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REL 275C: The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon
Name: 1.
Read 1 Nephi 17 and answer the following questions: a.
This chapter represents a pivotal point where God moves forward with His promise to deliver Lehi and his family to the Promised Land. What do verses 2-3 teach about the idea that while God is working to give us specific blessings, he is also helping us become more like Him?
He allows us to show our strength in the challenges that he gives us and they are designed to make us become more like Jesus. Our life isn’t easier necessarily because we have the gospel, but we are given directions with how to do with it.
b.
As you read verses 4-6, consider the difference between waiting for the day promises will be fulfilled and arriving at the moment when they begin to be fulfilled. How is our faith tested in both experiences? We are tested during both of these to endure until we are given a rest periods. The Lord will bless us if we are patient and do as he asks of us.
c.
Verses 7-11 illustrate how God makes us partners in obtaining our gifts from Him. How have you seen Him call you to a mountain, instruct you in doing something you must do, and then being left to follow through on His new and difficult guidance? Why are you grateful that he stretches and involves you in giving you His gifts? I once was prompted to invite my friend to a church activity and I did and he had a lot of fun going with me. Now it’s not like he converted or anything, but I think that if we can use the Gospel to positively influence otherse, than we are given the gift of blessing others.
d.
Verses 13-14 teach two important outcomes that will be ours when God delivers on His promises to us? What are the outcomes?
If they are obedient to God then he promises them two things. He promises to be there light through the wilderness and will keep them safe, and that he will lead them towards the promised land.
e.
Verses 17-20 show us we do not only need to believe in God's ability to deliver on His promises, but that we will also be tested as to whether we can exercise faith in His servants as they play their role in helping us obtain God's gifts. How can you prepare yourself to follow the prophet or another leader when they follow
God's guidance? It’s important to try to keep the Holy Ghost with you too help you really understand and listen. It
is important to have a reverent and open minded mindset. f.
As you read verses 21-32 consider how challenging it is to keep our eyes on the eternal prize rather than settling for temporary distractions. How do you remember your opportunities so you can maintain the faith needed to remain faithful and not murmur? It is important to remember the blessings that the Lord has given us already and how he has answered is and has lead us to the promised land. g.
What do verses 33-47 teach is the essential thing we must do if we are to receive God's choice blessings in our lives? If we harden our hearts than we will not be able to receive the blessings of the Lord.
h.
Verses 48-55 illustrate the choice we have to murmur and doubt or believe and support. How do you refuse to murmur and choose to believe? They left to go to the promised land like the Lord said, but he also teaches us that we must be loyal servants to our Heavenly Father. They learned through Nephi that the Lord is all powerful and had faith once again.
2.
Read 1 Nephi 20:1-7 and answer the following questions:
a.
What has God done in your life that caused you to know of His existence and power? I felt a powerful sense of peace and I could fel the spirit so strongly on the day of my Baptism. I feel blessed to be able to have that power with me at all times.
b.
According to these verses, why does God tell us things He will do long before He does them?
God makes many promises and they are always fulfilled. He told them things that would happen to prove that God is all powerful and that he is who we should be listening to, not denying.
3.
Read 1 Nephi 21:13-16 and answer the following questions:
a.
How do you suppose God feels if we feel neglected or forgotten? He is our original Father and he feels that you have forgotten him because he is always with you.
b.
Restate verse 15 in your own powerful words. How could your own mother forget about he own son that she raised and cared for. c.
How does it make you feel to know the Savior has retained the marks of His crucifixion as a reminder of His promises to you? It comforts me because it is juist another way to show that The Lord will never forget about us and the sacrifices that he made for us to be on Earth.
d.
What does the statement, "thy walls are continually before me" mean to you? Honestly I don’t really understand what it means, but to me it means that he has established that we are his priority and he has laid out the foundation before us.
4.
Read 2 Nephi 10 and answer the following questions:
a.
A simple definition of a religious covenant is that it is a two-way promise between God and man. As you read verses 1-7 what do you see as the reason why God does not appear to be keeping His covenant to His people? b.
As you read verses 17-25 note the firm promise by God that He will fulfill the promises that He has made. How can you exercise more faith in God's determined
commitment to keep His promises? What specific things do these verses suggest we can do to increase our faith in God's promises? Click or tap here to enter text.
5.
Read 2 Nephi 19:16-21 and answer the following questions:
a.
What is the reason the anger of the Lord is kindled against His people and His promises are being withheld? Click or tap here to enter text.
b.
Why does the Lord say twice in these few verses that, "his hand is stretched out still?" Click or tap here to enter text.
6.
Read 2 Nephi 29:1-2, 5, 9, 14 and answer the following questions:
a.
As God affirms the reality and validity of His promises in these verses, why do you feel it is so hard for us to wait for Him to complete His work? Click or tap here to enter text.
b.
How can we come to know God's promises and be focused on them as He is? Click
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7.
Read Words of Mormon 1:7 and answer the following question:
a.
In spite of God's omniscience and our ignorance, we sometimes approach Him in prayer and seek to tell Him how things should be done. How can you remember His wisdom and your limitations so you are able to more patiently wait as he fulfills His promises in the days to come? Click or tap here to enter text.
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