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Lesson 126 3 Nephi 17
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3 Nephi 17:1–3.
Jesus instructs the Nephites to ponder His words and pray for understanding.
What do you think you could do to gain greater understanding of that doctrine or aspect of the Church?
3 Nephi 17:1–3.
1 Behold, now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words he looked round about again on the multitude, and he said unto them: Behold, my time is at hand.
2 I perceive that ye are weak, that ye cannot understand all my words which I am commanded of the Father to speak unto you at this time.
3 Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again.
By pondering and praying to the Father, we …
By pondering and praying to the Father, we prepare our minds to receive greater understanding.
What does it mean to ponder?
President Henry B. Eyring.
“Reading, studying, and pondering are not the same. We read words and we may get ideas. We study and we may discover patterns and connections in scripture. But when we ponder, we invite revelation by the Spirit. Pondering, to me, is the thinking and the praying I do after reading and studying in the scriptures carefully” (Henry B. Eyring, “Serve with the Spirit,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 60).
What did President Eyring teach about what it means to ponder?
How do you think pondering and praying can work together to help prepare our minds to receive greater understanding?
3 Nephi 17:4–25.
The Savior heals the sick among the Nephites, prays to the Father for the people, and blesses their children.
3 Nephi 17:4.
4 But now I go unto the Father, and also to show myself unto the lost tribes of Israel, for they are not lost unto the Father, for he knoweth whither he hath taken them.
3 Nephi 17:5.
5 And it came to pass that when Jesus had thus spoken, he cast his eyes round about again on the multitude, and beheld they were in tears, and did look steadfastly upon him as if they would ask him to tarry a little longer with them.
How did the Nephites respond when the Savior expressed His intention to depart?
Why is it important for us to know these truths about the Savior?
How does understanding the Savior’s compassionate nature help you to exercise faith in Him?
Point out the phrase “afflicted in any manner” in 3 Nephi 17:9.
What types of ailments might be included in afflictions of “any manner”?
When have you or someone you know experienced the Savior’s compassion and healing power?