Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 30 - Converted Gentiles Will Be Numbered...

Read the Book of Mormon - 2 Nephi 29 - Scriptures of the House of Israel

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 28 - Many false churches will be built u...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 27 - Isaiah prophesied of a sealed book ...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 26 - Christ to visit his other sheep.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 25 - The Book of Mormon Helps to Fulfill...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 24 - Israel will be gathered and will en...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 23 - The destruction of Babylon is a type.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 22 - In the millennial day all men will ...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 21 - The stem of Jesse (Christ) will jud...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 20 - The destruction of Assyria is a type.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 19 - Isaiah speaks messianically—Unto us...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 18 - Christ will be as a stone of stumbl...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 17 - Ephraim and Syria wage war against ...

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 16 - Isaiah sees the Lord—Isaiah's sins are forgiven

I discuss 2 Nephi 16.

Isaiah sees the Lord—Isaiah's sins are forgiven—He is called to prophesy—He prophesies of the rejection by the Jews of Christ's teachings—A remnant will return—Compare Isaiah 6. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 15 - The Lord's vineyard (Israel) will become desolate.

I discuss 2 Nephi 15.

The Lord’s vineyard (Israel) will become desolate, and His people will be scattered—Woes will come upon them in their apostate and scattered state—The Lord will lift an ensign and gather Israel—Compare Isaiah 5. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 14 - Zion and her daughters will be redeemed and cleansed

I discuss 2 Nephi 14.

Zion and her daughters will be redeemed and cleansed in the millennial day—Compare Isaiah 4. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 13 - Judah and Jerusalem will be punished for their disobedience

I discuss 2 Nephi 13.

Judah and Jerusalem will be punished for their disobedience—The Lord pleads for and judges His people—The daughters of Zion are cursed and tormented for their worldliness—Compare Isaiah 3. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 12 - Isaiah sees the latter-day temple, gathering of Israel

I discuss 2 Nephi 12.

Isaiah sees the latter-day temple, gathering of Israel, and millennial judgment and peace—The proud and wicked will be brought low at the Second Coming—Compare Isaiah 2. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 11 - Jacob saw his Redeemer—The law of Moses typifies Christ

I discuss 2 Nephi 11.

Jacob saw his Redeemer—The law of Moses typifies Christ and proves He will come. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 10 - Jacob explains that the Jews will crucify their God.

I discuss 2 Nephi 10.

Jacob explains that the Jews will crucify their God—They will be scattered until they begin to believe in Him—America will be a land of liberty where no king will rule—Reconcile yourselves to God and gain salvation through His grace. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 9 - The Jews will be gathered in all their lands of promise

I discuss 2 Nephi 9.

Jacob explains that the Jews will be gathered in all their lands of promise—The Atonement ransoms man from the Fall—The bodies of the dead will come forth from the grave, and their spirits from hell and from paradise—They will be judged—The Atonement saves from death, hell, the devil, and endless torment—The righteous are to be saved in the kingdom of God—Penalties for sins are set forth—The Holy One of Israel is the keeper of the gate. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 8 - In the last days, the Lord will comfort Zion and gather Israel

I discuss 2 Nephi 8.

Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: In the last days, the Lord will comfort Zion and gather Israel—The redeemed will come to Zion amid great joy—Compare Isaiah 51 and 52:1--2. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 7 - Jacob Continues Reading: Isaiah Speaks Messianically.

I discuss 2 Nephi 7.

Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: Isaiah speaks messianically—The Messiah will have the tongue of the learned—He will give His back to the smiters—He will not be confounded—Compare Isaiah 50. About 559--545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 6 - Jacob Recounts Jewish History

I discuss 2 Nephi 6.

Jacob recounts Jewish history: The Babylonian captivity and return; the ministry and crucifixion of the Holy One of Israel; the help received from the Gentiles; and the Jews’ latter-day restoration when they believe in the Messiah. About 559–545 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 5 - The Nephites Separate Themselves from the Lamanites

I discuss 2 Nephi 5.

