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. *This is a suggested outline that … Divisiveness is a result of unrighteousness. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles observed that following Christ’s visit, “His majestic teachings and ennobling spirit led to the happiest of all times, a time in which ‘there were no contentions and disputations among them, and every man did deal justly one with another. 4 Nephi 1:18 records that “they were blessed and prospered until an hundred and ten years had passed away; and the first generation from Christ had passed away.” Nephi 4 died and gave the records to his son, Amos. Alma 12:10-11 – 10 And therefore, he that will aharden his heart, the same receiveth the blesser portion of the word; and he that will cnot harden his heart, to him is dgiven the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full. 1998, 112, 114; or Ensign, May 1998, 86–87). . 2002, 27). “True believers gladly perform their duties in the kingdom. Or do we shrink back? VS38–39 – “They Did Teach Their Children That They Should Not Believe”. I love to stay busy, and life is never boring. Where are they recorded? For the Lord did bless them in all their doings; yea, even they were blessed and prospered until an hundred and ten years had passed away; and the first generation from Christ had passed away, and there was no contention in all the land. President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency taught: “The Lord’s prophets have always called for unity. 4th Nephi is named after Nephi, one of the disciples of Jesus Christ – or more specifically, the one 3rd Nephi is named after. But new disciples were ordained to replace the ones that died. The following commentary suggests that pride is the beginning of all such divisions and the reason that some individuals “revolted from the church” and took upon themselves the name Lamanites(4 Nephi 1:20). It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith as The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. One of these churches began to persecute members of the True Church of Christ, casting them into prison (but the prison then broke in two), or casting them into fiery furnaces (but the victims walked out unscathed), or casting them into a lion's den (but the victims played with the animals as if they were lambs). I am a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. … Are we willing to let the Lord lead us into further developmental experiences? This chapter may represent the best instance of Utopia in history. And now I speak unto you, Joseph, my last-born. 2. Heed carefully this scripture: “‘There was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people’ (4 Nephi 1:15; italics added; see also 1:2). I am talking about your agreement; and I think your wife would rather have a husband who would keep his word … and have to rent a home than to have a home with a husband who will not keep his covenants and his pledges” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1966, 99). After that, the people started to get rich, and wear expensive clothing and jewelry, and divide themselves into rich and poor, and the communal sharing of private property came to an end. "And they did smite upon the people of Jesus; but the people of Jesus did not smite again.". 7:47.) The book was written around 600 B.C. Tragically, the second half of 4 Nephi reveals how a righteous and happy people allowed pride and apostasy to enter their lives, bringing theeventual destruction of their society. 1. 1 Nephi 4. In those gatherings, which God has designed  for us, lies our great             opportunity. I really don’t like condensing something I like so much into such a short blog post, but I guess this is kind of what Mormon must have felt when he was compiling all of the records of the Nephites, spanning a thousand years, into one book of only 531 pages. We can all learn much of value from each other. Life really can be a bliss complete when we are kind, compassionate, forgiving, and humble. And so the polarizing process began all over again. 1 And it came to pass that I spake unto my brethren, saying: Let us go up again unto Jerusalem, and let us be a faithful in keeping the commandments of the Lord; “I hope that we may learn this important lesson and delete segregating names from our personal vocabularies. Read this week's KnoWhy connected with the Come Follow Me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this week's scripture reading. 27 Behold, this I have given unto you as a parable, and it is even as I am. They are kind, but candid. Ten years later, the first generation has all died, and the Lord continues to bless the people in all things. …, “True believers are humble. President Spencer W. Kimball explained that miracles are also a part of the Church today, as they have been in the past: “We do have miracles today—beyond imagination! 1 Nephi 5. 