Nephi knows what it’s like to feel deeply discouraged and alone. He even wrote that he “watered [his] pillow by night” because of his fears for his people (see 2 Nephi 33:3). But as he trusted in the Lord, he found true joy, peace, and belonging. In this week’s readings from 2 Nephi 31–33, we’ll study this faithful prophet’s final words about how we can partake of God’s goodness.
Segment 1
Scriptures:
2 Nephi 32:9 (Pray always)
CR: Alma 34:27
2 Nephi 32:3-5 (Angels speak the words of Christ)
Segment 2
Scriptures:
2 Nephi 31:18-19, 2 Nephi 33:9 (Strait and narrow path)
CR: Matthew 7:14
Segment 3
Scriptures:
2 Nephi 31:2-3 (Delighting in plainness)
2 Nephi 31:15-16 (Endure to the end)
Segment 4
Scriptures:
2 Nephi 32:1 (Ponder in your hearts)
2 Nephi 32:9 (Consecrate our performance)
Words of the General Authorities:
Through the power of the spirit, the Father and the Son operate in their creative acts and in their general dealings with the human family. The Holy Ghost may be regarded as the minister of the godhead, carrying into effect the decision of the Supreme Council. (James E. Talmage, “Articles of Faith” 145-46)
Segment 5
Scriptures:
2 Nephi 33:1-3 (Crying unto God)
2 Nephi 33:10 (Believe in Christ)
2 Nephi 33:15 (And I must obey)
Segment 6
Scriptures:
2 Nephi 33:11-15 (Judgment of God)
Moroni 10:27,34 (Pleasing bar)
Hebraisms:
2 Nephi 33:11 ex: with power and great glory (Preserved in Translation by Donald W. Parry)
View transcript here.