Lehi Sees a Vision of the Tree of Life | 1 Nephi 8
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- In the wilderness, Lehi has a vision filled with symbolism that includes the tree of life. In his vision he struggles for some time in the dark before finally making his way to the tree. He eats or partakes of its fruit and desires his family to do likewise. He sees a rod of iron, a strait and narrow path, and the mists of darkness that enshroud men. Sariah, Nephi, and Sam eat the fruit, but Laman and Lemuel refuse.
Based on 1 Nephi 8
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As recently becoming active again, I love the vision and testify of its truth. If you don’t cling to God’s word, it is very easy to fall away.
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!
My husband and I are both deaf and we love those wonderful videos with closed captions. Thank you for adding closed captions. It is full of spirit to watch. We know that the Book of Mormon is true word from God. We cannot wait to watch every week.:)
Something that really hit me while watching this version was the way Laman and Lemuel reacted to the dream. I think we too often label those two as horrible people who Lehi and Sarah had to deal with, but the truth is far more complex and real than that. The truth is that they were real people who loved thier family, even though they thought they were crazy. The pain on Laman's face when he was told that he probably wasn't going to make it was very real. He felt far more redeamable in that moment. We should never give up on those that we feel are going astray, even if we feel that they are "past feeling".
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.
I admire the creation of this video. Truly I felt the Spirit while I was watching this clip. Every clip that you upload weekly has a full of Spirit. Thank you very much!
I am member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all the way from the Philippines. This would help a lot in the work of salvation in these last days!
I leave you my testimony to all members even not that the Book of Mormon is TRUE! It does contain the fullness of the gospel of Christ and that MIRACLES ARE REAL! Please read it I testify as you do so you will come unto Christ and partake of His eternal happiness prepared for us.
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! 😂
“You may think that Lehi’s dream or vision has no special meaning for you, but it does. You are in it; all of us are in it.”
Boyd K. Packer
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.
When the vision finishes and Lehi sits in his tent, looking at Laman and Lemuel, then says with all the tender feelings of a loving parent, "Please", that is SO well done and touches the heart in a special way. A great lesson for parenting children through adulthood.
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.
Did anyone else notice the difference in how those who were "clinging to the rod" and fell away versus those that " continually held fast" and stayed? Those that were clinging only held on with one hand and let go to grip farther, the others used both hands alternating and never let go. I've noticed this difference in the scriptures before and this is how pictures it. Amazing! I've always loved these chapters!
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.
A very touching moment in history. God wants all his children to come home.
Somehow in all my readings I had never imagined the vision's setting to be nighttime quite like this. But I loved it; it makes the tree and its fruit appear all the brighter and more precious. Since the tree is the love of God (manifested in Christ) it drives home the point of how dark and hopeless the rest of the world is.
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I had watched the video and it was very desirable and joyous to my soul. The Spirit of the Lord filled my soul and I prayed that others may also watch this video that their hearts may be touched by the Spirit and that eventually they will desire to seek the truthfulness of The Book of Mormon.
I felt so sad about Lamn and Lemuel. Losing a member of the family because of unbelief is very hard. So I understand Lehi's pain
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 :)
This is a beautiful depiction of Lehi's dream. I am so grateful for the hard work of the cast and crew to bring such an important message to our screens. This message from 1 Nephi 8 is more relevant than it has ever been before.
Watched this this morning and got chills. When Levi saw the tree the first time I was like oh my gosh so beautiful. So excited for this to continue ❤️👏
Such a wonderful depiction of Lehis Vision. I have read the account so many times in The Book of Mormon and to see it in this form was truly a special experience.
Read in the bible 1 time
Indeed! I'm such a visual person, I'm glad this production was made
I was just out in a field with my dogs eating some kind of minature pears from a tree.
I don't know what they were, but they were good.
Then I came in and watched this video for the first time.
Total coincidence but beautiful video.👍
I just got done teaching my 10 year old and my 6 year old about this vision. Now I will show them this clip that capture Lehi's vision so eloquently. It is truly a struggle living in babylon being tempted countinuelessly with all of her immorality to keep the faith and hold on to the iron rod. This day in age is the greatest but also the most difficult spiritually. The mist of darkness is everywhere.
Thus far I am most touched by this video in this series of the Book of Mormon, this spoke to me most strongly as I read before I served a mission. I felt that I must know of a surety of the truthfulness of the book before I went to teach it, I look back on those spiritual experiences with much fondness and I see how my testimony has flourished with my continued study. May the Spirit of the truthfulness of what the prophet Joseph Smith brought to light find us all and the Spirit of this marvelous latter day work renew us and comfort us as we find true Joy, Happiness as we serve our beloved Savior and journey through this at times dreary world.
