In the final chapter of Nephi’s writing, 2 Nephi 33, Nephi points out that writing is actually not his best skill. (He was more of a speaker than a writer.) Considering how...
Because It Needs to Be Done (2 Nephi 33)
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Brother Jerry Valenti
Articles by Brother Jerry Valenti
The Holy Ghost (2 Nephi 32)
After encouraging the people to consider baptism in chapter 31, Nephi begins 2 Nephi 32 by asking them to consider what comes next after baptism. If you’re a member of The...
Why Should I Be Baptized? (2 Nephi 31)
In 2 Nephi 31, Nephi makes a strong case for baptism. If you find yourself in a discussion with someone who is considering baptism — or if you’re contemplating it for...
Miracle Monday Flashback: His Blood Was Spilled
For the month of January, we're featuring some of our most popular Miracle Monday posts from the past. If you're new to the blog or missed these somehow, then we hope you enjoy...
Spread the Good Word: 2 Nephi 30:2
Today's Good Word is a reminder from Wednesday's article. As we close the chapter on the first full week of 2017, we encourage you to think about who you can share your testimony...
God Is No Respecter of Persons (2 Nephi 30)
Since the House of Israel was given the first opportunity to accept the gospel of Jesus Christ, there were many Israelites in those early days who thought it was only for them or...
Why Must God Be “One and Done”? (2 Nephi 29)
What do the following books have in common? “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” by Agatha Christie “A Time to Kill” by John Grisham “Carrie” by...
All Is Well in Zion (2 Nephi 28)
Here’s a little quiz for you — do you know what the phrase “All is Well in Zion” means? The phrase isn’t used in the church as often as it was years...
Being Unlearned (2 Nephi 27)
A portion of 2 Nephi 27 references a prophecy in Isaiah 29 regarding a learned (educated) man and an unlearned (uneducated) man trying to read a book. The book being referenced...
Salvation Is for All (2 Nephi 26)
Although much of what Nephi writes is directed to his people, the House of Israel, he makes the point in 2 Nephi 26 that the gospel is for the Gentiles (everyone else) as well....