Abraham affirmed God’s supremacy by calling Him “the Most High God” in the presence of two kings. Daniel used the same title when speaking before the kings of Babylon. When the resurrected Jesus visited the Americas, the people greeted Him with that same name, recognizing His sovereignty over all nations.
Plundering, Prayers, and Paradigms
The robbers who attacked the Nephites interpreted their prayers as weakness. However, those prayers were a source of strength. Empathy not only helps us show compassion; it also helps us navigate interpersonal relationships more intelligently.
The Song of the Sea: Gratitude Builds Faith
Many times in the Book of Mormon, people offer thanks and praise to God after receiving a blessing. For example: The family of Lehi "did rejoice exceedingly" and offered sacrifice to God when the sons returned safely from Jerusalem with the brass plates (1 Nephi 5:9-10). They did the same after the sons returned with... Continue Reading →
Hosanna
Psalm 118 contains the following poignant expression of adoration and pleading: Please, LORD, please save us. Please, LORD, please give us success. (Psalm 118:25, New Living Translation) This pleading is followed by an expression of confidence in the one who can provide this salvation: "Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord"... Continue Reading →
What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Abraham?
Near the beginning of the Book of Mormon, Lehi's sons risk their lives in order to obtain a set of brass plates which contains, among other things, the five books of Moses. A central character in those books is the prophet Abraham. Even though he had lived nearly 2,000 years earlier, his influence is felt... Continue Reading →
They Did Fear Their God – 3 Nephi 4:8-10
8 And it came to pass that the armies of the Nephites, when they saw the appearance of the army of Giddianhi, had all fallen to the earth, and did lift their cries to the Lord their God, that he would spare them and deliver them out of the hands of their enemies.9 And it... Continue Reading →
The Nephites Did Not Fear Them; But They Did Fear Their God – 3 Nephi 4:8-10
8 And it came to pass that the armies of the Nephites, when they saw the appearance of the army of Giddianhi, had all fallen to the earth, and did lift their cries to the Lord their God, that he would spare them and deliver them out of the hands of their enemies.9 And it... Continue Reading →