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 : This pattern is also repeated when Enos likewise: '''(1)''' was taught a message by his father Jacob ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.3?lang=eng#2 Enos 1:3]); '''(2)''' cried in mighty prayer ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.4?lang=eng#3 Enos 1:4]); '''(3)''' received revelation about the safety of his own soul ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.5-8?lang=eng#4 Enos 1:5-8]); and '''(4)''' then received revelation for welfare of others and delivered that revelation. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.9-19?lang=eng#8 Enos 1:9-19]).
-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.8?lang=eng#7 1 Ne 1:8]: Lehi thought he saw.''' Here Lehi expresses uncertainty about what he sees. This idea is developed in the [[1 Ne 11:9#certainty-of-interpretation | discussion regarding certainty of interpretation at 1 Ne 11:9-11]].
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.8?lang=eng#7 1 Ne 1:8]: Lehi thought he saw.''' Nephi's report that Lehi "thought" he saw God being praised expresses uncertainty about what he saw. This idea is developed in the [[1 Ne 11:9#certainty-of-interpretation | discussion regarding certainty of interpretation at 1 Ne 11:9-11]].
-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.8?lang=eng#7 1 Ne 1:8]: Council of the heavens.''' Lehi's second vision opens with a theme absolutely fundamental to the Book of Mormon (see [[2 Ne 31:13]], [[Mosiah 2:28]], [[Alma 36:22]], etc.): the council of the heavens.  Such a vision might be understood to legitimize Lehi's prophetic activity, as [[Amos 3:7]] suggests that all prophetic activity begins with a vision of the council (Hebrew ''sod''--"secret"--would be best translated as "council").  Significantly, Lehi witnesses God at the center of a scene of worship, of praise.  The scene is familiar, as in [[Rev 4]]-5.  Central to Lehi's understanding of the heavens, perhaps to the understanding of the scriptural propehts, is a sacramental act of praise, a gathering together in song and dance in a sort of great, celestial prayer circle ("concourses," literally, "complete circles").
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.8?lang=eng#7 1 Ne 1:8]: God on his throne being praised.''' Lehi's second vision opens with a scene familiar in the prophets: a "theophany," or a vision of "God sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of angels in the attitude of singing and praising their God." ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.8?lang=eng#7 1 Ne 1:8]). See the [[Rev 4#theophany | list of theophanies collected at Revelation 4]].
-: But, besides universal concerns, Nephi makes explicit mention of these details in this very particular text.  It is clear that this vision plays an important role in the broader structure of the Nephi's text. While it begins here with a vision of this council from below (messengers must ''descend'' to Nephi), his text ends with a promise that those who read and follow may join that very council and "shout praises to the Holy One of Israel" ([[2 Ne 31:13]]).  Nephi's text might be read as inviting readers to a sort of progression from the vision of the heavenly council to eventual participation in it. Nephi thereafter says explicitly that he is not allowed to describe what would follow ([[2 Ne 32:7]]).  (This last point may imply that the Nephites were not prepared in Nephi's day to be taught of "celestial work," of what happens beyond joining the choirs of praise.  Perhaps it might be suggested that what Latter-day Saints call "exaltation" comes by invitation to those who join the council of the heavens by passing through the veil, in other words, that the sealing room follows the celestial room.)
+: The [[Amos 3:7#council-in-heaven | discussion of councils at Amos 3:7]] suggests that theophanies are to be equated with councils in heaven and that theophanies legitimize prophetic calls. The theophany at the beginning of Lehi's second vision can thus be understood not only as a personal witness of God, but also as a personal witness of the decision of the council in heaven that legitimizes his call to preach that decision. While not conclusive on this point, some passages in Nephi's writing can be read consistent with this understanding. Nephi begins with a vision of a council in heaven in which Lehi joins in praising God. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.8-15?lang=eng#7 1 Ne 1:8-15]). Nephi ends ends with a promise that those who receive the Holy Ghost can likewise "shout praises to the Holy One of Israel." ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/2-ne/31.13?lang=eng#12 2 Ne 31:13]). In this light Nephi's text can be understood as inviting readers to progress from a report of the heavenly council to eventual participation in it.
