Jacob encourages the nephites to be reconciled with god 2. The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared otherwise. Compared to other book of mormon writers and the relative proportion of his writings, jacob seems very focused on. In 2016, however, reaction to the book of mormon among nonmormon readers is much more positive, with some now classifying the book as a classic. Jacobs first sermon 2 nephi 610 book of mormon study notes. Jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ, 2 nephi 610. During the years before the saints came to utah, few portions of the book of mormon drew as much attention as chapter xii of 2 nephi, now known as 2 nephi 28 30 see underwood, book of mormon usage, for database. If you were to study the bible, you would see it is in agreement with the book of mormon on this matter. Lets talk about the excuse lds give for polygamy in jacob 2. Original 1830 book of mormon page numbers redwith corresponding 1981 current book of mormon verses. Prophet, theologian, historian, in the book of mormon. Now, lets look at the second chapter of jacob again.
Mosiah 8 king benjamin in zarahemla mosiah 919 zeni. The book of mormon also uses various forms of burden 18 times. In verse 30, jacob quotes the word of the lord as referring to the exceptional instance in which. Taken as a whole, the history of the book of mormon shows that the nephites were more righteous than the lamanites. Mar 28, 2016 jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage. Videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021.
In the latter day parables, auggie asks dad what line upon line, precept upon precept means from the scripture 2 nephi 28. Historically, plural marriage was practiced by latterday saints as part of the unfolding. In 2016, however, reaction to the book of mormon among non mormon readers is much more positive, with some now classifying the book as a classic. Sorry that this is a little long, but its worth it. How saints and jacob s teachings can help contextualize. Explain that because of heavenly fathers great love for us, he has given us a gift to help us achieve eternal life the kind of life heavenly father has friend february 2012 the book of mormon. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, pp. The objective of this study is to show how, as president benson taught, the book of mormon reveals the enemies of christ.
Jacob also saw fit to refer to christ as the great creator three times 2 nephi 9. Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons. Baird, brian j understanding jacob s teachings about plural marriage from a law of moses context. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and book of mormon scriptures. He didnt enjoy delivering it, but he knew it was his responsibility to do so, because of his calling as a priest and a teacher jacob 1. The book of mormon was published on march 26, 1830.
An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints today interpret this passage as saying that monogamy is gods standard for marriage unless he declares otherwise official declaration 2, citing jacob 2. An oftquoted verse from the book of mormon, at least in a university setting, comes from jacob as recorded in 2 nephi 9. Understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from a. This is justified because they had sinned against the light of the gospel. Nov 27, 2019 jacob, a book of mormon prophet, prophesies of jesus christ as the redeemer and savior of the world. This inconsistency is also found in the original 1611 edition of the kjv, which used the archaic burthens and burthensome 7 times in pauls. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. Understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from. Sin has consequences for individuals and for societies. Gods promises extend to all those who are scattered, including those of us who are on the isles of the sea 2 nephi 10. Jacobs first sermon 2 nephi 610 book of mormon study. The nephites separate from the lamanites, 2 nephi 5.
Prophet, theologian, historian religious studies center. Jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ 2 nephi 610. Nov 22, 2019 jacob, a book of mormon prophet, rejoices in the wisdom of god in providing a savior for mankind. Study the book of mormon with the thoughts and insights of john w. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 11 be reconciled. The change in the 1981 edition seems to be an attempt to bring the book of mormon up to speed with the 1978 revelation that allowed black members of the church to hold the priesthood. Jacob has more to say about christ as creator than any other book of mormon prophet, and in this connection it is significant that the creation account was an integral part of typical ancient. Smith insists that the senate consider what is now jacob 2. Religious studies center, brigham young university. Tvedtnes, the hebrew background of the book of mormon, in rediscovering the book of mormon. Jacob encourages the nephites to be reconciled with god. White or pure, fair mormon answers critics of the book of mormon have lambasted how white and delightsome was changed to pure and delightsome in subsequent editions of the book of mormon 2 nephi 30.
