The prophet jacob in the book of mormon harshly condemned those who seek riches before seeking the kingdom of god. The religion of moses and the book of mormon religious. And in 1981, the index to the new edition of the book of mormon offered a list of 26 welldocumented statements about jacob. Under the rule of their second king, the people get prideful and begin practicing polygamy. There are so many great resources to study and use for your lessons.
Sherem demands to see a sign proving that christ will come, and he is. While looking the savior in the face, their pangs of guilt will be piercing. Just as the fall of adam imposed death on humankind, the saviors resurrection allows all to be raised from death. Book of mormon symposium series, edited by pr cheesman, ms nyman, and cd tate, jr. Book of mormon central, is anything known of the prophet zenos outside of the book of mormon. The book of mormon was written for us, in plainness, to our understanding. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english. Those at fault will be brought to justice if they do not repent. However, the lord eventually destroys the nephites for their rebellion. Tanner, literary reflections on jacob and his descendants, in the book of mormon. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon 25, 82.
The fourth annual book of mormon symposium at byu the remarks of this volume are centered on the small plates of nephijacob through the words of mormon. Then tell the story again, but this time allow the children to help fill in details. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1990, 25169. Does the book of mormon s account of olive culture in jacob 5 match what we know about this subject. The quotations of zenoss prophecies throughout the book of mormon demonstrate that the writings of zenos were popular among the nephites.
The biblical and book of mormon pn jacob is from the hebrew ya. It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of. The subject of the chapter is a story that the nephite prophet jacob relates, originally taught by zenos an old testament prophet mentioned only in the book of mormon. These prophets include zenock, zenos, and neum see the book of mormon index. Come, follow me jacob 57 the quotes below were used in my video come, follow me jacob 57. Lauri hlavaty, the religion of moses in the book of mormon, in the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon jacob 46 originally aired. Though english is a germanic language, it adopted many french words, beginning. There are so many great resources to study and use for your lessons ive shared my favorite finds below. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, teaches about the need for a messiah. Jacob and joseph seek to persuade men to believe in christ and keep his commandmentsnephi dieswickedness prevails among the nephites. Enoss contribution to the record, the book of enos, consists of a single chapter, told in the first person, describing his own conversion and subsequent ministry.
The book of mormon describes the actions and teachings of three antichrists. For a comprehensive discussion of the legal context and implications of jacob s encounter with sherem, see john w. Dec, 2019 jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. The second chapter of the book of jacob in the book of mormon contains the only explicit teaching about polygamy in the nephite record. Book of mormon punch card book of the mormon intro witnesses moroni jarom omni enos alma mosiah mormon ether 3 nephi 4 nephi 1 2 s book of mormon punch card book of the mormon intro witnesses moroni jarom omni jacob enos alma helaman words of mormon mosiah mormon ether 3 nephi 4 nephi 1 nephi 2 nephi s book of mormon punch card book of. Enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. These words werent known in book of mormon times, ensign october 1985, 17.
Jacob was the oldest of the two, and he is the author of the next book in the book of mormon. Dec, 2019 every friday until the end of the year, the church is releasing another episode in the book of mormon videos series. Sherem denies christ jacob 7 book of mormon youtube. Using visual examples and with his older brother nephi standing nearby, jacob answers the questions of the people and teaches them the gospel. Sherem denies christ, contends with jacob, demands a sign, and is smitten of godall of the prophets have spoken of christ and his atonementthe nephites lived out their days as wanderers, born in tribulation, and hated by the lamanites. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. Jacob has been trained and tutored by his elder brother nephi. Read in that spirit, they fill the soul with a sweet and heavenly joy which only the spirit of god can produce. Nephi, before he died, made his younger brother jacob custodian of the plates. May 30, 2019 the prophet jacob in the book of mormon harshly condemned those who seek riches before seeking the kingdom of god.
The book of jacob also includes the longest chapter in the book of mormon, jacob 5, which contains zenoss allegory of the olive trees. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of christ. Nov 25, 2019 the newest book of mormon video shows the flourishing nephite settlement listening to jacob preach about the atonement of jesus christ on the steps of the temple. It would have been overwhelming book of mormon journal jacob. Similarly, jacob alone uses wound in reference to emotions, and never uses it as do many others to describe a physical injury. The religion of moses and the book of mormon lauri hlavaty. These were men who clearly taught of a messiah who would come in the flesh to redeem his people. And now it came to pass that the people of nephi, under the reign of the second king, began to grow hard in their hearts, and indulge themselves somewhat in wicked practices, such as like unto david of old desiring many wives and concubines, and also solomon, his son. Jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. He teaches his people to seek first the kingdom of god and calls the men of his people to.
