Very early in Nephi's record, he records the Lord telling him, "And inasmuch as thou shalt keep my commandments, thou shalt be made a ruler and a teacher over thy brethren" (1 Nephi 2:22). Tension from this promise grows throughout Nephi and his brothers' relationships. How is it possible the younger brother Nephi has any sustained power … Continue reading The Source of Nephi’s Leadership Force?