Book of Mormon Stories

And it came to pass that they did worship the Lord, and did go forth with me; and we did work timbers of curious workmanship. And the Lord did show me from time to time after what manner I should work the timbers of the ship. Chapter 7-9 (1 Nephi 18:1)
Scripture Stories is a podcast, designed to inspire children to come to know and love stories from the scriptures. Each episode features children sharing their insights from and favorite experiences with the scriptures, along with music and readings of great stories from the scriptures.
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May 20, 2024

Lehi Leaves Jerusalem

Ch. 1-3 Welcome to Scripture Stories! In this episode we’ll read from Book of Mormon Stories, chapters 1–3 (How We Got the Book of Mormon, Lehi Warns the People, and Lehi Leaves Jerusalem). Turn to chapter 1, page 2, and read along with us. We’ll also talk about Joseph Smith, following the prophet, prayer, and answers to our prayers.
Joseph prying a rock up with a stick on top of the Hill Cumorah. Joseph Smith--History 1:50-52
May 20, 2024

The Brass Plates

Ch. 4-5 In this episode we are going to learn more about Lehi and Nephi. Turn to chapter 4, page 8, and read along with us. We’ll also talk about an angel appearing to Laman and Lemuel, trust in our Heavenly Father, and the Liahona.
A painting by Jerry Thompson illustrating an angel standing and instructing Laman and Lemuel, who are holding staffs, while their two younger brothers are sitting below them.
May 20, 2024

Lehi's Dream

Ch. 6 In this episode we’ll review our previous studies and learn more about Lehi’s dream. Turn to chapter 6, page 18, and read along with us. We’ll also talk about what Heavenly Father wants for His children, the fruit of the Tree of Life, choosing the right, symbols, overcoming temptation, and the love of God.
Lehi ate the fruit, and it filled him with joy. He wanted his family to taste the fruit because he knew it would make them happy too. Chapter 6-5 (1 Nephi 8:11-12)
May 20, 2024

Building the Ship

Ch. 7 Sometimes we have challenges in our lives that seem difficult or even impossible to solve, but if we do everything we can and then put our trust in Heavenly Father, He will help us. Turn to chapter 7 (Building the Ship), page 21, and read along with us. We’ll also talk about faith, the blessings of obedience, working together, and Nephi-like courage.
And it came to pass that they did worship the Lord, and did go forth with me; and we did work timbers of curious workmanship. And the Lord did show me from time to time after what manner I should work the timbers of the ship. Chapter 7-9 (1 Nephi 18:1)
May 20, 2024

Crossing the Sea

Ch. 8 The Holy Ghost can help us in our daily lives if we do what is right. Guidance we receive from the Holy Ghost is like the direction Lehi and his family were given through the Liahona. Turn to chapter 8 (Crossing the Sea), page 23, and read along with us. We’ll also talk about recognizing the Holy Ghost, forgiving others, and share testimonies and experiences when the Holy Ghost has helped us.
Because of their wickedness, the Liahona stopped working. They did not know which way to steer the ship. A terrible storm blew the ship backward for three days. Chapter 8-4 (1 Nephi 18:12-13)
May 20, 2024

Jacob and Sherem

Ch. 9-10 In this episode we will learn about the new Promised Land and what a testimony is, how we can make it strong, and how to share it with others. We will also learn about how Satan tried to influence us and how we can withstand evil influences. Turn to chapter 9, page 25, and read along with us. Turn to chapter 10 and read with us as we learn about Jacob and Sherem.
Sherem said unto the people: Gather together on the morrow, for I shall die; wherefore, I desire to speak unto the people before I shall die. Chapter 10-14 (Jacob 7:16)
May 20, 2024

Enos

Ch. 11 In this episode we will learn about Enos and prayer. We use prayer to talk to Heavenly Father. Heavenly Father hears us when we pray and will answer our prayers. Turn to chapter 11 (Enos), page 30, and read along with us. We’ll also talk about how to have more meaningful prayers, how we should talk to Heavenly Father, what we should pray for, and how we receive answers to our prayers.
And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens. Chapter 11-3 (Enos 1:4)
May 20, 2024

