3 Nephi Chapter 26

** 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 finalizes his ministry by explaining to the Nephites that the scriptures that he has had them write down he did so for future generations. After three consecutive days, Jesus ascends back to heaven. The disciples go forth and begin to baptize more people.

Lessons Taught/To be Learned: (no specific lessons for this chapter)

Key Scriptures (italicized and in quotes):

"2 And he saith: These scriptures, which ye had not with you, the Father commanded that I should give unto you; for it was wisdom in him that they should be given unto future generations."

"4 And even unto the great and last day, when all people, and all kindreds, and all nations and tongues shall stand before God, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil—"

"5 If they be good, to the resurrection of everlasting life; and if they be evil, to the resurrection of damnation; being on a parallel, the one on the one hand and the other on the other hand, according to the mercy, and the justice, and the holiness which is in Christ, who was before the world began."