Here are some resources and ideas for your lesson on 1 Nephi Chapters 11-15.
These resources and activities can help create a meaningful and engaging lesson for your family.
First, let’s start with some visuals to enhance the learning experience:
Images – Family reading the scriptures. – The birth of Jesus, by Carl Bloch. – Copies of the Book of Mormon in various languages. – Nephi’s vision of Mary and baby Jesus.
Scriptures
- 1 Nephi 11-15 – Read the Chapters
- Summary: Nephi’s vision of the tree of life, the birth and ministry of Jesus Christ, the future of the Nephites and the Gentiles, and the importance of the Book of Mormon.
- 1 Nephi 14:14 – Read the Verse
- Verse: “And it came to pass that I beheld many multitudes of the Gentiles upon the land of promise; and I saw the wrath of God, that it was upon the seed of my brethren; and they were scattered before the Gentiles and were smitten.”
General Conference Talks
- “God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul” – Discusses the joy found in understanding and accepting God’s love.
- “With the Power of God in Great Glory” – Talks about harnessing the power of God in our lives.
Song
- “He Sent His Son” – A beautiful song that correlates with the themes in these chapters.
Discussion Questions and Activities
- Discussion Questions:
- What are the key elements of Nephi’s vision in these chapters?
- How does the vision of the tree of life relate to our life today?
- Discuss the role of Jesus Christ as seen in Nephi’s vision.
- How can we relate the scattering and gathering of Israel to our lives?
- What lessons can we learn about God’s love and the power of the Atonement from these chapters?
- Activities:
- Family Tree of Life: Create a family tree, with each member adding leaves with personal goals or spiritual commitments.
- Scripture Journaling: Encourage family members to journal their thoughts or feelings about 1 Nephi 11-15.
- Sing “He Sent His Son”: Reflect on the lyrics and how they relate to Nephi’s vision.
- Vision Artwork: Have family members draw scenes from Nephi’s vision or create a collage using images related to the scriptures.
- Role-Play: Act out parts of Nephi’s vision to better understand the symbolism and teachings.