by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 28, 2008 | Mormon Scriptures
In the previous post, I outlined the story of the teenaged Nephi, a future prophet, who went into the wilderness with his family at God’s command. In the course of the journey to a new home, Nephi, the family hunter, broke his bow and the family faced potential...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 28, 2008 | Mormon Scriptures
Nephi was the son a great Book of Mormon prophet named Lehi. When the family was told by God to leave their home for their own safety and to go into the wilderness, they did so, some willingly and with faith, others grudgingly. Early in their journey an event occurred...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 28, 2008 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior
The teenaged Nephi was asked by his older brothers to explain the vision their father had received. The vision contained some strong warnings for the two oldest sons of their father, Lehi. These older sons, Laman and Lemuel, lacked faith and did not enjoy living the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 27, 2008 | Mormon Scriptures
The Book of Mormon periodically refers to an evil church. It is called the great and abominable church or the church of the devil. What church are they referring to? 24 And the angel of the Lord said unto me: Thou hast beheld that the book proceeded forth from the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 27, 2008 | Mormon Scriptures
When Nephi, whose writings are the first we have in the Book of Mormon, was a teenager, his father had a great vision. Nephi longed to know for himself that what his father had said was true, so he went off alone and asked God for confirmation. In response, he...
