6: BOM [2 NEPHI 1-2] INSIGHTS VIDEO

“Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life, through the Great Mediator””

February 5 – February 11

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Insights Lesson Summary:

This week we head into Nephi’s second book and study some of the last words of Lehi. Days before his death, Lehi shares his hopes for his posterity and his crystal-clear testimony of the Plan of Salvation. During his teachings he’ll focus on the gift of moral agency and the purpose of opposition. He’ll also help us understand teach the pillars of the Plan by showing God’s fingerprints in the Creation, the Fall, and the redemption of men through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Questions to Consider from Week 6

• 1 Nephi 16:12 | Laman and Lemuel seem to keep one foot planted in Jerusalem while they wander in the wilderness. What pain do they experience by neglecting to live up to the light they’ve been given.
• 1 Nephi 17:18 | Is it possible that Nephi broke his bow on purpose? Could he, like Elijah, have hoped a famine would help his family remember God? If so, what else can you learn from the story?
• 1 Nephi 17:23-29 | Lehi repents of his murmuring and then the family sees new writing on the Liahona. Nephi speaks about the Lord using “small means” to accomplish “great things”. What do you think he’s referring to?
• 1 Nephi 19:12 | One of my favorite titles for Jesus Christ is “The God of Nature”. What does that title teach us? How is it more vivid in these chapters about animals, storms, timbers, and tides?
• 1 Nephi 22:17 | Isaiah’s writings promise the the righteous need not fear the last days. 1 John 4:18 teaches that perfect love casteth out fear. Do you see a connection between these verses? How will perfect love play a role in the last days?

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Object Lesson Summary:

On the creative side, we’ll create our own “ball of curious workmanship” in order to understand revelation. Next, we’ll use simple machines to talk about amplifying our efforts by using tools. Finally, we’ll bring back a fan favorite from the Old Testament and make a fresh batch of Brazen Serpents to help our kids understand how small moments of obedience can have great consequences.

Object Lesson Titles & Supplies:

• “A round ball of curious workmanship”: Paper Liahona Box
• 📘 Scripture": 1 Nephi 16:10-16, 28-31
• ✂️ Supplies
• ⬇️
• Cardstock
• Small gold treats (optional)
• “Whither shall I go that I may….make tools”: Pulley Challenge
• 📘 Scripture: 1 Nephi 17:10-13
• ✂️ Supplies
• 3 or more carabiners
• Rope
• Gallon jugs
• “Because of the simpleness of the way”: Brazen Serpent Pretzel Recipe
• 📘 Scripture: 1 Nephi 17:41-42
• ✂️ Supplies
• ⬇️
• Bamboo skewers or chopsticks

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

5: BOM [1 NEPHI 16-22] INSIGHTS NOTES

“I Will Prepare the Way before You”

January 29 – February 4

Insights Lesson Summary:

This week we’ll see the second half of the journey to the Promised Land. We’ll follow Lehi & Ishmael’s families as they wind their way through the wilderness towards Bountiful. We’ll see how they struggle with a broken bow, a boat building project, and the struggles that come when a family is divided. The last few chapters are Nephi’s witness of the Savior and his reminder to study the words of previous prophets like Isaiah, Zenos, and Lehi.

Questions to Consider from Week 5

• 1 Nephi 16:12 | Laman and Lemuel seem to keep one foot planted in Jerusalem while they wander in the wilderness. What pain do they experience by neglecting to live up to the light they’ve been given.
• 1 Nephi 17:18 | Is it possible that Nephi broke his bow on purpose? Could he, like Elijah, have hoped a famine would help his family remember God? If so, what else can you learn from the story?
• 1 Nephi 17:23-29 | Lehi repents of his murmuring and then the family sees new writing on the Liahona. Nephi speaks about the Lord using “small means” to accomplish “great things”. What do you think he’s referring to?
• 1 Nephi 19:12 | One of my favorite titles for Jesus Christ is “The God of Nature”. What does that title teach us? How is it more vivid in these chapters about animals, storms, timbers, and tides?
• 1 Nephi 22:17 | Isaiah’s writings promise the the righteous need not fear the last days. 1 John 4:18 teaches that perfect love casteth out fear. Do you see a connection between these verses? How will perfect love play a role in the last days?

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

On the creative side, we’ll talk about the condescension of Jesus Christ and try to emulate Him by caring for His little ones in creative ways. Next, we’ll use a big of magic to demonstrate the value of the Book of Mormon restoring the plain and precious truths of the gospel. Finally, we’ll learn about preparing to meet God with some simple physics challenges.

Object Lesson Titles & Supplies

• “Knowest Thou The Condescension of God”: Finger Puppet Challenge
• 📘 Scripture
• 1 Nephi 11:14-33
• ✂️ Supplies
• “Many Plain and Precious Things”: Navigation Restoration Activity
• 📘 Scripture
• 1 Nephi 13:29
• ✂️ Supplies
• Prize (optional)

• “They Must Be Judged of Their Works”: Center of Mass Test
• 📘 Scripture
• 1 Nephi 15:33-35
• ✂️ Supplies
• Chair

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4: BOM [1 NEPHI 11-15] INSIGHTS

“Armed with Righteousness and the Power of God”

January 22 – January 28

Lesson Summary:

This week we’ll approach Lehi’s vision from a new vantage point as we study the visionary experience of Nephi. We’ll learn about the love of God and the many, many tools He has put in place to bring us all to the tree. Nephi’s vision will help us see the Lord’s plan to care for Lehi’s descendants - those who choose to follow Him and those who turn away. We’ll also study Nephi’s response to this vision and his powerful example of service through struggle.

