At 1:15:21, Michael says that Christ said a powerful nation will be established in “America” in the last days. Of course, the text of 3 Nephi 21:4 reads, “…established in this land, and be set up as a free people by the power of the Father….” Contrary to the influences I experienced at BYU over 50 years ago, the meaning of ‘this land’ was clear to me - that it referred to the place where freedom of religion was a fundamental right, which freedom was essential so that The Restoration could begin. This land is choice specifically for that reason. Even so, history has recorded how awfully difficult it was for the early saints in this dispensation. Perhaps that difficulty is only a glimpse of what the saints will face as this time of the Gentiles comes to a close. I appreciate Michael’s analysis, in this section of the video, especially.
Thank you, Michael for another wonderful, uplifting podcast! I always learn so many new things and inspired to seek out others. 👍
This is so good I agree with both of you ll
This was awesome, Thanks MB Rush for the tip on the ‘First Book of Adam and Eve’…WOW
Thanks for commenting John. I'm working on getting these books added into Scripture Notes.
Wonderful discussion! Thanks for putting this together!
At 1:15:21, Michael says that Christ said a powerful nation will be established in “America” in the last days. Of course, the text of 3 Nephi 21:4 reads, “…established in this land, and be set up as a free people by the power of the Father….”
Contrary to the influences I experienced at BYU over 50 years ago, the meaning of ‘this land’ was clear to me - that it referred to the place where freedom of religion was a fundamental right, which freedom was essential so that The Restoration could begin. This land is choice specifically for that reason. Even so, history has recorded how awfully difficult it was for the early saints in this dispensation. Perhaps that difficulty is only a glimpse of what the saints will face as this time of the Gentiles comes to a close.
I appreciate Michael’s analysis, in this section of the video, especially.