I posted on Facebook that I thought we should change the day we meet to Thursday. Should we start this week? I am all for it.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
2 Nephi 8&9
This is not going to be an extensive review of what happened on Friday, but I will try to highlight some of our thoughts that we discussed. Many of us had either read the material a couple of weeks ago or had not got through both chapters, but thanks to notes in the margins and a quick review of what was being said. We had a great discussion.
We started discussing in Chapter 8 verse 5 about the line "mine arm shall judge the people." We figured that it meant Jesus Christ. Other verses also reference his arm through out the chapter. Like verse 9.
Once again we saw reference to "Awake". Every time I read verses that say that I think, this is obviously important and we need to review what is being said. Verses that say Awake and those that follow have much meat in them. After verse 9 says Awake - then we read in verse 12 that "I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you." Do we remember that when we are entrenched in sin or as we drift away from right? Even verse 13 says ". . . forgettest the Lord thy maker, that has stretched forth the heavens,. . . " vs 15 "I am the Lord thy God, whose waves roared; the Lord of Hosts is my name." vs 16 " . . . Behold, thou art my people." It is just amazing to hear those words. There is much that can be taken from these verses, but if we see it as a reminder that GOD IS WITH US AND FOR US. Then maybe we can do a little better each day.
We also liked the reference in chapter 8 vs 2 about Sarah. Again we discussed how important that Isaiah (and God) for that matter feel about women. There are many women referenced in both the bible and Book of Mormon. We are told here to not only look to Abraham, but to also look to Sarah. We felt that these verses although directed at the Children of Israel are also directed to any who accept the gospel. That is us.
Chapter 9 has a beautiful reference to the plan of salvation starting in verse 6. I loved how it talks about the atonement and how important it is in helping us to overcome death. But also to overcome our carnal natures and be able to overcome Satans power. This chapter is one that needs to be read over and over again. To help us see that the atonement and God's love for us are eternal and that the value is beyond anything we might imagine. Read it if you haven't had a chance.
We discussed all about the "Wo UNTO's" and each of us had one that stuck out clearly in our minds. I loved Diana's memory of verse 31. And wo unto the deaf that will not hear; for they shall perish." Her deaf companion read it and was totally offended, her knowledge of the gospel had been limited by her deafness. She didn't realize that being deaf in this verse is all about those who chose not to hear - not those who are born deaf or lose their hearing.
Vs 47"Would I harrow up your souls if your minds were pure?" is about how these words would not be as hard for us to listen to if we were free from sin. Vs 48 says. "Behold, if ye were holy I would speak unto you of holiness; but as ye are not holy, . . . I teach you the consequences of sin."
Sorry this has gone on and on. It is hard to put on paper(computer) what was discussed in an hour long group. There is so much more then what I have written. Plus you are getting my perspective only. I love this group and know that my testimony of the Book of Mormon increases each day as I read from its pages. Thanks for putting this together and thanks to those who contribute each week.
NEXT WEEK we will discuss 2 Nephi Chapters 10 and 11. Are we still meeting on Friday or should we change it to a new day? I will leave that decision up to Naomi and she can add or change my note here to give us a heads up to when we will be meeting.
We started discussing in Chapter 8 verse 5 about the line "mine arm shall judge the people." We figured that it meant Jesus Christ. Other verses also reference his arm through out the chapter. Like verse 9.
Once again we saw reference to "Awake". Every time I read verses that say that I think, this is obviously important and we need to review what is being said. Verses that say Awake and those that follow have much meat in them. After verse 9 says Awake - then we read in verse 12 that "I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you." Do we remember that when we are entrenched in sin or as we drift away from right? Even verse 13 says ". . . forgettest the Lord thy maker, that has stretched forth the heavens,. . . " vs 15 "I am the Lord thy God, whose waves roared; the Lord of Hosts is my name." vs 16 " . . . Behold, thou art my people." It is just amazing to hear those words. There is much that can be taken from these verses, but if we see it as a reminder that GOD IS WITH US AND FOR US. Then maybe we can do a little better each day.
