In the first verse of 1 Nephi 11, Nephi says that he was "caught away...into an exceedingly high mountain." 

This comment led me to consider the similarities and characteristics that mountains and temples share - since often in the scriptures prophets had temple-like experiences at the top of mountains (i.e. Moses, Elijah, Ezekiel, Christ, John, Nephi, the Brother of Jared and others). 

It led to a long and interesting study of the topic that really impacted the way I view the temple and my temple experiences. 

I share some of the highlights of that study in today's episode. 

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As I sat down to study today, I decided to review the notes I've made from all my personal study this week. 

It's something I should do more often, and something I recommend everyone do. 

This review led me to digging into a question I asked myself earlier this week in my study journal and led to some really great realizations about HOW my family and I study, and how I help my kids learn how to study and receive revelation for themselves. 

Take a listen to hear my thoughts. 

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On the heels of my realization I shared in Episode 11, today I realized that there is a SPECIFIC REASON that 1 Nephi 10 is, well, 1 Nephi 10. 

I have a feeling there is a specific reason that Nephi says what he does in between Lehi's dream and his own vision and interpretation of Lehi's dream. 

It took me a few times of reading through, summarizing, and really thinking through it...but I realized that Nephi teaches the entire Gospel of Jesus Christ in just 5 verses inside chapter 10. 

It was a pretty cool realization. 

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What makes the Book of Mormon different? 

Simple. 

It was written, compiled and translated by prophets of God.

That means that every. single. chapter...

Every verse...

Every WORD is inspired. 

And that changes the way we should view it. 

That is what I learned from my study of 1 Nephi 9. 

Listen to the full episode now to hear me expound on this idea. 

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In his dream, Lehi sees several different groups of people - each with distinct characteristics. 

Much can be learned, both what to do and what NOT to do, by studying each of these groups. 

In today's episode, we dig into each group, as well as compare these groups to the groups outlined in the Parable of the Sower in the book of Matthew. 

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As I read through Nephi's account of his father's vision of the tree of life, I noticed something I had never seen before. 

When we talk about this vision, we always talk about the straight and narrow path, rod of iron, mists of darkness, river of water, and the great and spacious building...but there is one more aspect of this vision that had never occurred to me. 

And it's the aspect that was most influential in getting Sariah, Sam and Nephi to the tree! 

I share what it is in today's episode. 

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In today's episode I share some insights shared with me by my good friend, Jon Workman. 

Jon sent me a voice memo this morning with some really neat insights regarding a few things he learned about receiving revelation as he studied the Book of Mormon. 

You'll learn what those insights were, as well as a few thoughts that I had because of his insights. 

I also ask a question that is complete speculation on my part...but I think it's worth asking. 

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Are you actively constrained by the Spirit in your life? 

It seems there are two level levels of following the Spirit...

The first is to recognize when the Spirit leaves, and use that as your indication that you should stop doing whatever it is that you're doing. 

This is good and MUCH better than NOT having the Spirit in the first place and not paying attention to it. 

But a BETTER course of action is to actively recognize when you HAVE the Spirit and what it's prompting you to do...so you don't lose it at all. 

The story of Nephi and his brothers attempting to get the plates of brass is a wonderful case study in the importance of actively utilizing the Spirit. 

And that's what today's episode is all about. 

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What if the Book of Mormon isn't as miraculous as we think it is? 

Serious question. 

Listen to the full episode to understand what I'm asking...and what I mean by it. 

It's probably not what you think...

And honestly, the reason I ask the question just might make it seem MORE miraculous - at least that's what it did for me! 

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The Book of Mormon was written and preserved for our day. 

No where is that more evident than in the very first chapter of that book! 

In today’s episode we dig into 1 Nephi 1 - including a brand new insight into what 1 Nephi is about that dramatically changed out I read it! 

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