 * '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.9?lang=eng#8 1 Ne 1:9]: One descending out of heaven; luster.''' The description of the "One" whose luster is "above that of the sun at noon-day" and the capitalization of the word ''One'' making it a title strongly suggest this is the Savior (see General Conference talk below).
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 : Definitions of "luster" include brightness or splendor. [http://adsl-65-66-134-201.dsl.kscymo.swbell.net/cgi-bin/webster/webster.exe?search_for_texts_web1828=luster Webster's 1828 Dictionary] includes the phrase "as the luster of the sun or stars" to illustrate the meaning of this word. In modern times luster can also mean "a glow of reflected light." But the numerous references to Christ being the light of the world suggest that, when referring to Christ in a glorified condition, that luster would be a light from within rather than a reflected light. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/1.4-9?lang=eng#3 John 1:4-9]; [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/8.12?lang=eng#11 John 8:12]; [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/88.6-13?lang=eng#5 D&C 88:6-13]).
-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.12?lang=eng#11 1 Ne 1:12]: Filled with the Spirit of the Lord.''' This description of the relationship between Lehi and the Spirit is a dramatic shift from verses 7-8, where he was "overcome with the Spirit." Two major changes have taken place: overcome has been replaced by filled, and Spirit has been replaced by Spirit of the Lord. Firstly, are we to read into this change that Lehi is having experiences with two types of spirits here? If so, does that mean that at this point in Lehi's vision he is both still overcome with the Spirit and simultaneously filled with the Spirit of the Lord? That seems a bit unlikely, as Lehi is "carried away" in his vision (and on his bed, so he is probably asleep), which means as likely as not he is not experiencing the normal physical sensations (and the spiritual overcoming in 7-8 appears on the whole to be a mostly physical phenomenon).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.7-8,12-15?lang=eng#6 1 Ne 1:7-8, 12-15]: Overcome, then filled with the Spirit.''' Following his first vision, Lehi is "overcome" by the Spirit and the things he saw and heard. This condition shifts dramatically in verse 12 during the second vision when Lehi reads from the book that is given to him and is "filled with the Spirit of the Lord." ''Do books and scrolls symbolize calls? And could that explain the difference. Or is it simply that this is the focal point of his vision?''
-: It is also interesting that the act of reading itself is what fills Lehi with the Spirit of the Lord. Perhaps not too surprising, given that the book and its message is the focal point of Lehi's entire vision, but the act of reading itself is what textually marks the point at which Lehi goes from being "overcome" with some unspecified Spirit to being "filled" with the Spirit of the Lord. Why might this be? On top of all this, both spiritual encounters are a result specifically of things that Lehi has seen. Nephi is careful to make this point clear; even though in verse 7 Lehi quakes and trembles because of what he has "seen and heard," hearing is subtracted in verse 8, and being overcome is left only as a result of sight.
+: In the first vision, the emphasis was on what Lehi sees and hears. In the second vision the emphasis is on what he sees and reads.
 * '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.13-15?lang=eng#12 1 Ne 1:13-15]: Destruction and mercy.''' Verse 13 speaks of the abominations and destruction of Jerusalem.  Then in verses 14-15, Lehi rejoices in God's mercy. This juxtaposition may seem strange.  But: (1) verse 14 mentions many other great and marvelous things that Lehi saw that we are not told; and (2) verses 9-12 describe (presumably) the Savior and disciples preaching the gospel and thus providing a way for the inhabitants of the earth to not perish. Whatever the motivation for Lehi's praise of God, it is clearly motivated by God's mercy. "And, because thou art merciful, thou wilt not suffer those who come unto thee that they shall perish!" ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.14?lang=eng#13 1 Ne 1:14]).

