Book of Mormon - Final Exam

Mormon, in Helaman 2

He wrote, "this Gadianton did prove the overthrow, yea, almost the entire destruction of the people of Nephi."

Captain Moroni

He told the story of Joseph of Egypt's coat being given to Jacob (Israel).

Moroni

He wrote out the sacramental prayers on the bread and wine.

Limhi, while looking for the city of Zarahemla

In what circumstances were the Plates of Ether discovered?

David Whitmer

Which of the 3 witnesses never returned to the Church, but always affirmed seeing the angel and the plates?

Brother of Jared

Whose story was told just previous to the Lord inviting the reader to "rend the veil" so He could show them "greater things."

the mission of the Savior

The Bible Dictionary states that, "As one understands Isaiah better, he more fully comprehends…”

The Name of the Church

As we discussed in class, what were the disciples primarily concerned about in the beginning 3 Nephi 27?

Tower of Babel

With which Old Testament story does the Book of Ether begin?

Korihor

When Mormon wrote, * Thus we see that the devil will not support his children at the last day…” whose story had he just told

Alma 31-35

The word is compared unto a seed becoming a tree. If nourished and protected it will swell, sprout, grow, and bear fruit

Alma 43-63

"Moroni was a strong and mighty man; he was a man of perfect understanding..he had sworn with an oath to defend his people, his rights, and his country, and his religion, even to the loss of his blood."

Helaman 5-11

"Nephi had bowed himself upon the tower, which was in his garden, which tower was also near unto the garden gate by which led the highway."

Helaman 1-4

"because of so much contention and so much difficulty in the government. they had not kept sufficient guards in the land of Zarahemla."

3 Nephi 1-10

"As if ye were supported by the hand of a god.. my people have dissented away from you because of your wickedness in retaining from them their rights of government... I will avenge their wrongs."

3 Nephi 5-11

"I have drunk out of the bitter cup which the Father hath given me... have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world... have suffered the will of the Father in all things…”

Mormon 8-9

"Ye do walk in the pride of your hearts.. ye do love money.. more than ye love the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted.. ye adorn yourselves with that which hath no life"

Moroni 7-10

"Charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth."

Ether 1-6

The Jaredites commend themselves to the sea... The Lord causes a "furious wind" to blow "towards the promised land."

Mormon 1-7

Mormon's soliloquy - "O ye fair ones, how could ye have departed from the ways of the Lord?" "ye are gone, and my sorrows cannot bring your return.”

"_____abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.”

“I told the bretheren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by_______"

Mormon

Who wrote the Books of Lehi, Alma, Helaman, 3 Nephi, 4 Nephi, and Mormon 1-7?

Alma 30, Korihor

You are “bound down under a foolish and vain hope”
“the effect of a frenzied mind” – foolish, silly, pretended

Alma 30, Korihor

“No man can know of anything which is to come.”

Alma 30, Alma the Younger

“Believest thou that we deceive this people, that causes such joy in their hearts?”

Alma 30, Alma the Younger

“What evidence have ye that there is no God, or that Christ cometh not?”

Alma 30, the story of Alma the younger, Mormon

“Thus, we see that the devil will not support his children at the last day.”

Prayer, Faith, Atonement

What is taught in the mission to the Zoramites?

Alma and Amulek

Who were the two main characters on the mission to the Zoramites?

Amulek, Alma 31-35

Sermon on the reality of the Atonement. It will be infinite and eternal.

Alma 36

What chapter is written entirely in Chiasmus?

Alma 36-37

What chapters are Alma talking to his son Helaman?

Alma 38

What chapters are Alma talking to his son Shiblon?

Alma 39-42

What chapters are Alma talking to his son Corianton?

- Alma tells Helaman of his experience with the angel and his conversion: I remembered also to have heard my father prophesy unto the people concerning the coming of one Jesus Christ…I cried within my heart: O Jesus thou Son of God, have mercy on me, who am in the gall of bitterness.
- Keep the record of Ether (Jaredites) hidden away

What are the main points that Alma makes to his son Helaman?

A group of Nephites were looking for help for their people to escape being enslaved by Lamanites

What was the circumstance under which the record of the Jaredites was found?