1 Nephi 4. “Thus, love of God should be our aim. “True believers are happy. During this time the distinction between the Lamanites and Nephites disappears: "neither were there Lamanites, nor any manner of -ites; but they were in one, the children of Christ, and heirs to the kingdom of God" (4 Ne. His desire is to grant us that sacred wish for unity out of His love for us. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 499). We must seek it and qualify for it with others. It is that heritage that comes from your being a daughter or son of Father in Heaven. 2 Nephi Chapter 8 | Book Home | Next: 2 Nephi Chapter 10. A review of some of the most impactful and significant verses in the book of 2 Nephi. I am in arrears [behind in fulfilling financial obligations], and I can’t make those payments, for if I do, it is going to cause me to lose my home. The people once again divided into Nephites and Lamanites, and although the Nephites remain righteous longer than the Lamanites, by AD 300, "both the people of Nephi and the Lamanites had become exceedingly wicked one like unto another" (4 Ne. Be enlightened by eternal truth. For further information on contention and secret works, see commentary for Helaman 1:1–21 (page 262)and for Helaman 1–2 (page 262). 4:18.)" : According to John Tvedtnes, most of Mormon's abridgment (Mosiah through Mormon) gives precise years for the various events, even when they are "flashbacks." Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. 1. The Book of Nephi: Who Is the Son of Nephi—One of the Disciples of Jesus Christ, usually referred to as Fourth Nephi or 4 Nephi ( / ˈniːfaɪ / NEE-fy ), is one of the fifteen books that make up the Book of Mormon. The joy of unity He wants so much to give us is not solitary. That lineage can provide a rich heritage and great reasons to rejoice. Instead of worshipping God and loving our neighbor, we reveal the real object of our worship and love—the image we see in the mirror” (“Pride and thePriesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 56). 2 Nephi 4:15 Upon These [Small Plates] I Write . Now this is what is meant by the cchains of dhell. Instead of a ‘woeful countenance,’ true believers in Christ have a disciplined enthusiasm to work righteousness. Elder Sheldon F. Child of the Seventy explained what it means to “deal justly” with one another when he spoke about honesty and integrity: “When we say we will do something, we do it. About A.D. 35–321. NOTE: Fourth Nephi illustrates two extremes in civilization. Protection from Pornography—a Christ-Focused Home - Linda S. Reeves - April 2014. …. The Nephi who recorded the coming of Jesus to America died, and the keeping of the plates passed to his son Amos. After reading 4 Nephi 1:46, one might get the impression that the 12 disciples of Jesus and the three Nephites were the only righteous people left among the Nephites. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/title-page?lang=eng, "From Zion to Destruction: The Lessons of 4 Nephi", The Book of Mormon: Fourth Nephi Through Moroni, From Zion to Destruction, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fourth_Nephi&oldid=996705980, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 December 2020, at 05:02. 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. The people “were all converted unto the Lord” (4 Nephi 1:2), resulting in a society that people of all ages have dreamed of. …. President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985) taught how this goal can be achieved: “First, we must eliminate the individual tendency to selfishness that snares the soul, shrinks the heart, and darkens the mind. “… From this it would appear that membership in the Church and conversion are not necessarily synonymous. [1987–92], 4:204–5). The prideful insist that they must pursue their own path, even when the road they take is wide and broad and leads to destruction” (Joseph Fielding McConkie, Robert L. Millet, and Brent L. Top, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon,4 vols. “I testify that you will remove barriers to happiness and find greater peace as you make your first allegiance your membership in the Church of Jesus Christ, and His teachings the foundation of your life. Making Life a Bliss Complete > Teaching Gospel Lessons > 4 Nephi. The Holy Spiritgives him a witness. They are so secure in their relationship with the Lord that their goodness would continue even if nobody were watching. John W. Welch Notes 3 Nephi 17-19 3 Nephi: Being converted … and having a testimony are not necessarily the same thing either. . Q – Why would the removal of the sacred writings be a tragic event? This healing begins with a personal vow: ‘Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me’ (Sy Miller and Jill Jackson, ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’ [Beverly Hills, Calif.: Jan-Lee Music, 1972]). The author of 4 Nephi died in AD 111. This is a testimony. Many of the Scriptures Which are Engraven upon the Plates of Brass: Readers of the Book of Mormon should note here in 2 Nephi 4:15 that Nephi lets the reader know of his intention to inscribe on the small plates "many of the scriptures which are engraven upon the plates of brass. 