StanJan 14, 2012 02:13 PM
I love Nephi's example of personal revelation. He goes to the Lord in faith and asks to see the same vision that his Father saw. Because he acted on faith and has a track record of acting on faith he is given the vision and the interpretation thereof. Right now I am struggling with getting the revelation I need in my personal life to know the right way to go. I am balancing between not being commanded in all things and asking for a little direction. Each of us, in a similar way, is looking for similar discernment: buying a home, getting a job, deciding on a major, going to Ecuador, which college, where to serve, making a team... The part I am trying to figure out is not waiting for a clear cut answer but just moving and getting course corrections along the way.
AllyJan 15, 2012 09:39 AM
I have read this chapter many times, and what stood out to me this time was the great and spacious building, representing the pride of the world. In 11:36, it reads that "it fell, and the fall thereof was exceedingly great... Thus shall be the destruction of all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, that shall fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”
Alan often calls our family "team win." No matter how much oppression or discrimination we, and the church face, we all know who will ultimately win. We just need to be faithful and choose that willing team.
Alan Jan 15, 2012 10:16 AM
I thought this week about how important it was for Lehi to receive this revelation. I'm sure even as a prophet it was hard to leave everything behind and go forward knowing everything would be alright. This vision shows Lehi the joy that him and his posterity can enjoy as they seek after the fruit.
Landon Jan 15, 2012 12:49 PM
This was a cool chapter and i thought it was very cool how when lehi prayed to the lord, the lord showed him the way and he partook of the fruit, we can all help each other partake of the fruit like lehi helps sariah, sam and nephi
Michelle
I love studying the “Tree of Life” chapters. I must smile & agree with Neal A Mawell’s quote about the great and spacious building. He was speaking of those who criticize the church and said, “Like the throng on the ramparts of the “great and spacious building,” they are intensely and busily preoccupied, pointing fingers of scorn at the steadfast iron-rodders. Considering their ceaseless preoccupation, one wonders, ‘Is there no diversionary activity available to them, especially in such a large building - like a bowling alley?' …Brigham Young advised that this ‘people (church members) must be kept where the finger of scorn can be pointed at them.”
-Let them laugh and point…righteousness WILL increase! :)
I love studying the “Tree of Life” chapters. I must smile & agree with Neal A Mawell’s quote about the great and spacious building. He was speaking of those who criticize the church and said, “Like the throng on the ramparts of the “great and spacious building,” they are intensely and busily preoccupied, pointing fingers of scorn at the steadfast iron-rodders. Considering their ceaseless preoccupation, one wonders, ‘Is there no diversionary activity available to them, especially in such a large building - like a bowling alley?' …Brigham Young advised that this ‘people (church members) must be kept where the finger of scorn can be pointed at them.”
-Let them laugh and point…righteousness WILL increase! :)
I love Nephi's example of personal revelation. He goes to the Lord in faith and asks to see the same vision that his Father saw. Because he acted on faith and has a track record of acting on faith he is given the vision and the interpretation thereof. Right now I am struggling with getting the revelation I need in my personal life to know the right way to go. I am balancing between not being commanded in all things and asking for a little direction. Each of us, in a similar way, is looking for similar discernment: buying a home, getting a job, deciding on a major, going to Ecuador, which college, where to serve, making a team... The part I am trying to figure out is not waiting for a clear cut answer but just moving and getting course corrections along the way.
ReplyDeleteI have read this chapter many times, and what stood out to me this time was the great and spacious building, representing the pride of the world. In 11:36, it reads that "it fell, and the fall thereof was exceedingly great... Thus shall be the destruction of all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, that shall fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
ReplyDeleteAlan often calls our family "team win." No matter how much oppression or discrimination we, and the church face, we all know who will ultimately win. We just need to be faithful and choose that willing team.
I thought this week about how important it was for Lehi to receive this revelation. I'm sure even as a prophet it was hard to leave everything behind and go forward knowing everything would be alright. This vision shows Lehi the joy that him and his posterity can enjoy as they seek after the fruit.
ReplyDeleteThis was a cool chapter and i though it was very cool how when lehi prayed to the lord, the lord showed him the way and he partook of the fruit, we can all help each other partake of the fruit like lehi helps sariah, sam and nephi
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