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Story Title:"Joseph has a Problem" Scripture Reference:"James 1:5" Level One: I see a boy. He is Joseph. Level Two: Look! This is a boy. He is Joseph. He feels confused. Joseph is reading the Bible. He will be happy! Level Three: This is Joseph Smith. He is 14 years old. He is really worried because he has a problem. "What church is right? What church is wrong?" he asks. Joseph takes the Bible and sits down at his table. He opens it and starts to read. There he finds the answer to his problem. He must ask God which church is true. Level Four: In 1820, Joseph Smith was a 14-year-old boy who lived in Palmyra, New York. During that time, all the churches in his city were claiming to be true. Joseph listened to all the preachers, but he did not know which one to follow. He really wanted to know which church was true. Joseph could not make up his mind about what to do. So, he decided to go to the Bible for help. In James Chapter 1 Verse 5 it says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God." This touched Joseph's heart and it made sense to him. Why not ask God? He knew that God would answer his prayer. Joseph, who had never prayed out loud before, decided that he would do what the scripture said to do. He would ask God! Story Title:"Joseph Prays" Scripture Reference:"JSH 15-17" Level One: Joseph sees the Father and the Son. Joseph is happy. Level Two: Joseph is praying to God. "Help me, please," he asks. Joseph sees the Father and the Son. Now, he is happy. Level Three: The following morning, Joseph got up early and went to the woods. Once there, Joseph knelt down and prayed. "Oh, Lord! Help me, please!" he exclaimed. All of a sudden, he saw the Father and the Son. He couldn't believe his eyes! God told him not to join any of the churches. None of them have all the truth. Joseph was happy and knew what to do. Level Four: It was on the morning of a beautiful, clear day, early in the spring of eighteen hundred and twenty that Joseph retired to the woods to ask God which church he should join. He knelt down and started to pray. "Oh, Lord, I don't know what to do! Please help me!" he exclaimed. All of a sudden, a very bright pillar of light appeared above his head. That light came down until it rested upon him. He felt a warm and wonderful sensation in his heart. He could see the Father and the Son. He could not believe his eyes! God pointed to his Son, Jesus Christ, and told Joseph to listen to Jesus. Jesus told Joseph that none of the churches were His. He should not join any of them. Because Joseph prayed, he found a solution to his problem. Then Joseph was at peace. Story Title:"Joseph and Moroni" Scripture Reference:"JSH 30-47" Level One: This is Joseph. This is Moroni. God sent Moroni. Level Two: Joseph is praying. Look! Joseph sees Moroni. He is an Angel. "God wants you to translate this book, Joseph", Moroni says. God will help you! Level Three: Three years later, Joseph was saying his evening prayers before going to bed. Suddenly, an angel appeared. The angel said his name was Moroni and that he was a messenger from God. "Joseph, God has prepared a history of his people that he needs you to translate from gold plates". At that moment, Joseph could see where the Gold Plates were buried. Moroni repeated some scriptures from the Bible. The prophets of old knew about the Gold Plates and treasured what was on them. Moroni told Joseph that this was a very important work and that Joseph must prepare himself to do it. Level Four: Three years went by. One night, Joseph was kneeling down beside his bed seeking more inspiration from God. He knew that God would answer him like he did before. As he was praying, a light appeared in his room that gradually got brighter. In the light, an angel in a white robe appeared. He was standing in the air. His countenance was like lightening. He told Joseph that his name was Moroni. "Joseph, don't be afraid. I am a messenger of God. God has asked me to come here to tell you what he wants from you," Moroni said. God wants you to translate a sacred record kept on Gold Plates. While Moroni was explaining to Joseph about the gold plates, Joseph saw a vision of where the plates were deposited. Moroni told Joseph that the plates were a record of the former inhabitants of the American continent. He said that they contained the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ as it was delivered to these ancient inhabitants by the Savior himself. Moroni recited several scriptures from the Bible to Joseph. These scriptures prophesied of the coming forth of the Gold Plates. Then, Moroni ascended into heaven and disappeared. That night, Moroni returned three more times to repeat the same message from God, just as he had the first time. Story Title:"The Golden Plates" Scripture Reference:"JSH 5—54" Level One: Look! The Gold Plates are in a stone box. Joseph reads the Gold Plates. Joseph prints the Book of Mormon. The book tells about Jesus. Level Two: Joseph goes to the Hill Cumorah. The Golden Plates are in a stone box. He goes there for four years until he can take them out. He translates the plates by the power of God. A man named Oliver Cowdery helps him. He prints the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon teaches about Jesus Christ. Level Three: The following day Joseph went to the Hill Cumorah. His vision guided him to the Golden Plates. He wanted to take them out of the stone box but he couldn't. Moroni told Joseph to return to the Hill Cumorah every year for four years, so he could prepare to receive the plates. After four years, Moroni gave Joseph the Golden Plates. Joseph had to protect and translate them. Joseph did translate the book by the power of God. A man, named Oliver Cowdery, helped by writing the words Joseph said. The translated record was printed and made into a book called the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is a history of people who lived on the American continent. It tells about Jesus Christ and his visit to them. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. Level Four: It was on the following day that Joseph went to the Hill Cumorah, where the golden plates were deposited. The moment Joseph arrived at the designated place, he knew it because of the vision he had had the previous night. Under a very large rock was a stone box in which the plates were laid. Joseph made an attempt to take them out, but Moroni appeared and told him not to do so. "Moroni said Joseph was not yet ready to receive the plates, but that he should return to this exact place on the same day each year for four years. During those four years, Joseph was prepared to receive the record on the gold plates. At long last, on 22 September 1827, after having gone each year to the place where the golden plates were deposited, Moroni delivered them up to Joseph with the charge that he should protect them with his life. Through the power of God, Joseph translated some of the record using the Urim and Thummim. The Urim and Thummim was a special tool designed by God to help Joseph translate. Oliver Cowdery helped Joseph by writing the words as he translated them. Finally, Joseph took the translated words to a printer and had them made into a book, which is called the Book of Mormon. This book is a history of people who were guided by God to the American continent 600 years before Christ. These people had prophets and lived the Law of Moses until Jesus Christ came to visit them in America after his death in Jerusalem. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. Story Title:"The Priesthood" Scripture Reference:"D&C 12, 27:12" Level One: This is Joseph and Oliver. They are praying. They see John the Baptist. They can baptize each other. Level Two: Joseph and Oliver are praying in the woods. They see John the Baptist. John the Baptist gives Joseph and Oliver the power to baptize. Joseph baptizes Oliver. Oliver baptizes Joseph. Level Three: While Joseph and Oliver were translating the Golden Plates, they read about baptism. They decided to ask God how to get the authority to baptize. On May 15, 1829 they went to the woods and started praying. All of a sudden, the heavenly messenger who had baptized Jesus Christ appeared. It was John the Baptist. He gave Joseph and Oliver the Aaronic Priesthood, the power of God and the authority to baptize. Then, he asked Joseph to baptize Oliver, and Oliver to baptize Joseph afterwards. Level Four: While Joseph and Oliver were translating the gold plates, they read about baptism. Since they wanted to understand how someone could have the authority to baptize, they decided to ask God. On May 15, 1829, they went into the woods and prayed. Suddenly, John the Baptist, a heavenly messenger who had baptized Jesus long ago, descended in a cloud of light and laid his hands upon them. In that way, John gave both Joseph and Oliver the Aaronic Priesthood, the power of God and the authority to baptize. "Joseph, you should baptize Oliver, and afterwards Oliver should baptize you", John stated. That was exactly what Joseph and Oliver did. No sooner had they been baptized, by coming out of the water, than they experienced great and glorious blessings from their Heavenly Father. Story Title:"The Articles of Faith" Scripture Reference:" History of the Church Vol 4. 535-541" Level One: This is John and Joseph. Joseph tells John about the church. Level Two: This is John Wentworth. He wants to write in his newspaper about the church. Joseph gives him the Articles of Faith. Level Three: John Wentworth was a newspaperman who wanted to write an article about the church. Joseph Smith wrote down the beliefs of the church and gave them to John. The document that Joseph Smith wrote later became known as The Articles of Faith. Level Four: Word began to spread about the "new church" that Joseph Smith had organized. Curiosity was spreading throughout the community, so the local newspaperman John Wentworth decided that he wanted to write an article about the church. Joseph wrote 13 basic points of belief for Mr. Wentworth's article. Now, we know these 13 points of doctrine as The Articles of Faith. They help us to understand Heavenly Father's plan for us and what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is about. They also help us to share the gospel with people who do not understand the beliefs of the church. They are now considered scripture and are found in the The Pearl of Great Price. Story Title:"The Gospel is Restored" Scripture Reference:"" Level One: I see Jesus. I see Joseph. Jesus loves us. Joseph loves us. Level Two: Jesus taught the people when he lived on the earth. Jesus teaches Joseph the same things. Jesus gives Joseph the power of God. Joseph teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ. Level Three: Jesus Christ needed to restore his gospel to the earth in the same way that it was organized when he was on the earth. That included restoring his power to the earth. That power is called the priesthood. Jesus Christ called Joseph Smith to be the prophet. Joseph Smith called twelve men to be apostles of the church. The prophet and apostles receive revelations to lead Christ's church. Level Four: Part of the Restoration of the gospel was to restore