Tag: Mormon

Mormon 2I wonder how Mormon came to the attention of the Nephites so that they would pick him to lead their armies. And I realized that despite the fact that he led the Nephites for over 80% of his lifetime he only talks about their ward in half of his chapters. he truly did not…

Mormon 1This is Mormon setting the stage for his writing. I wonder how Ammoron knew him – was he related? I also wonder if Mormon had met any of the three disciples before they were taken from among the people. It’s even possible that those three recommended Mormon to Ammoron.

Mormon 9Moroni obviously believes that this is the end of his record. I find it interesting that when he finaly does end his record the theme is the same, only more powerful.

Mormon 8I can imagine that after the battle of Cumorah Mormon and moroni stayed close enough together that they could keep track of each other and Moroni thus knew when and how his father died. In fact, it may well have been only at the command of Mormon that they did not travel together which…

Mormon 7I just love the passages such as this chapter where the Book of Mormon prophets (Mostly Mormon and Moroni) speak directly to the readers in our day. I think they did so seeing us in their mind’s eye as their brethren, and knowing that their brethren of their own time had fully rejected the…

Mormon 6The lament of Mormon after the final battle of the Nephites has always been poignant but it hit me with greater force today. Mormon knew that the Nephites could not win this battle because of their wickedness, but when he actually saw them after they had been hewn down his heart was rent.

Mormon 5You can hear the lack of faith in the writings of Mormon as he talks about the Nephite struggles. When he starts talking prophecy he shows that he still has faith in the Lord, that He will fulfill His promises.

Mormon 4When Mormon says that the Nephites did gain no more power over the Lamanites it does not mean that the Nephites never prevailed, it means that they never gained territory. they might make a stand and hold the line, but they could not push back.

Mormon 3When they beat the Lamanites twice at the city where Mormon helped them fortify, the Nephites probably thought they had returned to the golden years under captain Moroni when they won battles they should not have been able to win. That is why they boasted in their own strength again. they refused to see…

Mormon 2While I was reading about the Nephites beginning to sorrow I was called away to change Mariah’s diaper. I discovered that sorrow from sin and pain from diaper rash are very similar. They are symptoms of a problem. Mariah was aware of her pain and did not like it, but so long as she…