Book of Mormon study · Chapter 8
Chapter 8: Build the Ship
1 Nephi 17:7-55
Nephi is commanded to build a ship. His questions, his brothers’ objections, and his account of the Lord’s help frame the work that follows.
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What does Nephi ask the Lord after receiving the command to build?
1 Nephi 17:8-11What objections do his brothers raise, and how does Nephi begin his reply?
1 Nephi 17:17-23What does Nephi report when he stretches forth his hand toward his brothers?
1 Nephi 17:53-55
Connect with the chapter
In Go and Do this is Chapter 8, Build the Ship, covering 1 Nephi 17:7-55.
The chapter opens with 1 Nephi 17:8.
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