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 : The heavens remain open throughout the Book of Mormon. Ainadom's statement that he is unaware of any revelation in his day is widely seen as an indication of widespread apostasy at a low point in Nephite history in the days before king Mosiah I flees from the land of Nephi to Zarahemla. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/omni/1.11?lang=eng#10 Omni 1:11]). Moroni concludes the Book of Mormon with a strong statement that revelation will never cease so long as there is faith among mankind. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.36-37?lang=eng#35 Moro 7:36-37]).
-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.4-5,18?lang=eng#3 1 Ne 1:4-5, 18]: Lehi's example in responding to the prophets.''' Lehi's belief in the message of the prophets is shown by his reaction in praying with all his heart in behalf of his people  ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5?lang=eng#4 1 Ne 1:5]) and then joining the prophets in preaching that message. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.18?lang=eng#17 1 Ne 1:18]). Nephi does not record that the prophets called upon the people of Jerusalem to join them in preaching, but only called upon them to repent. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.4?lang=eng#3 1 Ne 1:4]). Lehi, however, goes beyond a minimum requirement of personal repentance by praying to the Lord with all his heart on behalf of his people and by actively seeking to cause his people to repent by joining the prophets in preaching. This can serve as an example for how we respond today to the preaching of inspired church leaders.
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.4-5,18?lang=eng#3 1 Ne 1:4-5, 18]: Lehi's example in responding to prophets.''' Lehi's belief in the message of the prophets is shown by his reaction in praying with all his heart in behalf of his people  ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5?lang=eng#4 1 Ne 1:5]) and then joining the prophets in preaching that message. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.18?lang=eng#17 1 Ne 1:18]). Nephi does not record that the prophets called upon the people of Jerusalem to join them in preaching, but only called upon them to repent. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.4?lang=eng#3 1 Ne 1:4]). Lehi, however, goes beyond a minimum requirement of personal repentance by praying to the Lord with all his heart on behalf of his people and by actively seeking to cause his people to repent by joining the prophets in preaching. This can serve as an example for how we respond today to the preaching of inspired church leaders.
-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5-6?lang=eng#4 1 Ne 1:5-6]: Lehi prayed on behalf of his people with all his heart.''' Nephi makes it clear that Lehi's prayer on behalf of his people is not perfunctory, but is offered "with all his heart." This phrase is often used in the scriptures to indicate great sincerity inn following or approaching God. (See, [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/2-kgs/23.25?lang=eng#24 2 Kgs 23:25]; [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/42.25?lang=eng#24 D&C 42:25]). It is while praying "with all his heart" that Lehi receives his first vision. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5-6?lang=eng#4 1 Ne 1:5-6]). Nephi also records that at the conclusion of Lehi's second vision "his whole heart was filled." ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.15?lang=eng#14 1 Ne 1:15]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5-6?lang=eng#4 1 Ne 1:5-6]: Lehi's prayer on behalf of his people with all his heart.''' Nephi makes it clear that Lehi's prayer on behalf of his people is not perfunctory, but is offered "with all his heart." This phrase is often used in the scriptures to indicate great sincerity inn following or approaching God. (See, [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/2-kgs/23.25?lang=eng#24 2 Kgs 23:25]; [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/42.25?lang=eng#24 D&C 42:25]). It is while praying "with all his heart" that Lehi receives his first vision. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5-6?lang=eng#4 1 Ne 1:5-6]). Nephi also records that at the conclusion of Lehi's second vision "his whole heart was filled." ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.15?lang=eng#14 1 Ne 1:15]).
