Week 10/18: 3rd Nephi

3 Nephi Ch. 1-7 Look for similarities between then and now

• people still dying

• Wickedness and abominations increase

How can a miracle strengthen someone who's faithful?

• provide reassurance

• Some people need concrete proof

3 Nephi 4-9

Why torture the righteousness?

Why do signs fail to convert the wicked?

• the wicked already have their mind made up

• The wicked refuse to believe in anything other than their own beliefs

D&C 63: 7-11

3 Nephi 1:10-14 Lord came to Nephi

15-21 unbelievers/doubters

3 Nephi 1:8

How do we look for signs/

• first step is knowing what you're looking for

• Watch steadfastly

What experiences help us remain faithful?

3 Nephi: 3

Gideon's statements: "...foolish and vain, unconquerable spirit, threaten to kill them"

Gideon manipulated Lachoneus as a leader

3 Nephi 3:11-12 Lachoneus' reaction to Gideon's letter

• He tells his people to cry unto the Lord for strength

• Pray for help

There's a peace of mind knowing the Lord is on your side

You can still be a believer and fight back

Meekness is NOT weakness

3 Nephis 7:7-8

• contention in the land

• Righteous turned wicked

You must be full converted to the Lord