S2 E11 CFM Jan 6 - Jan 12 Part V

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Today we continue the study of 1 Nephi 3-4, looking closely at the successful attempt to retrieve the plates of brass. We consider how the Spirit was able to guide Nephi, the moral dilemma behind Nephi killing Laban and the power of a promise.
There's also an excellent Ensign article about the discussion of why Nephi killed Laban here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2020/01/the-power-of-deliverance-why-nephi-killed-laban

David A Bednar: The gradual increase of light radiating from the rising sun is like receiving a message from God “line upon line, precept upon precept” (2 Nephi 28:30). Most frequently, revelation comes in small increments over time and is granted according to our desire, worthiness, and preparation. Such communications from Heavenly Father gradually and gently “distil upon [our souls] as the dews from heaven” (D&C 121:45). This pattern of revelation tends to be more common than rare and is evident in the experiences of Nephi as he tried several different approaches before successfully obtaining the plates of brass from Laban (see 1 Nephi 3–4). Ultimately, he was led by the Spirit to Jerusalem, “not knowing beforehand the things which [he] should do” (1 Nephi 4:6). And he did not learn how to build a ship of curious workmanship all at one time; rather, Nephi was shown by the Lord “from time to time after what manner [he] should work the timbers of the ship” (1 Nephi 18:1).