Notice the language of Jacob, who had been called of God, and ordained after the manner of [the Lord’s] holy order, ". . . having been consecrated by [his] brother Nephi . . ." (2 Nephi 6:2). He addressed the people of Nephi over a period of a couple of days (see 2 Nephi 9:54). 2 Nephi 6-10 is a record of that sermon, but this was not his only sermon. He said, “ye know that I have spoken unto you exceedingly many things" (2 Nephi 6:2). Notice also that in these verses, Jacob will speak concerning things which are, and which are to come” (2 Nephi 6:4). Jacob tells us why he is delivering this message.
