2 Nephi 26-30 Part 2 • Dr. Joseph Spencer • Mar 11- Mar 17 • Come Follow Me
Mar 6, 2024
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Dr. Joseph Spencer discusses gentile culture impacting spirituality in the Book of Mormon. Nephi weaves Isaiah into his words, emphasizing faith, humility, and science. The value of the Book of Mormon is highlighted, along with the redemption of the Lamanites and becoming a covenant people. The podcast explores themes of personal experiences with scriptures, spiritual awareness, and the intertwining of Gentile and Israelite identities.
Alma emphasizes the importance of creating space for belief even when evidence is lacking.
Nephi demonstrates mastery in integrating Isaiah's language into his prophecies without overtly signaling each reference.
Deep dives
Understanding Faith Through Alma’s Phrase 'Give Place'
Alma's phrase 'if you will give place' demonstrates a humility in faith instead of relying solely on evidence. This concept emphasizes the importance of creating space for belief even when evidence may be lacking. The analogy of demanding signs of love before believing in it is used to illustrate the idea that faith requires openness, vulnerability, and a willingness to believe.
The Essence of Faith and Its Relationship to Love
The podcast explores how faith operates similarly to love, requiring openness, vulnerability, and active listening. The comparison is made between demanding signs of love and measuring it scientifically, highlighting the need to open up to faith rather than scrutinizing it intellectually. Faith, like love, involves a process of allowing feelings to develop and being attuned to spiritual insights.
Hugh Nibley's Transition from Evidence-Based Research to Spiritual Study
The episode discusses Hugh Nibley's shift from evidence-based research on the Book of Mormon to a deeper focus on its spiritual teachings. Nibley's initial search for scientific evidence to defend the Book of Mormon gradually evolved into a profound exploration of its moral, cultural, and spiritual themes. His transition reflected a deeper understanding of the book's significance beyond mere historical or scientific evidence.
Nephi's Transformation in Handling Isaiah's Words
The podcast highlights Nephi's evolution in quoting Isaiah's words, showcasing a seamless integration of Isaiah's language into his own prophecies. Nephi's adept handling of Isaiah's words reflects his mastery and understanding, moving away from explicit quotations to a more fluid and intricate weaving of texts. This shift demonstrates Nephi's skill and insight in internalizing and applying Isaiah's teachings without overtly signaling each reference.
Dr. Joseph Spencer examines Nephi’s analysis of culture and its effect on spirituality and how the Book of Mormon is a “marvelous work” testifying of Jesus Christ.
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00:00 Part II–Dr. Joseph Spencer
00:07 Giving place for faith
01:57 Culture killing spirituality
03:17 Hugh Nibley turned to the work of spiritual knowledge
05:09 Alma says spiritual knowledge is discernible
06:10 2 Nephi 27 Nephi weaves Isaiah into his own words
07:56 Nephi isn’t concerned with Isaiah’s context
10:19 2 Nephi 27:19 Faith, humility, and science
12:07 Not wanting a spiritual experience to end
13:51 2 Nephi 28-30 Overview
15:37 2 Nephi 28:2 The Book of Mormon is of great worth
16:52 2 Nephi 28:18 and 2 Nephi 30:5, 17-18 Nephi leaning on his vision
18:02 2 Nephi 28:15 Nephi’s anguish to lose his people
20:42 2 Nephi 28:21-2 Pacifiers
22:38 Redemption of the Lamanites
25:54 Lamanite conversion
27:10 2 Nephi 30:1-4 Becoming a covenant people
20:51 Gentile and Israelite
31:48 Dr. Spencer shares his thoughts about the Book of Mormon and Jesus Christ
38:05 End of Part II– Dr. Joseph Spencer
Thanks to the follow HIM 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 Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
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