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Jennifer Smith
November 9, 2013
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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Jennifer Smith
November 9, 2013
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Jennifer Smith
November 6, 2013
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 →
Jennifer Smith
November 5, 2013
I’m using this handout in my Seminary class tomorrow to help students learn to respond tactfully and respectfully to others who do not share their beliefs about an open scriptural canon.
Jennifer Smith
November 5, 2013
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 →
Jennifer Smith
November 1, 2013
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 →
Jennifer Smith
November 1, 2013
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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Jennifer Smith
November 1, 2013
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.
Jennifer Smith
November 1, 2013
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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Jennifer Smith
October 20, 2013
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.
Jennifer Smith
October 20, 2013
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/10/2-nephi-2-joseph.html Did you know in 2 Nephi 3 there is information about four men with the same first name. Search 2 Nephi 3:3, 4, 14,15 to dtermine who is mentioned!answers:Verse 3: Lehi’s son Joseph that was born in the wildernessVerse 4: Prophet Joseph who was sold in Egypt approximately 1,700 years before the birth of JesusVerse 14: The Prophet Joseph SmithVerse 15: Joseph Smith Sr.
Jennifer Smith
October 20, 2013
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/10/2-nephi-1-be-man.html I showed my high school yearbook. In it the Seniors would always leave some sort of advice to the underclassmen. Before he died, Lehi gives advice to his family. He wanted them to know the Lord blesses us when we keep the commandments, and He withholds blessings when we do not keep His commandments. I showed this video clip from the Disney movie Mulan:Afterwards we discussed what…
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