2. …, “In one who is wholly converted, desire for things inimical [contrary] to the gospel of Jesus Christ has actually died, and substituted therefor is a love of God with a fixed and controlling determination to keep his commandments. 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, commanding heart of Nephi’s record (2 Nephi 6–30) and (4) a brief conclusion (2 Nephi … The things which enlarge the soul inevitably involve stretching. Then will we eagerly emulate Jesus. …. Why would a group choose to forsake the transcendent privileges of unity in order to be designated by this or that name? Fourth Nephi. Next we meet Joseph #2, the one from Genesis. Nephi slays Laban and obtains the brass plates. …. The Apostle Paul taught that ‘there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus’ [Galatians 3:28; see also Colossians 3:11]. Elder Neal A. Maxwell (1926–2004) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke of the characteristics that define those who truly believe in the Savior: “True believers are settled in their views of Christ. 26 For what man among you having twelve sons, and is no respecter of them, and they serve him obediently, and he saith unto the one: Be thou clothed in robes and sit thou here; and to the other: Be thou clothed in rags and sit thou there—and looketh upon his sons and saith I am ajust? In what ways can feelings of unity influence a family? Our Faith Becometh Unshaken – 2 Nephi 4:6 (3/2/2016) Because of My Flesh – 2 Nephi 4:27-29 (2/2/2016) 2 Nephi 4:19 I Know in Whom I Have Trusted (2/9/2015) 2 Nephi 4:16 My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord (2/8/2015) 2 Nephi 4:5 I Cannot Go Down to My Grave Save I Should Leave a Blessing Upon You (2/8/2015) Chapter 5 We begin by offering a ‘broken heart and a contrite spirit’ [3 Nephi 9:20]” (in Conference Report, Apr. The prideful demand their rights, even when they are wrong. However, Mormon left an important clarification on this point in Alma 45:13–14. “He cannot grant it to us as individuals. The prideful feel that they must do things their way, even when that way is the wrong way. Roses bloom beneath our feet; ‘There was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people. 11 And they that will harden their hearts, to them is given the lesser aportion of the word until they bknow nothing concerning his mysteries; and then they are taken captive by the devil, and led by his will down to destruction. 4th Nephi – Introduction. 1 Ne 4:1 The Lord is mightier than Laban and his fifty, yea, or even than his tens of thousands.. 1977, 119; or Ensign, May 1977, 93). “Shun contention. “As we move into more and more countries in the world, we find a rich cultural diversity in the Church. The Nephites stopped obeying the law of Moses and obeyed the commandments of Jesus instead. 1. According to the record, "surely there could not be a happier people among all the people who had been created by the hand of God" (4 Ne. … They are not easily offended. Honest and heartfelt stories and lessons about home, family, love, faith, and personal growth. He wants us to gather into families. They are ‘meek and lowly of heart’ [Moroni 7:43]. This pleasant circumstance persisted until ‘a small part of the people … had revolted … and taken upon them the name of Lamanites’ [4 Nephi 1:20], reviving old prejudices and teaching their children again to hate, ‘even as the Lamanites were taught to hate the children of Nephi from the beginning’ [4 Nephi 1:39]. “When our hearts are filled with pride, we commit a grave sin, for we violate the two great  commandments[see Matthew 22:36–40]. VS48–49 – Ammaron hid the sacred records. 3. Seek godliness. Nephi slays Laban at the Lord’s command and then secures the plates of brass by stratagem—Zoram chooses to join Lehi’s family in the wilderness. “True believers are willing to do what Christ wants. President James E. Faust (1920–2007) of the First Presidency taught that despite diversity of cultures, races, or traditions, unity can be developed: “I have learned to admire, respect, and love the good people from every race, culture, and nation that I have been privileged to visit. He comforted. As we develop love of God and Christ, love of family and neighbor will naturally follow. Zoram joins Lehi's family. They follow the Lord’s example: ‘I [will] remember [their sins] no more’ (D&C 58:42). 1:17). Yet you have the responsibility to determine if there is any part of that heritage that must be discarded because it works against the Lord’s plan of happiness. Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles further counseled members of the Church to set aside any cultural traditions, racial traditions, or other traditions that conflict with the teachings of Jesus Christ, because these traditions undermine the great plan of happiness: “Your Heavenly Father assigned you to be born into a specific lineage from which you received your inheritance of race, culture, and traditions. 