In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon 25, 82. The greatness of lehis son jacob is brought out, with special reference to his remarkable grasp of the doctrine of the atonement, his powerful preaching about christ, and his affirmations. 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. It is, word for word, the original book of mormon, but divided by events rather than by chapters. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. This weeks episode is jacob 23, jacob teaches about pride and chastity. The brother of nephi, usually referred to as the book of jacob, is the third of fifteen books in the book of mormon. What were the historical and social circumstances among the nephites that motived this condemnation and how do jacob s words in the book of mormon harmonize with the teachings of jesus in the new testament. Sherem denies christ jacob 7 book of mormon youtube. Ideas to help you teach jacob 57 the lord labors with us. As you teach lesson 47, you may want to show the final segment of the video presentation the olive tree allegory 11.
The olive, the bible, and jacob 5, edited by stephen d. How might readers make sense of this connection between polygamy and material wealth. May 30, 2019 the prophet jacob in the book of mormon harshly condemned those who seek riches before seeking the kingdom of god. He teaches his people to seek first the kingdom of god and calls the men of his people to. Mar 19, 2009 enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. Jacob s soul will be blessed, his life spent in the service of god, and is redeemed by god. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. He is best known for his lengthy prayer while hunting in the wilderness, wherein he first asks for personal forgiveness, then for gods blessings upon the nephites, then his blessings upon the lamanites, then that a record of the nephites will be preserved and brought into the lamantes. Mar 07, 2020 jacob has been trained and tutored by his elder brother nephi. My personal insight this week was jacob s attitude toward his new calling. These were men who clearly taught of a messiah who would come in the flesh to redeem his people. And indeed, there is evidence of different authorship here, including difference with any other author in the book of mormon either. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book. There are multitudes of problems withe the book of mormon, not the least of which is the fact that much of the later official doctrine of the church contradicts muc.
Jacob and sherem book of mormon stories, 2729, or the corresponding video on see videos below. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Book of mormon book of mormon resources for seminary teachers.
Jacob used this allegory to teach that the lord would seek to bring salvation to all people. Jacob chapter 5 is a favorite of mine the the allegory of the olive tree. Sherem denies christ, contends with jacob, demands a sign, and is smitten of godall of the prophets have spoken of christ and his atonementthe nephites lived out their days as wanderers, born in tribulation, and hated by the lamanites. We continue this week in the book of jacob 57 for our come, follow me study in the book of mormon. The purpose of the book, in his own words, is to persuade all men to come unto christ jacob 1. Jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage. It neither vilifies the mormon church nor does it really applaud it. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing. Jacob was the brother of nephi, the second book of mormon prophet. Jacob says that zenos wrote these words to all the house of israel.
My personal insight this week was jacobs attitude toward his new calling. Deseret book companyfoundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1994. While looking the savior in the face, their pangs of guilt will be piercing. Sherem preaches to the people against the doctrine of christ found in the scriptures and contends with the prophet jacob.
In the latter day parables, auggie is determined to understand the allegory of the olive tree, found in jacob 5. Read together, the bible and the book of mormon teach powerful principles. The book of mormon mentions jacob as the younger brother of nephi, and the elder of two sons born to lehi the younger son being joseph after lehis departure from jerusalem. Jacob 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Prophet, theologian, historian religious studies center. How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. Blessings on jacob lehis prophecies and counsel to his. Questions to ponder as you discuss our role in the gathering of israel. His mission and his message religious studies center. The book of mormon describes the actions and teachings of three antichrists. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. Salvation is free, and no one is justified by any law.
Jul 19, 2008 if youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are filthy this day before god. These words werent known in book of mormon times, ensign october 1985, 17. 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. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. It would have been overwhelming book of mormon journal jacob 14 be reconciled read more. The religion of moses and the book of mormon religious.
One of jacob s strongest discourses is centered on the curse of trusting in material riches, the problem of harboring pride, and the damning effects of immorality. There are no footnotes or chapter summaries, but it is much easier to see who is speaking and when someone is being quoted. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the lord. Wherefore, a commandment i give unto you, which is the word of god, that ye revile no more against them because of the darkness of t.
Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon. Jacob has been trained and tutored by his elder brother nephi. He is best known for his lengthy prayer while hunting in the wilderness, wherein he first asks for personal forgiveness, then for gods blessings upon the nephites, then his blessings upon the lamanites, then that a record of the nephites will be preserved and brought into the lamantes at some future day should. Both nephi and jacob had kept the record previously, recording first and second nephi and the book of jacob, respectively. Enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, rejoices in the wisdom of god in providing a savior for mankind. 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. O my brethren, i fear that unless ye shall repent of your sins that their skins will be whiter than yours, when ye shall be brought with them before the throne of god. 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. Additionally, the book of jacob records the first instance of a book of mormon prophet directly warning the nephites against pride. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. And many of the other prophets have also used plainness when teaching the gospel search the online book of mormon for the word plain to see many references. See book of mormon central, did jacob refer to ancient israelite autumn festivals. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by.
