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Personal Preparation and Spiritual Growth: John emphasizes the importance of preparing spiritually, as Christ taught the Nephites to ponder and pray before significant spiritual experiences. He draws parallels to how we might prepare for our Sabbath worship and daily spiritual lives.

The Savior’s Sermon at the Temple in 3 Nephi is very similar to His Sermon on the Mount in the New Testament. John shares the significance of Christ's bold teaching style and how it impacted His listeners in both Jerusalem and the Americas.

When 33 years of prophecy came to fruition, the Nephites witnessed not just destruction but a profound personal message from the Savior himself. Explore the powerful lessons we can learn from the Nephites after the Savior invited each of them to meet him and touch his wounds.

Feeling like your spiritual growth is stuck? John explores lessons from Samuel the Lamanite, how the ancient Nephites found hope, and how to lean on the Savior throughout the uncertainty of life.

Why was Samuel the Lamanites call to repentance and faith in Christ met with such resistance? John talks about how his story teaches us about recognizing true prophets and how we can spiritually prepare for future times.

John explores the cycle of pride and repentance. He discusses the dangers of secret combinations and what those ancient conspiracies can teach us about integrity, leadership, and living righteously. Nephi’s powerful example is a roadmap to strengthen your own spiritual foundation, even when you’re surrounded by a society that doesn’t believe what you do.

Why is Christ considered to be the “only sure foundation”? John talks about Hellman 1-6 and how you can strengthen your spiritual foundation against life’s storms, and how you can avoid the faulty foundations that will leave you unsteady in times of uncertainty.

What can a tale of war teach about faith and resilience? John shares the stories of the stripling warriors and how unwavering faith and a bit of “strategic thinking” can help turn the tide in your own life’s battles.

What can we learn from the anti-Christ, Korihor? John talks about why his story was included and how we can apply lessons from his to modern-day challenges to our faith in the Savior. John also talks bout how to respond to people who might question your beliefs and discusses why the devil’s promises always leave to misery.

What can we learn from the anti-Christ, Korihor? John talks about why his story was included and how we can apply lessons from his to modern-day challenges to our faith in the Savior. John also talks bout how to respond to people who might question your beliefs and discusses why the devil’s promises always leave to misery.