2 Nephi 25-27

I find that timelines are a useful scripture study tool, especially when there are a number of complex themes running through the passage being studied.  One of the effects that timelines sometimes has on my study is that I feel almost time is like a slinky spring being jangled ... some bits stretch out and others compress!

Along with timelines, other tools such as storylines, charts and chronologies can help enrich scripture study.

The readings in 2 Nephi 25-27 are a rich place for timelines ... I suggest that there are 3 distinct timelines which can be identified.

First - the timeline of Nephi's people;

Second - the timeline of the Jews (at Jerusalem); and

Third - the timeline of the Gentiles.

As a journal exercise, read through the chapters carefully and plot three timelines.  Where do you see the slinky spring effect and time being compressed?  Where is it being stretched out? For what reason are those sections stretched out - what is the detail that they give to us?

Scripture Study Resources
https://www.lds.org/manual/scripture-study-the-power-of-the-word-teacher-manual/lesson-5?lang=eng  
https://www.lds.org/new-era/2012/10/six-tips-for-scripture-study?lang=eng