You might show this segment during the second section of the lesson, after the statement by elder dean l. Our sources about jacob consist of 31 pages in the book of mormon of jacobs own words in 2 nephi. This allegory tells the story of the lords dealings with the house of israel. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. Jacob s father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc.
The allegory of the olive tree in jacob 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. Knowhys knowhys on jacob 5 knowhys on jacob 6 knowhys on jacob 7. According to the text, it was written by the ancient prophet jacob. It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned. In his first sermon in the book of mormon, jacob quoted and commented extensively on isaiah 50 about israels restoration 2 ne. How is it that the book of mormon prophet jacob ends his account with the french word adieu. Book of mormon journal jacob 14 be reconciled hey friend.
In october 1976, the ensign magazine carried a short but informative article by c. Nov 21, 2018 the book of mormon is claimed to be the most correct book on earth and the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of christ. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Discussions on the book of mormon jacob 46 originally aired. That is interesting especially because the biblical antiquities book was not discovered until the 1880s, fifty years after the book of mormon was in print. Jacobs father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc. Heres a great coloring page from the book of mormon coloring book that church put out for the allegory of the olive tree. In language that rivals the best literature has to offer, the allegory of the olive tree is the most beautiful prose expression of gods aspirations for the house of israel during its history here on the earth.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Tanner, literary reflections on jacob and his descendants, in the book of mormon. Lehi speaks to jacob, born in the wilderness, and greatly afflicted, yet blessed. Mormon authors claim that the description of olive horticulture in jacob 5 is too specific and detailed for smith to have learned on his own in early 19th century new england, so they assert it is evidence that smiths story of the book of mormon s divine origin is true. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of. Cowan, we did magnify our office unto the lord, in the book of mormon.
Why did jacob highlight nephis role as a protector. The inclusion of their actions and teachings are instructive to us because so. Jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ book of mormon. There are so many great resources to study and use for your lessons ive shared my favorite finds below. Jacob starts of with some excellent and timely advice for us today. The fourth annual book of mormon symposium at byu the remarks of this volume are centered on the small plates of nephi jacob through the words of mormon.
A few words concerning the history of the people of nephi. What it does instead is to show us with heartwrenching honesty what it is like to serve a mormon mission. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. The fifth chapter in the book of jacob or jacob 5 is the longest single chapter in the book of mormon at 77 verses.
One concept that is repeatedly taught in the book of mormon is that the righteous who have fallen away from the truth will be faced with the truth before the bar of god. In teaching his people, jacob quoted the allegory of the tame and wild olive trees, which was originally given by a prophet named zenos and was included in the brass plates. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory hey. These prophets include zenock, zenos, and neum see the book of mormon index. Jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. Using the symbolism of the art world, one might even consider it the mona lisa masterpiece of the book of mormon.
How can you use your unique role as a man or woman. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1990, 10324. Those at fault will be brought to justice if they do not repent. The book of mormon was written for us, in plainness, to our understanding. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 12 the lord labors. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, eds. Later on in the book of mormon, we learn of the great destructions which came upon the jaredites because of the wickedness of their kings. Enoss contribution to the record, the book of enos, consists of a single chapter, told in the first person, describing his own conversion and subsequent ministry. Jacob, enos, amulek, mormon, nephi who preceded christ and king benjamin have all spoken plainly when they taught the people. Lauri hlavaty, the religion of moses in the book of mormon, in the book of mormon. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites.
This cry from the dust witnesses of the divinity of jesus christ to us today. Its been an unprecedented and overwhelming week friends. Jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon is a fairly long and complex one. Apr, 2009 jacob reads of zenos the martyrs house of israel metaphor, the olive tree compare jacob, chapter 5. Jacob specified that plural marriage may be practiced when god commanded it, but insisted that monogamy was otherwise the norm. Book of mormon central, is anything known of the prophet zenos outside of the book of mormon. Book of mormon study questions jacob middaymornings. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren.
The enos problem in the book of mormon adventures in. Aug 07, 2019 the rosenvall book of mormon has nice wide margins for taking notes and jotting down questions. Jacob spoke often and longingly of the lords promises to scattered israel. Sherem demands to see a sign proving that christ will come, and he is. Book of mormon plain english versionjacob wikisource. Come follow me lesson, jacob 14 mar 9mar 15 youtube. Enos mission, though not fruitful in his own time, has proved beneficial to the nephite and lamanite posterity of today in the form of his short but vital message in the book of mormon. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 12 the lord labors with.
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. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1990, 7386. Memoir of a mormon missionary is unusual in one respect. In the latter day parables, june finds mom packing up her old toys and clothes to donate and does not want to share. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. Then tell the story again, but this time allow the children to help fill in details. Brandt, why are the words adieu, bible, and baptize in the book of mormon. If youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. Jeff lindsay, why does the book of jacob end with a french word. Dec, 2019 jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren.
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