1 Nephi 22:10-12

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10 And I would, my brethren, that ye should know that all the kindreds of the earth cannot be blessed unless he shall make bare his arm in the eyes of the nations.
11 Wherefore, the Lord God will proceed to make bare his arm in the eyes of all the nations, in bringing about his covenants and his gospel unto those who are of the house of Israel.

12 Wherefore, he will bring them again out of captivity, and they shall be gathered together to the lands of their inheritance; and they shall be brought out of obscurity and out of darkness; and they shall know that the Lord is their Savior and their Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.


Quotes for Discussion

It is now 1997, and the future is ahead. There is so much to do. We have a divine mandate to carry the gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. The little stone envisioned by Daniel is rolling forth in majesty and power. We must grasp the torch and run the race. With so great an inheritance, we can do no less than our very best. Those who have gone before expect this of us. We have a mandate from the Lord. We honor best those who have gone before when we serve well in the cause of truth….
Step by faithful step we walk together toward a glorious destiny, building the kingdom of God on earth and preparing the minds and hearts of people everywhere to come unto Christ, the Redeemer and Savior of the world.
President Gordon B. Hinckley, April 1997


Lands of their inheritance—
Israel is not to gather to one land alone but to many. They have a promised inheritance in the Palestine of old, while the descendants of Joseph have claim upon the Americas, both North and South, and we fully expect to learn of other lands promised to various of the transplanted tribes of Israel.
Millet & McConkie, BOM Commentary, Vol 1 p. 173