Understanding the Scriptures
Helaman 9
| Garb (v. 6) | Covering |
| Smitten (v. 8) | Struck down |
| Expound (v. 16) | Explain their view |
| Liberated (v. 18) | Set free |
| Divers (v. 19) | Different |
| Cross him (v. 19) | Get him to say something wrong |
| Confederate (v. 20) | United in a conspiracy |
| Uncircumcised of heart (v. 21) | People with impure hearts |
| Wist (v. 30) | Know |
Studying the Scriptures
Do two of the following activities (A–C) as you study Helaman 9.
What Did They Realize?
Review Helaman 9:1–15 and answer the following questions:
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What did the five Nephites discover about Nephi’s prophecy?
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Why did they “fear” and “quake” and “fall to the earth” because of what they saw? (Be specific; quote verses from Helaman 7 as part of your answer.)
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Why were the five Nephites taken to prison?
Find the Real Reason
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According to Helaman 9:16–20, what explanation did the wicked judges give for the accuracy of Nephi’s prophecy?
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If the wicked judges had been asked to explain why they thought Nephi did what they accused him of, what do you think they would have said?
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What do you think was their real reason for accusing Nephi?
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How are those judges similar to people today who refuse to believe the evidences that God lives and speaks to His prophets?
Finish the Sentence
Copy the following unfinished sentences into your notebook. Then finish the sentences from the information in Helaman 9:39–41.
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Some people believed Nephi’s words because …
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Others listened to the five Nephites and believed because …
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Some said Nephi was a prophet because …
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Others said he was a god because …
