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. In these verses, jacob issues one of the most trenchant sayings in scripture about wealth. Tanner, jacob and his descendants as authors, in rediscovering the book of mormon, ed. Jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ 2 nephi 610. Book of mormon study questions jacob middaymornings. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of christ.
Three sermons of jacob are recorded in the book of mormon which include preaching of central as well as specific. The newest book of mormon video shows the flourishing nephite settlement listening to jacob preach about the atonement of jesus christ on the steps of the temple. Jacob 23, jacob teaches about pride and chastity by lds365 dec, 2019 every friday until the end of the year, the church is releasing another episode in the book of mormon videos series. There are no footnotes or chapter summaries, but it is much easier to see who is speaking and when someone is being quoted. Book of mormon central, is anything known of the prophet zenos outside of the book of mormon. Book of mormon, jacob, 2 religionwiki fandom powered by. Joseph fielding smith had such praise for this passage that he said. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of.
Read in that spirit, they fill the soul with a sweet and heavenly joy which only the spirit of god can produce. Jacob was the brother of nephi, the second book of mormon prophet. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the lord. All the prophets worshiped the father in the name of christabrahams offering of isaac was in similitude of god and his only begottenmen should reconcile themselves to god through the atonementthe jews will reject the foundation stone. My personal insight this week was jacobs attitude toward his new calling. The purpose of the book, in his own words, is to persuade all men to come unto christ jacob 1. It is the word by which a reason is introduced of something before advanced websters 1828 dictionary.
Jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon is a fairly long and complex one. Jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. Book of the mormon intro witnesses moroni jacob enos jarom omni alma helaman words of mormon mosiah mormon ether 3 nephi 4 nephi 1 nephi 2 nephi s book of mormon punch card book of the mormon. Jacob 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The rosenvall book of mormon has nice wide margins for taking notes and jotting down questions. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Jacob king of the wicked band, founder of jacobugath gidgiddoni chief captain of all the nephites malachi mormon son of mormon aaron king of the lamanites king of the lamanites gidgiddonah nephite general moronihah nephite general limhah nephite general total of 21 more sons and daughters cumenihah nephite general lamah nephite general gilgal. 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. Jacob has been trained and tutored by his elder brother nephi. The brother of nephi, usually referred to as the book of jacob, is the third of fifteen books in the book of mormon. Jacob s father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc. The fifth chapter in the book of jacob or jacob 5 is the longest single chapter in the book of mormon at 77 verses. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. Jacob, city of true book of mormon geography lands.
The french word adieu in the book of mormon jump to subtopic. After the death of nephi, messiah is used only three times in the remainder of the book of mormon. It would have been overwhelming to fill his brother nephis shoe and continue forward. We continue this week in the book of jacob 57 for our come, follow me study in the book of mormon. Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in 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. Both stories make the lords mercy so movingly memorable. Does the book of mormon s account of olive culture in jacob 5 match what we know about this subject. 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. 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. Welch, the last words of cenez and the book of mormon, in the allegory of the olive tree. See book of mormon central, did jacob refer to ancient israelite autumn festivals. And now behold, my brethren, as i said unto you that i would prophesy, behold, this is my prophecy, that the things which this prophet zenos spake concerning the house of israel, in the which he likened them unto a tame olive tree, must surely come to pass. Those at fault will be brought to justice if they do not repent.
There are so many great resources to study and use for your lessons ive shared my favorite finds below. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. The word adieu was in common use in english in joseph smiths era. It is, word for word, the original book of mormon, but divided by events rather than by chapters. But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are filthy this day before god. Mar 10, 2020 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 and joseph seek to persuade men to believe in christ and keep his commandmentsnephi dieswickedness prevails among the nephites. Jacob teaches the gospel to the nephites in newest. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, rejoices in the wisdom of god in providing a savior for mankind.
If youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. In the latter day parables, june finds mom packing up her old toys and clothes to. How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. Jacob 5 is a virtuoso performance by joseph smith in his role as translator. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Jul 19, 2008 if youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. Jacob, destroyed at the time of christs crucifixion. Does the book of mormons account of olive culture in jacob 5 match what we know about this subject. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory hey. Our sources about jacob consist of 31 pages in the book of mormon of jacobs own words in 2 nephi. According to the text, it was written by the ancient prophet jacob. The book of jacob also includes the longest chapter in the book of mormon, jacob 5, which contains zenoss allegory of the olive trees.
Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Book of mormon central, did others influence book of mormon peoples. Jacob 34 powerpoint a 28slide powerpoint presentation for the bofm lesson 45. He prophesies of jesus christ and teaches about his atonement and resurrection. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. Jacob would not have been able to make such a glance into the past had he written immediately.
He teaches his people to seek first the kingdom of god and calls the men of his people to. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen should seek riches to help their fellow menjacob condemns the unauthorized practice of plural marriagethe lord delights in the chastity of women. Using visual examples and with his older brother nephi standing nearby, jacob answers the questions of the people and teaches them the gospel. Prophet, theologian, historian religious studies center. The pure in heart receive the pleasing word of godlamanite righteousness exceeds that of the nephites jacob warns against fornication, lasciviousness, and every sin. My personal insight this week was jacob s attitude toward his new calling. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. This week we start the book of jacob in the book of mormon. Finding the first use of the name christ in the book of mormon. Prophet, theologian, historian, in the book of mormon. One of jacobs strongest discourses is centered on the curse of trusting in material riches, the problem of harboring pride, and the damning effects of immorality. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app.
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 the olive tree. In this brief theological introduction, deidre nicole green presents jacob as a vulnerable and empathic religious leader deeply concerned about social justice. Perhaps more than any other book of mormon prophet, jacob manifests the same divine anxiety, having been born in a wild wilderness and inheriting the task of uniting a divided people. The book of mormon provides a remarkably accurate portrait of olive horticulture. Dec, 2019 jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. Why is the french word adieu in the book of mormon. The book of mormon mentions the gift of preaching alma 9. Aug 07, 2019 the rosenvall book of mormon has nice wide margins for taking notes and jotting down questions. In the book of mormon we are informed that when the lord commanded abraham to offer up his son isaac as a sacrifice, this act was designed to serve as a similitude of. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, pp.
Jacob starts of with some excellent and timely advice for us today. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity book of mormon youtube. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. Its been an unprecedented and overwhelming week friends. Using the symbolism of the art world, one might even consider it the mona lisa masterpiece of the book of mormon. Book of the mormon intro witnesses moroni jacob enos jarom omni alma helaman words of mormon mosiah mormon ether 3 nephi 4 nephi 1 nephi 2 nephi s. Jacob chapter 5 is a favorite of mine the the allegory of the olive tree. Nov 22, 2019 jacob, a book of mormon prophet, rejoices in the wisdom of god in providing a savior for mankind.
Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites. In the latter day parables, june finds mom packing up her old toys and clothes to donate and does not want to share. This latter fact had notable consequences for the book of mormon, for all subsequent authors of the small plates were direct descendants of. Nov 25, 2019 the newest book of mormon video shows the flourishing nephite settlement listening to jacob preach about the atonement of jesus christ on the steps of the temple. Ideas to help you teach jacob 57 the lord labors with us. Additionally, the book of jacob records the first instance of a book of mormon prophet directly warning the nephites against pride. Jacobs father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god.
In the book of mormon we are informed that when the lord commanded abraham to offer up his son isaac as a sacrifice, this act was designed to serve as a similitude of god and his only begotten son jacob 4. Book of mormon digital collections collections collections. In his first sermon in the book of mormon, jacob quoted and commented extensively on isaiah 50 about israels restoration 2 ne. Jacob spoke often and longingly of the lords promises to scattered israel. While i dont believe in the book of mormon, i do believe in grammar. Book of mormon journal jacob 14 be reconciled hey friend.