2 Nephi 26-30 Part 1 • Dr. Joseph Spencer • Mar 11- Mar 17 • Come Follow Me
Mar 6, 2024
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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.
Nephi stresses the significance of the Book of Mormon in the last days, adapting Isaiah verses to match his vision.
Nephi warns against exclusionary practices like racism among Gentiles, advocating for inclusivity reflecting God's grace.
Podcast underscores the importance of faith over tangible evidence in understanding and engaging with the Book of Mormon.
Deep dives
Nephi's Insight on the Last Days
Nephi shares a prophetic vision about the last days when the Lord will bring forth the Book of Mormon. He emphasizes the importance of the Book of Mormon in those times, reworking verses from Isaiah to align with his vision for his people. Nephi indicates his concern for the Gentiles and highlights the dangers of exclusionary practices among them, such as racism, economic oppression, and sexism.
Challenges of Gentile Culture
Nephi delves into the problems within Gentile culture in the last days, criticizing their tendencies towards exclusion, racism, economic exploitation, and sexism. He contrasts their behaviors with God's inclusive nature, emphasizing that God welcomes all, regardless of race, social status, or gender. Nephi's observations highlight the need for self-reflection and alignment with God's inclusive values.
Addressing Exclusionary Practices
Nephi's teachings prompt reflection on the harmful practices within society, with a focus on Gentile culture. He calls attention to the need to eradicate exclusion, racism, economic exploitation, and sexism, promoting inclusivity and acceptance modeled after God's grace. Nephi's insights encourage individuals to align with divine values and strive for a more inclusive and equitable society.
The Book of Mormon Reflections on Human Bias and Prejudices
Even prophets, like Spencer W. Kimball, faced with cultural biases, had to overcome ingrained beliefs to hear God's will clearly. The examples from the Book of Mormon, like Nephi and Jacob, show that working within a society with biases requires effort to discern God's messages clearly. Instead of labeling them as racist, understanding the context of their time helps appreciate their struggles to align with divine guidance. The podcast emphasizes the importance of delving into scripture comprehensively instead of cherry-picking to understand the depth and nuances of the prophets' messages.
Exploring Chapter 27 of the Book of Mormon
Chapter 27 of the Book of Mormon presents a significant reflection on the relationship between faith, evidence, and divine intervention. Through detailed analysis, the podcast highlights how God's work, according to Nephi, emphasizes faith over tangible proof. The chapter delves into God's deliberate approach of providing the words of the Book of Mormon without conclusive evidence to challenge readers to engage with faith first. Nephi emphasizes the need to read the words of the book with humility and faith, rather than seeking intellectual defensibility, to allow for profound spiritual transformation and understanding.
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
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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