Have you ever considered what your life would be like without the Bible and the Book of Mormon? What would you know about the purpose of this earth life and what you can expect after death? Just as the Book of Mormon is a sure witness to us that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, the plates of Nephi and the plates of brass were witnesses to the Nephites that the Lord really did lead their ancestors from the land of Jerusalem.As you read Mosiah 1–5, keep in mind that the Lord’s teachings were not given to call a wicked people to repentance. These Nephites were obedient to the commandments and faithful to their covenants, which is why King Benjamin wanted to give them a new name (see Mosiah 1:11). Look for what that new name was and how you can receive the same blessing.
Understanding the Scriptures
Mosiah 1
| Preserved (v. 5) | Saved for a special purpose |
| Mysteries (v. 5) | Truths learned only by faith and revelation |
| Dwindled (v. 5) | Fallen gradually away |
| Waxed (v. 9) | Grew, became |
| Expedient (v. 9) | Appropriate, desirable |
| Proclamation (v. 10) | Announcement, declaration |
| Distinguished (v. 11) | Recognized, known |
| Blotted out (v. 12) | Erased |
| Adulterous (v. 13) | Unfaithful to covenants and promises, immoral |
| Charge (vv. 15–16) | Responsibility |
| Incurred (v. 17) | Earned |
Studying the Scriptures
Do activities A and B as you study Mosiah 1.
Write a Journal Entry
Suppose you were Mosiah II, the son of King Benjamin. Study Mosiah 1:1–8, and then write a journal entry in your notebook that summarizes the counsel your father gave you in those verses. Be sure to include at least two important principles he taught you about the scriptures.
Make Up a Quiz
Review Mosiah 1:11–18 and write at least three quiz questions: one from verses 11–12, one from verses 13–15, and one from verses 16–18. Be sure to include the answers.
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