Come and Partake of the Fruit – 1 Nephi 6 – 10

As you study this week think about Lehi’s vision and the “fruit” – the Savior’s love and atoning sacrifice – and how it can bless the lives of those you know.

EVERYONE

Activity – Dizzy in the Dark – Find out what Lehi’s dream has to do with a popular blindfold game. A great object lesson to do with your family!

Pictures – 1 Nephi 8 Images – still images from the new Book of Mormon videos

Music – Tree of Life – Sing along to this beautiful song about the Tree of Life.

Video – 1 Nephi 8 – Lehi has a vision filled with symbolism. Central to his vision is the tree of life and the eating of its fruit. Book of Mormon videos.

Video – For a Wise Purpose – (1 Nephi 9) A seminary teacher uses oversized models of the Book of Mormon, the gold plates, and other source plates to help his students understand the structure of the book.

CHILDREN

Activity – Tree of Life Maze

Activity – Hold to the Rod – A game based on the meaning of Lehi’s dream about the iron rod.

Activity – Lehi’s Vision – Match the things that Lehi saw in his vision with what they stand for.

Activity – 1 Nephi 8:30 – wordfind

Activity – Hold to the Rod – Finger play

Activity – Resolve to Be Happy – A short lesson about Lehi’s Dream with an activity to color pictures and glue onto a poster.

Activity/Article – Prophecies of Jesus Christ – This child-friendly message from President Dallin H. Oaks teaches about different prophets that testified of the Savior. Includes a coloring page.

Article – Lehi’s Dream – pictures of each part of the dream and what they symbolize.

Article – Lehi’s Dream – A rebus story

Article – The Wonderful Fruit – A cute rebus poem to remember the story of Lehi’s Dream

Audio – Lehi’s Dream – A teacher and Primary children discuss what Heavenly Father wants for His children, the fruit of the Tree of Life, choosing the right, symbols, overcoming temptation, and the love of God.

Lesson – The Tree of Life – Book of Mormon Primary Manual

Story – The Tree of Life – Illustrated Scripture Stories in the Friend

Video – Lehi’s Dream – Book of Mormon scripture reader

YOUTH

Article – Lehi’s Dream and You – You may think that Lehi’s dream has no special meaning for you, but it does. You are in it. From a devotional address given by Boyd K. Packer.

Article – Jesus Is the Christ: The Testimony of Latter-day Prophets – This New Era article gathers testimonies from modern prophets about Jesus Christ’s life and purpose.

Article – What’s so Great About the Great and Spacious Building? – When the world tells you that its way is better, have the courage to stand up and live the truths of the gospel. New Era.

Video – The Rod of Iron – Jeffrey R. Holland talks about the iron rod. 

Video – The Tree of Life as a Symbol of Jesus Christ – (1 Nephi 8:10–12; 11:8–25) Elder Neal A. Maxwell talks about how the tree of life is a symbol of Jesus Christ and His Atonement

Video – The Spirit Cannot Abide – (1 Nephi 10:19) Elder David A. Bednar testifies that the Spirit only abides in clean things

YOUTH & ADULTS

Article – All the Prophets Prophesied of Christ – This Ensign article details how the prophets in the Book of Mormon and Bible testified of Christ’s mission.

Article – Doubt Not, but Be Believing – What should we do if we have questions about what we once knew to be true?

Article – Stay By the Tree – Lehi’s vision of the tree of life is a powerful parable on enduring to the end.

Article – Seeing God’s Family through the Overview Lens – Let’s stay at the tree, partake of the love of God, and share it. By lifting the people around us, we ascend together.

Article – Lehi’s Dream and You – If you hold to the rod, you can feel your way forward with the gift of the Holy Ghost, conferred upon you at the time you were confirmed a member of the Church. The Holy Ghost will comfort you.

Article – Going Home – A BYU Devotional address by Henry B. Eyring. “You and I can only know it is the truth if we can hear the Holy Spirit confirm and expand it in our own hearts. Of all the methods of searching for the truth, that is the one you and I need most. ” (1 Nephi 10)

Article – Am I a Dipper or a Diver? – What is the difference between those who clung to the iron rod and those who held fast to the iron rod?

Teaching Resources – Come Follow Up: 1 Nephi 6-10 – Artwork, quotes, and video clips to aid teachers in leading the discussion.

ADULTS

Article – “Behold, I Have Dreamed a Dream” – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – “It Filled My Soul with Exceedingly Great Joy”: Lehi’s Vision of Teaching and Learning – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Illuminating a Darkened World – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – The Report of Lehi’s Dream in Its Biblical Context– BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – The Double Nature of God’s Saving Work: The Plan of Salvation and Salvation History – BYU Religious Studies Center

Video – Discussions on the Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi 8-10 – Faculty members from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss these chapters. BYUtv.

Video – Come Follow Up: 1 Nephi 6 – 10 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Jenet Erickson and special guest Jorge Cocco Santángelo on the following topics: Holding Fast to the Word of God Leads Me to the Savior and Helps Me Feel His Love and God Will Reveal Truth to Me by the Power of the Holy Ghost. Prepare for your own great discussions with the resources below.  BYUtv