2 Nephi 1. Resurrecting Deep Sleepers

Keywords

spiritual, repentance and salvation, scriptural symbolism

Abstract

Have you ever wondered if you would sleep through the sound of the trumpets on resurrection morning (D&C 45:45-46)?  Or have you ever considered that sleeping patterns of today may adversely affect you tomorrow?  From a spiritual perspective these are essential questions about our personal salvation.  Fortunately, the scriptures provide us powerful insights about the symbolic meaning of resurrection that teach us how to overcome and avoid an “endless sleep” (Moroni 9:13) that could befall us at any time.

Quite early the Book of Mormon exposes us to the idea of spiritual resurrection.  Upon arrival to the Promised Land, and in preparation for his own death, Lehi gave counsel and blessings to each one of his children.  His sons Laman and Lemuel had experienced considerable difficulty keeping the commandments, which left them vulnerable to the full measure of God’s justice.  Lehi feared for their eternal welfare, so accordingly he exhorted them to repent using bold commands and figurative language.

Original Publication Citation

“2 Nephi 1: Resurrecting Deep Sleepers.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2016

Publisher

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Marketing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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