NOTE: Fourth Nephi illustrates two extremes in civilization. The first half of the book gives us details about how a Zion society is structured. The second half shows how a great civilization can rapidly decline.

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1. Read 4 Nephi 1:1-5.

Who formed the Church of Christ in the 34th year after Jesus' birth? What percentage of the people were converted? Once they were converted, how did they treat one another?

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BONUS: What do you think it means to be a partaker of the "heavenly gift"? See also Ether 12:8.

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2. Read 4 Nephi 1:6-13. 

List some of the results of the continuing righteousness of the people.

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3. Read 4 Nephi 1:14-21. 

Why was there no contention in the land? What else was missing? What caused a small division among the people?

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4. Read 4 Nephi 1:22-28.

List steps to destruction from 4 Nephi 1:23-28.

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BONUS: Why do you think so many false churches sprang up?

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5. Read 4 Nephi 1:29-34.

Why did the anti-Christ faction reject the Lord's anointed and the miracles they performed?

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6. Read 4 Nephi 1:35-41. 

In what year did the "great division" occur among the people? According to 4 Nephi 1:38, the "Lamanites" did not "dwindle in unbelief," but they did "willfully rebel against the gospel of Christ." What is the difference?

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7. Read 4 Nephi 1:42-49.

What caused the disciples to sorrow? Who kept the records after Amos died? What did he do with them?

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BONUS: Review 4 Nephi 1:1-4 and 16-17. List attributes of a converted people.