True , it is easy

How brave of you to have the courage to share part of your experience. What a testimony to the truthfulness of these words. Thank you! Bless you on your journey

Happy that you’re back in the church!

I used to be 'laman and lemuel' most of my adult life. It hasn't been until I've been a parent and seen one of my own children going down a concerning path that I understand more what my parents and Lehi was going through.

Yeah, I've never viewed them as the villains in the beginning. I've always felt it wasn't until they planned to kill Nephi on this side of the world that the wickedness completely consumed them.

That's what impressed me about this video too. Honestly, if we were there and didn't go out of our way to receive a witness for ourselves that Lehi was right in what he was proclaiming, we'd probably react like Laman and Lemuel too.

It certainly helps develop empathy, yes. Ive always wondered why Lehi put up with these guys journeying with the family when they literally tried to _kill_ them several times. You know, most people would be like "Nuh-uh, get out. I don't care if you feel bad. Get out." It's things like this that help you understand why...how they kept giving them chance after chance.

The Lord saw they were past feeling after Lehi died and they conspired to kill nephi once and for all. and separated them

Amen to that, brother. I’ve always (sadly) seen Laman and Lemuel as these awful and wicked people, but now I just feel sad for them. That, in my opinion, is what these videos are doing best.

Salamat sa testimony mo.

My only complaint...only 13 minutes?? I could have done with much more. There have been longer videos and they were awesome too. I'd love to see more but I hate having to wait a week for the next one. I loved the portrayal of the fruit. It was gorgeous. I can't wait to see how they do the Liahona!

@@cindymadsen5767 Next week!

Romnick Cian Jaropojop Amen from Denmark 🇩🇰😉

Cindy Madsen I thought this last week and was tempted to make a meme of Dudley from Harry Potter when he only gets 37 birthday gifts haha “37?!? But last year..” we get what we get and we will LIKE IT! 😂

yes, I learned that in scripture study

Yes, even Joseph Smith Sr. Had this same vision!

The scripture is very Siri specials teachers so much more everybody just keep trying

The scriptures are very special things to learn about, you should keep trying, keep trying to be like God. Don't ever let go of your faith.

Joesph is said to have taken from Levi’s dream from 1811………. As he did many other things. The church plays on your feelings.

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I never noticed that! Thanks for sharing!

Hi TaylorT! I'm glad you pointed it that out! Let me add to what you said.... (In the video: 8:09 ) So I checked, 1 Nephi 8... In verse 24, it says, "clinging." This must be the group that you said that held on to the rod with one hand. I would call them, "Clingers" from now on so that I can differentiate them from other groups. :D (In the video: 9:49 ) In verse 30, it says, "hold fast," so these are the people who used both hands in holding on to the iron rod. I would call them, "H. F." I also would like to point out that before the HFs partake of the fruit... They "fell down" as mentioned in verse 30. To me, it symbolized how grateful they were and they immediate prayed to Heavenly Father for guiding them. It looked like that they will never take their spiritual journey for granted. I hope I am one of the HFs. :)

​@@mscred5909 Joseph Smith Sr. had a dream that contained a tree with delicious fruit, a path, and a large building where the wicked looked down in scorn of the righteous. This is further evidence that the Book of Mormon is a 19th-century work of Joseph Smith. It's ingrained in us to look deep into possible scriptural meaning. Take a step back from looking for little things like this in the text and instead consider if the Book of Mormon really is historical. These are not actual events and I'm more sure of that than I ever was sure when I said: "I know the Book of Mormon is true".

@@jared-rummler Thank you, Jared Rummler for your post. It is interesting that you mentioned Joseph Smith Sr. I invite you to contact the missionaries in your area (see www.comeuntochrist.org/) so they can bring/invite the Spirit of the Lord into your home. I know that the Spirit of the Lord can remind/teach/confirm the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.... if you choose to allow that to happen. If you are still reading this... thank you. Then let me tell you my testimony: You may or may not believe the following... and that's okay. You may stop reading if you feel that you do not want to hear my testimony. I may never know why.... so, I will have to understand. For anyone who is reading... thank you for taking the time. And here it is: I have read the Book of Mormon and I still continue to read it because it is one of the ways to invite the Spirit of God or the Holy Ghost into my life. I know that through the power of the Holy Ghost we may know that this book is another testament of Jesus Christ. I know that the things that happened in the Book of Mormon.... did happen. It is an ancient record that was once in reformed Egyptian. I know that God called Joseph Smith to help translate it from reformed Egyptian into English. I write these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Side Notes: In reference to "reformed Egyptian," that is in Mormon 9:32. I will admit, I had to look that up. I don't have that memorized. Thanks to Jared Rummler's post, I was lead to think about that today. :) You or for anyone else reading, you might enjoy this article: www.calledtoshare.com/2018/07/06/evidence-for-the-reformed-egyptian-mentioned-in-book-of-mormon/

Jared Rummler Sorry for your loss.

