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Scripture Study – 1 Nephi 16:1-6

Nephi has earnestly preached to Laman and Lemuel, trying to help them understand the importance of repentance. He has explained to them that if they do not repent, they will end up in endless torment. Even though his words aren’t pleasant, an undertone of pleading surrounds his words, and we can sense how badly Nephi just wants his brothers to listen and to change their ways. 1. And now it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had made an end of speaking to my brethren, behold they said unto me: Thou hast declared unto us hard things, more than … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 15:20-25

Upon returning from the mountain where he met with the angel of the Lord and saw a vision concerning the future of his seed and that of his brothers, Nephi was met by those brothers who were full of questions about the prophecies of their father, Lehi. Nephi is consumed with the Spirit and wants his brothers to understand the importance of the things they have been taught, and so he speaks to them further about the things of eternity. 20. And I did rehearse unto them the words of Isaiah, who spake concerning the restoration of the Jews, or … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 15:12-19

Nephi is seeking to help his stubborn brothers understand the words their father has spoken to them. Symbolism is not their strong point. 12. Behold, I say unto you, that the house of Israel was compared unto an olive-tree, by the Spirit of the Lord which was in our father; and behold are we not broken off from the house of Israel, and are we not a branch of the house of Israel? 13. And now, the thing which our father meaneth concerning the grafting in of the natural branches through the fulness of the Gentiles, is, that in the … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 14:18-30

Nephi, deep in vision with the angel of the Lord, is being shown the end times of the world and the fate of his descendants. He also sees John the Revelator and learns of his role in warning us about the signs of the second coming. 18. And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying: Look! 19. And I looked and beheld a man, and he was dressed in a white robe. 20. And the angel said unto me: Behold one of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. 21. Behold, he shall see and write the … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 13:30-35

Nephi is having a vision which details the fate of his seed and that of his brethren. He has seen the coming of the Bible and of Christopher Columbus to the Americas, and now he is seeing the rising up of America and the growth of the nation. 30. Nevertheless, thou beholdest that the Gentiles who have gone forth out of captivity, and have been lifted up by the power of God above all other nations, upon the face of the land which is choice above all other lands, which is the land that the Lord God hath covenanted with … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 13:20-29

Nephi is being shown, in vision, the things that will happen to his seed and the seed of his brethren. He has been greatly concerned as to their future, because of his great love for them. 20. And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld that they did prosper in the land; and I beheld a book, and it was carried forth among them. 21. And the angel said unto me: Knowest thou the meaning of the book? 22. And I said unto him: I know not. 23. And he said: Behold it proceedeth out of the mouth of … Continue reading →

Scripture Study – 1 Nephi 13:1-19

Nephi’s vision continues. 1. And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying: Look! And I looked and beheld many nations and kingdoms. 2. And the angel said unto me: What beholdest thou? And I said: I behold many nations and kingdoms. 3. And he said unto me: These are the nations and kingdoms of the Gentiles. 4. And it came to pass that I saw among the nations of the Gentiles the formation of a great church. 5. And the angel said unto me: Behold the formation of a church which is most abominable above all … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 12:19-23

Nephi’s vision continues. He has been seeing the fate of his descendants four generations after the coming of Christ, and he sees that the descendants of his brothers have fallen away and become enemies to their cousins. 19. And while the angel spake these words, I beheld and saw that the seed of my brethren did contend against my seed, according to the word of the angel; and because of the pride of my seed, and the temptations of the devil, I beheld that the seed of my brethren did overpower the people of my seed. I find this very … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 11:24-36

Nephi has inquired of the Lord to know the meaning of the vision his father saw. Deep in prayer, Nephi was taken to a high mountain by the Spirit of the Lord and now, with an angel for his guide, is being shown Christ who is to come. 24. And after he had said these words, he said unto me: Look! And I looked, and I beheld the Son of God going forth among the children of men; and I saw many fall down at his feet and worship him. 25. And it came to pass that I beheld that … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 11:12-23

Nephi is conversing with the Spirit of the Lord and inquiring as to the interpretation of the dream Lehi had. 12. And it came to pass that he said unto me: Look! And I looked as if to look upon him, and I saw him not; for he had gone from before my presence. 13. And it came to pass that I looked and beheld the great city of Jerusalem, and also other cities. And I beheld the city of Nazareth; and in the city of Nazareth I beheld a virgin, and she was exceedingly fair and white. 14. And … Continue reading →