God's powers, or the priesthood, to man. On April 3rd 1836, Jesus Christ and other prophets from the Bible appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple. During this vision, Jesus Christ gave the priesthood keys to Joseph Smith. Priesthood keys are special powers that God gives to the living prophet. These keys have been passed down from prophet to prophet. Many blessings come through these keys such as the authority to seal families for time and all eternity. The person who holds these keys has the authority to act as Christ's mouthpiece here on earth. President Thomas S. Monson holds the same keys today. President Monson guides the church through inspiration directly from God. Story Title:"Modern Day Prophets" Scripture Reference:"" Level One: I see Joseph. I see the prophets of God. The prophets speak for Jesus Christ. Level Two: Jesus Christ speaks to the prophet. The prophet tells us what Jesus wants us to know. If we obey the things that the prophet tells us then we will be happy. Level Three: The prophet tells us things that Jesus Christ wants us to know. Moses, Isaiah, Nephi and Mormon were prophets. Today the prophet is Thomas S. Monson. He prays to know what Jesus wants done in his church. When we follow the prophet we are following Jesus Christ. Level Four: Jesus Christ has always spoken to his people through prophets. Moses, Isaiah, Nephi and Mormon were prophets of old who taught the people through good and bad times. Just like the people of ancient times needed prophets to guide them, we need a prophet to guide us today. Today we are blessed with a prophet who leads and guides us. President Thomas S. Monson is the prophet today. Jesus Christ leads our church by guiding and directing President Monson's actions and decisions. President Monson teaches the members of the church those things that Christ has communicated to him. When we listen and act upon President Monson's words, we are also listening to Christ and walking in His path. Story Title:"Christ's Church" Scripture Reference:"" Level One: I see the church. Jesus leads the church. The church of Jesus Christ is true. Level Two: The church of Jesus Christ is on the earth today. It is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us everything we need to know to return to live with God. Level Three: Through Joseph Smith, Jesus Christ organized his church on the earth today in the latter days. Jesus commanded that the church be named after him so that the world would know that it is his church. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is organized exactly the same as the church that Christ organized when he lived on the earth. Jesus Christ leads his church by speaking to the prophet. The prophet speaks the words of Jesus Christ. Christ also speaks to his people through the scriptures. Level Four: There is one church on the earth today that is set up exactly the same as the church that Christ set up 2000 years ago. That is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The church is called "The Church of Jesus Christ" because it really is Christ's church. Christ leads this church and directs the Prophet on how to lead it the way He would lead it. Because Jesus Christ leads the church through the prophet, Jesus Christ is the true head of the church. The Book of Mormon tells us that Christ, our Savior, made His appearance in America after he was resurrected and that He planted the gospel here in all its fullness. The same powers, priesthoods, ordinances, blessings and gifts are here on the earth once again for us to know of and enjoy. Story Title:"The Gospel Spreads" Scripture Reference:"" Level One: Joseph talks about Jesus Christ. The church will grow. The church will cover the earth. Level Two: Joseph learns all about Jesus Christ. He is so excited about the things that he is learning. Joseph wants to tell the entire world. The church started with six members. Now there are 13 million members in the world. Level Three: Jesus Christ wants everyone to learn about his gospel. The gospel brings happiness when we live the commandments. We are commanded to share the gospel with others. We can do missionary work all our lives. Today there are 13 million member of the church. We need to help spread the gospel to all the earth. Level Four: Because The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is Christ's church; he wants everyone to know about it. He loves us and he wants us to be happy. The gospel helps us achieve that happiness. The Lord says that missionary work is the responsibility of all who follow Him. Church members can be missionaries by teaching by the spirit through word and example. Since the restoration, there are now over 13 million members of the church and 53,000 missionaries on 344 different missions all over the world. These missionaries are trying to fulfill God's commandment in sharing the teachings of Christ, so that everyone can experience the joy of gospel truth. Story Title:"Lehi's Family" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 1" Level One: Look! This is Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi. Their father is Lehi. Their mother is Sariah. Level Two: Look! Do you see a family? This is Lehi and Sariah's family. They live in Jerusalem. They have four sons. They are Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi. Level Three: This is Lehi's family. Lehi was a prophet. He lived in Jerusalem. His wife's name was Sariah. They had four sons: Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi. Laman was the eldest and Nephi was the youngest. Level Four: Lehi was a prophet who lived in Jerusalem 600 years before the birth of Christ. He was married to Sariah. They had four sons and some daughters. We do not know the names of their daughters, but their eldest son was Laman, then Lemuel, then Sam. Nephi was the youngest son. Story Title:"Lehi Has A Vision" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 1" Level One: This is Lehi. He is praying. He can see God and some angels. Level Two: Many wicked people live in Jerusalem. God sends prophets but the people will not listen to them. Lehi is a prophet. Lehi prays to God. He has a vision. He sees the Lord and many angels around the Lord. One angel gives Lehi a book. God made this book. Level Three: At the time of Lehi, there were a lot of wicked people in Jerusalem, so God sent many prophets to convince them to repent or the city would be destroyed; but they didn't listen. Lehi loved his people and was worried so he prayed on behalf of his people. Suddenly, a pillar of fire came and he could see and hear many things of God. At home, he had a vision of God sitting on His throne. There were many angels around the Lord and they were singing and praising Him. One angel gave Lehi a book. In the book, he read about the destruction of Jerusalem. Level Four: At the time of Lehi, many people living in Jerusalem were wicked. Many prophets were sent by God in order to warn the people to repent. If they did not repent, the great city where they lived would be destroyed and they would be led into captivity. However, the people were hard hearted and would not listen. Lehi was so worried about that situation that he knelt down and prayed to God in behalf of his people. While he was praying, there came a pillar of fire and he saw and heard many things. He returned home, where he had a vision. He saw the heavens open, and God sitting upon his throne surrounded by many angels that were singing and praising Him. They came down and one of them gave Lehi a book in which he read what would happen in the future. Jerusalem would be destroyed because of the wickedness of its people. Story Title:"Lehi Teaches" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 1:18" Level One: This is a man. He is Lehi. Lehi is a prophet. Level Two: Lehi tells his people to repent. The people get angry. God protects Lehi. Level Three: Lehi loved his people. He was sad that they were wicked. Lehi told his people that Jerusalem would be destroyed if they did not repent. The people got very angry with Lehi and tried to kill him, but they couldn't because God protected him. Level Four: Lehi told his people all the things that he had both heard and seen in his vision. These things manifested the coming of God and the destruction of Jerusalem if the people would not repent. After hearing everything Lehi had told them, the people of Jerusalem got absolutely furious with him and tried to kill him. However, they did not succeed because God was protecting him. Story Title:"Lehi Is In Danger" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 2:1-2" Level One: Lehi is in bed. Lehi is dreaming of God. Level Two: Lehi is sleeping. Lehi has a vision. He sees God in the vision! God says he is in danger. God warns Lehi in his vision to leave. Lehi and his family leave Jerusalem. Level Three: One night, Lehi dreamed of God. In his dream God warned him to take his family and depart into the wilderness because he was in danger. Then, Lehi told his family about his dream and why they had to leave Jerusalem as soon as possible. Level Four: One night, Lehi had a dream. "Blessed are you, Lehi! Because you have been faithful and told this people the things I commanded you. They seek to take away your life. Please, take your family and depart into the wilderness; otherwise they will kill you," God warned him. As soon as Lehi was aware of that dangerous situation, he told his family about his dream, and explained to them the reason why they had to leave Jerusalem immediately. Story Title:"Lehi's Family Leaves" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 2:3-11" Level One: Lehi and his family travel. They are tired. God saves Lehi and his family. Lehi thanks God. Level Two: Lehi and his family leave Jerusalem. They travel for three days. They camp in a valley near a river. Lehi builds an alter and thanks God. Level Three: Lehi and his family obeyed the Lord and left Jerusalem. They left all their belongings behind and only took some supplies with them. They traveled for three days and camped in a valley near a river. Lehi called the valley Laman and the river Lemuel, just like his sons. There, Lehi built an altar of stones and thanked God for saving his family. Level Four: Lehi obeyed the Lord. He left his house, the land of his inheritance, and all his precious belongings. He took some provisions and tents, and departed with his family into the wilderness. After traveling for three days, Lehi's family camped in a valley near a river. Lehi named the river Laman and the valley Lemuel because he wanted his sons to be like the river and the valley, continually flowing to God and keeping his commandments. In this place, Lehi built an altar of stones and made an offering to God to thank him for saving his family. Story Title:"I Will Go And Do" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 3:1-9" Level One: Look! Nephi will get the brass plates. He obeys the Lord. He is happy. Level Two: Nephi obeys God's command. He will go and get the plates. Lehi is happy with Nephi. Laman and Lemuel do not want to go. Nephi talks to them and they all go to Jerusalem. Level Three: The Lord asked Lehi to send his sons back to Jerusalem for the plates of brass. Nephi