1 Ne 9:1-6
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Verse 1
- Was Nephi trying to say that what Lehi felt was less important than what he say, heard, and spoke?
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Verse 2
- Why didn't Nephi make the large/small distinction at this point for his plates?
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Verse 3
- Did Nephi make these plates in their entirety or did he simply start the plates and leave it to others to add additional leaves?
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Verse 4
- Why did Nephi need to repeat this eleven-word phrase twice in the same verse: "of the reign of the kings, and the wars and contentions"?
- How did Nephi know at this point that his descendants would have a history of kings?
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Verse 5
- Why did Nephi think that creating an account of the spiritual ministry of his people did not count as a wise purpose?
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Verse 6
- Is power the only thing the Lord uses to fulfill his words?
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Lexical notes
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Exegesis
- The Lord know our past. His knowledge of history allows him to make plans for the future. This power of perception allows him to orchestrate our lives and his purposes. The prophecies he shares with us provide an inkling of what he foresees and is putting in place.
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