Another great observation MM. Think about this though...Moss Man wrote:1 Nephi 11:5Was Nephi skeptical? Yes!!
I think Nephi simply wanted experience what his father did.And I said: Yea, thou knowest that I believe all the words of my father.
Once a "man" receives "the testimony of Jesus," then do his words change? Whose words are they? Are Lehi's words Lehi's? Do we read Nephi's words as Nephi's? What about Joseph? What about Denver?
"And now, my beloved brethren, and also Jew, and all ye ends of the earth, hearken unto these words and believe in Christ; and if ye believe not in these words believe in Christ. And if ye shall believe in Christ ye will believe in these words, for they are the words of Christ, and he hath given them unto me; and they teach all men that they should do good. And if they are not the words of Christ, judge ye—for Christ will show unto you, with power and great glory, that they are his words, at the last day; and you and I shall stand face to face before his bar; and ye shall know that I have been commanded of him to write these things, notwithstanding my weakness."
So for Nephi to say, "Yea, thou knowest that I believe all the words of my father" only shows that Nephi understood that his fathers "words" didn't really belong to Lehi.
"And now, because thou hast done this with such unwearyingness, behold, I will bless thee forever; and I will make thee mighty in word and in deed, in faith and in works; yea, even that all things shall be done unto thee according to thy word, for thou shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will."
When I first heard Denver speak I didn't hear "Denver" speaking. It was a panel discussion, and he was one of four men on the stand answering questions about the constitution. His answers were elevated, different, clear, and full of the spirit. I told BrentL that I kept thinking of Joseph Smith and the "voice" I hear when I read his words. He is acquainted with higher things, and I could discern it in that open forum. The discussions were about civil matters, yet I couldn't help but hear His voice when Denver spoke.
EDIT: words are "of great worth," men are just men, they cannot save. Think about it, Denver's experience does nothing for you. Nephi's, Lehi's, Joseph's Moses etc etc etc. Their words however...