told his father he would obey God. He would go and do the things the Lord had commanded. Lehi was grateful for Nephi's faith. Laman and Lemuel did not want to go. They did not have faith in the Lord. Nephi told them about the importance of the brass plates. The plates contained the words of God revealed through the prophets. Nephi convinced Laman and Lemuel that they should go back to get the plates in Jerusalem. Level Four: While in the valley of Lemuel, Lehi received a revelation. God commanded that his sons should go back to Jerusalem to get the Plates of Brass from Laban. When Lehi told Nephi, he said that he would go and do the things that the Lord had commanded. Nephi said he knew that the Lord would not command something that He was not willing to help them accomplish. Nephi told his father that he would go to Laban's house, obtain the records, and bring them back to the wilderness. Lehi rejoiced after hearing his son's words. However, Laman and Lemuel did not want to go. They thought it would be too hard and too dangerous. They did not have faith in the Lord. Nephi explained to Laman and Lemuel the importance of getting the brass plates. The plates told about the Jews, the genealogy of Lehi's forefathers, and contained the words of God revealed through the prophets. Nephi told Laman and Lemuel that they would need the plates to teach their children. Nephi convinced his brothers to obey God's command, return to Jerusalem, and get the Plates of Brass. Story Title:"Asking for the Plates" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 3:10-14" Level One: I can see Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi. They obey the Lord. They are happy. Level Two: Laman goes to Laban's house. Laman asks for the plates. Laban gets angry. Laman and his brothers are afraid. Level Three: Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi returned to Jerusalem. The brothers decided to send Laman to Laban's house to ask for the brass plates. Laban became so angry that he wanted to kill Laman. Laman escaped and told his brothers everything. The brothers were afraid for their lives! Laman and Lemuel wanted to return to their father in the desert. Nephi told them that they should stay until they had succeeded in the Lord's errand and obtained the plates. Level Four: Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi traveled back to Jerusalem to get the brass plates. They drew lots so as to decide who should go to Laban's house. Laman was chosen. Therefore, he went to Laban and asked him for the records that were engraven upon the plates. Laban's face was flushed with anger. Not only did he refuse to give Laban the plates, he also wanted to kill him. Luckily, Laman was able to escape. When Laman met his brothers and told them what had happened they became so afraid that they wanted to give up and return to their father in the wilderness. "We won't go back until we have accomplished what the Lord has commanded us", Nephi said. Laman, Lemuel, and Sam obeyed. Story Title:" Packing Up The Family Valuables" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 3:15-24" Level One: I can see Nephi and his brothers at home. They have a big bag. The bag has gold for Laban. They want the plates. Level Two: Nephi and his brothers go back home. They pack up all their money and gold. They go to Laban's house. Laban wants all their money and gold. Level Three: Nephi had an idea. The brothers went back to their home in Jerusalem. They packed up all their money and gold to exchange them for the brass plates. Then, they went back to Laban's house. Laban saw all their money and gold and wanted it all for himself. Level Four: After deciding to stay, an idea came into Nephi's mind. He, together with his brothers, went to their home in Jerusalem and packed up all of their gold, silver, and other valuable belongings in order to exchange them for the brass plates. After they had gathered all of their possessions, they go to Laban's again. When Laban saw their great riches, he wanted them for himself. Laban was greedy and wicked! Story Title:"Chased!" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 3:25-27" Level One: Laban is angry at Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi. Look! They are running very fast! Now they are safe. Level Two: Laban steals the brothers’ money and gold. He does not give them the plates. Laban sends bad men to chase the brothers and kill them. Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi run fast out of the city. They escape. Level Three: Laban was a wicked man. He saw all the money and gold and wanted to keep it for himself. Instead of giving the boys the plates, Laban sent his guards to kill them. Nephi, Sam, Laman and Lemuel left their property behind and ran for their lives. The brothers all managed to escape and hid in a cave. Level Four: Laban was a very wicked man and had his heart set on the things of the world. He saw the great wealth of Lehi and wanted all the valuables for himself. Instead of trading the plates for the money and valuables, Laban falsely accused the brothers of being robbers and sent his guards to kill them. Lehi's sons had no other choice but to leave their property behind. Despite being chased through the city by the guards, Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi were able to escape. Outside the city walls they found a cave in which to hide. Exhausted, they all hid in the cavity of a rock. Story Title:"The Cave" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 3:28-31" Level One: Laman and Lemuel are angry. Look! There is an Angel! They pray and God helps Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi. Level Two: Laman and Lemuel get angry and hit Sam and Nephi with a rod. An Angel comes and stops them. Nephi tells his brothers to have faith in God. God will help them to get the plates. Level Three: Once they were safe in the cave, Laman and Lemuel got furious with Nephi and Sam because they lost all their money. Laman and Lemuel hit Sam and Nephi with a rod. Suddenly, an angel appeared and stopped Laman and Lemuel from hurting their brothers. Then, the angel told them to go back to Jerusalem where God was going to deliver Laban into their hands. Laman and Lemuel were afraid of Laban and his men. They didn't believe God could do as the angel had said. Nephi, who had become a leader over his brothers, told them to have faith in the Lord and they all went back to Jerusalem. Level Four: Once in the Cave, Laman and Lemuel became very angry with Nephi and Sam because Nephi's plan failed and they had lost all their money. Out of frustration, Laman and Lemuel blamed their younger brothers and started to beat them with a rod. Fortunately, an angel appeared and rebuked Laman and Lemuel. "Why do ye smite your brothers with a rod?" the angel asked. "Go up to Jerusalem again, and the Lord will deliver Laban into your hands". After saying that, the angel departed. Laman and Lemuel were afraid of Laban and his men. They wondered how the Lord would be able to do what the angel had said. For that reason, they doubted and could not make up their minds about what to do. "Let us be faithful in the Lord!", Nephi told them. Nephi, who had become a leader over his brothers, encouraged his brothers to have faith in the Lord and return to Jerusalem to fulfill the commandment. Story Title:"Sneaking into the City" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 4:1-19" Level One: Nephi has faith in God. He is going to Laban's house. Look! There is Laban! Level Two: Nephi really trusts God. He goes to Laban's house in Jerusalem. He sees Laban. Laban is drunk! Level Three: Nephi had great faith in God, so he decided to go into the city alone. Laman and Lemuel didn't believe like their younger brother, so they stayed behind. Once in the city of Jerusalem, Nephi made his way toward Laban's house. It was night. As he was walking he saw a drunken man lying on the ground. That man was Laban. Level Four: Since Nephi firmly believed that God would be able to help them get the plates from Laban, he decided to sneak into the city alone without knowing beforehand how God would deliver Laban. Laman and Lemuel did not have this kind of conviction and trust in God. They stayed behind. That night, while Nephi's brothers hid outside the city walls, Nephi crept into Jerusalem and went towards Laban's house. As Nephi got nearer, he saw a drunken man lying on the side of the road. To his surprise, he found that it was Laban! God had delivered him into Nephi's hands. Story Title:"Nephi Tricks Zoram" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 4:20-28" Level One: Nephi puts on Laban's clothes. Zoram is Laban's servant. I see Nephi talking to Zoram and getting the plates. Now, Zoram is with Nephi. Level Two: God tells Nephi to kill Laban. Even though he does not want to, Nephi kills Laban with a sword. He dresses up in Laban's clothes. Nephi asks Laban's servant, Zoram, to give the plates to him. Zoram obeys and follows Nephi out of the city. Level Three: When Nephi saw Laban, the Holy Ghost commanded him to kill Laban. Nephi had never done something like that before and did not want to kill. God knew Laban was wicked and told Nephi that it was better for one man to die than for many people to go without the scriptures. The Holy Ghost also told him that the Lord had delivered Laban into his hands. Nephi took the sword and cut off Laban's head. Nephi then took Laban's clothes and dressed up just like him. After that, Nephi headed to Laban's house. When he got there he told Laban's servant, Zoram, to get the plates and come with him. Zoram didn't hesitate to do so because he hadn't realized it was not really Laban. Level Four: Nephi saw Laban's sword and picked it up. At that moment, the Holy Ghost told him to kill Laban. Nephi had never done something like that before! Although he knew it was the opportunity to get the brass plates, he did not want to take a life. "Slay him, for the Lord hath delivered him into thy hands," the Holy Ghost said. It is better for one wicked man to die than for an entire people to go without the words of the prophets. Because God had commanded it, Nephi took Laban by the hair, and cut his head off with his own sword. Then, he took Laban's clothes and put them on. As Nephi was going to the treasury, where the plates were kept, he saw Laban's servant, Zoram, holding its keys. Nephi looked and sounded as if he were Laban. Therefore, when he told Zoram to get the plates, he obeyed without hesitation. Nephi and Zoram left the city together. Once Nephi was out of the city and saw his brothers he called to them so they would not be afraid. At that moment, Zoram realized his master was not with him and became afraid. Zoram tried to run away. Nephi, being large in stature, was able to stop Zoram. Nephi told Zoram that if he came with them he would be a free man. Story Title:"Return To Camp" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 4:29-38" Level One: Laman, Lemuel and Sam are scared. Then, they see Nephi. They are happy now. I see Nephi giving the plates to his father. He is happy too. They all thank God. Level Two: Laman, Lemuel and Sam are scared until they hear Nephi. Zoram wants to run, but Nephi talks to