Tag: 3 Nephi

I am imagining what it would be like to go for three days without any light. Frankly, the voice in the darkness would be something to cling to when the vapor of darkness is literally palpable.

Giddianhi tried to appeal to the emotions of Lachoneus and the Nephites by flattering then in their efforts and using their terminology (“ye stand as if ye were supported by a god”) even though he didn’t believe a word of what he was saying. He also covered his bases by appealing to their emotions on…

The story of the people setting a date to kill the believers reminds me of Esther. If the Nephites had known of Esther the believers might have taken courage from that story but although Esther lived centuries earlier than this her story took place during the Babylonian captivity which was after Lehi, or even Mulek,…

As I read the invitation to the gentiles it occurs to me that the gentiles have no time to spare when they see the signs prophesied. The time to repent is now, as soon as you encounter the gospel.

I can imagine as Christ asked His disciples what they wanted from Him the first one said he wanted to come speedily to Christ after his ministry and others thought, “that’s great, I’d like that too.” The three others probably thought, “that’s a great desire, I wonder if I’m out of line wanting something more…

The private instruction of the Savior for His disciples must have been impactful. I can only image what it would be like for Him to come while they were among their brethren who had been chosen by Him.

I never really thought about how much more it a foundation Jesus laid for the Nephites than are recorded in the Book of Mormon. That foundation set the stage for generations of peace.

From our human perspective we can often conclude that those who are not living the comments are happier or more free than this who are but we forget the promises that obedience beings that we will be brought up as calves in the stall.

It should tell us something about what Jesus wanted the people to know that He quoted Isaiah saying “the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed but my kindness shall not depart from thee.”

Where are we on the marvelous work that the Lord promised in this last day? The work has commenced but I wonder if we are still near the beginning or if we are coming anywhere near the end.