Welch, jacob s ten commandments, in reexploring the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 1830, page 87 the joseph smith papers. 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. Since the nephites did not speak french which didnt even exist until centuries later, how can this be justified. But behold, i, jacob, would speak unto you that are pure in heart.
Ye have broken the hearts and lost the confidence jacob 2. The book of mormon was published on march 26, 1830. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ january 19. Lehi teaches jacob 2 nephi 2 book of mormon study notes. See book of mormon central, why does jacob declare so many woes. This book was first called iii nephi in the 1879 edition and third nephi in the 1920 edition of the book of mormon. Seminary began in 1912 at a home near granite high school in salt lake city, utah. And he preached many things which were flattering unto the people. The lord, through the prophet lehi, had commanded this people not to participate in plural marriage see jacob 2. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach this part. The nephites live after the manner of happiness 2 nephi 5. Jacob 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The passage from the book of mormon condemns david and solomons practice and the practice of plural marriage in. In reading the book of mormon no one is ever doing something he shouldnt be doing.
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. Jul 19, 2008 if youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. Chapter 2 of the book of jacob in the book of mormon addresses polygamy. And now behold, my brethren, as i said unto you that i would prophesy, behold, this is my prophecy, that the things which this prophet zenos spake concerning the house of israel, in the which he likened them unto a tame olive tree, must surely come to pass. The utah lds say it supports polygamy and the rlds say it doesnt. Behold, ye have done greater iniquities than the lamanites. However, the fact that jacob ends his book with the french word adieu, has actually become another evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
The words which jacob, the brother of nephi, spake unto the people of nephi, after the death of nephi. Although they had married some plural wives in compliance with the lords commandments in their day, they had also committed serious sexual sins see jacob 2. Likewise, jacob quoted the words of a prophet named zenos, in which gods love. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. Those that are the victims should be steadfast in the faith. Additional descriptions of hope in the book of mormon suggest that there are levels of hope, and that we grow into a perfect brightnessthat as we progress along the strait and narrow path toward eternal life, our desire to do righteous acts intensifies until we finally attain the perfect brightness see jacob 2. Jacobs second sermon jacob 23 book of mormon study notes. The book of mormon also uses various forms of burden 18 times. Though english is a germanic language, it adopted many french words, beginning. Book any title page introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon illustrations 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether moroni pronunciation guide. Jacob also saw fit to refer to christ as the great creator three times 2 nephi 9. The fact that the nephite record was recorded on metal plates is a testimony that the work was commanded of the lord.
Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among the nephites may have more than one wifethe lord delights in the chastity of women. Settingafter arriving in the promised land, lehi gave a series of sermons to his family, giving them his final words of counsel before his death. The lord knew that the record must be preserved in its perfect form for translation by the power of god. Book of mormon, 1830, page 197 the joseph smith papers. In his first sermon in the book of mormon, jacob quoted and commented extensively on isaiah 50 about israels restoration 2 ne. If you were to study the bible, you would see it is in agreement with the book of mormon on this matter.
And now behold, my brethren, ye know that these commandments were given to our father, lehi. Purposelehis purpose in addressing jacob was to persuade him to function as an agent, acting for himself instead. The lamanites which are not filthy like unto you, shall scourge you. The following is an appropriate tribute to this great book of mormon prophet jacob. Original 1830 book of mormon page numbers with corresponding. Videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. With the exception of converts, initial reaction was hostile. Its the only answer you are ever going to get to that question why read the book of mormon in this dispensation. However, the lord eventually destroys the nephites for their rebellion. You that are not pure in heart that are filthy this day before god. By definition all book of mormon prophets had great faith and were unyielding in their convictions. And i told him the things which my brother nephi had c commanded me, and he promised obedience unto the commands.
Book of mormon, 1837, page 2 the joseph smith papers. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. The enos problem in the book of mormon adventures in. He teaches his people to seek first the kingdom of god. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies.
Both stories make the lords mercy so movingly memorable. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Why did ammon borrow so much from tradition in alma 26. Taken as a whole, the history of the book of mormon shows that the nephites were more righteous than the lamanites. The book of mormon explains that only when god commands it can a man have more than one wife at a time. Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon.
Tanner, jacob and his descendants as authors, in rediscovering the book of mormon, ed. This sermon was directed primarily to one of his younger sons. Look unto god with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down justice upon those who seek your destruction. This inconsistency is also found in the original 1611 edition of the kjv, which used the archaic. In this brief note, bowen suggests several instances in which the book of mormon prophet enos utilizes wordplay on his own name, the name of his father jacob, the place name peniel, and jacobs new name israel in order to connect his experiences to those of his ancestor jacob in genesis 3233, thus infusing them with greater. How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. Mar 19, 2009 enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. Words of mormon, verse by verse, with responses added. This is justified because they had sinned against the light of the gospel.
