Category Archives: 3 Nephi

3 Nephi 16 — LeGrand Baker — the testimony of prophecy

Posted on September 11, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

In 3 Nephi chapter 16 the Savior gave the Nephites an encapsulated view of what would follow in the next 2000+ years. Like most prophecies of such a wide scope, this one is best understood from hindsight. As we read … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 17:1-3 — LeGrand Baker — Mormon as historian and author, and as our mentor

Posted on September 17, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 17:1-3 1 Behold, now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words he looked round about again on the multitude, and he said unto them: Behold, my time is at hand. 2 I perceive that … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 17:18-22 – LeGrand Baker — Blessed are ye because of your faith.

Posted on September 30, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 17:18-22 18 And it came to pass that when Jesus had made an end of praying unto the Father, he arose; but so great was the joy of the multitude that they were overcome. 19 And it came … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 17:23-25 — LeGrand Baker — ‘Behold your little ones’

Posted on September 23, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 17:23-25  23 And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones. 24 And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 18:7-11 — LeGrand Baker — the sacrament as covenant

Posted on October 8, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 18:7-11  In 3 Nephi 18 the resurrected Savior administers the sacrament to the Nephites, and in conjunction with thats he also instituted a formal covenant with them. There are two correspond scriptures in the Book of Mormon that … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 18:15-21 & Enos — LeGrand Baker — prayer and ‘mighty prayer’

Posted on October 15, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 18:15-21 15 Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always, lest ye be tempted by the devil, and ye be led away captive by him. 16 And as I have prayed among you even … Continue reading →

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