January 27–February 2
1 Nephi 16–22
“I Will Prepare the Way before You”
As Lehi’s family journeyed toward the promised land, the Lord made them this promise: “I will prepare the way before you, if it so be that ye shall keep my commandments” (1 Nephi 17:13). Clearly, that promise did not mean that the journey would be easy—family members still disagreed, bows broke, and people struggled and died, and they still had to build a ship from raw materials. However, when the family faced adversity or seemingly impossible tasks, Nephi recognized that the Lord was never far away. He knew that God “doth nourish [the faithful], and strengthen them, and provide means whereby they can accomplish the thing which he has commanded them” (1 Nephi 17:3). If you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people like Nephi and his family, you may find insights in these chapters. But perhaps more important, you will see what good people do when bad things happen.
Here are some of the resources referenced in the podcast. I’m also including a talk my daughter sent me that isn’t in the podcast but it’s good. Enjoy!
Here is the link to the story of Thomas B. Marsh’s life
Here is the link to the talk by President Eyring, The Book of Mormon will Change Your Life
Thank you for taking the time to do these podcast lessons for Come Follow Me. I have recently been called to teach the Sunday School Gospel Doctrine class and have been feeling the feelings of “Holy Cow, I’m in my 30’s teaching or guiding the Come Follow Me lessons to people that are way more knowledgeable about the scripture than I am.” Your podcasts help me find ways to explain the scriptures and the lessons they portray… Along with praying my little heart out. Your enthusiasm for the Book of Mormon is contagious, Thank you for that!