Questions for Review:

1. How old was Mormon when he was contacted by Ammaron?  (Mormon 1:2)

2. Which of the following conditions did Mormon need to meet before he could get the plates?  (Mormon 1:3)

3. What significant event happened to Mormon when he was 15 years old?  (Mormon 1:15)
 

Mormon's ages: at his calling as record-keeper, at the visit from Jesus, and at the time he received the highest military assignment of his country (2, 15; 2:2)

Curse in the land (18; 2:10-11)

What could be a possible meaning for "slippery" treasures?

Mormon knew he was going to be saved (19)

The horrible condition of the people (14-15, 18; 4:11-12; 5:16-18)

At this point life in the promised land has become worse than the worst nightmare anyone can have. The consequences of sin are unavoidable and horrible, and the Nephites and Lamanites had gone so deep into sin that for them at that point there was no return.

The Lord calls the people to repent, but they won't listen (3:2-3)

The Lord decrees the complete destruction of the Nephites (3:15)

All mortals will be judged by the Lord's anointed (3:18-22)

Mormon's counsel to the Gentiles: acknowledge the supremacy of God and repent of one's sins (5:22-24)

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