Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 17 - Ephraim and Syria wage war against ...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 16 - Isaiah sees the Lord—Isaiah's sins are forgiven

I discuss 2 Nephi 16.

Isaiah sees the Lord—Isaiah's sins are forgiven—He is called to prophesy—He prophesies of the rejection by the Jews of Christ's teachings—A remnant will return—Compare Isaiah 6. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 15 - The Lord's vineyard (Israel) will become desolate.

I discuss 2 Nephi 15.

The Lord’s vineyard (Israel) will become desolate, and His people will be scattered—Woes will come upon them in their apostate and scattered state—The Lord will lift an ensign and gather Israel—Compare Isaiah 5. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 14 - Zion and her daughters will be redeemed and cleansed

I discuss 2 Nephi 14.

Zion and her daughters will be redeemed and cleansed in the millennial day—Compare Isaiah 4. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 13 - Judah and Jerusalem will be punished for their disobedience

I discuss 2 Nephi 13.

Judah and Jerusalem will be punished for their disobedience—The Lord pleads for and judges His people—The daughters of Zion are cursed and tormented for their worldliness—Compare Isaiah 3. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 12 - Isaiah sees the latter-day temple, gathering of Israel

I discuss 2 Nephi 12.

Isaiah sees the latter-day temple, gathering of Israel, and millennial judgment and peace—The proud and wicked will be brought low at the Second Coming—Compare Isaiah 2. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 11 - Jacob saw his Redeemer—The law of Moses typifies Christ

I discuss 2 Nephi 11.

Jacob saw his Redeemer—The law of Moses typifies Christ and proves He will come. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 10 - Jacob explains that the Jews will crucify their God.

I discuss 2 Nephi 10.

Jacob explains that the Jews will crucify their God—They will be scattered until they begin to believe in Him—America will be a land of liberty where no king will rule—Reconcile yourselves to God and gain salvation through His grace. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 9 - The Jews will be gathered in all their lands of promise

I discuss 2 Nephi 9.

Jacob explains that the Jews will be gathered in all their lands of promise—The Atonement ransoms man from the Fall—The bodies of the dead will come forth from the grave, and their spirits from hell and from paradise—They will be judged—The Atonement saves from death, hell, the devil, and endless torment—The righteous are to be saved in the kingdom of God—Penalties for sins are set forth—The Holy One of Israel is the keeper of the gate. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 8 - In the last days, the Lord will comfort Zion and gather Israel

I discuss 2 Nephi 8.

Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: In the last days, the Lord will comfort Zion and gather Israel—The redeemed will come to Zion amid great joy—Compare Isaiah 51 and 52:1--2. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 7 - Jacob Continues Reading: Isaiah Speaks Messianically.

I discuss 2 Nephi 7.

Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: Isaiah speaks messianically—The Messiah will have the tongue of the learned—He will give His back to the smiters—He will not be confounded—Compare Isaiah 50. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 6 - Jacob Recounts Jewish History

I discuss 2 Nephi 6.

Jacob recounts Jewish history: The Babylonian captivity and return; the ministry and crucifixion of the Holy One of Israel; the help received from the Gentiles; and the Jews’ latter-day restoration when they believe in the Messiah. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 5 - The Nephites Separate Themselves from the Lamanites

I discuss 2 Nephi 5.

The Nephites separate themselves from the Lamanites, keep the law of Moses, and build a temple—Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cut off from the presence of the Lord, are cursed, and become a scourge unto the Nephites. About 588--559 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 4 - Nephi Puts His Trust in the Lord Forever

I discuss 2 Nephi 4.

Lehi counsels and blesses his posterity—He dies and is buried—Nephi glories in the goodness of God—Nephi puts his trust in the Lord forever. About 588--570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 3 - Joseph in Egypt saw the Nephites in vision

I discuss 2 Nephi 3.

Joseph in Egypt saw the Nephites in vision—He prophesied of Joseph Smith, the latter-day seer; of Moses, who would deliver Israel; and of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. About 588--570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 2 - Redemption comes through the Holy Messiah

I discuss 2 Nephi 2.

Redemption comes through the Holy Messiah—Freedom of choice (agency) is essential to existence and progression—Adam fell that men might be—Men are free to choose liberty and eternal life. About 588–570 B.C.