2 Nephi 9-17
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In the last class we discussed briefly the “position” of Jacob in relation to his brother Nephi. 2
Nephi 6:4 offers an interesting perspective; he is told what to read from Isaiah; an assigned
talk/topic? Example of Teaching and Testifying.
Now that Lehi has died, Jacob’s words are reflective of and become another witness of the truth
that Nephi affirms.
The preceding fact is affirmed from Lehi’s witness in 2 Nephi 2:3 and the fact that Jacob affirms
that he has been “called of God,” “ordained after the manner of his holy order,” and been
“consecrated” by his brother.
2 Nephi 9
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verse 5: “that all men might become subject unto him” The word “subject” might be viewed in
terms of our “responsiveness” or “responsibility.”
verse 6: Note here a reflection on the “opposition” concept that Lehi expressed in 2 Nephi 2.
verse 7: What are the implications of Christ’s “infinite atonement?” Maxwell chapter
verses 9-10: Without the atonement there could be no choice because it would have been made for
us by our first parents? The intercession of Christ makes it possible to exist good and evil, right
and wrong, joy and misery so that all men can choose.
verse 11-12: Temporal and spiritual deaths; the atonement is two part: 1) the suffering of Christ in
Gethsemane broke the bands of spiritual death; 2) the physical death and resurrection of Christ
broke the bands of physical death. So, verse 11 declares that because of the deliverance of the
God, the “grave” will yield up the “dead” meaning the physical body.
verse 12-16: Moves beyond the physical to essential nature of both the temporal and the spiritual
redemption; Restoration, Alma 40-41.
verse 18: Rewards for those who endure to the end; “their joy shall be full (complete) forever”;
neverending salvation without the worry of regress or loss.
verses 21-22: Here is expressed the magnitude of Christ’s suffering and atonement.
verses 23-24: What are the conditions of our performance in order to fully qualify for this blessing
and to be found among the righteous?
verse 26: Justice and Mercy
verses 28-29: What do these verses indicate that our position should be before God and his plan?
verse 39: Anwer to above question. What does it mean to be “carnally-minded” or “spirituallyminded?”
verses 40-43: Key to the reception of truth; who closes the mind to whom (DC 88:32)
verses 46, 50-51: What we should do to fully comprehend and embrace God’s love and Christ’s
atonement.
2 Nephi 10
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verse 23-24: Jacob reiterates what his father stated in his counsel to him (2 Nephi 2).
verse 25: Summarizes chapter 9 in one verse.
2 Nephi 11
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verses 2-4: Nephi’s voice returns and he confirms/testifies of Jacob’s words.
2 Nephi 12-17
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Nephi again returns to Isaiah and his prophecies with the intent of convincing his people of the
truth, the restoration, the coming of Christ, etc.