In the case of plural marriage, the bible and the book of mormon teach that monogamy is gods standard for marriage unless he declares otherwise official declaration 1 heading, or, in jacob s language, if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people to practice plural marriage. How might readers make sense of this connection between polygamy and material wealth. This places the age of jacob between 4755 years of age at the time of this writing. Not long after the early nephites established themselves in the new world, the prophet. Jacob did not make his own plateshe recorded his prophecies on the plates that nephi had made, these plates are called the plates of jacob, and they. Jacob and joseph seek to persuade men to believe in christ and keep his commandmentsnephi dieswickedness prevails among the nephites. Monte nyman quotes joseph fielding smith as saying that 2 nephi 9 is one of the most enlightening discourses ever delivered in regard to the atonement answers 4.
Original 1830 book of mormon page numbers with corresponding. He teaches the nephites to repent and to be reconciled with god. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon 25, 82. Having looked for jacob s distinct voice in the book of mormon, i am trying to get under his skin. John hilton iii, jacobs textual legacy, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 222 20. For behold, i, the lord, have seen the sorrow, and heard the mourning of the daughters of my people in the land of jerusalem, yea, and in all the lands of my people, because of the wickedness and abominations of their husbands.
When the church of jesus christ of latterday saints issued a new edition of the book of mormon in 1981, a change was made to the text of 2 nephi 30. With the exception of converts, initial reaction was hostile. Book of mormon central, why did the book of mormon come forth as a miracle. Jacobs second sermon jacob 2 3 book of mormon study. The words burthen, burthensome, and burthens occur once each in p and in the 1830 edition jacob 2. Had joseph smith been the author of the book of mormon, chapter 9 of 2 nephi would have been quite a doctrinal feat. It is the word by which a reason is introduced of something before advanced websters 1828 dictionary.
It is important to understand that the next four books, jacob, enos, jarom, and onmi, are all written upon the small plates that nephi made thirty years after leaving jerusalem 2 ne 5. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach this. The book of mormon mentions jacob as the younger brother of nephi, and the elder of two sons born to lehi the younger son being joseph after lehis departure from jerusalem. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. Jacob specified that plural marriage may be practiced when god commanded it, but insisted that monogamy was otherwise the norm. It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned. Early mormons found these chapters, which will be the focus of this study, brimming with prophetic meaning for their day. Lehi gives his family a final blessing, 2 nephi 14. Jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ 2 nephi 6. In 1891 elder george reynolds offered a brief biographical sketch in his dictionary of the book of mormon 15657.
The passage from the book of mormon condemns david and solomons practice and the practice of plural marriage in. Jacobs second sermon jacob 23 book of mormon study notes pingback. Please share with us ways you have found comfort in christ. However, the lord eventually destroys the nephites for their rebellion. And i will not suffer, saith the lord of hosts, that the cries of the fa. In speaking about sexual sin, jacob warned of both types of consequences. Nyman also describes a number of additional doctrines. Book of mormon, 1837, page 26 the joseph smith papers. But as recorded in verse 28, jacob had just spoken of the cunning plan of the devil to deceive mankind and to cause men to trust vainly and foolishly in their own learning and set. Jacob chapter 3 here are two ways we have found comfort during hard times.
Setting shortly after the death of his brother, nephi, jacob delivered this sermon. He prophesies of jesus christ and teaches about his atonement and resurrection. Book of mormon manual asks us to read 2 nephi 26 30. Jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage. There have been but few writings in the church giving biographical references to jacob. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, rejoices in the wisdom of god in providing a savior for mankind. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 2 3 book of mormon duration. From verses 2528 and 34, it is clear that the lord had commanded lehis family to have but one wife. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, prophesies of jesus christ as the redeemer and savior of the world. Be reconciled unto god through the atonement of christ march 915 book of mormon study notes. Jacob 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women.
While the book of mormon as a whole condemns the practice of taking many wives and concubines, verse 30 of chapter two is said to indicate an. Jacob s temple speech recorded in jacob 2 3 is famous for its unflinching condemnation of sexual immortality and the abuse of women and children. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. Book of mormon, 1830, page 9 the joseph smith papers. Jacob would not have been able to make such a glance into the past had he written immediately. Be reconciled unto god through the atonement of christ march 9. Come follow me book of mormon 2020 book of mormon central. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home. Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons in. While i dont believe in the book of mormon, i do believe in grammar. The book of mormon explains that only when god commands it can a man have more than one wife at a time. Start with these helps for the introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ december 30 january 5 read more december 12, 2019 camille gillham 2 comments.
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