Jacob declares God’s will and voice concerning the promised land in the Americas. Along with being a land of inheritance for Lehi’s descendants, it will also be a land of freedom and liberty for all people—a place where Zion will be reestablished with the King of Heaven as its King.
“…This land, said God, shall be a land of thine inheritance, and the Gentiles shall be blessed upon the land. And this land shall be a land of liberty unto the Gentiles, and there shall be no kings upon the land, who shall raise up unto the Gentiles. And I will fortify this land against all other nations. And he that fighteth against Zion shall perish, saith God. For he that raiseth up a king against me shall perish, for I, the Lord, the king of heaven, will be their king, and I will be a light unto them forever, that hear my words.” (2 Nephi 10:10-14)
Questions:
-Are all parts of the Americas a promised land? Or, is the promised land referred to in this passage more localized?
-Are there other promised lands outside the Western Hemisphere? (See link to a definition of promised land above)
-Why will God fortify the American promised land against all other nations? What or who will He be protecting?
-How will Zion be established within the American promised land? Has it already begun to be established?
-How will Lehi’s descendants be involved in the establishment of the American Zion?
-Will the establishment of Zion in the Americas be a source of marked conflict? Or, will it be a more peaceful, organic process?
-How important is it to hear God’s words? Do you believe the Book of Mormon is God’s word? How can you find out if it is or isn’t? (see Moroni 10:3-5)
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