Jacob teaches the gospel to the nephites in newest. We continue this week in the book of jacob 57 for our come, follow me study in the book of mormon. It would have been overwhelming book of mormon journal jacob 14 be reconciled read more. The olive, the bible, and jacob 5, edited by stephen d. Dec 20, 2019 sherem preaches to the people against the doctrine of christ found in the scriptures and contends with the prophet jacob. What should be remembered is that this is just thata simplification. But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are filthy this day before god. Jacob spoke often and longingly of the lords promises to scattered israel.
Apr 06, 2015 jacob chapter 5 is known as the allegory of the olive tree. Mar 07, 2020 jacob has been trained and tutored by his elder brother nephi. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites. The book of mormon mentions jacob as the younger brother of nephi, and the elder of two sons born to lehi the younger son being joseph after lehis departure from jerusalem. Jacobs father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc. Book of mormon study questions jacob middaymornings. One concept that is repeatedly taught in the book of mormon is that the righteous who have fallen away from the truth will be faced with the truth before the bar of god. His words were likely present on the plates of brass, although they are not found in the old testament today. This weeks episode is jacob 23, jacob teaches about pride and chastity.
Spare it a little longer apparently, the world in its apostate condition was wicked enough to warrant destruction by almighty god. The fifth chapter in the book of jacob or jacob 5 is the longest single chapter in the book of mormon at 77 verses. Works by this author published before january 1, 1925 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Jacob 5 is a virtuoso performance by joseph smith in his role as translator.
My personal insight this week was jacobs attitude toward his new calling. Jeff lindsay, why does the book of jacob end with a french word. He is best known for his lengthy prayer while hunting in the wilderness, wherein he first asks for personal forgiveness, then for gods blessings upon the nephites, then his blessings upon the lamanites, then that a record of the nephites will be preserved and brought into the lamantes at some future day should. Jacob was the brother of nephi, the second book of mormon prophet. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, eds. Jacob uses pierce or its variants four of nine instances in the book of mormon, and he alone uses it in a spiritual sense. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory. Seek ye for the kingdom of god jacob 14 nephis final guidance jacob 1 jacob wrote chapter one when he was about 5054 years of age, noting that he was writing 55 years after lehi left jerusalem. Taken as a whole, the history of the book of mormon shows that the nephites were more righteous than the lamanites.
Prophet, theologian, historian religious studies center. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, rejoices in the wisdom of god in providing a savior for mankind. Welch, the legal cases in the book of mormon provo, ut. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. The allegory of the olive tree jacob 5 book of mormon. Thompson, isaiah 5051, the israelite autumn festivals, and the covenant speech of jacob in 2 nephi 610, in isaiah in the book of mormon, ed. He teaches his people to seek first the kingdom of. Our sources about jacob consist of 31 pages in the book of mormon of jacobs own words in 2 nephi.
Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the lord. Jacob and sherem book of mormon stories, 2729, or the corresponding video on see videos below. The remarks of this volume are centered on the small plates of nephijacob through the words of. Aug 30, 2017 jacob in a dictionary of the book of mormon by george reynolds, 1891. According to the text, it was written by the ancient prophet jacob. Read together, the bible and the book of mormon teach powerful principles. Aug 07, 2019 the rosenvall book of mormon has nice wide margins for taking notes and jotting down questions. Jacob is one of the greatest doctrinal teachers and theologians of the book of mormon, and thus of all scripture.
Jul 19, 2008 if youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. The enos problem in the book of mormon adventures in. The brother of nephi, usually referred to as the book of jacob, is the third of fifteen books in the book of mormon. Spare it a little longer apparently, the world in its apostate condition was wicked enough to. When the book of mormon is explored with the holy spirit as the readers guide, many treasures are discovered and many mysteries are revealed. Both nephi and jacob had kept the record previously, recording first and second nephi and the book of jacob, respectively. Nov 21, 2018 this is the third part of a series on problems with the book of mormon, the book that joseph smith said was the most correct book on earth, said it contained the fullness of the everlasting gospel and claimed that a person would get closer to god by abiding by its precepts than by those of any other book, including the bible. Jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon is a fairly long and complex one. What were the historical and social circumstances among the nephites that motived this condemnation and how do jacob s words in the book of mormon harmonize with the teachings of jesus in the new testament. The purpose of the book, in his own words, is to persuade all men to come unto christ jacob 1. Jacob teaches of the atonement of jesus christ 2 nephi 6. For behold, for a long time will i lay up of the fruit of my vineyard unto mine own self against the season, which speedily cometh.
