Book of Mormon 1 NOTES

8/31/16- 1 Nephi 1-7

The Language of the Plates-

1 Nephi 1:1-2 written in Egyptian to save space (Mormon
- Book of Mormon written in Egyptian, “learning of the Jews” & “language of the
Egyptians”
Mormon 9:32-
- “Reformed Egyptian, handed down to us” W9:33) lead to “imperfections” in record,
translation errors.

Many Prophets Prophecy

1 Nephi 1:4,20
- Other Prophets: Jeremiah, Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk.
- Zedekiah is the king of Judah as Lehi leaves
- 589-587 BC THE SCATTERING*****
The Journey Begins
1 Nephi 2:2, 5-6
- Faith and deliverance
Lehi’s Son’s
1 Nephi 2:12, 15-16, 19
- Lamen/Lemuel- Eldest, murmured against father, knew not the dealings of God,
complied but unhappy, followed begrudgingly.
- Nephi- Youngest, but large in stature, great desire to know the mysteries of God,
prayerful, humble
- Sam- Nephi older brother, faithful, listens to Nephi
1 Nephi 3:2-3,5,7,31
- L&L vs Nephi, understanding of how God commands his servants