2 Nephi 20-21 – Be Meek
What I pulled out of these two chapters was to beware of pride, which set us against God, and to be meek, which sets us next to God. What does meekness look like, and how can we obtain more of it in our character?
2 Nephi 6 – Waiting
Jacob picks up the record for the next few chapters. He quotes a lot of Isaiah and lays out the future apostasy and restoration of Christ’s kingdom on earth. What stood out to me in this chapter was how God blesses those who wait on Him. What does it mean to truly wait on the Lord?
2 Nephi 2b – Opposites
This chapter delves into an eternal law of heaven: the law of opposites. This is an important concept that can help us get through trials by understanding that we must know pain to know joy.
1 Nephi 22 – Heart power
This chapter delves into the scattering and gathering of Israel and also the eventual return of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to reign on the earth. In that day, Satan will have no power…because men will control their own hearts. How will that happen?
1 Nephi 14 – Covenant Power
This chapter starts with an If/Then statement. If the Gentiles “hearken unto the Lamb of God in that day that he shall manifest himself unto them in word, and also in power, in very deed, unto the taking away of their stumbling blocks—(1) And harden not their hearts against the Lamb of God, [Then] they…
MTC Insights
Missionaries called to serve throughout the world for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are usually young people between the ages of 18-26. Adult couples and single sisters can also serve. I love reading missionary letters, because they’re so inspirational. These kids give up 18 months to 2 years of their lives at…
Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration
I love the prophet, Joseph Smith. He was and is a great man who God used to restore the truth to the earth after centuries of darkness and confusion. There were other great men named Joseph in ancient history. In 2 Nephi 3 (in the Book of Mormon), Lehi talks to his son named…