King Benjamin, Zeniff

Ch. 12-13 In this episode we will review what happened to Enos, discuss how King Benjamin taught the importance of taking upon us the name of Jesus Christ, and review the record of Zeniff. Turn to chapter 12 (King Benjamin), page 32, and read along with us. We'll also talk about how the teachings and example of King Benjamin and Zeniff apply to us by serving others, listening to the prophet, and praying for strength.
King Benjamin asked the people if they believed his teachings. They all said they did. The Holy Ghost had changed them, and they no longer wanted to sin. Chapter 12-20 (Mosiah 5:1-2)
May 20, 2024

Abinadi, King Noah

Ch. 14 In this episode we will review what happened to King Benjamin and Zeniff, as well as read and discuss the story of the prophet Abinadi and King Noah. Turn to chapter 14 and read along with us as we learn about how the prophet Abinadi was sent to preach about repentance and Jesus Christ to the Nephites. King Noah was the wicked king who did not want to follow the counsel of Abinadi. We will talk about why it is important to follow the prophet and how we can be valiant witnesses of Jesus Christ to our friends and in all that we do.
Abinadi burned at the stake
May 20, 2024

Alma, King Limhi

Ch. 15-16 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 15, Alma Teaches and Baptizes and chapter 16, King Limhi and His People Escape.
Behold the back pass, through the back wall, on the back side of the city. The Lamanites, or the guards of the Lamanites, by night are drunken; therefore let us send a proclamation among all this people that they gather together their flocks and herds, that they may drive them into the wilderness by night. Chapter 16-8 (Mosiah 22:6)
May 20, 2024

Alma and His People Escape

Ch. 17 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 17, Alma and His People Escape. We also review the 4th Article of Faith.
And it came to pass that the people of king Limhi did depart by night into the wilderness with their flocks and their herds, and they went round about the land of Shilom in the wilderness, and bent their course towards the land of Zarahemla, being led by Ammon and his brethren. Chapter 16-10 (Mosiah 22:11)
May 20, 2024

Alma the Younger

Ch. 18 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 18, Alma the Younger Repents.
And so great was the astonishment of the sons of Mosiah and Alma the younger, that they fell to the earth, and understood not the words which he spake unto them. Chapter 18-8 (Mosiah 27:12)
May 20, 2024

Sons of Mosiah, Alma & Nehor

Ch. 19-21 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 19, The Sons of Mosiah Become Missionaries and chapter 20, Alma & Nehor and chapter 21, The Amlicites.
Nehor who slew Gideon, was taken by the people of the church, and was brought before Alma, to be judged according to the crimes which he had committed. He stood before Alma and pleaded for himself with much boldness. Chapter 20-5 (Alma 1:10-11)
May 20, 2024

Alma's Mission to Ammonihah

Ch. 22 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 22, Alma’s Mission to Ammonihah.
Alma had come to the city of Ammonihah he began to preach the word of God unto them. But Satan had gotten great hold upon the hearts of the people of the city of Ammonihah; therefore they would not hearken unto the words of Alma. They reviled him, and spit upon him, and caused that he should be cast out of their city, he departed thence and took his journey towards the city which was called Aaron Chapter 22-2 (Alma 5:1; 8:8-9, 11, 13)
May 20, 2024

Ammon: A Great Servant

Ch. 23 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 23, Ammon: A Great Servant.
But Ammon stood forth and began to cast stones at them with his sling; yea, with mighty power he did sling stones amongst them; and thus he slew a certain number of them insomuch that they began to be astonished at his power; nevertheless they were angry because of the slain of their brethren, and they were determined that he should fall; therefore, seeing that they could not hit him with their stones, they came forth with clubs to slay him. Chapter 23-12 (Alma 17:35-36)
May 20, 2024

