1 Nephi 3: Lehi's sons return to Jerusalem to obtain the plates of brass, Laban refuses to give the plates up, Nephi exhorts and encourages his brethren, Laban steals their property and attempts to slay them, Laman and Lemuel smite Nephi and Sam and are reproved by an angel. About 600-592 B.C.

 


1 Nephi 3
Lehi's sons return to Jerusalem to obtain the plates of brass, Laban refuses to give the plates up, Nephi exhorts and encourages his brethren, Laban steals their property and attempts to slay them, Laman and Lemuel smite Nephi and Sam and are reproved by an angel. About 600-592 B.C.

1 Nephi 3:1-9, 19-20
Lehi's sons return to Jerusalem to obtain the brass plates.

When I strive to fulfill a command or difficult task from the Lord, He will bless my efforts by providing a way for me to fulfill the command, even though it may still be difficult.

? Why do you think Nephi was willing to do what his father asked without murmuring?
A - Because he had received a witness that his father was a prophet of God. He prayed and found out for himself.

If/Then: IF WE SEEK TO DO WHAT THE LORD COMMANDS, THEN HE WILL PREPARE A WAY FOR US TO ACCOMPLISH IT.
1 Nephi 3:7
"I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth  
no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.

1 Nephi 3:9-31
Laban steals Lehi's property and attempts to kill Nephi and his brothers.

? How do anger, contention, murmuring, and unbelief prevent us from understanding God's messages for us.

IF I AM ANGRY, CONTENTIOUS, OR UNBELIEVING I MAY NOT UNDERSTAND GOD'S MESSAGES TO ME.





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