Do you know why it is so good to read the scriptures over and over and over again? I have always known logically, but as I read and think I am realizing how much I have forgotten or not noticed previously. For instance, 1 Nephi 14. I don't remember realizing that Nephi was shown a great deal that he was forbidden to write about because another prophet or others have been commanded or will be commanded to write about those things like the end of the world. It was so weird to me while I was reading today that I never realized or remembered this part. Not that I think it is something that has totally enlightened my mind or anything, its just that recognizing how much more we get everytime we read has been really significant to me. So most of the this chapter was speaking of the great and abominable church again. I don't know why, but it just isn't a very striking subject for me right now. I wonder if I was really gung ho at the beginning of starting this blog and my study and worry that some of that enthusiasm is wearing off. I think I won't stay this way, I think maybe it is just the subject matter. Like I said, maybe the importance of the subject is a little beyond my level at the moment. I don't know. I still enjoy studying and reading, I am just not having so many thoughts being triggered. Hmmmm...I wonder if I should have even more supliment reading on the subject matter to learn a little more. Anyone have suggestions? What I do know is when this angel speaking to Nephi is all over, Nephi MUST be so exhausted. Could you imagine seeing so many things? I think I would be panicking trying to commit it all to memory. Also, I wonder if it was hard for him not to write things down that he saw. I think sometimes when we are told a secret and told not to tell it almost makes it even harder NOT to tell. That temptation almost becomes more difficult. Not that the vision was a secret, but the just the concept. Nephi was so righteous I am sure it wasn't too much of a temptation...that was probably just a silly thought just for myself. That's why I am not the one being lifted up to a mountain and being shown all kinds of things!
So I know, not a real insightful post. I really tried to see and feel what I shoudl learn from this chapter, but I am feeling a little blank. Maybe if I study a little more on it something will come.
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I think you're really good at asking questions about the scriptures. But when I was on my mission, my mission president had us ask 10 questions about a single verse. You might try that, since the effort alone sometimes causes fresh ideas to come into your mind. Just a suggestion.
ReplyDeleteEvery verse? Wow, that is intense. I am going to try to do it. My mind isn't that expanded thought, but I think it will help me take a step back from trying to rush myself too much. Thanks for the idea.
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