The author of the book of mormon, like so many christians, seems to have been unaware of the true etymology of the word, and uses it as a personal name ii nephi 10. In the first chapter of the book of mormon we know that nephi is speaking, but the storyline here is mainly about lehi. Chapter 1 nephi begins the record of his peoplelehi sees in vision a pillar of fire and reads from a book of prophecyhe praises god, foretells the coming of the messiah, and prophesies the destruction of jerusalemhe is persecuted by the jews. Book of mormon audio 1 nephi chapter 1 by bookofmormonaudio. We further processed the base wordle we started out with for 1st nephi chapter 1 and arrived at the blue look below. An account of lehi, and his wife sariah, and his four sons being called, beginning at the eldest, laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. The first book of nephi 1 the first book of nephi his reign and ministry an account of lehi, and his wife sariah, and his four sons being called, beginning at the eldest, laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. Book of mormon, first nephi, 11 religionwiki fandom. Unsubscribe from awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett.
Sep 17, 2008 the title page to the book of mormon tells us that one of purposes of the book of mormon is to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. We also have nephi s book, and any and all other such books of the kings of the nephites down and until the time of mosiahs son king benjamin, for that is were the translation of the book of mormon plates picks back up after the translation of the small plates of nephi and mormon s brief one chapter tiein to where they fit in respect to the. Who is the youngest of lehis sons before they traveled in the wilderness. Chapter 1 nephi, the son of helaman, departs out of the land, and his son nephi keeps the recordsthough signs and wonders abound, the wicked plan to slay the righteousthe night of christ s birth arrivesthe sign is given, and a new star ariseslyings and deceivings increase, and the gadianton robbers slaughter many. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. In step by step through the book of mormon, volume 1. Behold i have dreamed a a dream, in the which the lord hath commanded me that thou and thy brethren shall b return to jerusalem. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapter by chapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. Nephi begins the record of his peoplelehi sees in vision a pillar of fire and reads from a book of prophecyhe praises god, foretells the coming of the messiah, and prophesies the destruction of jerusalemhe is persecuted by the jews. Nephi sees the spirit of the lord and is shown in vision the tree of lifehe sees the mother of the son of god and learns of the condescension of godhe sees the baptism, ministry, and crucifixion of the lamb of godhe sees also the call and ministry of the twelve apostles of the lamb. Feb 26, 2018 years later, nephi made small plates 2 nephi 5. We think the mormon wordle above does a nice job of capturing the feel of the times. This includes the journey of lehi and his family across the arabian peninsula to bountiful. Lehi learned that the lord does many great and marvelous works 1 nephi 1.
The original translation of the title did not include the word first. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 16 knowhys on 1 nephi 17 knowhys on 1 nephi 18. After my vision of the destruction of jerusalem, i went out and told the people of my city what id seen and heard. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Now nephi will see many nations and kingdoms of europe and asia. The lord prepares his prophets through answers to their prayers. This volume is the first of three on the book of mormon.
The time period covered in chapter extends approximately from the destruction of the nephites, in 385 ad, to the 20 th century. Book of mormon audio 1 nephi chapter 21 by bookofmormonaudio. And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying. The first book of nephi describes the flight of lehi and his family from jerusalem prior to its destruction in 586 bce, and their subsequent journey to the new world.
Book of mormon plain english version1 nephichapter 1. In this vision, the lord gave lehi a book 1 nephi 1. Aug 01, 2003 the book of mormon made easier part 1 book. And i beheld that he went forth ministering unto the people, in power and great glory. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity and they seek to destroy his life. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 2004. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. The second book of nephi is a collection of visions and prophecies. These are the first two books in the book of mormon. Book of mormon, first nephi, 1 religionwiki fandom.
Nephi then sees many nations and kingdoms of gentile nations. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. Yea, he feared lest they should be cast off from the presence of the lord. It establishes the foundational doctrine that the lord speaks to his people through prophets. When an author writes a book, he tries to put the thesis statement clearly toward the beginning. Nephi sees jesus teaching his people, and his rejection. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 37 originally aired. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse1 nephi. Nephi is commanded to build a shiphis brethren oppose himhe exhorts them by recounting the history of gods dealings with israel nephi is filled with the power of godhis brethren are forbidden to touch him, lest they wither as a dried reed. The book of mormon will establish the truth of the first. Free copy of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. The great and abominable church, columbusgentiles in the promised land, plain and precious things are taken out of the bible. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing.
Book of mormon 1 nephi chapter 1 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett loading. It may not fit the times, put we think it has an appeal about it, especially w. Through the wilderness to the promised land, 143160. These works included the destruction of israel because of their abominations 1 nephi 1. The original translation of the title did not include the word second.
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