Grandmas Scripture Stories

Isaiah simplified- it's all About Christ, How much He loves us, How much He wants us to dwell with Him forever.

Nephi is warned by the Lord to leave their home. He takes all who would follow him (who believed in the teachings of God) and they depart into the wilderness.

After some time traveling on the water Laman and Lemuel and the Sons of Ishmeal begin to forget the Lord and do things they shouldn't do. Nephi tells them to stop. They all know the Liahona will not work if they are not doing what they are supposed to. Laman and Lemuel tie Nephi up for 4 days. Not until they are afraid they will loose their own lives, do they un-tie him. Nephi prays and the storm stops.

Nephi is commanded by the Lord to build a boat. Rather than questioning Nephi asks where to find ore to make the tools. Laman and Lemuel mock until the Lord gives Nephi power to shock them and then they help. When the boat is finished they are amazed what God helped them create.

The Lord tells Lehi it is time to continue their journey to the promised land. The Liahona is at the door of his tent. When Nephi's bow breaks they discover the Liahona works according to their faith and obedience to God. This was important to know as they continued their journey.

Nephi'and his brothers go to hunt for food. Nephi's bow breaks. The family is unable to get food. They are so hungry. Everyone complains, even Lehi. Nephi fashions a new bow and arrow and asks Lehi where he should go to find food.

Nephi prayed to know if the things his father, Lehi, were telling them were true. When Lehi had the vision of the Tree of Life, Nephi prayed to see it and know what it meant. Laman and Lemuel complained. They did not want to leave Jerusalem. They did not want to go back and get the Brass Plates. The biggest difference in Nephi and Laman and Lemuel was asking God for a witness, to know for himself. We to can pray to know

Lehi has a vision of the Tree of Life - partaking of the fruit (the Love of God) made one happy. After eating he wants his family to come eat. Nephi and Sam along with their mother Sariah come and eat. Laman and Lemuel would not. Nephi prays and sees the vision and is guided to understand the things he sees. (11-14)

Lehi tells his sons God has spoken to him again- they are to return to Jerusalem to get Ishmael's family. God does not intend for them to go alone. When it is something they want Laman and Lemuel do not murmur.

Has your faith ever been tested? As Saraiah waited patiently for her sons to return from Jerusalem, the days passed until she was sure something horrible had happened. They had fled Jerusalem knowing people wanted to kill Lehi. When her sons return, Sariah says "Now I know." When have you learned a truth from your trials?