1 Nephi Chapters 11-15 | Come Follow Me resources

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. 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.
2. 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

1. “God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul” – Discusses the joy found in understanding and accepting God’s love.
2. “With the Power of God in Great Glory” – Talks about harnessing the power of God in our lives.

Song

1. “He Sent His Son” – A beautiful song that correlates with the themes in these chapters.

Discussion Questions and Activities

• Discussion Questions:
  1. What are the key elements of Nephi’s vision in these chapters?
  2. How does the vision of the tree of life relate to our life today?
  3. Discuss the role of Jesus Christ as seen in Nephi’s vision.
  4. How can we relate the scattering and gathering of Israel to our lives?
  5. What lessons can we learn about God’s love and the power of the Atonement from these chapters?
• Activities:
  1. Family Tree of Life: Create a family tree, with each member adding leaves with personal goals or spiritual commitments.
  2. Scripture Journaling: Encourage family members to journal their thoughts or feelings about 1 Nephi 11-15.
  3. Sing “He Sent His Son”: Reflect on the lyrics and how they relate to Nephi’s vision.
  4. Vision Artwork: Have family members draw scenes from Nephi’s vision or create a collage using images related to the scriptures.
  5. Role-Play: Act out parts of Nephi’s vision to better understand the symbolism and teachings.