Institute Fall Term Lesson Schedule

October 1: Lesson Two
October 8: Lesson Three
October 15: Lesson Four
October 22: Lesson Five
October 29: Lesson Six
November 5: Lesson Seven
November 12: Lesson Eight
November 19: Lesson Nine
?November 26(Thanksgiving Eve): Lesson Ten)
December 3: Lesson Eleven

Lesson Two

Lesson Two	1 Nephi 1-5
Theme	Revelation is the way God communicates with man and the blessings of God come to those who exercise faith in Him and His servants.
Some additional scriptural resources	Abraham 3:22-26 Doctrine and Covenants 82:10 Doctrine and Covenants 130:120,121 Doctrine and Covenants 130:18,19 John 14:15 1 John 2:3-6 Doctrine and Covenants 78:7 Doctrine and Covenants 124:49
Basic Library resources	Gos. Doc. pp. 210-217 Jesus the Christ-pp 413-20 DS 2:294-98 Spencer W. Kimball-CR Apr 1976, pp. 169-170 Bruce R. McConkie-CR Apr 1975 pp 74-77 Boyd K. Packer-CR Apr 1976 p. 47 Marion D. Hanks in Improvement Era, Feb 1961, p. 97
Points to Ponder	What is the purpose of mortality? Upon what principle are all blessings predicated? Why was Nephi blesses with great knowledge from the Lord? What is the natural result of a love of God? What great blessings come to those who are obedient? What must we do to inherit celestial glory? What happens if we are kept from accomplishing all that the Lord commands because of our enemies? How does obedience bring light and freedom? What were Christ's teachings about obedience?

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Lesson Three

Lesson Three	1 Nephi 6-10
Theme	The vision of the Tree of Life answers many questions.
Some additional scriptural resources	Alma 37:38-47 Doctrine and Covenants 68:1-4 Doctrine and Covenants 1:38 Doctrine and Covenants 84:85 Doctrine and Covenants 88:77-79 2 Timothy 3:15-17
Basic Library resources	Teachings, pp. 11-12 Teachings, p. 246 DS, 1:290-306 CR, April 1971, Spencer W. Kimball, pp.6-11 CR, April 1971, Harold B. Lee, pp. 89-94 CR, April 1970, Gordon B. Hinckley, pp. 20-22
Points to Ponder	What will the word of Christ do for us? What constitutes scripture, or the word of God? Where can we find the modern word of God? What are we to do with the "words of life"? If we study the doctrines of the kingdom first, what great promise does the Lord give us? What conditions result from knowing the scriptures? Why should we hold fast to the "iron rod"? Where is the "iron rod" today?

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Lesson Four

Lesson Four	1 Nephi 11-14
Theme	Nephi's obedience to the laws of God and pondering his words brought closeness to God and marvelous visons.
Some additional scriptural resources	Matthew 12:30 Ephesians 4:5 Alma 5:39 Joseph Smith-History 1:19 2 Nephi 28 Mormon 8:28-38 Doctrine and Covenants 10:56 Doctrine and Covenants 29:21 Ezekiel 38, 39 1 Nephi 22:13-23 Revelation 17:5 Alma 45:16 Doctrine and Covenants 1:16 Doctrine and Covenants 35:11 Doctrine and Covenants 64:24 Doctrine and Covenants 133:14 Revelation 14:8, 18
Basic Library resources	Teachingspp. 161, 365 Discourses pp. 68-86 DS-- Volume 1, p. 151; Volume 3, pp. 313-326 M of F--pp. 21-22
Points to Ponder	If we are not gathering ourselves to Christ, what are we doing? On what does unity depend? How many flocks and shepherds are there? What questions does the Joseph Smith-History passage answer? By what characteristics can the church of the devil be identified? What will be the end of the great and abominable church? Why is the world of Satan called by the name of the ancient wicked city Babylon? What is the blessing and cursing of this land? How can one overcome the sophistries of Satan? What does the devil do when the Lord sets up his kingdom? Where is there a refuge when Satan rages? What ownership and power does Satan have in the earth? What caused the decay of the Nephites? Over which governments does Satan rule? What is the future of the kingdom of God?

