The Savior

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Ahead of his time

2 Nephi chapter 29-30 was so fun to read, not only was Nephi so on point and ahead of his time with his word, he answered questions that weren't asked in his day but thousands of years later in our day, as well as he writes almost word for word what I've been told by people that mock the Book of Mormon. Nephi knew the power of this Holy book that he was writing and how important it was for not only his own people at his own time but the conversion of his Lamanite ancestors and Jews and how to answer some of their questions concerning its inception. Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote so beautifully: “Few men on earth, either in or out of the Church, have caught the vision of what the Book of Mormon is all about. Few are they among men who know the part it has played and will yet play in preparing the way for the coming of Him of whom it is a new witness” (The Millennial Messiah, 159). I hope that I am on the verge of the knowledge that Nephi testifies of The Book of Mormon with such zeal and joy, with every page I further read.

2 comments:

Jay said...

I'm really feeling that power of the Book of Mormon you mention as I read it this time. Your testimony along with that great quote from Elder McConkie are motivation to seek that power more diligently.

Sally said...

I think I am getting more from the Book of Mormon this time than I ever have before. It is so meaningful to me to do it as a family and to have this blog to read everyone's comments. Thanks for being a part of us, Terrica!