him and tells him to come with them. Lehi and Sariah see them coming back to camp. They are so happy! They all thank God. Level Three: When Laman, Lemuel and Sam saw Nephi, they got scared because they thought it was Laban. Then, Nephi shouted at them and they immediately recognized him. However, Zoram wanted to escape because Nephi was not his master. Nephi talked to Zoram and promised not to harm him. If Zoram followed him, he would become a free man. In the end, the four brothers and Zoram went with the brass plates into the desert. When Lehi and Sariah saw them, they were extremely happy. They had worried that the boys had been killed. Lehi and Nephi had obeyed the Lord and had obtained the brass plates. They all thanked God. Level Four: Thinking that Nephi was Laban; Laman, Lemuel and Sam became so frightened that they started to run away. They assumed that Laban had killed Nephi. Seeing his brothers flee, Nephi shouted at them, and upon hearing Nephi's voice, they stopped. At that point, Zoram realized that Nephi was not his master. Therefore, he tried to escape, but Nephi grabbed him and promised not to harm him if he would go with them. Zoram believed Nephi and decided to go with him. Finally, the four brothers and Zoram took the brass plates, and departed into the wilderness. When Lehi and Sariah saw them, they were extremely pleased about the return of their sons. Sariah had been so worried that her sons had been killed. Nephi and Lehi had obeyed the Lord and had been able to get the brass plates. They all rejoiced and thanked God. Story Title:"Ishmael's Daughters" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 7" Level One: Lehi's sons are going back to Jerusalem. God wants them to have wives to marry. They go find Ishmael and his family. I see them all going into the desert together. Level Two: God asks Lehi to send his sons back to Jerusalem for Ishmael and his family. He wants the brothers to be able to have a family. When they find Ishmael, he and his family go into the desert with Nephi and his brothers. On the way back, Laman, Lemuel and some others rebel get very angry. They want to kill Nephi. Later, they are sorry. Nephi tells them to pray to God for forgiveness. Level Three: The Lord wanted Lehi's sons to have wives so they could have a family. Those women could help them raise their children in the gospel. The Lord told Lehi to send his sons back to Jerusalem and bring Ishmael's family into the desert. Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi went to Jerusalem and explained everything to Ishmael. Ishmael and his family joined the brothers and went with them into the wilderness. On their way, Laman, Lemuel and some members of Ishmael's family rebelled and wanted to go back to Jerusalem. Nephi tried to help them remember all the things the Lord had done for them but Laman and Lemuel got so angry that they even thought of killing Nephi! Later, some of Ishmael's family talked to Laman and Lemuel and they repented. Then, they asked Nephi to forgive them. Nephi told them to pray to God for forgiveness. Level Four: The Lord wanted Lehi's sons to have wives so they could have families. Having a family was an important part of God's plan. Therefore, he spoke to Lehi once more. He asked him to send his sons back to Jerusalem, and bring down Ishmael and his family into the wilderness. Nephi and his brothers returned to Jerusalem. They went to Ishmael's house, and explained to him the reason why they were there. Ishmael had faith in God and trusted them, so he and his family took their journey with Lehi's sons into the wilderness. On their way back, Laman and Lemuel and some of Ishmael's family rebelled and wanted to return to the land of Jerusalem. Nephi reminded them of all the great things the Lord had done for them so as to make them change their minds. However, Laman and Lemuel got so angry with him that they sought to take away his life. One of the daughters of Ishmael, one of his sons, and also his wife spoke to them. After that, Laman and Lemuel repented and asked Nephi to forgive them for everything they had done against him. Nephi told them to pray to God for forgiveness, and so they did. Story Title:"The Tree of Life" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 11-12" Level One: Lehi has a dream. He can see a tree with white fruit. He eats the fruit and feels happy. He wants his family to taste the fruit. Level Two: Lehi has a dream. He sees a tree with good fruit on it. He eats the fruit and feels very happy. He wants his family to taste the fruit so they can feel happy too. Lehi sees a rod of iron that leads to the tree. Hold on to the rod. It will lead you back to God. Level Three: Lehi had another vision and told his family about it. He saw a tree full of pure white fruit in a large field. He tasted the fruit and felt very happy. He wanted to share it with his family. After eating the fruit he looked around and he saw a river near the tree. Sariah, Nephi, Sam and Lehi's daughters were at the head of it. They came nearer and tasted the fruit. Lehi was worried about Laman and Lemuel. They didn't want to taste the fruit. Lehi tried to help them obey the Lord's commandments. Then, he saw a rod of iron and a narrow path leading to the tree. People who held tightly to the rod of iron could get to the tree and taste the fruit. Those who didn't hold tight got lost because of a dark mist. There was also a large building on the other side of the river. People in the building were making fun of those who were eating the fruit. Many people who were eating fruit got embarrassed and left the tree. Those who were righteous held tight to the iron rod and partook of the fruit happily. Level Four: Lehi told his family about another dream he had. He had a vision of a man in a white robe that told him to follow him into a dark and dreary wilderness. After having traveled for many hours, Lehi prayed to God for help. Suddenly, he saw a large and spacious field in which there was a tree full of pure white fruit. Those who ate that delicious fruit would be filled with joy. When Lehi ate it, he felt so happy that he wanted his family to taste it since he knew it would make them happy too. Then, he saw a river running along near the tree. Sariah, Nephi and, Sam were standing at the head of it. Lehi beckoned to them, and they went and tasted the fruit. Lehi was happy, but at the same time worried about Laman and Lemuel because they did not want to come and partake of the fruit. He feared that they would be cast off from the presence of the Lord, so he tried to help them obey God's commandments. After that, Lehi saw a rod of iron and a narrow path leading to the tree. Many people held tightly to the rod to get to the tree and taste the fruit. Others were walking towards the path; however, because of the darkness, some of them wandered off the path and became lost. On the other side of the river, Lehi saw a great building full of people who were making fun of those who ate the fruit. Some who had eaten the fruit left the tree because people were mocking them. Those who were righteous held tight to the iron rod and partook of the fruit happily. This dream is a representation of many things in our lives. The devil is like the mists of darkness. The field is the world we live in. The tree is the love of God. The river represents how wickedness separates us from God. The rod of iron is the word of God that will lead us back home if we hold tight to it throughout our lives. The narrow path is that path which leads us to our Heavenly Father. Lastly, the spacious building is a representation for the pride of the World. Story Title:"Liahona" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 16:10-16" Level One: Lehi finds a ball! It is made of brass. It is called the Liahona. It helps Lehi and his family find their way. If they are good, they will not get lost. Level Two: God tells Lehi to travel far away. One morning, Lehi finds a gift from God: the Liahona. It is a brass ball. It helps Lehi to find food. It helps him to find his way. It works only if they are good. Level Three: One night, God told Lehi to go further into the wilderness. The following morning, Lehi found a gift from the Lord outside his tent. It was a brass ball called the Liahona. The Liahona was going to help Lehi and his family across the desert. If Lehi's family were faithful and obedient, the ball would work. The family gathered their tents, bows and arrows and started their journey. The Liahona helped them find food. Level Four: One night, God spoke to Lehi and asked him to take his journey further into the wilderness. The following morning, Lehi woke up and to his great astonishment he found a brass ball outside his tent. It was a gift from God called the Liahona. It pointed the way they should travel so that they would be safe and not get lost. In addition to this, messages from the Lord were written on it from time to time. It guided their course in the wilderness and helped them to find food only when the family was obedient and faithful to God's commandments. With the Liahona to help them, they all gathered some provisions, took their tents, bows, and arrows, and started their journey. They traveled for many days following the directions of the Liahona. Thanks to the Liahona, they were led to the most fertile parts of the wilderness. Story Title:"Nephi Breaks His Bow" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 17-32" Level One: Lehi's family is hungry. Nephi goes hunting. Oh, no! His bow breaks. Nephi makes a new bow out of wood. Then God helps him find food. Level Two: Lehi's family is hungry. Nephi and his brothers go hunting. Nephi's bow breaks! The family is sad. How will they eat? Nephi has faith and makes a new bow. He asks his father where to find food. The Liahona tells Nephi where to find food. Level Three: Lehi's family had run out of food, so Nephi and his brothers went hunting with their bows and arrows. Nephi's bow broke. The brothers were not able to bring home food for the family either. Their families were all hungry. Some of the family began to complain and blame God. Even Lehi blamed God! Nephi did not blame God. He had faith. Nephi found a stick and made a new bow. Before going hunting again, he asked his father to pray to God and ask the Lord where he should look for food. Ashamed of his complaints, Lehi repented and asked the Lord where to go. The Lord told Lehi look at the message on the Liahona. The Liahona pointed the way for Nephi to find food. Nephi hunted for food for his entire family. The family repented for complaining and thanked God for his help. Level Four: Having no food to eat, Nephi and his brothers decided to take their bows and arrows and go hunting. Nephi had a special steel bow. Unfortunately, Nephi's steel bow broke! Laman and Lemuel got terribly angry with Nephi and complained about being guided into the wilderness by God. They did not have faith. They worried that they would not be able to get any food for their hungry families. When they returned with empty hands, their families began to complain. Even Lehi murmured against the Lord. Luckily, Nephi still had faith and was inspired to make a new bow out of wood. Once it was finished, he armed himself