Day 31 - 3 Nephi 7-12; D&C 121-124; Articles of Faith

[Seanette]

Here’s where I got current (smile). I had decided that until I got caught up, reading and note-taking got priority over typing and posting.
3 Nephi 6 – The Nephites prosper. Pride leads to class distinctions. The Church is torn by dissension. Satan leads people to rebellion. Lachoneus Jr. is now chief judge. Prophets cry repentance and are killed. Those who kill prophets conspire to take over the government and establish a king.
3 Nephi 7 – The chief judge is murdered. The people fragment into tribes, and the government is destroyed. Jacob, an anti-Christ, becomes king of a league of tribes that departs northward. Prophets are stoned and cast out. Nephi preaches repentance, angels minster to him daily, and he raises his brother from the dead. Some repent and are baptized.
3 Nephi 8 – Samuel’s prophecy of events marking the death of Christ is fulfilled. Many die, and the surviving people lament their failure to repent.
3 Nephi 9 – The voice of Christ announces that many cities have been destroyed for wickedness. He proclaims His divinity and declares that the Law of Moses is fulfilled. He invites all to come to Him and be saved.
3 Nephi 10 – There is silence in the land for many hours. The voice of Christ laments the past unwillingness of His people to be gathered, and promises a gathering will occur. The more righteous part of the people were preserved.
3 Nephi 11 – The Father’s voice testifies of His Beloved Son. Christ appears and proclaims the Atonement. The people feel His wounds and cry Hosanna. He calls twelve disciples and sets forth how baptism is to be done. Contention is of the devil. Christ’s doctrine is that men should believe, be baptized, and receive the Holy Ghost.
Section 121 – The Prophet Joseph Smith is in Liberty Jail. He pleads on behalf of the Saints, and the Lord speaks peace to him. Those who falsely accuse the Lord’s people of transgression will be cursed – they will have no right to the priesthood and will be damned. Those who endure valiantly are promised glorious revelations. It is explained that many are called, but few are chosen due to worldliness. The priesthood is to be used only in righteousness.
Section 122 – Joseph Smith will be both mocked and heeded. All afflictions shall give him experience and be for his good. The Son of Man has descended below all.
Section 123 – Joseph Smith instructs the Church to collect and publish an account of their sufferings and persecutions. The same spirit that established false creeds leads to persecutions. Many among all sects will receive the truth.
Section 124 – Joseph Smith is commanded to make a solemn proclamation of the Gospel to the President, to governors, and to rulers of all nations. Various individuals are blessed for integrity and virtue. The Saints are to build a hotel and a Temple in Nauvoo. Baptisms for the dead are to be done in Temples, which the Lord’s people always build for holy ordinances. The Saints are excused from building the Temple in Jackson County because of persecutions. Instructions for the Nauvoo House are given. Hyrum Smith is called as patriarch. Various individuals are counseled in their labors and various officers are named.