Dr. Joseph Spencer examines Nephi’s analysis of gentile culture and its effect on spirituality and how the Book of Mormon is a “marvelous work” testifying of Jesus Christ.Show notes: https://followhim.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BM-11-Dr.-Joseph-Spencer-followHIM-Podcast-SHOW-NOTESv2.pdf YouTube: https://youtu.be/REo6qhPO9w0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastFree PDF download of quotes from our New Testament episodes:https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-newtestament-book/Free PDF download of quotes from our Old Testament episodes:https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-old-testament/00:00 Part II–Dr. Joseph Spencer00:07 Giving place for faith01:57 Gentile culture killing spirituality 03:17 Hugh Nibley turned to the work of spiritual knowledge05:09 Alma says spiritual knowledge is discernible06:10 2 Nephi 27 Nephi weaves Isaiah into his own words07:56 Nephi isn’t concerned with Isaiah’s context10:19 2 Nephi 27:19 Faith, humility, and science12:07 Not wanting a spiritual experience to end13:51 2 Nephi 28-30 Overview15:37 2 Nephi 28:2 The Book of Mormon is of great worth16:52 2 Nephi 28:18 and 2 Nephi 30:5, 17-18 Nephi leaning on his vision18:02 2 Nephi 28:15 Nephi’s anguish to lose his people20:42 2 Nephi 28:21-2 Pacifiers 22:38 Redemption of the Lamanites25:54 Lamanite conversion27:10 2 Nephi 30:1-4 Becoming a covenant people20:51 Gentile and Israelite31:48 Dr. Spencer shares his thoughts about the Book of Mormon and Jesus Christ38:05 End of Part II– Dr. Joseph SpencerThanks to the follow HIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com