A Comparison of Lehi's Dream and Nephi's Vision | ScriptureC

**Each of these is painted to order. Because of that there is a wide variety in which the paint and ink colors turn out. I cannot and will not guarantee exact paint colors. If you have small requests please message me in advance to ask if I can make accomodations. **This print takes the max two weeks of processing time. It is the most detailed and largest of my prints to paint. Because of the size I have to take it to the post office and can't just drop it in my mail box. Everything about this print is extra effort. Do not order this piece if you need it by a certain date. **There is also a chance this piece comes out crooked on the paper. This piece is particularly difficult to align, but taking it to a professional framer will remedy any crookedness. I do not offer customization for this piece. Confusing. Overwhelming. Cluttered. Dramatic. Sometimes it's hard to focus when we are given the full vision and grandeur of a new concept. I think that's probably what Laman and Lemual struggled with the most. They didn't believe their father because they were lost in the meaning behind his ambitions. When you spend so much time submerged in something you don't understand you shut it down (hello math class). It's like being plopped into the middle of a pool without knowing how to swim. So how do we make the best of situations or important things we don't understand without drowning? We start small: Focus on your breathing. Lock your eyes onto something stable. Keep your head above water. Kick your legs to propel yourself up ward. Throw your arms in front of you and pull them back to your sides rhythmically to propel yourself towards your goal. Don't forget to breathe. Repeat. Before you know it you've reached the shallows and you can walk to your goal from there. When I started sketching out this piece, I knew it was going to be confusing. I usually try to keep things simple, but as I went I let the details tell the story without inhibiting them. So yes. This piece is confusing, overwhelming, cluttered, and dramatic. But if we start somewhere we know, the rest of the story hidden in the image becomes clearer. And just because something is messy, frustrating, and sometimes hard to understand, doesn't make it not true. It just means we need to go back to the small things we do know to propel us forward. Because drowning isn't an option. There are so many little mistakes in this piece. Most of them will only ever be known to me, and that's okay. I rejected perfectionism long ago. It's not my goal. I'm not getting there any time soon. Embracing some of the "happy accidents" is what has made this piece successful to me.

Have you ever wished you could experience and explore Lehi’s vision of the tree of life for yourself? A new interactive mobile app from the Church uses augmented reality to help youth and children learn about Lehi’s vision of the tree of life from the Book of Mormon.

Create a three-dimensional box with the Tree of Life vision figures inside. Look through the window to see the vision that father Lehi had. As youth view the contents, discuss how obeying the word of God will help us to be worthy of eternal life so we can live with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ again (1 Nephi 8, 11, and 15:21-36).

Interpretation of Lehi's Vision | ScriptureCentral

The picture of the Vision of the Tree of Life is from my Hill Cumorah Coloring Book (Ten Book of Mormon scenes, plus information about the Pageant) It can be used with "The Iron Rod" Hymn 274.

Have you ever wondered why Lehi didn't run after Laman and Lemuel in his Tree of Life vision? I never have. Until tonight. My spirit was...

