You may want to invite students to read Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–17 to discover what will happen to those who refuse to repent and accept the Savior’s redemption. The Lord, Jesus Christ, becomes the Father of our Spirits. King Limhi was apparently highly impressed that King Mosiah, in Zarahemla, had such a great gift as to be able to translate the twenty-four Jaredite plates. Mosiah Chapter 14 | Book Home | Next: Mosiah Chapter 16. For the most part, they will inherit the terrestial kingdom and will be resurrected as "those who are Christ's at his coming" (or those who come forth in the afternoon of the first resurrection, see DC 88:99). He explains that Christ's seed are those who have heard the prophets, hearkened to them, believed in the Lord's redemption, and looked forward to the remission of their sins. In this exposition, they explained the meaning of certain scriptures in which Jesus Christ is designated as the Father. Yet, He made an unusual transition on that first Christmas-he was transformed from God to newborn child. Mosiah 15:1–9. A continuation of this, the resurrection of the just, has been in operation since, and will be greatly extended, or brought to pass in a general way, in connection with the coming of Christ in His glory. He gave up wealth, power, dominion, and the fullness of his glory-for what?-for taunting, mocking, humiliation, and subjection. And thus he shall bring salvation to all those who shall believe on his name; this being the intent of this last sacrifice, to bring about the bowels of mercy, which overpowereth justice, and bringeth about means unto men that they may have faith unto repentance. Invite several students to take turns reading aloud from Mosiah 15:1–7. What then should be our definition of "the first resurrection"? Abinadi used the term “first resurrection” when he referred to the resurrection of the righteous and the innocent. There are many signs of the times. In other words, we must meet the demands of justice. . If not resolved, broken laws can cause your life to be miserable and would keep you from returning to God” (Richard G. Scott, “The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 42). This is the meaning of the following passage, their resurrection cometh to pass before the resurrection of those who die after the resurrection of Christ (Alma 40:19). Christ is “the Father” in several ways, which are delved deeply by others in many books, but briefly: 2. Explain that although the Savior paid the price that was required for Him to be able to stand between us and the demands of justice, we must choose to accept the Savior’s offer of redemption from our sins. Since God's children are the ones transgressing His laws, justice demands that they pay the appropriate price. Write Justice under Punishment. They have been sentenced to pay large fines as punishment, and there is no legal and honest way they can avoid paying the fines on their own. (LDS Church News, Deseret News, Mar 30, 1996). Point out that just as Abinadi is an example of someone who was true to God in all circumstances, King Noah is an example of someone who was not true to God. Apparently, we may not fully appreciate the justice and mercy of God until we stand before him in judgment. Through Him mercy can be fully extended to each of us without offending the eternal law of justice. Thus we see that Abinadi's teachings coincide with the Savior's rendition of events which are to occur just prior to the destruction of the wicked and the Second Coming of the Lord. phrases from both chapters in his summation in Mosiah 15-16 of the mission of the Messiah. (Conference Reports, Oct. 1931, p. 13). "But know this: Truth, glorious truth, proclaims there is such a Mediator. Abinadi refers to the former as those who did not have salvation declared unto them. 80.)" The phrase appears to be an English translation of the biblical Because Jesus Christ took upon himself flesh, Abinadi informs us that he is the Son. This doctrine is subtly repeated by Abinadi. Ask the class to follow along, looking for how Abinadi remained true to God. If it is only tolerable for them, that must not mean a celestial glory. The Sunday School answer is that they are "one in purpose," and that concept encapsulates a portion of the doctrine. . All mankind can be protected by the law of justice, and at once each of us individually may be extended the redeeming and healing blessing of mercy. Ask if any students would like to share what they have done in the past to be true to the Lord during difficult times. Mosiah 15:1–9. "The extension of mercy will not be automatic. These people would have the gospel preached to them in the spirit world and would be able to receive all of the blessings given to those resurrected at the time of the first resurrection, even though they would not be resurrected until … It is 'all the way,' not halfway. Otherwise He won't bear our sins and redeem us from our transgressions. 2, p. 174), "To those who lived before the resurrection of Christ, the day of his coming forth from the dead was known as the first resurrection. (Read particularly D&C 93:2-4, 17.) The full recompense for every transgression, however minor or however deep, will be exacted from us to the uttermost farthing. Choosing such spiritual submission is the highest act of deliberate, individual will: 'And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt' (Mark 14:36; emphasis added). 