3 Nephi Chapter 25

** 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.

Summary:

Jesus continue with the words of Malachi. At the time of the second coming, the proud and wicked will be burned like stubble. Elijah shall return before the second coming.

Lessons Taught/To be Learned:

In this chapter, Jesus is giving the Nephites the final old testament prophecy about the last days — Elijah’s return, the turning of hearts, and the preparation for His Second Coming.

Key Scriptures (italicized and in quotes):

"6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse."