REL 275 - Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon

Understanding the Bible

Read the following passages in the Book of Mormon before our class:

2 Nephi 25:1-5
Jacob 4:14
2 Nephi 28:29-30 Mosiah 13:29-32
2 Nephi 29:3-14 3 Nephi 23:1-5
 
Pres. Russell M. NelsonScriptural Witnesses
 

Questions for Review

1) Scriptures of the restoration do not .................. with the Bible; they .................. the Bible. (Elder Russell M. Nelson, Scriptural Witnesses)

2) According to Nephi, what do we need in order to understand the words of Isaiah?  (2 Nephi 25:4)

3) Many prophecies and teachings in the Old Testament are very difficult to interpret.  Why were they pronounced in such a complicated manner?  (Jacob 4:14)

4) According to Abinadi, why did the Lord give the Law of Moses?   (Mosiah 13:30)

Be prepared to present your understanding about this topic to your classmates, and see if you have additional questions to ask me.  I'll be glad to answer them.
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