“Mosiah 2:19–41: ‘Blessed in All Things,’” Book of Mormon Teacher Manual (2024)
“Mosiah 2:19–41,” Book of Mormon Teacher Manual
Mosiah 2:19–41
“Blessed in All Things”
What would you be willing to do to receive never-ending happiness? King Benjamin invited his people to seek this happiness through righteous living and devotion to God. This lesson can help you seek for “the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41).
Creating an active learning environment. Helping students be active participants in the learning process can help them learn more deeply. Consider using learning stations to divide large amounts of content and allow students to take ownership of their learning. As students select and rotate between stations, watch for those who may need individual assistance. Ensure that class time is used effectively.
Student preparation: Students could be invited to finish the following statement and be prepared to discuss their answer: “True and enduring happiness is found by …”
Possible Learning Activity
Count your blessings
Sing or read the words to “Count Your Blessings” (Hymns, no. 241), or watch the following video. Think about the words and how they relate to your life.
Count Your Blessings
Students could create a list of their blessings in their study journals individually or on the board as a class. Invite them to share what they noticed or learned from listing their blessings.
After teaching about service, King Benjamin invited the Nephites to think about how they seek and receive Heavenly Father’s blessings. As you study today, ponder how the Lord has already blessed you as you strive to keep His commandments.
Consider placing students into groups of three. Assign each member of the group one of the following questions to ponder as they read the following verses with their group. Then ask them to discuss with their group what they found.
Read Mosiah 2:19–25, looking for the answer to any of the following questions:
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In what ways did God bless the Nephites? Consider marking any blessings you have in common with them.
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What does God do when we keep His commandments? How quickly does He do it?
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What do these verses teach you about God?
After helping the Nephites recognize their blessings, King Benjamin announced that his son Mosiah would be their new king. He reminded them of the many ways the people could lose their blessings through contention, transgression, rebellion, and breaking God’s commandments. He also taught the eternal consequences of those actions and gave a promise to those who keep the commandments. (See Mosiah 2:29–40.)
Blessed and happy
Read Mosiah 2:41, looking for a promise King Benjamin gave.
Mosiah 2:41 is a doctrinal mastery passage. Consider marking doctrinal mastery passages in a distinctive way so you can locate them easily. You will have an opportunity in the next lesson to practice applying the doctrine taught in this passage to a question or situation.
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How could you summarize verse 41 into a principle of truth?
One of the promises made in Mosiah 2:41 is if we keep God’s commandments, God will bless us both temporally and spiritually. However, there is much more we can learn from this verse by studying each phrase separately.
Temporal blessings may include things like physical health, prosperity, or other blessings related to mortal life. Spiritual blessings are things that are eternal. These include our testimony, our relationship with God and our families, forgiveness of sins, guidance through the Holy Ghost, and so forth.
The following activities could be divided into learning stations. Students could use the provided handouts to rotate through the activities on their own or in small groups. Consider completing activity A as a class to model what is expected from students.
“The Blessed and Happy State of Those Who Keep the Commandments of God”
Book of Mormon Teacher Manual (2024)—“Mosiah 2:19–41: ‘Blessed in All Things’”
Activity A
“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. … They are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual.”
Look at the list of blessings you created at the beginning of this lesson. Add any additional blessings that may have come to mind. Underline the blessings that are more temporal and circle the blessings that are more spiritual. You may realize that some fit both categories.
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What evidence do you see in your life that this statement from Mosiah 2:41 is true?
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Read Doctrine and Covenants 130:20–21. What do you learn about the relationship between keeping the commandments and receiving God’s blessings? You may want to cross-reference or link these verses to Mosiah 2:41.
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Why do you think Heavenly Father blesses us with both temporal and spiritual blessings? What does this teach about Him?
Activity B
“If they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness.”
Write this statement in the center of a blank page in your study journal, leaving room around it to make notes. Circle words or phrases in the statement that are significant to you. Attach a word bubble to each circled word or phrase, and write a definition, related scripture passages, or any other insights you may have.
For example, if you circled the phrase “received into heaven,” the connected word bubble might include something like “Being received suggests someone is there waiting or expecting me. Jesus taught that He was going to prepare a place for us in heaven and then receive us there (see John 14:2–3). My loving heavenly parents and Jesus Christ are there and will receive me if I remain faithful.”
Complete a word bubble for each word or phrase you circled. Pay attention to questions or impressions that come to your mind.
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What insights did you have while doing this activity?
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How can these insights help you in your life right now?
Activity C
“Remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.”
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What are some things that are easy to remember? What things are more difficult to remember?
Remember what you have learned about God in your study of Mosiah 2. Read Mosiah 2:22, looking for eternal truths about God.
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What do you know about God that can help you trust in His promises and keep His commandments?
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What can you do to remember this about Him?
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Conclude class by inviting students to discuss what they felt and learned as they studied. Encourage them to seek the Lord’s blessings through faithful obedience and repentance.