“Mosiah 2:19–41: ‘Blessed in All Things,’” Book of Mormon Student Manual (2024)
“Mosiah 2:19–41,” Book of Mormon Student Manual
Mosiah 2:19–41
“Blessed in All Things”
What would you be willing to do to receive never-ending happiness? King Benjamin invited his people to seek this happiness through righteous living and devotion to God. This lesson can help you seek for “the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41).
Count your blessings
Sing or read the words to “Count Your Blessings” (Hymns, no. 241), or watch the following video. Think about the words and how they relate to your life.
Take one to two minutes to make a list in your study journal of blessings God has given you.
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What did you notice or learn from listing your blessings?
After teaching about service, King Benjamin invited the Nephites to think about how they seek and receive Heavenly Father’s blessings. As you study today, ponder how the Lord has already blessed you as you strive to keep His commandments.
Read Mosiah 2:19–25, looking for the answer to any of the following questions:
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In what ways did God bless the Nephites? Consider marking any blessings you have in common with them.
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What does God do when we keep His commandments? How quickly does He do it?
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What do these verses teach you about God?
After helping the Nephites recognize their blessings, King Benjamin announced that his son Mosiah would be their new king. He reminded them of the many ways the people could lose their blessings through contention, transgression, rebellion, and breaking God’s commandments. He also taught the eternal consequences of those actions and gave a promise to those who keep the commandments. (See Mosiah 2:29–40.)
Blessed and happy
Read Mosiah 2:41, looking for a promise King Benjamin gave.
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How could you summarize verse 41 into a principle of truth?
One of the promises made in Mosiah 2:41 is if we keep God’s commandments, God will bless us both temporally and spiritually. However, there is much more we can learn from this verse by studying each phrase separately.
Temporal blessings may include things like physical health, prosperity, or other blessings related to mortal life. Spiritual blessings are things that are eternal. These include our testimony, our relationship with God and our families, forgiveness of sins, guidance through the Holy Ghost, and so forth.
Ponder
When you have finished the learning activities, take a few minutes to “consider on [your] blessed and happy state.” Ponder and write in your study journal about your attitude toward God and obeying His commandments. Include how you can continue to build and exercise your faith to receive His blessings. Reflect on how your life will be impacted by keeping God’s commandments.