Discussions on the book of mormon jacob

Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among the nephites may have more than one wifethe lord delights in the chastity of women. Enos, amaleki, and the antichrist sherem are other topics discussed. For except ye repent the land is cursed for your sakes. For behold, for a long time will i lay up of the fruit of my vineyard unto mine own self against the season, which speedily cometh. Book of mormon study questions jacob middaymornings. Jacob chapter 5 is a favorite of mine the the allegory of the olive tree. This collection of dvds contains all seventy 30minute programs originally broadcast on byutv. These prophets include zenock, zenos, and neum see the book of mormon index. 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. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions on subjects such as the fall of adam and eve, the nature of the atonement, eschatology, redemption from physical and spiritual death, and the organization of the latterday church. We draw closer to the lord as we prayerfully study the book of mormon.

The greatness of lehis son jacob is brought out, with special reference to his remarkable grasp of the doctrine of the atonement, his powerful preaching about christ, and his affirmations. Join host rod meldrum and a wide array of book of mormon experts, sharing their lifetimes of research and testimony. What a wonderful opportunity we have to study the book of mormon this year in our home and in our classes i thought that i would compile a resource list every week to help both in your home study and in you classroom discussions. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon. The book of mormon describes the actions and teachings of three antichrists. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Discussions on the book of mormon the divine purposes of the book of mormon part 2. Discussions on the book of mormon the divine purposes of the book of mormon part 1. We continue this week in the book of jacob 57 for our come, follow me study in the book of mormon. Using the symbolism of the art world, one might even consider it the mona lisa masterpiece of the book of mormon. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 12 the interpreter. The lord of the vineyard predicts that bad fruit will once again infiltrate the vineyard and that time he will gather the good and burn the vineyard. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Jacob s father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc.

We then get two new names in the book of jacob sherem, enos and two more new names in the book of jarom jarom, omni. You that are not pure in heart that are filthy this day before god. Watch discussions on the book of mormon online full. Prophet, theologian, historian religious studies center. It is, word for word, the original book of mormon, but divided by events rather than by chapters. In 2 nephi 9, jacob pronounces a wo or curse upon the people of nephi who do not keep the commandments. The rosenvall book of mormon has nice wide margins for taking notes and jotting down questions. Danna wrote for me, the most valuable part of the report was book 3, section 6. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains, as does the bible, the fullness of the everlasting gospel. As a few book of mormon central knowhys have explored see below, jacob s teachings about polygamy are made more comprehensible when they are read in light of ancient israelite and mesoamerican social practices and in light of the larger point of jacob s speech. Jacob used this allegory to teach that the lord would seek to bring salvation to all people.

Jacob was the brother of nephi, the second book of mormon prophet. The book of second nephi is one of the main sources of doctrine within the book of mormon because of the great explanations and teachings of lehi, jacob, isaiah, and nephi on the fall of man, the atonement, the witnesses of jesus christ, and the covenants he made to the house of israel. Without that chapter break, readers can plainly see how jacob s discussion of the atonement and the rejection of the sonstone ben eben leads seamlessly and fittingly to his recitation of the allegory of the olive tree. 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. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The enos problem in the book of mormon adventures in. Why did jacob highlight nephis role as a protector.

Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon. The servants of the last days are called to perform a mighty work. The allegory of the olive tree jacob 5 book of mormon. How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. Sometimes a long chapter like jacob 5 gets broken into 3 segments. Be reconciled unto god through the atonement of christ. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.

This is simply a quiz to see how well you know the book of mormon who is the first prophet mentioned in the book of mormon. Although jacob is only one of several book of mormon writers who discuss the scattering and gathering of israel, he is probably the most prolific on the subject. The fifth chapter in the book of jacob or jacob 5 is the longest single chapter in the book of mormon at 77 verses. Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi. Mar 19, 2009 enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of christ. As explained in the allegory, it would appear quite clearly that there were no others in the new world when the ja.

Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss some of the longest and oldest recorded general conference addresses, as jacob addresses the people of nephi under the direction of his brother nephi. May 12, 2017 in a thread i started a few weeks ago i mentioned that i had begun to reread the book of mormon in response to president monsons counsel given in general conference. Jacob chapter 5 is known as the allegory of the olive tree. Book of mormon authorship project is online mormon discussions. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. There is no record in the book of mormon that nephi had any sons. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Aug 28, 2008 watch discussions on the book of mormon full episodes online.

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. These are doctrines that we would not otherwise have in such clarity were it not for his teachings. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Clarification is given on the structure of the book of mormon in terms of the large and the. Those at fault will be brought to justice if they do not repent. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord.

Faithful answers to latterday questions weekly insights into the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come follow me gospel doctrine program. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. Come follow me insights, jacob 57 mar 1622, taylor halverson and tyler griffin. Enoss contribution to the record, the book of enos, consists of a single chapter, told in the first person, describing his own conversion and subsequent ministry. Welch book of mormon central archive why did jacob include the case of sherem. In teaching his people, jacob quoted the allegory of the tame and wild olive trees, which was originally given by a prophet named zenos and was included in the brass plates. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are filthy this day before god. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious studies. Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence on apple podcasts. Invite a student to read aloud the following statement by president dieter f. Watch discussions on the book of mormon full episodes online.