It made me cry because of the many parents that feel the same about their children. Well made, I felt the spirit ❤🙏.
or my siblings, I'm the only one a member on this side of the veil...
One of the most important visions or dreams ever given! It speaks of our day, not just Lehi's time. There are multiple levels and meanings to this dream and one of them is that we are at the time when the Great and Spacious Building is all over the earth and will soon fall. The time is short, as President Nelson has reminded us. Pay attention to this dream and repent and come unto Jesus Christ by taking on the covenants of baptism and then the Temple. This dream was given for You.
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.
Magnificent! Spiritually shocking opening! Terrific! Finally, I can see it and imagine, many times have read it but never could imagine in such a brilliant way
I noticed those who clung to the rod didn't kneel when they came to the tree. However this last group knelt down, showing their humility and faith.
What wonderful symbolizm for those who are truly striving and willing to stay with God and let Him Prevail.
I also noticed that Lemuel frequently looked to Laman to make a decision as to where to go or what to do. I think this shows that siblings and those who we are close to in our lives can be a great influence, whether good or ill. I also know that had he chosen, Lemuel could have chosen to be strong like Sam. Perhaps being closer in age to Laman had a greater influence than he felt towards Sam or Nephi had.
Oh, my goodness. Visually beautiful bringing the words of the scriptures to our eyes!!
It's perfectly portrayed. I felt the Spirit. 😭💛
R. Julyen Me too!
I thank our Father in Heaven for these awesome Book of Mormon videos! Never have I seen Lehi's dream depicted in such a realistic way. I feel I understand the dream even better now.
Very well done. Great reminder for what is actually occurring in each of our lives as we decide which path we will walk on our journey here below.
Woke up to another book of Mormon series, feeling the spirit with me, going to get through my day and feeling great now. 😊
I LOVE THIS! And these videos!! Can’t wait for Friday every week!! The BOOK OF MORMON is the word of God! So is The Bible!! And you can come to know that they are both true through The Holy Spirit if you will just ask!! You’re Father in Heaven loves you and is cheering you on. Speak with Him.
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
"How pitiful!" Probably the nicest insult to ever come out of the great and spacious building. haha! But for real, this vision remains as poignant and meaningful today as the first time I read it. The pressure to compromise your morals is real... I've been feeling it more and more with every passing year. Simplicity, gratitude, family, kindness, humility - those bring you closer to the love of God. Thinking the grass is greener on the other side won't get you what you seek. You may lose the things that matter most.
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!
Best video yet. The production value for this one was really high. Keep them coming.
I am posting each episode to my Facebook page as they are released, hoping to engage my friends in the story... what a fantastic Missionary tool!
Another wonderful video that helps portray the Lords love for us and concern for us. The spirit is definitely in these videos and it's such a wonderful feeling watching these videos over and over just makes you feel the spirit stronger and helps you I understand what the Lord wants for you.
I was looking forward to this one so thank you! I can't imagine Lehi's sadness for what is to come of his oldest sons and boy could you feel it. Wonderful portrayal! Spirit felt: ✅
Was absolutely beautiful inspired. Tears filled my eyes as I felt the holy Spirit.
Laman actor 10/10.
My favorite part of 1 Nephi! I always think that all of us, all the people, are depicted in this dream of Lehi. You just have to make a choice which group you want to belong into. But the best is to stay near the Tree of Life and partake of the fruit. ☺
A very powerful depiction of Lehi´s dream. It is truly eye-opening. We all could be either Nephi and Sam or Laman and Lemuel. Ultimately, it is our choice. I hope we all choose to follow the Spirit even if we feel like walking like Laman and Lemuel. His atonement makes possible a change of heart. So grateful for such gift.
Wow this is amazing to see as a movie! Thank you for making every Friday a special day :)
This is as equally joyful as it is saddening. I'm sure Lehi represents the Lord well as he watches sorrowfully as many choose to follow the dark paths in life.
I love these videos. I can't wait for Friday every week because I get so excited. These clips have enhanced my studies. As a matter of fact, it has motivated me to read more, and be immersed inside the scripture. ❤
This was a great representation, in my opinion, of Lehi's vision of the Tree of Life! My heart hurt when I saw people, after partaking of the fruit, falling away! A great symbol for today! "I never said it would be easy. I only said it would be worth it!"
