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The Temptation of Christ on the Mountain by Duccio di Buoninsegna
2 Nephi 28:21
KnoWhy #55
March 16, 2016
How Does the Devil Lead Us Astray?
Image by Book of Mormon Central
2 Nephi 28:30
KnoWhy #292
March 27, 2017
Why Did Nephi Say That People Had to Learn Things Line Upon Line?
“Translating with Martin” by Anthony Sweat
2 Nephi 29:8
KnoWhy #542
December 19, 2019
Why New Testament Words and Phrases Are in the Book of Mormon Part 9: Above All, Were These Words Given by the Gift and Power of God?
The Prophet Ezekiel holding the records of two nations. Artwork by Lyle Beddes, via LDS Seminary Files.
2 Nephi 29:8
KnoWhy #56
March 17, 2016
Why Is There a Need for the Testimony of Two Nations?
Romania Sister Missionaries via lds.org
2 Nephi 30:3
KnoWhy #288
March 17, 2017
What Role Does the Book of Mormon Play in Missionary Work?
First Gabon Baptisms, photo by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
2 Nephi 30:6
KnoWhy #57
March 18, 2016
What Does it Mean to be a White and Delightsome People?
Elder Alma Taylor, Heber J. Grant, and Fellow Missionaries via Gospel Media Library
2 Nephi 30:8
KnoWhy #524
July 12, 2019
The Miraculous Translation of the Book of Mormon into Japanese
Joseph Translating by Anthony Sweat
2 Nephi 31:3
KnoWhy #258
January 6, 2017
Why Does the Lord Speak to Men “According to Their Language”?
John the Baptist Baptizing Jesus by Greg K. Olsen
2 Nephi 31:6–7
KnoWhy #59
March 22, 2016
What is the Purpose of Baptism in the Book of Mormon?
O Jerusalem by Greg Olsen
2 Nephi 31:21
KnoWhy #58
March 21, 2016
What is the Doctrine of Christ?
Speaking with the Tongue of Angels. The Triumph of Christianity over Paganism by Gustave Dore.
2 Nephi 32:2
KnoWhy #60
March 23, 2016
What is it to Speak with the Tongue of Angels?
Image by Book of Mormon Central
2 Nephi 32:3
KnoWhy #306
April 28, 2017
How Can One “Feast upon the Words of Christ”?
Still Image from “Nephi Teaches the Doctrine of Christ” via Gospel Media Library
2 Nephi 32:4–6
KnoWhy #552
March 3, 2020
How Does the Doctrine of Christ Relate to the Ancient Temple?
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2 Nephi 32:8–9
KnoWhy #298
April 10, 2017
Why Must One Pray Always to Endure to the End?
The Second Coming by Harry Anderson
2 Nephi 33:6
KnoWhy #61
March 24, 2016
Why Did Nephi End His Sacred Record with His Testimony of the Redeemer?
Jeffrey R. Holland
2 Nephi 33:11
KnoWhy #2
January 2, 2016
An Apostle's Witness
Jacob and the Psalms. Image via Book of Mormon Central, featuring I Will Send Their Words Forth by Elspeth Young
Jacob 1:7
KnoWhy #62
March 25, 2016
Why Does Jacob Quote So Much from the Psalms?
“Lehi and the Brass Plates” by Jerry Thompson via Gospel Media Library
Jacob 1:7
KnoWhy #533
September 26, 2019
Why New Testament Words and Phrases Are in the Book of Mormon Part 5: How Often Were Scriptures on the Plates of Brass the Common Source?
“Jacob” by Normandy Poulter and the BYU Virtual Scriptures Group.
Jacob 1:10
KnoWhy #553
March 11, 2020
Why Did Jacob Highlight Nephi’s Role as a Protector?
Book of Mormon paintings by James Fullmer
Jacob 1:13
KnoWhy #319
May 29, 2017
Why Did Lehi Divide His People into Seven Tribes?
Image of raw gold via Adobe Stock.
Jacob 2:18
KnoWhy #518
May 30, 2019
Why Does the Book of Mormon Warn Against Seeking after Riches?
Brigham Young with Plural Wives. Image via Book of Mormon Central.
Jacob 2:30
KnoWhy #64
March 28, 2016
What Does the Book of Mormon Say About Polygamy?
Family in Hawaii via lds.org
Jacob 3:7
KnoWhy #302
April 19, 2017
How Can the Book of Mormon Strengthen Marriages and Families?
“Dawn on the Land of Desolation” by James Fullmer
Jacob 3:13
KnoWhy #435
May 22, 2018
Did “Others” Influence Book of Mormon Peoples?
Lehi, Nephi, and Jacob utilizing the plates. Image via Book of Mormon Central.
Jacob 3:14
KnoWhy #65
March 29, 2016
Why Did Jacob Call his Record the "Plates of Jacob"?
Replica of the Copper Scroll. Photo via TimesofIsrael.com
Jacob 4:2
KnoWhy #512
April 25, 2019
Is the Book of Mormon Like Other Ancient Metal Documents?
Image by Book of Mormon Central
Jacob 4:4
KnoWhy #389
December 12, 2017
What Can Stylometry Tell Us about Book of Mormon Authorship?
Abraham Taking Isaac to be Sacrificed by Del Parson
Jacob 4:5
KnoWhy #412
March 1, 2018
How Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac Illuminates the Atonement
Stumbling Block via bycommonconsent.com
Jacob 4:15–16
KnoWhy #535
October 10, 2019
Why New Testament Words and Phrases Are in the Book of Mormon Part 6: Why Do Similar Clusters of Old Testament Texts Appear in Both?
Olive Trees on Thassos, Greece. Image via Wikipedia.
Jacob 4:17
KnoWhy #66
March 30, 2016
Why Did Jacob Share the Allegory of the Olive Tree?
Olive Orchard by Vincent van Gogh.
Jacob 5:1
KnoWhy #67
March 31, 2016
Is Anything Known of the Prophet Zenos Outside of the Book of Mormon?
Roots of Olive Trees by Jody Livingston.
Jacob 5:3
KnoWhy #70
April 4, 2016
What are the Roots of Zenos's Allegory in the Ancient World?