Prophetic Power Of "Likening"

Nephi wrote, “I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning” (1 Nephi 19:23).

In the Book of Mormon, here Nephi places forth to "liken all scriptures unto us" and if we do "profit and learning" is acquired.  This scripture "likening" can be personal as well as interpersonal- a collective interpretation to a broader meaning and teaching purpose.  Nephi used this pattern (likening) in the use of the writings of Isaiah. He uses it to prophetically describe the restoration to come forth from the writings of Isaiah.

This use can be highlighted just recently in a talk by Henry B. Eyring, he said,
"We are all gatherers. This is the work of our generation, what the Apostle Paul called “the dispensation of the fulness of times,” when he said God would “gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him” (Ephesians 1:10). This is made possible through the atoning work of God’s Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Because of Him, our family members, “who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us” (Ephesians 2:13–14).
April General Conference 2017

He uses the writings of Paul for us to view the prophecy and fulfillment of family history work.  He concludes:

"You have felt this, as I have, when you have experienced an increase of love as you looked at the picture of an ancestor. You have felt it in the temple when the name on a card seemed like more than a name, and you couldn’t help but sense that this person was aware of you and felt your love."
Henry B. Eyring, April- General Conference 2017