2 Nephi 29-33

2 Nephi – Lesson 13: 2 Nephi 29-33 (to be discussed April 26)
Day 1: Read 2 Nephi 29:1-2; Ezekiel 37:15-17
1. From 2 Nephi 29:1-2, list five reasons the Lord proceeds with his “marvelous work,” the restoration of the gospel in the latter days.



2. Why will many Gentiles reject the Book of Mormon? How have we thanked the Jews for giving us the Bible?


3. Give three or more reasons listed in this chapter regarding why we should study the Book of Mormon.



Day 2: Read 2 Nephi 30:1-8; Review 2 Nephi 19:2-3, 2 Nephi 3:5
4. From 2 Nephi 30:2, with whom does the Lord covenant?


5. Why does the coming forth of the Book of Mormon give Nephi hope for his posterity?



6. Use 2 Nephi 29:14 with 2 Nephi 30:7 to explain how the promises made to Abraham are fulfilled through the Book of Mormon.


Day 3: Read 2 Nephi 30:9-18; Isaiah 11:4-9 with footnotes
NOTE: Nephi, who quoted Isaiah 11 in its entirety in 2 Nephi 21, quotes key verses again here. Isaiah 11 was also quoted by Moroni to Joseph Smith, telling him it was about to be fulfilled. Nephi’s commentary precedes and follows this quote from Isaiah.
7. For who’s sake will the wicked be destroyed?


8. How do all of God’s creations bear witness of his sovereignty?


9. What added detail does Nephi give to explain how the earth will be “full of the knowledge of the Lord”?



Day 4: Read 2 Nephi 31:1-12; Article of Faith 4
10. According to Nephi, what does he want to leave us as his final topic, given as plainly as he can?


11. What four reasons does Nephi give for why Christ needed to be baptized?




12. Stated simply, what is the doctrine of Christ? (see also 3 Nephi 11:31-39)

Day 5: Read 2 Nephi 31:13-21 (Bonus reading: Moses 6:31-62)
13. Circle the word “if” in 2 Nephi 31:13. What are the promises to those who sincerely follow Christ into the waters of baptism (the “then” statements that follow)? Why do you think the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are referred to as the “gate” rather than the “destination”?




14. Why do you think it would be better for those who have received a witness of Christ to have never known him rather than to deny him?



15. Verses 14-21 in 2 Nephi 31 discuss the principle of enduring to the end. List ways we can “press forward” or endure to the end.



BONUS: What two things does Nephi record in chapter 31 that he heard directly from the voice of the Father? List also two things from the voice of the Son.



Day 6: Read 2 Nephi 32; Review 2 Nephi 30:13-14
16. What is the unspoken question of Nephi’s audience, pondered in their hearts, that Nephi answers in this chapter?


17. In answer to this question, Nephi tells us two ways we can be directed, or shown “all things what ye should do.” What divine help is outlined in 2 Nephi 32:3-5?



18. What does Nephi encourage us to do in 2 Nephi 32:8-9, as an antidote to unbelief, wickedness and ignorance? How often should we do this? Who teaches us not to?



Day 7: Read 2 Nephi 33
19. From 2 Nephi 33:3, what does Nephi do for his people? How does this make you feel about him? about his words?



20. In what three things does Nephi say he glories? For what three groups does he have charity?



21. Having completed this study of Nephi’s writing, what would you like to do or say when you stand face to face with him before the bar of God?