What it does instead is to show us with heartwrenching honesty what it is like to serve a mormon mission. We continue this week in the book of jacob 5 7 for our come, follow me study in the book of mormon. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. Sherem denies christ, contends with jacob, demands a sign, and is smitten of godall of the prophets have spoken of christ and his atonementthe nephites lived out their days as wanderers, born in tribulation, and hated by the lamanites. There is no record in the book of mormon that nephi had any sons. Book of mormon, 1837, page 7 the joseph smith papers. According to the text, it was written by the ancient prophet jacob. Come follow me book of mormon 2020 book of mormon central. Sherem, like others who followed, used much power of speech and flattering words to teach that there should be no christ jacob 7. 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. It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned.
Mormon authors claim that the description of olive horticulture in jacob 5 is too specific and detailed for smith to have learned on his own in early 19th century new england, so they assert it is evidence that smiths story of the book of mormon s divine origin is true. Cook t remembering in whom we have trusted by elder allen d. The parable of zenos, recorded by jacob in chapter five of his book, is one of the greatest parables ever. Jacob 57 book of mormon storybook my upside down umbrella. Literary reflections on jacob and his descendants religious. Ideas to help you teach jacob 57 the lord labors with us. Knowhys knowhys on jacob 5 knowhys on jacob 6 knowhys on jacob 7. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1990, 25169.
March 1622, 2020 jacob 5 7 the lord labors with us discussion topics activities below. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english. The quotes below were used in my video come, follow me jacob 5 7 an allegory is a literary, dramatic, or pictorial device in which each literal character, object, and event represents symbols illustrating an idea or moral or religious principle president joseph fielding smith. Treasures from the book of mormon first nephi to jacob 7. I have authored six books on timepieces, watchmaking and. Though english is a germanic language, it adopted many french words, beginning. The brother of nephi, usually referred to as the book of jacob, is the third of fifteen books in the book of mormon.
Why is the french word adieu in the book of mormon. Chapter 7 mormon invites the lamanites of the latter days to believe in christ, accept his gospel, and be savedall who believe the bible will also believe the book of mormon. As verse 62 declares the work must accelerate this last time, for behold the end draweth high, and this is for the last time that i shall prune my vineyard. Write a paragraph explaining why you will be better prepared for the anti. Jacob 7, oddly, the formula introduces sherem, the man who demands a sign. This four volume set was originally prepared as a university course, but its easy to read and has proven highly popular with seminary students and those preparing for missions. Study the book of mormon with the thoughts and insights of john w. Old testament olive vineyard about 7 minutes the lord leads his church by president henry b. The appropriate response to receiving the word of god in the book of mormon is a feeling of great gratitude for those who took the time to laboriously engrave the characters on the plates in what must have been a very tedious process. Sherem was intelligent, eloquent, and persuasive jacob 7. The servants of the last days are called to perform a mighty work. The subject of the chapter is a story that the nephite prophet jacob relates, originally taught by zenos an old testament prophet mentioned only in the book of mormon. Watch the first video in the book of mormon series church news. A few words concerning the history of the people of nephi.
The book of mormon describes the actions and teachings of three antichrists. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the lord. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory. 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. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and. Discussions on the book of mormon jacob 46 originally aired. Feb 18, 2020 jacob 57 the book of mormon by joseph smith, jr. What are some of the powers of the atonement that jacob mentioned here. Memoir of a mormon missionary is unusual in one respect.
Since the nephites did not speak french which didnt even exist until centuries later, how can this be justified. Allegory of the olive tree jacob 57 come follow me. The olive, the bible, and jacob 5, edited by stephen d. The allegory of the olive tree jacob 56 in response to the question, how. Its been an unprecedented and overwhelming week friends. The seventh chapter of jacob in the book of mormon focuses on a dramatic showdown between sherem, a defender of the mosaic tradition, and jacob. Since jacob was born within at least 7 years from that time, that would make 171 years for two. Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon. Hopkin, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, in the coming forth of the book of mormon. The main story in this weeks reading is about jacob and sherem. Sherem preaches to the people against the doctrine of christ found in the scriptures and contends with the prophet jacob. Second, the book of mormon exposes the enemies of christ. Jacob 7 introduces the first antichrist in the book of mormon see commentary for alma 30. He also taught the parable of the olive tree, which talked of the scattering and gathering of israel jacob 5.
