Church leaders offer insights on 2 Nephi 6-10

 Kaitlyn Bancroft for the Church News, 18 Feb 2024 offered readers snippets from LDS Church Leaders that touched on this week’s “Come, Follow Me” study materials covering 2 Nephi 6-10. This includes Jacob’s teachings from Isaiah to the Nephites and his commentary on those subjects.

This is a great resource for studying 2 Nephi 6-10 in the context of “Come, Follow Me.” However, it’s quite lengthy, so here we offer a more concise summary of key takeaways from Church leaders’ quotes:

2 Nephi 6

Faith and Trust: Elder Ellis encourages trusting God even in challenges. Elder Goaslind highlights love as evidence of conversion and our responsibility to share the gospel.

— Elder Stanley G. Ellis, October 2017 general conference, “Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good”

— Elder Jack H. Goaslind, Jr., October 1983 general conference, “Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth”

2 Nephi 8

Overcoming Conflict: Elder Oaks reminds us of God’s plan amidst conflict. Sister Dew encourages standing tall and unwavering. Elder Maxwell finds hope and determination despite challenges.

—Then-Elder Dallin H. Oaks, October 2017 general conference, “The Plan and the Proclamation”

— Sister Sheri L. Dew, then the second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, October 2000 general conference, “Stand Tall and Stand Together”

2 Nephi 9

Atonement and Scripture: Elder Christofferson explains the Atonement’s power to redeem and heal. Elder Pieper clarifies the sacred versus secular. Elder Callister emphasizes the Book of Mormon’s confirming role.

— Elder D. Todd Christofferson, April 2013 general conference, “Redemption”

— Elder Paul B. Pieper, April 2012 general conference, “To Hold Sacred”

— Elder Tad R. Callister, October 2011 general conference, “The Book of Mormon — a Book from God”

Finding Comfort and Strength: Elder De Hoyos offers comfort through Jacob’s words, reminding us to come to the Lord. Elder Malm encourages wise choices and using our time wisely.

— Elder Benjamín De Hoyos, April 2011 general conference, “Called to Be Saints”

— Elder Per G. Malm, October 2010 general conference, “Rest unto Your Souls”

Overcoming Sin and Finding Freedom: Elder Hales encourages turning to God for fulfillment. Elder Bowen highlights the infinite reach of the Atonement.

Nephi 10

Reconciliation and Neutrality: Elder Viñas encourages reconciling with God’s will. Elder Maxwell stresses the importance of Jesus as the Son of God, not just a moralist. Elder McConkie warns against neutrality concerning the gospel. Elder Mutombo promises freedom through the Savior’s light.

— Elder Thierry K. Mutombo, April 2021 general conference, “Ye Shall Be Free”

— Elder Francisco J. Viñas, October 2015 general conference, “The Pleasing Word of God”

— Elder Bruce R. McConkie, October 1984 general conference, “The Caravan Moves On”

Hope and Free Agency: Elder Hanks offers hope for those struggling with sin. Bishop Brown reminds us of our free agency to choose the right path.

— Elder Marion D. Hanks, April 1973 general conference, “What Manner of Men? ‘As I Am’”

— Bishop Victor L. Brown, April 1971 general conference, “The Meaning of Morality”