Sunday: 1 Nephi 6 & 7
Monday: 1 Nephi 8
Tuesday: 1 Nephi 9
Wednesday: 1 Nephi 10
Thursday: 1 Nephi 11
Friday: 1 Nephi 12
Saturday: 1 Nephi 13
Weekly Reading Ideas:
- Remember to notice this dream represents your life on earth. As you read list those things Lehi saw.
- Sing Hold to the Rod Hymns # 274
- What war in American history might refer to this?
- How can you hold to the rod?
Thank you for all of your great comments last week.
7 comments:
I like to read when it is cold outside.
Lehi and his dream....I feel sometimes like Lehi(not that I think I am on the same level with him), his desire to get his family to follow the iron rod and to lead them to eternal happyness. Don't you feel like that you are fighting the same battles ? The temptations of the world sure try to pull us away from the straight and narrow path. ---- I know that reading the Book of Mormon helps us to reach our goal (eternal life with our Father in Heaven)
How about that slogan: READ ALL YOU WANT, THERE IS MORE !
It's been great to read, even with little kids. It's those little kids that I think about when reading Lehi's dream. It's scary to think I have to throw them to the ravenous wolves of the world someday and let them grow up. I hope and pray they can hold to the rod.
I really like verse 21 in Chapter 7: "...I did frankly forgive them all that they had done...." Nephi was definitely a better man than I. How tough would it have been to forgive Laman and Lemuel?! Definitely can learn from Nephi - be quick to forgive and don't hold grudges. I'll also add be quick to admit when you're wrong too and say I'm sorry, especially in a marriage! Lindsay occassionally reminds me that I told her once, "You're always right, even when you're wrong." That's one to remember, brethren!
Can Waterloo Word Wannabees post too as we read? I think the thing we noticed above as we read was the word "clinging" those who made it to the tree, clung. That is more than daintily strolling, that is hard work and effort,commitment,valiance, and dedication. That is how we can persevere. We also noticed with a renewed vigor that it states shortly before, "I saw numberless concourses of people, many of whom were pressing forward that they might obtain the path which led by the path by which I stood." How many are searching and pleading for the relief that comes from living the gospel, yet know not where to look? Confused and side-tracked by the things of the world? What can we do? What a blessing to share the scriptures with our families and friends.
1 Nephi 9:6, "But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And thus it is. Amen."
This verse is comforting to me. It helps me to remember that the Lord is in control of this world. He is aware of every single thing that has taken place before this very moment, and He knows exactly what is in store for this day and every day to come. He also knows me personally --strengths and weaknesses, talents and struggles -- and that means He knows what is best for me. He knows how to help me to grow and learn this day. He knows the reason that I am here today, as oppposed to another time, and what I can personally do to move forward His kingdom if I am willing to be an instrument in His hand. He sent me today (just as he sent each of you) to accomplish a special purpose, and He has prepared the way for me (and you) to be successful in this.
Studying the scriptures helps me to draw closer to Him. It provides an opportunity for me to be immersed in the language of the Lord and to fully understand how He speaks to me. Today it is up to me to draw on His power to fulfill His words and His plan. Choosing to accept His plan for this day is one small step that brings me closer on my journey to eternal life with Him.
Well, week two and we have been reading every day. It feels so good to have this be part of our daily routine.
I am glad that there was a reminder that as we read about the vision that we think about our own lives and how it applies. My children understand so much better when they can take a situation from the scriptures and see how their lives are similar.
As we read and listed the things in the visions ( the tree the rod, the water, the building,etc) I had the kids draw pictures of them and then we dicussed what they symbolized and then they drew that beside their pictures. We talked about how we have those things in our lives ( the love of God, the Word of God, temptations and pride) and how we can learn from them.
I always ask the kids what they learned that night or what they liked best. Haylie said that she learned to not let go of the scriptures. I asked her what she meant. She said" you know mom the rod....the rod is the Word of God and I'm not going to let go."
She carries my scriptures with her throughout our house and even sits down with her dolls and teaches them.
How grateful I am to a Loving Heavenly Father who, in His infinate ways, has given us a support system so that we may all grow.
Every time I read Lehi's dream my testimony strengthens with regards to the Book of Mormon and the role and resposibilities of prophets. Lehi's dream was so long ago but, as "Harry" commented, we are living it in our day. All those years ago a prophet of God warned us of the evils of today. I am so thankful that Heavenly Father has continued calling His prophets to lead and guide us. What would we do without our prophet?
Bishop
RE: Scott's comment on marriage: there is an article in the Jan 08 Ensign about that--the wife had an experience with praying and asking Heavenly Father to help her husband apologize and the prompting she got was, "Would you rather be right? or married?"
RE:Lehi's dream. What do you think it means that those who arrived "fell down" and partook of the fruit? Why is that important?
Post a Comment