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Sunday, August 06, 2006

In the begining Helaman 1-10

Today we begin, with, well, the beginning on Helaman 1-10, remember to procrastinate not! Also one doesn't have to be up to date with reading to comment, your comments are welcome anytime! The prizes will however be tied to staying on schedule.

Oh here is a thought from the Dadoo...

We know that Nephi received the sealing power from the Lord from this verse in Helaman 10, is anyone aware of instances where sealings are documented in the BoM?

Helaman 10:7 Behold, I give unto you apower, that whatsoever ye shall bseal on earth shall be sealed in heaven; and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven; and thus shall ye have power among this people.

Love,


Dadoo

posted by Dadoo at 4:32 PM

8 Comments:

  • Dadoo!

    Here is my summary for the first reading assignment: Helaman 1-10. I
    wrote a quick summary for each chapter as I read, so altogether it is
    quite a novel. :)

    Hel. 1: There is a lot of rivalry, rebellion, and revenge in this
    first chapter of Helaman. Many are slain and contentions continue to
    rise. The cycle of pride circling through much of the land had awful
    consequences as presented through these family rebellions and hateful
    acts. Thankfully, Moronihah is a righteous leader to help to bring
    peace to his people.

    Hel 2: Gadianton leads the group of Kishkumen - an interesting event
    occurs in which a servant of Helaman tricks Kishkumen into thinking
    that he will help him murder Helaman at the judgement seat, but ends
    up killing Kishkumen in the process. I wonder if this was just as bad
    an act as that which Kishkumen was intending to commit. Was this
    killing by Helaman's servant warranted? Is it like when Nephi killed
    Laban?

    Hel 3: It is amazing to see the huge growth that takes place in the
    church during Helaman's time of leadership. It says these were tens
    of thousands of baptisms! (v. 26).

    Hel 4: I liked verse 13 of this chapter; it says that because of the
    Nephites wickedness, they were left in their own strength. This is
    interesting because they also were acknowledging their prosperity to
    be of their own doings. Ironically, it was not, but because they
    believed this, their belief becomes true and thus they begin to lose
    the very thing they were boasting about.

    Hel 5: Nephi and Lehi act as missionaries, preaching to the people.
    It is amazing to see how Heavenly Father protects those who serve Him.
    In this chapter Nephi and Lehi are encircled by fire and not burned!
    Through this and the darkness and call to repentence given to the
    group of people who witnessed it, these 300 people became faithful
    servants and began to preach the gospel to many more.

    Hel 6: It's nice to see how in verse 7, the Lamanites and the
    Nephites are at peace with one another; they would trade and buy and
    sell from each other and did prosper in their peace. It is
    frustrating however, to see how quickly their prosperity leads to
    pride and wickedness.

    Hel 7: Nephi preaches harshly unto the Nephites. One part of his
    speaking that I found most interesting was when he said that the
    Lamanites are more righteous than them and that they had not sinned
    against the knowledge that the Nephites had. With knowledge comes a
    responsibility to live what we know, just as we are to learn from our
    mistakes.

    Hel 8: Many people are upset with Nephi because "he spoke plainly"
    unto them. It was apparently hard for them to hear the truth. Nephi
    preaches to the people more and even announces the murder of the chief
    judge through inspiration given him.

    Hel 9: This chapter is almost like a good mystery, expect for the fact
    that Nephi already revealed the murderer. It's amazing that even
    after that, they go on to accuse 6 others before even questioning the
    brother whom Nephi said it was to begin with. No wonder Nephi is so
    harsh and plain with these people they are so blind and hard-hearted.

    Hel 10: Nephi is given instructions to command the people to repent
    or they will be destroyed. He then is carried by the Spirit to tell
    everyone of this commandment. However, people's hearts are heardened
    and they do not hearken to his words.

    Entered for Susan

    By Blogger Dadoo, at 6:20 PM, August 06, 2006  

  • i grandadoo!

    I have been practicing how to pray this week! I can fold my arms and
    bow my head and close my heads. I can even mumble a little bit while
    I pray in a reverent voice, just like mommy and daddy. I also read
    scriptures with mommy and daddy a couple of times. I learned that
    pages of the Book of Mormon are very fragile and I need to be gentle
    with them so they won't rip. Also, I went to nursery by myself for
    the first time today! I learned about patience. I also colored some
    pictures and played with toys. I didn't whine for my mommy even once!
    I was a big girl and a good example to the other kids.

    Bye!

    -Emma

    P.S. I am looking forward to a prize in a few weeks! I will continue
    to work hard to earn it! :)

    By Blogger Dadoo, at 6:21 PM, August 06, 2006  

  • Dear Dadoo's Book of Mormon challenge readers!

    Dadoo asked a question regarding where else in the Book of Mormon sealings are documented.... I stumbled across the following link on lds.org (while trying to plan my FHE). The link should prove helpful in locating these instances:

    http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/s/33?sr=1

    -Susan

    By Blogger Dadoo, at 6:22 PM, August 06, 2006  

  • ’ve decided I’m going to try to have some fun with my summaries of the reading. Here is my first.



    Helaman 1-10



    On the next episode of Nephiman our hero faces his toughest challenge yet. Nephiman and his trusty sidekick Lehi return from their successful trip to Laminiteville after using his awesome make everyone freeze and be amazed gadget from his handy belt and escaping from the prison, saving everyone around in the process. Upon returning to Zarahemlaopolis Nephiman finds the city overthrown by his arch rivals the Gadianton Gang. Our hero must find the way to retake the city from the clutches of evil. Can our hero prove who killed the mayor? Will he survive questioning from the fiendish Lawyers? Or is Zarahemlaopolis doomed to be destroyed? Return tomorrow at the same Nephiman time and the same Nephiman channel.