Ammon Meets King Lamoni’s Father

Ch. 24-25 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 24, Ammon Meets King Lamoni’s Father, and chapter 25, Aaron Teaches King Lamoni’s Father.
And it came to pass that Ammon and Lamoni proceeded on their journey towards the land of Middoni. And Lamoni found favor in the eyes of the king of the land; therefore the brethren of Ammon were brought forth out of prison. Chapter 24-10 (Alma 20:28)
May 20, 2024

The People of Ammon, Korihor

Ch. 26-27 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 26, The People of Ammon, and chapter 27, Korihor.
Korihor went forth among the people, yea, among a people who had separated themselves from the Nephites and called themselves Zoramites, and as he went forth amongst them, behold, he was run upon and trodden down, even until he was dead. Chapter 27-17 (Alma 30:59)
May 20, 2024

The Zoramites, Alma

Ch. 28-29 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 28, The Zoramites and the Rameumptom, and chapter 29, Alma Teaches about Faith and the Word of God.
Zoramites had a place built up in the center of their synagogue, a place for standing (Rameumptom, interpreted, is the holy stand), which was high above the head; and the top thereof would only admit one person. Chapter 28-4 (Alma 31:13, 21)
May 20, 2024

Alma, Captain Moroni

Ch. 30-31 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 30, Alma Counsels His Sons, and chapter 31, Captain Moroni Defeats Zerahemnah.
Zerahemnah was angery and stirred up the remainder of his soldiers to anger. Moroni was angry, because of the stubbornness of the Lamanites; therefore he commanded his people that they should fall upon them and slay them. And it came to pass that they began to slay them. But because of their naked skins and their bare heads were exposed to the sharp swords of the Nephites and they began to be swept down, even as the soldier of Moroni had prophesied. Chapter 31-21 (Alma 44:16-18)
May 20, 2024

Captain Moroni

Ch. 32-33 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 32, Captain Moroni and the Title of Liberty and chapter 33, King-Men Versus Freemen.
Moroni went forth among the people, waving the rent part of his garment in the air, that all might see the writing which he had written upon the rent part, and crying with a loud voice, saying: Behold, whosoever will maintain this title upon the land, let them come forth in the strength of the Lord, and enter into a covenant that they will maintain their rights, and their religion, that the Lord God may bless them. Chapter 32-7 (Alma 46:19-20)
May 20, 2024

Helaman

Ch. 34-35 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 34, Helaman and the 2,000 Young Warriors and chapter 35, Captain Moroni and Pahoran.
Helaman's 2,060 warriors strong in battle, obeyed all of his orders with exactness Chapter 34-9 (Alma :19-21)
May 20, 2024

Hagoth

In this episode we read and discuss chapter 36, Hagoth and chapter 37, Nephi and Lehi in Prison.
Hagoth building a large ship. Chapter 36-2 (Alma 63:5)
May 20, 2024

Murder of the Chief Judge

Ch. 38 In this episode we read and discuss chapter 38, The Murder of the Chief Judge.
When they saw Seezoram, the chief judge, lying in his blood, they fell to the ground in fear. Now they knew that Nephi was a prophet. Chapter 38-14 (Helaman 9:3-5)
May 20, 2024

Nephi Receives Great Power

Ch. 39 In this episode, Nephi gains the trust of God for being obedient and righteous; and because of those things Nephi receives great power from Lord as he preached the Gospel. Just as Nephi, if we are obedient and righteous we can receive great power from the Lord. We also learn that we should always remember the blessings the Lord has given us and to keep ourselves humble in order to receive more blessings.
Nephi told them: Yea, behold it is now even at your doors; yea, go ye in unto the judgment-seat, and search; and behold, your judge is murdered, and he lieth in his blood; and he hath been murdered by his brother, who seeketh to sit in the judgment-seat. Chapter 38-12 (Helaman 8:27)