I created this handout for my Book of Mormon institute students several years ago. It has a chart of interpretations followed by quotes. Click here to print a double-sided handout that folds and fits into standard size scriptures. Page one is a chart with interpretations of various symbols in the visions. Page two and three are quotes from Church leaders. Page four also has quotes. Or if you'd rather read it online, here are the chart and quotes. Quotes about the Tree of Life Visions in 1 Nephi 8-15 Elder Boyd K. Packer – Dream is Central Message of Book of Mormon Lehi had a vision of the tree of life. His son Nephi prayed to know its meaning. In answer, he was given a remarkable vision of Christ. In that vision [in 1 Nephi 11-14 Nephi] saw: • A virgin bearing a child in her arms, • One who should prepare the way—John the Baptist, • The ministry of the Son of God, • Twelve others following the Messiah, • The heavens open and angels ministering to them, • The multitudes blessed and healed, • The crucifixion of the Christ, • The wisdom and pride of the world opposing his work” (See 1 Ne. 11:14-36.) That vision is the central message of the Book of Mormon.” (“The Things of My Soul,” Ensign, May 1986, emphasis added) President Monson – Building Represents those who Ridicule “The great and spacious building in Lehi’s vision represents those in the world who mock God’s word and who ridicule those who embrace it and who love the Savior and live the commandments.” (“May You Have Courage,” Ensign, May 2009) Elder Jeffrey R. Holland – Fruit of Tree Symbol of Christ and His Atonement “The Spirit made explicit that the Tree of Life and its precious fruit are symbols of Christ’s redemption...the images of Christ and the tree being inextricably linked...the life, mission, and atonement of Christ are the ultimate manifestations of the Tree of Life, the fruit of the gospel, the love of God...” ” (Christ and the New Covenant: The Messianic Message of the Book of Mormon [1997], 160-161) Elder Neal Maxwell – Partaking Fruit is Partaking of Blessings of Atonement “The tree of life...is the love of God. The love of God for His children is most profoundly expressed in His gift of Jesus as our Redeemer: ‘God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son’ (John 3:16). To partake of the love of God is to partake of Jesus’ Atonement and the emancipations and joys which it can bring.” (Ensign, Nov. 1999) Elder L. Tom Perry – Great and Spacious Building Tempts us with Materialism “The current cries we hear coming from the great and spacious building tempt us to compete for ownership in the things of this world. We think we need a larger home, with a three-car garage and a recreational vehicle parked next to it. We long for designer clothes, extra TV sets (all with [DVDs]), the latest model computers, and the newest car. Often these items are purchased with borrowed money without giving any thought to providing for our future needs. The result of all this instant gratification is overloaded bankruptcy courts and families that are far too preoccupied with their financial burdens.” (Ensign, Nov. 1995) Elder Neal A. Maxwell – Laughter of World is Loneliness “...The laughter of the world is merely loneliness pathetically trying to reassure itself.” (“Cleanse Us from All Unrighteousness,” Feb. 1986) Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin – Iron Rod Helps Get You Through Mists in Life “You must hold firmly to the rod of iron through the mists of darkness, the hardships and trials of life. If you relax your grip and slip from the path, the iron rod might become lost in the darkness for a time until you repent and regain your grasp of it.” (Ensign, Nov. 1989) C.S. Lewis – Happiness Outside the Plan of Happiness Doesn’t Exist [Fruit of tree of life makes one happy – 1 Nephi 8:8.] “...Nearly all that we call human history – money, poverty, ambition, war, prostitution, classes, empires, slavery – [is] the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make them happy.” (Mere Christianity, 53). President Spencer W. Kimball – Iron Rod – Putting Spiritual Learning First “Youth...can you see why we must let spiritual training take first place? ...Seminary courses should be given...preferential attention over the high school subjects; the institute over the college course; the study of the scriptures ahead of the study of the man-written texts; the association with the Church more important than clubs, fraternities, and sororities; the payment of tithing more important than paying tuition and fees? Can you see that the ordinances of the temple are more important than the Ph.D. or any and all other academic degrees?” (“Beloved Youth, Study and Learn,” cited in Life’s Directions, 190). Elder Merrill J. Bateman – Holding Fast to Iron Rod Changes Us Inside “A casual, infrequent exposure to the scriptures will generally not open the door