    Ben Dangerfield

    By Blogger Dadoo, at 6:23 PM, August 06, 2006  

  • I have some catching up to do. In return the 'boy zone' in the basement is going to be clean for the first time ever! So here goes:
    Heleman 1: Contention among the Nephites/Pahoran (son of Pahoran) is new chief judge/Kishkumen kill Pahoran, he gets away. Pacumeni is new chief judge (a brother)/Coriantumer leads Lamanites against Nephites. They take the city of Zarahemla/ Lehis Army defeats Coriantumers army.
    Hel2:
    Helaman is new chief judge/Kishkumen leader of gadianton band wants to destroy Helaman/Helamans servant kills Kishkuman.
    Hel.3:
    Many go north from zarahemla to inherit the land. They lived in tents and cement houses. helaman has two sons: Nephi and Lehi. Prosperity then pride among some/The persecuted get stronger.
    Hel 4: Rebellious driven out/they stir up Lamanites against nephites/they gain Nephites Southward lands/Moroniah preaches to nephites. They see their wickedness and weakness.
    Hel 5: Helamans sons go to teach the word of God to the Nephites and Lamanites. 1000's baptised/sons sent to prison/Lamanites try to kill them but they're protected by a ring of fire./Prison walls shake, it gets dark, a quiet voice tells them to repent/Nephi and Lehi can be siin in a light. Aminadab tells others that Nephi and Lehi are talking to angels/ Lamanites pray/darkness leaves and there is fire all around that doesn't burn/angels come down/300 people see this/Many Lamanites go to help teach.
    Hel 6: many Nephites are hard/Lamanites teach Nephites/Set upon riches/many have joined Gadianton/They had signs and secret words/Spirit of god leaves Nephites and rests upon Lamanites.
    Hel 7: Nephi prays on a tower and tells Nephites to repent or they will be destroyed/He prophesies that their leader will be found in his own blood. 5 run to see and find him/they fall down in fear/Seezorams servants think the 5 men are the murderers and take them to prison/Judges then accuse Nephi/Nephi prophesies/Seantum does everything Nephi says he will/The people know Seantum is the killer.
    Hel 8: Those who sought to kill Nephi fear him now/he teaches about Moses and Abraham.
    Hel 9: Repeats previous chapters
    Hel 10: Lord gives Nephi power and tells him to warn Nephites to repent. They try to put Nephi in prison but can't/Nephi prays for a famine to humble them./The people repent/Nephi prays for rain.
    Hel 11: Repeat of 10
    Hel 12: belssed are all who repent...
    Hel 13: Samuel the Lamanite goes to preach in Zarahemla/He's thrown out/Lord tells him to return/He preaches from a city wall/Christ will be born in 5 years/ Tells signe of birth and death/samuel could not be hit by rocks or arrows.
    3 Nephi 1: Nephi gives sacred records to his son Nephi. nephites wait for sign of jesus birth/Others plan to kill the believers/The signs come/Those who planned to kill the believers fall down?It stayed light all night/many baptised.
    3N 2: 13th yr. war 7 contention/Gadianton robbers numerous/15th yr. much affliction & destruction.
    3N 3: Gadianton sends letter to Nephites and leader lachoneous to surrender/Lachoneous is astonishe/fortifications built/appoints chief captains over armies.
    3 N 4: Gadianton is slain
    3N 5: Nephites repent (again)/Mormon writes a history
    3N 6: 26th yer. Nephites return to their own lands/They prosper/Some are lifted up in pride others are humble/Inspired men sent forth amont the people/Some covenant and combine against the righteous.
    3N 7: Another chief judge murdered/Jacob is a wicked leader/Nephi preaches repentance/many repent and are baptised.
    3N 8:Signs of Christs death/Zarahemla on fire/city of Moroni sinks into the sea/a 3 hr. earthquake and storm/thick darkness for 3 days
    3N 11: Nephits at Bountifu temple see Christ
    3N 12: Christ tells Nephites to believe in him, repent and keep commandments.
    3N 13:Christ teaches people how to pray
    3N 14: Christ teaches to beware of false prophets
    3N 15: Law of Moses fulfilled.
    3N 16:christ says he will gather the lost sheep of Israel in the Last days.
    3N 17:Christ heals the sick and hurt. Angels encircle the children.
    Angels and children surrounded by fire.
    3N 18: blesses bread and wine/gives the Sacrament/Christ goes back to heaven/Only the disciples can see him go up/to all others he is covered by a cloud.
    3N 19: nephi baptized/Angels come down and minister/Christ tells the nephites to kneel and pray/then to stop kneeling and pray in their hearts/He tells them to study the scriptures/The Nephites begin to obey the commandments.
    THE END

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2:41 PM, August 08, 2006  

  • Hi hello everyone! I figured I ought to start posting things... so here is my first one! One scripture that I liked was Helaman 5:30. It talks about how the voice and promptings of the Spirit can be very small, but powerful all the same.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:34 PM, August 31, 2006  

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    By Blogger Dadoo, at 5:28 PM, October 18, 2006  

  • I am not dadoo, i am just logged into his account because i dont have one. This is Aaron.
    Ok soooo, i read this a long time ago. I dont remember what happens hear however im sure that it was inspirational. Oh dear, what shall i do. I'm trying to catch up; This will take some time. Oh dear...

    By Blogger Dadoo, at 5:30 PM, October 18, 2006  

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