This chapter Nephi tells us that the Lord commanded him to make 2 sets of plates. One set (The plates of Nephi) are to account for the ministry of his people. The other plates are to account for the politics (reign of the judges) and wars and contentions. Nephi didn't know why and neither do I (I wish I had my study guide...I bet it would tell me!)
Chapter 10:
Nephi prophesies about John the Baptist. There is a footnote that John the Baptist was foreordained to prophesy about the coming of Christ and "prepare the way of the Lord". Nephi prophesies that John the Baptist will baptize the Messiah with water. John the Baptist was foreordained. If he was not righteous then I suppose God would choose another. I think that all of our lives are foreordained (patriarchal blessing) to a point. But if we are not living up to our potential and keeping the commandments...we will miss out on the blessings that we could have.
All growing up, especially in Young Women's (what an inspired program) I was always told that I'm a daughter of God. I really saw myself that way growing up and I think that is where a lot of my confidence came from. As I've gotten older, busier, less spiritual...I think I've forgotten that I really am a daughter of God. I am trying to see myself through my father's eyes and be how he wants me to be. I am so grateful for the atonement and for the gospel.
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