- Alma 39-42
- “If their works are evil, they shall be restored unto them for evil.”
- Ye cannot be restored from sin to happiness

What does Alma teach Corianton about resurrection? Where?

- Alma 43-63
- Captain Moroni

Creates the title of liberty in response to Amalickiah’s desire to become king.

- Captain Moroni
- Alma 43-63

He rent his coat and wrote upon it in memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children.

- Captain Moroni
- Alma 43-63

Tells of a piece of the coat of Joseph (of Egypt) that did not decay; Dr Hugh Nibley finds a similar account in 10th century Muslim scholarship.“This is a test no forgery could pass.”

- Captain Moroni
- Alma 43-63

Has perfect understanding, is grateful, labors for & defends others, even “to the loss of his blood.”

- 2000 Stripling Warriors
- Alma 43-63

“We do not doubt our mothers knew it.”

- Captain Moroni to Pahoran
- Alma 43-63

“You are slothful, wicked, traitors to your country…”

- Pahoran to Moroni
- Alma 43-63

“In your epistle you have censured me. It mattereth not. I am not angry. I do rejoice in the greatness of your heart.”

- Pahoran
- Alma 43-63

DAB: “One of the greatest indictors of our own spiritual maturity is how we respond to the weaknesses, the inexperience, and the potentially offensive actions of others.” This is an example of someone who chooses not to be offended.

- Alma 30—Korihor
- Helaman 2—Gadianton
- 3 Nephi 3—Giddianhi

Which 3 chapters that we have talked about expose the enemies of Christ?

- Mormon talking
- Helaman 1-4

“this Gadianton did prove the overthrow, yea, almost the entire destruction of the people of Nephi.”

- Helaman, son of Helaman, giving counsel to his sons, Nephi and Lehi
- Helaman 5-11

“Remember” repeated 15 times in 10 verses.

- Helaman, son of Helaman
- Helaman 5-11

Remember the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ

- Nephi and Lehi, children of Helaman
- Helaman 5-11

Baptize eight thousand Lamanites

- When Nephi and Lehi are in prison
- Helaman 5-11

- As they repent and pray, the cloud of darkness dispersed.
- The Holy Ghost is “a still voice of perfect mildness, as if it has been a whisper, and it did pierce even to the very soul”; it did “enter into their hearts, and they were filled as if with fire, and they could speak forth marvelous words.”

- Nephi, son of Helaman
- Helaman 5-11

He prays “upon a tower” which was “by the highway.” A crowd gathers.

The prophesyings of Samuel the Lamanite about the signs of Christ’s birth and death and the wickedness of the Nephites

What is Helaman 13-16 about?

- Samuel the Lamanite
- Helaman 13-16

The Nephites riches are “cursed” because they have set their “hearts upon them.”

- Samuel the Lamanite
- Helaman 13-16

Ye have sought for happiness in iniquity, which is contrary to the nature of God

- Samuel the Lamanite
- Helaman 13-16

Signs of the Savior’s birth: 5 years, a day and a night and a day without darkness, and a new star shall appear.

- Mormon narrating
- 3 Nephi 1-10

A day of execution is set for the believers.

- Giddianhi to Lachoneus
- 3 Nephi 1-10

You have taken our “rights of government.”

- 3 Nephi 10
- Jesus Christ

“as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings.”

3 Nephi 11-18

“They saw a man descending out of heaven.”

3 Nephi 11-18

“Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.”

3 Nephi 11-18

“I have drunk out of the bitter cup which the Father hath given me… have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world… have suffered the will of the Father in all things…”

3 Nephi 11-18

“the multitude went forth, and did thrust their hands into his side, and did feel the prints of the nails in his hands and in his feet… going forth one by one.”

3 Nephi 11-18

The Savior heals their sick, lame, blind… or those “afflicted in any manner.”
He heals them “every one.”

3 Nephi 11-18

The Savior invites the children to come to Him. He groans within himself because of wickedness.

3 Nephi 11-18

He prays for the people and blesses the children “one by one.”

3 Nephi 11-18

Jesus implements the sacrament and gives the disciples “power to give the Holy Ghost.”

3 Nephi 19-26

The Savior appears and commands them to pray while He prays “a little way off” (3 times). The Holy Ghost purifies those present.

730 BC to 580 BC

When was the scattering of Israel?

