Come Follow Me Manual
God will reveal truth to me if I diligently seek it.
How do you respond when you encounter a gospel principle that you don’t understand? Note the differences between the way Nephi responded to Lehi’s vision (see 1 Nephi 10:17–19; 11:1) and the way Laman and Lemuel responded (see 1 Nephi 15:1–10). Why did they respond in these ways, and what were the results of their responses?
Consider writing about a time when you wanted to know if a gospel teaching was true. How did the process you followed compare with what Nephi did?
See also 1 Nephi 2:11–19; Doctrine and Covenants 8:1–3.
Scriptures
17 And it came to pass after I, Nephi, having heard all the awords of my father, concerning the things which he saw in a bvision, and also the things which he spake by the power of the Holy Ghost, which power he received by faith on the Son of God—and the Son of God was the cMessiah who should come—I, Nephi, was ddesirous also that I might see, and hear, and know of these things, by the power of the eHoly Ghost, which is the fgift of God unto gall those who diligently seek him, as well in times of hold as in the time that he should manifest himself unto the children of men.
18 For he is the asame yesterday, today, and forever; and the way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world, if it so be that they repent and come unto him.
19 For he that diligently aseeketh shall find; and the bmysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the cHoly Ghost, as well in these times as in times of old, and as well in times of old as in times to come; wherefore, the dcourse of the Lord is one eternal round.
20 Therefore remember, O man, for all thy doings thou shalt be brought into ajudgment.
21 Wherefore, if ye have sought to do awickedly in the days of your bprobation, then ye are found cunclean before the judgment-seat of God; and no unclean thing can dwell with God; wherefore, ye must be cast off forever.
22 And the Holy Ghost giveth aauthority that I should speak these things, and deny them not.
For Further Study I have copied parts of the Student Manuals for Seminary and Institute. They are both available in the Gospel Library App and on the Church's website. If you read in one of those spots you can record your own notes and inspiration. And in the app, if you read the scriptures there, the new Book of Mormon videos are now embedded in the margins of the scriptures via a picture icon.
Seminary Student Manual
1 Nephi 10:17–11:6
Nephi seeks to see, hear, and know the same truths as his father
Consider the following scenario, and think about how people involved in the same situation can have such different experiences: Three young people attended the same Church meeting. One of them thought the meeting was boring and a waste of time. Another thought the meeting was nice but did not learn anything from it. The third felt uplifted by the Holy Ghost and received personal inspiration and direction beyond what was taught in the meeting.
As you study Nephi’s experience in 1 Nephi 10:17–11:6, notice what Nephi did that allowed him to receive additional revelation beyond what his father had taught.
Read 1 Nephi 10:17, and underline what Nephi felt after hearing about Lehi’s vision.
Read 1 Nephi 10:19, and find a phrase that teaches how the mysteries of God are revealed to us.
According to 1 Nephi 10:19, those who seek diligently receive the mysteries of God. Write what you think it means to diligently seek.
Nephi provided an excellent example of diligently seeking revelation. Read 1 Nephi 10:17–19 and 11:1–6; choose two of the three subjects listed in the chart below—desires, belief, and pondering; and write your answers to the corresponding questions in the chart.
Desires
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What did Nephi desire to know?
How do you think our desires affect our ability to receive revelation?
What do you desire to know from the Lord?
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Belief
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What are several things Nephi believed in that led to revelation?
How do you think these beliefs might affect our ability to receive revelation today?
Do you believe what the Lord has revealed to you?
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Pondering (thinking deeply about something; opening your mind and heart to the Holy Ghost)
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What happened as Nephi sat pondering? (See 1 Nephi 11:1.)
How do you think pondering can lead to revelation?
What can you do to ponder the gospel more in your life?
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Summarize a gospel principle you have learned from Nephi’s experience by completing the following sentence: God reveals truth to all those who .
- Write the answer to one or both of the following questions in your scripture study journal:
- When have you felt God answered your prayers or felt promptings from the Spirit while you were diligently seeking help or guidance from the Lord?
- What is one way you can more diligently seek inspiration from the Lord?
Institute Student Manual
1 Nephi 10:17–19. Learn by the Power of the Holy Ghost
- Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles emphasized our need to learn gospel truths by the power of the Holy Ghost: “Living the Lord’s standards requires that we cultivate the gift of the Holy Ghost. That gift helps us understand doctrine and apply it personally. Because truth that is given by revelation can be understood only by revelation, our studies need to be prayerful” (in Conference Report, Oct. 2000, 19; or Ensign, Nov. 2000, 17).
- Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained that we must avoid anything that offends the Spirit:“The Spirit of the Lord usually communicates with us in ways that are quiet, delicate, and subtle. …“The standard is clear. If something we think, see, hear, or do distances us from the Holy Ghost, then we should stop thinking, seeing, hearing, or doing that thing. If that which is intended to entertain, for example, alienates us from the Holy Spirit, then certainly that type of entertainment is not for us. Because the Spirit cannot abide that which is vulgar, crude, or immodest, then clearly such things are not for us. Because we estrange the Spirit of the Lord when we engage in activities we know we should shun, then such things definitely are not for us” (in Conference Report, Apr. 2006, 29–30; or Ensign, May 2006, 29–30).
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