The Book of Mormon: Another Witness

1 Nephi 1-3:

to be discussed September 24

As you read this passage, please look for doctrines of Christ. Underline, note, or record as you read key doctrines.

 

1. Read 1 Nephi 1:1-15. How was Nephi prepared from an early age to receive revelation? List the things Lehi DID before he received his vision, then list the elements of that vision.

 

 

 

2. Read 1 Nephi 1:15-20.  What did Lehi do because of his revelatory experience? What is Nephi's "mission statement" in 1 Nephi 1:20? Who receives the "tender mercies" of the Lord?

 

 

 

3. Read 1 Nephi 2:1-13. In what way(s) did Lehi show his obedience? How might this have impacted the attitudes of his children?

 

 

 

 

4. Read 1 Nephi 2:14-24. How did Nephi's prayer in  1 Nephi 2:16 change his heart and his life?

 

 

 

 

5.  Look at Map 2 in Bible Maps. Approximately how many miles is it from Jerusalem to Ezion-geber? If Lehi's family traveled an average of 20 miles per day, and went three days' journey past Ezion-geber (see 1 Nephi 2:5-6), how far did they go after leaving Jerusalem before camping in the valley of Lemuel? (See also "Possible Route Taken by Lehi's Family.")

 

 

 

 

6. Read 1 Nephi 3:1-20. In 1 Nephi 3:1, Nephi reports that he "returned from speaking with the Lord...." Is there a difference between speaking "with" the Lord and speaking "to" the Lord? How might this method of prayer have helped Nephi become more obedient (1 Nephi 3:7)? From 1 Nephi 3:19-20, list reasons why the brass plates were important.

 

 

 

 

 

7. Read 1 Nephi 3:21-31. List any examples you can find of tender mercies from the Lord in these verses. What did Laman and Lemuel do after the angel had departed?