Say Goodbye to Nephi!
Nephi’s last writings are packed with doctrine and insights from a man who spent his entire life exercising faith in Jesus Christ and His Doctrine, learning about covenants, and trusting in the gathering of Israel.
If you really want to see a miraculous example of how much of a prophet Nephi was, read 2 Nephi 32:6. Then read these verses from Jesus Himself as a fulfillment of Nephi’s prophecy -
3 Nephi 11:32-39 3 Nephi 27:11-16, 20-21
Here’s a quote from President Nelson about the importance of doing what Nephi was teaching -
“My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly.”
The more we do this work, the more effective we will be in fulfilling our missionary purpose!
“…the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.” 2 Nephi 32:3
2 Nephi 32:3
“…and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.” 2 Nephi 32:5
2 Nephi 32:5
Tell and show. Isn’t that interesting. The scriptures contain Christ’s teachings which will TELL us all things which we should do. Then, after we follow what He’s taught, including entering into the covenant of baptism and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, then the Holy Ghost will SHOW us what we should do each and every day.
How important is prayer to us as missionaries and to everyone according to Nephi? 2 Nephi 32:9
2 Nephi 33:6 - one of the greatest verses ever!
The optimism of a true follower of Jesus Christ - 2 Nephi 33:12
Can someone speak more plainly than Nephi did in his last two verses?
Finally, we all are wounded, Elders and Sisters. We are separated from God, our loving Heavenly Father, and we miss Him deeply. As we connect with our Savior by exercising faith in Him and truly repenting of our sins, we will feel the comforting influence of the Holy Ghost. When this happens, when we truly feel connected to Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost in their eternal oneness, we will become one with them and we’ll experience spiritual healing. This is what Christ prayed for and what will ultimately heal our wounded souls!