Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

  3 Nephi 9:18 — LeGrand Baker — ‘light and life of the world’ The Savior introduced himself to the Nephites by saying: 3 Nephi 9:15-18 15 Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens … Continue reading →

3 Nephi 9:19-20 — LeGrand Baker — broken heart and contrite spirit None of the ideas the Savior expressed when he spoke to the people would have been new or strange to those who heard them. After identifying himself, the … Continue reading →

1 Nephi 10:8 — LeGrand Baker — John the Baptist Isaiah 40:3-5 — LeGrand Baker — John the Baptist Isaiah 40:3-5 3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight … Continue reading →

3 Nephi 9:15-18 — LeGrand Baker — ‘believe on my name’ Verse 15, which we discussed last week, is a necessary introduction to verses 16-18. 15 Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and … Continue reading →

3 Nephi 3:1-10 — LeGrand Baker — Gadianton letter One evidence that Mormon is a superb historian is that he tells us the political, and economic philosophies of the Nephite enemies. Giddianhi, the governor of Gadianton robbers, wrote to Lachoneus … Continue reading →

3 Nephi 5:12-18 — LeGrand Baker — 3 Nephi as a temple text. 12 And behold, I am called Mormon… 13 Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to … Continue reading →