with some arrows and stones. Before leaving, he said to his father, "Whither shall I go to obtain food?" Lehi prayed to God to find out where food could be found. The Lord told him to look at the Liahona for the answer. When Lehi looked at the Liahona, he could not believe his eyes! It had a message, which gave Nephi directions to get food for his family. Immediately, Nephi went up into the mountaintops with faith knowing he would find food. It was there where he was able to kill enough animals to satisfy their hunger. The family was happy when they saw Nephi holding the beasts he had killed. They humbled themselves before the Lord and gave thanks to him for his enormous help. Story Title:"Shocking the Brothers" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 17" Level One: God tells Nephi to build a ship. Laman and Lemuel laugh at him! Nephi touches them and shocks them. Oh! He has the power of God! Level Two: The Lord asks Nephi to build a ship. He does not know how. God says he will help him! Laman and Lemuel laugh at Nephi. They are angry with him too. The Lord tells Nephi to touch Laman and Lemuel. When Nephi touches them it shocks them! Laman and Lemuel see that Nephi has the power of God. Level Three: God asked Nephi to build a ship to carry his family to the Promised Land. Nephi had never built a ship before. The Lord said he would show Nephi how to build it. When Laman and Lemuel found out about the ship, they laughed at Nephi because they didn't believe he could do it. They would not help Nephi. After telling them to have faith in God, Nephi asked Laman and Lemuel to repent and not to rebel any more. Laman and Lemuel got very angry with Nephi. They wanted to push him into the sea. Nephi ordered them not to touch him because he was filled with the power of God. Laman and Lemuel did not touch him, but they did not repent and did not help. As they continued to disobey, the Lord told Nephi to touch them and shock them. When Laman and Lemuel realized that the power of God was with Nephi, they wanted to worship him. However, Nephi told them to always respect and love God. Level Four: One morning, while camping in the land Bountiful, Nephi heard the voice of the Lord command him to go up to the mountain. There the Lord told Nephi to build a ship to carry his family across the ocean to the Promised Land. Nephi had never built a ship before, but God said that he would help him. God would show him the design and how to make the tools he would need. When Laman and Lemuel saw that Nephi was about to build a ship, they began to murmur against him. They thought their brother was a fool for thinking that he would be able to build a ship to cross the great waters. Besides, they did not believe that God had commanded him to do such a thing. Consequently, they refused to help. After reminding Laman and Lemuel of the power of God and of the angel they had seen some time ago, Nephi asked his brothers to repent and not to be rebellious any longer. Laman and Lemuel became furious and wanted to throw him into the sea. As they were approaching Nephi, he commanded them not to touch him. Nephi was filled with the power of God. They did not touch him then, but did not help either. After a while, the Lord told Nephi to stretch forth his hand and touch Laman and Lemuel so he could show them his power. When Nephi stretched forth his hand, his brothers were shocked through the power of God. In the end, Laman and Lemuel fell down before their youngest brother and tried to worship him because of the power that had shaken them. Nephi told them not to worship him and said, "Worship the Lord thy God. " Story Title:"Nephi Builds a Ship" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 18:1-8" Level One: God helps Nephi and his family build the big ship! Look! The ship is done. Now they can go. Level Two: Nephi and his family work hard. God helps them build a big ship. They are happy and thankful to the Lord. God tells them to get ready for the long trip. They are ready to go to the Promised Land. Level Three: Nephi and his family worked hard. Under the guidance of God, they managed to build a great ship. They thanked the Lord for his help and guidance. Once the ship was finished, God asked them to gather all their belongings and provisions and go into the ship. Lehi and his whole family started their voyage towards the Promised Land. Level Four: With the guidance of God, Nephi and his family worked together and built a great ship. They were grateful to see that what they had made was amazing. They humbled themselves before the Lord and gave thanks for his blessings. "Arise and go down into the ship", God commanded them. That is exactly what they did. They prepared all things; many fruits, meat from the wilderness, honey in abundance, and seeds to plant in the new land. When all was ready, they went down into the ship. Lehi, his sons, their wives and children set out on their voyage with strong winds driving them towards the promised land. Story Title:"Crossing the Ocean" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 18:9-22" Level One: Laman and Lemuel are being mean and tie Nephi up. God sends a storm! They let Nephi go so the storm can stop. Level Two: Some people on the boat are not doing what is right. Laman and Lemuel get angry with Nephi and tie him up. Oh no, the Liahona stops working! God sends a storm. Laman and Lemuel are scared and untie Nephi. Nephi prays and the storm stops. Level Three: After sailing for many days, many people on the ship forgot about God. They sang, danced and started using bad language. Nephi was afraid that God would get angry with them, so he asked them to stop. Laman and Lemuel got angry and tied Nephi up to the mast of the ship. After they did this, the Liahona stopped working. Then they didn't know where to steer the ship. A violent storm broke out on the ocean and they began to be driven with the wind. Laman and Lemuel were really frightened and their families begged them to untie Nephi, but they do not listen. Lehi and Sariah become very ill. On the fourth day, the storm got worse. Laman and Lemuel realized that God had sent the storm. They became afraid for their lives. They repented and untied Nephi. Nephi prayed and then storm ceased. A great calm arose on the sea. Nephi was then able to use the Liahona to guide the ship to the Promised Land. Level Four: After having spent many days on the ship, Laman and Lemuel, Ishmael's sons and also their wives began to make themselves merry. They danced, sang, and spoke with much rudeness as if they had forgotten their Lord. Nephi feared that God would become angry with them, and that they all would be swallowed up in the depths of the sea. Therefore, Nephi asked them to stop. However, none of them listened to him because they did not like their younger brother being their leader. As a result, Laman and Lemuel tied Nephi up with ropes to the mast of the ship. Because of their wickedness, the Liahona ceased to work, and they were unable to steer the ship. To make matters worse, a terrible storm came upon the ocean, and they were driven back upon the waters for three days. Laman and Lemuel, along with many family members, became extremely frightened. Nephi's family begged Laman and Lemuel to untie Nephi. Despite their fear and obvious danger, they refused to untie Nephi. Lehi and Sariah are so upset that they become very ill. On the fourth day, the storm got even worse. Laman and Lemuel realized that God had sent the storm to punish them, and they were really afraid that they would all drown. Thus, they repented and let Nephi go. As soon as he was untied, Nephi picked up the Liahona and it started working again. He prayed, the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Nephi steered the ship, and it sailed again towards the Promised Land. Story Title:"The Promised Land" Scripture Reference:"1 Nephi 18:23-25" Level One: This is the Promised Land! Lehi and his family are very happy. The land is green. There are many animals. They thank God. Level Two: Lehi's family makes it to the Promised Land! It has a lot of plants and animals. They all thank God for helping them get there. Level Three: Lehi's family crossed the ocean and arrived at the Promised Land. They prepared the soil and planted the seeds they brought with them. The seeds from Jerusalem grew very well. On the new land, they found many animals and plants. They are blessed. They are filled with joy and grateful to the Lord for sending them to this land of plenty. Level Four: The ship crossed the ocean and Lehi's family finally arrived at the Promised Land. They were immensely grateful and thanked God for directing them safely to this new land. Upon arrival, they set up their tents, prepared the soil, and planted the seeds they brought from the land of Jerusalem. The crops grew abundantly. As they explored the new land, they found not only many different kinds of animals and plants, but also gold, silver, and copper. Nephi and his family were blessed in abundance. They were all filled with happiness and realized that the Promised Land was choice above all other lands. It was a beautiful place where they could raise their families unto the Lord. Story Title:"Enos Prays" Scripture Reference:"Enos 1:1-27" Level One: This is Enos. He is praying. He has faith in God. Level Two: Enos is thinking about Jesus. He kneels down and prays. He wants God to forgive him. God forgives Enos. Level Three: One day while walking in the forest, Enos started thinking about his father and the things he taught him about Jesus Christ. He knelt down and started praying to God. He wanted his sins to be forgiven. After much prayer, God told him his sins are forgiven because of his faith in Jesus Christ. Enos continued to pray and asked the Lord to bless his family and his people, the Nephites. God told Enos that he would bless them if they obeyed his commandments. Enos taught the gospel to the Nephites. Enos taught people about Jesus and God all throughout his life. Level Four: One day Enos went hunting in the forest. While he was walking he remembered his father's teachings concerning Jesus Christ. He knelt down and prayed to God all day long to be forgiven of his sins. While he was praying the Lord spoke to him: "Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee", God said. "How is it done?” Enos asked in astonishment. "Because of thy faith in Christ", God answered. Enos continued praying with great faith, and he asked the Lord to bless his family and his people, the Nephites. God's voice came into his mind again promising that he would bless them if they obeyed his commandments. Therefore, Enos preached to the Nephites because he wanted them to be blessed by believing in God and keeping his commandments. He wanted them to be happy and have joy in life. In fact, Enos spent his whole life teaching people about Jesus, serving God, and above all, loving him. Story Title:"Zeniff Travels" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 9–10" Level One: This is King Zeniff. His people live in peace. Level Two: Zeniff is the King of Nephites. King Laman gives them land, but it is a trick! They fight him and God helps them win. Level Three: Zeniff was a king over the Nephites. They are searching