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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
  
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'''Relationship to Jacob.''' The relationship of Chapter 7 to the rest of Jacob is discussed at [[Jacob]].
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'''Story.''' Chapter 7 consists of ____ major sections:
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'''Message.''' Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Chapter 7 include:
  
 
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* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.4?lang=eng#3 Jacob 7:4].''' This suggests that there were other peoples already in the land when the Lehites arrived with whom they interacted.
  
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* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.26?lang=eng#25 Jacob 7:26].''' A comparison with [[2 Ne 5:27]] may suggest a significant difference in outlook between Jacob and Nephi.  Jacob doesn't seem to be describing "the manner of happiness."
  
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== Unanswered questions ==
  
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.1?lang=eng Jacob 7:1]: Who was this Sherem and where did he come from?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.2?lang=eng#1 Jacob 7:2]: How does this teaching relate to that of the later Anti-Christs Nehor and Korihor?  Is there a historical connection between their beliefs?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.2?lang=eng#1 Jacob 7:2]: Why might Sherem desire to "overthrow the doctrine of Christ"?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.3?lang=eng#2 Jacob 7:3]: How many is "many hearts"?  How many people are numbered among the Nephites?  Are these all descendants of Nephi, Sam, Jacob, Joseph, and Zoram? 
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.3?lang=eng#2 Jacob 7:3]: How big was this settlement if Sherem wasn't able to immediately "come unto" Jacob?  Why might Sherem not be able to "come unto" Jacob?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.4?lang=eng#3 Jacob 7:4]: How could Sherem have "a perfect knowledge of the language of the people" but not know Jacob?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.4?lang=eng#3 Jacob 7:4]: What is the "language of the people"?  Is this a form of Hebrew spoken by Lehi?  Or is there a difference here between the language of Jacob and that of "the people"?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.4?lang=eng#3 Jacob 7:4]: What does Jacob mean by "flattery" and "power of speech"?  How are these connected to "the power of the devil"?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.5?lang=eng#4 Jacob 7:5]: How does Satan try and shake us from the faith?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.5?lang=eng#4 Jacob 7:5]: Why don't we have record of the visits made by angels to Jacob?  What does it mean that angels "ministered" unto Jacob?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.5?lang=eng#4 Jacob 7:5]: What does it mean to hear "the voice of the Lord...from time to time"?
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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/jacob/7.5?lang=eng#4 Jacob 7:5]: How did having revelations, and the ministering of angels, and hearing the voice of the Lord make Jacob unshakable?
  
 
== Resources ==
 
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* [http://www.lds.org/manual/book-of-mormon-student-manual?lang=eng LDS Institute Book of Mormon Student Manual] ([http://si.lds.org/bc/seminary/content/library/manuals/institute-student/book-of-mormon-student-manual_eng.pdf PDF version]): [https://www.lds.org/manual/book-of-mormon-student-manual/chapter-16-jacob-5-7?lang=eng Jacob 5-7 (16/56)]. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2009.
  
 
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Summary[edit]

This heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

Relationship to Jacob. The relationship of Chapter 7 to the rest of Jacob is discussed at Jacob.

Story. Chapter 7 consists of ____ major sections:

Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Chapter 7 include:

Discussion[edit]

This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

  • Jacob 7:4. This suggests that there were other peoples already in the land when the Lehites arrived with whom they interacted.
  • Jacob 7:26. A comparison with 2 Ne 5:27 may suggest a significant difference in outlook between Jacob and Nephi. Jacob doesn't seem to be describing "the manner of happiness."

Unanswered questions[edit]

This section is for questions along the lines of "I still don't understand ..." Please do not be shy. The point of these questions is to identify things that still need to be addressed on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

Prompts for life application[edit]

This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

Prompts for further study[edit]

This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

  • Jacob 7:1: Who was this Sherem and where did he come from?
  • Jacob 7:2: How does this teaching relate to that of the later Anti-Christs Nehor and Korihor? Is there a historical connection between their beliefs?
  • Jacob 7:2: Why might Sherem desire to "overthrow the doctrine of Christ"?
  • Jacob 7:3: How many is "many hearts"? How many people are numbered among the Nephites? Are these all descendants of Nephi, Sam, Jacob, Joseph, and Zoram?
  • Jacob 7:3: How big was this settlement if Sherem wasn't able to immediately "come unto" Jacob? Why might Sherem not be able to "come unto" Jacob?
  • Jacob 7:4: How could Sherem have "a perfect knowledge of the language of the people" but not know Jacob?
  • Jacob 7:4: What is the "language of the people"? Is this a form of Hebrew spoken by Lehi? Or is there a difference here between the language of Jacob and that of "the people"?
  • Jacob 7:4: What does Jacob mean by "flattery" and "power of speech"? How are these connected to "the power of the devil"?
  • Jacob 7:5: How does Satan try and shake us from the faith?
  • Jacob 7:5: Why don't we have record of the visits made by angels to Jacob? What does it mean that angels "ministered" unto Jacob?
  • Jacob 7:5: What does it mean to hear "the voice of the Lord...from time to time"?
  • Jacob 7:5: How did having revelations, and the ministering of angels, and hearing the voice of the Lord make Jacob unshakable?

Resources[edit]

This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

Notes[edit]

Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.



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