Nephi and Jacob's Personal Experiences

Example #1:

In the end of 2 Nephi 33, Nephi gives a farewell to his people and his life.  He tells them that judge his works to not judge him, but to ask Christ if his words are true.  He is almost a little defensive as he speaks about the words he has been commanded to write.

Example #2:

At the beginning of the book of Jacob, in verses 1 through 4, Jacob describes what might have been a very emotional conversation between him and his brother Nephi.  They are discussing their obligation to write specific things on the small plates.  Nephi is giving specific instruction to his brother.

Example #3:

In Jacob chapter 2, he is compelled to chastise the people.  It is obvious that he is feeling very torn and upset about this obligation as he describes what he wishes he could be preaching.  This 'inner war' ends in his obedience to God's commandments when he says, "I must do according to the strict commands of God, and tell you concerning your wickedness and abominations..."

Reviewing a fellow student's blog post

Emily Lewis' post described her saying her last goodbyes to her family before departing to serve her mission.  Her experience reminds me of Nephi's farewell to his people in 2 Nephi 33.  Although Emily's time away from her loved ones was less permanent, it has the same feelings as Nephi's farewell and last words.

 

Josh Smith's post described a very emotional conversation between him and what seems to have been a serious girlfriend.  This reminds me of Nephi and Jacob's conversation about the fate of their people.  The things that were said in both of these conversations changed the lives of the people involved.

Romney Hansen's post described what seems to be an inner war.  He wrote, "I have to clench my fists in order to control myself... ‘Hold it in.  It’s not worth it.’"  In these words, I can see him fighting against what he wants to do because it is "not worth it."  This is similar to Jacob's feelings about chastising his people in Jacob 2.  Jacob finds himself torn between his will and God's will.