Assess Your Learning 2

1 Nephi 16–2 Nephi 25

This lesson is intended to help you evaluate the growth you have experienced during your study of the Book of Mormon.

Reflecting on gospel learning

Get out a mirror or other reflective object and take a moment to look at yourself. Turn the mirror slightly to the right and to the left and take note of things you would not be able to see without a mirror.

• What are the benefits of having a mirror?

• How can looking at ourselves in a mirror be similar to thinking about and assessing our gospel learning?

Similar to being able to see your outward appearance, taking time to look at and think about your gospel learning experiences can help you in many ways. As you reflect on what you have learned from your study in the Book of Mormon, the Holy Ghost can help you recognize your progress and highlight areas for improvement. This lesson will help you reflect on your personal growth and experiences from studying the Book of Mormon.

Reflecting on spiritual progress

Reflect on promptings and feelings from the Holy Ghost you may have received studying the Book of Mormon. There are many ways the Holy Ghost may have communicated with you. For example, certain verses may have caught your attention and you felt a desire to mark them. You may have had feelings of peace or love. You may have read and felt inspired to act in a certain way or found an answer to a question you had.

1. Answer at least three of the following questions. It might be helpful to review your study journal to help you respond to the questions.

   • Which accounts or passages from the Book of Mormon have helped you see how Heavenly Father communicates with His children?

   • What thoughts or feelings have you experienced in seminary or in your personal study this year?

   • What have you done to seek revelation from Heavenly Father?

   • What can you do to seek revelation and be prepared to recognize revelation when it comes?

   • How have you acted on the impressions you have received?

Explain the Fall of Adam and Eve and the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Every person is impacted by the Fall of Adam and Eve. The Book of Mormon teaches about these effects and how the Savior redeems us from the Fall. The following exercise can help you practice explaining the Fall of Adam and Eve and the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Imagine you are a missionary and you and your companion are preparing to teach someone about the Fall. You have decided that one of you should teach about the Fall and its effects on mankind and the other should teach about how the Savior helps us overcome the effects of the Fall.

Select one of the two topics you and your companion plan to teach.

Use the scriptures to help you explain the topic you selected. It might be helpful to review 2 Nephi 2:17–27; 9:6–12; 10:23–25, notes in your study journal, or “Fall of Adam and Eve” in Gospel Topics (topics.ChurchofJesusChrist.org) to help you prepare to share.

After you are finished, consider sharing your explanation with another person. For example, a family member, friend, or Church leader.

2. Record your explanation of the topic you chose.

My feelings about Jesus Christ

The Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ. Reflect on what you have learned or studied about the Savior. Review chapters you have studied, such as 1 Nephi 19, 2 Nephi 9, and 2 Nephi 25. You could also look for passages you have marked. It might be helpful to review what you have written in your study journal, especially entries containing your feelings about Him.

3. Complete the following. Include what you did or a brief explanation of it.

   Select one of the following ways or create your own way to express your feelings about Jesus Christ.

   • Write a poem or a letter to the Savior expressing your feelings toward Him. Consider using words or phrases from the scriptures or referencing scripture passages.

   • Compile a list of words that describe your feelings about the Savior. Include some descriptions from the scriptures. Create a word cloud, or write the words on individual pieces of paper and consider hanging them in your room or in another place where you will see them often.

   • Draw something that helps you express your feelings about the Savior.