The Nephites separate themselves from the Lamanites, keep the law of Moses, and build a temple—Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cut off from the presence of the Lord, are cursed, and become a scourge unto the Nephites. About 588--559 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 4 - Nephi Puts His Trust in the Lord Forever

I discuss 2 Nephi 4.

Lehi counsels and blesses his posterity—He dies and is buried—Nephi glories in the goodness of God—Nephi puts his trust in the Lord forever. About 588--570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 3 - Joseph in Egypt saw the Nephites in vision

I discuss 2 Nephi 3.

Joseph in Egypt saw the Nephites in vision—He prophesied of Joseph Smith, the latter-day seer; of Moses, who would deliver Israel; and of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. About 588--570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 2 - Redemption comes through the Holy Messiah

I discuss 2 Nephi 2.

Redemption comes through the Holy Messiah—Freedom of choice (agency) is essential to existence and progression—Adam fell that men might be—Men are free to choose liberty and eternal life. About 588–570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 1 - Lehi prophesies of a land of liberty

I discuss 2 Nephi 1.

Lehi prophesies of a land of liberty—His seed will be scattered and smitten if they reject the Holy One of Israel—He exhorts his sons to put on the armor of righteousness. About 588–570 B.C. (Audio is very bad until about 5 minutes into the recording.)

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 22 - Israel will be scattered upon all the face of the earth

I discuss 1 Nephi 22.

Israel will be scattered upon all the face of the earth—The Gentiles will nurse and nourish Israel with the gospel in the last days—Israel will be gathered and saved, and the wicked will burn as stubble—The kingdom of the devil will be destroyed, and Satan will be bound. About 588–570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 21 - The Messiah will be a light to the Gentiles

I discuss 1 Nephi 21.

The Messiah will be a light to the Gentiles and will free the prisoners—Israel will be gathered with power in the last days—Kings will be their nursing fathers—Compare Isaiah 49. About 588–570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 20 - The Lord reveals His purposes to Israel

I discuss 1 Nephi 20.

The Lord reveals His purposes to Israel—Israel has been chosen in the furnace of affliction and is to go forth from Babylon—Compare Isaiah 48. About 588–570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 19 - Nephi Makes Plates of Ore, His Prophecies of the Messiah

I discuss 1 Nephi 19.

Nephi makes plates of ore and records the history of his people—The God of Israel will come six hundred years from the time Lehi left Jerusalem—Nephi tells of His sufferings and crucifixion—The Jews will be despised and scattered until the latter days, when they will return unto the Lord. About 588–570 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 18 - The Ship is Finished, The Crossing Made With Some Contention

I discuss 1 Nephi 18.

The ship is finished—The births of Jacob and Joseph are mentioned—The company embarks for the promised land—The sons of Ishmael and their wives join in revelry and rebellion—Nephi is bound, and the ship is driven back by a terrible tempest—Nephi is freed, and by his prayer the storm ceases—The people arrive in the promised land. About 591–589 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 17 - Nephi is Commanded to Build a Ship

I discuss 1 Nephi 17.

Nephi is commanded to build a ship—His brethren oppose him—He exhorts them by recounting the history of God’s dealings with Israel—Nephi is filled with the power of God—His brethren are forbidden to touch him, lest they wither as a dried reed. About 592–591 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 16 - How God Solves The Problem of Communicating with Hardened Hearts

I discuss 1 Nephi 16.

The wicked take the truth to be hard—Lehi’s sons marry the daughters of Ishmael—The Liahona guides their course in the wilderness—Messages from the Lord are written on the Liahona from time to time—Ishmael dies; his family murmurs because of afflictions. About 600–592 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 15:18-36 - Nephi Interprets the Vision of the Tree of Life (part 2)

I discuss 1 Nephi 15:18-36.

Lehi’s seed are to receive the gospel from the Gentiles in the latter days—The gathering of Israel is likened unto an olive tree whose natural branches will be grafted in again—Nephi interprets the vision of the tree of life and speaks of the justice of God in dividing the wicked from the righteous. About 600–592 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 15:1-17 - Nephi Interprets the Vision of the Tree of Life

I discuss 1 Nephi 15:1-17.

