Come Follow Me (January 8-14) 1 Nephi 1-5 GO AND DO

Summary

In this video, Matt Brown, CEO of Living Scriptures, expresses gratitude to subscribers who support their mission of teaching and engaging families through the Book of Mormon. He highlights Nephi’s journey, emphasizing faith, obedience, and God's guidance. The video introduces the Living Scriptures streaming service, designed to enhance scripture study with animated videos, family home evening lessons, and interactive content. Subscribers help create these resources, which aim to strengthen faith and understanding within LDS families, making gospel study fun and impactful. Join today to access early content and enrich your scripture study experience.

Takeaways

• 😀 Living Scriptures helps support and fund educational content, making it possible for families to learn the gospel in fun and engaging ways.
• 😀 Nephi begins the Book of Mormon by sharing his father's visions, emphasizing that prophets are called by God to deliver revelation.
• 😀 The small plates of Nephi, which were not abridged by Mormon, provide valuable insights into Nephi’s personal reflections and testimony.
• 😀 Nephi’s life illustrates that God’s plans for us can involve challenges, but He provides a way to overcome them, as demonstrated in Nephi’s journey to obtain the brass plates.
• 😀 Nephi’s confidence grew as he sought God’s guidance directly, leading to his iconic declaration: 'I will go and do the things which the Lord has commanded.'
• 😀 The Book of Mormon teaches that Jesus Christ is central to God’s plan, and that scriptures preserve faith and covenants.
• 😀 Nephi’s story encourages us to rise to the occasion in difficult circumstances, trusting that God will provide a way to accomplish His will.
• 😀 The script emphasizes the importance of understanding God’s plan for us, both in the short-term and long-term, and trusting that He is aware of us.
• 😀 The Living Scriptures service provides families with tools to enhance their gospel study, including videos and lesson plans tailored to home-centered learning.
• 😀 Nephi’s experiences highlight that God’s tender mercies are present in our lives, especially for those He has chosen to follow His will.
• 😀 The script encourages viewers to actively study the scriptures, engage in family gospel learning, and build firm foundations of faith through resources like Living Scriptures.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of the Living Scriptures platform?

Living Scriptures aims to provide family-friendly, educational content based on the gospel, offering fun and engaging ways to study scripture. It includes videos, family home evening lessons, and tools to support home-centered gospel study.

Who is Nephi, and why is his story significant in the Book of Mormon?

Nephi is a prophet, leader, and warrior in the Book of Mormon. His story is significant because he led his family from Jerusalem to the promised land, recorded the history of his people, and shared profound insights about faith, obedience, and God's guidance.

What were the large and small plates, and how did they impact the Book of Mormon?

The large plates were the primary record of the Nephites' history, including wars, kings, and other significant events, abridged by Mormon. The small plates, which Nephi created, contain his personal writings and prophecies, focusing on spiritual lessons and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

How did Nephi show his faith when he was asked to retrieve the brass plates from Laban?

Nephi demonstrated faith by boldly declaring, 'I will go and do the things which the Lord has commanded, because I know that He doesn't command anything without providing a way to accomplish it.' Despite the danger, Nephi trusted that God would provide a way.

Why did Nephi start the Book of Mormon with his father's visions?

Nephi began with his father's visions to set the stage for the Book of Mormon's central message: that Jesus Christ is at the center of everything good, that God communicates with prophets through revelation, and that He has a plan for individuals and nations.

What challenges did Nephi face in his early life, and how did he overcome them?

Nephi faced numerous challenges, including being part of a family divided by faith, fleeing from Jerusalem, and later retrieving the brass plates from the dangerous Laban. He overcame these challenges through faith, prayer, and a deep trust in God's guidance.

What role does Living Scriptures play in supporting the study of the Book of Mormon?

Living Scriptures provides educational content, including videos and family home evening lessons, to help families study the Book of Mormon more effectively. Subscribers can access these resources a week before they are released on YouTube.

How does the Living Scriptures subscription benefit families in their scripture study?

The subscription provides access to weekly videos, including content for both children and adults. It also offers interactive tools like family home evening lessons, quizzes, and in-depth study guides to support and enhance home-centered gospel study.

What does Nephi teach us about God's ability to provide solutions in difficult situations?

Nephi teaches that God always provides a way to accomplish His commands. Even when facing seemingly impossible tasks, Nephi trusted that God would guide him and give him the strength to overcome challenges, as shown when he successfully retrieved the brass plates.

What is the significance of the 'land of promise' in the Book of Mormon?

The 'land of promise' refers to the physical and spiritual destination for Nephi's people. It symbolizes God's covenant with His children, promising them a place where they can flourish if they follow His commandments. It also represents a land chosen for its spiritual significance and blessings.