Below are the quotes that were used in the video.
The Words of Isaiah:
President Russell M. Nelson: “My dear extraordinary youth, you were sent to earth at this precise time, the most crucial time in the history of the world, to help gather Israel. There is nothing happening on this earth right now that is more important than that. There is nothing of greater consequence. Absolutely nothing.
“This gathering should mean everything to you. This is the mission for which you were sent to earth.” (Russell M. Nelson and Wendy W. Nelson, “Hope of Israel” [worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018], ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
President Russell M. Nelson: “Anytime we do anything that helps anyone—on either side of the veil—to make and keep their covenants with God, we are helping to gather Israel.” (“Let God Prevail,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 92–93)
Benjamin Franklin: ‘Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.’
Elder David A. Bednar: Covenants help us access the power of the Savior’s atonement—and in covenants we use our agency, we express and exercise our agency, to accept the terms and conditions of the covenants as they have been established by God. In doing so, we give to God, the only thing we can give him, which is our agency.
“And in so doing, in essence we say not my will but thy will be done. Then and only then are we free. And then and only then do we have access to the full power of the Savior’s atonement. And only in that way do we really understand what it means to be happy (http://radio.lds.org/eng/programs/conversations-episode-1)
Through Covenants, God Promises to:
2 Nephi 7
President Joseph Fielding Smith: One of the most enlightening discourses ever delivered in regard to the Atonement is found in the 9th chapter of 2 Nephi in the Book of Mormon. It is the counsel given by Jacob, brother of Nephi. It should be carefully read by every person seeking salvation” (Answers to Gospel Questions 4:64).
Infinite Atonement Glue-in (2 Nephi 9:7)
“His Atonement is infinite—without an end. [See 2 Nephi 9:7; 25:16; Alma 34:10, 12, 14.] It was also infinite in that all humankind would be saved from never-ending death. It was infinite in terms of His immense suffering. It was infinite in time, putting an end to the preceding prototype of animal sacrifice. It was infinite in scope—it was to be done once for all. [See Hebrews 10:10.] And the mercy of the Atonement extends not only to an infinite number of people, but also to an infinite number of worlds created by Him. [See D&C 76:24; Moses 1:33.] It was infinite beyond any human scale of measurement or mortal comprehension.
“Jesus was the only one who could offer such an infinite atonement, since He was born of a mortal mother and an immortal Father. Because of that unique birthright, Jesus was an infinite Being” (Russell M. Nelson, “The Atonement,” Ensign, Nov. 1996, 35).
“According to eternal law, that atonement required a personal sacrifice by an immortal being not subject to death. Yet He must die and take up His own body again. The Savior was the only one who could accomplish this. From His mother He inherited power to die. From His Father He obtained power over death” (Russell M. Nelson, “Constancy amid Change,” Ensign, Nov. 1993, 34).
Infinite Atonement:
The ‘Awfuls’ (most are found in 2 Nephi 9):
Attitudes and Actions that Distance us from God:
Attitudes and Actions that Bring us Closer to God:
Remember to S.M.I.L.E:
Ideas for teaching:
- Give hope
- For our profit and learning.
- More fully persuades us to believe in the Lord our Redeemer
- “… may be likened unto you” (2 Nephi 6:5).
President Russell M. Nelson: “My dear extraordinary youth, you were sent to earth at this precise time, the most crucial time in the history of the world, to help gather Israel. There is nothing happening on this earth right now that is more important than that. There is nothing of greater consequence. Absolutely nothing.
“This gathering should mean everything to you. This is the mission for which you were sent to earth.” (Russell M. Nelson and Wendy W. Nelson, “Hope of Israel” [worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018], ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
President Russell M. Nelson: “Anytime we do anything that helps anyone—on either side of the veil—to make and keep their covenants with God, we are helping to gather Israel.” (“Let God Prevail,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 92–93)
Benjamin Franklin: ‘Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.’
Elder David A. Bednar: Covenants help us access the power of the Savior’s atonement—and in covenants we use our agency, we express and exercise our agency, to accept the terms and conditions of the covenants as they have been established by God. In doing so, we give to God, the only thing we can give him, which is our agency.
