Book of Mormon -1 Nephi Chapter 1-11
What a privilege and blessing to read the Book of Mormon. I'm grateful for the time to read, pray and think about the teachings of Jesus Christ from these ancient prophets. What would our lives be like if we didn't have the opportunity to read about the prophet Nephi? First Nephi chapter 1-11 mentions many examples of Nephi's character I would like to share:
What a privilege and blessing to read the Book of Mormon. I'm grateful for the time to read, pray and think about the teachings of Jesus Christ from these ancient prophets. What would our lives be like if we didn't have the opportunity to read about the prophet Nephi? First Nephi chapter 1-11 mentions many examples of Nephi's character I would like to share:
- Nephi honored his parents.
- Nephi was obedient to his father-the prophet Lehi's teachings.
- Nephi was obedient to the Lord's commandment of returning back to Jerusalem, to obtain the brass plates and gather Ishmael's family to join them on their journey to the promised land.
- Both commandments of returning back to Jerusalem, Nephi demonstrated great faith. He said " I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know the Lord giveth no commandment unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the things which he commandeth them." 1 Nephi 3:7
- Obtaining the brass plates was not an easy commandment, but Nephi knew the Lord had all power, wisdom and nothing is too hard for the Lord. These truths about the Lord helped Nephi's faith, work & courage--all he could do to obtain the brass plates.
- Nephi desired to know the things his father Lehi saw in regards to the "Tree of Life" vision. Through Nephi's righteous desires and sharing his desires to Heavenly Father, he received the same vision his father receive. Nephi came to know what the "Love of God" is-- His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Nephi also saw in vision Christ's birth, mission, death & resurrection 600 years before the event happend.
- Nephi was obedient to record all his witnesses of Jesus Christ. Nephi's intent of his sacred record was to "persuade all men to come unto Christ." 1 Nephi 6:4
In closing, I would like to share my favorite scripture from these readings. In 1 Nephi 9:6, it states, " But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning, wherefore he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men, for behold he hath all power unto the fullfilling of all his words. And thus it is. Amen."
What are your thoughts about Nephi's example or your favorite scripture from your readings in 1 Nephi chapter 1-11?
Love, Staci Dearden--Parley's 7th Ward
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