Lehi’s seed are to receive the gospel from the Gentiles in the latter days—The gathering of Israel is likened unto an olive tree whose natural branches will be grafted in again—Nephi interprets the vision of the tree of life and speaks of the justice of God in dividing the wicked from the righteous. About 600–592 B.C.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 14 - The Church of the Lamb of God

I discuss 1 Nephi 14.

An angel tells Nephi of the blessings and cursings to fall upon the Gentiles—There are only two churches: the Church of the Lamb of God and the church of the devil—The Saints of God in all nations are persecuted by the great and abominable church—The Apostle John will write concerning the end of the world. About 600--592 B.C.

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Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 13 - Plain and Precious Parts of the Gospel of the Lamb

I discuss 1 Nephi 13.

In this chapter, Nephi foresees the great and abominable church which has taken the plain and precious parts of the Gospel of the Lamb from the record of the Jews (Old Testament of the Bible) and the record of the apostles (New Testament of the Bible).

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Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 12 - Christ Will Come to the New Land of Promise

I discuss 1 Nephi 12.

A question from yesterday on the interpretation of the "great and spacious buiding" in the Tree of Life. Is it symbolic of the fear in man of man?
In this new chapter, Nephi foresaw the visit of Jesus Christ to the Americas. He also foresaw the destruction of his people.

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Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 11 - The Lord Opens Nephi's Eyes to The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is the Love of God. The iron rod is the Word of God. The Word of God may simply be the inspiration that we receive from Him. Could we possibly have the faith to experience this same vision?

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Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 9,10 - Seeing the Coming of the Lord

Lehi saw that the Messiah would come in 600 years and that the Jews would slay the Lamb of God. We learn of the parable of the Olive Tree. The Gentiles receiving the Gospel. The lost tribes being restored.

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Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 8 - Tree of Life With Fruit - The Love of God

Where do I stand in this picture of the Tree of Life and the rod of iron and the great and spacious building?

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Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 6,7 - Prophets Are In the Know

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Softening and hardening of one's heart. How the Lord helps.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 5 - A Genealogy of His Fathers

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Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 4 - Expedience and Ethics

Click here to listen to today's topic. I discuss 1 Nephi 4.

How can a man such as Nephi hold an unseen being accountable for telling him to kill a man? That is a tough, tough, tough call. Who can balance expedience with ethics? What is the definition of being a truly ethical human being?

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 3 - The Value of Scriptures and Records

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What were the scriptures composed of prior to John the Baptist? Click here for the references to the law and the prophets.

Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 2 - Inspirations, Promptings and the Choice of Belief

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Read the Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 1 - Lehi Learns but the Jews Reject His Revelations

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Read the Book of Mormon - Kings of Judah, Pharaohs and Kings of Babylon and Assyria

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Read the Book of Mormon - He Prayed With All His Heart In Behalf of His People

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"Wherefore it came to pass that my father, Lehi, as he went forth prayed unto the Lord, yea, even with all his heart, in behalf of his people." *

Book of Mormon - Testimony of Jesus

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What is the testimony of Jesus?

Why does it matter now or in the hereafter?

Book of Mormon - Spirit of Prophecy and Revelation

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chipbrowne/2013/01/02/nephi1-2013-01-02

What makes a prophet a "prophet" or a prophetess a "prophetess"? I think it is for those who possess the spirit of prophecy and revelation.

http://www.lds.org/scriptures/search?lang=eng&query=spirit++prophecy+revelation&x=9&y=9

What is the spirit of prophecy and revelation? It is the testimony of Jesus.
http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/rev/19.10?lang=eng#9

Is this concept related to how the Book of Mormon was written? Review the Title Page

http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/bofm-title?lang=eng

Book of Mormon - Joseph's Blessing, Stick of Joseph, Wicked Kings

I discuss the Israelites in Egypt, Moses and the Law of Moses, how God allows wicked kings to attack his people.

I also discuss the prophecy of Ezekiel of the Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph:
http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/ezek/37.16-19?lang=eng#15

...and the blessing of Joseph, the youngest son of Jacob/Israel:
http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/49.22?lang=eng#21

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chipbrowne/2013/01/01/book-of-mormon--1-nephi-1