1988
Book of Third Nephi
August 1988


“Book of Third Nephi,” Friend, Aug. 1988, 5

Book of Third Nephi

Read the sentences, and circle whether they are true (T) or false (F).

  1. Nephi, the grandson of Helaman, was commanded by his father, Nephi, to write on the gold plates. (See 3 Ne. 1:2–3.) T F

  2. Nephi prayed for the safety of his people, and the Lord told him that a sign would be given and that Jesus would be born the next day. (See 3 Ne. 1:11–13.) T F

  3. The night before Jesus was born, the sun went down in America, and yet it was still light. (See 3 Ne. 1:15–19.) T F

  4. Samuel’s prediction that a new star would appear in America did not happen. (See 3 Ne. 1:21.) T F

  5. The righteous Nephites and Lamanites united together to fight against the Gadianton robbers. (See 3 Ne. 2:12.) T F

  6. The converted Lamanites became fair-skinned and were called Nephites. (See 3 Ne. 2:14–16.) T F

  7. Thirty-one years after Christ’s birth there were many righteous people in America. (See 3 Ne. 7:21.) T F

  8. After Nephi raised his brother from the dead, all the people rejoiced. (See 3 Ne. 7:19–20.) T F

  9. For three hours a great storm caused terrible destruction in America, fulfilling one of Samuel’s prophecies regarding the crucifixion of Christ. (See 3 Ne. 8:3, 19.) T F

  10. The people lit candles and torches during the three days of darkness. (See 3 Ne. 8:21–23.) T F

  11. Heavenly Father did not speak to the Nephites about His Son. (See 3 Ne. 11:3–7.) T F

  12. Jesus blessed each of the children, and angels came down from heaven and ministered to the children too. (See 3 Ne. 17:21–24.) T F

Answers:

  • (1) T, (2) T, (3) T, (4) F, (5) T, (6) T, (7) F, (8) F, (9) T, (10) F, (11) F, (12) T.