Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 17:23-25 — LeGrand Baker — ‘Behold your little ones’

3 Nephi 17:23-25  23 And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones. 24 And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 17:1-3 — LeGrand Baker — Mormon as historian and author, and as our mentor

3 Nephi 17:1-3 1 Behold, now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words he looked round about again on the multitude, and he said unto them: Behold, my time is at hand. 2 I perceive that … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 16 — LeGrand Baker — the testimony of prophecy

In 3 Nephi chapter 16 the Savior gave the Nephites an encapsulated view of what would follow in the next 2000+ years. Like most prophecies of such a wide scope, this one is best understood from hindsight. As we read … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 15:11-18 – LeGrand Baker – the right questions in the right order

3 Nephi 15:11-18 11 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words, he said unto those twelve whom he had chosen: 12 Ye are my disciples; and ye are a light unto this people, who … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 14:24-27 – 3 Nephi 15:1-10 — LeGrand Baker — culture vs. doctrine

3 Nephi 14:24-27 – 3 Nephi 15:1-10  24 Therefore, whoso heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock— 25 And the rain descended, and the … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 14:13-23 — LeGrand Baker — ‘You never knew me’ & ‘I never knew you’

The Savior, having taught the congregation how to teach the gospel, next turns to the question, “From whom should we learn?” 3 Nephi 14:13-23 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is … Continue reading

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