Post by Jacob – I am pretty sure I won’t be the only contributor to this blog who will quote Isaiah’s writings. There is so much that he spoke, prophesied, wrote and taught. I wouldn’t be surprised if other prophets from other dispensations in other lands will also quote Isaiah. The reason for Isaiah’s popularity…
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The welfare of your souls
Post by Jacob – By now you know me, I’m the older of Nephi’s two younger brothers. I think it may help for you to know why I am becoming more involved in Nephi’s blog. The Holy Priesthood of God is not something we take upon ourselves. Those who will act in the name of…
Opposition – key to God’s purposes.
Post by Jacob – My father Lehi has taught our family the doctrines of salvation as long as anyone can remember. Nephi has elaborated or clarified those doctrines all along the way. Yet now it seems my turn to talk a little about a doctrine that seems fundamental to the Savior’s plan of salvation. My…
We are taught sufficiently.
Post by Jacob – Nephi referred to my older brothers acting with “much rudeness” when we were on the ship. I would like to comment on that experience. Nephi needed a better word than rude. Rude doesn’t even come close to describe their behavior. I don’t remember with great detail because I was so young,…
Hello, I am Jacob
Post by Jacob – Nephi mentioned in an earlier post that several children were born in the wilderness as the family traveled toward the sea, as well as while we were in the land called Bountiful. That would only be natural considering, as we are told, a special trip was made from the wilderness to…
