Chapter 4: The Brass Plates

Ancient and modern prophets and disciples sacrificed much to preserve and provide the scriptures. These scriptures now help us measure correctness and truth, strengthen our faith, and light our path.

Scriptures Legacy

Francisco shares about what it means to have the gospel passed down through the generations of his family.

My Favorite Scripture – Francisco

1 Nephi 1–2 | The Lord directs Lehi to flee Jerusalem with his wife, Sariah, and his four sons—Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi.

The Lord Commands Lehi's Family to Leave Jerusalem | 1 Nephi 1–2

1 Nephi 1:4–6 | Lehi, a prophet in Jerusalem, seeks God's direction, and God answers his humble prayer.

The Lord Calls Lehi as a Prophet | 1 Nephi 1:4–6

1 Nephi 1:7–20 | Lehi warns the wicked people of Jerusalem that they will be destroyed. They seek to take his life, but he escapes.

The Prophet Lehi Warns the People of Jerusalem | 1 Nephi 1:7–20

1 Nephi 2:1–3 | Lehi, Sariah, and their sons—Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi—obey the Lord and journey into the wilderness.

Lehi Counsels with His Family to Leave Jerusalem | 1 Nephi 2:1–3

1 Nephi 2:4–7 | Lehi flees Jerusalem with Sariah and their sons—Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi—and journey south into the wilderness.

Lehi's Family Departs into the Wilderness | 1 Nephi 2:4–7

1 Nephi 2:8–24 | Nephi obtains a confirmation from the Lord that his father has spoken the truth, and he also prays for Laman and Lemuel.

Nephi Prays for Laman and Lemuel | 1 Nephi 2:8–24

1 Nephi 3–5 | Lehi sends his sons to Jerusalem to obtain sacred records. They miraculously succeed despite challenges and internal conflict.

Nephi Is Led by the Spirit to Obtain the Plates of Brass | 1 Nephi 3–5

1 Nephi 3:1–8 | Lehi tells Nephi and his brothers to return to Jerusalem to obtain family genealogies and scriptures from Laban.

Nephi Commits to Obtain the Sacred Records | 1 Nephi 3:1–8

1 Nephi 3:9–13 | Laman asks Laban for the brass plates, including Lehi's genealogy. Instead, Laban refuses and threatens to slay him.

Laman Attempts to Obtain the Sacred Records | 1 Nephi 3:9–13

1 Nephi 3:14–27 | Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi gather their father's riches and unsuccessfully attempt to buy the records from Laban.

Lehi's Sons Offer Riches for the Sacred Records | 1 Nephi 3:14–27

1 Nephi 3:28–31 | Laman and Lemuel rebel against Nephi and Sam and beat them with rods—until an angel appears and stops the beating.

An Angel Appears to Lehi's Sons | 1 Nephi 3:28–31

1 Nephi 4:1–19 | Nephi finds Laban lying drunk in the streets. The Lord directs Nephi to slay Laban.

The Spirit Directs Nephi to Slay Laban | 1 Nephi 4:1–19

1 Nephi 4:20–38 | Nephi and Zoram take the plates of brass from Laban's treasury to where Nephi's brothers await.

Nephi Obtains the Sacred Records | 1 Nephi 4:20–38

1 Nephi 5:1–9 | Laman, Lemuel, Sam, Nephi, and Zoram return to the tent of Lehi and Sariah. They all rejoice and offer sacrifice.

Sariah Rejoices in the Return of Her Sons | 1 Nephi 5:1–9

1 Nephi 5:10–22 | Lehi confirms that the records contain the Jewish scriptures and the genealogical lineage of Lehi's family.

Lehi Testifies of the Importance of Scripture | 1 Nephi 5:10–22

1 Nephi 7 | Ishmael's family joins Lehi's sons. Laman and Lemuel bind Nephi, whose faith saves him. All is forgiven, and the journey continues.

Ishmael's Household Joins Lehi's Family | 1 Nephi 7

1 Nephi 7:1–5 | Lehi sends his sons to invite Ishmael's family to join them so the sons can marry and raise a posterity. Ishmael's family agrees.

Lehi's Sons Invite Ishmael's Family to Join Them | 1 Nephi 7:1–5

1 Nephi 7:6–22 | Laman and Lemuel rebel against Nephi and bind him with cords. Nephi is miraculously saved and the brothers reunite.

The Lord Delivers Nephi from His Rebellious Brothers | 1 Nephi 7:6–22

President Uchtdorf tells a parable of three sisters—sad, mad, and glad—to teach that we are children of God and that the path of discipleship leads to joy.

Three Sisters

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