Come, Follow Me
February 1–7. 1 Nephi 16–22: ‘It Is by Me That Ye Are Led’

“February 1–7. 1 Nephi 16–22: ‘It Is by Me That Ye Are Led’” Come, Follow Me: For Sunday School (2015), 12–13

“February 1–7. 1 Nephi 16–22: ‘It Is by Me That Ye Are Led’” For Sunday School, 12–13

1 Nephi 16–22

February 1–7

“It Is by Me That Ye Are Led”

Preparing to Teach in Sunday School

Begin your preparation to teach by reading 1 Nephi 16–22 before studying any supplemental material. Prepare your teaching plan and record your thoughts and impressions. You might also use some of the ideas on the next page or in Come, Follow Me for individuals and families.

Encourage Sharing

  • How can you encourage class members to share insights they had as they studied these scriptures individually and with their family?

  • What experiences have class members had as they acted on what they learned?

Teach the Doctrine

  • As you teach gospel principles from these scriptures, what verses, quotations, experiences, questions, and other materials might you share?

  • How might you use these resources to help class members ponder the gospel principles?

  • How can you encourage class members to record and act upon the impressions they receive?

Encourage Sharing and Learning at Home

  • To inspire class members to read 2 Nephi 1–5 this week, you might ask them what they would say to their families if they had little time left on this earth and point out that these chapters contain Lehi’s final recorded words to his family.

My Teaching Plan

Additional Ideas

1 Nephi 16:14–39; 17:1–20, 50–51; 18:1–8. When I face challenges with faith, God will provide direction and strength.

  • What insights have we gained about overcoming our own trials as we read about Lehi’s family and their trials in the wilderness?

  • To learn about how Nephi trusted in God during difficult times, consider reviewing the following scriptures, individually or in groups: 1 Nephi 16:14–39; 17:1–20, 50–51; 18:1–8. What do we find in these verses? What similar experiences could we share from our own lives?

1 Nephi 16:29. God uses small means to accomplish great things.

  • What insights could we share from our personal study about how God guides us to accomplish His purposes?

  • There are many examples of small things that have an effect more significant than their size would suggest, such as a germ, a bee, or the rudder of a ship. What other examples could we share? The Lord also uses small things to do His mighty work (see 1 Nephi 16:29). What examples from this week’s chapters illustrate this principle? How has God used small means to accomplish great things in our lives?

1 Nephi 20–22. The words of Isaiah can be likened to us.

  • How have we helped our family members to “liken all scriptures” to themselves for their “profit and learning”? (1 Nephi 19:23). What ideas can we share with each other?

  • Many people struggle to understand the writings of Isaiah, but Nephi chose to quote him because he felt that Isaiah’s words were particularly relevant to his people and to us (see 1 Nephi 19:23–24). President Henry B. Eyring said, “Nephi picked the parts of Isaiah that I, without worrying about the imagery, could take directly to my heart as if the Lord were speaking to me” (“The Book of Mormon Will Change Your Life,” Ensign, Feb. 2004, 10). How can we use President Eyring’s counsel to find meaning in 1 Nephi 20–22? What verses from these chapters have strengthened our faith in Jesus Christ?

Optional Resource

Counsel from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“You are not forgotten. … Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love.

“Just think of it: You are known and remembered by the most majestic, powerful, and glorious Being in the universe! You are loved by the King of infinite space and everlasting time!

“He who created and knows the stars knows you and your name. … You are closer to heaven than you suppose. You are destined for more than you can possibly imagine” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Forget Me Not,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 122–23).

Read 1 Nephi 21:15–16 with class members. How could you use this statement from President Uchtdorf or examples from Nephi’s experiences in 1 Nephi 16–18 to help class members who may feel forgotten by the Lord?