Dr. Joseph Spencer explores Nephi's pattern for quoting Isaiah, God's plan for expanding faith, and the role of the Book of Mormon in prophecy. Discussion on grace, salvation, striving for knowledge of God, social issues, deep scriptural study, and human imperfection in the Book of Mormon.
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Structure of 2 Nephi
2 Nephi follows a clear structure: introduction, prophecies, and epilogue.
The prophecies, given by Jacob, Isaiah, and Nephi, address the redemption of the Lamanites.
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Nephi and Jacob's Interpretation of Isaiah
Nephi and Jacob are skillful readers of Isaiah, understanding his prophecies' structure and meaning.
They "liken" Isaiah's words to their people's future, seeing parallels between Jewish history and Nephite/Lamanite history.
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Nephi's Writing Process
Nephi wrote 1 and 2 Nephi after 30 years of reflection, not as a daily journal.
This impacts his writing style, allowing him to foreshadow events and structure the narrative with hindsight.
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Does God work through faith or evidence? Dr. Joseph Spencer explores Nephi’s pattern for quoting Isaiah and God’s plan for expanding the Saints faith and testimony.
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Joseph Spencer
00:48 What to expect in this episode
02:57 Bio of Dr. Joseph Spencer
04:56 A marvelous work and a wonder
06:10 Structure
09:54 Malleability of Isaiah
12:56 When Nephi write the Small Plates
16:30 2 Nephi 26-30 Nephi’s prophecy
18:16 2 Nephi 28 Last Day’s Context
19:45 2 Nephi 25-27 Prophecy and role of the Book of Mormon
21:44 2 Nephi 25:23 Grace
24:27 Jesus lifts
27:38 The Lord can do His work
28:08 No license to sin and the Law
30:51 Striving
31:57 2 Nephi 26:1-14 Christ with the Lamanites and the Last Days
33:10 2 Nephi 26:15-19 Destruction and likening
34:12 2 Nephi 26:20-33 A culture of exclusion
36:18 Definition of gentile
37:34 2 Nephi 26:29 Whose kingdom are we building?
38:04 2 Nephi 26:33 Inclusivity vs. racism
42:14 Dale LaBaron “All are Alike Unto God”
44:33 2 Nephi 27 The Book of Mormon is the solution
48:19 2 Nephi 27:9-13 The book will be sealed
50:50 2 Nephi 27:15-20 “A learned man”
53:50 Latter-day desire for evidence
56:12 2 Nephi 27:15 Gentiles demand proof
59:36 God works through faith
1:03:10 Nephi addresses the need for proof
1:05:36 End of Part 1–Dr. Joseph Spencer
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