2, p. 231), "This Man of Galilee knew little but misunderstanding and ingratitude and criticism and abuse; but he never complained, and at the end of the day he was as sweet as at dawn. Thus came the voice of the Lord unto me, saying: All who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial kingdom of God; Also all that shall die henceforth without a knowledge of it, who would have received it with all their hearts, shall be heirs of that kingdom; For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts. And what of the Holy Ghost? According to the divine plan the truth of the gospel must eventually be declared to them, for it is written that '... the voice of the Lord is unto all men, and there is none to escape; and there is no eye that shall not see, neither ear that shall not hear, neither heart that shall not be penetrated.' . He taught the disciples, For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me (Jn 6:38), and My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work (Jn 4:34). Invite several students who are willing to share their testimonies of and appreciation for Jesus Christ’s role as our Redeemer. Christ is referred to as the Father because of his function in creating heaven and earth. Obviously not! The justice of God demands that every time a law of God is violated, there is a punishment for the transgression. It reads: 14 A… As Mosiah 15:3 says, "The Father, because he was conceived by the power of God." And the angel said unto me: Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father! As Abinadi explained to the priests of Noah the manner in which God would gain “victory over death," he declares that God “breaketh the bands of death” (Mosiah 15:8). (Mosiah 15:21-25; Alma 40.) All of Benjamin's people had made the transition, for they were spiritually begotten...changed through faith on his name (Mosiah 5:7). Explain that although the Savior paid for the sins of all people [see 2 Nephi 9:21], those who persist “in the ways of sin and rebellion against God” by refusing to repent place themselves in a condition “as though there was no redemption made” [Mosiah 16:5] for their sins.). "Here again we see Abinadi's play upon words, his use of words with equivalent meanings-flesh, Son, and man on the one hand; Spirit, Father, and God, on the other. Mosiah 15: 14-18 — LeGrand Baker — ancient temple drama This week’s scripture, is an explanation of one of the most beautiful and most often quoted passages of Isaiah. Jesus of Nazareth was no mere mortal. It began with Christ himself. I don’t think I understand the statement in Mosiah 15:2 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. As students identify consequences of breaking God’s laws, erase the word Fines from the board. In many instances the Lord had addressed men as His sons (e.g., D&C 9:1; 34:3; 121:7). As Paul would say, God forbid. "...We are taught that mankind through the ages will be judged by the privileges and opportunities to know the truth. Abinadi, in the Book of Mormon, gives us the explanation. But they are also one in omniscience, omnipotence, wisdom, and grace. They continue to proclaim the same message that Abinadi did, that salvation comes through the sacrifice of the Only-Begotten, to break the bands of death and satisfy the demands of justice. There seems to be a consensus among serious biblical scholars that this passage from Isaiah was written during the Babylonian exile, in other words, it appears to have been written after Lehi left Jerusalem. Jesus of Nazareth was no mere mortal. And now, are they not his seed? 'There was no other good enough to pay the price of sin' (Hymns no. This is because they would not receive of the power of Christ's atonement for sins. Those who die before the resurrection of Christ were to be resurrected with Christ. Read this week's … When members of the Church speak of the "first resurrection," they are referring to the resurrection of the righteous which occurs at the Second Coming. 436 Lecture 36 Mosiah 16-18 . We are used to differentiating Elohim from Jehovah with the terms "Father" and "Son." Mosiah 15:2-4 After Abinadi delivered the message the Lord had sent him to share, King Noah and his priests threatened to kill him if he would not take back what he had said. Abinadi taught that those who died without a knowledge of the gospel before Christ’s resurrection could also “have a part in the first resurrection, or have eternal life” (Mosiah 15:24). "It was all made possible by the Savior's splendid submissiveness. Alma hid and wrote the words of Abinadi. Mosiah 28:6–7: Alma 17:35: Alma 19:23: And it came to pass that 1 king Mosiah went and inquired of the Lord if he should let his sons go up among the Lamanites to preach the word. As students study Mosiah 17 today, invite them to look for reasons why it is important for us to stand up for what is right, even when it may be difficult to do so. Then he says, Now can I get them through?...So he goes ahead as our sponsor and clears the legal difficulties. "Willful rebellion" more aptly describes the attitude of Satan than any other phrase. The following excerpts from that statement may help students understand Abinadi’s teaching about Jesus Christ as Father and Son: “[One] sense in which Jesus Christ is regarded as the ‘Father’ has reference to the relationship between Him and those who accept His gospel and thereby become heirs of eternal life. …. The same idea is expressed in 3 Nephi 1:14, and Ether 4:12. Just as I inherited brown eyes from my father, Christ inherited the power of God. Mosiah 15:25 "And little children also have eternal life." Thus, as our Savior and Redeemer, he answers the ends of the law; he pays the price, he makes sure the irrevocable decrees of a just God are fulfilled, and thereby satisfies the demands of justice. [The Jews in Jerusalem lost this knowledge concerning