Such suffering for another is the highest and purest form of motivation we can offer to those we love. You can use this house printable from The Friend to help.“But how does the Atonement motivate, invite, and draw all men unto the Savior? What causes this gravitational pull– this spiritual tug? There is a certain compelling power that flows from righteous suffering– not indiscriminate suffering, not needless suffering, but righteous, voluntary suffering for another. What are some specific things the Nephites did that contributed to their happiness? What are specific things you can do to contribute to your happiness?ĭiscuss what you can do in your home to live in happiness. How did the Lamanites live? How did the Nephites? Which ones really lived after “the manner of happiness”? What can we learn from them about how to live our lives? In 2 Nephi 5, we see the beginning of the separation between the Nephites and the Lamanites. What happens when we turn to the Lord in our weaknesses? What might happen if we turn to other sources instead? How can we support each other during our weak moments? Try my yarn activity for a memorable object lesson. Why do you think Nephi wrote what he did when he did? What can you learn from Nephi here? What do you have in common with Nephi? What makes you want to rejoice in the Lord? What experiences have you had that help you trust the Lord?ĭiscuss how God can turn our weaknesses into something more as you study 2 Nephi 4:14-35. Listen to these verses then take time to compose your own poem about your spirituality. Nephi writes this after his father’s death in the Old Testament poetic form. Pick one and write down or share with your group the effect it has on your life (This would be a great activity to help your family prepare for April’s Conference).Ģ Nephi 4 is also known as Nephi’s Psalm- specifically, verses 16-35. In 2 Nephi 3:6-12, there are 10 things mentioned about Joseph Smtih’s mission. See the Joseph Smith Translation for Genesis 50:24-38. However, it was restored through Joseph Smith in the latter days. Note: The prophecy of Joseph from Joseph of Egypt that Lehi mentions, isn’t in the Bible. You can then assemble the four Josephs using a brad so you can flip back and forth between them to clarify who each is. Assign a Joseph to each person to write what we learn about each one in this chapter. Print out my four Josephs before you start reading this chapter. In 2 Nephi 3, we’re introduced to four different Josephs: Joseph of Egypt, Joseph the son of Lehi, Joseph Smith, and Joseph Smith Senior. If you have little ones that like to color, color this Adam and Eve page while reading this chapter. If you have Primary aged children, try a Second Article of Faith crossword puzzle from The Friend. If you want printables to review the whole Plan of Salvation, go back to my free printables for Revelation 1-11 to print out my Love version. Why does it matter to us right now? Why was the step necessary? Where would we be without it? What do we have because of it? How can we show gratitude for these things? Give each pillar to a different group to study then present to the rest of the group. Write the following scriptures on the back of each of the pillars: Cut out the pillars and assemble the building as you discuss each one. Discuss how the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ are vital pieces of the Plan using my three pillars handout. In 2 Nephi 2 we also remember the three pillars of eternity that hold up the Plan of Salvation. What kind of man (or woman) do you want to be? What does “be men” mean to you? How might the world define “a man” today? How does Lehi describe what “a man” is (Try to find at least five characteristics)? Which definition do you like better? Do they overlap? How do people use “be a man” to go against the laws of God? Cross-reference this scripture with 3 Nephi 27:27. How do they compare? If you need some last words, try these:įamous Last Word Matching Quiz- Literally, the last word. Then introduce these first books of 2 Nephi as being Lehi’s famous last words. You can guess who said them, appreciate their thoughts, or just laugh. Then write what you would want your family to know. As you read Lehi’s last words in 2 Nephi 1-4, record who his audience is and the main points in each scripture study square.
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