Category Archives: 2 Nephi

2 Nephi 2:26-30 — LeGrand Baker — free to choose 2 Nephi 2:26-30 26  And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they are redeemed … Continue reading →

2 Nephi 3:1, 3 — LeGrand Baker — ‘the wilderness of mine afflictions’ 2 Nephi 3:1,3 1  And now I speak unto you, Joseph, my last-born. Thou wast born in the wilderness of mine afflictions; yea, in the days of … Continue reading →

2 Nephi 4:1-2 — LeGrand Baker — Joseph in Egypt Sometimes I suspect that the best kept secret in the church is the academic value of the latter-day scriptures. That observation is not intended to be a criticism of members … Continue reading →

2 Nephi 4:15-35 – LeGrand Baker – Nephi’s Psalm There are at least two ways of reading Nephi’s psalm. One is to see it as an immediate response to his confrontation with his brothers—a soul purging experience where he laments … Continue reading →

2 Nephi 4:25 – LeGrand Baker – “the wings of his Spirit” 2 Nephi 4:25 25   And upon the wings of his Spirit hath my body been carried away upon exceedingly high mountains. And mine eyes have beheld great … Continue reading →

2 Nephi 5:16, 18, 26 — LeGrand Baker — Nephi as king 2 Nephi 5:16 16   And I, Nephi, did build a temple; and I did construct it after the manner of the temple of Solomon save it were … Continue reading →