4 Nephi - Chapter 1. by Myke Weber. “… He consecrated to the Church the surplus he produced above the needs and wants of his own family. The second verse says: "In the cottage there is joy 1989, 88; or Ensign, May 1989, 71). All kinds—revelations, visions, tongues, healings, special guidance and direction, evil spirits cast out. I just started reading through this chapter, looking for anything that taught me about the Zion they achieved. They are serious about how they live life, but are also of good cheer” (“True Believers,” New Era, Apr., 1994, 20–24). President Romney also explained what leads a people to live in such a way: “When we reach the state of having the ‘pure love of Christ,’ our desire to serve one another will have grown to the point where we will be living fully the law of consecration. ☼ 1 Nephi 4:5–6: And it was by night; and I caused that they should hide themselves without the walls. Several times in Book of Mormon history the people passed through a cycle of righteousness, prosperity, riches, pride, wickedness, destruction, humility, and righteousness again. Each group brings special gifts and talents to the table of the Lord. They strike a balance between being too content and wishing for a more important role. …. Come, Follow Me Daily Study Guide for the week of October 19-25, 2020 covering 3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi. The rich, by consecration and the imparting of their surplus for the benefit of the poor, not by constraint, but willingly as an act of free will, evidence that charity for their fellowmen characterized by Mormon as ‘the pure love of Christ.’ (Moro. His spirit is healed” (in ConferenceReport, Oct. 1963, 24). a ward or branch? “The Cycle of Righteousness and Wickedness” in the appendix (page 414), commentary for Helaman 3:33–34, 36; 4:12 (page 264). 2 Nephi 3:1. It is the first commandment—the foundation of faith. 25 And again I say unto you, let every man esteem his abrother as himself. VS2 – “The People Were All Converted unto the Lord”. D&C 38 – 24 And let every man aesteem his brother as himself, and practice bvirtue and holiness before me. Then they formed churches which were really businesses for the purpose of gaining profits. 1. They include partaking worthily of the sacrament, rendering Christian service, studying the scriptures, praying, fasting, receiving ordinances, attending to family duties, paying tithes and offerings. Then shall ‘the peace of God, which passeth all understanding’ (Philippians 4:7), be yours, to bless you and your posterity through generations yet to come” (in Conference Report, Apr. A fear of being overlooked. 2. Where family or national traditions or customs conflict with the teachings of God, set them aside. “True believers remember that forgetting is part of forgiving. “I said, ‘I am not talking about your home. …, “True believers are innocent as to sin, but not naive. 4. …’ As used in the scriptures, ‘converted’ generally implies not merely mental acceptance of Jesus and his teachings but also a motivating faith in him and in his gospel—a faith which works a transformation, an actual change in one’s understanding of life’s meaning and in his allegiance to God—in interest, in thought, and in conduct. John W. After the year 100 AD, all the original disciples of Jesus had died, except for three which he allowed to live on and on until the end of human history. This would mean that the Lord's disciple, were he the author of 4 Nephi, would have been significantly older than 111 years of age at his death. In my experience, no race or class seems superior to any other in spirituality and faithfulness. Writing is something I have always loved. An honest seeker hears the message. Summary of 1 Nephi The First Book of Nephi can be broken down into six sections (below). …. 2. President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985), the 12th President of the Church: “I find that when I get casual in my relationship with divinity and when it seems that no divine ear is listening and no divine voice is speaking, that I am far, far away. …. Why would it be so important for them to be called Lamanites? “Our Savior invites us ‘to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; … all are alike unto God’ [2 Ne. What a great family legacy! Thus he is converted to a newness of life. This book was first called "IV Nephi" in the 1879 edition[1] and "Fourth Nephi" in the 1920 edition of Book of Mormon.[2]. 1 Nephi 6. Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles described the source of the great peace that was described in 4 Nephi: “Personal peace is reached when one, in humble submissiveness, truly loves God. I write my stories, thoughts, and experiences to help myself and others see that God is there, He loves us, and that He has given us this wonderful life on earth to learn, grow, and become more like Him. According to these verses, at the end of the Book of Mormon, “the peaceable followers of Christ” (Moroni 7:3) were also referred to as disciples of Jesus. 