Class 3 – 1 Nephi 1-5: Now I Know
Suggested Pre-Class Readings
Before watching the video for this class, please read 1 Nephi 1-5. As you’re reading, choose one of the course “Scripture Study Skills” to practice on these chapters.
Digging Deeper
Watch the Church’s Book of Mormon video for 1 Nephi 1–2 and 1 Nephi 3–5.
For a closer examination at what life was like in Jerusalem in 600 BC, I recommend Glimpses of Lehi’s Jerusalem. This is really helpful in understanding the context of the world Lehi and Nephi lived in.
Here’s a link to the “Pray like a prophet spreadsheet.”
Some have wondered about the location of the Valley of Lemuel. If you’re interested in learning more, check out this video: Have the Valley of Lemuel and the River Laman Been Found?
Have you ever wondered, “If Lehi was a descendant of Joseph, why was he living in Jerusalem?” If so, you can find a possible answer here.
Acknowledgements
Insights from, discussions with, and resources authored by John Bytheway, Grant Hardy, Kirk Magleby, Hank Smith and Ryan Sharp were used in the creation of this video. See further acknowledgements at https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon