Nephi

Rock of Revelation

Lehi, of the Book of Mormon, was a great prophet. Many of his teachings were difficult for his family to understand. Sometimes his teachings sparked arguments among his children. Nephi, one of Lehi’s sons, didn’t understand the teachings so he went and prayed for more understanding. He was rewarded with his own vision that clarifiedContinue reading “Rock of Revelation”

Sariah

Sariah is one of the rare women mentioned in scripture. 1 Nephi 5 contains a valuable record of Sariah’s trial, her faith, and her testimony as she is stretched to her breaking point. In 1Nephi 5, Sariah has already left the only home she has ever known, her extended family, and her wealth as sheContinue reading “Sariah”

Mormon’s Abridgment

It is understood that Mormon abridged many plates, including Nephi’s small plates, and added them to his record to make the Book of Mormon. One professor, Jeffery R Chadwick, found an error in Mormon’s heading at the start of 1 Nephi. He says – “The heading to the book of 1 Nephi contains an errorContinue reading “Mormon’s Abridgment”

Lehi

I don’t usually dwell on Lehi because his part of the story was lost with the 116 page manuscript so, like the Book of Mormon, I focus on Nephi. Nephi has to get a testimony, the brass plates, Ishmael’s family, and build a boat all within the first 17 chapters. The story in the BookContinue reading “Lehi”

Law of Moses in the Book of Mormon

And we did observe to keep the judgements, the statutes, and the commandments of the Lord in all things, according to the law of Moses. (2 Ne. 5:10) Nephi and his brothers returned to Jerusalem to get the brass plates which contained the law of Moses. It is clear in the Book of Mormon thatContinue reading “Law of Moses in the Book of Mormon”