Mormon 4-7

Mormon 4-7 Study Guide – to be discussed February 26
Day 1: Read Mormon 4:1-10; Review Mormon 3:8-11
1. In what year did the Nephites attack the Lamanites? After reviewing Mormon 3:8-11, how long had it been since the Lamanites attacked the Nephites? Why did the Nephites go on the offensive?



2. According to Mormon, how are the wicked punished?


3. After the battle at Teancum, what was the attitude of the Nephites? Why?



Day 2: Read Mormon 4:11-23
4. What enabled the Lamanites to take possession of the city Desolation? How did the Nephites recover their lands?



5. How many years did the Lamanites wait before coming again against the Nephites? How many were in the Lamanite army?


6. Why did Mormon take up the Nephite records at this time?



BONUS: How is the dew swept off by the sun? Is this an apt simile (v.18)?


Day 3: Read Mormon 5:1-11
7. What kind of hope was Mormon without? Why to you think he took up command of the army again?



8. Which Nephites were easily picked off by invading Lamanites?


9. Give two reasons Mormon did not elaborate on the details of the carnage he witnessed.



Day 4: Read Mormon 5:12-24; Title Page of the Book of Mormon; Genesis 6:1-3; Job 21:17-18
10. List reasons for the Book of Mormon to come forth in the latter days.



11. What is the Spirit of the Lord, and why does it sometimes “cease to strive” with people? (See also Genesis 6:1-3.)




BONUS: According to Mormon, how can we avoid becoming like chaff, driven before the wind; or like a boat with neither sail nor rudder nor anchor? (See also Job 21:17-18; Helaman 12:5; Ether 12:4.)



12. List warnings Mormon directed to the Gentiles (and everyone) in the latter days.



Day 5: Read Mormon 6:1-10; Review 4 Nephi 1:48 and Mormon 1:2
13. What made the hill Cumorah a strategic location for battle?



14. Compare Mormon 6:5 with 4 Nephi 1:48 and Mormon 1:2. About how old was Mormon when he prepared the Nephites for their final battle? What did he do with the records?



15. Why were the Nephites afraid to die?



Day 6: Read Mormon 6:11-22; 2 Nephi 1:15; D&C 6:20; Alma 34:16
16. How many people survived with Mormon and Moroni? How many were led in battle by Mormon? By Moroni? List the total number of Nephite warriors recorded.



17. Why did Mormon mourn the loss of his people? What could have prevented their destruction?



18. Read Mormon 6:17 with 2 Nephi 1:15, D&C 6:20, Alma 34:16. What do the open arms of the Savior represent?



Day 7: Read Mormon 7; 2 Nephi 31:21; Alma 11:44; 3Nephi 11:27,36; D&C 20:28; Review Mormon 5:11
19. List what Mormon wanted us to KNOW as a result of reading the Book of Mormon.




20. Now list what Mormon wanted us to DO, based on what we know.




21. Compare Mormon 7:7 with 2 Nephi 31:21, Alma 11:44, 3 Nephi 11:27,36, and D&C 20:28. How are the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost one God?