Book of Mormon Videos

Lesson 11: 1 Nephi 7

Prayerfully consider how the Book of Mormon Videos might help your students identify, understand, feel the truth and importance of, and apply the doctrine and principles taught in the Book of Mormon.

“Lehi’s Sons Invite Ishmael’s Family to Join Them” (4:40)

Using This Video

Follow the lesson manual through the part that says:

“Invite a student to read 1 Nephi 7:3–5 aloud. Ask the class to follow along and look for how the Lord helped Nephi and his brothers obey the commandment to marry and raise up children unto Him.”

Then show this video before asking the following question from the lesson manual:

“How did the Lord help Nephi and his brothers obey the commandment to marry and raise children?”

Invite students to mark phrases from the verses that answer the question. Then continue with the written lesson.

“The Lord Delivers Nephi from His Rebellious Brothers” (6:55)

Using This Video

Consider using this video when you arrive at the part of the lesson that says,

“As students continue to study 1 Nephi 7 today, invite them to look for ways they can receive the Lord’s help in that aspect of their life.”

Consider writing on the board the following scripture reference and questions from the lesson manual before showing this video. Invite students to watch the video looking for answers to the questions.

“1 Nephi 7:6–18

“How did Laman and Lemuel respond to Nephi’s warning?

“How would you feel if you had been in Nephi’s situation? What would you do?

“How did Nephi exercise faith in the Lord?”

After showing the video, encourage students to mark phrases from the verses that help answer the questions. Invite students to share what they marked. Then proceed with the rest of the lesson as outlined in the manual.