It's a plagiarism of Joseph Smith Sr.'s remarkably similar dream from 1811.

As mentioned in a different reply to Garret Richards, God can give the same dream to many people. Thanks for the thought, Kelly.

@@00Fisher00 This is the same logic that Mormons use when it comes to the BoM verse saying that the BoM would be "translated" by Joseph, the son of Joseph. What a convenient "prophecy!" You take pieces of evidence that can indicate that Joseph Smith actually wrote it and explain it away as evidence of the existence of God. Astounding.

@@garrettrichards5559 It's not astounding at all for anyone who has observed two people coming to different conclusions apparently from the same evidence. It's not a matter of convenience, and it's not a matter of proving the existence of God. Latter-day Saints take a witness from God as a basis for other conclusions, in fact; that's crucial to our beliefs. You would be far less astounded if you were to ask members of the Church of Jesus Christ why we believe what we do. You might not end up agreeing with us, but you would understand and not be surprised.

@@garrettrichards5559 Did you read this vision yourself or from some anti-literature? Did you know that his Father's vision was not written down and recorded until 15 years after the Book of Mormon was published and that it was dictated by his Mother soon after Joseph's murder and did not come directly from Joseph Smith Senior himself? Did you know that his Father's vision was given when Joseph was 5 years old? It would be impossible for anyone, including Joseph Smith Jr. to plagiarize something not yet written. It would be near impossible for a 5-year-old to remember that dream 18 years later. It would also need to happen while in the midst of translating the plates and conveniently make up a story to fit it into the narrative so perfectly. I think your claim qualifies as a swing and a miss and then a total strike-out.

The mormon is never in bible a question who write mormon books?? Its was not jesus disciples I know for a fact ) think about it bro

Read in the bible 1 time

Indeed! I'm such a visual person, I'm glad this production was made

I know what that feels like too. I'm sorry, it hurts a lot.

@@goodahead yes! I think that anything is lost I will continue praying, I leave everything in the hand's Lord

It just didn't happen, bro. Be at peace. Sometimes I myself believe Peter Parker did suffer the lost of Uncle Ben, but in the end, none of both did exist. Though it was so good a story that I really cried over the body of my Uncle, as if I wer Peter Parker.

Pascal Blondiau has no idea how ironic his comment is in reply to Rosario's comment.

@@PascalBlondiau That's your opinion :) which you are entitled to, but please remember to be courteous to others' beliefs and don't try to belittle it. We believe this to be true, and you're more than welcome to test it out for yourself! Thank you :)

or my siblings, I'm the only one a member on this side of the veil...

I have heard other amazing stories of people who have had spiritual visions or dreams leading them to the gospel. One woman I knew had an angel come tell her in her dream to call the Mormons. She ended up joining the church and so did her whole family. Others have had other experiences that were similar that they were led to the church. I think it's very beautiful that if we truly are seeking, God will not leave us in the dark. He will call to us and show us the way.

Wow! That’s really amazing!

The background story on the missionary, DJ, was that he was baptized age 8, but never attended church after that. When he was 19, DJ was making early morning cookie dough, alone, in the silence of the town mall. He had just broken up with his girlfriend, and asked himself the question, "Now what?" And the Spirit, spoke "Serve a mission." "Well, I better start going to church..."

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing.

That is such an amazing experience! Wow! Thank you for sharing!

R. Julyen Me too!

Very well said i appreciate this.

Satan has pulled out all the stops, to entangle righteous people. The mists of darkness are very applicable in todays society that has so many voices leading people away from truth.

Sounds similar to the dream that Joseph's mom Lucy wrote down that her husband saw and told to Joseph Smith Jr. before the BOM was written. I love the symbolism. I love the teachings of the savior but unfortunately, the church includes 99 percent of the world and even Christians as part of the great and spacious building. Anyone outside the "covenant path". Our tent must become larger!

@@seancovey4012 you also have to remember that the recollection of Joseph Smith Sr' s dream by Lucy came decades after the book's publication. How she told it might have been influenced by the vision of Lehi.

