My Log of My Scripture Studies Chapter 1 And 2

I have a tendency to lose my notebooks, or to run out of paper. I don't want to lose my work, so I'm going to type it and keep it safe.

Chapter 1

28. What 2 visions of Lehi's does Nephi relate in this chapter (vs 6-16) There came a pillar vision Heavens opened he thought he saw God sitting on his throne surrounded with numberless concourses of angels in the attitude of singing & praising their God. He saw Jesus and the 12 apostles. They gave him a book and bade Lehi to read it. He was filled with the Spirit of the Lord. He saw that Jerusalem would be destroyed many of the inhabitants thereof would perish by the sword, and many would be carried away captive into Babylon. 1. Heavens Opened, 2. Jerusalem would be destroyed

29. Into what country were many of the Jews soon to be taken captive (verse 13) Babylon

30. How does Lehi's prophesy of the destruction of Jerusalem, and of the Babylonian captivity square with the biblical history. (2nd Kings Chapter 25) Nebuchadnezzar again besieges Jerusalem--Zedekiah is captured, Jerusalem and the temple destroyed, and most of Judah carried into Babylon-- Gedaliah, left to govern the remnant, is slain-- The remnant flee to Egypt--Jehoiachin is shown favor in Babylon. It is scary what happened to the king of Jerusalem. The account was too long for me to type. If interested it's in the old testament the scriptures above.

31. Whose journal or record does Nephi use to help him clearly recall and accurately record details of his own early ''proceedings'' or experiences (v17) His Father Lehi. He abridged the record of his Father. Then he made an account of his own life.

32. How does the persecution that Lehi experienced compare with the treatment accorded other prophets in the Old Testaments era who prophesied of Christ? New Testament Acts 7: 51-52

Most of those prophets were put to death. Lehi was saved, and he was led out of Jerusalem by the hand of the Lord. The people of Jerusalem wanted to kill him. He and his family went into the wilderness to get away from the threats on Lehi's life.

33. Chapter 2 In my opinion, why didn't the Lord inform Lehi at first that his destination was a land of promise on the other side of the earth? My opinion is that it would have been too overwhelming. First they had to pack their provisions and leave Jerusalem. Then Lehi had to send his sons back to get the plates that was their genealogy. Then later they sent the boys back to get their wives. They had to do these things a step at a time.

34. A casual reading of verses 4 thru 6 gives one the impression that Lehi traveled from Jerusalem to the Red Sea in 3 days. A closer inspection suggests the possibility that 3 days was the length of time he traveled in the vicinity of the Red Sea(probably along the coast) after reaching it. What is the basis of this latter interpretation(Verse 5)? He came down by the borders near the shore of the Red Sea; they traveled in the wilderness in the borders which are nearer the Red Sea.

35. What Hebrew custom did Lehi conform to shortly after pitching his tent at his Red Sea camp site(V7) Chapter 2 He built an alter of stones and made an offering unto the Lord, and gave thanks unto the Lord Our God.

36. In the highly significant and far reaching revelation that comprises verses 19-24 what did Nephi learn, first of all, was the reason for the Lord's blessing him with a direct answer to his prayer(V 19) Nephi had faith and was humble. If he kept the commandments he would prosper and would be led to the land of promise.

37. What did the Lord tell Nephi was the condition upon which he would prosper(v20)? Keep the Lords Commandments.

38. Lehi had been told by the Lord simply to get out of Jerusalem because his life was in danger. What larger purpose did the Lord now unfold to Nephi (v20) They would be led to a land of promise.

39. In what glowing words did the LORD describe the ''land of promise? (verse 20) Choice above all other lands.

40. What was to be the fate of Nephi's brothers if they rebelled against him? (verse 21) They will be cut off from the presence of the LORD.

41. In early Hebrew society the eldest son usually succeeded his father in family leadership. How was this custom to be reversed in the case of Nephi and his brothers? (verse 22)

If the brothers were to Keep the Commandments they could take the leadership, but if they were not going to Keep the Commandments their younger brother Nephi would be a ruler and a teacher over them.

42.Upon what condition alone would be the descendants of Nephi's brothers ever have power over Nephi's descendants ? (v23) For behold, in that day that they shall rebel against me, I will curse them even with a sore curse, and they shall have no power over thy seed except they shall rebel against me also.

43. In my opinion what elements of the revelation comprising are of present day value to the people of America and the world? (v19-24) If we keep the Lord's commandments we will prosper if not we will be cut off, and bad things will happen to us.