Isaiah 53 is unsurpassed in the book of mormon, if not in all of scripture, for its detailed prophetic images of the suffering and death of the supernally meek servant of god. In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w. Mosiah 14 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Isaiah speaks messianicallythe messiahs humiliation and sufferings are set forthhe makes his soul an offering for sin and makes intercession. Mosiah 1920 lds seminary home study manual for unit lesson 62.
Isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon, by john w. These passages include some famous teachings as well as a few significant events. It marshals the best of modern scholarship and new insights into a consistent picture of the book of mormon as a historical document created in and reflecting a particular place, time, and culture. Discussions on the book of mormon mosiah 1417 originally aired. The title refers to mosiah ii, a king of the nephites at zarahemla. The church has plans to release an official audio version sometime soon, but until then a member in taiwan has been recording chapters himself from the new chinese book of mormon translation. Isaiah speaks messianicallythe messiah s humiliation and sufferings are set forthhe makes his soul an offering for sin and makes intercession for transgressorscompare isaiah 53. Specifically this theory claims that there were three individual authors, whose works were later compiled together under the name of the first author, the real. King benjamin teaches his sons the language and prophecies of their fatherstheir religion and civilization have been preserved because of the records kept on the various plates mosiah is chosen as king and is given custody of the records and other things.
In ammons first person account, he simply refers to the king of the people who are in the land of zarahemla without naming the king. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. Book of mormontextual changesbenjamin changed to mosiah mormon. This volume is the first of three on the book of mormon. That the book of mormon quotes from isaiah is not a problem, except that joseph smiths 1830 translation reads nearly verbatim to. This is what stood out to me the most this week it is very rare that a wicked young man, and im assuming that alma was fairly young, either in his 20s or 30s, would ever have such a transformation as he did. Read mosiah chapter 2 from the story my book of mormon series by tpkfanfiction with 14 reads. Zeniff, a nephite, took a group south to reclaim the nephite lands.
King mosiah i was a godappointed hero who delivered the chosen people of nephi from serious wars and contentions by leading them in an escape from the land of nephi see omni 1. And now all the people of zarahemla were numbered with the nephites, and this because the kingdom had been conferred upon none but those who were descendants of nephi. This includes the journey of lehi and his family across the arabian peninsula to bountiful. People to whom jesus christ or the angel of the lord appeared. Potomac crossing ward cfm adult sunday school 14 views. And behold, we are strong, we shall not come into bondage, or be taken captive by our enemies. They were grandfather and grandson, respectively, and both served as king of the nephites at zarahemla. The book of mormon narrative says that the jews who left jerusalem for the new world had with them the scriptures written up until that point 600 b. Despite the variety of origins of the people of zarahemla, they all call themselves nephites. It was not easy to choose such a short list of passages from so many wonderful scriptures in the book of mormon. Book of mormontextual changesbenjamin changed to mosiah. Audio chinese book of mormon a number of people have written me asking for help finding an audio version of the chinese book of mormon. In mosiah 7, we leave the story of king mosiah2 and his people in zarahemla and begin the story of ammon who leads an expedition to the land of lehinephi from zarahemla. The name helam thus appears in the 1830 edition and all subsequent editions.
The isaiah problem in the book of mormon chap 11 shields. Isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon book of. And even i, myself, have labored with mine own hands that i might serve you, and that ye should not be laden with taxes, and that there should nothing come upon you which was grievous to be borneand of all these things which i have spoken, ye yourselves are witnesses this day. Mosiah 15 book of mormon notes how deep can you dig.
In the light of modern biblical criticism these quotations raise problems that have a serious bearing on the integrity of the nephite record as a whole. Mosiah 1824 none could deliver them but the lord with mosiah 18, the book of mormon gets very complicated with its narratives. Mosiah i, the grandfather, was a nephite prophet who led the nephites from the land of nephi. Alma was already an ordained priest with enough authority to perform baptism. Title, isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon. In the book of mormon, aaron was a rebellious son, unbeliever, and friend to. Mosiah 14 a complete waste of a golden plate mosiah copies isaiah 53 from the king james version of the bible. Although sat may seem grammatically incorrect, this is not the only such occurrence in the book of mormon. Mosiah 7 book of mormon notes how deep can you dig. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. Mosiah 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29.
I have learned this week that i can read a lot of the book of mormon in a week. The name can be understood as the hiphil participle of the hebrew. Welch, john w isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon. To do the will, both of the father and of the sonof the father because of me, and of the son because of my flesh. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the teachings of abinadi and the prophecies of christ contained in mosiah chapters 14 through 17. The same thing was done with the eleven references to the land and city of helam originally helaman in mosiah 23. Aaron, the son of king mosiah, was one of four brothers who persecuted nephite christian church members until an angel appeared, and called them to repentance.
Who hath believed our report, and to whom is the arm of the lord revealed. The book of mormon quotes twentyone complete chapters of isaiah and parts of others. There are two individuals named mosiah in the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints has a fouryear seminary program for students ages 1418. Care for your children and teach them to avoid contention. Lesson manual lds seminary teachers manual for lesson 62. Once zeniff and his group arrived, the lamanites put them in bondage. When ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are only in the service of your god. God sends certain people into our lives to help us see the savior more clearly see mosiah 1416. I used to avoid certain challenges to read in a certain time frame, thinking there is no way to reach such goals. The book covers the time period between ca bc and 91 bc, except for when the book has a flashback into the record of zeniff, which starts at ca 200 bc, according. Mosiah 1920 book of mormon central skip to main content. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the teachings of abinadi and the prophecies of christ contained in mosiah chapters 14 through.
Each year students study one of the four books of scripture and with each study program, theres a set of 25 scripture mastery scriptures. Benjamin has worked for his own livelihood, and has not imposed undue taxes. The following section is quoted from isaiah 53, which was not written until fifty years after lehi left jerusalem. Why did king benjamin say that his people would be sons and daughters at gods right hand. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. Alma 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22. The deuteroisaiah theory is the claim that parts of isaiah were written later than others. The psalms in israels temple worship in the old testament and in the book of mormon, 475488. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. If you remember from your reading the large plates were given to the person who would succeed nephi son of lehi as king jacob 1. Isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon book of mormon. The third king of the nephites in the land of zarahemla, where he was born b.
While abinadi and others in antiquity interpreted isaiahs suffering servant. And ye will not suffer your children that they go hungry, or naked. He was the father of king benjamin and the first of two individuals in the book of mormon with the name mosiah. A dictionary of the book of mormonmosiah ii wikisource. In the last chapter, abinadi was busy lecturing noah and his priests about the ten commandments. Such terms originally had meaning in hebrew daily life and culture. He came to the throne under most happy circumstances. Mosiah 24 another daring escape the lamanite king laman appoints amulon teacherthe lamanites wax greatamulon persecutes the people of almagod helps almas people escape by making the lamanites sleepyafter 12 days, alma and his people reach zarahelma. In this phrase, god the father sees the travail of his son, and the requirements of justice are satisfied. King mosiah ask gramps q and a about mormon doctrine. Analytical and contextual commentary of the book of mormon, takes a detailed, nearly versebyverse look at the book of mormon.
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