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Lesson Five

Lesson Five	1 Nephi 15-17
Theme	Though we may be required to suffer great hardship, we will prevail over any difficulty by exercising faith and trust in the Lord. Also, the Lord favors those who will have him to be their God.
Some additional scriptural resources	Doctrine and Covenants 20:13-17 2 Kings 17:13 Genesis 26:5 Malachi 1:1-4 2 Nephi 9:6 Alma 42:9 1 Nephi 17:34,35,40 2 Corinthians 7:15 Doctrine and Covenants 130:20,21 Doctrine and Covenants 82:10 Acts 10:34,35
Basic Library resources	Discourses pp. 6-7 Discourses p. 95 Gos. Doc. pp.48-69 A of F pp. 191-192 A of F pp.179-181 DS, 3:80-81
Points to Ponder	Through what means does God deal with man? Why does God use men in the work of salvation? How do men become great tools of the Lord? What makes some people more blessed of God than others? What is the relationship between obedience and God's affection? In what way is God no respecter of persons (Acts 10)? In what way did God favor Jacob over Esau (Malachi 1)? Is God capricious in favoring the righteous (D&C 130)? How does one become eligible for the favor of God (D&C 82)? Why was Moses favored of Pharaoh (Discourses)? Does one's capacity and ability help determine how he will be favored of God(Discourses)? Why are all, even the wicked, esteemed of God (Gos. Doc.)? How does one secure the favor of God (Gos. Doc.)? Is God unjust to favor the righteous and curse the wicked (A of F)? How does one become a tool of God (A of F)? In what way are the Lord's anointed essential to salvation (DS)?

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Lesson Six

Lesson Six	1 Nephi 18-22
Theme	The righteous need not fear.
Some additional scriptural resources	1 Nephi 14:3 Doctrine and Covenants 10:26 2 Nephi 9:6 3 Nephi 23:1,2 2 Nephi 11:2 2 Nephi 6:4 2 Nephi 5 2 Nephi 9:1,2 2 Nephi 11:8 3 Nephi 20:11,12 3 Nephi 21:20-25 3 Nephi 22 Ether 13:1-12 Isaiah 11:1-12 2 Chronicles 15:9 2 Kings 17 2 Kings 25
Basic Library resources	Teachings pp. 100-101 Teachings pp. 268-269 Teachings pp.76-77 Teachings pp. 84-86 Discourses p. 114 Gos. Doc. pp.155-56
Points to Ponder	What did the Lord think of the writings of Isaiah? To what did Nephi liken the words of Isaiah? What happens when Isaiah's words are fulfilled? Were members of other tribes among the Jews (Chronicles)? What will happen when the Lamanites and Jews have been restored to their places? According to Brigham Young, what should you fear, and what not fear? Why must church leaders be courageous? What are some of the prophecies in 1 Nephi 22? Have those prophecies been fulfilled?

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Lesson Seven

Lesson Seven	2 Nephi 1-3
Theme	Lehi teaches his children and expresses the desires of his heart. He shares the promises of Joseph.
Some additional scriptural resources	Genesis 49:22-26 Alma 46:23 3 Nephi 10:17-19 Ether 13:6-10 Genesis 37:5-11 1 Chronicles 5:2 Amos 5:15 Genesis 42:6 Ezekiel 37:16-19 Doctrine and Covenants 98:32 Doctrine and Covenants 132:30
Basic Library resources	Doctrines of Salvation Volume 3 pp. 67-77, 100-102
Points to Ponder	What were the Lord's covenants with Joseph who was sold into Egypt? What evidence do we have that the Nephites were the remnant of the seed of Joseph? How do we know the resurrected Lord appeared to this remnant of Joseph? Who shall be instrumental in building the New Jerusalem, and who shall be numbered with them? Which of the sons of Jacob was to receive the birthright blessing? Old Testament prophets testified of the condition of the remnant of Joseph. What did they say? What did Ezekiel say regarding Joseph's seed in the latter days? From what famous Old Testament prophet did Joseph Smith derive his lineage? What land will be the inheritance of the seed of Joseph?

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Lesson Eight

Lesson Eight	2 Nephi 4-7
Theme	Lehi blesses his family.
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Lesson Nine

Lesson Nine	2 Nephi 8-10
Theme	The Lord will not forget his covenants, nor his covenant people.
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Lesson Ten

Lesson Ten	2 Nephi 11-16
Theme	Isaiah's message is the life, mission, and glorious atonement of Jesus Christ.
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Lesson Eleven

Lesson Eleven	2 Nephi 17-24
Theme	Isaiah's prophetic message is of extreme importance to the Saints of the latter days.
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