Because They Hadn't Been Taught Yet

I started reading the Book of Mormon again last September and have been reading in 3rd Nephi as of last week and the week before. It's my favorite part of the scriptures; when Christ dies and then comes to the America's to visit His 'other sheep' that are here.
I remember when I was a teenager and was reading the scriptures for one of the first times, seriously, trying to understand what it really meant. I remembered thinking, as Christ taught most of the same scriptures that I found in the New Testament; 'Why is He repeating himself in the Book of Mormon? Saying the same things He said in the Bible?' Because they hadn't been taught yet...they hadn't heard His message yet.
And so, I put myself in their sandals, listening and hearing His message for the first time...being taught by His mouth..watching Him as he spoke to me and looked into my eyes. No wonder they wept such tears, as did He. No wonder He didn't want to leave them and they clung to Him.
I've been reading for 5 months waiting for this part of scripture, trying not to skip ahead but to read all that led up to His visit to the America's. And it met by expectations. It does every time.
I read at night when it's time for bed. I've been asking Del questions and picking his brain on a few thoughts this time around and he has enlightened me several times at to the meaning of certain scripture. I enjoy his insight and thoughts. I tend to have questions that sometimes are insignificant in the eternal perspective of things, but he is patient with me and tries to answer with the spirit.
I asked him the following questions the other night...
1. What will be the role of the Holy Ghost in the Celestial Kingdom? And will he ever receive a body?
2. Where were the Three Nephites during the Apostasy and with them holding the Priesthood still, why was there a need for a Restoration of the Priesthood?

and a few others...Sometimes Del just sighs, but most often, he shares the learning he has received from years of studying. I guess I should do the same.
I truly love though, that I am learning to Love the scriptures and their teachings. I love my nightly studies and shared insights with Del. It's something I now look forward to at the end of each day.
Makes it complete.