Chapter 6: Lehi’s Dream

Sharing what matters most is not unusual at all. What good things will you share?

Good Things to Share

Rick shares his testimony of following the path happiness with his children, admonishing them to stay away from paths that lead to sorrow.

My Favorite Scripture – Rick

The Lord prepares a way for all things to be accomplished, but we must trust in His timing.

My Favorite Scripture – Alderete Family

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. 

Lehi Sees a Vision of the Tree of Life | 1 Nephi 8

1 Nephi 8:2–11 | Lehi describes his vision of the tree of life to his family. He rejoices for Nephi and Sam and fears for Laman and Lemuel.

Lehi Discovers the Tree of Life | 1 Nephi 8:2–11

1 Nephi 8:12–18 | Lehi partakes of the fruit of the tree of life. He desires to share it with his family. Sariah, Sam, and Nephi come and partake, but Laman and Lemuel refuse. 

Lehi Invites His Family to Partake of the Fruit of the Tree 1 Nephi–8:12–18

1 Nephi 8:19–28 | Lehi sees a rod of iron and a parallel path in his vision that lead to the tree of life. Concourses of people try to make their way to the tree, and many are lost.

Lehi Sees an Iron Rod and Those Who Fall Away | 1 Nephi 8:19–28

1 Nephi 8:29–30 | Multitudes of people reach the tree of life and partake of the fruit by faithfully holding on to the rod of iron.

The Faithful Partake of the Fruit of the Tree | 1 Nephi 8:29–30

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January 13–19: 1 Nephi 8–10