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Join us as we begin our study of an eventful six chapters in 1 Nephi 16-22. We begin with the account of the broken bow (following some gratitude for recent comments about the podcast). We consider how the story of the bow is steeped in symbolism and why Nephi included it in his records of his family's journey.

Robert R Steuer: Third, we must be obedient to the instruction we receive. Alma said, “Experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith.” Nephi simply said, “I will go and do.” What a wonderful attitude of submission and obedience as he accepted his father’s counsel in getting the brass plates and in being told where to hunt, and the Lord’s counsel in building a ship. In each case he proceeded with trust, moving forward, “not knowing beforehand the things” that he should do or the outcome. But since we are free agents, life can sometimes be a difficult journey of applying our hearts and minds to the truths of God. Nevertheless, as President Thomas S. Monson said, “The Lord expects our thinking. He expects our action. He expects our labors.”