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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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How Did Mankind Learn of the Existence of God?
God Reveals Himself to Adam We know that some kind religion and religious observation has been part of man’s existence from the very beginning of man’s history. How did man first come up the idea that there was a God? There … Continue reading
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