1 Nephi 16–22

Overview

Not long after Lehi’s family left Jerusalem, the Lord provided them with increased direction through the Liahona. They faced various challenges in the wilderness, and the way Nephi reacted to these challenges gives us an example of how to respond to our own tests of life. While teaching about the scattering and gathering of Israel, Nephi used Isaiah’s prophecies to show that the Lord would not forget the scattered house of Israel. He also taught that regardless of the source of our suffering, Jesus Christ offers strength and healing to those who seek Him.

Prepare to Teach

The following information provides teachers with ideas of what may need to be prepared in advance for each lesson.

1 Nephi 16–18

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students recognize and follow the Lord’s guidance in their lives.

• Student preparation: Invite students to notice ways the Lord provides them with guidance and direction throughout the day.

• Images: One or more images of the Liahona

• Videoconference teaching suggestion: After students have created the chart as instructed in the lesson, consider inviting them to use the chat or whiteboard function to share what they learned about the Liahona. They could then discuss together how these truths relate to understanding and using the gift of the Holy Ghost.

1 Nephi 16–17

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students learn how to liken the scriptures and face challenges with faith.

• Student preparation: Invite students to read 1 Nephi 19:23 and think about what it means to liken the scriptures to ourselves.

• Videos: “The Lord Guides Lehi’s Journey” (16:18; watch from time code 5:33 to 16:18); “The Lord Commands Nephi to Build a Ship” (15:12; watch from time code 0:00 to 12:07)

• Videoconference teaching suggestion: The scenario at the beginning of the lesson may be a good opportunity to follow up on how students’ personal scripture study is going. In place of the scenario, consider posting on the screen a question like “What are some concerns teenagers often have with reading the scriptures?” and allowing students to respond using an anonymous polling or question-and-answer feature.

1 Nephi 17–18

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students feel love and gratitude for the Lord, regardless of the circumstances they are facing.

• Student preparation: Invite students to prepare to share experiences they have had that helped them feel greater love and gratitude for God.

• Videos: “Lehi’s Family Sails to the Promised Land” (12:53; watch from time code 3:13 to 11:31); “That I Might Draw All Men unto Me” (13:42; watch from time code 3:52 to 4:40)

• Videoconference teaching suggestion: For the activity comparing Nephi’s actions and attitude with those of Laman and Lemuel, consider inviting students to choose either “Traveling in the wilderness” or “Building a ship.” Then have them read the scripture passages that correspond with their choice and prepare to share what they learned with the rest of the class.

1 Nephi 19–22

Lesson purpose: This lesson is intended to help students feel the Lord’s love for them and all people and His desire to gather them to Him.

• Student preparation: Consider asking students to come ready to share two or three words they would use to describe how Jesus Christ feels toward them.

• Video: “God Has a Plan for You” (7:06)

Doctrinal Mastery Review 2

Lesson purpose: This lesson is intended to help students memorize the scripture references and key scripture phrases for some of the Book of Mormon doctrinal mastery passages.

Note: A doctrinal mastery passage lesson may need to be taught in place of this review lesson. Refer to the pacing schedule provided by the area or region director or coordinator to ensure that each doctrinal mastery passage lesson will be taught while seminary is in session.

• Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on and be ready to discuss any scripture passages that have helped them in their lives.

• Supplies: Two pieces of paper for each student to create their memory cards with; art supplies such as crayons or markers

• Videoconference teaching suggestion: After students complete their memory cards, place the students in breakout rooms (in pairs or small groups) to practice memorizing some of the doctrinal mastery passages on his or her cards. One student could put one side of their card up to the camera, and the other student or students in the breakout room could practice repeating what is on the other side of the card.