I will declare his generation, by sharing with others the joyful message of the gospel of jesus christ. Why does king benjamin emphasize the blood of christ. Isaiah 53 is unsurpassed in the book of mormon, if not in all of scripture, for its detailed prophetic images of the suffering and death of the supernally meek servant of god. What follows is not a list of dos and donts on the part of king benjamin but rather a characterization of individuals and families who have been born of the spirit. Analytical and contextual commentary of the book of mormon, takes a detailed, nearly versebyverse look at the book of mormon. In these great scriptures from the book of mormon, we learn that those who are qualified by faith and repentance and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the gospel will have their sins borne by the lord jesus christ. I suspect mosiah 15 particularly the first few verses may cause some confusion. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon sharman bookwalter hummel, editor selections from all four volumes teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w.
Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the teachings of abinadi and the prophecies of christ contained in mosiah chapters 14 through 17. Welch, isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, ed. After quoting of those chapters in a row, nephi expresses his enthusiasm for them. His tone in chapters 9 and 10 is guarded because he sees the future of his peoplethat they are likely to suffer many more battles because of the hatred of the lamanites. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. The phrase comprising chapters 9 to 22 inclusive was added when the book of mormon was published in chapter format in the 1879 edition. I would look at bible commentaries to see what the discussion of isaiah 53 was and if it sounded anything like mos 15 and 16.
Mosiah 15 16 form the central message in the book of mosiah. In this setting, abinadi taught the true meaning of the law of moses, quoted. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Most of the time he would be doing probably the best. Millett, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volume 2, p. Chapters 10, 15, 19, and 22 are composed of nephis commentary on several themes relating the history and fate of the jews. And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the son of god, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the father, being the father and the son the father, because he was conceived by the power of god. My soul delighteth in the words of isaiah, he writes. Why is isaiah quoted so much in the book of mormon. Chapter 12 mormon s commentary on the condition of the peoplehuman frailty and the goodness and power of godblessed are the penitentmen to be judged according to their works chapter beginning of the prophecy of samuel the lamanitesamuel proclaims his prophecies from the city wall sword of justice to fall on fourth generationnephite. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
Its the only answer you are ever going to get to that question why read the book of mormon in this dispensation. And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the son of god, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the father, being the father and the son mosiah 15. Oaks explained how one becomes a son or daughter of jesus christ. Commentary on 1st nephi below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Book of mormon central, why did king benjamins people gather in tents around the temple.
Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Discussions on the book of mormon mosiah 1417 originally aired. A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested.
The coronation of mosiah by king benjamin was a grand ceremonial event that parallels the installation of kings in ancient israel and other near eastern countries of antiquity, suggesting that the nephites continued to practice old world traditions in the americas. Dec 05, 2009 this feature is not available right now. The title page of the book of mormon declares that a major purpose of the book is the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god see also 2 nephi 26. The title refers to mosiah ii, a king of the nephites at zarahemla.
Book of mormon commentary volume two entitled these records are true is 532 pages in length and covers the books of jacob, enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon and mosiah. Jan 18, 2018 mosiah 15 and 16 is abinadis exegesis on isaiah 53, the suffering servant. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon mosiah 1417 originally aired. For o how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that is the founder of peace, yea, even the lord, who has redeemed his people. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. In the story of abinadi, he is condemned by the priests of noah, and he is in the process of being burned to death when he utters a prophetic curse, a part of which is not only strange, but doesnt find its fulfillment in the book of mormon story until. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. The lord himselfthe redeemeris likewise beautiful as he brings good tidings. Insights from my daily study of the book of mormon. The editor text scanned all four volumes of the series to about half the original by eliminating those portions the editor felt not necessary to the verses under discussion. The purpose of this two volume series is to make easily available selections from lectures transcribed and published in four volumes as teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. King benjamin bore testimony to his sons that the plates of brass, that had been brought from jerusalem and preserved by the hand of god, were true. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon.
