Note: Abinadi warns the people...says there is still an opportunity to change.

Mosiah 11:20
And it came to pass that there was a man among them whose name was Abinadi; *and he went forth among them, and began to prophesy, saying: Behold, thus saith the Lord, and thus hath he commanded me, saying, Go forth, and say unto this people, thus saith the Lord—Wo be unto this people, for I have seen their abominations, and their wickedness, and their whoredoms; and except they repent I will visit them in mine anger.

Note: Abinadi warns the people...says there is still an opportunity to change.

Mosiah 11:20
And it came to pass that there was a man among them whose name was Abinadi; *and he went forth among them, and began to prophesy, saying: Behold, thus saith the Lord, and thus hath he commanded me, saying, Go forth, and say unto this people, thus saith the Lord—Wo be unto this people, for I have seen their abominations, and their wickedness, and their whoredoms; and except they repent I will visit them in mine anger.

Enos 1:12
And it came to pass that after I had prayed and labored with all diligence, the Lord said unto me: I will grant unto thee according to thy desires, because of thy faith.

2 Nephi 18:6
Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;

Note: The expression “prophetess” is used here only to designate the prophet’s wife, not a prophetic office or gift

2 Nephi 18:3
And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived and bare a son. Then said the Lord to me: Call his name, Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

Note:

2 Nephi 18:2
And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.

Note: This is the longest proper name in the Bible, and in the Hebrew it has a meaning that was a message of warning to Judah. The name means “to speed the spoil, he hasteneth the prey”

2 Nephi 18:1
Moreover, the word of the Lord said unto me: Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen, concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

Note: It is little wonder that the history shared here was meaningful to Nephi at this point the recordings of Isaiah were only 50 to 75 years removed... Nephi was likely well aware of the people, history, religion and politics surrounding these scriptures.

2 Nephi 17:1
And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin, king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.

Note: These enemies will no longer be a threat in the course of time...

2 Nephi 17:8
For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus, Rezin; and within three score and five years shall Ephraim be broken that it be not a people.

Note: Isaiah reveals to Ahaz that they are plotting against him to take the kingdom of Judah.

2 Nephi 17:5
Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying:

Note: "for these two kings, who are as smoking firebrands;'' a metaphor used to express the weakness of these princes, their vain wrath and impotent fury, and the short continuance of it; they being like to firebrands wholly burnt and consumed to the end; a small part remaining, which could not be laid hold upon to light fires or burn with, and that only smoking, and the smoke just ready to vanish."

2 Nephi 17:4
And say unto him: Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be faint-hearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

Note: Isaiah and his son go meet with Ahaz. Interesting I either haven't paid attention or it isn't referenced much that

2 Nephi 17:3
Then said the Lord unto Isaiah: Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field;

Note: Jacob outlines the pattern that God has set forth for revealing truth.

Jacob 4:13
Behold, my brethren, he that prophesieth, let him prophesy to the understanding of men; for the Spirit speaketh the truth and lieth not. Wherefore, it speaketh of things as they really are, and of things as they really will be; wherefore, these things are manifested unto us plainly, for the salvation of our souls. But behold, we are not witnesses alone in these things; for God also spake them unto prophets of old.

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Lesson 11

Scripture and discussion

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Lesson 11

Scripture and discussion

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Lesson 11

Scripture and discussion

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Lesson 11

Discussion

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Lesson 11

Young Men Who Are Kind Gain the Respect and Love of Others

Note: The family histories that we create are and should be sacred.

D&C 128:24
Behold, the great day of the Lord is at hand; and who can abide the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap; and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Let us, therefore, as a church and a people, and as Latter-day Saints, offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness; and let us present in his holy temple, when it is finished, a book containing the records of our dead, which shall be worthy of all acceptation.

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Lesson 11

Scripture and discussion

Note: Paul recounts his early years--years that were filled with reward and privilege. His birthright, education and standing in the community brought him much. His conversion took much of this away but compares it to dung.

Philippians 3:8
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

Note: Nephi prophesies of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon in the latter days.

1 Nephi 22:8
And after our seed is scattered the Lord God will proceed to do a marvelous work among the Gentiles, which shall be of great worth unto our seed; wherefore, it is likened unto their being nourished by the Gentiles and being carried in their arms and upon their shoulders.

Note: It is not governments or social programs that are responsible for the welfare of family members. It is individuals who have the love of Christ and family members who must provide.