“And in so doing, in essence we say not my will but thy will be done. Then and only then are we free. And then and only then do we have access to the full power of the Savior’s atonement. And only in that way do we really understand what it means to be happy (http://radio.lds.org/eng/programs/conversations-episode-1)
Through Covenants, God Promises to:
2 Nephi 7
- Help us say the right thing at the right time (v.4).
- Open our ears (listen to God) (v.5).
- Help us be determined (v.7).
- Help us not be ashamed (v.7).
- The Lord will be near (v.8).
- Lord God will help me (v.9).
- Walk in the light (v. 10-11).
- Comfort us (v.3).
- Joy and gladness shall be found therein (v.3).
- Strength of God (v.9).
- Bring joy and holiness (v.11).
- Sorrow and mourning shall flee away (v.11).
- “I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you (v.12).
President Joseph Fielding Smith: One of the most enlightening discourses ever delivered in regard to the Atonement is found in the 9th chapter of 2 Nephi in the Book of Mormon. It is the counsel given by Jacob, brother of Nephi. It should be carefully read by every person seeking salvation” (Answers to Gospel Questions 4:64).
Infinite Atonement Glue-in (2 Nephi 9:7)
“His Atonement is infinite—without an end. [See 2 Nephi 9:7; 25:16; Alma 34:10, 12, 14.] It was also infinite in that all humankind would be saved from never-ending death. It was infinite in terms of His immense suffering. It was infinite in time, putting an end to the preceding prototype of animal sacrifice. It was infinite in scope—it was to be done once for all. [See Hebrews 10:10.] And the mercy of the Atonement extends not only to an infinite number of people, but also to an infinite number of worlds created by Him. [See D&C 76:24; Moses 1:33.] It was infinite beyond any human scale of measurement or mortal comprehension.
“Jesus was the only one who could offer such an infinite atonement, since He was born of a mortal mother and an immortal Father. Because of that unique birthright, Jesus was an infinite Being” (Russell M. Nelson, “The Atonement,” Ensign, Nov. 1996, 35).
“According to eternal law, that atonement required a personal sacrifice by an immortal being not subject to death. Yet He must die and take up His own body again. The Savior was the only one who could accomplish this. From His mother He inherited power to die. From His Father He obtained power over death” (Russell M. Nelson, “Constancy amid Change,” Ensign, Nov. 1993, 34).
Infinite Atonement:
- Infinite in Godly traits – (Alma 26:35, infinite goodness-2 Ne 1:10, infinite grace-Moroni 8:3, infinity of fullness-D&C 109:77)
- Infinite Power needed over life and death (Alma 34:14)
- Infinite in Time – for past, present and future (Mosiah 3:18, D&C 138:58)
- Infinite in Coverage – All worlds created by Christ (D&C 76:24, 42, 43)
- Infinite in Depth – (2 Ne 9:21, Alma 7:11, Mosiah 3:7)
- Infinite in Suffering – (Luke 22:39-44, D&C 19:16-19)
- Infinite in Love – (John 3:16)
The ‘Awfuls’ (most are found in 2 Nephi 9):
- V10 monster
- V26 monster
- V39 awfulness in yielding to sin
- V46 fear, guilt, misery
- V47 reality
- 2 Nephi 1:13 chains
- Jacob 3:12 Consequences
- Jacob 6:13 Dread
Attitudes and Actions that Distance us from God:
- 2 Nephi 9:27-33
- 2 Nephi 9:34-39
Attitudes and Actions that Bring us Closer to God:
- 2 Nephi 9:39, 42, 45-46
- 2 Nephi 9:49-52
Remember to S.M.I.L.E:
- Spiritually
- Minded
- Is
- Life
- Eternal (2 Nephi 9:34)
Ideas for teaching:
- Isaiah’s words can be ‘likened’ to ourselves and bring hope.
- A theme for 2 Nephi 6-10 is the Covenant Path.
- Blessings of Covenants.
- 2 Nephi 9 can be a springboard into deep learning of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
- Remember to S.M.I.L.E.