for a new land to live in. King Laman let them live in his land, but it was a trick. He wanted them to be his slaves. Zeniff's people built homes and fixed the walls around the cities. As soon as King Laman saw the Nephites were getting strong, he attacked them and stole their valuables. The Nephites ran away to the city of Nephi. Zeniff armed them with bows, arrows and swords and they all prayed to God for help. God blessed them and they defeated the Lamanites. Then, Zeniff put guards around the city to protect themselves from the Lamanites, and they lived in peace and harmony for many years. Level Four: Zeniff was a righteous leader over a group of Nephites. He and his family, together with many other families, left their homes in Zarahemla and went up into the wilderness to return to the land of Nephi. They desired to possess the land of their father's first inheritance. Once there, Zeniff and four of his men asked King Laman if they could live in his land. The King allowed them to have two of his cities: the land of Nephi and the land of Shilom. However, what King Laman really wanted was to have them living in his land to make them his slaves. Therefore, he immediately ordered his people to depart out of the land so that Zeniff and his people could posses it. Zeniff's people built homes, begin to till the ground, and fixed the walls around their cities. When King Laman realized that they had began to multiply and prosper in the land, and that they were becoming very powerful, he sent his people to attack the Nephites and steal their possessions. As soon as the Nephites become aware of the situation, they ran away to the city of Nephi. There, Zeniff armed them with all manner of weapons, and they went out to meet the Lamanites in battle. Before the battle, the Nephites prayed to God for help, and he blessed them with so much strength that they were able to defeat the Lamanites. Zeniff then put guards around their cities to protect his people from the Lamanites. For many years, the Nephites lived in peace and harmony. Story Title:"King Noah and Abinadi" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 11-16" Level One: Noah is a bad King. Abinadi is a prophet. He tells the people to believe in Jesus Christ. Noah is angry and sends Abinadi to prison. Level Two: Noah is a bad King. He is wicked and does not obey God. He teaches the people to sin and is lazy. God sends a prophet named Abinadi. He tells the people to believe in Jesus Christ or be destroyed. Noah is angry and sends Abinadi to prison. Level Three: Zeniff grew old, so his son Noah was appointed King. Noah was not like his father and he didn't obey God's commandments. He was wicked. He even replaced good priests for ones who taught the people to sin. Noah was lazy and he taxed people heavily to build luxurious buildings for himself. God sent Abinadi, a Nephite prophet, to preach repentance. Abinadi told the people that if they didn't believe in Jesus Christ they would not be saved. King Noah got furious with him and asked the priests to bring him to his palace to be judged. They wanted to trick him so they could put him to death. Level Four: When Zeniff grew old, his son Noah was appointed King. He was not a good king like his father. Noah ruled in wickedness and would not obey God's commandments. He even replaced the good priests his father had called with wicked ones who taught the people to sin. King Noah was so lazy that he forced the Nephites to give him everything he needed to live, and he taxed his people heavily so that he could build luxurious buildings decorated with gold, silver, and expensive materials. God sent a prophet named Abinadi to preach repentance to the wicked King Noah and his people. Abinadi did exactly what the Lord had commanded him. He warned the people that if they did not repent and if they did not believe in Jesus Christ, they would not be saved. When King Noah heard what Abinadi had said, he became very angry. He hardened his heart against Abinadi and ordered the priests to bring him to his palace in order to condemn him to death. In the palace the King and his priests questioned Abinadi and listened to what he had to say. King Noah and his priests were wicked and refused to believe Abinadi, so they tied him up and threw him into prison. Story Title:"Alma Listens to Abinadi" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 17:1-4" Level One: Alma is a priest. He believes Abinadi. King Noah gets angry with Alma. Alma runs away and hides. He wants to repent. Level Two: King Noah and his people do not believe Abinadi. Only one priest named Alma believes him. Alma asks King Noah to set Abinadi free, but King Noah says no. Noah is angry with Alma and now wants to send Alma to prison. Alma runs away and hides, where he writes Abinadi's words. Level Three: Neither King Noah nor his people believe Abinadi. There was one priest, however, who listened to him and trusted his words. His name was Alma. Alma asked King Noah to release Abinadi! Noah refused and instead became angry with Alma and wanted to kill him. He sent his guards after Alma. Alma ran away and, fortunately, was not found. While he was hiding, he wrote the words Abinadi had spoken. Level Four: Neither King Noah nor his people believe Abinadi. Alma, one of Noah's priests, was the only person who listened to Abinadi. He believed his words were true. Alma pleads with King Noah to release Abinadi, but King Noah refused to do so. Instead he became enraged with Alma and sent his servants to put him to death. Fortunately, Alma ran away and hid so that nobody could find him. While he was hiding he wrote all the words that Abinadi had spoken. Story Title:"Abinadi is Killed" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 17:5-20" Level One: Wicked King Noah kills Abinadi. Abinadi only cares about doing what is right. He believes in Jesus Christ. Level Two: King Noah is trying to kill Abinadi. Abinadi tells him he will die too if he does this. Noah gets scared, but his priests still kill Abinadi. He burns in the fire. Level Three: King Noah told Abinadi to take back the words he had said against him and his people. Abinadi said God had sent him and said he would rather die than deny his words. Abinadi told King Noah that if he were killed, the King would be killed the same way as Abinadi. Consequently, King Noah was frightened. He was about to release Abinadi when the priests prevented him from doing so. In the end, King Noah sentenced him to death. Abinadi was tied to a stake and set fire. When the flames began to burn him, he prophesied that King Noah would suffer the same pains of death by fire. Level Four: After spending three days in prison, Abinadi was again brought before King Noah. "For this cause thou shalt be put to death unless thou wilt recall all the words which thou has spoken evil concerning me and my people", King Noah said bluntly. "I will not recall the words which I have spoken unto you concerning this people, for they are true!" said Abinadi. Abinadi also warned the King that if he killed him, he would shed innocent blood, and that would stand forever as a testimony against him. After hearing that, King Noah became extremely fearful. When the priests realized that King Noah was about to release Abinadi, they shouted at him at the top of their voices. The King decided to sentence Abinadi to death. The priests grabbed him, tied him to a stake, and burned him to death. As the flames began to scorch him, Abinadi cried to King Noah telling him that he would be killed in the same way, even death by fire. Story Title:"Waters of Mormon" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 18" Level One: These are the Waters of Mormon. Alma baptizes the Nephites here. He also ordains priests. They are the Church of Christ. Level Two: Alma escapes and writes Abinadi's words. He teaches Abinadi's message in the forest near a lake called the Waters of Mormon. He baptizes those who believe. He also ordains priests. They are called the Church of Christ. In the end, they are all together in unity and love. Level Three: Alma escaped from King Noah's servants and wrote Abinadi's words. He started teaching Abinadi's message to the Nephites and told them to have faith in Jesus Christ. He taught them about repentance. Alma hid in the forest near a place called the Waters of
Those who believed were baptized in the Waters of Mormon and filled with the grace of God. They were called the Church of Christ. Alma had the authority from the Lord to baptize and ordain priests. Alma was pleased that he and the followers of Christ were living together in love and unity. Level Four: Alma, who had escaped from King Noah's servants, hid for many days. While he was hiding, he repented of his sins and wrote down what the prophet Abinadi had said. Alma was inspired to teach the words of Abinadi the prophet. Alma secretly taught many of the people Abinadi's message near a beautiful place called the Waters of Mormon. He told them to have faith in Jesus Christ, and taught them about repentance. Those who believed his teachings always gathered near the waters of Mormon to listen to Alma. Many people repented and were baptized in the Waters of Mormon. About two hundred and four people were baptized by Alma, and filled with the grace of God. This group of people was called the church of Christ. Having the authority from the Lord, Alma ordained priests, commanded them to preach the gospel, to give thanks and worship their God. Alma was pleased with his people and their righteousness. They loved the Lord and lived together in unity and love. Story Title:"Return to Zarahemla" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 22" Level One: The Lamanites find the people of Alma. They are mean and tell them they cannot pray! Alma and his people escape and thank the Lord. Level Two: The Lamanites find the people of Alma and trick them. They tell them that if they show the Lamanites to the land of Nephi, they will leave them alone. But they are mean and break their promise. They try to get the Nephites to not pray! The people of Alma pray in their hearts and they escape. They thank God for his help. Level Three: One day, the Lamanites appear in the land of Alma and his people. Alma and his people are frightened! Alma reminds them to pray to God for help. The Lamanites are lost and promise not to bother Alma's people if they show them the way to the land of Nephi. However, as soon as they get home, the Lamanites break their promise and return to the people of Alma. They try and prevent Alma's people from praying to God. Despite this, the people of Alma continue to pray in their hearts. God hears their prayers and helps them escape. They escape at night while the Lord keeps the Lamanites in a deep sleep. After twelve days in the wilderness, the people of Alma arrive in Zarahemla and join the Nephites. Once there, they give thanks to God for his help. Level Four: One day while Alma and his people were working in their fields, the Lamanites appeared in their land. The people of Alma were so frightened that they ran to the city of Helam for safety. Alma reminded his people that God would help them, so they all began to pray. The Lamanites made them a promise that if Alma showed them