One of my favorite scriptures is in this reading, chapter 19 verse 23, "And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning."
I like this scripture because of it's truth and if we believe in it, and apply what we read daily, the world would be a much happier place. It also goes on say that when we read from the scriptures it gives us hope in our lives.
I also like when Nephi says in chapter 22, ..."for by the spirit are all things made known unto the prophets, which shall come upon the children of men according to the flesh." The spirit is the great teacher and the way we learn anything. If we are keeping the commandments and striving to do what's right, we know that we will have the spirit and will be safe and full of peace. This is the general thought I got from this reading.
Friday, January 15, 2010
1 Nephi 15-18: I am so behind...
Well, here I am only a week into the reading and I am already 3 days behind. Not a great way to start, but I will catch up.
This reading also contains a lot of great verses. I like when Nephi is telling his brothers in chapter 17 verses 50-51, "If God had commanded me to do all things I could do them... ...if the Lord has such great power, and has wrought so many miracles among the children of men, how is it that he cannot instruct me, that I should build a ship?"
These scriptures are more examples of Nephi's great faith and his leadership over his brethren. It's also a great help for me, that when things seem too hard for me, to know that the Lord can help me accomplish it, if I just rely and have faith in him to help me.
Laman and Lemuel were given so many miracles and experiences of angels appearing to them and being shocked and yet they still rebelled in the end. They chose to follow Satan, even with such great parents and brothers they still rebelled against Nephi. So, it just goes to show, that even if we are given experiences of definite proof of Heavenly Father's hand in our lives, if our hearts are not in the right place, it won't matter.
This reading also contains a lot of great verses. I like when Nephi is telling his brothers in chapter 17 verses 50-51, "If God had commanded me to do all things I could do them... ...if the Lord has such great power, and has wrought so many miracles among the children of men, how is it that he cannot instruct me, that I should build a ship?"
These scriptures are more examples of Nephi's great faith and his leadership over his brethren. It's also a great help for me, that when things seem too hard for me, to know that the Lord can help me accomplish it, if I just rely and have faith in him to help me.
Laman and Lemuel were given so many miracles and experiences of angels appearing to them and being shocked and yet they still rebelled in the end. They chose to follow Satan, even with such great parents and brothers they still rebelled against Nephi. So, it just goes to show, that even if we are given experiences of definite proof of Heavenly Father's hand in our lives, if our hearts are not in the right place, it won't matter.
Monday, January 11, 2010
1 Nephi 12-14
Today I will be blogging twice, as I didn't get my blog in yesterday for 1 Nephi 12-14. Nephi was able to see what would become of his seed and that his brothers seed will overtake his seed and that the Lamanites are primary seed of today. He was able to see two churches, one of the devil, and Jesus' church. It's funny how many we different churches we have today and yet when you come down to it, there really is only two churches, one of the devil and one of the Saviors. Nephi was also brought to knowledge more of Lehi's dream, and the interpretations of it.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
1 Nephi 9-11
Today's reading is Nephi's opportunity to see what his father had seen and described in his dream. Nephi saw the Savior, John the Baptist, and the Twelve apostles during the time Jesus lived, died, and was resurrected. He was able to see all of this because of his desire and belief in the Lord that he could make them known unto him. Just as in our own lives we can have miracles happen through our desires and belief in the Lord.
Friday, January 8, 2010
1 Nephi 5-8
Today's reading is what Ironwoman is all about-to hold fast to the rod of iron and make it back in our families to our Heavenly Father, which is our ultimate goal in life. I enjoyed this reading as some things came to mind. In chapter 6 verse 5, Nephi writes, "Wherefore, the things which are pleasing unto the world I do not write, but the things which are pleasing unto God and unto those who are not of the world." This is such a great verse because it shows that Nephi isn't influenced by the world or caves into peer pressure, but he stays close to the Lord and does what would please the Lord rather than people.
Chapter 7 verse 11 is Nephi teaching his older brothers and says, "Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten what great things the Lord hath done for us in delivering us out of the hands of Laban, and also that we should obtain the record?" I think how many times I am ungrateful and forget the many blessings that Heavenly Father gives me on a regular basis and so I know I am not any better than Laman and Lemuel. This reminds me to be more aware and grateful of the many blessings, both big and small that the Lord gives me and continues to give me even when I am not worthy of them.
Verse 21 of chapter 7 is a great verse as it shows how quickly Nephi is willing to forgive his brothers even though they were wanting to kill him. They were horrible to him, but he was still so humble and quick to forgive them, it really humbled me.
Chapter 8 is the great chapter on the iron rod. There is so much to it, but one of the things that really stuck out to me was when Lehi was walking in the dark and dreary wilderness for a long period of time. It brought him to his knees in prayer to the Lord that he would help him and the Lord answered his prayer, but he gave him a few choices, the great and spacious building came upon him first and then he saw the tree with the fruit. I believe that because Lehi had been humbled and his heart was right, he was able to make the right decision. And after he helped himself he was able to help his family and guide his family to the right. We can't expect to help our children and family if we are not on higher ground ourselves. I know it sounds a little self-righteous, but it is true. There is so much to this reading and I enjoyed it!
