This lesson covers 2 Nephi chapters 26-30, which contain Nephi’s writings and teachings following his quotations of Isaiah.

Nephi discusses a variety of of topics, including a prophesy of the coming of Christ, predictions regarding the last days, and a foreshadowing of the Gospel’s restoration. Nephi also speaks of the judgments of God, and warns of the devices of the devil that will prove to be detrimental to the humanity.

Through it all, Nephi continues to emphasize the goodness of God, saying:

“He inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.” (2 Nephi 26:33)

Much of Nephi’s message can be categorized as follows:

Nephi prophesies of the Savior’s ministry among the Nephites.
As we learn of the future visit of Jesus Christ, we gain additional insight regarding God’s motivation and plan. We are given the picture of a compassionate, magnanimous God, who desperately wishes for everyone to come unto him.

“He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him. Wherefore, he commandeth none that they shall not partake of his salvation.” (2 Nephi 26:24)

Nephi testifies of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
Alluding to Isaiah’s “sealed book” prophesy, Nephi foresees a vignette in the process of the Book of Mormon’s production in which Martin Harris brings transcribed characters from the Book of Mormon plates professor Anthon and Dr. Mitchell for verification.

“But behold, it shall come to pass that the Lord God shall say unto him to whom he shall deliver the book: Take these words which are not sealed and deliver them to another, that he may show them unto the learned, saying: Read this, I pray thee. And the learned shall say: Bring hither the book, and I will read them.” (2 Nephi 27:15)

Nephi prophesies that Satan will spread false doctrines in the last days.
One of most deceptive devices the devil uses to the detriment of humanity is complacency and apathy. When people they there is nothing to fear, and no cause worth fighting for, that is when they are the most vulnerable.

“And others will he pacify, and lull them away into carnal security, that they will say: All is well in Zion; yea, Zion prospereth, all is well—and thus the devil cheateth their souls, and leadeth them away carefully down to hell.” (2 Nephi 28:21)

Nephi teaches about the importance of the Book of Mormon.
Finally, Nephi makes a very good case for being open to additional scripture from God. Concerning those who would consider the Bible to be the final pronouncement from heaven, we read:

“Thou fool, that shall say: A Bible, we have got a Bible, and we need no more Bible. Have ye obtained a Bible save it were by the Jews? Know ye not that there are more nations than one? Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth?” (2 Nephi 29:6-7)

In these chapters, Nephi provides us with a large amount of very pertinent information that has particular application for us, who live in the times that we do. Just as Nephi spent that past few chapters likening Isaiah unto him, we can now take Nephi’s words and liken them unto us.