- The Book of Mormon is the “sign” that the gathering is about to take place.—1830
- RMN: “The Lord is hastening His work to gather Israel. That gathering is the most important thing taking place on earth today.”

When does the gathering of Israel take place?

“The Lord is hastening His work to gather Israel. That gathering is the most important thing taking place on earth today.”

Russell M Nelson

- 3 Nephi 22
- Isaiah 54

Which full chapter in the Book of Mormon is the Savior quoting Isaiah? Which chapter of Isaiah does he quote?

- Jesus Christ
- 3 Nephi 19-26

Searching Isaiah diligently is a “commandment.”

BD: “As one understands Isaiah…

…he more fully comprehends the mission of the Savior.”

- The Savior
- 3 Nephi 19-26

Who quotes the words of Malachi and where?

3 Nephi 19-26

Jesus did teach the people for “three days” and after that he did show himself unto them oft, and did break bread oft.”

- The name of the church
- 3 Nephi 27-30

The 12 unite in fasting and prayer to ask the Lord…

- 3 Nephi 27
- 3 Nephi 11

Where does Christ remind them of his “Gospel”--Christ has done the will of God; The Atonement; Faith, repentance, baptism, sanctification through the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end. What chapter does he closely replicate?

3 Nephi 27-30

9 of the disciples want to “speedily” come unto Christ; 3 of the disciples desire to “live to behold all the doings of the Father.” There’s more than one way to be righteous.

- Mormon
- 3 Nephi 27-30

_______takes on a prophetic role/voice and calls upon the Gentile reader (you) to repent and be numbered with the House of Israel

- Mormon
- Mormon 1-7

Ammaron notices ten-year-old __________ is “a sober child” and “quick to observe.”

- Mormon
- Mormon 1-6

At 16, he becomes a leader of the Nephite army

- Moroni writes that Mormon has been slain
- Mormon 8-9

He writes ________ has “been slain in battle.” He will finish the record.

- Moroni
- Mormon 8-9

He speaks to the reader and writes, “Jesus Christ has shown you unto me, and I know your doing.”

Tower of Babel

Which bible story does the Book of Ether start with?

4 years

How many years did the people of the Brother of Jared dwell in tents upon the seashore?

Barges built the way the Lord commanded; no steering, no air, no light

What were the problems with the barges in Ether 2?

- The Brother of Jared
- Ether 1-6

Brings 16 stones for the Lord to touch to give light to the vessels

- The Brother of Jared
- Ether 1-6

He sees the finger of the Lord (Spirit bodies are similar to physical bodies)

- Moroni
- Ether 1-6

He writes and then seals the account of the vision of the Brother of Jared.

Oliver Cowdrey, David Whitmer, Martin Harris

Who were the 3 witnesses?

Oliver Cowdrey

left the Church, but later returned; married into the Whitmer family; excommunicated by Missouri high council; reaffirmed his experience with the angel/plates many times after leaving Church

David Whitmer

left the Church, never returned. During his 50 years out of the Church, he continually affirmed his experience with the plates/angel in thousands of visits and interviews

Martin Harris

left the Church, but later returned. Veteran of the War of 1812; finances the publication of the BOM. Stays in Kirtland for 30 years. “I didn’t leave the Church, the Church left me.” Reaffirms seeing the angel/plates hundreds of times

Ether 1-6

Commend themselves to the sea… The Lord causes a “furious wind” to blow “towards the promised land.” (Often our greatest trials become our greatest blessings) “They did sing praises unto the Lord.” “They did have light continually.”

Moroni teaches that faith is “things which are hoped for and not seen” the witness comes after the trial of faith. Without faith, God can do no miracle.

What is Ether 12 about?

- Moroni
- Moroni 1-6

Where do we learn how to administer the sacrament? Who teaches us?

BD: The Light of Christ is enlightenment, knowledge, and uplifting, ennobling, persevering influence that comes upon mankind because of Jesus Christ.

1978 First Presidency: “The religious leaders of the world such as Mohammad, Confucius, and the Reformers received a portion of God’s light. Moral truths were given to them from God.”

- Moroni
- Moroni 10

“When you shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true…”

- Moroni
- Moroni 10

“I would exhort you that ye would come unto Christ and be perfected in him.”