the Messiah, even with so many prophets pointing to this purpose. The Father, because he was conceived by the power of God, they are one God, yea, the very Eternal Father of heaven and of earth, suffereth temptation, and yieldeth not to the temptation, the will of the Son being swallowed up in the will of the Father, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who shall hereafter publish peace, there cometh a resurrection, even a first resurrection, in their ignorance, not having salvation declared unto them, the Lord redeemeth none such that rebel against him...that have wilfully rebelled, salvation...shall be declared to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. One of Noah’s priests, Alma, believed Abinadi. Mosiah 15:1 I would that ye should understand that God himself shall come down among the children of men, and shall redeem his people (Illustration): Isaiah's Vision of Christ [Robert T. Barrett, Verse Markers, Book of Mormon, Vol. First, he is referred to as the Father by virtue of divine investiture. Alan Goff, “Positivism and the Priority of Ideology in Mosiah-First Theories of Book of Mormon Production,” FARMS … Invite students to answer the following question in their study journals: What will you do to be true to God in all circumstances? The first was inaugurated by the resurrection of Jesus Christ; immediately following which many of the saints came forth from their graves. Invite a student to read Mosiah 15:8–9 aloud. Steven L. Olsen, “Prophecy and History: Structuring the Abridgment of the Nephite Records,” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 15, no. The only individual who met the qualifications needed to act as an intercessor was Jesus Christ. (JS-M 1:4) In the rest of the chapter, many signs are given and then the Lord says, this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world, for a witness unto all nations, and then shall the end come, or the destruction of the wicked (JS-M 1:31, italics added). Joseph Smith also recorded, I also beheld that all children who die before they arrive at the years of accountability are saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven (DC 137:10). Those who exhibit willful rebellion are on the shallow end of the mercy pool. 454 Lecture 37 Mosiah 19-20 . Accordingly, Samuel the Lamanite prophesied of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning (Hel 14:12, italics added). Isaiah Chapter 15 Explained. In its place, write Misery and Shut out from the presence of God under Punishment. Invite a student to read Mosiah 17:11 aloud. Nephi said of them, the atonement satisfieth the demands of his justice upon all those who have not the law given to them (2 Ne 9:26). It means that Jesus Christ can also be called “the Father,” for a number of important reasons. But do you have to be a prophet to be born again? Based on how Abinadi’s words and example affected Alma and King Noah, how would you complete the statement on the board? 61-2). It includes all those who are resurrected at the Second Coming of Christ. What DC 137 doesn't tell us is what will happen to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel but would not have received it with all their hearts. Read Mosiah 11:1–2, 5–7, 14–19, and mark words and phrases that describe Noah’s actions and what he sought for after becoming king. He spoke of this as the condescension of God, asking Nephi, Knowest thou the condescension of God… that nothing is held back-whether turf, attitude, or hobbies. Abinadi teaches what the requirements are for this process. Some will inherit a celestial glory. To conclude his historic speech, King Benjamin expressed the hope that his people “should be steadfast and immoveable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his ” ( Mosiah 5:15; emphasis added). I see that Ronald has beat me to this, Graham, but by way of amplification, let me add my understanding: 1. Ask the class to follow along, looking for whom Jesus Christ redeems from their sins. 194). It will be through covenant with Him. In D&C 93:4, Christ further explains, "The Father because he gave me of his fullness." He also taught that Jesus Christ would bring about the Resurrection of all people and that the righteous would come forth in the First Resurrection, meaning they would be resurrected before the wicked. (D. & C. 76-77). I have discussed at length several of these scriptures in which Christ is called the Father, in The Heart of the Gospel: … About 148 B.C. .We honor them. How wondrous it is to truly understand what was packaged in that tiny body held by mother Mary? The prophets, then are the servants of Jesus Christ and have been from the beginning of time. The Nephite prophets and saints were also part of this "first resurrection," I commanded my servant Samuel, the Lamanite, that he should testify unto this people, that at the day that the Father should glorify his name in me that there were many saints who should arise from the dead, and should appear unto many, and should minister unto them. Book of Mormon Videos: Seminary Teacher Instructions, “The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness,”, “The Father and the Son: A Doctrinal Exposition by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles,”. "Being 'swallowed up' means being totally enveloped-without question, protest, reservation, or resentment. Will come forth in the First Resurrection, Will not be part of the First Resurrection. Ask students to listen for some consequences of breaking God’s laws: “Justice … requires that every broken law be satisfied. Conclude with your testimony. 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