Ether 8-11
To be discussed April 5
1. Read Ether 7:26-27, Ether 8:1-14.
Who was Jared? How did he gain half his father's kingdom? How did he gain the other half? According to Ether 8:7, on what was Jared's heart set? What motivated Akish to betray his king?
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2. Read Ether 8:15-26.
What is a "secret combination"? Why are they so destructive? What are Moroni's warnings to all nations who uphold such secret combinations?
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3. Read Ether 9:1-15.
How was the Lord merciful to Omer? What was the final fate of his rebellious son, Jared? What motivated Akish's people to follow his sons? How did Omer regain his kingdom?
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4. Read Ether 9:16-35.
What was the result of Emer's righteous kingship for his people and for Emer personally? How did one wicked king cause his nation to suffer? What is the "promise" of the promised land?
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5. Read Ether 10:1-16.
List the sins committed by Riplakish during his reign. Which of his father's sins did Morianton decry? Which did he embrace? How did Morianton's son Kim lose power?
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6. Read Ether 10:17-34.
Who was Lib? List accomplishments during the reign of Lib. What happened during the reign of Com, Lib's fourth great grandson?
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7. Read Ether 11:1-23.
Why did the people reject the voice of the Lord? What was the result? How many generations of wicked kings reigned (beginning with Ahah) during this period of Jadeite history? Who was Ether?
Discussion on Ether 7-11
Links to Related Articles:
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"Be Not Deceived," Dallin H. Oaks, November 2004 Ensign
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"The Key to Spiritual Protection," Boyd K. Packer, November 2013 Ensign
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"The Seventh Commandment: A Shield," Neal A. Maxwell, November 2001 Ensign
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"Standing for Truth and Right," M. Russell Ballard, November 1997 Ensign
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"The Virtues of Righteous Daughters of God," James E. Faust, May 2003 Ensign
Related Articles from Book of Mormon Central:
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Why did Moroni comment so much throughout Ether?
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Why did snakes infest Jaredite lands during a famine?
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Why did Riplakish construct a beautiful throne?
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Why does the Book of Mormon include the rise and fall of two nations?