verse 4 Here, again, is an important "vintage" Book of Mormon theme-the so-called promise-curse of the Book of Mormon. 2 Nephi 7. Apparently Zenos, another Old Testament prophet, foretold the same things as did Malachi (1 Nephi 2:15, 24). Introduction; Witnesses; Preserve the Righteous; Hidden Records ; 1 Nephi. O Lord, wilt thou not shut the gates of thy righteousness before me, that I may walk in the path of the low valley, that I may be strict in the plain road. I love the Psalm of Nephi found in this chapter. The fourth step occurs in verses 26 and 27 when he asks himself important questions about his problem. Then, in verse 30, (step six) he gives thanks to the Lord for all the Lord has done for him. 2 Nephi 4:32 May the gates of hell be shut continually before me because that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite. Contents. They had never been very receptive to his admonitions, but now, their anger was increasing (2 Nephi 4:13). Contents. We'll begin again when we're finished. The people “were all converted unto the Lord” (4 Nephi 1:2), resulting in a society that people of all ages have dreamed of. 29 Do not anger again because of mine enemies. Chapter 4. Powered by GitBook. KnoWhy #52. Why Does Zion Flourish in the Wilderness? 20 My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness;(broken bow) and he hath preserved me upon the waters of the great deep. The Book of Mormon - On Line (Personalize It! First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Again, those steps in order are:1. We see it with Paul and Alma, but in more dramatic situations catalyzed by a heavenly manifestation. No longer droop in sin! I had the grandest time. They had never been very receptive to his admonitions, but now, their anger was increasing (2 Nephi 4:13). 12:2–4; Micah 4:1–3). As we discuss Nephi 28, I would like you to refer to the two-page table below, which comes from my book, Charting the Book of Mormon (See Figure 4). 2nd Nephi, Chapter 4 The Psalm of Nephi is a sobering example of how even a prophet can be beset by challenges in life. (Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book X, 8:5) 2 Ne 13:4 I will give children unto them to be their princes. 28 Awake, my soul! (bound by his brothers) In some ways very long years for NephiBeginning with verse 17 of chapter 4 Nephi we see a lot of "I" and "me". Yea, why should I give way to temptations, that the evil one have place in my heart to destroy my peace and afflict my soul? I'm not calling for members to air their dirty laundry. I was on a road trip in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona and the motel in Cameron, while it claimed to have internet, couldn't make it work. For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children. 2 Nephi 13. 1 Nephi. And it came to pass that not many days after his death, Laman and Lemuel and the sons of Ishmael were angry with me because of the admonitions of the Lord. 20 My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness;(broken bow) and he hath preserved me upon the waters of the great deep. scriptures, mormon, bookofmormon. The Nephites and the Lamanites are all converted unto the Lord—They have all things in common, work miracles, and prosper in the land—After two centuries, divisions, evils, false churches, and persecutions arise—After three hundred years, both the Nephites and the Lamanites are wicked—Ammaron hides up the sacred records. Nephi was frustrated, not only with them but also with his own response to them (2 Nephi 4:27, 29). Mosiah 4: 30 30 But this much I can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the coming of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives, ye must perish. Search for: Book of Mormon Study Notes. 2 Nephi 4:21 He hath filled me with his love, even unto the consuming of my flesh. 2 Nephi 4:12 And it came to pass that after Lehi had spake unto all his household according to the feelings of his heart and the Spirit of the Lord which was in him, he waxed old. 2 Nephi 2. Wilt thou make my path straight before me! KnoWhys KnoWhys on 2 Nephi 1 KnoWhys on 2 Nephi 2 KnoWhys on 2 Nephi 3 KnoWhys on 2 Nephi 4 KnoWhys on 2 Nephi 5 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. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul. mormon, bookofmormon, latter-daysaints. And he prophesied concerning us and our future generations, and they are written upon the plates of brass. In his willingness to make his imperfection manifest he affords us a rare glimpse at the Atonement and it's purpose and power. But behold, my sons and my daughters, I cannot go down to my grave save I should leave a blessing upon you. It was Nephi, but was it that Nephi who was one of the twelve disciples (apostles) of the Lord? September 7, 2017. In the end, we ALL found -- just like Nephi -- that our mission or our problem was immediately bearable (and solve-able)once we listed the things we were grateful for and enlisted the help of the Lord.We tried it again the following year, and although our problems had changed, the process worked in exactly the same way to lessen our burdens, etc. Yea, my heart sorroweth because of my flesh. For behold, I know that if ye are brought up in the right way that ye should go, ye will not depart from it. 2 Nephi 4:25 And upon the wings of his Spirit hath my body been carried away up on exceeding high mountains; and mine eyes hath beheld great things—​yea, even too great for man—​therefore I was bidden that I should not write them. 1 Nephi 14:4 For behold, this is according to the captivity of the devil, and also according to the justice of God, upon all those who will work wickedness and abomination before him. Chapter 4 Behold, it came to pass that I, Nephi, did cry much unto the Lord my God because of the anger of my brethren. Contents. BOOK OF MORMON AUDIO LINK http://lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng http://ComeUntoChrist.org http://ChurchofJesusChrist.org The Second Book of Nephi. 2 Nephi 4:15 Upon These [Small Plates] I Write . 31 O Lord, wilt thou redeem my soul? 2 Nephi 4:19 And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins. 2 Nephi 9. bookofmormon, latter-daysaints, scriptures. 2 Nephi 1. 2 Nephi 4. Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5 For after the book of which I have spoken shall come forth and be written unto the Gentiles and sealed up again unto the Lord, there shall be many which shall believe the words which are written, and they shall carry them forth unto the remnant of our seed. Book of Mormon, Second Nephi, 8. KnoWhy #362. But behold, their anger did increase against me, insomuch that they did … Amen. "Nephi’s older brothers are angry with him and desire to kill him. 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