2 Nephi 3-5 Part 1 • Dr. Jan J. Martin • Feb 12 - Feb 18 • Come Follow Me
Feb 7, 2024
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Dr. Jan J. Martin, a scholar in scriptures, discusses the importance of record-keeping and covenant-keeping during trials. Topics explored include Nephi's grief and struggles, healing in family relationships, and finding joy through trust in God.
The importance of record-keeping and covenant-keeping throughout trials in addressing difficult topics in the scriptures.
The assurance that those who seek to destroy God's covenant people will ultimately be confounded.
The significance of using a covenant framework to find strength, overcome dark emotions, and navigate difficult times.
Deep dives
Nephi's Covenant Relationship with Jehovah
Nephi reminds himself of his covenant relationship with Jehovah as he reflects on the past. He acknowledges that God has been his support, leading him through afflictions and preserving him. He emphasizes that God's love has filled him, even in moments of physical suffering. Nephi recalls how God confounded his enemies and answered his prayers, providing him with knowledge through visions and the ministering of angels.
Nephi's Trust in God's Promises
Despite his feelings of grief and his own sins, Nephi maintains his trust in the promises of God. He acknowledges his weaknesses but remains confident that the promises made to him and to his ancestors will be fulfilled. He underscores his faith in the Lord's ability to confound those who seek to destroy him and affirms his assurance in realizing the fulfillment of these promises.
Nephi's Rejoicing in God's Deliverance
Through his covenant relationship with God, Nephi finds solace and joy. He looks to the future with hope, recognizing that God is his deliverer. Despite the hardships and adversities he has faced, Nephi rejoices in the knowledge that he can rely on God's promises and that he is not alone in his trials. He finds comfort in the understanding that the Lord's steadfast love and support are always available to him.
Overview of the Covenant and its Importance
In this podcast episode, the importance of the covenant is emphasized. The speaker highlights how God consistently comes through for His covenant people, as seen in the experiences of Lehi, Nephi, and Sam. The pattern of adversity being a part of the covenant is discussed, but with the reassurance that ultimately, those who seek to destroy God's covenant people will be confounded. The role of covenant in Joseph Smith's life, as likened to Moses, is also touched upon, along with the testimony of various leaders of the Church. The speaker encourages parents to remind their children of the significance of their baptismal covenants and how it connects them to the covenant family.
The Covenant Structure in Nephi's Psalm
The podcast delves into the structure of Nephi's psalm in 2 Nephi 4 as a covenant framework. The speaker explains that Nephi uses the suzerainty treaty structure, which includes historical prologue, stipulations, and blessing and cursing sections, to find strength and overcome his dark emotions. It is emphasized that experiencing the fall allows one to fully appreciate the blessings of the atonement. By reviewing the positive aspects of God's involvement in the past, Nephi finds motivation to recommit to his part in the covenant and call on the Lord for redemption and deliverance. The speaker suggests applying this covenant framework in personal lives to navigate through difficult times and find joy in the midst of adversity.
How do we address difficult topics in the scriptures? Dr. Jan Martin explores the importance of record-keeping and covenant-keeping throughout trials.
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Jan Martin
01:48 Introduction of Dr. Martin
02:56 The concept of covenants
05:38 Nephi’s purpose
08:05 Enduring difficulty through covenantal relationships
11:22 Remembering what the Lord has done
13:26 Lehi’s conversation with his family
17:11 Purpose alleviates suffering
20:12 Joseph of Egypt and Joseph Smith
24:22 The Book of Mormon is to maintain covenants
27:51 God’s perspective and many Josephs
35:25 Wilfred Woodruff and Lorenzo Snow
37:55 Joseph Smith and testimony
39:12 Covenant renewal among the Lehites
42:02 2 Nephi 5:4
43:54 Grief and death
50:45 An imperfect family
52:53 Suzerainty
55:07 Six essential parts
1:03:15 Ishmael’s daughters fearful of the future
1:06:25 Commandment to be cheerful
01:11:15 Gratitude and journaling
01:12:55 End of Part 1–Dr. Jan Martin
Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
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