Most of the people living in Jerusalem were wicked. God sent prophets to tell them to repent, but they did not want to change. They hated the prophets. 1 Ne. 1:1–4
Lehi believed the prophets. He prayed that the people would change and repent. 1 Ne. 1:5–6
Lehi had a vision. In his mind he saw God surrounded by many angels. The angels were singing and praising God. 1 Ne. 1:7–8
In his vision, Lehi was given a book that told what would happen in the future. He read that Jerusalem would be destroyed because the people were wicked. 1 Ne. 1:9–13
Lehi told the people that Jerusalem would be destroyed. He told of the coming of Jesus. The people were angry and tried to kill Lehi, but the Lord protected him. 1 Ne. 1:18–20
[illustrations] Illustrated by Jerry Thompson