-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.4-6?lang=eng#3 1 Ne 1:4-6]: Revelation pattern.''' In these verses we see the first instance of a pattern for revelation that is repeated in the Book of Mormon:
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.4-6?lang=eng#3 1 Ne 1:4-6]: Revelation pattern.''' In these verses we see the first instance of a pattern for revelation that is repeated in the Book of Mormon: '''(1)''' A prophetic message is heard ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.4?lang=eng#3 1 Ne 1:4]); '''(2)''' a prayer of faith is offered ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5?lang=eng#4 1 Ne 1:5]); '''(3)''' revelation important to the individual's success and survival is given ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.6-15?lang=eng#5 1 Ne 1:6-15]); and '''(4)''' the relevant portion of the message is delivered to others. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.18?lang=eng#17 1 Ne 1:18]).
-: '''(1)''' A prophetic message is heard ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.4?lang=eng#3 1 Ne 1:4]);
+: This pattern is repeated when Nephi likewise: '''(1)''' hears the message of Lehi's vision of the tree of life ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/8.2?lang=eng#1 1 Ne 8:2]; [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/10.17?lang=eng#16 1 Ne 10:17]); '''(2)''' Nephi ponders the message in faith  ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/11.1?lang=eng#primary 1 Ne 11:1]; also [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/15.6-8?lang=eng#5 1 Ne 15:6-8]); '''(3)''' receives revelation  ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/11.2-6?lang=eng#1 1 Ne 11:2-6]); and '''(4)''' shares the message with others  ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/15?lang=eng#20 1 Ne 15:21ff]).
-: '''(2)''' a prayer of faith is offered ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5?lang=eng#4 1 Ne 1:5]);
+: This pattern is also repeated when Enos likewise: '''(1)''' was taught a message by his father Jacob ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.3?lang=eng#2 Enos 1:3]); '''(2)''' cried in mighty prayer ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.4?lang=eng#3 Enos 1:4]); '''(3)''' received revelation about the safety of his own soul ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.5-8?lang=eng#4 Enos 1:5-8]); and '''(4)''' then received revelation for welfare of others and delivered that revelation. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.9-19?lang=eng#8 Enos 1:9-19]).
-: '''(3)''' revelation important to the individual's success and survival is given ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.6-15?lang=eng#5 1 Ne 1:6-15]); and
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.8?lang=eng#7 1 Ne 1:8]: Lehi thought he saw.''' Here Lehi expresses uncertainty about what he sees. This idea is developed in the [[1 Ne 11:9#certainty-of-interpretation | discussion regarding certainty of interpretation at 1 Ne 11:9-11]].
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-: '''(4)''' the relevant portion of the message is delivered to others. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.18?lang=eng#17 1 Ne 1:18]).
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-: This pattern is repeated when Nephi likewise: (1) hears the message of Lehi's vision of the tree of life ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/8.2?lang=eng#1 1 Ne 8:2]; [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/10.17?lang=eng#16 1 Ne 10:17]); (2) Nephi ponders the message in faith  ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/11.1?lang=eng#primary 1 Ne 11:1]; also [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/15.6-8?lang=eng#5 1 Ne 15:6-8]); (3) receives revelation  ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/11.2-6?lang=eng#1 1 Ne 11:2-6]); and (4) shares the message with others  ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/15?lang=eng#20 1 Ne 15:21ff]).
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-: This pattern is also repeated when Enos likewise: (1) was taught a message by his father Jacob ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.3?lang=eng#2 Enos 1:3]); (2) cried in mighty prayer ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.4?lang=eng#3 Enos 1:4]); (3) received revelation about the safety of his own soul ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.5-8?lang=eng#4 Enos 1:5-8]); and (4) then received revelation for welfare of others and delivered that revelation. ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/enos/1.9-19?lang=eng#8 Enos 1:9-19]).
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-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.6?lang=eng#5 1 Ne 1:6]: Luster.''' Definitions for this word include brightness or splendor.  [http://adsl-65-66-134-201.dsl.kscymo.swbell.net/cgi-bin/webster/webster.exe?search_for_texts_web1828=luster Webster's 1828 Dictionary] includes the phrase "as the luster of the sun or stars" to illustate the meaning of this word.  In modern times, one of the more commmon definitions for this word has become "a glow of reflected light."  Thus, there is some ambiguity as to whether verses 8 and 9 are talking about reflected light or a light from within.
