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== Questions ==
 
== Questions ==
* Verses 16-17: Did Nephi initially believe his father’s visions? If so, then what does it mean that his heart was softened and why was he “crying unto the Lord"? What is Nephi’s explanation for why he didn’t rebel against his father like his older brothers? What is the difference between Lehi’s belief and Sam’s? Compare [[D&C 46:14]]. Does that difference necessarily say anything about the faith of either of them?
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===Verses 16-17===
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* Did Nephi initially believe his father’s visions? If so, then what does it mean that his heart was softened and why was he “crying unto the Lord"? What is Nephi’s explanation for why he didn’t rebel against his father like his older brothers? What is the difference between Lehi’s belief and Sam’s? Compare [[D&C 46:14]]. Does that difference necessarily say anything about the faith of either of them?
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===Verse 19===
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* What is lowliness of heart?
  
 
== Lexical notes ==
 
== Lexical notes ==

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Questions

Verses 16-17

  • Did Nephi initially believe his father’s visions? If so, then what does it mean that his heart was softened and why was he “crying unto the Lord"? What is Nephi’s explanation for why he didn’t rebel against his father like his older brothers? What is the difference between Lehi’s belief and Sam’s? Compare D&C 46:14. Does that difference necessarily say anything about the faith of either of them?

Verse 19

  • What is lowliness of heart?

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Exegesis

In verse 16 Nephi tells us about the first steps he takes to know the mysteries of God. He tells us that he had a great desire to know the mysteries of God and cried unto the Lord. As a result of his prayer the Lord did soften his heart that he believed all the words of his father. See also 1 Ne 10:19 where Nephi teaches us that one must diligently seek to find the mysteries of God.

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