3 Nephi Chapter 14

** IMPORTANT NOTE ** Jesus Christ shows himself to the people of Nephi and he ministers onto them in the land Bountiful. Chapters 11 to 26 describe his ministry. In Chapters 12-14, Jesus re-administers the Sermon on the Mount that he had done during his mortal ministry at the sea of Galiliee. These three chapters are comparable to Matthew 5-7 in the Bible.

Summary:   In the last part of the sermon Jesus now shifts his sermon to discernment (how to navigate relationships, choices, and spiritual realities with wisdom.). Judge not - lest you be judged. Beware of false prophets. He teaches the Lord's prayer. The twelve are taught to not think of temporal needs bust instead focus on seeking the kingdom of God and righteousness. The sermon ends with a call to build life on Jesus’ teachings as the only secure foundation.

Lessons Taught/To be Learned:

Jesus teaches humility in judging others; the Golden Rule; and understanding true vs. false prophets, true vs. false disciples, and wise vs. foolish builders. Discipleship requires wise choices, discernment, and obedience. a. Judgment begins with humility before correcting others. b. Persistent prayer reflects trust in God’s goodness. c. The Golden Rule summarizes God's kingdom ethics. d. The narrow path requires intentional commitment. e. Obedience is the foundation of a stable spiritual life.

Key Scriptures (italicized and in quotes):

"2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again."

"7 Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you."

"8 For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened."

"12 Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets."

"15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."

"16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?"

"22 Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works?"

"23 And then will I profess unto them: I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity."

"24 Therefore, whoso heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock—"

"25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock."

"26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them not shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand—"

"27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the fall of it."