The Family Proclamation
The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.

Note: Anything that is destructive or in conflict with the family plan is offensive to God.

The Family Proclamation
We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

Note: People, individuals are sacred...they are not objects or cattle.

The Family Proclamation
All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

The Family Proclamation
We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

Deacon
After you have begun working on your plans in "Spiritual Strength" and "Priesthood Duties," create a project based on the standards in the "Physical Health" section of For the Strength of Youth. Use the steps on the following pages as a guide. Your project should be challenging and should include a significant time commitment. It should be based on your own needs and interests. It should establish a pattern that will help you build and maintain physical health throughout your life.

Note: Nephi is using these verses to help his brethren understand that it is not enough to just be in the promised land. They must be living righteous in the promised land. The children of Israel were not safe in the promised land and neither are his brethren safe just to be in the promised land.

1 Nephi 20:2
Nevertheless, they call themselves of the holy city, but they do not stay themselves upon the God of Israel, who is the Lord of Hosts; yea, the Lord of Hosts is his name.

Note: The verse in Isaiah does not include the reference to baptism. So whether this was provided by Nephi or whether this was the way it was originally found in the book of Mormon, we don't know but it provides clarification that we otherwise would not have had with just the old testament.

1 Nephi 20:1
Hearken and hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, or out of the waters of baptism, who swear by the name of the Lord, and make mention of the God of Israel, yet they swear not in truth nor in righteousness.

Note: Other prophets outside the book of Mormon prophesied of the three days of darkness...

1 Nephi 19:10
And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos, which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of the house of Israel.

Note: Economics lesson... An object is only worth what something is willing to pay for it. In some ways our worth is defined by what the Lord was willing to pay for each of us.

D&C 18:10
Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;

Note: Attributes of the Savior highlighted in pink... "As he journeyed" the Lord helped others along the way, through the day as he journeyed. How many times do we take time to help others on our daily path?

Luke 10:33
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

Note: Parable of the Good Samaritan Another way to view this parable is to consider the man's wounds as spiritual wounds. A certain man on his way home (to heaven) fell among thieves (Satan ) and was stripped and left half dead. We might be willing to help those in need, but how often are we willing to help those with spiritual needs...

Luke 10:30
And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

Note: Nephi was careful not to "steady the ark", so to speak. He knew who the spiritual leader was and continued to rely on him.

1 Nephi 16:23
And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did make out of wood a bow, and out of a straight stick, an arrow; wherefore, I did arm myself with a bow and an arrow, with a sling and with stones. And I said unto my father: Whither shall I go to obtain food?

Note: The ability for the Lord to "make food sweet", or to be a "light in the wilderness" seems miraculous. The teaching here is that when we are obedient we won't need the things of the world to be sustained on our journey. We will be able to get through a day without being pumped up on a cup of coffee or a bottle of Mountain Dew. We won't need an extra day on Sunday to stay caught up and we won't need an extra ten percent of our income to provide for our families. Just like it wasn't easy for Lehi and his his family it won't be easy for us initially but, as we prove the Lord along our journey he will show us His strength and we will learn ours through Him.

1 Nephi 17:13
And I will also be your light in the wilderness; and I will prepare the way before you, if it so be that ye shall keep my commandments; wherefore, inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall be led towards the promised land; and ye shall know that it is by me that ye are led.

Note: The Lord promises here that the way that the way that Lehi and his family will come to know him is through their journey to the promise land. The metaphor hold true for us. We come to know Christ as we live by faith along the journey. Nephi's testimony became stronger as a result of his faith on the journey. While his brothers did not.

1 Nephi 17:14
Yea, and the Lord said also that: After ye have arrived in the promised land, ye shall know that I, the Lord, am God; and that I, the Lord, did deliver you from destruction; yea, that I did bring you out of the land of Jerusalem.

1 Nephi 15:1
And it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had been carried away in the spirit, and seen all these things, I returned to the tent of my father.

Note: Nephi sees John the revelator

1 Nephi 14:20
And the angel said unto me: Behold one of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Note: Interesting to think about how long it has been since the restoration on the gospel in 1830, almost 200 years... Their is know promise of a specific time when Christ will come but it is interesting to think when Christ may come or if their are important event that may be taking place soon.

4 Nephi 1:24
And now, in this *two hundred and first year there began to be among them those who were lifted up in pride, such as the wearing of costly apparel, and all manner of fine pearls, and of the fine things of the world.

