There is something in common with the following scriptures: 1 Nephi 11:1, D & C 76:15-19, 138:1, 11 and JS-H 1:12-14. The prophets feasted on the word, prayed and pondered or meditated. We are taught by Nephi that we need to do all three so we can have the influence of the Holy Ghost. Do we want that? Well, I do because the Holy Ghost can teach us all things that we should do.
President Hinckley told us that he hoped we would all be perfect in our prayers. He said that it is hard to be perfect in many things, but being perfect in our prayers is an attainable goal. Dinner conversation: Are you perfect in anything? Ask your student about my temple recommend experience (see if they remember from 6 AM in the morning).
Nephi told us his words would be a strength to those who would read them. 2 Nephi 33:4-5 shows us why they would be a strength. There are five reasons: (1) Nephi's words persuade people to do good, (2) they teach Lehi's descendants about their ancestors, (3) they speak of Jesus Christ and persuade people to believe in Him, (4) they encourage people to endure to the end, and (5) they speak harshly against sin.
Nephi bids us farewell in verses 13 and 14. And he then signs off his testimony with (verse 15) I MUST OBEY. He started his book with I will go and do and now he tells us he must obey. Dinner topic: What one thing in our life can we do to be like Nephi?
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