Christ, perfect brightness of hope, love of God and everyone, feasting upon the word, enduring to the end. Baptism doesn’t just entitle us to being lead by the Spirit. The Second Book of Nephi (/ ˈ n iː f aɪ /), usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon.The original translation of the title did not include the word "second". Here is a comment received from one reader in Chile. For examples of pre–September 1832 use of “holy” to describe both the higher and lower priesthoods, see Book of Mormon, 1830 ed., 73–74, 258–260 [2 Nephi 5:26, 6:2; Alma 13:1–19]; License for John Whitmer, 9 June 1830; License for Christian Whitmer, 9 June 1830; License for Joseph Smith Sr., 9 … His journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth. This is the Way. 2 Nephi 16. The second point is that once we step onto this covenant path we spend the rest of our lives learning how to love and serve as does Christ. It is our an… Do a quick search in your scriptures under the word “ask.” Focus on latter-day scriptures. What one has done in the past isn’t discussed. 2 Nephi 31:13. Desire In 2 Nephi 16, Nephi transcribes Isaiah 6, which includes Isaiah’s vision of the Lord. 15 And I heard a voice from the Father, saying: Yea, the awords of my Beloved are true and faithful. Scheduled for study March 2-8. The focus of the first part of this verse is on the importance of desire. These structural divisions order Nephi’s record as a four-part progression, from (1) the journey to the New World (1 Nephi 1–18) through (2) a series of theological sermons (1 Nephi 19–2 Nephi 5) to (3) the culminating, commanded heart of Nephi’s record (2 Nephi 6–30) and (4) a brief conclusion (2 Nephi 31… 1 Nephi 13:7-9. March 2–8. 2 Nephi 31. 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