Behold...

I learned what BEHOLD means and it’s a good thing to know since it is said 3,200 times in the scriptures. It means pay attention to what is about to be said or observe with care… but a deeper meaning is... It comes from the Hebrew word Beholden which means one is obligated to. So basically when behold is used before something in the scriptures it is saying now that you know this you are obligated to do it. That obligation will carry over into the judgment. So every time you are reading the scriptures and you come across the word BEHOLD stop yourself and ask if you are ready to live the following words of God. Kind of interesting no? It was also brought to my attention that the Book of Mormon covers two levels of spiritual power…. In the beginning the BOM will provide a strong testimony for you and the 2nd level will provide you with the doctrine of your covenants. So… the BOM will help you testimony reach a level where you desire to make covenants with the Lord. Then when you make those covenants the BOM is still be there to train you with the doctrine of those covenants. I love it! I bet ya all already knew that, but it’s just some great incite that I’ve discovered and couldn’t help sharing. As far as my reading goes… I finished 2nd Nephi but kind of in a blur so I’m counting on you guys to help me translate it and make it make sense. Ps thanks to everyone who is posting. I wish we had a way that we could read at the same pace and discuss individual chapters but I don’t know how that could happen. I also added Grandma King to this so Welcome Grandma if you are reading this!