Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

In his introduction in 1 Nephi 1:1, Nephi wrote, “yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days.” Those are his primary objectives: to … Continue reading →

1 Nephi 1:1 1. I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored … Continue reading →

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 Nephi 1:1 — LeGrand Baker — “Therefore I write” — The Chiastic Structure of First Nephi First Nephi has a carefully structured, chiastic, arrangement. Its language is unlike anything else in the Book of Mormon. It is written … Continue reading →

1 Nephi 1:4 … and in that same year there came many prophets, prophesying unto the people that they must repent, or the great city Jerusalem must be destroyed. We know so little about the Israelite religion before the Babylonian … Continue reading →

1 Nephi 2:19-22   19 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto me, saying: Blessed art thou, Nephi, because of thy faith, for thou hast sought me diligently, with lowliness of heart. 20 And inasmuch as ye … Continue reading →

1 Nephi 2:15-17  15 And my father dwelt in a tent.{1} 16 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young, nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great desires to know of the mysteries of God, … Continue reading →