Ep 2. Nephi Is Led by the Spirit to Obtain the Plates of Brass

Nephi Is Led by the Spirit to Obtain the Plates of Brass is the second episode of the Book of Mormon Videos season 1. This episode is a continuation of the journey shown in the first episode, which started with Lehi's vision of God and his family leaving Jerusalem. The second episode picks up where the first one left off, with Lehi and his family in their new promised land and trying to settle in.

As the episode begins, Lehi is old and nearing the end of his life, and Nephi receives a commandment from God to obtain the plates of brass from Laban. The plates of brass contain the genealogy of Lehi's fathers and other important records that are necessary for them to keep the Law of Moses and preserve their heritage.

Nephi immediately sets out on this task, but he is faced with a series of obstacles. First, he and his brothers attempt to purchase the plates of brass from Laban, but Laban refuses to sell them. Nephi then receives further instructions from God to make another attempt to obtain the plates.

The episode shows Nephi and his brothers hiding outside of Laban's house, waiting for him to leave so that they can sneak in and steal the plates. However, Nephi's brothers are afraid and question whether or not they should go through with the plan. Nephi remains steadfast in his determination, and ultimately, it is he alone who enters Laban's house. The scene is intense and suspenseful, as Nephi must use his wit and strength to overcome Laban and obtain the plates.

The episode ends on a triumphant note, as Nephi delivers the plates to his father and they celebrate their success. Overall, this episode is a depiction of faith and determination in the face of adversity. The characters are forced to rely on their faith and trust in God in order to accomplish a seemingly impossible task. The tension and drama in the episode make for a captivating viewing experience.