Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-29-31.html What two things must we do to become part of God’s covenant people? (Look in 2 Nephi 30:2 for the answer.) One other thing we need to do…We need to be baptized. What do you remember about your baptism?If Christ was perfect, why did He have to be baptized? Read 2 Nephi 31: 5-9 for the answers.Nephi spoke of a gate opening to a path What is…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nehphi-28-spiritual-crocodiles.html My all time favorite chapter to teach, Satan’s Playbook!! Nephi prophesied of some of the challenging conditions in the latter days, including the false teachings and pride of many churches that would be built up. He taught how to recognize false doctrines and worldly attitudes, and he warned of ways that Satan will try to distract us from righteousness. using an idea I found here, I was…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-21-22-new-carpet.html We meet at the stake center. This past month new carpet was being laid. We worked around the mess and still managed to have some fun lessons. I had gotten an idea for a game from a fellow LDS seminary teacher. I changed it up a bit to work with my class size and save trees :) The original directions had you putting a question into an envelope and handing…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-25-understanding-isaiah.html When people want to keep valuable possessions safe, they often lock them up. They might keep the only key to the lock, or they might give a copy of the key to a trusted friend or family member.Nephi knew that the prophecies of Isaiah were “of great worth” (2 Nephi 25:8). However, he did not keep them secret. He even taught some keys for anyone who wants to unlock the…
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Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/06/jesus-teachings-on-divorce/ Jesus’ Teachings on Divorce 3 Nephi 12:31-32 A Historical Context In the Old World, carnal and fallen men had begun to take advantage of the divorce laws in their culture. Though marriage had been established in the beginning as a … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/05/nephis-use-of-isaiah-in-the-book-of-mormon-2/ Nephi quotes Isaiah for much of the text of Second Nephi. Over the years, I have met many folks who say that they “like to skip Isaiah” because they do not understand it. Many wonder why Nephi quotes so much … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/11/01/questions-about-2-nephi-521-and-3rd-nephi-214-15/ 2 Nephi 5:21 and 3rd Nephi 2:14-15 Readers of the Book of Mormon sometimes find passages that can be confusing to the modern mind. Knowing that the Book of Mormon is an ancient document is important in analyzing the text. … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-12-15-evil-good-and-good-evil.html Before class I put this chart on the board…2 NEPHI 12:5–12, 17–19;13:8–92 NEPHI 13:16–26What attitudes and practices reflect the sins of these people? What will happen to these people as a consequence of their sins? I divided up the class and had them look up the scriptures and then answer the questions.Isaiah foresaw the consequences for the extravagant dress and actions of worldly women in his own day and in the…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-939-smile.html 2 Nephi 9:39- What makes you smile? If you said the gospel…you would be right on track! Did you know the word S.M.I.L.E. is in 2 Nephi 9:39…can you find it? Here is a glue in I made for them.
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/11/2-nephi-9-awful-monsters.html I had them draw in their journal what they perceived a monster to look like… 2 Nephi 2:10- Jacob used the phrase “awful monster” to describe a condition we all face and the eternal harm that could result from it.This awful monster has two elements:1. Death of the body2. Death of the spiritwhen he used the word hell he referred to “the death of the spirit” which is…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/10/2-nephi-4.html Nephi’s Psalm His soul delights in much and yet, his heart sorroweth to. What causes you to sorrow?What brings you delight? Here is wonderful video from the BYU men’s chorus Called: I Love the Lord”text taken from 2 Nephi 4.
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