to the whisperings of the Spirit or provide insights... There are certain blessings obtained when one searches [and obeys] the scriptures. ...He or she draws closer to the Savior and obtains a greater desire to live a righteous life. The power to resist temptation increases., and spiritual weaknesses are overcome. Spiritual wounds are healed.” (Ensign, Nov. 1992) “If we follow Alma’s counsel of planting and nourishing the seed until it becomes the tree of life within our hearts and souls, the image of Christ will be in our countenance and we will have built a Christ-centered life.” (Ensign, Jan. 1999). Elder Glenn L. Pace – Compare the Building to True Happiness “To those of you who are inching your way closer and closer to that great and spacious building, let me make it completely clear that the people in that building have absolutely nothing to offer except instant, short-term gratification inescapably connected to long-term sorrow and suffering. The commandments you observe were not given by a dispassionate God to prevent you from having fun, but by a loving Father in Heaven who wants you to be happy while you are living on this earth as well as in the hereafter. Compare the blessings of living the Word of Wisdom to those available to you if you choose to party with those in the great and spacious building. Compare the joy of intelligent humor and wit to drunken, silly, crude, loud laughter. Compare our faithful young women who still have a blush in their cheeks with those who, having long lost their blush, try to persuade you to join them in their loss. Compare lifting people up to putting people down. Compare the ability to receive personal revelation and direction in your life to being tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine. Compare holding the priesthood of God with anything you see going on in that great and spacious building.” (“They’re Not Really Happy,” Ensign, Nov. 1987, 39) Elder Boyd K. Packer – Lehi’s Dream has Everything We Need to Know “Lehi’s dream or vision of the iron rod has in it everything a young Latter-day Saint needs to understand the test of life. ... Read it carefully; then read it again... If you hold to the rod, you can feel your way forward with the gift of the Holy Ghost, conferred upon you at the time you were confirmed a member of the Church. The Holy Ghost will comfort you. You will be able to feel the influence of the angels, as Nephi did, and feel your way through life. The Book of Mormon has been my iron rod... One word in this dream or vision should have special meaning to you young Latter-day Saints. The word is after. It was after the people had found the tree that they became ashamed, and because of the mockery of the world they fell away... Largely because of television, instead of looking over into that spacious building, we are, in effect, living inside of it. That is your fate in this generation. You are living in that great and spacious building... An unseen power will hold your hand as you hold to the iron rod... The mist of darkness will cover you at times so much that you will not be able to see your way even a short distance ahead. You will not be able to see clearly. But you can feel your way. With the gift of the Holy Ghost, you can feel your way ahead through life. Grasp the iron rod, and do not let go. Through the power of the Holy Ghost, you can feel your way through life. (See 3 Nephi 18:25; D&C 9:8.) ... All of the mocking does not come from outside of the Church. Be careful that you do not fall into the category of mocking... You live in an interesting generation where trials will be constant in your life. Learn to follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost. It is to be a shield and a protection and a teacher for you. Never be ashamed or embarrassed about the doctrines of the gospel or about the standards that we teach in the Church. You always, if you are faithful in the Church, will be that much different from the world at large. You have the advantage of being assured that you can be inspired in all of your decisions... As we think of you young Latter-day Saints and think of the Book of Mormon and think of the dream or vision that Lehi had, we see that there are prophecies in there that can be specifically applied to your life. Read it again, beginning with the eighth chapter of 1 Nephi, and read on to the counsel that is given... All of the things that you need to know are there. Read it, and make it a part of your life. Then the criticism or mocking of the world, the mocking of those in the Church, will be of no concern to you as it is of no concern to us (see 1 Nephi 8:33). We just move forward doing the things which we are called to do and know that the Lord is guiding us.” (“Lehi’s Dream and You,” BYU Devotional, Jan. 16 2007) What is most meaningful to you about the dream and why? Feel free to share a comment below.

