1. Read 3 Nephi 11:1-8, with superscription.

Give details describing the voice heard by the congregation at Bountiful as recorded in 3 Nephi 11:3-6. Whose voice was this? Why do you think it was hard to understand at first? What did the voice say?

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2. Read 3 Nephi 11:9-17.

What did Jesus want the people to know about his relationship with the Father? Why do you think it was important for each individual to have a personal witness of the tokens of Christ's atonement?

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3. Read 3 Nephi 11:18-28.

How did Nephi react when he was called out by name? After addressing the congregation and inviting them to receive a personal witness, what was the first instruction given to the disciples in the New World?

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4. Read 3 Nephi 11:29-41.

Who stirs up anger and contention? What is the doctrine of Christ?

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5. Read 3 Nephi 12:1-12.

To whom did the Savior address these Beatitudes or states of blessedness?

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     a. Read 3 Nephi 12:3 with D&C 56:17-18. Who are the poor in spirit?

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     b. Read 3 Nephi 12:4. What is the blessing to those who mourn?

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     c. Read 3 Nephi 12:5. What does it mean to be meek? How might meekness and gratitude work together?

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     d. Red 3 Nephi 12:6. With what might we expect to be filled if we hunger and thirst after righteousness?

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     e. Read 3 Nephi 12:7. Why must we be merciful in order to obtain mercy? Isn't mercy a free gift?

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     f. Read 3 Nephi 12:8. Who will see God?

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     g. Read 3 Nephi 12:9. How do we become peacemakers?

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6. Read 3 Nephi 12:13-30.

List commandments enlarged upon by the Lord in 3 Nephi 12:21-28. What does it mean to "take up your cross"?

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7. Read 3 Nephi 12:31-48.

How would obedience to the new or higher law given by Christ in 3 Nephi 12 help perfect the saints?