What is the significance of going up into the mountain often?

Thomas R. Valletta

“Nephi received blueprints and technical revelation from the Master Shipbuilder. The young prophet made frequent hikes to his private spot on the mountain, poured out his soul in prayer, and was blessed with great views. … ‘The Lord showed unto me great things.’ That passage has at least two meanings: in the temple, the mountain of the Lord, God opens up to all of us the views of great things. Also, when we climb our personal mountains—challenges, trials, difficulties, struggles, hardships, afflictions—he can teach us great things” (Ogden and Skinner, Book of Mormon, 1:81–82).

The Book of Mormon Study Guide: Start to Finish

References