2 Nephi 1-10

Question 1

2 Nephi 1

Answer 1

Lehi prophesies of a land of liberty - his seed will be scattered and smitten if they reject the Holy One of Israel - he exhorts his sons to put on the armor of righteousness.

Question 2

2 Nephi 2

Answer 2

Redemption cometh through the Holy Messiah - freedom of choice (agency) is essential to existence and progression - Adam fell that men might be - men are free to choose liberty and eternal life.

Question 3

2 Nephi 3

Answer 3

Joseph in Egypt saw the Nephites in vision - he prophesied of Joseph Smith, the latter-day seer; of Moses, who would deliver Israel; and of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

Question 4

2 Nephi 4

Answer 4

Lehi counsels and blesses his posterity - he dies and is buried - Nephi glories in the goodness of God to him - Nephi puts his trust in the Lord forever.

Question 5

2 Nephi 5

Answer 5

The Nephites separate themselves from the Lamanites, keep the law of Moses, and build a temple - because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cut off from the presence of the Lord, are cursed, and become a scourge unto the Nephites.

Question 6

2 Nephi 6

Answer 6

Jacob recounts Jewish history: the Babylonian captivity and return; the ministry and crucifixion of the Holy One of Israel; the help received from the Gentiles; the Jews’ latter-day restoration when they believe in the Messiah.

Question 7

2 Nephi 7

Answer 7

Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: Isaiah speaks Messianically - Messiah will speak with the tongue of the learned - He will give His back to the smiters - He will not be confounded. Compare Isaiah 50.

Question 8

2 Nephi 8

Answer 8

Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: In the last days, the Lord will comfort Zion and gather Israel - the redeemed will come to Zion amid great joy. Compare Isaiah 51 and 52:1-2.

Question 9

2 Nephi 9

Answer 9

Jacob explains that the Jews will be gathered in all their lands of promise - the Atonement ransoms man from the Fall - the bodies of the dead will come forth from the grave, and their spirits from hell and from paradise - they will be judged - the Atonement saves from death, hell, the devil, and endless torment - the righteous are to be saved in the kingdom of God - penalties for sins are set forth - the Holy One of Israel is the keeper of the gate.

Question 10

2 Nephi 10

Answer 10

Jacob explains that the Jews will crucify their God - they will be scattered until they begin to believe in Him - America will be a land of liberty where no kings will rule - reconcile yourselves to God and gain salvation through His grace.