Thursday, May 6, 2010

Seminary: 100 Ether 4-6

Background: The brother of Jared brought stones to the Lord to touch and give light so that his people might have light in their vessels as they traveled the ocean. He sees the Lord’s finger due to his faith. The Lord is surprised by his faith and grants his petition.


What did the brother of Jared see while on the mountain talking to the Lord?

• The finger of the Lord, his spiritual body

• He showed him “all things”

What time period did these take place? (many years prior to the birth of Abraham)

What events are we aware of that happened prior to this time?

What interactions has the Lord had with the people?

Ether 4:1

What was the brother of Jared commanded?

• That he should go down and write the things that he saw and hide them up until after the time that Christ should be lifted to the cross.

Why was it important for the brother of Jared to write down what he saw?

What were the things that the brother of Jared saw?

Ether 4:4

Why do you think the Lord wanted the things that he saw hidden until after his resurrection?

In speaking about the gentiles the Lord said:

Ether 4:7

What did the Lord say would happen to the Gentiles?

Ether 4:8

What does “accursed” mean?

• Under a curse; doomed; ill-fated; damnable; detestable

Who are those people that would “deny” these things?

What does it mean to contend with something?

What would happen to these persons?

Why would they be accursed?

Ether 4:11

What would happen to those who believe in these words?

Ether 4:13

What does the Lord have in store for the Gentiles?

Ether 4:19

Who did he say would be blessed in this verse?

What does it mean to “be faithful unto his name”?

What will they receive?

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