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The fact that all of the symbolism in Lehi’s dream still resonates with a modern audience is as astounding as it is instructive.

Stay By The Tree by Elder Kevin W. Pearson Along with reading and studying Elder Pearson's words, I also reread Lehi's vision in 1 Nephi 8. In his dream, Lehi saw four different groups or types of people. GROUP 1 (vs 21-23)- The people in this group want to come unto Christ. They start out successfully towards their goal, but when the mist of darkness (hard times) comes, they wander of the path and are lost. GROUP 2 (vs 24-28)- The people in this group have entered onto the 'straight and narrow' path. They hold to the rod and have a testimony. Unfortunately, the people in the great and spacious building (the world) get to them, they give in to peer pressure, and fall away. GROUP 3 (vs 30)- This group was absolutely successful. They held on to the rod, pressing forward continually not just when it was convenient or they felt like it. They also ignored the mocking and pressures from the great and spacious building. GROUP 4 (vs 31-33)- The people that fall into this group were bamboozled by the ways of the great and spacious building. They chose to leave the path (or maybe not even attempt it at all) and to wander roads that led far far away from God. This group also made fun of and criticized those that were partaking of the fruit. Which group do I fall in? I would hope Group 3, but honestly sometimes I fall into Groups 1 and 2. Luckily, I always end up back in Group 3. Elder Pearson says, "Two of Satan's most powerful tools are distraction and deception." Satan wants us to listen to the mocking and taunting from the great and spacious building. He wants us to feel like we're failing, that being 'good' is just too hard or it's nerdy and uncool. He wants us to feel bad that we're not perfect and he and his minions whisper to us over and over again that we will never be. Satan also tries to distract us from continuing on the straight and narrow path. He tries to entice us by making other 'paths' appear to be better for us, or much more exciting and rewarding than the path God intended for us. Elder Pearson's talk is all about how we can endure through Satan's constant pressuring, and what things will make us stronger, more able to withstand Satan and his minions in the great and spacious building so that we will give everything we have to staying on the straight and narrow path and partaking of the fruit of the tree. "Enduring to the end means constantly coming unto Christ and being perfected in Him." "Enduring to the end is a hallmark of true discipleship and is essential to eternal life. But when trials and challenges come our way, we are often told to simply "hang in there". Let me be clear: to "hang in there is not a principle of the gospel. Enduring to the end means constantly coming unto Christ and being perfected in Him." As Elder Pearson mentioned, we cannot endure to the end with casual obedience and lukewarm commitment. It "requires total commitment to the Savior and our covenants." He then shares his list of six principles that will help us endure to the end: 1. Don't Forget to Pray 2. Come unto Christ and Be Perfected in Him 3. Press Forward with Faith 4.The Book of Mormon is Key to Spiritual Survival 5. Don't be Distracted and Deceived 6. Stay by the Tree There is all sorts of goodness in these 6 principles. I love the quote under #4 to "Search the Book of Mormon and the words of the living prophets every day, every day, every day!" Speaking of this, Elder Eyring said: Source What stood out to you? I also love Sister Cheryl C. Lant's talk - Hold Tight to the Iron Rod. In it she says, "Where am I along the path that leads to the Savior? Am I even on it? Do I have both feet firmly planted, or is one foot on and one foot off?" Today is a great day to ask: What group am I currently in? What group do I want to be in? What do we need to do or stop doing in order to get there or stay there?

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Nephi begins his account of the Tree of Life by writing about seeds. Find out why this presents a powerful lesson about seeds of life and spiritual seeds.

A few weeks ago we ended our unit on heroes with the story of Lehi’s Dream. While not exactly a parable, the dream did offer the opportunity for the children to interpret a story that was sym…

