2 Nephi Chapter 1

1:1 - Lehi related to his sons the great things the Lord had done for their fathers.
When we are studying the Book of Mormon (and all scriptures) we are invited to meditate upon the same things (Moroni 10:3).
By remembering the great things the Lord has done for our fathers, it helps us to remember the Lord, give credit where credit is due, and be more humble by being more grateful to the Lord for all that He does.
Let us, then, be grateful.



1:6-9 - "...none shall be brought into the land save by the Lord..."
We are blessed to live in this land, and have great responsibility as well.
If we are not righteous, we will be brought into captivity - whether it is slave to Satan and his whims, or slave to the captivity of debt, addiction, etc.



1:21-23 - "...arise from the dust, and be men..."
How can we be men?
By putting on the armor of righteousness, shaking off the binding chains, and letting our light shine - or rather - the Lord's light shine through us.
When we do this, we are instruments in the hands of the Lord.


1:31 - "...because thou hast been faithful thy seed shall be blessed with his seed..."
It's true that we need to be faithful to the Lord.  We also need to be faithful to each other.
In order to become more Christlike, we must help those around us and be instruments in the hands of God.