“Jesus Christ Appears to the Nephites,” Friend, Apr. 1996, 18
Jesus Christ Appears to the Nephites
Many Nephites gathered at the temple in Bountiful. They were amazed at the great changes in the land. 3 Ne. 11:1
They were talking to each other about Jesus Christ and the sign of his death. 3 Ne. 11:2
While they were talking, they heard a quiet voice from heaven. It made their hearts burn and caused them to quake. 3 Ne. 11:3
At first they could not understand it. The third time the voice spoke, they were able to understand it. 3 Ne. 11:4–6
Heavenly Father said, “Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased … hear ye him.” 3 Ne. 11:7
A Man wearing a white robe came down out of heaven and stood by them. They were afraid to speak because they thought it was an angel. 3 Ne. 11:8
The Man said, “Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.” 3 Ne. 11:9–10
Jesus told the people to come and feel the marks in his hands and feet where he had been nailed to the cross. 3 Ne. 11:12–13
Jesus wanted them to know that he was their God, that he had died for everyone’s sins and had been resurrected. 3 Ne. 11:14
One by one the people felt the nail marks in Jesus’ hands and feet. They testified that he was the Savior of whom the prophets had written. 3 Ne. 11:15
Then, crying “Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God!” they fell at Jesus’ feet and worshiped him. 3 Ne. 11:16–17
Jesus called Nephi and eleven other men to him. He gave them the power, and taught them the right way, to baptize. 3 Ne. 11:18–26; 3 Ne 12:1
He told the Nephites to believe in him, to repent, and to keep his commandments. If they did not do this, they could not enter his kingdom. 3 Ne. 12:19–20
Jesus taught the Nephites how to pray to Heavenly Father. He taught them about fasting. He said that they would be forgiven if they forgave one another. 3 Ne. 13:6–18
Jesus taught them many things, then told them to go to their homes and think and pray about what he had said. 3 Ne. 17:1–3
Tears came to the eyes of the Nephites. They wanted Jesus to stay with them. 3 Ne. 17:5
Jesus loved the Nephites. He told them to bring the people who were sick or hurt to him so that he could heal them. 3 Ne. 17:6–7
Jesus healed these people, and all the people bowed down and worshiped him. 3 Ne. 17:9–10
Illustrated by Jerry Thompson