As relevant today as it was back then. The fruit is eternal life filled with love and light. The highest goal to reach for. Thank you, Lehi for sharing this vision and message with us.
Amazing video I look forward to these every friday! I wish they were longer and I wish a new one came out everyday, but I'll be happy and thankful for every friday! Thumbs up!!
The Tree of Life vision has always been one of my favorite passages of scripture. It is so vivid and paints a perfect allegory for life and the gospel.
Press forward saints!♥️
I'm so grateful and happy to have this video and can Make me understand more about our beloved Jesus Christ
When that couple dropped the fruit after partaking is when I felt very sad. And again the second time Laman and Lemuel would not come and partake. Anyone else?
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.
Loved the video. It puts everything in perspective and the whole world needs to see it!
Every episode is worth waiting for. Thank you.
Just... WOW!
Made me start crying... Absolutely loved it!
What a great and artistic way to make Lehi's Dream come to life!
I love this videos and look forward to seeing them each week
I can't wait for Nephi's vision of this.
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.
Was so excited to see this one! One of my favorite BOM stories!
Lehi's vision--and Nephi's subsequent experience when an angel helped him understand the symbolism--are favorites of mine. When I heard the missionary discussions more than 40 years ago, I knew the church was true when the elder who was teaching me began to explain the Holy Ghost and his purpose. As I read the Book of Mormon for the first time, I was struck by the plain and simple truths revealed symbolically in these two visions and I am still grateful today for the perspective added by these two men of God. I am grateful for the brother who was courageous enough to invite me to his home and take the discussions. This act literally changed my life and I have never had any doubts since that time.
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
How beautiful this is done how full of the spirit it is. How much I felt Lehi's pain & fear that he might lose his sons Laman & Lemuel. how deeply the message of Lehi's dream penetrates into your soul. Please Keep the commandments of the Lord. harken unto my words that the Lord will be merciful unto you & not cast you off, is His plea. If ever a People a Person needed to read the Book of Mormon it is us it is I. We love you, Ezra Taft Benson.
So love this thanks again for taking on this project. Well done
I felt their sadness of the family.. also of Laman and Lemuel..😔
These videos have reminded me how human Laman and Lemuel were. I forget that they noat likely struggled with how they felt versus the choices of their parents and siblings. How hard it must of been for all involved.
I absolutely love these videos! There are nuances I've never thought of while reading. The love that shines through all of their interactions is such a great lesson of what the gospel is truly there for.
This is one of my absolute favorite scripture stories. And it was done so well!😆
bruh i wana try that frut tho it looks so goood imajian eating it man it must be so good
What a great interpretation of this story from the Book of Mormon!
Beautiful video ! I felt the witness of the Holy Ghost that this is true! I have a testimony of the truthfulness of this, the Book of Mormon. I will not walk away from the truths I know. It serves as a foundation for my life, happiness and all that I believe in. Naysayers can cry out, but that won't move my mountain. Yes, sometimes I still complain/murmur like Laman and Lemuel, but my beliefs and foundation of testimony in my heart make me want to do and be better each day. Thanks for the wonderful videos! I was able to be in some later videos and it was a wonderful experience! Life changing and very spiritual, even doing the same scenes over and over!
as a deacon, i can struggle a bit with the book of mormon, when i read it in class, it can still be hard to understand but these help me so much more so thank you for helping me!
This completely opened my eyes and changed my thoughts towards the vision of the tree of life!!
I had a friend who was called on a mission to New Jersey. He and his companion were delivering a free Bible, and the husband invited them in, when they asked to share a five minute discussion about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. The wife came down the stairs, and said, "No, no, boys we just wanted a Bible. We’re happy with our religion we don’t need to talk." After many minutes, the couple agreed to visit, but the five minutes turned into one hour, as they argued every scripture. Finally, my friend showed a picture of God the Father and Jesus Christ, appearing in a pillar of light, to 14 year old Joseph Smith, as he prayed in a grove of trees.
At that point, the mother said, "Now, hold it right there." And she turned to her husband and said, "You remember the dream I had while in a hotel in Rochester, NY. In the dream, I saw the earth covered with darkness, and I could make out mounds of people, lying on the ground, moaning and crying out. Then, in the distance I saw a grove of trees, and in those trees, I saw a light descend, and in that light I saw two personages." And turning to the missionaries, she said, "I need to be baptized in your church, and my children need to be baptized in your church," and turning to her husband, asked, "And won't you also be baptized in this church?"
