Jesus Christ and Angels Minister with Compassion | 3 Nephi 17

Jesus ministers to people of Ancient America and perceives their weakness. Full of compassion for them, He heals their sick, calls little children forward and prays. 

Angels descend from heaven and minister unto them.

These next passages of scripture attempt to describe an event too marvelous and joyous to accurately explain or comprehend.  

3 Nephi 17: 1 – 25 

Jesus Christ Introduces the Sacrament | 3 Nephi 18

Jesus establishes His sacrament among people of Ancient America. 

The Lord blesses bread and wine and administers the sacrament in remembrance of His body and His blood, which was shed for all people.

The prayer, spoken by Christ, is the essential sacrament prayer offered by priesthood holders and administered on the Sabbath day in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The preparation of the sacrament portrayed here is similar in form to the sacrament as it is prepared and blessed before Latter-day Saint congregations around the world.

3 Nephi 18: 1 – 25 

The Disciples Minister to and Baptize the People | 3 Nephi 19:4–14

Greater numbers of people come to the ancient temple grounds of Bountiful after hearing of Christ’s appearance. The prophet Nephi has them taught in twelve groups to pray and more are baptized.