Eric Poulin

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1 Nephi 5:9

“And it came to pass that they did rejoice exceedingly, and did offer sacrifice and burnt offerings unto the Lord; and they gave thanks unto the God of Israel.”

Keep in mind now… Lehi’s family had just fled from Jerusalem a short while ago and perhaps still had concerns about whether or not they were pursued by the Jews. Lehi’s once rich abundance is gone and all they have is what they brought with them. To take one of their precious animals and offer it as a burnt offering was truly a sacrifice for them. Read the rest of this entry »