REL Midterm

Which covers more time: Alma, or Helaman

Helaman

Who is the Book of Helaman named after?

The Son of Helaman (who is the son of Alma)

What is one of the main historical topics that Mormon focuses his attention on?

contention

True or False: There seems to be no connection between family relationships and the Nephite judgement-seat

False

What often occurs in the 40 years leading up to the Book of Helaman?

contention and rebellion

What might have been the size of Book of Mormon lands?

100-200 miles on either side

What did Helaman name his sons?

Nephi and Lehi

What was one way that the Lord did prosper the church during Helaman’s time?

lots of people who joined the church

Mormon wanted us to learn what lesson from this?

the gate of heaven is open to all

How did some Nephites avoid pride?

stronger and stronger to humility, yielding their hearts to God

What were some of the reasons that Mormon identified for the Nephites losing so much land to the Lamanites?

pride, love of money, oppression of poor, mock of sacred things, denying revelation

What was the consequence for boasting in their own strength?

being left in their own strength

What repeated phrase do we see in Helaman 4:21-26?

“they saw”

What was the result of seeking gain to be above others?

very serious sin

What are the three ways Mormon contrasts the Nephites and Lamanites in Helaman 6?

1. one grows in wickedness, one grows in the knowledge of God

2. one had the spirit withdrawn, one had the spirit poured out.

   1. Nephites support Gadiantan robbers, Lamanites support gadiantan robbers (with the word of God)

Why could the Lamanites not flee from the prisons they kept Nephi and Lehi in?

they were afraid

How did Aminadab respond to the Lamanites question regarding how to remove the cloud of darkness?

repent until you have faith in Christ

How did Mormon describe the joy that filled Nephi and Lehi?

unspeakable and full of glory

What other story does the Helaman 5 prison narrative point to?

the story of when Christ revealed himself to the Americas in 3 nephi 11

Helaman 12 is probably written in what poetic form?

parallelism

In what sense did Mormon say humans can be false?

in their hearts

What does Mormon say is obedient?

creation

In how many years did Samuel say the Nephites would be destroyed?

400

What did Samuel say the people had their hearts upon?

riches

According to Samuel, what is one way the Nephites were spending their money?

paying false teachers to tell them what they want to hear

What is the relationship to light and the birth and death of Jesus?

there’s light when he’s born, the light leaves when he dies.

What were the different reactions to Samuel?

believe and get baptized, sees they can’t hit with arrows and get baptized, sees they can’t hit him and called him the devil

Who does Samuel contrast the Nephites with?

Lamanites

What is at least one reason the Nephites wouldn’t listen to Samuel?

because he’s a lamanite

What does Nephi have in common with Alma?

they disappear

Why did some Nephites begin to rejoice over their brethren?

they think their faith and joy has been in vain

What led to hardness of heart in 3 Nephi 2?

they are less and less astonished

What was the consequence of Satan gaining possession over the hearts of the people?

they stopped believing in what they’d seen

What was the name of the leader of the Gadianton robbers in 3 Nephi 2?

Giddianhi

Who united in order to combat the Gadianton robbers?

Nephite and Lamanite

According to Lachoneous, how can the Nephites survive the attack of the Gadianton robbers?

Repent and call upon the name of the Lord

What might be a reason the Gadianton robbers wore lamb-skin?

mocking Christian belief of the sacrifice of the lamb

What was the name of the second leader of the Gadianton robbers mentioned in 3 Nephi 4?

Zemnarihah

Who did the Nephites fear when the Gadianton robbers attacked?

God

Why did the Nephites sing and praise God?

because of the “great thing which He had done for them”

What led to persecution in 3 Nephi 6:10?

pride and boastings

After pride set in, how did the Nephites begin to divide themselves?

wealth class distinctions

What happened to those who testified boldly of Christ?

they were put to death by the judges

Name the three major forms of government from 1 Nephi to 3 Nephi 7

kings —> judges —> tribes

After the new form of government, the Nephites had…

a form of peace

Who may act as a type of Christ in 3 Nephi 7?

