Redeemed of the Lord (2 Nephi 8)

Redeemed of the Lord (2 Nephi 8)

REDEEM To save (a person or soul) from a state of sinfulness and its consequences To set free, as from slavery or kidnapping, by providing money or other compensation To recover ownership of by paying a specified sum To restore the honor, worth, or reputation of In...

Who Moved? (2 Nephi 7)

You’ve probably gone through something like this at some point. You have a close friend who lives near you (or works with you, attends the same church, goes to school with you, etc.). The day arrives when your friend moves away (leaves the company, church,...
Ordained of God (2 Nephi 6)

Ordained of God (2 Nephi 6)

In 2 Nephi 6, Nephi’s brother, Jacob, shares some prophecy regarding the role of the Gentiles in restoring the House of Israel. In order to provide some credibility for his words, Jacob begins with this introduction: “I, Jacob, having been called of God,...
Follow a Good Example (2 Nephi 5)

Follow a Good Example (2 Nephi 5)

After the death of his father, Lehi, Nephi finds his life threatened by his brothers, Laman and Lemuel. Heeding the warning of the Lord, Nephi takes the members of his family who are supportive of him (hereafter known as Nephites) and separates from Laman and Lemuel...
Awake My Soul (2 Nephi 4)

Awake My Soul (2 Nephi 4)

Here’s the scene: You’re at church on Sunday, and you’ve invited several brothers and sisters to come to your house after church. When you arrive home, you’re met with quite a sight — your teenage son and several of his friends have taken...
The Choice Seer (2 Nephi 3)

The Choice Seer (2 Nephi 3)

A key belief of The Church of Jesus Christ is that a man will come forth in the future who will play an important role in the Church’s mission among the Seed of Joseph and the House of Israel. The title used for this man is the Choice Seer. Most of the...