Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 14:1-12 — LeGrand Baker — Jesus teaches us how to teach the gospel

3 Nephi 14:1-12 One of the greatest advantages of having printed scriptures (as opposed to having them rolled up in a scroll) is that the printed ones are divided into chapters and verses that facilitate easy references. However, one of … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 13:25-34 — LeGrand Baker — “Consider the lilies of the field”

3 Nephi 13:25-34  25 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words he looked upon the twelve whom he had chosen, and said unto them: Remember the words which I have spoken. For behold, ye … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 13:9-13 — LeGrand Baker — The five versions of the Lord’s Prayer

There are two versions of the Lord’s Prayer in the New Testament, two more in the Prophet Joseph’s Inspired Version of the New Testament, and still a different version in 3 Nephi. The variations in wording in the New Testament … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 13:5-13 — LeGrand Baker — prayers that are always answered

3 Nephi 13:5-13 5 And when thou prayest thou shalt not do as the hypocrites, for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I … Continue reading

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Ephesians 6:11-18 — LeGrand Baker — The Whole Armor of God

Ephesians 6:11-18 Paul’s statement “that ye are the temple of God” has many implications including one that makes the early Saints “sacred space” because they wore priesthood clothing which he describes as “the whole armor of God.” The sacred clothing … Continue reading

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3 Nephi 13:1-4 — LeGrand Baker — Law of Consecration

3 Nephi 13:1-4 1 Verily, verily, I say that I would that ye should do alms unto the poor; but take heed that ye do not your alms before men to be seen of them; otherwise ye have no reward … Continue reading

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