“The Lord Provides a Night Without Darkness in the Americas,” Christmas Study Plan (2024)
“The Lord Provides a Night Without Darkness in the Americas,” Christmas Study Plan
Monday, December 23
The Lord Provides a Night Without Darkness in the Americas
“Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, … and on the morrow come I into the world” (3 Nephi 1:13).
“The scriptural story of Jesus Christ,” President Russell M. Nelson taught, “is indeed a two-hemisphere story. While Mary and Joseph in the East were making preparations for the holy child’s birth in Bethlehem, Nephi in the West was being taught by the premortal Messiah. To Nephi the Lord said, ‘Be of good cheer; … on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfil all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets’ [3 Nephi 1:13].”
As you reflect on the birth of Christ, consider the convergence of heavenly signs and earthly witnesses testifying that Jesus was born to save.
Scriptures and Questions
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These verses describe what happened in the Americas on the eve of Jesus Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. As you read them, imagine yourself among the believers on that sacred night. What might you have felt or thought or done?
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What does this Book of Mormon event add to your understanding of Jesus Christ and His mission?
“Nephi Prays and Signs of Christ’s Birth Appear”
Nephi Prays and Signs of Christ’s Birth Appear
Record your impressions.
Song
“Star Bright,” Hymns—For Home and Church, no. 1204
Activity for Children
Service Ideas
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Take a walk with a friend.
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Volunteer at your local library.
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Clean up trash in your community.