February Book of Mormon Class

The February class was held at RaNae Shoaf’s home, and despite

very cold temperatures, we had several sisters brave the weather

and feel the warmth of the Spirit as we discussed our thoughts

and insights about the 1^st Book of Nephi. 

It’s difficult to cover the many stories, doctrine, principles and

teachings contained in these 22 chapters, but we were able to

discuss in length things like the following:

·       *The faith that was required by Lehi’s family to pick up and

leave their comfort and security, WHILE NOTHING SEEMED

TO BE CHANGING AMONG THE JEWS AT JERUSALEM.  Father

Lehi said it would be destroyed and they HAD to leave, but

even after returning several times to acquire the Brass Plates

or go back for Ishmael’s family, NOTHING seemed different.

So, would we be more like Laman and Lemuel and murmur and

complain, or would we have complete trust and faith as Nephi

had?  What correlations can we make to our lives today?

·       *We discussed the vision of the Tree of Life, and emphasized

the vital importance of continuing, commencing, clinging, and

catching hold to the iron rod (word of God); and then partaking of the

fruit of the tree (the love of God) and not giving up. Hold fast to the Iron Rod is the only way to make it through the mists (temptations) that satan throws at us. 

·       *We talked about the amazing vision Nephi was given as he asked

for an interpretation of his father’s Tree of Life vision.  He saw the

panoramic history of the world, but was forbidden to write most of it.

What was recorded however, tells of our day, the history of the founding

of America, and the coming forth of the restoration of the gospel and

the Book of Mormon.  Laman and Lemuel were confused because

they could not understand the vision like Nephi did, and Nephi asks

them a simple question that applies to us as we try to seek knowledge

guidance and the meaning of things:  Have Ye Inquired of the Lord?

Many other things were discussed as well.  It was a great night sharing our

Love of this powerful book.

You can join in on the Book of Mormon class anytime.  It is held every 3^rd

Thursday night, 7pm at RaNae’s home.  Assignment for March:  2^nd Nephi