We also liked the reference in chapter 8 vs 2 about Sarah. Again we discussed how important that Isaiah (and God) for that matter feel about women. There are many women referenced in both the bible and Book of Mormon. We are told here to not only look to Abraham, but to also look to Sarah. We felt that these verses although directed at the Children of Israel are also directed to any who accept the gospel. That is us.
Chapter 9 has a beautiful reference to the plan of salvation starting in verse 6. I loved how it talks about the atonement and how important it is in helping us to overcome death. But also to overcome our carnal natures and be able to overcome Satans power. This chapter is one that needs to be read over and over again. To help us see that the atonement and God's love for us are eternal and that the value is beyond anything we might imagine. Read it if you haven't had a chance.
We discussed all about the "Wo UNTO's" and each of us had one that stuck out clearly in our minds. I loved Diana's memory of verse 31. And wo unto the deaf that will not hear; for they shall perish." Her deaf companion read it and was totally offended, her knowledge of the gospel had been limited by her deafness. She didn't realize that being deaf in this verse is all about those who chose not to hear - not those who are born deaf or lose their hearing.
Vs 47"Would I harrow up your souls if your minds were pure?" is about how these words would not be as hard for us to listen to if we were free from sin. Vs 48 says. "Behold, if ye were holy I would speak unto you of holiness; but as ye are not holy, . . . I teach you the consequences of sin."
Sorry this has gone on and on. It is hard to put on paper(computer) what was discussed in an hour long group. There is so much more then what I have written. Plus you are getting my perspective only. I love this group and know that my testimony of the Book of Mormon increases each day as I read from its pages. Thanks for putting this together and thanks to those who contribute each week.
NEXT WEEK we will discuss 2 Nephi Chapters 10 and 11. Are we still meeting on Friday or should we change it to a new day? I will leave that decision up to Naomi and she can add or change my note here to give us a heads up to when we will be meeting.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Book Club Canceled
Hey Everyone,
I decided to cancel book club today because of the snow, our lack of keys, my lack of a car, and the fact that my kiddos just started another round of fevers :( We will start back up next Friday if all the stars align. In the meantime, if there is anything you wanted to share about this week's study, please post it on the blog for the rest of us to enjoy! Miss you all and see you soon.
Naomi
I decided to cancel book club today because of the snow, our lack of keys, my lack of a car, and the fact that my kiddos just started another round of fevers :( We will start back up next Friday if all the stars align. In the meantime, if there is anything you wanted to share about this week's study, please post it on the blog for the rest of us to enjoy! Miss you all and see you soon.
Naomi
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Quick Question...
Hey Ladies,
Sorry I published before I wrote anything... Oh well. I was just wondering if anyone made it to last weeks meeting and if so, what new chapters did you decide to discuss for this week? Please let me know so that I can get the right study in for the week. Thanks!
Naomi
Sorry I published before I wrote anything... Oh well. I was just wondering if anyone made it to last weeks meeting and if so, what new chapters did you decide to discuss for this week? Please let me know so that I can get the right study in for the week. Thanks!
Naomi
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Sad but true...
Hello Ladies,
Although I've missed our discussions very much over the break, I'm afraid I won't make it to the BOM book club tomorrow. It turns out my whole family got some weird virus over Christmas break that is EXTREMELY contagious and lasts up to 3 WEEKS! We are going on day 16 of fevers, conjunctivitis, sore throats, and congested coughs. Its totally survivable but I don't want any of your families to catch it. Hopefully you will all still be able to meet, and perhaps you can put notes up on the blog so I know what you discussed. :) Have a fantastic day!
Naomi
Although I've missed our discussions very much over the break, I'm afraid I won't make it to the BOM book club tomorrow. It turns out my whole family got some weird virus over Christmas break that is EXTREMELY contagious and lasts up to 3 WEEKS! We are going on day 16 of fevers, conjunctivitis, sore throats, and congested coughs. Its totally survivable but I don't want any of your families to catch it. Hopefully you will all still be able to meet, and perhaps you can put notes up on the blog so I know what you discussed. :) Have a fantastic day!
Naomi
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