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Lehi's Dream Vision Roger Sorenson Oil on canvas 2001 When the Lord teaches, He teaches using symbols. It was so throughout Old and New Testament scriptures, most especially in the parables detailed in the Gospel of St. Luke. In chapter 8, Nephi records a significant vision, filled with symbolism, that his father, Lehi, had. This is the most detailed vision account of the Book of Mormon and therefore we should treat it as significant, not only because it is so detailed but because of the many teachings and doctrines that are packed into it. As you read 1 Nephi 8 and have questions about what each of the symbols in the vision represent, be sure to keep a thumb in 1 Nephi 11 and 1 Nephi 15 which each give a more detailed interpretation. As I describe Lehi's vision, I will link to the cross references for each interpreted element as found in these later chapters to make it easier to correlate them together. Stay tuned, though, because when we get to the later chapters, I'll go into more detail about what these symbols stand for, especially what they can be compared to in our day. Lehi begins the account of his dream or vision by stating that it is both a reason to rejoice (because of the righteousness of Sam and Nephi) and a reason to warn (because of the rebellious behaviors of Laman and Lemuel). First, Lehi relates that he saw a man dressed in white who invited Lehi to follow him. Lehi soon finds himself in a "dark and dreary waste" and prays to be delivered from it. After this prayer, he sees a "large and spacious field" and in the middle of it is "a tree, whose fruit was desirable to make one happy". Lehi eats some of the fruit and finds it is "most sweet, above all that I ever before tasted." It is so delicious, in fact, that he immediately feels a desire to share it with his entire family. He looks around for them and finds that there is a river of water that runs alongside the tree. Trying to find the river's source, he looks and sees that the head of it is a little way off and sees Sariah, Sam, and Nephi standing there as if they don't know where to go. Lehi motions and calls to them to come to him, and they do. Then, looking also for Laman and Lemuel, he finds them but they refuse to come and partake of the fruit. Next, Lehi sees a "rod of iron" that "extended along the bank of the river and led to the tree". Next to the rod of iron was a "strait and narrow" path leading up to the tree from the head of the fountain and out into a large and spacious field "as if it had been a world". On the path were a great number of people who were also trying to get to the tree, as well as a mist of darkness covering the path in places. Some caught hold of the iron rod, successfully arrived at the tree, partook, and invited others to eat. But, upon eating, they looked around "as if they were ashamed". Lehi then noticed that there was a "great and spacious building" that seemed to stand in the air. The people inside the building were of all ages and types, wearing very nice clothing, and pointing their fingers in derision and an attitude of mocking towards those who had taken the fruit. Those who became ashamed for eating the fruit "fell away into forbidden paths and were lost". Lehi saw people grasping the iron rod and arriving at the tree to eat the fruit. Others let go of the iron rod before arriving at the tree, fell away from the path and the rod, and fell into a river of filthy water. There were a great number who did not grab hold of the rod at all, but were "feeling their way towards that great and spacious building", going inside, and imitating the others in the building by pointing their fingers in scorn at those taking the fruit. But those who were eating of the fruit "heeded them not", or refused to pay any attention to them. Those who did pay attention to them fell away. Laman and Lemuel never did partake of the fruit in Lehi's dream, so Lehi feared for them "lest they should be cast off from the presence of the Lord". Lehi invited them to repent "with all the feeling of a tender parent".

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Lehi's vision of the tree of life included the detail that the fruit of the tree was exquisitely white. One non-Mormon scholar, Margaret Barker, was surprised by this detail, as she knows of at least one other ancient text discovered after Joseph Smith's lifetime that includes this detail about the fruit of the tree of life. Thus, in addition to being a powerful symbol for that which is holy and celestial, the white fruit of the tree of life in Lehi's vision also finds parallel in ancient Judeo-Christian belief.

We had a Family Home Evening about Lehi's Dream and the Tree of Life. It was very basic due to the ages of our children, but it was fun and I know they will remember it for a long time. I feel that small object lessons always stay with my kids a little more. Like our Samuel the Lamanite FHE. I feel that doing an activity along with the scripture story makes it more "real" for them. This is what we did to learn about Lehi's Dream. I took a ball of yarn, tied it to the red desk, and squeezed it to our stair railing. I grabbed the first thing I saw that looked like a tree, my flower arrangement did the trick. (you can use a picture of a tree, sticks from your yard, anything!). I then grabbed a couple apples for the fruit. (This was as basic as basic can be, you can go all out or just keep it simple) We started in our basement with the lesson, keeping what I set up a secret. I sat the kids down and told them a VERY basic version of Lehi's Dream. ( 1 Nephi 8; 11:21-22, 25; 15:36) I found a condensed (child) version of Lehi's Dream from the Friend magazine, I loved it! After we talked about the dream, I told them, "We are going to the tree of life! We have to hold to the rod to get to the tree of life. Remember there is darkness all around in Lehi's Dream, so we need to keep our eyes closed. Try not to let go, or you might get lost. But if you do let go, keep your eyes closed and try to find your way back to the rod." They LOVED holding onto the railing and string. When they made it to the desk, they couldn't wait to eat the apples! My little girl took a bite and said, "Look! Now I'm happy!" (from the Friend magazine's version, CLICK HERE) We can all be happy if we follow God's commandments and do what's right even when people (in the big building) mock or make fun of us. Hold tight to the teachings of Jesus Christ and we can all be happy. Need more Family Home Evening Ideas with lessons, games and treats? Click HERE for my "Church Ideas" page Another great resource for FHE and keeping the spirit in your home is the LDS Bookstore! I love their products and their prices! Click HERE to check them out! Be prepared to get hooked!