“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).
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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
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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
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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
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Samuel’s prediction that a new star would appear in America did not happen. (See 3 Ne. 1:21.) T F
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The righteous Nephites and Lamanites united together to fight against the Gadianton robbers. (See 3 Ne. 2:12.) T F
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The converted Lamanites became fair-skinned and were called Nephites. (See 3 Ne. 2:14–16.) T F
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Thirty-one years after Christ’s birth there were many righteous people in America. (See 3 Ne. 7:21.) T F
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After Nephi raised his brother from the dead, all the people rejoiced. (See 3 Ne. 7:19–20.) T F
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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
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The people lit candles and torches during the three days of darkness. (See 3 Ne. 8:21–23.) T F
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Heavenly Father did not speak to the Nephites about His Son. (See 3 Ne. 11:3–7.) T F
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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