Chapter 7 verse 11 is Nephi teaching his older brothers and says, "Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten what great things the Lord hath done for us in delivering us out of the hands of Laban, and also that we should obtain the record?" I think how many times I am ungrateful and forget the many blessings that Heavenly Father gives me on a regular basis and so I know I am not any better than Laman and Lemuel. This reminds me to be more aware and grateful of the many blessings, both big and small that the Lord gives me and continues to give me even when I am not worthy of them.
Verse 21 of chapter 7 is a great verse as it shows how quickly Nephi is willing to forgive his brothers even though they were wanting to kill him. They were horrible to him, but he was still so humble and quick to forgive them, it really humbled me.
Chapter 8 is the great chapter on the iron rod. There is so much to it, but one of the things that really stuck out to me was when Lehi was walking in the dark and dreary wilderness for a long period of time. It brought him to his knees in prayer to the Lord that he would help him and the Lord answered his prayer, but he gave him a few choices, the great and spacious building came upon him first and then he saw the tree with the fruit. I believe that because Lehi had been humbled and his heart was right, he was able to make the right decision. And after he helped himself he was able to help his family and guide his family to the right. We can't expect to help our children and family if we are not on higher ground ourselves. I know it sounds a little self-righteous, but it is true. There is so much to this reading and I enjoyed it!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Day 2: 1 Nephi 1-4
I am always amazed with the faith and strength of Nephi. He is the youngest but the leader of his brothers. He had such great faith and obedience to his father on earth as well as his Heavenly Father. It's a great lesson, in verse 6 of chapter 4, "And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do, " as we all have these teaching moments when we do things and are unsure if what we're doing is the right thing, but praying every step of the way that we will know we are doing what is right.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Iron Woman Book of Mormon Reading Schedule
I recently watched Julie/Julia about the woman who started a blog with a challenge, to make all of Julia Child's recipes within one year and to blog about it to keep who herself accountable. So, I thought reading the Book of Mormon in 60 days would be one of my first goals for the year and to keep myself accountable, I would blog about my reading each night. If you would like to be an ironwoman with me and to read the Book of Mormon in 60 days I would love to hear your comments as you read as well.
I am starting today, January 6th and it will end on March 6th, 2010. I will provide a schedule later. But for todays reading, we will be reading:
Day 1: January 6, 2010
*The title page, introduction, the testimony of the three witnesses, testimony of eight witnesses, testimony of Joseph Smith and explanation about the Book of Mormon.
After I have done my reading today, I will comment more. Good luck with whoever else does the challenge with me and I would love to hear your comments as you read as well.
While reading today, a few things kind of jumped at me: while reading in the introduction section, the Prophet Joseph Smith's quote:
"I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the *keystone* of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book."
I have read and heard this quote so many times, but it really is a powerful quote and the part about the keystone I had to look up. A keystone is something in which associated things depend on or the foundation. The Book of Mormon is the foundation of our faith. I need to be reading from it on a daily basis as it makes up so much of our religion or faith.
The other part is in the Three Witnesses Testimonies which says, "And we know that if we are *faithful in Christ,* we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men..." It is our faith in Christ which will save us and we know that it is by more than just believing but by doing things we are saved. We have to prove ourselves to the Lord by obeying his commandments and serving others and it is through doing this that our faith is strengthened and we will have a hope for a better life in the next life. I know these are things that I have always known, but need to be refreshed on, which is why we need to continuously reading from The Book of Mormon.
I am starting today, January 6th and it will end on March 6th, 2010. I will provide a schedule later. But for todays reading, we will be reading:
Day 1: January 6, 2010
*The title page, introduction, the testimony of the three witnesses, testimony of eight witnesses, testimony of Joseph Smith and explanation about the Book of Mormon.
After I have done my reading today, I will comment more. Good luck with whoever else does the challenge with me and I would love to hear your comments as you read as well.
While reading today, a few things kind of jumped at me: while reading in the introduction section, the Prophet Joseph Smith's quote:
"I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the *keystone* of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book."
I have read and heard this quote so many times, but it really is a powerful quote and the part about the keystone I had to look up. A keystone is something in which associated things depend on or the foundation. The Book of Mormon is the foundation of our faith. I need to be reading from it on a daily basis as it makes up so much of our religion or faith.
The other part is in the Three Witnesses Testimonies which says, "And we know that if we are *faithful in Christ,* we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men..." It is our faith in Christ which will save us and we know that it is by more than just believing but by doing things we are saved. We have to prove ourselves to the Lord by obeying his commandments and serving others and it is through doing this that our faith is strengthened and we will have a hope for a better life in the next life. I know these are things that I have always known, but need to be refreshed on, which is why we need to continuously reading from The Book of Mormon.
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