In some ways, we are all in bondage to sin, just as the Israelites were in bondage to the Egyptians. Alma taught us that trusting in the power of Christ’s Atonement is the only way for us to be freed from this bondage.

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In 2 Nephi 3, Lehi interpreted Genesis in a remarkably complex way. The subtle nuances that become apparent when comparing 2 Nephi and JST Genesis 50 strongly suggest that Joseph Smith did not simply modify 2 Nephi to produce the Joseph Smith Translation.

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When Joseph Smith found the golden plates, he discovered that accompanying them were a set of Nephite interpreters and a breastplate. These items, along with Joseph Smith’s seer stone, have a number of meaningful parallels with the biblical Urim and Thummim. This helps explain why the early Latter-day Saints interchangeably referred to his translation instruments as the Urim and Thummim. It also shows how God often uses similar means of revelation to communicate to his prophets in different times and circumstances.

Nephi often alluded to the story of Joseph when writing about his own life, and these allusions help us feel the reassurance from the Lord that even though we may not know every turn our life may take, we can know that God will help things to work out.

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After interrupting a narrative with an explanatory or clarifying aside, biblical writers would often repeat a phrase close to beginning of the interruption before resuming the narrative. This editorial practice can also be found in the Book of Mormon. Its presence can alert readers to important content, while at the same time strengthening their testimonies of the authenticity of the Book of Mormon.

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A type-scene is an ancient storytelling technique where certain kinds of stories are told in certain ways. This technique is used in the Ammon narrative to give insights into Ammon’s character.

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Abraham obeyed God and was blessed. We must obey God like he did if we wish to receive the unimaginable blessings God has in store for us. We do not have to be perfect. Abraham was not. But if we will believe in the Lord, pray to the Lord, and go where He wants us to go in life, we can receive all the blessings promised to Abraham and his posterity.

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A number of evidences support that Joseph Smith was a man of upright character. His personal documents, reports from those who knew him well, and his willingness to sacrifice and even die for his beliefs all help confirm that he was a moral and sincere man. Although gaining a spiritual witness of Joseph Smith’s divine calling as a prophet is imperative, these evidences can help fortify faith and defend against negative commentary about his life or character.

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Author Chris Heimerdinger: "What's intriguing is that some of our most profound accounts of those who saw, felt, and hefted sacred artifacts are from women ... I'm not the first to underline the contribution of women as witnesses of the Restored Gospel and the Book of Mormon, and I sincerely hope I'm not the last. There are many unsung heroes and heroines who've helped to build God's Kingdom in spectacular ways. It's a privilege to spotlight such examples and I will seek to do so whenever possible."

Jacob taught that the near-sacrifice of Isaac was a similitude of the Atonement of Christ. The similarities between the Abraham-Isaac narrative and the Atonement of Christ allow us to see the Atonement in a new way.

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