Chapter 5. Sariah complains against Lehi—Both rejoice over the return of their sons—They offer sacrifices—The plates of brass contain writings of Moses and the prophets—The plates identify Lehi as a descendant of Joseph—Lehi prophesies concerning his seed and the preservation of the plates. About 600–592 B.C.

In this first major episode, Nephi gives his readers the Lord’s promise to him, and the angel’s confirmation to his brothers, that Nephi would be a ruler and a teacher over them. The journey to retrieve the plates of brass demonstrates Nephi in that leading and teaching role.

2024年1月13日 · After Lehi’s sons obtained the brass plates and brought them to their father in the wilderness, Lehi searched them to understand their contents. As a result, “he was filled with the Spirit, and began to prophesy” (1 Nephi 5:17). Lehi concluded that the scriptures “were desirable; yea, even of great worth” (1 Nephi 5:21). As…

1 Nephi 5:5 5 But behold, I have obtained a land of promise, in the which things I do rejoice; yea, and I know that the Lord will deliver my sons out of the hands of Laban, and bring them down again unto us in the wilderness.

I Nephi 5 Lehi obtains the liahona. The young men marry & have children. The brothers try to kill Nephi and refuse to help him build a ship. Finally, by God’s power they complete the ship and cross the ocean.

Nephi sees a similarity between the Lord delivering the children of Israel from the captivity of the Egyptians and the Lord preserving his family by leading them out of Jerusalem before it is destroyed.

1 Nephi 5:9 They Did Rejoice Exceedingly, and [They] Did Offer Sacrifice and Burnt Offerings unto the Lord: In 1 Nephi 5:9, Nephi writes: “And it came to pass that they did rejoice exceedingly, and did offer sacrifice and burnt offerings unto the Lord; and they gave thanks unto the God of Israel.” Camille Fronk notes that Nephi reported ...

2024年1月7日 · This week’s “Come, Follow Me” study guide covers 1 Nephi 1-5, which introduces the prophet Lehi and his family, and details the start of their journey out of Jerusalem. Church News searched the archives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to learn what leaders and scholars have said about these chapters.

5:1 Behold, it came to pass that I, Nephi, did cry much unto the Lord my God, because of the anger of my brethren. 5:2 But behold, their anger did increase against me, insomuch that they did seek to take away my life.

In this first major episode, Nephi gives his readers the Lord’s promise to him, and the angel’s confirmation to his brothers, that Nephi would be a ruler and a teacher over them. The journey to retrieve the plates of brass demonstrates Nephi in that leading and teaching role.