Grandmas Scripture Stories

Alma the younger (who was not a young man) and the sons of Mosiah rebel against their fathers and against the church.  They go around Zarahemla teaching people not to believe in Christ and not to believe the words of Alma the High Priest.  They are having a lot of success leading people away from the church.  God hears the prayers of the people of the church and the prayers of Alma and an angel co...

Alma and his people are brought into bondage when discovered by the Lamanites. They prayed to the Lord and one of the way God answered their prayers- was to make their burdens seem light. Because the people remained obedient and did not complain God worked a miracle and caused the Lamanites to sleep while Alma and his people escaped.

Just as Abinadi has prophesied- King Noah's people are brought into bondage to the Lamanites. His son Limhi leads the people. The people begin to change and repent. God works a miracle after 2 years the people escape.

One of Wicked Noah's priest's Has a change of heart when he hears Abinadi's words. He knows they are true. He speaks up for the prophet and is chased from the palace in fear for his life. In hiding he writes the prophets words and begins to teach them to the people in secret.

Abinadi is called by God to come and preach to the people- of wicked King Noah's kingdom. The people will not listen and the King and his wicked priests plot to destroy him. Abinadi delivers God's message and is martyrd

Zeniff appoints his son Noah to be the new King of the people. Noah appoints his own wicked priests and steadily leads the people to commit sin and away from God.

While out hunting Enos desires to know his standing before God. He prays all day and into the night. He then prays for his family and his people. He then prays for the Lamanites, his enemies.

Sherem the Anti Christ seeks out Jacob to argue with him about the Doctrine of Christ. Jacob has the gift of the spirit and could not be shaken. We too can walk with God's spirit and not be shaken.

The master of the vineyard (the savior) plants us (the new green shoots) all over the vineyard (the world) and with His servants (parents, teachers, leaders, prophets and apostles) nourishes us to see if we can grow into healthy, strong trees that bare good fruit!

Throughout the Book of Mormon we see the Lords covenant people- obeying His commandments, we see prophets, priests and teachers- the priesthood, we see the temple, we see work, and multiplying and living in marriage- having families. Men are that they might have Joy. God wants us to be happy and has given us the way to achieve true and lasting happiness

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 st...

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....

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?

Lehi prays after hearing the prophets words. He is shown a vision. He shares what he has seen to people in Jerusalem, adding his witness to other prophets. Lehi is told to leave Jerusalem by God

Nephi prays to know if the things his father has told him are true. He recieves his own witness. God commands and Lehi tells his sons they are to go back to Jerusalem for the Brass Plates. Nephi does not murmur and says "I will go and do the things the Lord commands."

Erin Perkins

Tiffany Smith 

Laurie Cutler