1 Nephi 14

(Below is a list of questions and quotes that help me think about each verse as I read it. The numbers represent the verses in the chapter.)

No matter how numerous the wicked become, The Lord is more powerful still. As we live righteously and keep our covenants, the power of God will help us triumph over evil.

1-7. What additional meaning do these verses have for us when we realize that we, who have received the gospel in these last days, are the Gentiles referred to in these verses? What promises are given to those who hearken to the word of the Lord and harden not their hearts? 

"We live in these days of the Lord's 'marvellous work and a wonder'. We have been blessed to bring the gospel to our families and our posterity and to assist in preparing for the Second Coming of the Savior... Our responsibility is not trivial; it is not by chance that we are who we are; the keeping of our covenants in these 

days of destiny will be a badge of honor throughout all the eternities." -- Neil L Andersen, GC, april 2009

11-16. How many Saints are there in comparison to those of the church of the devil? How many would fight against the Saints? Why is the number of people supporting the Church of the Lamb few in number? Why is the great and abominable church able to gather together multitudes? What do these verses teach you about surviving in a wicked world?

"While it may be said... that we are but a handful in comparison with ... the world, yet we may be compared with the leaven of which the Savior spoke, which will eventually leaven [or lift] the whole world." -- Joseph Fielding Smith, GC, Oct 1968

"In the last days, happily, the Church will grow extensively, with its membership being 'scattered upon all the face of the earth.' Nevertheless, its dominions will still be comparatively small because of wickedness, which will close the ears of many to the gospel message." -- Neil A Maxwell, GC, April 1988

"The Church would grow much faster now, numerically and spiritually, if it were not for the wickedness of the world. It would also grow much faster if you and I were better by taking up the Christian cross daily. Part of taking up the cross is denying ourselves the lusts and appetites of the flesh." -Neil A Maxwell, GC, April 1987

"The Lord calls upon us to be beacons of righteousness to guide those who seek the safety and blessings of Zion." -- D Todd Christofferson

13.How are the Saints of God going to survive the battle against evil?

"The power or God and the righteousness of the Saints will be the means by which the Church will be spared." --Ezra Taft Benson, GC, April 1980

14. What kinds of weapons are the Saints armed with? How can the Saints defeat the great and abominable church?

"Every one of us, and our families, can be armed with the power of God as a defence if we will but remain true to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints and let the Spirit be our guide. Trials may come, and we may not understand everything that happens to us or around us. But if we humbly, quietly trust in The Lord, He will give us strength and guidance in every challenge we face. When our only desire is to please Him, we will be blessed with a deep inner peace." -- Bruce D Porter, GC, April 2013

"We are surrounded by challenges on all sides. But with faith in God, we trust the blessings He has promised those who keep His commandments. We have faith in the future, and we are preparing for that future.... We will continue to go forward 'till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done'" --Dallin H Oaks, GC, April 2004

23. What was the book Nephi beheld proceeding out of the mouth of a Jew? What did the angel say about the things that were written in the book?

25. Why was Nephi forbidden to write all the things he saw?

26. Others have seen what Nephi was shown. Where are their writings?

"We have not received, by any means, all of the word of The Lord. I think we have received most of the word of The Lord that is required until the Second Coming. The Lord has given all that people in the world have the spiritual capacity to receive at this time. There is going to be another great dispensation, that is, another great period of enlightenment, when he comes; and at that time he will reveal all things, such as the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon. But he will not reveal the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon now, and let us publish it to the world, because what it contains is so far beyond the spiritual capacity of men that it would drive people away from the truth rather than lead them to the truth. Actually, it is an act of mercy for The Lord to limit, to a particular people, the amount of revelation the receive." --Bruce R McConkie, Ensign, June 1980

29-30. What can you do to make better use of the scriptures we have not and get ready for what is to come?