Mar 10, 2020 the second chapter of the book of jacob in the book of mormon contains the only explicit teaching about polygamy in the nephite record. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 12 the lord labors with. An allegory is a literary, dramatic, or pictorial device in which each literal character, object, and event represents symbols illustrating an idea or moral or religious principle. Why does the book of mormon warn against seeking after. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. The book of mormon is a book of truth and also a book of mystery. Hed never known a real home, since he was born in the wilderness to a homeless, traveling family. The inclusion of their actions and teachings are instructive to us because so many of their false doctrines are prevalent today. Jacob 5 is the longest chapter in the book of mormon, and the very length of the chapter is a part of its message. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. Jacob starts of with some excellent and timely advice for us today.
The greatness of lehi s son jacob is brought out, with special reference to his remarkable grasp of the doctrine of the atonement, his powerful preaching about christ, and his affirmations as to the central role of christ in all gospel dispensations. He demonstrates a philosophical grasp of the gospel and offers unique and valuable insights into important doctrinal matters. God has given this record to all who love the truth. Mar 19, 2009 enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book.
However, he expects each reader to be a diligent seeker of its pages. There are no footnotes or chapter summaries, but it is much easier to see who is speaking and when someone is being quoted. Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon. Jacob chapter 5 is a favorite of mine the the allegory of the olive tree. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among the nephites may have more than one wifethe lord delights in the chastity of women. Its been an unprecedented and overwhelming week friends. Book of mormon journal jacob 14 be reconciled hey friend. A few words concerning the history of the people of nephi. As discussed above, both sets of ten commandments in the old testament, and also jacobs ten woes in the book of mormon, probably functioned as a set of concise basic obligations directed at all members of the israelite or nephite community, connected by a special covenant with god. In october 1976, the ensign magazine carried a short but informative article by c. This simplification by jacob is consistently adhered to in the book of mormon. The book of mormon prophet jacob cites the prophet zenos as the source of the allegory of the olive tree that he shares in jacob 5. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon. Welch explained, sherem preferred a system of legal rules based on the law of moses without any.
He prophesies of jesus christ and teaches about his atonement and resurrection. The book of mormon is the earliest of the unique writings of the latterday saint movement, the denominations of which typically regard the text primarily as scripture, and secondarily as a historical record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas. Sherem preaches to the people against the doctrine of christ found in the scriptures and contends with the prophet jacob. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory hey. My personal insight this week was jacob s attitude toward his new calling. This is justified because they had sinned against the light of the gospel. The book of mormon provides a remarkably accurate portrait of olive horticulture. Using the symbolism of the art world, one might even consider it the mona lisa masterpiece of the book of mormon.
Characters the lord of the vineyard, who represents jesus christ a servant a tame olive tree, representing israel three other olive trees in distant parts of the vineyard. How is it that the book of mormon prophet jacob ends his account with the french word adieu. The book of mormon consists of a complex set of different records, accounts, and plates. That is interesting especially because the biblical antiquities book was not discovered until the 1880s, fifty years after the book of mormon was in print.
How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. Deseret book companyfoundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1994. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 11 be reconciled unto. And in 1981, the index to the new edition of the book of mormon offered a list of twentysix welldocumented statements about jacob. Knowhys knowhys on jacob 5 knowhys on jacob 6 knowhys on jacob 7. It is, word for word, the original book of mormon, but divided by events rather than by chapters. Since the nephites did not speak french which didnt even exist until centuries later, how can this be justified. Jacob book of mormon wikisource, the free online library. In his first sermon in the book of mormon, jacob quoted and commented extensively on isaiah 50 about israels restoration 2 ne. Brandt, why are the words adieu, bible, and baptize in the book of mormon. We might build layers and layers of justifications, distractions, and rationalizations, but if we can peel. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 11 be reconciled unto god through the atonement of christ jacob 14 lesson activities and song visuals for primary and home, family home evening individual families, sunday school, seminary. The appropriate response to receiving the word of god in the book of mormon is a feeling of great gratitude for those who took the time to laboriously engrave the characters on the plates in what must have been a very tedious process. The book of jacobbook of mormon teacher resource manual.