Christ, Our Example
READ 2 Nephi 31:2-8
Why is baptism required for residing in God’s presence – so much so that Christ Himself was baptized?
What is the relationship between baptism by water and receiving the Holy Ghost?
The Gate and the Path
READ 2 Nephi 31:9
Why is the Gate narrow and what does this mean?
Read 2 Nephi 31:10-12
600 years before Christ’s mortal birth, why does Nephi write that Christ said (past tense) “follow thou me”?
Can we follow Jesus and not keep the commandments?
How does one (like Christ) “keep the commandments” when some of those commandments seem to conflict – like the commandment to do good vs. to do no work on the Sabbath, or to replenish the earth vs. not partake of the fruit of the Tree?
There are few direct quotes from the Father in the scriptures, what does it imply that He told Nephi to repent and be baptized in the name of His beloved Son?
Who gives us the Holy Ghost?
How does Nephi know what the Father said and where else is this quote found in scripture?
What does Christ mean when He says “follow thou me”?
READ 2 Nephi 31:13
What does “following Christ” require?
READ 2 Nephi 31:14
What happens when you follow Christ using His formula?
What does the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost do?
How can a person speak with a new tongue and what does this mean?
Can an angel fall from grace and if so, how?
READ 2 Nephi 31:15-16
What does it mean to “endure to the end”?
What does it mean to “endure to the end in following the example of the Son of God” or you cannot be saved?
What is the relationship between Christ being the Father’s “beloved” and Christ’s words being “true and faithful”?
READ 2 Nephi 31:17
What is the Gate to the Path leading to God’s presence?
If you have never experienced the baptism of fire or “birth of the Spirit”, have you entered in at the Gate?
Is this a problem? Do you have to enter this “Gate” to be saved?
Is entering the Gate an event or a process?
READ 2 Nephi 31:18
Why is the path “strait and narrow” and what does that mean?
Who promises the Holy Ghost and what does the Holy Ghost do once you receive it?
READ 2 Nephi 31:19-20
After you have entered through the Gate into the Path, have you arrived?
How do you “walk the Path”?
What is “unshaken” faith in Christ and in what circumstances would you need it?
What does it mean to rely “wholly” on the merits of Christ?
What does it mean to “press forward” with “steadfastness” in Christ?
What is a “perfect brightness of hope” and how is it obtained?
How is the love of God gained?
What does it mean to “feast upon the word of Christ” and what might that require?
Enduring to the “End” implies a destination, so where does the Path lead?
Who promises us eternal life?
READ 2 Nephi 31:21
What is the “doctrine of Christ”?
What does it mean that there is none other way or name?
After testifying of the truth of the Doctrine of Christ that he has just taught us, why does Nephi conclude with the phrase “of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, which is one God without end”?
READ 2 Nephi 32:1-3
How is communication and understanding of God’s will obtained?
What is the Holy Ghost able to tell you?
READ John 14:26 and Deuteronomy 30:11-14
What is the Holy Ghost helping you to remember?
Where are the “words” of God or “record of heaven” forgotten but residing?
To gain access to God, will you need to go out or will you need to go within?
What is the difference between the words of the Holy Ghost, God’s angels, and Jesus Christ?
How do you unlock this power that exists inside you and receive access to the great inner record of truth?
READ 2 Nephi 32:4-5
How does one truly comprehend the doctrine of Christ?
READ 2 Nephi 32:6
Who was the Book of Mormon written for?
What event is Nephi referring to when He speaks of Christ manifesting Himself in the flesh?
When will Christ manifest Himself unto YOU in the FLESH?
What is the purpose of the Doctrine of Christ?
What will Christ do when He manifests Himself unto you in the flesh?
Must you do the things Christ tells you to do? What if they are different from the virtuous things you understand you are supposed to do? What if they will set you apart from others you love or respect in a way that may bring persecution to you?
READ 2 Nephi 32:7
Can you learn this new Doctrine from another man – even from a prophet?
What is wicked about not pressing forward steadfast in the Doctrine of Christ to the point that you receive Christ in the flesh?
What is the connection between “unbelief”, “ignorance”, and “stiffneckedness”?
Why will we not search knowledge when it is given to us in plainness?
READ 2 Nephi 32:8-9
What is Nephi telling us to do to understand this doctrine – which we won’t do?
Why is Nephi so distraught with our failure to believe him and pray to find out the truth of this matter?
Nephi’s Concluding Testimony
READ 2 Nephi 33:4-5
Is it possible to speak plainly against sin “non-harshly”?
What do you know about yourself if you react angrily against the truth?
How do those who are Christ’s react to the truth (notice I didn’t say the “righteous” or “religious”)?
READ 2 Nephi 33:7-12
Having seen our day, who does Nephi have hope for?
But is there hope for us?
Where did Nephi receive the words he has given us?
How can you KNOW the Book of Mormon is true?
READ 2 Nephi 33:13-15
What is Nephi inviting us to do when he says “partake of the goodness of God”?
