Why Did Jesus Deliver the Sermon on the Mount to the Nephites? 3 Nephi 12-16
Keywords
Sermon on the Mount, Law of Moses, covenants
Abstract
Why did Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount, an old-world speech, to people in the New World?
I’ve done plenty of speaking and presenting in my time. Sure, I repeat presentations from time to time, but often I prepare a brand-new presentation for each group, taking into consideration their needs and interests.
When I do repeat a presentation or a speech, I don’t do so word for word. In fact, I make changes and updates based on the audience.
Why is it that the Sermon at the Nephite Temple is nearly word for word identical to the Sermon on the Mount? Why didn’t Jesus provide a fresh, new perspective for these listeners? Why didn’t Jesus craft a speech specifically designed for the Nephites, their history, and their circumstances?
Because of the Law of Moses.
And because of covenants.
Original Publication Citation
Why Did Jesus Deliver the Sermon on the Mount to the Nephites? 3 Nephi 12-16, September 15, 2020.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Halverson, Taylor, "Why Did Jesus Deliver the Sermon on the Mount to the Nephites? 3 Nephi 12-16" (2020). Faculty Publications. 9885.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/9885
Document Type
Other
Publication Date
2020
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Marketing
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