Journal Submission (Week 7) – Matthew Barroca
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Journal Submission (Week 7) – Matthew Barroca
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Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #1:
Answer the questions below in your learning journal in 1-2 sentences each:
What do Book of Mormon citations of Zenos indicate about how Book of Mormon prophets felt about the messages of Zenos?
The Book of Mormon prophets felt highly of Zenos’ messages and valued them, seeing them as inspired and important for understanding God’s plan. How do you see Zenos's five themes running through the Book of Mormon, and how did they affect people?
Zenos’ five themes are interwoven throughout the Book of Mormon, providing hope, guidance, and understanding to the people, encouraging repentance, faith, and active participation in God’s plan. What do Book of Mormon records of Zenos's teachings help us understand about Zenos and Old Testament peoples (what was their view of Jesus Christ, even in Old Testament times)?
Zenos had a view of Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world, anticipating His coming and teaching about Him to their contemporaries. ✎
Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #2:
From your reading about Zenos in the Book of Mormon Reference Companion, answer the following question: What did Zenos, and subsequently Jacob, want us to understand within the allegory of the olive trees in Jacob 5? (1–2 sentences)
Zenos, and subsequently Jacob, wanted us to understand the allegory of the olive trees as a representation of the relationship between God and His covenant people, illustrating themes of divine care, the gathering of Israel, and the importance of repentance.
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Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #3:
What were Zenos and Jacob trying to help their readers understand? How does the language and imagery of the text accomplish these purposes? (1–2 sentences)
Zenos and Jacob were trying to help their readers understand the cycles of apostasy, repentance, and restoration within God's covenant relationship with His people, using vivid agricultural imagery and symbolism to convey the spiritual principles and consequences involved.
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Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #4:
Describe in a couple of sentences how the covenant people of Israel were established. What were the causes and purposes for the scattering of Israel?
The covenant people of Israel were stablished during the Patriarchal Age, through the founding of the House of Israel. Eventually, apostasy from the gospel of Jesus Christ began to spread among the Israelites. The scattering of Israel was caused by their apostasy and disobedience, leading to the destruction of the Northern and Southern Kingdoms by Assyrians and Babylonians.
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Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #5:
Explain in a couple of sentences what you learn from these verses regarding the cornerstone.
Jesus is referring to himself as the cornerstone that was initially rejected by the builders But became the foundation of the kingdom of God. The metaphor underscore the pivotal role of Jesus Christ in the establishment of God’s kingdom. It also highlights the divine authority and plan behind the Savior’s role as the cornerstone.
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Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #6:
How has Jacob 5 helped you better understand the Atonement?
What symbols and activities in these chapters have helped you recognize the love of God through the centuries in attempting to give His children life? What has this inspired you to do? Your response to these questions should be about a paragraph in length (4–5 sentences).
Jacob 5 has deepened my understanding of the Atonement by illustrating the persistent and enduring love of God throughout history in His efforts to save His children. The allegory of the tame and wild olive trees symbolizes God's continuous labor and mercy in
nurturing and pruning His people, even when they stray or produce bitter fruit. Recognizing this profound love and patience inspires me to strive for repentance and to trust in God's redemptive power.
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Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #7:
Why is it important to understand this allegory? Record your thoughts in a couple of sentences in your learning journal.
Understanding the allegory of the tame and wild olive trees in Jacob 5 is important because it provides insight into the ongoing process of the gathering of Israel and the restoration of the gospel. It highlights the gradual nature of this process, emphasizing the need for patience and diligence. By recognizing this allegory, individuals can better comprehend the Lord's ongoing work to reclaim and purify His vineyard until the earth is
filled with His glory.
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Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #8:
President Ezra Taft Benson said, “The responsibility of the seed of Abraham, which we are, is to be missionaries to ‘bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations’ (Abraham 2:9).”
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What does this all mean to us? (2–3 sentences)
This statement by President Ezra Taft Benson underscores the duty of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as descendants of Abraham, to actively share the gospel and priesthood blessings with people of all nations. It highlights the importance of missionary work and priesthood service in fulfilling the covenant responsibilities associated with being children of Abraham.
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Zenos’s Allegory, Prompt #9:
Record in a paragraph (4–5 sentences) what you have learned through your study of Zenos and the allegory of the olive trees and why these concepts are so important to you. How has your testimony and faith in Christ been strengthened? Coming back to the theme of olives and their uses and symbolism, how have these elements added additional depth to the symbolism found in Jacob 5 (scattering, gathering, healing, atonement, ritual, receiving the Holy Ghost, Christ)?
I've learned about the profound love and mercy of God in His dealings with His children, symbolized by the care and nurturing of the olive trees. These concepts are vital to me because they highlight the divine plan of redemption, the significance of repentance and renewal, and the continuous work of salvation. As I've delved into the symbolism of olives, I've found deeper layers of meaning in Jacob 5, where olives represent not only the scattering and gathering of Israel but also the healing power of the Atonement and the
transformative influence of the Holy Ghost and the Savior Jesus Christ. This understanding has strengthened my testimony and faith in Christ as I recognize His central role in the ongoing process of spiritual growth and redemption depicted in the allegory.
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Zenos's Allegory, Prompt #10:
Identify one principle from this lesson that was most important to you. How could you implement this principle in your life?
The principle of continuous nurturing and effort in spiritual growth, as depicted in the allegory of the olive trees, was most important to me. I can implement this principle in my life by consistently seeking opportunities for spiritual nourishment, such as daily scripture study, prayer, service, and participation in religious ordinances.
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