2 Nephi 20–25

Overview

Many prophets, including Nephi and Isaiah, prophesied about the 1,000 years of peace called the Millennium—the millennial reign of Jesus Christ. After emphasizing the importance of prophetic teachings, Nephi testified that only Jesus Christ has the power to save all people. In 2 Nephi 26, he taught about God’s perspective, explaining that “all are alike unto God” (verse 33).

Prepare to Teach

The following information provides teachers with ideas of what may need to be prepared in advance for each lesson.

2 Nephi 21–24

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students understand and prepare for the Savior’s millennial reign.

Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on what they know about the Millennium and come prepared to ask questions they may have about it.
Content to display: An image of the Salt Lake Temple renovations; The list of scriptures displayed on the board or on papers around the room
Videoconference teaching suggestion: Students could use the chat feature to submit their questions about the Millennium. They could also be divided into groups according to the questions they have and assigned to breakout rooms to search for the answers.

2 Nephi 25

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students understand how they are saved by the grace of Jesus Christ.

Student preparation: Consider inviting students to come to class prepared to talk about a message about Jesus Christ that has impacted them.
Video: “Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet” (5:36)
Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider using a whiteboard or similar function when students are invited to share questions about 2 Nephi 25:23. You may want to take a screenshot of the completed whiteboard and send it to students to refer to as they search for answers.

Assess Your Learning 2

Lesson purpose: This lesson is intended to help students evaluate the growth they have experienced during their study of the Book of Mormon.

Student preparation: Invite students to review some of what they learned in 1 Nephi 16 through 2 Nephi 25 and come prepared to share favorite scriptures or important truths.
Item: A mirror
Videoconference teaching suggestion: When students explain about the Fall of Adam and Eve, consider conducting a role play in which you act as the investigator and two students take the roles of missionaries teaching. As the investigator, ask questions that can allow them to explain more of their topic.

2 Nephi 26

Lesson purpose: This lesson is intended to help students see, love, and treat others as God does.

Student preparation: Invite students to ask their parents or a trusted friend how they try to see others as the Savior does.
Content to display: Various types of glasses (or pictures of them)
Videoconference teaching suggestion: When students study 2 Nephi 26:12–13, 23–33, consider allowing them to work individually for a short time. Then bring them back together and invite them to report on their findings in pairs or small groups. The additional follow-up questions suggested in the lesson could be displayed so students can choose which to respond to.

Doctrinal Mastery: 2 Nephi 26:33

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students memorize the doctrinal mastery reference and key scripture phrase for 2 Nephi 26:33, explain the doctrine, and apply principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge in real-life situations.

Student preparation: Invite students to memorize the scripture reference and key scripture phrase: 2 Nephi 26:33, “All are alike unto God.” One way to do this might be to use the Doctrinal Mastery app.
Handout: “Trust in the Lord”