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-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.6?lang=eng#5 1 Ne 1:6]: He thought.''' This phrase sometimes conveys uncertainty or doubt.  In some instances it conveys the message that a person thought in a certain way at one point but has since changed their way of thinking.  Consider, for instance, the sentence, "Everything I thought I knew about _______ is wrong."  See also the usage in [[Gen 38:15]].
 * '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.8?lang=eng#7 1 Ne 1:8]: Council of the heavens.''' Lehi's second vision opens with a theme absolutely fundamental to the Book of Mormon (see [[2 Ne 31:13]], [[Mosiah 2:28]], [[Alma 36:22]], etc.): the council of the heavens.  Such a vision might be understood to legitimize Lehi's prophetic activity, as [[Amos 3:7]] suggests that all prophetic activity begins with a vision of the council (Hebrew ''sod''--"secret"--would be best translated as "council").  Significantly, Lehi witnesses God at the center of a scene of worship, of praise.  The scene is familiar, as in [[Rev 4]]-5.  Central to Lehi's understanding of the heavens, perhaps to the understanding of the scriptural propehts, is a sacramental act of praise, a gathering together in song and dance in a sort of great, celestial prayer circle ("concourses," literally, "complete circles").
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 : But, besides universal concerns, Nephi makes explicit mention of these details in this very particular text.  It is clear that this vision plays an important role in the broader structure of the Nephi's text. While it begins here with a vision of this council from below (messengers must ''descend'' to Nephi), his text ends with a promise that those who read and follow may join that very council and "shout praises to the Holy One of Israel" ([[2 Ne 31:13]]).  Nephi's text might be read as inviting readers to a sort of progression from the vision of the heavenly council to eventual participation in it. Nephi thereafter says explicitly that he is not allowed to describe what would follow ([[2 Ne 32:7]]).  (This last point may imply that the Nephites were not prepared in Nephi's day to be taught of "celestial work," of what happens beyond joining the choirs of praise.  Perhaps it might be suggested that what Latter-day Saints call "exaltation" comes by invitation to those who join the council of the heavens by passing through the veil, in other words, that the sealing room follows the celestial room.)
-* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.9?lang=eng#8 1 Ne 1:9]: One descending out of ... heaven.''' The description of luster "above that of the sun at noon-day" and the capitalization of the word ''One'' making it a title strongly suggest this is the Savior (see General Conference talk below).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.9?lang=eng#8 1 Ne 1:9]: One descending out of heaven; luster.''' The description of the "One" whose luster is "above that of the sun at noon-day" and the capitalization of the word ''One'' making it a title strongly suggest this is the Savior (see General Conference talk below).
 * '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.12?lang=eng#11 1 Ne 1:12]: Filled with the Spirit of the Lord.''' This description of the relationship between Lehi and the Spirit is a dramatic shift from verses 7-8, where he was "overcome with the Spirit." Two major changes have taken place: overcome has been replaced by filled, and Spirit has been replaced by Spirit of the Lord. Firstly, are we to read into this change that Lehi is having experiences with two types of spirits here? If so, does that mean that at this point in Lehi's vision he is both still overcome with the Spirit and simultaneously filled with the Spirit of the Lord? That seems a bit unlikely, as Lehi is "carried away" in his vision (and on his bed, so he is probably asleep), which means as likely as not he is not experiencing the normal physical sensations (and the spiritual overcoming in 7-8 appears on the whole to be a mostly physical phenomenon).

