Christ reminds the Disciples that the Church is His and is named after Him. The Disciples are transfigured and three are translated so they can serve the Children of Israel on the Earth until Christ returns. The people establish a Zion society that lasts for about 200 years until the 4th Generation when pride and division destroys the peace.

Christ teaches about the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecies regarding the Children of Israel. He admonishes everyone to study the scriptures and he gives the Nephites the same prophecies and promises as he gave to Malachi to share with Israel.

To help understand many of the prophecies recorded in the scriptures, a general understanding of the history of the Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (Israel), and their descendants is invaluable. This a brief history to help with that understanding.

The Savior continues teaching the children of Israel on the American Continent how to pray, ponder, and minister. He institutes the sacrament, blesses the children, and heals the sick.

Christ gives the same sermon he gave on the mount in Jerusalem. We discuss some of the Beatitudes, how to pray, the Law of Moses being fulfilled, the other sheep and, and the gathering of Israel.

The signs of Christ's death are fulfilled and the Children of Israel on the American Continents who survived have witnessed major destruction, storms, and complete darkness. They are called to repent and gather to witness the more important event in The Book of Mormon, the visitation of the Savior.

Signs and wonders leading up to the birth of the Savior help bolster the faith of the righteous but stir up contention for the wicked. The pride cycle churns ever faster as the secret combinations eventually destroy civilized and governed society.

Samuel the Lamanite calls the Nephites to repentance and prophesies of the signs of Christ's birth and death. He teaches what we must do to prepare ourselves for Christ's coming.

The pride cycle, secret combinations, wars, murder, wickedness, repentance, famine, humbling, and prophecy. There is so much in these chapters in Helaman! Ultimately, we must build upon the Rock who is our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

I am taking my son, Henry, to BYU this week and will not be able to record and edit this week's podcast. Look for a double episode covering most of Helaman next week. Thanks for understanding!