the way that led to their land of Nephi, they would not bother his people. Alma told them the way to return to their own land. However, the Lamanites broke their promise. They returned and took possession of the land of Helam. Alma's people lost their freedom. The Lamanites warned them that if they were caught praying they would be put to death. Although Alma and his people didn't raise their voices to the Lord, they kept on praying in their hearts. God heard their prayers, gave them immense strength. God told Alma that he would help them escape from the Lamanites. Alma and his people gathered their food and animals at night. The following morning, while God kept the Lamanites in a profound sleep, they were able to leave the city. After they had been in the wilderness for twelve days, they arrived at Zarahemla. Once there, they all gave thanks to God for his help and guidance. Story Title:"King Benjamin Teaches" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 1-6" Level One: This is King Benjamin. He is very old. His son is Mosiah. He will be the next King. King Benjamin tells his people to serve and obey God. Level Two: King Benjamin brings peace to Zarahemla. Because he is old, he announces his son Mosiah will be the next king. One day, King Benjamin tells his people that if they serve each other, it is serving God. Level Three: A righteous king named Benjamin brought peace to Zarahemla. He worked with his people and was not a burden to them. He loved and served them all of his life. He grew old and appointed his son, Mosiah, as the next king. Before he died, King Benjamin wanted to speak to his people. So he gathered all his people around the temple. People brought their families to listen. The group was so large that the King had a large platform was created so that everyone could hear. He taught them to serve the Lord by serving one another, and asked them to obey God's commandments. He promised them that by keeping the commandments of God, his people would again return and live with God and by happy while in this life. Level Four: Peace was brought to the land of Zarahemla thanks to a righteous king named Benjamin. King Benjamin obeyed the commandments of God and was not a burden on his people. He worked hard alongside his people and served them in righteousness. As King Benjamin grew old, he decided to tell his people that he would confer the kingdom upon one of his sons, Mosiah. In order to make this proclamation and be able to speak to his people one last time, King Benjamin asked all the people to gather at the temple. A great number of people and their families, from all over the land, gathered themselves together and went up to the temple to hear the words of their King. The group was so large that a large platform was created so that everyone could hear. After announcing that Mosiah would be the next king, he taught them that if they served one another, they would be serving the Lord. He admonished them to obey God's commandments and promised them that if they did they would all one day return to live with God and be filled with love and peace in this life. Story Title:"Mosiah and Alma" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 25" Level One: Look! Mosiah makes Alma the high priest of the Church of God. They teach people faith in God. Level Two: Mosiah appoints Alma to be the high priest of the Church of God. There are seven churches with priests and teachers. They teach the people repentance and faith in God. Level Three: King Benjamin appointed his righteous son Mosiah to be King. Mosiah made Alma the high priest of the Church of God in the land. However, one leader can't meet everyone's needs. So because there were many Nephites, Alma divided the people into seven bodies and ordained priests and teachers who preached repentance and faith in God to the people. Alma was the high priest and oversaw the Church of Christ in the land. Level Four: King Benjamin appointed his son Mosiah to be the new King because he was a righteous man. When Alma and his people arrived at Zarahemla, Mosiah made him the leader of the Church of God in the land and gave him the authority to organize it. At that time, there were so many inhabitants there that they could not all meet together. For that reason, they came together in seven different bodies called churches. Each one had priests and teachers. Alma was the high priest of the land and over the churches. Every priest preached repentance and faith in God as it was delivered to him by the mouth of Alma. The church grew and the people were all blessed and prospered in the land. Story Title:"Alma the Younger" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 8-10" Level One: Alma the Younger is Alma's son. He is wicked. He wants to destroy the Church! Level Two: Alma the Younger is Alma's son. He and the four sons of King Mosiah are wicked. They want to destroy the Church and steal people's hearts. Mosiah and Alma are worried and pray to God for his help. Level Three: Alma had a son, called Alma the Younger, who was wicked because he didn't keep the commandments of God. He and the four sons of King Mosiah wanted to destroy the Church and steal people's hearts. Mosiah and Alma were worried and prayed to God for their repentance of their sins. Level Four: Alma had a son named Alma, who was called Alma the Younger. Instead of being as righteous as his father was, he did not believe in keeping the commandments of God and became a very wicked man. To make matters worse, he made friends with the four sons of King Mosiah, and all of them sought to destroy the Church! They persuaded the people of the Lord to behave wickedly and tried hard to steal away their hearts. Since both Alma and King Mosiah were deeply sad and worried about their sons, they prayed with much faith to God that they would change and repent of their sins. Story Title:"Alma is Taught" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 27" Level One: Look! God sends an angel. Alma the Younger cannot talk. His father prays for him. Level Two: God sends an angel to Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah. Alma cannot talk after he hears from the angel! His father gathers people to pray for him. Then, Alma the Younger can speak again. Level Three: One day, the Lord sent an angel. It was sent to convince them of the Lord's authority and power. The angel spoke so loudly that the ground shook and the five young men fell down in astonishment. Alma the Younger was so shocked that he became dumb and very weak. The four brothers took him to his father's house. Alma was pleased because God had listened to his prayers. He gathered many people to pray and fast for Alma the Younger's recovery. After two days, Alma the Younger got strong again and was able to speak. He was also happy because he knew God loved him so he and the four brothers repented of their sins and started preaching the word of God all through Zarahemla. Level Four: Alma the Younger and the sons of King Mosiah: Ammon, Aaron, Omner and Himni, kept on trying to destroy the Church of God. One day, an angel of the Lord appeared and spoke to them in such a loud voice that the ground shook. In great astonishment, the five young men fell to the earth. He ordered Alma to stand up and listen to him. "Why persecutes thou the Church of God?" the angel asked him. "Behold, the Lord hath heard the prayers of thy father, and I have come to convince you of His power", he explained to them. After saying this, the angel departed. Due to the fact that Alma felt terribly shocked, he became dumb and so weak that he couldn't move his hands. Therefore, the sons of Mosiah immediately carried him to his father's house, and explained to him what had happened to them. Alma was rejoiced because he knew that God had answered to his prayers, and that it was him who had done that for his son and his friends. Then, Alma asked many people to gather together in order to fast and pray to God to help Alma the Younger become strong again. After two days and nights, thanks to the Lord and the people's prayers, Alma the Younger was able to move and speak. He was extremely glad because he realized that God loved him, and for that reason he had forgiven him. Not only Alma the Younger, but also the sons of Mosiah, repented of their sins and were truly sorry for the trouble they had caused. Consequently, they decided to undo the wrong they had done, preaching the word of God throughout all the land of Zarahemla. Story Title:"Mission to the Lamanites" Scripture Reference:"Mosiah 28:1-9" Level One: The four sons of Mosiah repent. Now, they want to teach the gospel to the Lamanites. Level Two: The four sons of Mosiah and want to share the gospel with the Lamanites. Their father fears for their lives and asks God. The Lord tells him to let them go. Level Three: After repenting of their sins, the four sons of Mosiah told their father they wanted to share the gospel with the Lamanites to cure their hatred towards the Nephites. King Mosiah feared for their lives so he prayed to the Lord. God told him to let them go and that he would protect them; so the four brothers went into the desert to preach the word to the Lamanites. As King Mosiah did not have any of his sons to confer the kingdom, he gave the brass plates to Alma the Younger. He also told him to protect the plates according to God's commandments and to hand them down from generation to generation. Level Four: Once Mosiah's sons had repented of their sins, they returned to his father, King Mosiah, to express their desire to share the blessings of the gospel with the Lamanites. They believed that in that way, they might cure the Lamanites of their hatred towards the Nephites. As King Mosiah seriously feared for their lives, he prayed to God to ask him whether or not he should let them go. The Lord told him that he should because many Lamanites would believe in their words, and he added that he shouldn't worry since he would provide them with his protection. Therefore, Mosiah's sons took their journey into the wilderness to preach the word among the Lamanites. Since King Mosiah had none of his sons to confer the kingdom upon, he made the decision to take the brass plates and give them to Alma the Younger. While doing that, King Mosiah commanded him that he should keep and preserve the plates according to the commandments of God. He told him that he would also be in charge of handing them down from one generation to another. Story Title:"King Lamoni" Scripture Reference:"Alma 17:8-27" Level One: Look at Ammon! He is talking with King Lamoni. The King likes Ammon and lets him be his servant. Level Two: Ammon is a prisoner in the land of Ishmael. Now he is talking to the king. The king wants Ammon to marry one of his daughters. Ammon refuses but becomes the King's servant. Level Three: The four sons of Mosiah left Zarahemla and each went to different cities. Ammon went to the land of Ishmael. First, the Lamanites took him prisoner and carried him before King Lamoni. Once there, he explained to the king that he did not mean to harm anyone, and that he only wanted to live among his people. The king ordered his men to set him free, and offered him to marry one of his daughters. Ammon turned down his offer, but