4 Nephi 1:6 And Thus Did the Thirty and Eighth Year Pass Away, and Also the Thirty and Ninth, and Forty and First, and the Forty and Second . And it came to pass that I beheld my brethren, and they were disputing one with another concerning the things which my father had spoken unto them; for he truly spake many great things unto them which were hard to be understood save a man should inquire of … President Marion G. Romney described what this phrase means and how it worked: “This procedure [the united order] preserved in every man the right of private ownership and management of his property. And after they had hid themselves, I, Nephi, crept into the city and went forth towards the house of Laban. (Church News, 06/01/96) 3 Ne 4:28-33 their leader, Zemnarihah, was taken and hanged upon a tree "Third Nephi 4:28-33 recounts in considerable detail the execution of Zemnarihah, the captured leader of the defeated Gadianton robbers. This commitment will then spread to family and friends and will bring peace to neighborhoods and nations. The purpose of Nephi's record is to persuade all men to come unto the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, and be saved. 1st Nephi (summary) Well, because I am so far into the semester, and I need to get this blog up to speed with where I currently am reading, I am going to give a more brief look at the chapters that I have read so far, and mention far fewer details than I will once I am doing this every week. Thou wast born in the wilderness. President Marion G. Romney (1897–1988) of the First Presidency gave the following insight regarding the meaning of true conversion: “Webster [dictionary] says the verb, ‘convert,’ means ‘to turn from one belief or course to another.’ That ‘conversion’ is ‘a spiritual and moral change. “In the great diversity of peoples, cultures, and circumstances, we remember that all are equal before the Lord” (in Conference Report, Apr. They love their fellowmen. Making life a bliss complete (See 3 Ne. Scripture Mastery. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. VS16–17 – There Were No “Manner of -Ites”. In the records of the Church, in journals, in news and magazine articles and in the minds and memories of many people” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. I find myself loving more intensely those whom I must love with all my heart and mind and strength, and loving them more, I find it easier to abide their counsel” (What I Hope You Will Teach MyGrandchildren [address to seminary and institute teachers, July 111966], 4). When one is outnumbered in the cause of truth it helps to remember how the Lord protects his servants against the armies of the world - as seen in the following story: Elisha had been giving military advice to the king of Israel to help the Israelites avoid the Syrian army. We yearn, as spirit children of our Heavenly Father, for that joy which we once had with Him in the life before this one. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency: “At its core, pride is a sin of comparison, for though it usually begins with ‘Look how wonderful I am and what great things I have done,’ it always seems to end with ‘Therefore, I am better than you.’. What percentage of the people were converted? …. The book concludes with Ammaron hiding the sacred records, which he ultimately delivered to Mormon. “Pride is the great enemy of unity” (President Henry B. Eyring). Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Fourth Nephi is among the shorter books in the Book of Mormon, containing only a single chapter,[3] but it covers almost three centuries of the history of the Nephites and the Lamanites (ca AD 35 to 321). “Why would it matter to a people what they were called? Come Follow Me Insights! It is not surprising then that God urges us to gather so that He can bless us. VS2 – “There Were No Contentions and Disputations among Them”. 1:45). 26:33]” (“A More Excellent Hope,” Ensign, Feb. 1997, 63). “… We know from experience that joy comes when we are blessed with unity. Hate and envy ne'er annoy 4 Nephi 1:14–49 — The Zion Society Begins to Crumble and Fall Apart Due to Pride. 1:16). Despite their weaknesses, their spirituality is centered on the Savior, so their views of everything else are put in that precious perspective. And then I turned to 4 Nephi. Conversion, on the other hand, is the fruit of, or the reward for, repentance and obedience” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1963, 23–24). Geneology of Lehi. “Unfortunately, the sequel to that story is not a happy one. He also blesses Zoram (2 Nephi 1:30–31), Jacob (2 Nephi 2:3–4), and Joseph (2 Nephi 3:3, 25). 3. 3 Nephi 20-26 Resources for 3 Nephi 20 - 26 (October 12th-October 18th, 2020) Come Follow Me Insights video for 3 Nephi 20 - 26. 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