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!
This is a dream that will happen in the latter-days. I can see that the Book of Mormon is written for us these days.
I really can see the words come into my minds eye thank you all so very much for this experience
I never made this connection before until I saw this video but consider this: the fall and mortality was brought about by eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. By obtaining the celestial kingdom we eat the fruit of the tree of life! It's definitely not a coincidence that we enter the mortal and immortal world both by eating fruit from a tree!
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.
Since I have no school today, I can watch this immediately!!!!!
I love how easily believable and relatable the videos are being made. What I found interesting about the dream is that no matter how much a father and mother can love their children, each one of us has our own agency, which is honored by our Heavenly Father, and will never be taken away. Laman and Lemuel used their agency to reject the fruit whereas Lehi, Sariah, Nephi, and Sam chose to accept it and hold onto it. Each one of us has to choose for ourselves if we will seek, partake of, and hold onto the most precious fruit. Agency and faith are powerful.
This was excellent. Well done. Beautiful
I was so excited for this episode
Each words that Lehi speak was true. I am so happy for the videos of BOM. Salute to those people behind this you did a great job.
This is so well done I love how they depicted Lehi's vision it look ethereal & beautiful just like a vision. I loved how the director depicted Lehi's, Sariah's, Sam and Nephi's faithfulness & the skepticism of Laman & Lemuel because they didn't understand nor desired to seek to understand. I'm used to seeing Lehi's vision depicted in beautiful paintings which bring it to life but a video has an ability to bring this awesome event to life in a spectacular way.
So important, this is one of my favorites in the whole book
I loved this. My favorite so far.
The cinematography is perfect! It was as if they're really in that place. I love these videos and I'm so excited to receive the next notification of the next uploaded video😄
oh dang I cried a little when the people ate the fruit- you got me, Holy Ghost! You got me ;P
Just know not to feel ashamed !!! (●◡●)
A commandment is a commandment from our dear lord!!Amen.
That great and spacious building, looks like the City Creek Mall.
People dressed in exceedingly fine and they are shouting LET'S GO SHOPPING!
I'm hoping in Nephi's vision we see it too.
Very, very well done! The Church is indeed true! And the restored gospel is our greatest gift from God to us His children, today. The fruits of the Love of God are indeed incomparable in sweetness and in their capacity to bring us joy and peace.
Thank you so much for this beautiful video. Totally felt the spirit while watching this and it was beautifully done.
I can't wait for the next video!
This is so accurate for our day, it’s almost scary.
Many entered the building including those who had partaken. We see that today. Seems the great and spacious building is almost at capacity.
Top bad Satan keeps building more space. He also has to renovate it every so often so people don't catch on how wicked it is.
They keep adding new wings and floors.
Spacious....meaning there's always room for one more.
He knows his time is coming to an end and really pushing for more real estate and buyers. he's lost and he knows it....
But remember there are more coming to Christ every day!
I Believe that the book of mormon is true words of God.
I don't.
Thanks, Erick.
Awesome!
I know it's true too!
Ah! I was so ready for the story to continue! For Nephi to go ask the Lord. I wish I could see the whole book play out and not have to wait each week
The story continues in the Book of Mormon and your mind's eye! Glad you're enjoying the videos too!
I am sharing this with a friend today. I am so grateful to God for making this real in my life. I know the church is true, that Joseph Smith was a prophet of the Lord and that the Book of Mormon is true and that Jesus is the Christ.
So great to enjoy these videos each week. Thank you!
I absolutely love this allegory. No mortal charlatan could have come up with it. It's one of my favorite key stories in the Book of Mormon, and I think of its symbolism often.
Abelhawk If you look into church history, Joseph Smith Sr. had this very same vision!
I soo love this episode! ♥️♥️♥️
I love the series of videos, I can feel the Holy Spirit watching it.
Thank HEAVENLY FATHER, HEAVENLY MOTHER, for the Book of Mormon, the Restoration of the TRUE CHURCH,THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, back on Earth.
