Jacob is not one step behind Nephi. He says that he is called of God "after the manner of his holy order" meaning he has the Melchizedek Priesthood. If the priesthood is there, the Nephites have order and organization. Jacob has beens shown a vision similar to Nephi's because he has seen the same things that Nephi has seen. Here are the nine things I think Jacob wants the people (and us) to know in this chapter:
1. The Lord has shown Jacob the Babylonian captivity of Jerusalem which is an historical fact and took place at the time Jacob is saying it did.
2. After this destruction of those at Jerusalem, the Jews will return again to that city.
3. The Savior will manifest himself to the Jews at Jerusalem and they will crucify him.
4. Because they crucify the Savior, the Jews will be hated, smitten and driven out of Jerusalem again.
5. When the day comes that Jews accept the Savior, he will be merciful to them and gather them back to their lands of inheritance.
6. The gentiles (all those who are not Israelites) who repent and do not align themselves with the great and abominable church (take part in the sins of the world) will also come to know the covenants the Lord has made with his people.
7. The people of the Lord who wait faithfully for his coming will not be conquered by their enemies.
8. The Lord will destroy the wicked, but manifest himself in great glory to his people and none who believe in him will be destroyed.
9. At the time of his second coming, all people will finally know that Jesus Christ is the Lord, the Savior, the Redeemer, and the Might One of Jacob. This last title is saying he is the Messiah was anciently prophesied of in Israel.
No comments:
Post a Comment