Note: What the great and abominable church is about...the signs or indications of the abom. church...

1 Nephi 13:7
And I also saw gold, and silver, and silks, and scarlets, and fine-twined linen, and all manner of precious clothing; and I saw many harlots.

Note: Discussion on the bible and those things lost from it...

1 Nephi 13:28
Wherefore, thou seest that after the book hath gone forth through the hands of the great and abominable church, that there are many plain and precious things taken away from the book, which is the book of the Lamb of God.

Note: Native Americans lose their promised land to a more riotous people...

1 Nephi 13:14
And it came to pass that I beheld many multitudes of the Gentiles upon the land of promise; and I beheld the wrath of God, that it was upon the seed of my brethren; and they were scattered before the Gentiles and were smitten.

Note: People seeking religious freedom came from Europe to the promised land...

1 Nephi 13:13
And it came to pass that I beheld the Spirit of God, that it wrought upon other Gentiles; and they went forth out of captivity, upon the many waters.

Note: Columbus described...

1 Nephi 13:12
And I looked and beheld a man among the Gentiles, who was separated from the seed of my brethren by the many waters; and I beheld the Spirit of God, that it came down and wrought upon the man; and he went forth upon the many waters, even unto the seed of my brethren, who were in the promised land.

Note: If we are of the world, if we have crossed over to the great and spacious building then we are effectively fighting against the apostles, fighting against Christ. The war in heaven is continues as the war on earth today.

1 Nephi 11:35
And the multitude of the earth was gathered together; and I beheld that they were in a large and spacious building, like unto the building which my father saw. And the angel of the Lord spake unto me again, saying: Behold the world and the wisdom thereof; yea, behold the house of Israel hath gathered together to fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Note: Here in these passage Sariah confirms the difficulty of dealing with Laban. The whole family seems aware of their relative and his hardness. The other interesting point here is that Sariah Is going through her own process of developing faith. Every member of the family must find their own testimony.

1 Nephi 5:8
And she spake, saying: Now I know of a surety that the Lord hath commanded my husband to flee into the wilderness; yea, and I also know of a surety that the Lord hath protected my sons, and delivered them out of the hands of Laban, and given them power whereby they could accomplish the thing which the Lord hath commanded them. And after this manner of language did she speak.

Note: This is a true story of faith, on the part of Nephi. Here Nephi is alone (his brothers have seen an angel but still can't see the light), he does not know what he should do ( only that he should move forward), and it is night ( figuratively appropriate of the situation at hand).

1 Nephi 4:6
And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do.

Note: Laman and Lemuel have little faith and murmur about what has been assigned even after an angel has appeared...

1 Nephi 3:31
And after the angel had departed, Laman and Lemuel again began to murmur, saying: How is it possible that the Lord will deliver Laban into our hands? Behold, he is a mighty man, and he can command fifty, yea, even he can slay fifty; then why not us?

Note: What caused Laban to be so angry about Laban wanting the plates?

1 Nephi 3:13
And behold, it came to pass that Laban was angry, and thrust him out from his presence; and he would not that he should have the records. Wherefore, he said unto him: Behold thou art a robber, and I will slay thee.

Note: It is curious why this was seen to be a hard thing by Laman and Lemuel... They wanted to return to Jerusalem. Was Laban an unapproachable man? Was the family so persecuted prior to their leaving?

1 Nephi 3:5
And now, behold thy brothers murmur, saying it is a hard thing which I have required of them; but behold I have not required it of them, but it is a commandment of the Lord.

Note: Certainly no coincidence that the Lord is talking to Lehi and providing next steps to Lehi right after he has talked to Nephi. Interesting that God follows a patriarchal order in revealing direction. The direction was not given to Nephi first.

1 Nephi 3:2
And it came to pass that he spake unto me, saying: Behold I have dreamed a dream, in the which the Lord hath commanded me that thou and thy brethren shall return to Jerusalem.

Note: Which apostle was it that came and showed the book to Nephi?

1 Nephi 1:11
And they came down and went forth upon the face of the earth; and the first came and stood before my father, and gave unto him a book, and bade him that he should read.

Note: To remember the commandments and promises of the Lord

Lesson 2
- Why did Lehi's family need to obtain the brass plates? (See 1 Nephi 3:3, 19-20; 4:15-16; see also 1 Nephi 5:21-22; Mosiah 1:3-7.)