30 October 2013 Seminary Lesson 38: 2 Nephi 28 Opening Hymn: Opening Prayer Scripture Mastery: 2 Nephi 25:23, 26 Foster First Reader: David

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Spiritual Thought/Scripture Mastery Day 3 Recite, Blanks, & Identify Doctrines & Principles. 2 Nephi 25:23, 26 For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do. 26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins. F W L D T W, T P O C, A A O B, T B I C, A T B R T G; F W K T I I B G T W A S, A A W C D. 26 A W T O C, W R I C, W P O C, W P O C, A W W A T O P, T O C M K T W S T M L F A R O T S.

Introduction Nephi prophesied of some of the challenging conditions in the latter days, including the false teachings and pride of many churches that would be built up. He taught how to recognize false doctrines and worldly attitudes, and he warned of ways that Satan will try to distract us from righteousness.

Read 2 Nephi 28:1–192 Nephi 28:1–19 Nephi describes false churches and false ideas of our day

Please read the following statement by President Benson: The Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ. It confounds false doctrines. … It fortifies the humble followers of Christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. The type of apostates in the Book of Mormon are similar to the type we have today” (“The Book of Mormon Is the Word of God,” Ensign,Jan. 1988, 3) How does the Book of Mormon expose the enemies of Christ? (It includes accounts of people who tried to lead others away from faith in Christ. It allows us to see their errors and false ideas.) How does the Book of Mormon fortify us against the adversary?

Read 2 Nephi 28:20–322 Nephi 28:20–32 Nephi warns about how Satan tries to deceive us Story

What are some examples of Satan trying to “stir [people] up to anger against that which is good”? How does anger confuse people about what is good and what is evil? Why do you think it is dangerous for people to be “at ease in Zion,” thinking that no improvement is needed? Why do you think Satan is able to lead such people “carefully down to hell”? What does it mean to flatter someone? (To give insincere praise and compliments.) Why do you think flattery can lead some people away from the Lord? Why would Satan try to convince people that he does not exist? What are some things we can do to guard against anger? How can we guard against the feeling that all is well? How can we guard against flattery?

Closing Prayer Tomorrow’s Assignments 28- Oct-13 Lesson 36 2 Nephi 26 2 Nephi 25:23, 26DavidAnna 29- Oct-13 Lesson 37 2 Nephi 27 2 Nephi 25:23, 26 Jackso nEden 30- Oct-13 Lesson 38 2 Nephi 28 2 Nephi 25:23, 26FosterDavid 31- Oct-13 Lesson 39 2 Nephi 29–30 2 Nephi 25:23, 26Anna Jackso n 1- Nov- 13 Teacher Work Day