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1 Nephi 2:19 — LeGrand Baker — A Meaning of Faith

1 Nephi 2:19  19 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto me, saying: Blessed art thou, Nephi, because of thy faith, for thou hast sought me diligently, with lowliness of heart. “Faith” is one of those scriptural … Continue reading

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1 Nephi 2:20-22 — LeGrand Baker — “Prosper” as a Code Word in the Psalms

1 Nephi 2:20-22  20 And inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall prosper, and shall be led to a land of promise; yea, even a land which I have prepared for you; yea, a land which is choice … Continue reading

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1 Nephi 4:3 — LeGrand Baker — Doubting as Fear

1 Nephi 4:3  3. Now behold ye know that this is true; and ye also know that an angel hath spoken unto you; wherefore can ye doubt? Let us go up; the Lord is able to deliver us, even as … Continue reading

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1 Nephi 3:17-18 — LeGrand Baker — Knowledge as Power

1 Nephi 3:17-18  17 For he knew that Jerusalem must be destroyed, because of the wickedness of the people. 18 For behold, they have rejected the words of the prophets. Wherefore, if my father should dwell in the land after … Continue reading

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1 Nephi 3:29 — LeGrand Baker — Nephi was Chosen

1 Nephi 3:29  29. And it came to pass as they smote us with a rod, behold, an angel of the Lord came and stood before them, and he spake unto them, saying: Why do ye smite your younger brother … Continue reading

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1 Nephi 3:16-31 (continued) — LeGrand Baker — Being “Faithful”

1 Nephi 3:16  16 Wherefore, let us be faithful in keeping the commandments of the Lord; therefore let us go down to the land of our father’s inheritance, for behold he left gold and silver, and all manner of riches. … Continue reading

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