"abinadi's Teachings"

[Hemidakota]

From FAIRS e-mail

Excerpts from “Step by Step Through the Book of Mormon” by Alan C. Miner with quotes by Todd Parker, "Abinadi: The Man and the Message (Part 1)," F.A.R.M.S., pp. 4-5

According to Todd Parker, there might be a connection between Abinadi and King Benjamin. There are many things both Benjamin and Abinadi taught that are basically the same. Is this just coincidence? Although in the book of Mosiah, the teachings of King Benjamin (Mosiah 1-5) come before the teachings of Abinadi (Mosiah 11-17), the prophet Abinadi actually lived and died before King Benjamin ever climbed on his tower to give his farewell sermon. In view of this fact, and the fact that so many similarities exist between the teachings of the two great prophets, one might question from where Benjamin got his material. In a fascinating statement, King Benjamin himself says that "the things which I shall tell you are made known unto me by an angel from God" (Mosiah 3:2). Is it possible that this angel is none other than our friend Abinadi? Well, you can make your own decision there, but I think there's definitely a correlation between those two messages. The following chart lists twenty-five teachings of Benjamin and Abinadi that are basically the same:

Gospel Principles Upon Which Both Benjamin and Abinadi Focus
Mosiah 3 and Mosiah 13-16

1. God himself shall come down (Mosiah 3:5; 15:1).
2. He will work mighty miracles (Mosiah 3:5; 15:6).
3. He will suffer temptation (Mosiah 3:7; 15:5).
4. He will be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Mosiah 3:7,8; 15:2,21).
5. He is the Father of heaven and earth (Mosiah 3:8; 15:4).
6. He will bring salvation (Mosiah 3:9; 15:1).
7. He will be scourged and crucified (Mosiah 3:9; 15:8).
8. He will overcome death (Mosiah 3:10; 15:8).
9. He will do these things that men can be judged (Mosiah 3:10; 15:9).

10. His atonement redeems those who have ignorantly sinned (Mosiah 3:11; 15:24).
11. Those who willfully rebel are not redeemed (Mosiah 3:12; 15:26).
12. All prophets declare this message (Mosiah 3:13; 16:6).
13. Prophets spoke as if he had already come (Mosiah 3:13; 16:6).
14. Because Israel was stiffnecked, a law was given them (Mosiah 3:14; 13:29).
15. The law included types of things to come (Mosiah 3:15; 15:11).
16. Prophets spake concerning his coming (Mosiah 3:15; 15:11).

17. Israel hardened their hearts against the prophets (Mosiah 3:15; 13:32).
18. Law of Moses is ineffectual without the atonement (Mosiah 3:15; 13:28).
19. The atonement provides eternal life for little children (Mosiah 3:16; 15:25).
20. Salvation is in Christ. There is no other way (Mosiah 3:17; 16:13).
21. The natural man is an enemy to God (Mosiah 3:19; 16:5).
22. The knowledge of a Savior shall spread to every nation (Mosiah 3:20; 15:28).
23. Receiving this message makes one accountable (Mosiah 3:22; 16:12).

24. Every man will be judged according to his works (Mosiah 3:24; 16:10).
25. Prophets' words stand as a testimony (Mosiah 3:24; 17:10).

[MaidservantX]

Really cool list. I love both of these places in the Book of Mormon and how they testify of Jesus Christ.

"God himself shall come down . . . and shall redeem his people" -- I love that verse. Mosiah 15:1

[HoosierGuy]

Well, I've only read the BoM once, so far. Teachings of King Benjamin
came before teachings of Abinadi but Abinadi came before Benjamin? Ok,
I'm confused! lol.

All I know - I love King Benjamin and I really really love Abinadi!
Abinadi is one of my heroes for sure!

[VisionOfLehi]

For those not in the know:

Abinadi is pronounced Uh-bih-nuh-die
NOT Ah-bih-nah-dee as you might suspect.

>_>

*cough*