@@n.d.m.515 you are correct. It is funny how some things written decades after are dismissed and others are gospel truth!

So who do you pray to? Seems to be a couple of deities there

@@indigochild79Let me give u, a hint, how can GOD the FATHER/HEAVENLY FATHER, have a Son Jesus, and us all, in the PRE MORTAL LIFE, the human race, without GODDESS the MOTHER/HEAVENLY MOTHER? Also, how can your EARTHLY FATHER have u, and your siblings, without your EARTHLY MOTHER? Well, think about it.

​@@VS-gb8kn Creatio ex nihilo :-D

@@indigochild79 Again, your ignorance can, be fixed, but your problem is, u r extremely confused/closed minded individuals.

@@VS-gb8kn Woah that was a bold statement... you don't know me at all. What happened to that Christ-like love? Do not judge lest thou shalt be judged yourself

bruh i wana try that frut tho it looks so goood imajian eating it man it must be so good

I'm a member of the madison lake branch as a young woman's president and our missionaries watched it. I always thought of how we strive to be like him it's cool to think that this was real at some in the past and yes it's heartwarming to know what happened in the past I sOo~ love this I will try to watch more of these episodes for our church - Izzy

Abelhawk If you look into church history, Joseph Smith Sr. had this very same vision!

Lehi reiterates L&L's refusal to eat the fruit several times in the account.

I indeed agree, it is not different from us. I have always wondered if Lehi saw all of us, including you and I, her saw what we would do, hold fast unto the rod, or go into forbidden paths.

I really like how Laman and Lemuel are portrayed - not as sociopaths but human. They're relatable - which makes their cautionary tale more impactful. This really is an amazing production.

That would suggest your paths are set in stone tho. And that’s not a good belief

Also, his dream was a warning to his sons, moreso than a statement of fatalism. His dream was probably prompted by his concern over their constant murmuring in contrast to Nephi's unwavering support. The dream didn't seal their fate, but gave Lehi a way to illustrate and articulate the concerns Lehi and the Lord shared for Laman and Lemuel. It reflected where their hearts were at that moment in time, but was presented to them as a wake-up call to give them a chance to change course.

I'm happy for you now. Trials can be so hard sometimes, but it's wonderful that you are studying scripture and praying.

You precious precious person I just want to hold you in my arms I know with all my heart that the day will come when The Saviour Will hold you and dry all your tears I long for that for you Thank you for sharing ; I am without words for all you have had to go through Keep reading and feeling the spirit God is walking with you He will not forsake you

@@skirtorscruffs Thank you so much. I could feel the Spirit as I read that. Love from my end of the swamp to yours.

@@00Fisher00 Thank you. Hug.

Thank you for sharing. So happy for you to be back. Keep strong and know that God loves you.

Correct observation. The 2 trees in the Garden of Eden represent a veil into and out of this world. We came into it by the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and we will exit only through the Tree of Life. The Bible spends a significant amount of time in the story of the Tree of Knowledge and the Book of Mormon spends a significant amount of time in the story of the Tree of Life. This is one of the many ways that the Book of Mormon serves as another witness of Jesus Christ.

2 Nephi 2:15 mentions both trees as opposites. Alma 12:26 and Alma 42:5 talk about how important it was to partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge first and to wait before partaking of the fruit of the tree of life.

I don't.

Thanks, Erick.

Awesome! I know it's true too!

Did you pray about the Pearl of great price and the DnC as well?

@@indigochild79 I prayed to know if Joseph Smith truly translated an ancient record. Once a foundation truth is obtained, the rest falls into place. The catch is to ask with a truly sincere heart and with real intent. It took my heart 10 months to become right. During that time, the conversation turned from "God, tell me if this is true" to "Son, how much do you mean it?" Brutal self-honesty is the key - we have to fight to stay true to ourselves during the process.

@@peacefulriver21 Thank you for your answer :-)

Do you think they'll go through it again, after they already did Lehi's?

@@1000HolyPlaces There are too many additional important details in Nephi's version for them to skip over it.

Definitely

I can clearly remember Nephi's version of when he explains the meaning of the great and spacious building, that it was the "pride of the world; and it fell, and the fall thereof was exceedingly great." I don't know if this part will make it to these films but it would definitely be something to watch.

I thought that too, but I don't think they will repeat it. Part of the reason is the time and expense. It is a complicated vision. Another is they already said will not cover all of the book, but 60 percent. If they do it I will be pleasantly surprised.

Huzzah

Yes Mr.Maaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!