An Introduction to Lehi's Concern for His Family

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Lehi is deeply concerned about his family's posterity and their well-being, especially focusing on his sons, Laman and Lemuel. The constant emphasis on the word 'seed' in the chapters reflects this concern. Despite the Lord softening the hearts of Ishmael's family to join them, there is a sense of rebellion from Laman, Lemuel, and some of Ishmael's family. This rebellion sets up the central theme of Lehi's intense worry for his family's future, making the dream primarily about Lehi's concern for his family.

How did we forget the Lord? Dr. Gaye Strathearn examines key questions, ideas, and context to encourage understanding of Lehi’s Dream and Nephi’s Vision.

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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Gaye Strathearn
00:54 Dr. Strathearn previews the episode
02:00 Introduction of Dr. Strathearn
02:55 Hearkening to the Lord
04:08 The context for Lehi’s Dream and Nephi’s Vision
07:02 Lehi thinks about posterity
08:42 Hope as catalyst for Lehi’s Vision
11:35 Recording only things of worth
12:35 Nephi’s questions to Laman and Lemuel
15:36 How have we forgotten the Lord?
17:37 Sister Browning and President Kimball on the word “remember”
19:14 The Sacrament
21:35 The faith of Ishmael’s family
24:32 Dream language
27:16 The Lord answers prayers and expects work
28:46 Being humbled
31:15 Faith, forgiveness, and sacrifice
36:27 Lehi’s Dream and the Small Plates
39:44 Dark and light
40:40 Trees and temples
44:38 The fruit
47:50 The path and the Iron Rod
49:14 The Garden of Eden parallels
54:17 Numberless concourses
56:58 Worshiping in the prone position
1:00:11 Not choosing Jesus
1:03:42 End of Part 1–Dr. Gaye Strathearn

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