This chapter talks about some things we may or may not be familiar with. But they are quite important whether we think them to be or not. Important things are important, and I have an interest in being informed about important things. When we're talking about things of a Godly nature, the way we come to know of these important things is through PROPHETS. We have books like the Book of Mormon, the Bible, and others because of prophets.
Chapter 10 teaches of Christ - that He will come into the world, and that we can rely on Him always, among other things. Verse 5 tells of more of prophets, and how many have prophesied of the coming and Atonement of Jesus Christ for years. The prophecies we learn about in this chapter are not exactly mind blowing (actually they are). They parallel many of those we read in the Bible. We know of them because God loves us and wants us to know of these important things, and makes them known to us through prophets. As we also learn in verse 18, God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. If He called prophets then, surely He would call them now. I know God loves me, and I know He wants me to succeed. I know He calls prophets to guide me, and you, and all His children through life.
If this all sounds to be somewhat of a "mystery" to you, follow the counsel given in verse 19. Diligently seek, and you shall find, and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto you, through the Holy Ghost, which comes by Faith in Christ (see v.17). I PROMISE! There is an order to all these things, and our Heavenly Father is eager to reveal this order to us, that we might follow it back to His presence. He reveals it through prophets and the power of the Holy Ghost. Find out!
Also in regards to verse 17, see the post for 1 Nephi 2, which backs up Nephi's desire to know for himself, which is what I invite everyone to do for themselves.
What on earth is a Prophet?? Regard this fine gentleman expound.
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