Sherem denies christ, contends with jacob, demands a sign, and is smitten of godall of the prophets have spoken of christ and his. Tanner, jacob and his descendents as authors, in rediscovering the book of mormon, edited by john l. Joseph smith evidently dictated the word should here at jacob 7. The purpose of the book, in his own words, is to persuade all men to come unto christ jacob 1. Jacobs marvelous chapter 9 is unsurpassed in the book of mormon or elsewhere. The nook book ebook of the treasures from the book of mormon first nephi to jacob 7 by w. Thompson, isaiah 5051, the israelite autumn festivals, and the covenant speech of jacob in 2 nephi 610, in isaiah in the book of mormon, ed.
The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. How often were scriptures on the plates of brass the common source. Jacob 7 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. Jul 25, 2017 for book of mormon cast member and san diego native jacob haren, stepping onto the stage at the san diego civic theatre is a dream come true, one he has dreamed of ever since he was a little kid. It is also used extensively as a family home evening course of study for adults. The atonement is the first theme of redemption that he addresses expressly in 9. Jacobs usage of the word adieu in the book of mormon. Tanner, literary reflections on jacob and his descendants, in the book of mormon. 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 second chapter of the book of jacob in the book of mormon contains the only explicit teaching about polygamy in the nephite record. Jacob 7 sherem jacob 7 describes how jacob confronts and deals with an antichrist whose name was sherem. O my brethren, i fear that unless ye shall repent of your sins that their skins will be whiter than yours, when ye shall be brought with them before the throne of god. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1991, chapter 6.
Its interesting to note what jacob writes about and then what really happens. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Jacob taught many things to the ancient nephites, including prophecies of jesus christ and the doctrine of the atonement 2 nephi 910. Wherefore, thus saith the lord, i have led this people forth out of the land of jerusalem, by. If there were such things in his day, he probably had a ph. Book of mormon, 1837, page iii the joseph smith papers. Deseret book companyfoundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1994. Jacob 7 book of mormon videos book of mormon videos. People argue that the nephites could not possibly have known french or this word since it originated around the 14th century. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift.
Come follow me for primary book of mormon jacob 5 7 ponderfun duration. In these chapters, the prophet lehi receives a vision that the ci. Sherem denies christ jacob 7 book of mormon youtube. The inclusion of their actions and teachings are instructive to us because so many of their false doctrines are prevalent today. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. An actor plays the part of the prophet lehi in the book of mormon video series.
Come follow me book of mormon lesson 12 the lord labors. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites. No man can say that this book laying his hand on the bible is true, is the word of the lord, is the way, is the guideboard in the path, and a charter by which we may learn the will of god. In the latter day parables, auggie is determined to understand the allegory of the olive tree, found in jacob 5. Enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. Those at fault will be brought to justice if they do not repent. The fact that he entrusted jacob, his brother, with the records supports this hypothesis. The french word adieu in the book of mormon jump to subtopic.
How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. If you are looking to dive deep into your study, skip down to additional resources for a selected bibliography of articles, books, and chapters on jacob 57. Last updated on dec 19, 2019 sherem preaches to the people. Willes center for book of mormon studies and the neal. There are so many great resources to study and use for your lessons ive shared my favorite finds below. Opening with a scene of jerusalem set at about 600 b. Book of mormon, jacob, 7 religionwiki fandom powered. Allegory of the olive tree, come follow me insights, jacob 5. The word adieu was in common use in english in joseph smiths era. Even though we may appear at first to be unresponsive to his invitations, he doesnt give up on us.
According to richardson, richardson and bentley, the closing word in the book of jacob adieu jacob 7. Sep 20, 2019 the first episode in the book of mormon video series has been released. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 5. See book of mormon central, did jacob refer to ancient israelite autumn festivals. Eyring valiant in the testimony of jesus by elder quentin l. 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. It neither vilifies the mormon church nor does it really applaud it. Heavenly father loves me and will forgive me when i. Help the stories of the book of mormon come to life as you storydraw your very own storybook. Jacob chapter 5 is a favorite of mine the the allegory of the olive tree.
But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are filthy this day before god. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon jacob. The enos problem in the book of mormon adventures in. Treasures from the book of mormon, volume one deseret book. Wherefore, a commandment i give unto you, which is the word of god, that ye revile no more against them because of the darkness of t. Mar 19, 2009 enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. Welch, the legal cases in the book of mormon provo, ut. The restoration of the church and the gathering of the children of israel. I have often heard critics of the book of mormon make a big stink over the word adieu in the book of mormon. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, eds. Haynie help the church grow about 1 12 minutes clip from president m. Jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of christ. Discussions on the book of mormon jacob 46 episode info.
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