Nephi

How is the darkness described in 3 Nephi 8?

they could feel it and it wouldn’t allow any more light

What repeated reason is given in 3 Nephi 9 for the destruction of the Nephites?

they reject the prophets

How did Elder Holland describe the punishment of God

letting us deal with reality

What did the Savior say would be the natural result of conversion?

healing

How should we come unto Christ?

as a little child

In what city does the Savior visit the Nephites?

Bountiful

The Savior visiting the Nephites might allude to what earlier Book of Mormon story?

Nephi and Lehi’s prison deliverance

What three titles are associated with the verse “Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him”

Son, King, Suffering King

what is one of the most common things that Mormon highlights?

fulfilled prophesy

What is one of the first things that Jesus teaches the Nephites

baptism

Who is the father of contention?

Satan

How does contention relate to the Savior’s doctrine?

don’t do it. contention removes the spirit.

What is the savior’s doctrine?

oneness, repent and believe

What other ideas are connected to building upon a rock in 3 nephi?

sacrament

Who does Jesus command to be the light of the world?

us—the people

What is Jesus’ relationship to the law of Moses?

his teachings transcend it

How can the law of Moses and the words of the prophets be summed up?

treat others how you want to be treated!

What does Jesus say about worrying?

“take no thought for the morrow”

What does Jesus teach about people who are religious for outward praise?

“they have their reward”

Hypocrite can be translated as

play actor

What does Jesus teach about money?

where your treasure is, there will your heart be also

Are the beatitudes if/then statements?

not really, sort of. pronouncements of blessings

What is the formula for the six antitheses?

you say that, but i say unto you this

What does Jesus teach regarding oaths and our words?

your language should be so trustworthy you don’t have to promise

According to Jesus, why should we love our enemites?

that we may be the children of God

What did Jesus say is the role of the law of Moses now?

the Law of Moses is fulfilled and it has an end

What is the role of the covenant now?

it is not fulfilled but will be in the latter day.

True or False: There are more “other sheep” besides the Nephites

True

What were the descendants of Lehi given as their inheritance?

the land

What do we learn about Jesus and emotion from 3 Nephi 17?

He feels difficult emotions too

What is the relationship between all three members of the Godhead and the sacrament?

you commune with all three members of the Godhead when you partake of the sacrament

What counsel regarding families did Jesus offer?

pray as families

How should we treat people who are not numbered among the members of the church?

reach out, love, minister

What did the original Nephite disciples teach?

the words of Jesus, nothing varying

Why did the Nephites pray to Jesus?

I am with them

What does Jesus teach will happen to the remnants spread abroad?

gathered in and brought to the knowledge of the Lord their God who hath redeemed them

How does Jesus teach in 3 Nephi 20-25

In a way that invites further thoughts

What simile does Jesus use to describe a remnant of Jacob in the last days?

They will be like a lion among sheep

What does Jesus promise will exist in the western hemisphere?

The New Jersualem

What will happen regarding the old Jerusalem?

the people will be set free

What did Jesus say would be the sign that the gathering of Israel is about to take place?

The coming forth of the Book of Mormon

What is one reason that the people in this land would be “set up as a free people”

Book of Mormon

What was the most quoted chapter in the Book of Mormon in Latter-day Saint literature from 1830-1846?

3 Nephi 21

What work can the Gentiles participate in if they make covenants with God?

building the new Jerusalem

Which prophet does Jesus specifically command us to search/

Isaiah

What is one way that Jesus validates scripture when he comes to the Nephites

He quotes scripture

What did Jesus command should also be written in the Nephite records/

the words of malachi

What question might some covenant people be tempted to ask?

“What good is it to follow God?”

What is the Lord’s response to that question?

When all things are set right, he will spare his people

What would Elijah help initiate in the last days?

the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord

True or False: The Lord didn’t appear to the Nephites very often.

False

What did Elder Oaks teach regarding the intent of the author and scriptural interpretation?

sometimes the spirit gives us insight beyond the intent of the reader