Project Overview

The purpose of this project is to bring you closer to Christ through the Book of Mormon. Our Stake Presidency has challenged us to read the Book of Mormon in its entirety before the end of the year while paying special attention to Christ and His mission in the Plan of Salvation. We will be reading the Book of Mormon from August 1-December 31, and our ward will be focusing on the references to Christ throughout the Book of Mormon. As you read we invite you to mark in Red each reference to the Savior. You will be amazed how often He is mentioned.
It is our hope that you accept this challenge with an open heart and know that as you complete the Book of Mormon, you will have a stronger testimony of the importance of this book and its account and witness of Jesus Christ. Remember that through prayer and study you will be able to obtain a stronger testimony as well as a desire to learn more. We hope you will join us as we feast upon the words of Christ together and grow spiritually through this experience.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The Vision of the Tree of Life

Lehi’s Vision 1 Nephi 8:2-35
Nephi’s Vision 1 Nephi 11-14
Symbol                                               Interpretation                                   Examples Given
Large & Spacious Field                      The World
Tree                                                    Love of God                                  The Coming of Christ
Fruit of the Tree                                 Eternal Life                                        
River of Water                                    Hell & Wickedness                      War & Evil
Rod of Iron                                         The Word of God                          The Ministry of Christ
Path                                                    Gospel of Jesus Christ   
Mist of Darkness                               Temptations of the World            Wickedness, Apostasy, War
Gulf                                                    The Justice of God
Great & Spacious Building                Pride, Wisdom of the World        Persecution of Christs Followers

There are 4 Categories of Individuals of people found in the dream:
1.       Never find the path (8:21,31)
2.       Start, but get lost (8:23)
3.       Find the tree, but leave ashamed (8:25,28)
4.       Find the Tree, and Remain (8:12, 33)
Lessons Learned:
1.       The Greatest Source of Joy is Jesus Christ (11:22-23)
2.       Temptations of the World must be ignored (8:33-34)
3.       The Key to Achieving Eternal Life is the Rod of Iron (2 Nephi 31:20)
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2 comments:

S Parker said...

Thanks to whoever posted Lehi's dream. Very well done! Makes everything clear and easy to undertand. I especially like the "Lessons Learned"!

August 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Julz said...

This is awesome! Thanks for posting it.

August 7, 2011 at 5:04 PM

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