QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1 Nephi 6:1-3
Q: Why did Nephi not include their genealogy and all his father's writings on the plates? (Dad)
A: "Because his father already has the account written, and because he doesn't have enough room." (Mom)
A: "That way he can persuade people to come to God." (Brandon) "Precisely. As stated on the title page of the Book of Mormon it's main purpose is to persuade men to believe in and come unto Christ so that they may be saved." (Dad)
A: "He doesn't write what pleases men but what pleases God." (Kenyon)
A: "Don't put things in the plates that are not about the gospel or not true." (Shaylee) "Yes, and also to include those things that are of most worth to persuade us to come to Christ. There are many true and interesting things that could have been included in the plates, but there's not enough room to write everything so he wanted them to be discerning through the Holy Spirit to determine from the Lord what He wanted to be included on the plates." (Dad)
Q: Why did Nephi not include their genealogy and all his father's writings on the plates? (Dad)
A: "Because his father already has the account written, and because he doesn't have enough room." (Mom)
1 Nephi 6:4
Q: What did Nephi say was his intent or motive for keeping his own record? (Dad)A: "That way he can persuade people to come to God." (Brandon) "Precisely. As stated on the title page of the Book of Mormon it's main purpose is to persuade men to believe in and come unto Christ so that they may be saved." (Dad)
1 Nephi 6:5
Q: So how does Nephi choose what to write in his record? (Dad)A: "He doesn't write what pleases men but what pleases God." (Kenyon)
1 Nephi 6:6
Q: What commandment did Nephi give to his descendants who kept the plates after him? (Dad)A: "Don't put things in the plates that are not about the gospel or not true." (Shaylee) "Yes, and also to include those things that are of most worth to persuade us to come to Christ. There are many true and interesting things that could have been included in the plates, but there's not enough room to write everything so he wanted them to be discerning through the Holy Spirit to determine from the Lord what He wanted to be included on the plates." (Dad)
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