“The Mountain of the Lord’s House” (verses 1-12)
The word mountain
is used in the scriptures in different
allegorical or figurative senses. In 2 Nephi 12:1–4 the word mountain refers
to a high place of God, a place of revelation, even the temple of the Lord.
“This temple [Salt Lake Temple] on this temple block is that house of the God of Jacob that our pioneer fathers started to build when they were a thousand miles from transportation, and it took them forty years to build it” (LeGrand Richards, Ensign, Nov. 1975, p. 51)
How
can all temples be “mountains” for our worship?
Isaiah described temples as a “place
of refuge” from heat and storms (2 Nephi 14:6). What are some examples of spiritual storms that we face in this life? How can the
temple help protect us from these storms?
Isaiah
exhorted the house of Jacob to “walk in the light of the Lord” instead of “all
[going] astray, every one to his wicked ways” (2 Nephi 12:5).
What are some of the specific sins mentioned in 2 Nephi
12:7–12? How are these sins still
prevalent today? How can we avoid these pitfalls and “walk in the light”?
Trust not in Idols 2 Nephi 12:5–22
What idols did the ancient Israelites trust in? Why? What
idols do men trust in today? Why?
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