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 * '''Destruction and mercy.''' Verse 13 speaks of the abominations and pronounced destruction of Jerusalem.  Then in verses 14-15, Lehi is rejoicing in God and his mercy.  At first blush, this seems a strange juxtaposition.  However, verse 14 mentions many other great and marvelous things that Lehi saw which we aren't told about.  Also, verses 9-12 describe (presumably) the Savior and disciples preaching the gospel, thus providing a way for the inhabitants of the earth not to perish. Whether Lehi was motivated to praise the Lord because he saw this, or whether it was due to some other marvelous thing Lehi witnessed, it is clear from the way Lehi praises the Lord that his praise is motivated by the Lord's mercy--not by the abominations and destruction of Jerusalem.
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 * [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.11?lang=eng#10 Verse 1:11]
 **What is the book (see verse 11) that is given to Lehi?
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 ** ''One descending out of . . . heaven.''  See [http://scriptures.byu.edu/gettalk.php?ID=1364&CID=1877#dest “The Book of Mormon’s Witness of Jesus Christ,”] ''Ensign'', May 1987, 28J by Thomas Fyans.
 ** For an odd poetic exploration of the significance of the book carried by this "One," see [[User: Joe Spencer/By way of introduction: t(h/r)e(e/mb)l(o/in)g(y/)]].
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 The relationship of verses 5-15 to the rest of Chapter 1 is discussed at [[First Nephi 1 | Chapter 1]].
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+''This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
 === Verse 1:5 ===
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-== Points to ponder ==
+== Unanswered questions ==
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+''This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
-== I have a question ==
+== Prompts for further study ==
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+''This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
 * [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5?lang=eng#4 Verse 1:5]
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+''This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
-=== Incoming Cross-References Not Listed in The Footnotes for These Verses ===
+'''Incoming Cross-References Not Listed in The Footnotes for These Verses.'''
 * ''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.5?lang=eng#4 Verse 1:5]:'' [[Ex 3:2]], [[Jer 13:14]], [[Jer 26:18]], [[1 Ne 2:13]], [[2 Ne 1:4]], [[Hel 8:20]], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/n/11 GS Nebuchadnezzar], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/tg/r/86 TG Repent, Repentance], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/in/l/57 IN Lehi]
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 * ''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.9?lang=eng#8 Verse 1:9]:'' [[1 Sam 3:10]], [[Jer 13:14]], [[Jer 26:18]], [[Ezek 1:1]], [[1 Ne 2:13]], [[1 Ne 5:4]], [[1 Ne 11:14]], [[2 Ne 1:4]], [[Hel 8:20]], [[D&C 110:2]], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/n/11 GS Nebuchadnezzar], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/tg/n/53 TG Noonday], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/tg/r/86 TG Repent, Repentance], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/tg/s/369 TG Sun], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/in/d/50 IN Descend], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/in/l/57 IN Lehi], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/in/n/66 IN Noon-day], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/in/s/354 IN Sun]
-=== External resources ===
+'''External resources.'''
 * ''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/1.10?lang=eng#9 Verse 1:10]:''
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 == Notes ==
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+''Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.''
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 * ''One descending out of . . . heaven.'' The description of luster "above that of the sun at noon-day" and the capitalization of the word ''One'' making it a title strongly suggest this is the Savior (see General Conference talk below).
 ===Verse 13===
 Verse 13 speaks of the abominations and pronounced destruction of Jerusalem.  Then in verses 14-15, Lehi is rejoicing in God and his mercy.  At first blush, this seems a strange juxtaposition.  However, verse 14 mentions many other great and marvelous things that Lehi saw which we aren't told about.  Also, verses 9-12 describe (presumably) the Savior and disciples preaching the gospel, thus providing a way for the inhabitants of the earth not to perish. Whether Lehi was motivated to praise the Lord because he saw this, or whether it was due to some other marvelous thing Lehi witnessed, it is clear from the way Lehi praises the Lord that his praise is motivated by the Lord's mercy--not by the abominations and destruction of Jerusalem.
 == Points to ponder ==