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Peace…as a River, and…Righteousness as the Waves of the Sea – 1 Nephi 20:18

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments–then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea. (1 Nephi 20:18, Isaiah 48:18) The imagery in this passage from Isaiah is compelling to … Continue reading →

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In the Furnace of Affliction – 1 Nephi 20:10

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

10 For, behold, I have refined thee, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. (1 Nephi 20:10, Isaiah 48:10) Why do we experience trials? Isaiah gives two reasons in the passage above. Speaking on behalf of the Lord, … Continue reading →

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There Is No Peace…unto the Wicked – 1 Nephi 20:22

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

22 And notwithstanding he hath done all this, and greater also, there is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked. (1 Nephi 20:22, Isaiah 48:22) One of the major themes of the Book of Mormon is that if we … Continue reading →

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1 Nephi 20:17 Who Teacheth Thee to Profit

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

17 And thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I have sent him, the Lord thy God who teacheth thee to profit, who leadeth thee by the way thou shouldst go, hath done it. (1 Nephi 20:17) Heavenly Father wants … Continue reading →

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1 Nephi 20:1-2 Yet They Swear Not in Truth Nor in Righteousness

Posted on January 28, 2015 by

1 Hearken and hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, or out of the waters of baptism, who swear by the name of … Continue reading →

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