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God is the same, yesterday, today and forever!
It’s amazing to me what we can learn from these verses in the Book of Mormon, 1 Nephi 10:17-19. In my last post I focused on the truth that the future, anticipated Messiah would be the Son of God and … Continue reading
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The Messiah will be the Son of God!
I love the above quote. The following scripture in the Book of Mormon teaches so clearly of Jesus Christ. 1 Nephi 10:17 And it came to pass after I, Nephi, having heard all the words of my father, concerning the things which he … Continue reading
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Come to a Knowledge of Jesus Christ
The purpose of the Book of Mormon is to bring all nations, kindreds, tongues and people to a knowledge of Jesus Christ. It is, as the Book of Mormon states, a “voice crying from the dust.” I hear that voice … Continue reading
1 Nephi 10–Lehi’s remarkable prophesies of the Messiah, A Precious Record
According to Nephi, Lehi wrote down many of the things which he saw in visions and dreams. Nephi’s refers to his father’s record more than once. On the plates that Nephi is writing on he abridges his father’s record. One … Continue reading
1 Nephi 8–What is most precious, desirable and joyous above all things? Lehi’s vision of the Tree of Life
I’ve been pondering what I can write about Lehi’s vision of the Tree of Life. So much has been written about it. I did a search on the BYU scripture index. 1 Nephi 8 is been cited 228 times in … Continue reading
1 Nephi 7–How is it ye have forgotten?
The 2nd journey back to Jerusalem The 2nd journey back to Jerusalem is to go back and entreat Ishmael and his family to go with Lehi and his family. It seems like Lehi and Ishmael had a pervious relationship and … Continue reading
1 Nephi 1–The tender mercies of the Lord
In going back over my blog, I realized that I didn’t include insights into 1 Nephi1. I don’t know how that happened! It is such a crucial chapter beginning with a testimony of Jesus Christ by Lehi. For a wise … Continue reading
1 Nephi 6 and 9–The Things of God
I’m putting these 2 chapters together because they are an interlude in the story explaining the purpose of Nephi’s writings. In 1 Nephi 6 he explains that he desires to write the things of God. What an awesome desire and … Continue reading
Nephi 4–Led by the Spirit, scriptures, covenants
After Nephi’s pep talk to his brothers in the first few verses of chapter 4, we come to the gripping story of Nephi being commanded to kill Laban. Much has been written about this incident to justify or to criticize … Continue reading
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Nephi 4–Nephi’s pep talk
Despite being chastised by an angel, Laman and Lemuel continue to doubt that they can obtain the Brass Plates. I call the next few verses Nephi’s pep talk. He says “let us be faithful in keeping the commandments,”let us go … Continue reading
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