There seems to be a problem where jacob says he gives the plates to my his son enos, who shortly before dying says it has been 179 years since the leaving of jerusalem. He is best known for his lengthy prayer while hunting in the wilderness, wherein he first asks for personal forgiveness, then for gods blessings upon the nephites, then his blessings upon the lamanites, then that a record of the nephites will be preserved and brought into the lamantes at some future day should. I will prepare the way before you, come, follow me. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord.
If youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. Insights from my daily study of the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 1837, page 152 the joseph smith papers. From verses 2528 and 34, it is clear that the lord had commanded lehis family to have but one wife. There have been but few writings in the church giving biographical references to jacob. Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons. 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. On the other hand, he sorrows when we smother those feelings in our own hearts and lose the ability to recognize them in others. With corresponding 1981 current book of mormon verses. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. According to richardson, richardson and bentley, the closing word in the book of jacob adieu jacob 7. Apr 27, 2020 this year the topic of study is the book of mormon so excited.
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. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Book of mormon, 1837, page 27 the joseph smith papers. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. Jacob whitmer witnesses of the golden plates and book of mormon. Dec 05, 2009 jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of mormon duration. This book was first called iii nephi in the 1879 edition 1 and third nephi in the 1920 edition of the book of mormon.
Jacob s father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc. I have often heard critics of the book of mormon make a big stink over the word adieu in the book of mormon. It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned. In 1891 elder george reynolds offered a brief biographical sketch in his dictionary of the book of mormon 15657. For except ye repent the land is cursed for your sakes. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon 25, 82.
Yates was hired as the first teacher and taught afternoon classes to 70 students. Book of mormon book of mormon resources for seminary teachers. Jacob s message to his people is more expansive than the two sins he specifically calls out. Come and partake of the fruit january 27february 2. A few words concerning the history of the people of nephi. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. Jacobs usage of the word adieu in the book of mormon. Religious studies center, brigham young university. Yes, perhaps a 60day or 90day schedule would be very good. Even the lamanites are more innocent in these matters. And i will not suffer, saith the lord of hosts, that the cries of the fa. Jacob was the brother of nephi, the second book of mormon prophet. The book of mormon condemns the practice of having multiple wives and. Jacob taught many things to the ancient nephites, including prophecies of jesus christ and the doctrine of the atonement 2 nephi 910.
He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of christ. Ye have broken the heartsand lost the confidence jacob 2. Now, my beloved brethren, i, jacob, according to the responsibility which i am under to god to magnify mine office with soberness, and that i might rid my garments of your sins, i come up into the temple this day that i might declare unto you the word of god. I think it is very important to read through the book of mormon a few times, cover to cover. 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. Setting shortly after the death of his brother, nephi, jacob delivered this sermon.
Book of mormon online resources for teachers and leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Unless the lord commands otherwise, he has ordained that marriage is to be between one man and one woman. On this board, ill be sharing the scriptures i post weekly by chapter of the book of mormon and more book of mormon resources to help you as you learn and read this year in come follow me for individuals and families. Jacobs father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc.
He then bears his testimony to us latterday people of christ, the nature of truth, and the atonement. It contains an account of the visit of jesus christ to the inhabitants of ancient america. Most of the time he would be doing probably the best. He also taught the parable of the olive tree, which talked of the scattering and gathering of israel jacob 5. The words burthen, burthensome, and burthens occur once each in p and in the 1830 edition jacob 2. I want to address some commentaries, but before i do i thought id work through words of mormon verse by verse. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english. As jacob tells his people, god is pleased when our feelings are tender, chaste, and delicate. Historically, plural marriage was practiced by latterday saints as part of the unfolding.
For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 2 3 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14. People argue that the nephites could not possibly have known french or this word since it originated around the 14th century. In his youth, jacob was educated and learned hard work by helping to run the whitmer farm. Now, lets look at the second chapter of jacob again. Understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from a law. 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. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon jacob chapter 5 part 2 mormon. Ye have broken the hearts of your tender wives, and lost the confidence of your children, because of your bad examples before them. The son of nephi, who was the son of helaman, usually referred to as third nephi or 3 nephi, is one of fifteen books that make up the book of mormon. 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.
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