1 Nephi Flashcards
What is the promise located in 1 Nephi 2:20-21? This promise is located 34 times throughout the Book of Mormon.
“And inasmuch as he shall keep my commandments, ye shall prosper in the land.”
[BoM Study Guide p. 15]
How can we liken Laman and Lemuel’s murmuring to issues in our day? How does Satan use murmuring to lead people down a path of disobedience?
One way to liken Laman and Lemuel’s murmuring to our day would be if we find ourselves or someone else murmuring (or complaining) about a commandment or church standard. Elder H. Ross Workman of the Seventy said, “murmuring consists of three steps, each leading to the next in the descending path to disobedience. First, when people murmur, they use their own judgement and begin to question the teachings of the living prophets. They question first in their own minds and then plant questions in the minds of others. Second, those who murmur begin to rationalize and excuse themselves from doing what they have been instructed to do… Thus, they make an excuse for disobedience. The third step inevitably follows: slothfulness in following the commandments of the Master. [Book of Mormon Study Guide p. 15]
In Lehi’s time, many prophets were telling the people of Jerusalem to repent or the city would be destroyed. Lehi was concerned for the people, therefore what did he do?
He prayed for them with all of his heart. He was then shown a vision of what would happen if the people did not repent. He also saw many great and marvelous events that would happen. He praised God for the goodness and mercy that he shows to those who repent.
[1 Nephi 1:4-15]
T or F
In Lehi’s time, many prophets were telling the people of Jerusalem to repent or be destroyed. Lehi was concerned about the people therefore he prayed for them with all of his heart. As Lehi prayed, a pillar of fire appeared on a rock in front of him.
True- Lehi then saw and heard many things that made him shake and tremble. Lehi then returned home and laid on his bed. Jesus Christ then appeared to him in a vision and gave Lehi a book that told what would happen if the Jews did not repent. He also read about many great and marvelous events that would happen. Lehi praised God for the goodness and mercy he shows to those who repent.
[1 Nephi 1:4-15]
Describe Lehi’s vision of the tree of life. Where in the Book of Mormon is this vision located?
While in the wilderness, Lehi had a very important dream. In this dream, a man wearing a white robe told Lehi to follow him. Lehi followed the man into a dark and dreary wilderness. After traveling in the darkness for many hours, Lehi prayed to Heavenly Father for help. He then saw a tree with white fruit to “exceed all the whiteness” he had ever seen. Lehi then went to partake of the fruit , and beheld that it was “most desirable above all other fruit.” As he ate, he was filled with “great joy.” Because of this, he wanted his family to partake of the fruit also. He saw his family and called to them. Sariah, Nephi, and Sam came and ate the fruit. He then saw Lam and Lemuel, but they refused to come eat the fruit. Lehi then saw a “rod of iron,” which was next to the “strait and narrow path.” This path led directly to the tree of life. Lehi then saw many people who we’re trying to get on the path that led to the tree. Lehi also beheld that there arose a “great mist of darkness.” Because of this mist, many people who were on the path did wander off and get lost. Other people did catch hold of the iron rid and held tightly and we’re able to make it to the tree and partake of the fruit.
[1 Nephi 8]
How did Sariah react when The Lord commanded Nephi and his brothers to return to Jerusalem to obtain the brass plates? Do you think her testimony was weakened or strengthened through the ordeal?
We are told by Nephi, in 1 Nephi 5:1, that his mother “truly had mourned” for her sons while they were gone. Verse 2 tells us that she had eventually assumed that they had died in the wilderness and that she complained rather bitterly against her husband, accusing him of leading them away from the comforts of home, getting their sons killed in the wilderness, and that they too would die.
[BoM made easier p. 14-15]
According to 1 Nephi 5:4-6, Lehi was able to “comfort” Sariah somewhat, but when their sons actually returned safe, she was indeed comforted! In fact, her testimony that they were working under the direction of the Lord thus became a “surety,” and we never hear another complaint nor lack of support from her again. Such a firm testimony is priceless, and the whole journey back to Jerusalem would have been well worth it, if only to provide noble Sariah with such strength and knowledge.
