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| − | * Did Nephi initially believe his father’s visions? If so, then | + | * Did Nephi initially believe his father’s visions? If so, then why did his heart require softening? Why was he “crying unto the Lord"? |
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| + | * What is missing from Nephi’s explanation of why he didn’t rebel against his father like his older brothers? Were their other factors, perhaps experienced by Zoram and some members of Ishmael's family, that led people to eventually believe Lehi, even if they didn't respond to his initial preaching in Jerusalem? | ||
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| + | ===Verse 17=== | ||
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| + | * What is the difference between Nephi’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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Contents
Questions
Verse 16
- Did Nephi initially believe his father’s visions? If so, then why did his heart require softening? Why was he “crying unto the Lord"?
- What is missing from Nephi’s explanation of why he didn’t rebel against his father like his older brothers? Were their other factors, perhaps experienced by Zoram and some members of Ishmael's family, that led people to eventually believe Lehi, even if they didn't respond to his initial preaching in Jerusalem?
Verse 17
- What is the difference between Nephi’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?
Lexical notes
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Exegesis
Verse 16
- In this verse 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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