Summary

In this episode, Jeffery Downs discusses Second Nephi chapter 27. He explores the prophecies about the Book of Mormon and its coming forth. Jeffery emphasizes the importance of faith and the role of witnesses in establishing the truth of the Book of Mormon. He also highlights the need for personal study, pondering, and prayer to develop a strong testimony. Jeffery concludes by expressing his gratitude for the restored gospel and the opportunity to be a witness of Jesus Christ.

Takeaways

The Book of Mormon is a fulfillment of prophecy and a testament of Jesus Christ. Faith is essential in receiving and understanding the word of God. The Lord provides witnesses to establish the truth of His word. Personal study, pondering, and prayer are necessary to develop a strong testimony. The Lord's work is a marvelous work and a wonder, and He is able to do His own work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting 00:58 Continuing Prophecies 01:26 Drunken with Iniquity 03:51 The Book Delivered and Witnessed 04:47 The Marvelous Work and a Wonder 07:39 Woes to Those Who Reject the Word 09:49 The Book Hid from the World 11:22 The Lord's Work and Witness 13:41 The Prophecy Fulfilled 14:38 The Dream of a Night Vision 16:05 Binding Ourselves to the Lord 19:21 The Warning to the Wicked 21:13 The Sealed Portion of the Book 22:07 The Translation of the Book 23:05 The Rejection of the Book 24:24 The Witnesses of the Book 25:59 The Book Read by the Power of Christ 27:25 The Faith Required to Receive the Book 29:07 The Witness of the Holy Ghost 30:41 The Lord's Ability to Do His Own Work 32:00 The Woes to Those Who Reject the Word 34:18 The Lord's Power and Omniscience 35:41 The Marvelous Work and a Wonder 37:02 The Fear Taught by the Precepts of Men 38:02 The Lord's Marvelous Work Among His People 39:21 The Meek Shall Increase 41:25 The Wisdom of the Wise and Learned Shall Perish 42:21 The Deaf Shall Hear and the Blind Shall See 44:08 The House of Jacob Shall Not Be Ashamed 45:12 Conclusion and Testimony

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