A few years ago, after a lifetime of inactivity, I got myself together to go to the temple. I had been the Gospel Doctrine teacher for five years, and learned what it meant to teach by the Spirit. I was full of joy. Then someone started poisoning the wolves I was rehabbing, my middle son died, then I had a house fire, my dad died, then I had a pulmonary embolism, then my oldest son died. I also got hit hard with Multiple Sclerosis which has dumped me in a power chair. No more karate, no more horses and riding, no more wolves , then came congestive heart failure and all the resultant fun. I let go of the rod. Bro Dennis Neuenschwander had walked up to me at conference before all of this happened and shook my hand, which felt like some sort of current shot through my body and said, looking me in the eyes, "You have many blessings coming." Then he walked back to the podium. I had never in my life shaken my fist skyward, and professed that I never would, but all that broke me and I let go of the rod that had brought me to the temple. I still had a testimony of the Savior even though I was mad at God. I figured God could take me being angry. He knows me best. So, I continued to bless my food, occasionally prayed, knew in my heart that the Gospel and Jesus Christ is the only way home. Finally I am coming around, reading my scriptures again, and praying sincerely. I was so thankful to see these videos and all the wonderful comments from my brothers and sisters.
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.
Thanks to, our HEAVENLY FATHER and our HEAVENLY MOTHER, for the Book of Mormon, and the restoration of the TRUE CHURCH, THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS.
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
I love how when Lehi was following Christ through the darkness, for whatever reason he lost sight of Him, distanced until he was alone. Like, in our lives we fall behind and stumble.
Then Lehi prays, and INSTANTLY the Lord shows the tree and the way to it, and Lehi wasn't that far away either.
I think there's truth for everyone; that we all can lose sight of Christ, but using our faculties and trying, we'll find that WE weren't ever that far off nor was He that far away. Just the smallest separations can seem massive with God.
Este libro a cambiado mi vida,no existe otro igual,con las palabras de nuestro señor.
Su fuerte fe en las escrituras,me han atrapado y bendecido por completo.
Missionaries be like, "I can definitely use this in teaching about the vision of the tree of life" 😇
Exactly
@@JaefarSABNW Sorry sweetheart; only positivity is welcome here. I hope you have a wonderful day. :)
I agree. 😊
So sad how some people react negatively but still watch the videos every week.. perhaps they want answers for their own questions or waiting to "find faulty depictions from the actual book. Perhaps, you can ask and pray for yourselves if the book is true. You will feel it by the Holy Ghost. And it will only happen if you are indeed true to your intentions. no need to mention you, Brother.. God Bless you
One point I lacked understanding of besides this was this: There were those who were lost who did not enter the Great and Spacious Building. Consider the state of those in the Terrestrial Kingdom, who, while not valiant in defending the Name of Christ, did not actively oppose the Work of the Lord. Perhaps those who were lost in the Mists of Darkness or drowned in the waters are those who do not go so far as to be crushed by the fall of the Great and Spacious Building.
And were there those who were lost to the mists that returned to the Rod of Iron and to the Tree of Life? I think it is likely some lost in the Mists made their way back to the Rod of Iron and partook of the Fruit again, though we do not hear of it in the account we now have.
I'd agree, I remember if it was the chapter where Nephi received the explanation on the vision that the "waters" we're the depths of hell, those lost there had wandered "to far" sort of thing.
The mists represent the temptations and lies, tricks of the devil and his work; you can always escape and come back from that with repentance. Wasn't entering the building being "overcome by the world"?
Visions are very vague, meant for the Seer(of the vision), interpreted by us with the Spirit's aid. I love your opinion, no idea how to really answer. I'll just say what I remember learning.
Honestly? Lehi probably just didn't see it happen. (shrug)
Who wants to be lost and alone? Who wants to feel unloved? The point of the gospel is that we all can feel loved. We all can be happy no matter what challenges come our way. Sometimes all of us get lost in the midsts of darkness. But the way back to feeling safe and home in heart is so simple that most of the time we won't do what it takes to feel and accept Gods goodness. I am always humbled when I read the scriptures again and talk to Heavenly Father about my life and the things that are sometimes impossibly hard. He will always listen. He does love and care about you. The distance is always you. Are you walking away or walking to him. Everyday I ask myself that.
You are never only hurting your self when you choose wrong. You will always hurt others. Whether you know it or not. "You are either for Him or against Him"
Love +goodness= from God
Hate+sin=from Satan
Breaking the comandments causes the most emotional heartache and pain for you and others.
@@goodahead This is true. But there are those who are not so much fighting the work of the Lord as simply not committing to furthering it. They were good people, but perhaps decided the Gospel "wasn't for them" and decided they wouldn't care whether the Lord's work succeeded or not.
These people cannot be saved in the Celestial Kingdom because that is a Kingdom of Care. It is a Kingdom built on service and love. By not committing to serve the Lord, a person hurts themselves and Christ yet does no eternal harm to another person's soul (though they may bring about temporary great sorrow and pain).