Why do you think Lehi took none of his gold or silver or precious things with him when he and his family fled into the wilderness? What did he take?
Because he wouldn’t need those things where they were going. He took nothing but his family, provisions, and tents. The Lord probably commanded him in this.
[1 Nephi 3:4]
Who was older, Nephi or Sam?
Sam
[BoM study guide p.12]
Describe Lehi’s first vision that is spoken of in the Book of Mormon. It is found in 1 Nephi chapter 1.
Lehi had been praying to God for his people when a pillar of fire came down upon a rock before him. He saw and heard many things which made him shake and tremble. Overcome by the Spirit, Lehi returned home and lay on his bed. Then Jesus Christ appeared to him in a vision. Jesus gave Lehi a book that told what would happen to the Jews if they did not repent. As Lehi read the book, he was filled with the Spirit of the Lord. He learned that many people would be killed and others would be taken captive when Jerusalem was destroyed. He also read about many great and marvelous events that would happen. Lehi praised the Lord for the goodness and mercy He show to those who repent.
[1 Nephi 1:5-20]
After Lehi has his first vision spoken of in the Book of Mormon (located in 1 Nephi 1) where he see’s the Savior, what does he do?
He went to preach to the people, the Jews. He prophecied of the things which he had seen and heard. He also prophecied about the coming of the Savior. He spoke truthfully about their wickedness and abominations.
[1 Nephi 1:18-19]
Once Lehi had preached to the Jews and they sought to take away his life, what does The Lord command Lehi to do?
Lehi was commanded by The Lord to take his family and flee into the wilderness. They left all of their wealth and earthly possessions behind.
[1 Nephi 2:1-2]
Why did the people of Jerusalem mock and seek to kill Lehi? Why did Lehi rejoice?
Because Lehi was obedient to God and prophesied of the coming destruction of Jerusalem, the people mocked and sought to kill him. Lehi was shown many great and marvelous works of The Lord. Lehi rejoiced in the Lord’s mercy and power of deliverance.
[1 Nephi 1]
Lehi learned from the brass plates that he was a descendant of who?
Lehi was a descendant of Joseph. The same Joseph who was the son of Javob, who was sold into Egypy and who was preserved by the hand of the Lord, that he might preserve his father Jacob, and all his household from perishing with famine.
[1 Nephi 5:14]
Describe Lehi’s vision of the tree of life. Where in the Book of Mormon is this vision located?
While in the wilderness, Lehi had a very important dream. In this dream, a man wearing a white robe told Lehi to follow him. Lehi followed the man into a dark and dreary wilderness. After traveling for many hours, Lehi prayed to Heavenly Father for help. He then saw a tree with white fruit “to exceed all the whiteness” he had ever seen. Lehi went to partake of the fruit , and beheld that it was most “sweet” and he knew it was “most desirable above all other fruit.” As he ate, he was filled with “great joy.” Because of this, he wanted his family to partake of the fruit. He then called to his family, and Sariah, Nephi, and Sam came also and ate the fruit. He then saw Laman and Lemuel, but they refused to eat the fruit. Lehi then saw a “rod of iron” which was next to a “strait and narrow path.” This path led directly to the Tree of Life. Lehi then saw many people who were trying to get on the path that led to the tree. Lehi also beheld that there arose a “great mist of darkness.” Because of this mist, many people who were on the path did wander off and get lost. Other people did catch hold of the iron rod and held tightly and were able to make it to the tree and partake of the fruit. There was also a “great and spacious building” on the other side of the river. There were people in this building who began to mock the people who were eating the fruit. Some of the people who were eating the fruit became ashamed and “fell away into forbidden paths and were lost.” Later, Nephi asked the angel to show him the meaning of the tree, he saw the birth and ministry of the Savior. The fruit represents the gift of eternal life. Lehi saw that, because of his love for us, would be crucified for our sins therefore that we might repent and gain eternal life.
What about the great and spacious building??
[1 Nephi 8]
Even after an angel of The Lord rebukes Laman and Lemuel for smiting (hitting) Nephi and Sam with a rod, Laman and Lemuel still murmur about having to obtain the brass plates from Laban. What did they say?
