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Strait Vs. Straight And Narrow Path – Book Of Mormon Explored
The English language can be confusing. The words sun and son, made or maid, and straight and Strait may sound the same but have very different meanings. In the Book of Mormon, Nephi employs the term “strait” to describe the journey along the strait and narrow path. This choice of word can lead to confusion…
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Zacchaeus and the Sycamore Tree: A Story of Transformation
The Gospel of Luke contains a fascinating account of Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector who encountered Jesus Christ. This encounter book not only transformed Zacchaeus’ life but also revealed profound lessons for all of us. Zacchaeus was a chief publican and tax collector, which was not a very popular professor during Christ’s time. Zacchaeus wanted…
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No Ancient Text During The Prophet Joseph Smith’s Time
When many first hear about the story of the Book of Mormon, their first reaction is that the story is entirely implausible. Somehow, the prophet Joseph Smith could make up the entire Book of Mormon. During the time of Joseph Smith, the world did not know about the ancient texts that had been found; certainly,…
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“The Greatness Of God And Your Own Nothingness” Explored
Hugh Nibley said that the slogan for his class was from the Book of Mormon, Mosiah 4:11-12. In these verses, the Lord talks about the greatness of God and our own nothingness. I have read the Book Of Mormon many times but admit that is a scripture I had glossed over and did not read…
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The Impact Of The Book Of Mormon On Our Life – By Hugh Nibley
In a lecture to his students at Brigham Young Unversity, Hugh Nibley asked, ”Is it possible that nobody is doing what he should be doing?” In other words, are we all doing things that are just wasting our time, or do we have good intentions but are they still the wrong things we should be…
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The Book Of Mormon Is Like Nothing Else
Hugh Nibley loved the Book of Mormon, and rightfully so. He reminded us how important the Book of Mormon should be in our daily lives. The Book of Mormon is like nothing else as it is a book that was translated by the gift and power of God. When you read the Book of Mormon,…
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