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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
Jesus Stands with Open Arms
Elder David A Bednar gave a conference talk about Lehi’s dream. In it he asked the question: What lessons can and should I learn from Lehi’s vision of the tree of life and from the principle of continually holding fast to the … Continue reading
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1 Nephi 8–That My Family May Partake
Just as the Old Testament is essentially the story of a family, the Book of Mormon is the story of a family. In fact, the history of the world is the story of God’s family. Ephesians 6:14-15 it says: For … Continue reading
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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 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 5–A joyous return
In chapter 5 we gain insights into the relationship between Lehi and Sariah. We don’t know how long Nephi and his brothers were gone when they went back for the Brass Plates. We know from 1 Nephi 2 that they … Continue reading
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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
1 Nephi 2 and 3 insights–prayer, faith, being led by the Spirit
1 Nephi 2 I love the phrase “blessed art thou.” What does the Lord value in his children? The phrase “blessed art thou” lets us know. Lehi is blessed because of his faithfulness. Nephi is blessed because of his faith, … Continue reading
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