1 Nephi 3:31- And after the angel had departed, Laman and Lemuel again begin to murmur, saying: How is it possible that The Lord will deliver Laban into our hands? Behold, he is a mighty man, and he can command fifty, yea, even he can slay fifty; then why not us?
When Lehi goes to preach to the Jews about their wickedness, and their coming destruction if they do not repent, what do they do? (Lehi also told them of the Savior who would come to redeem the world)
The Jews were angry with him, and sought to take away his life.
[1 Nephi 1:20]
What happened when Nephi and his brothers made their second attempt to retrieve the brass plates from Laban?
They went back to their house and gathered all of their precious things (gold, silver, etc). They went to Laban’s house and offered it all to him in exchange for the records. When Laban saw it, and saw that it was “exceedingly great” he then “thrust them out” and sent his servants after Nephi and his brothers to try and slay them and obtain their property. Fortunately, they were able to flee to the wilderness and hide in the cavity of a rock (probably a cave).
[1 Nephi 3:22-27]
How did Sariah react when The Lord commanded Nephi and his brothers to return to Jerusalem to obtain the brass plates? Do you think her testimony was strengthened or weakened through the ordeal?
We are told by Nephi, in 1 Nephi 5:1, that his mother “truly had mourned” for her sons while they were gone. Verse 2 tells us that eventually she assumed that they had died in the wilderness and that she complained rather bitterly against her husband, accusing him of leading them away from the comforts of home, getting their sons killed in the wilderness, and that they too, would die. According to 1 Nephi 5:4-6, Lehi was able to comfort Sariah somewhat, but when their sons actually returned safe, she was indeed comforted! In fact, her testimony that they were working under the direction of the Lord thus became a “surety,” and we never hear another complaint nor lack of support from her again. Such a firm testimony is priceless, and the whole journey back to Jerusalem would have been well worth it if only to provide noble Sariah with such strength and knowledge.
[BofM made easier p. 14-15]
After Lehi had the vision where he saw the Savior and the coming destruction of Jerusalem, what did he do? What did he say?
Lehi went and preached among the people of Jerusalem of what he had seen and heard. He also told them of the Savior who would come to redeem the world. He also spoke truthfully about their wickedness and abominations.
[1 Nephi 1:18-19]
How do you think Nephi could have “seen many afflictions” yet also be “highly favored” of The Lord all of his days?
In spite of the many afflictions which Nephi faced in his days, he focused on the great blessings which he had received from the Lord. Nephi tells us in 1 Nephi 1:20 “that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.”
[1 Nephi 1]
What happened the third time that Nephi and his brothers attempt to retrieve the gold plates from Laban?
Nephi goes to Laban’s house and finds him drunk with wine. Nephi is commanded by The Lord to kill him, but Nephi does not want to. The Lord tells Nephi, “Behold The Lord slated the wicked to bring forth his righteous purposes. It is better that one man should perish than that a nation should dwindle and perish in unbelief.” Nephi obeys and kills Laban then puts on his clothes. Nephi fools Zoram (a servant of Laban) into thinking that he is Laban. Nephi gets the brass plates and even gets Zoram to follow him. When Nephi’s brothers see him, they think he is Laban and they flee. Nephi calls out to them, and Zoram realizes that Nephi was not Laban. He then tries to flee but Nephi stops him and is able to convince him to stay with them in the wilderness.
[1 Nephi 4]
When did Lehi and his family live in Jerusalem?
About 600 BC
When did Lehi’s prophecy about Jerusalem being destroyed actually happen? Who captured the city?
About 587 BC, King Nebuchandnezzar of Babylon captured the city of Jerusalem. Many people were killed or taken captive into Babylon.
[BofM made easier part #1, p. 3]
What information and books of scripture were contained in the brass plates that Nephi obtained from Laban?
They contained the first five Books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). Also, they contain a record of the Jews and the prophecies of the holy prophets from the beginning down to the commencement of the rule of Zedekiah, king of Judah (in other words, down to about 600 BC). Basically, the words of the prophets, including those in our Old Testament up to and including much of Jeremiah. Also, the genealogy of Lehi and his fathers (ancestors).
[BofM made easier, part #1, p. 27-28]