Don't you just LOVE this picture? It looks like he's saying "BRING IT!" :)
Today Samuel finished prophesying on the wall, dodging stones and arrows, then slipped away unharmed and was "never heard of more among the Nephites." Mission accomplished and gone.
And now on to Third Nephi, also referred to as "the fifth gospel." When the signs didn't appear for the Savior's birth, the unbelievers threatened to kill the believers if Samuel's prophecy wasn't fulfilled. Nephi (the son of Nephi and grandson of Helaman) pleaded with the Lord for help.
These comforting words were spoken to Nephi, that night: "Lift up your hearts and be of good cheer...on the morrow come I into the world." (3 Nephi 1:13)
Joy to the world, the Lord is come (and shall again)! Looking forward to celebrating our Savior's birth soon. Great job consuming scriptures to fatten you up spiritually for the holidays! Enjoy your feast today! :)
Opening Song: "Silent Night"
- Begin Study Session With Prayer
- Scripture Study: Helaman 16, 3 Nephi 1-3 (listen)
- Study Guide: (here)
- Video: "The Signs of Christ's Birth"
- Video: Elder Robert D. Hales talks about a "living sacrifice" (3 Nephi 2:1–3)
- Video: Discussions on the Book of Mormon--3 Nephi 1-4
“More than gratitude began to grow in my heart. Testimony grew. I became ever more certain that our Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. I felt more gratitude for the softening and refining that come because of the Atonement of the Savior Jesus Christ. And I grew more confident that the Holy Ghost can bring all things to our remembrance—even things we did not notice or pay attention to when they happened” (“O Remember, Remember,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 67).
"Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold,the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfill all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets." 3 Nephi 1:13 “We don't always know the details of our future. We do not know what lies ahead. We live in a time of uncertainty. We are surrounded by challenges on all sides. Occasionally discouragement may sneak in to our day; frustration may invite itself into our thinking; doubt might enter about the value of our work. In these dark moments Satan whispers in our ears that we will never be able to succeed, that the price isn't work the effort, and that our small part will never make a difference. He, the father of all lies, will try to prevent us from seeing the end from the beginning.” --Dieter F. Uchtdorf
To keep straight which Nephi we're talking about now:
Why study this book?
In their study of 3 Nephi, students will learn about the Savior’s words and actions during His three-day ministry among the Nephites. President Ezra Taft Benson taught: “3 Nephi contains some of the most moving and powerful passages in all scripture. It testifies of Jesus Christ, His prophets, and the doctrines of salvation” (“The Savior’s Visit to America,”Ensign, May 1987, 6). As students see how Jesus Christ demonstrated compassion for the people “one by one,” they can better appreciate His concern for them as individuals (see 3 Nephi 11:15; 17:21). They can learn important lessons from the righteous examples of those who prepared to meet the Savior. They can also learn from the unrighteous examples of those who did not prepare to meet the Savior.
Who wrote this book?
Mormon abridged records from the large plates of Nephi to create the book of 3 Nephi. The book is named for Nephi (the son of Nephi), whose labors spanned the periods before, during, and after the Savior’s appearances to the people. During the time of great wickedness that preceded Jesus Christ’s visits, Nephi ministered “with power and with great authority” (3 Nephi 7:17). His efforts were a prelude to the ministry of Jesus Christ, whose words and deeds constitute the focus of 3 Nephi. While abridging Nephi’s record, Mormon also included his own commentary and testimony (see 3 Nephi 5:8–26; 26:6–12; 29–30).
To whom was this book written and why?
Mormon intended the writings in 3 Nephi for two groups. First, he explained that he had written them for the descendants of Lehi (see3 Nephi 26:8). Second, Mormon addressed Gentiles in the latter days and recorded the Lord’s admonition that they come unto Him and become part of His covenant people (see 3 Nephi 30). The book of 3 Nephi underscores this invitation with its powerful witness of Jesus Christ and its emphasis on the importance of covenants.
When and where was it written?
The original records used as sources for the book of 3 Nephi were likely written between 1 B.C. and A.D. 35. Mormon abridged those records sometime between A.D. 345 and A.D. 385. Mormon did not record where he was when he compiled this book.
What are some distinctive features of this book?
3 Nephi documents the fulfillment of prophecies regarding Jesus Christ’s birth, death, and Resurrection (see 3 Nephi 1; 8; 11). Its record of the Savior’s appearance to the Nephites represents what Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has called “the focal point, the supreme moment, in the entire history of the Book of Mormon” (Christ and the New Covenant: The Messianic Message of the Book of Mormon [1997], 250). Twenty of the thirty chapters in 3 Nephi contain teachings the Savior delivered directly to the people (see 3 Nephi 9–28).
In their study of 3 Nephi, students will learn about the Savior’s words and actions during His three-day ministry among the Nephites. President Ezra Taft Benson taught: “3 Nephi contains some of the most moving and powerful passages in all scripture. It testifies of Jesus Christ, His prophets, and the doctrines of salvation” (“The Savior’s Visit to America,”Ensign, May 1987, 6). As students see how Jesus Christ demonstrated compassion for the people “one by one,” they can better appreciate His concern for them as individuals (see 3 Nephi 11:15; 17:21). They can learn important lessons from the righteous examples of those who prepared to meet the Savior. They can also learn from the unrighteous examples of those who did not prepare to meet the Savior.
Who wrote this book?
Mormon abridged records from the large plates of Nephi to create the book of 3 Nephi. The book is named for Nephi (the son of Nephi), whose labors spanned the periods before, during, and after the Savior’s appearances to the people. During the time of great wickedness that preceded Jesus Christ’s visits, Nephi ministered “with power and with great authority” (3 Nephi 7:17). His efforts were a prelude to the ministry of Jesus Christ, whose words and deeds constitute the focus of 3 Nephi. While abridging Nephi’s record, Mormon also included his own commentary and testimony (see 3 Nephi 5:8–26; 26:6–12; 29–30).
To whom was this book written and why?
Mormon intended the writings in 3 Nephi for two groups. First, he explained that he had written them for the descendants of Lehi (see3 Nephi 26:8). Second, Mormon addressed Gentiles in the latter days and recorded the Lord’s admonition that they come unto Him and become part of His covenant people (see 3 Nephi 30). The book of 3 Nephi underscores this invitation with its powerful witness of Jesus Christ and its emphasis on the importance of covenants.
When and where was it written?
The original records used as sources for the book of 3 Nephi were likely written between 1 B.C. and A.D. 35. Mormon abridged those records sometime between A.D. 345 and A.D. 385. Mormon did not record where he was when he compiled this book.
What are some distinctive features of this book?
3 Nephi documents the fulfillment of prophecies regarding Jesus Christ’s birth, death, and Resurrection (see 3 Nephi 1; 8; 11). Its record of the Savior’s appearance to the Nephites represents what Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has called “the focal point, the supreme moment, in the entire history of the Book of Mormon” (Christ and the New Covenant: The Messianic Message of the Book of Mormon [1997], 250). Twenty of the thirty chapters in 3 Nephi contain teachings the Savior delivered directly to the people (see 3 Nephi 9–28).
- Record impressions and favorite verses in your journal.
- Close study session with prayer and have a beautiful day!
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