This episode is part 38 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.
This episode covers chapters 14-18 of the book of 3 Nephi. The Mormon Jesus finishes his version of the Sermon on the Mount for the 2,500 Nephites gathered at the temple in the Land Bountiful. Then, he explains that he will gather the “other sheep” into the one fold, which includes these people and the ten lost tribes of Israel. The people don’t understand much, but Jesus heals their sick among them. Then, angels come and minister to the young children.
The Mormon Jesus says that he will return to the Father soon. Just like he explained the valid method of baptism, he then institutes the sacrament: the Lord’s Supper. He admonishes them to watch and pray and how to handle unrepentant people in the churches. Finally, the people are to return to their homes to ponder his teachings and he would return to see them the next day.
Further research:
Doctrine and Covenants [sections 7, 27, 133]
“Three Nephites and a Little Miracle,” My Life in Zion, October 15, 2012.
Katie Lambert, “Why Early Saints All Drank from One Sacrament Cup & How It All Changed,” LDSLiving.com, June 13, 2016.
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration
The Book of Mormon online: 3 Nephi [chapter 12, 13]
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