Every time I read the Book of Mormon I learn something (or several somethings) that is applicable in a whole new way. Having recently started reading it again, I experienced one of those learning moments within the first few chapters in the story of Nephi. Nephi's writings are well known to me because I have read them multiple times. But I am always amazed when I can learn something new from something so familiar. I'm grateful for the Spirit of God which testifies of truths in small, quiet, and unexpected moments. Over the past few years I've been taught such sweet lessons from Nephi in this way that he has become one of my favourite scriptural prophets. In this story (and I've summarized), Nephi is trying to do as the Lord commanded and acquire the plates of brass from Laban. The plates of brass are the scriptural record which also contains their genealogy, and Laban is the wicked man who has them in his possession. Twice Nephi, with his three brothers, has tried to ...