For those of you who want to participate in the book of mormon athon or the bibleathon, they run from the 4th of october 2015, to the 16th of october 2016. Protection also occurs in 3 nephi 4, as discussed by bowen on pp. Except, this year i made one of my 2016 goals to read the book of mormon, i for me personally changed the title of the readathon from bibleathon to book of mormon athon. There are so many great resources to study and use for your lessons. Welch book of mormon central archive how saints and jacob s teachings can help contextualize polygamy, book of mormon central. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the church of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. To focus on whether you think that jacob 5 is anachronistic is an interesting side topic.

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. The topic of others in the book of mormon comes up occasionally, and it came to mind once again as we studied jacob 5 and the allegory of the olive tree in gospel doctrine yesterday. Each episode is a single chapter from the scriptures. I imagine that nephi was jacob s tutor, teaching him how to write and especially to read and understand the writings on the plates of brass. These were men who clearly taught of a messiah who would come in the flesh to redeem his people. Characters the lord of the vineyard, who represents jesus christ a servant a tame olive tree, representing israel three other olive trees in distant parts of. Noah websters dictionary contains a definition for the word adieu noah websters 1828 american dictionary demonstrates that adieu was perfectly good english the year prior to the book of mormon s translation. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and.

The lamanites which are not filthy like unto you, shall scourge you. Nephites in later book of mormon stories also understood this principle. The book of mormon was translated by joseph smith the prophet from ancient records and gives an account of people who used to live in north and south america, and their wars and dealings with god. To jacob, the concept of the olive tree must have been a great mystery. A few words concerning the history of the people of nephi. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss jacobs teachings about the law of moses, the correct intent of that law, and the allegory of.

Book of mormon podcast by mike stroud free brother stroud is a retired 30year ces instructor and has a wonderful versebyverse podcast on the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon jacob 46 originally aired. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory. Jacob 14 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites.

Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 33 originally aired. If youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. Jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. Come, follow me jacob 57 the quotes below were used in my video come, follow me jacob 57. Many witnesses have testified of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon byu religious education. He makes reference to his family and children in other scriptures 1 ne 17. For a comprehensive discussion of the legal context and implications of jacob s encounter with sherem, see john w. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach this part see the book of mormon videos. The book of mormon is a series of discussions featuring faculty from brigham young universitys department of ancient scripture sharing their insights into the book of mormon. The fact that he entrusted jacob, his brother, with the records supports this hypothesis. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.

Jacob 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The inclusion of their actions and teachings are instructive to us because so many of their false doctrines are prevalent today. In this lesson, they will study the final portion of the allegory, in which the master of the vineyard labors with his servants for the last time to help the trees produce good fruit. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon.

The fourth annual book of mormon symposium at byu the remarks of this volume are centered on the small plates of nephi jacob through the words of mormon. Following is a discussion about some of jacob s prominent teachings, specifically noting what we owe to him, or learn specifically from him, in the book of mormon. By making jacob s teachings more comprehensible, readers of the book of. At that time, i pledged to post insights on this board from time to time as they occur to me in my reading. Another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon is a volume of scripture comparable to the bible. The 1830 edition of the book of mormon did not contain a chapter break between jacob 4 and 5.

Both nephi and jacob had kept the record previously, recording first and second nephi and the book of jacob, respectively. Mormon discussions podcasts full lineup navigating. This section is the must read for anyone interested in the possibility that sidney rigdon contributed to the book of mormon in some way even if not strictly in accordance with events as detailed by the various spauldingrigdon theorists. They will also study jacob 6, in which jacob comments on the allegory and admonishes his people to. There are no footnotes or chapter summaries, but it is much easier to see who is speaking and when someone is being quoted. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. Suggestions for teaching the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Jacob by normandy poulter and the byu virtual scriptures group. I would say that when i started teaching book of mormon at byu in 2016 that i really came to see the book of jacob in a new light, in a way that i felt was really relevant for the issues of our times, and especially the kinds of issues that college students and young adults are grappling with. When jacob spoke to his people, he read an allegory and explained it to them, but he had probably never even seen an olive tree. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 11 the interpreter. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. Baptism mentioned in book of mormon isaiah passage general.

Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the words of jacob, the instructions he received from nephi, and the things that were most sacred to him that he included in the book of mormon. 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. They are cursed with a sore cursing, even unto destruction. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. Jarom states that 238 years have passed, which means that the book of mormon only gives four new names in almost 230 years of history the first 11 names are from the beginning years. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Instantly find any discussions on the book of mormon full episode available from all. Lds interpretations of jacob 5 jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon is a fairly long and complex one. It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned. Ask the class to listen for insights about what it means to be lifted up in pride. Jacob, 7 professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the words of jacob, the instructions he received from nephi, and the things that were most sacred to him that he included in the book of mormon.