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Lesson 1
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The Keystone of Our Religion
This lesson discusses the importance of the Book of Mormon
as the keystone of our religion. The Lord provided witnesses to support the claim
of the plates. The lesson concludes with a discussion of the reasons for engaging
in a lifetime study of the Book of Mormon.
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Supplement
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The Most Correct of Any Book
This article supplements Lesson 1 and is a summary of
evidences validating the antiquity and authenticity of the Book of Mormon. Evidences
discussed include Biblical prophecy, a survey of the Witnesses to the plates, and
information about a number of internal evidences that support the Semitic origins
of the Book of Mormon.
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Lesson 2
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All Things According to His Will - 1 Nephi 1-7
The incredible story of Lehi and his
family begins. The family leaves Jerusalem and goes into the wilderness. The brothers
return for the Brass Plates. We see the contrast between the faithful Nephi and the
murmuring brothers Laman and Lemuel.
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Lesson 3
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The Vision of the Tree of Life - 1 Nephi 8-11; 12:16-18; 15
This lesson begins with
a brief discussion of dreams and images with Semitic origins. Lehi's great dream
of the Tree of Life and its meaning. Nephi ponders his father's dream and converses
with the spirit of the Lord.
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Lesson 4
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The Things Which I Saw - 1 Nephi 12-14
Nephi desires to see the things which his father
saw. He is given a vision of the future of the American continent, including the
visit of Christ, the coming of men to the America's in the last days, and the restoration
of the gospel. Nephi learns that many of the plain and precious truths of the Bible
have been removed. He sees the great and abominable church and the effect it has
on men.
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Lesson 5
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Hearken to the Truth, and Give Heed unto It - 1 Nephi 16-22
The Nephi-Laman Scale: From the faith of Nephi to the murmuring of Laman. This lesson
includes discussions on the discovery of the Liahona, the broken bow incident, the
building of the ship, and the journey across the sea and how Nephi and his brothers
acted or reacted in each difficult situation. Nephi also teaches from Isaiah.
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Lesson 6
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Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life - 2 Nephi 1-2
Lehi, who is nearing the end
of his days, teaches and counsels his family. He teaches them about the blessings
related to the promised land and the consequences of disobedience. He reminds his
family to arise from a deep sleep and shake off the chains by which they are bound
and to put on the armor of righteousness. Lehi continues his teaching with a great
doctrinal discourse on the purpose of life, the creation of the earth, the fall of
man, and the atonement of Christ. The great principle of agency is taught and Lehi
expounds on the necessity for opposition in all things .
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Lesson 7
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I Know in Whom I Have Trusted - 2 Nephi 3-5
Lehi teaches his son Joseph of another
Joseph, a choice seer who would be raised up in the last days to bring forth revelation
and bring the people to salvation. Lehi concludes his teaching by blessing and speaking
to the children of Laman and Lemuel. He tells them that they will not perish because
of the iniquity of their fathers, but that the Lord will be merciful unto their seed.
We review Nephi's psalm and his thoughts of contending with evil and rejoicing in
the Lord. After Lehi's passing, Laman and Lemuel seek to destroy Nephi. Nephi and
his followers escape and establish a new home and live after the manner of happiness.
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