King benjamins coronation of mosiah, from charting the book of mormon. The messiah will be will be both father and son, the united eternal father of heaven and earth. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. And now i say unto you that the time shall come that the salvation of the lord shall be declared to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people mosiah 15. Declaring that an angel from god had stood before him and revealed important truths about the coming of the messiah and his mission to atone for the sins. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Book of mormon commentary mosiah 15 page 1 of 9 mosiah 15 is a commentary on mosiah 14 isaiah 53 isaiah 53 mosiah 14 abinadis commentary mosiah 14. It marshals the best of modern scholarship and new insights into a consistent picture of the book of mormon as a historical document created in and reflecting a particular place, time, and culture. The book covers the time period between ca bc and 91 bc, except for when the book has a flashback into the record of zeniff, which starts at ca 200 bc, according to footnotes. Mosiah 15 and 16 is abinadis exegesis on isaiah 53, the suffering servant. He was the father of king benjamin and the first of two individuals in the book of mormon with the name mosiah. See book of mormon central, why did king benjamin teach the plan of salvation at king mosiahs coronation.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the. Because jesus christ took upon himself flesh, abinadi informs us that he is the son. Book of mormon central, why did king benjamin say that his people would be sons and daughters at gods right hand. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Abinadis commentary on isaiah in the book of mormon. The scriptural commentary presented here is based on books of scripture recognized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, so youll see scriptures from several books like the bible, the book of. What a great and inexpensive way to take 15 pounds of books with you wherever you go. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach. How christ is both the father and the sonhe will make intercession and bear the transgressions of his peoplethey and all the holy prophets. Although most book of mormon passages are easy to understand, some are more. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose.
Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon mosiah 1417 episode info. Mosiah ii, the grandson, was benjamins son and was king of the nephite nation from about 124 bc to 91 bc. Because of his exalted station before his birth, as the one who created the universe, he is the father. In the old testament, the shema was a main priestly blessing that is pronounced by jews even today. This has caused many to wonder whether the book of mormon teaches a. In fact im reminded of a sunday school class over a decade ago now where a teacher asked the class what the book of mormon taught us. Someone claimed something along the lines of it restoring a complete and true. Nephi actually quotes 15 chapters from the book of isaiah in his writings isaiah 214, 4849, paraphrases another isaiah 29, and provides extensive commentary on those chapters.
Mosiah i, the grandfather, was a nephite prophet who led the nephites from the land of nephi to the land of zarahemla and was later appointed king. In reading the book of mormon no one is ever doing something he shouldnt be doing. Chapter 15 the law of moses superseded the giver of the law fulfils the law the people there present were declared to be the sheep of another fold. I would that ye should understand that a god himself shall b come down among the children of men, and shall c redeem his people 2 and because he a dwelleth in b flesh he shall be called the c son of god, and having subjected the flesh to the d will of the e father, being the father and the son. King benjamin teaches his sons the language and prophecies of their fatherstheir religion and civilization have been preserved because of the records kept on the various plates mosiah is chosen as king and is given custody of the records and other things.
To have the lords spirit is to do the things that the lord would do. Mosiah 15 of how christ is both the father and the son could also be read as. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. The book of mosiah is named after mosiah ii, the grandson. The words of mormon were written by mormon in around a. Ricks, kingship, coronation, and covenant in mosiah 16, in king benjamins speech. May 27, 2019 nephi actually quotes 15 chapters from the book of isaiah in his writings isaiah 214, 4849, paraphrases another isaiah 29, and provides extensive commentary on those chapters. But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness. Hugh nibley, teachings of the book of mormon, 4 vols. The book of mormon is brilliant in its simple, powerful, and inspiring exegesis of sometimes vague, short, or hard to understand bible passages. Mosiah 1516 form the central message in the book of mosiah. May 11, 2008 chapters 10, 15, 19, and 22 are composed of nephis commentary on several themes relating the history and fate of the jews.
In the first 22 years of zeniffs reign, it appears that he had only one battle with the lamanites mosiah 9. His grandson, mosiah ii was benjamins son and was king of the nephite nation from. On the occasion of his son mosiahs ascension to the nephite throne mosiah 1. Adam clarke bible commentary in the book of mormon.
Mosiah 15 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. A lightthat can never be darkened may 410 in the strength of the lord mosiah 9. Jun 27, 20 and little children also have eternal life. We examine abinadis teaching in mosiah 15 that father and son are one eternal god, and explore the possibility that in this context, father and son are not being used as names. Ritual complexes in mesoamerica and the book of mormon, interpreter.