Hope Through Atonement of Christ

1 Nephi 2:12 - Why murmur?

"And thus Laman and Lemuel, being the eldest, did murmur against their father. And they did murmur because they knew not the dealings of that God who had created them."

Murmuring is derived from an ignorance of "God's dealings" with His children. This is true in that as one better understands the Atonement and the Plan so too does one's desire to follow it increase. The irony of the naiveness displayed by Nephi's brothers in relation to their maker shows how it is ultimately within each person whether he or she will pursue that divine paternal relationship.

Hands of God

3 Nephi 26:9 - Discover Greater Things

"And when they shall have received this, which is expedient that they should have first, to try their faith, and if it shall so be that they shall believe these things then shall the greater things be made manifest unto them."

Mormon gave only a fraction of Christ's teachings to the Gentiles. As one shows their faith, those teachings become clearer. There are, however, many more mysterious of God that can be discovered. The "greater things" are not learned immediately but God knows when we are adequately prepared. It's important to note though, God has already revealed everything one needs to obtain salvation and eternal life.