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Gathering of Israel in 3 Nephi

Oct 20, 2024

Lecture Notes: Unshaken - Gathering of Israel

Introduction

  • The speaker is Jared Halverson.
  • Celebrating 1 million views on the YouTube channel.
  • Global community participation in fortifying faith through scripture study.

Study Focus: 3 Nephi 20-26

  • Key Theme: Often overlooked chapters but contain teachings of Jesus.
  • Jesus quotes extensively from the Old Testament (Isaiah, Micah, Habakkuk).
  • Importance: Old Testament links the ancient and modern worlds in the Book of Mormon.

Gathering of Israel

  • Central Message: Jesus’s mission to gather Israel through teachings and prophecies.
  • Old Testament Prophets: Isaiah, Micah, and others' prophecies fulfilled in gathering.
  • Role Reversal: Jews and Gentiles, first and last, scattered and gathered.

Jesus's Teachings in 3 Nephi 20-22

  • Chapter 20:
    • Role of other sheep, gathering scattered Israel.
    • Sacrament as a covenant renewal.
    • Jesus fulfills prophecies concerning Israel.
  • Chapter 21:
    • The sign of the Gathering: Coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
    • Gentiles’ role in gathering Israel.
    • The Book of Mormon as both sign and instrument of gathering.
  • Chapter 22 (Isaiah 54):
    • Rejoicing in gathering, imagery of barren woman now fruitful.
    • Expansion of Zion (lengthen cords, strengthen stakes).
    • Promises of peace and protection.

Malachi’s Prophecies (3 Nephi 24-25)

  • Chapter 24:
    • Messenger to prepare the way for the Lord.
    • Importance of tithing and offerings.
    • Book of Remembrance: God’s awareness and promises.
  • Chapter 25:
    • The coming of Elijah before the great and dreadful day.
    • Turning hearts of fathers and children: Family unity, temple work.
    • Avoiding curse by fulfilling family covenants.

Final Exhortations (3 Nephi 26)

  • Jesus expounds all scriptures from beginning to end.
  • Importance of faith, line upon line, greater things revealed with faith.
  • Purifying and uniting people as a prelude to the Millennium.

Conclusion

  • Key Takeaway: Gathering of Israel is ongoing; Book of Mormon is central to this work.
  • Involvement: All are invited to participate in gathering and temple work as preparations for Christ’s return.
  • The importance of Zion, unity, and being instruments in the Lord's hands.

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