Questions to Consider:

• 1 Nephi 11:25 | Why do you think there are two representations of his love (tree & river)?
• 1 Nephi 11:35 | Do you see the Great & Spacious building of our day straining to accept all the philosophies of men?
• 1 Nephi 12:4-11 | Why is showing His wounds the first thing the Savior does when He visits the Nephites?
• 1 Nephi 13:10-20 | Why does God still bless Columbus, the Founding Fathers, the Colonists etc, with power if they are imperfect? 
• 1 Nephi 15:15-16 | What types and shadows of the Atonement of Jesus Christ do you see in the tree grafting symbol?

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [1 NEPHI 6-10] Creative

“Come and Partake of the Fruit”

January 15 – January 21, 2024

WEEK 03: SUMMARY

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This week we’ll follow Lehi’s sons back into Jerusalem and then back into the wilderness with Ishmael’s Family. Nephi will struggle to lead his rebellious brothers and experience personal deliverance through heartfelt prayer. The bulk of our study will be focused on Lehi’s sweeping vision of the tree of life. The symbols woven into the vision will help us understand how to navigate our complex mortal experience with hope, understanding, and grace.

We’ll reinforce those teachings in the creative object lessons as well. First, we’ll break down the structure of the iron rod with a simple aluminum foil braid. Next, we’ll talk about what it means to “keep” something for God by playing an epic game of potato jousting. Finally, we’ll talk about the beauty of unfolding revelation by creating a handful of fire.

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [1 NEPHI 6-10] Creative

“Come and Partake of the Fruit”

January 15 – January 21, 2024

WEEK 03: SUMMARY

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This week we’ll follow Lehi’s sons back into Jerusalem and then back into the wilderness with Ishmael’s Family. Nephi will struggle to lead his rebellious brothers and experience personal deliverance through heartfelt prayer. The bulk of our study will be focused on Lehi’s sweeping vision of the tree of life. The symbols woven into the vision will help us understand how to navigate our complex mortal experience with hope, understanding, and grace.

We’ll reinforce those teachings in the creative object lessons as well. First, we’ll break down the structure of the iron rod with a simple aluminum foil braid. Next, we’ll talk about what it means to “keep” something for God by playing an epic game of potato jousting. Finally, we’ll talk about the beauty of unfolding revelation by creating a handful of fire.

• Creative Come Follow Me digital course
• MeckMom.com
• Instagram @meckmomlife
• YouTube

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [1 NEPHI 1-5] Creative Object Lessons

“I Will Go and Do”

January 8 – January 15, 2024

WEEK 02: SUMMARY

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We head into familiar territory this week as we study the first 5 chapters of Nephi’s record. I see it as an epic coming-of-age story. Nephi begins by describing himself as “exceedingly young” and ends by describing himself as a “man of large stature”. In the middle, his faith, patience, and testimony are put to the test. He’ll teach us about following a prophet even when we don’t have a full understanding as well as the power that comes from seeking to know for ourselves. His experience with his brothers getting the plates helps us understand the goodness of God and His ability to make all things work together for our good.

On the creative side, we’ll use rubber bands and treat-filled targets to help us understand the structure of the Book of Mormon. Next, we’ll chat Nephi’s attempt to pump up his brothers and perform a Karaoke anthem challenge. Finally, we’ll talk about having light in our wilderness moments with a simple flashlight object lesson.

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [1 NEPHI 1-5] Insights

“I Will Go and Do”

January 8 – January 15, 2024

WEEK 02: SUMMARY

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We head into familiar territory this week as we study the first 5 chapters of Nephi’s record. I see it as an epic coming-of-age story. Nephi begins by describing himself as “exceedingly young” and ends by describing himself as a “man of large stature”. In the middle, his faith, patience, and testimony are put to the test. He’ll teach us about following a prophet even when we don’t have a full understanding as well as the power that comes from seeking to know for ourselves. His experience with his brothers getting the plates helps us understand the goodness of God and His ability to make all things work together for our good.

On the creative side, we’ll use rubber bands and treat-filled targets to help us understand the structure of the Book of Mormon. Next, we’ll chat Nephi’s attempt to pump up his brothers and perform a Karaoke anthem challenge. Finally, we’ll talk about having light in our wilderness moments with a simple flashlight object lesson.

• Creative Come Follow Me digital course
• MeckMom.com
• Instagram @meckmomlife
• YouTube

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

2024 WEEK 01 [INTRO PAGES] INSIGHTS NOTES

“ANOTHER TESTAMENT OF JESUS CHRIST”

January 1 – January 7

WEEK 01: SUMMARY

This week we kick off a whole new year as we study the Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon. We’ll study the Title Page, Introduction, and testimonies of the witnesses of the plates. I’ll chat about 7 of the insights that sparked ideas in my mind and then ask you 5 questions to get a good conversation going.

We’ll talk about the value of creating, keeping, and learning from records with a simple questionnaire and mini-recording session. Next, we’ll put Joseph Smith’s keystone object lesson to the test by creating a candy-filled paper arch. Finally, we’ll talk about the importance of witnesses and help our kids understand how to be witnesses at living and proxy baptisms.

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.