asked him if he could be his servant. The King accepted, and assigned him to watch over his sheep. Level Four: When the four sons of Mosiah left Zarahemla to teach the Lamanites the gospel, they each went to a different city. Ammon went to the land of Ishmael. As soon as he arrived at that city, he was taken prisoner. The Lamanites grabbed him, tied him up, and carried him before their king, Lamoni. Then, Ammon told King Lamoni that he did not want to harm anyone but that it was his desire to live among his people for a time, and perhaps even until the day he died. The King was so pleased with Ammon's words that he ordered his men to untie him. After that, the King asked him if he wanted to marry one of his daughters. However, Ammon respectfully declined his offer, and told him that what he really wanted was to become one of his servants. The King accepted and assigned Ammon to watch over his flocks of sheep, according to the custom of the Lamanites. Story Title:"Ammon and the Sheep" Scripture Reference:"Alma 17:27-39" Level One: Oh no! Lamanite robbers try to steal the king's sheep. Ammon has the power of God! He fights and defeats them all. Level Two: Ammon and other servants are watching the king's sheep. Suddenly, some Lamanite robbers try to steal the animals. Ammon fights them all with the power of God. Level Three: One day, when Ammon and other men were watching the King's sheep, some Lamanites tried to steal the animals. The servants were scared but Ammon was not. He knew it was his chance to show the Lamanites the power of God and win their hearts. Ammon suggested the other servants search for the animals and bring them back. They followed him and, in the end, they managed to do it. Unfortunately, the robbers were back and tried to steal the sheep again. Ammon fought them all and defeated them with the power of God. Level Four: Three days went by, Ammon and some other servants were taking the flocks to get water when a certain number of Lamanites scattered the sheep in order to steal them. The servants were really scared because they knew that King Lamoni was going to punish them for what had happened. Ammon knew that it was his chance to use the Lord's power to win the hearts of the Lamanites, so that they would listen to his teachings. Therefore, Ammon told them to go in search of the flocks, gather them together and bring them back to the watering place. The servants were able to get all of the sheep gathered again. However, the Lamanite robbers came back to scatter their animals again. Ammon told the servants to guard the sheep while he fought against them. The robbers did not fear Ammon because they took for granted that they would be able to kill him easily. What they did not know was that the power of God was with Ammon. Therefore, he started throwing stones at them with his sling and with so much power that those men could not believe their eyes! To their surprise, they could not even hit him with their stones, so they took their clubs to kill him. Nevertheless, Ammon cut off the arms of all the men who lifted their clubs to smite him. Frightened, the Lamanite robbers finally ran away. In the end, Ammon was able to defeat a group of more than twenty men, demonstrating in that way the miraculous power of God. Story Title:"Teaching King Lamoni" Scripture Reference:"Alma 18:1-41" Level One: Look! King Lamoni cannot believe the power of Ammon. Now Ammon is teaching King Lamoni about God. Level Two: King Lamoni is astonished at the power of Ammon. He is also afraid because he thinks Ammon is the Great Spirit. Ammon tells him he is only a servant of God and asks Lamoni to learn about the Lord. Lamoni accepts. Level Three: The servants brought King Lamoni the cut-off arms smitten by Ammon's sword. The king was astonished and speechless to see Ammon's power. He even thought that Ammon could be the Great Spirit. Ammon told him he was only a servant of God, so Lamoni asked him about the power he had used to defeat the Lamanite robbers. Consequently, Ammon asked if he would like to learn about God and the king accepted. Level Four: King Lamoni was absolutely astonished at seeing what his servants had brought him. It was the cut-off arms that had been smitten off by Ammon's sword! When they told him what Ammon had done to preserve his flocks, the king gaped; he could not believe his ears! He was totally amazed at Ammon's great power, and at the same time he felt afraid of him because he supposed that Ammon was the Great Spirit. Then, Ammon came to the king to explain to him he was not the Great Spirit, but a servant of God. The king did not speak for an hour! Finally, King Lamoni offered Ammon anything he wanted if he would tell him what power he had used to defeat the Lamanite robbers. Therefore, Ammon asked him if he wanted to learn about God. The king accepted. Story Title:"King Lamoni is Struck" Scripture Reference:"Alma 18:41–43 19:1-12" Level One: King Lamoni falls to the ground. He sees Jesus Christ and is filled with the Holy Ghost. Level Two: King Lamoni listens to Ammon and prays to God to forgive his sins. Then, he falls to the ground. People think he is dead, but he is not. When he wakes up, he tells how he has seen Jesus Christ. Now, the king and the queen are filled with the Holy Ghost. Level Three: King Lamoni listened to Ammon and prayed to God. He wanted the Lord to forgive him of his sins. Then, Lamoni fell to the ground. Everybody thought he was dead and wanted to bury him. However, his wife did not think so and asked Ammon to help the king. Ammon told her Lamoni was under the power of God and that he would wake up the following day. When Lamoni woke up he said he had seen Jesus Christ. Both the king and the queen were filled with the Holy Ghost. Level Four: After listening to Ammon, King Lamoni believed all his words and prayed to God to be forgiven of his sins. Then, the king fell to the ground as if he were dead. His servants carried him to his wife, and laid him on a bed. As two days had passed and the king had not woken up, everybody thought he was dead, so they decided to bury him. However, the queen believed that her husband was alive, and since she knew that Ammon was powerful she asked him to help the king. Ammon assured her that Lamoni was not dead, but under the power of God, and that he would not wake up until the following day. Fortunately, Ammon was right. The next day King Lamoni got up and said he had seen Jesus Christ. Both the king and the queen were filled with the Holy Ghost. Story Title:"Ammon's Brothers" Scripture Reference:"Alma 20" Level One: Ammon tries to help his brothers. Lamoni helps Ammon. They both teach Lamoni’s father about God. Level Two: Ammon's needs to free his brothers so he asks King Lamoni to help him. They travel and meet Lamoni's father on their way. He thinks Ammon is a liar, but Ammon teaches him the gospel. Level Three: Ammon told Lamoni his brothers were kept captive in the land of Middoni, so the king decided to help him free his brothers. They traveled together but on their way they met Lamoni's father, the king over all the land. Lamoni's father was disappointed with his son because he had not come to a celebration given for all the kings in the area. Besides, when he saw Ammon with his son, he wanted to kill him because Ammon was considered a liar. He ordered his son to do so, but Lamoni refused. Consequently, Lamoni's father wanted to kill his son too, but Ammon protected him and wounded the king's arm. Scared, the king offered Ammon half of his kingdom if he didn't kill him. Ammon promised not to kill him but asked him to let his son govern the kingdom and free his brothers. Lamoni's father became astonished at his words so he asked Ammon to teach him the gospel as well. Level Four: After King Lamoni was converted; Ammon told him that his brothers were being kept captive in the land of Middoni. Lamoni appeared to be deeply moved by what he had heard, so he made the decision to go with Ammon to help him free his brothers. As they were traveling they met King Lamoni's father, who was king over all the land. Bitterly disappointed, he asked his son the reason why he had not come to the celebration he had put on for all the kings in the area. When he saw that Lamoni was with Ammon, who he considered a lying Nephite, he became so angry that he ordered his son to kill Ammon. Since King Lamoni refused to do so, his father became even angrier, and tried to kill him. Ammon stepped forward to protect King Lamoni, and the king tried to kill him too. Nevertheless, Ammon defended himself and wounded the king's arm. Being scared that Ammon could kill him, the king said to him: " If thou wilt spare me I will grant unto thee whatsoever thou wilt ask, even to half of the kingdom". "If thou wilt grant that my brethren be cast out of prison…I will let you go", Ammon answered. Lamoni's father accepted not only because he had realized that Ammon didn't want to hurt him, but also because he had seen the love Ammon had for his son. The king was so astonished at the words both Ammon and his son had spoken that he was desirous to learn them. Consequently, he invited Ammon to teach him the gospel as well. Story Title:"The Anti-Nephi Lehi's" Scripture Reference:"Alma 23-25" Level One: Ammon is teaching the gospel. People repent and promise not to fight. Now they are burying their swords. Level Two: Ammon teaches the gospel. A lot of people repent and join the Church. They are the Anti-Nephi Lehies. Some Lamanites are angry and attack them but the Anti-Nephi Lehies only pray. The Lamanites join the Church and promise not to fight anymore. Level Three: Ammon taught people about the gospel and thousands repented. They joined the church under the name of Anti-Nephi Lehies. They regretted causing wars so they promised God not to use their weapons anymore. Consequently, they buried their swords. The Lamanites who had not repented were angry and wanted to destroy them, however the Anti-Nephi Lehies decided to not fight back. When the Lamanites attacked them, they started praying so the Lamanites realized they would not fight them. They threw down their weapons and joined the people of Ammon. They promised God not to fight any longer. Level Four: Once Ammon had taught them the gospel, thousand of Lamanites repented and joined the Church. They were good hardworking people who called them selves Anti-Nephi Lehies, or the people of Ammon. As they very much regretted all the wars they had caused, they promised God they would not kill anymore, and that they would never use weapons again for the shedding of man's blood. As a testimony, they buried their swords deep in the earth. Certain Lamanites who had not repented were furious with the people of Ammon, and sought to destroy them. Although the Anti-Nephi Lehies knew that those Lamanites had begun to make preparations for war against them, they decided not to fight back; they chose to suffer death rather than to defend themselves. When the wicked Lamanites came and began killing them, the people of God lay down and prayed, which made the Lamanites realize that they would not fight back. Feeling truly sorry for the people they had killed, the Lamanites repented and threw down their weapons of war. In the end, they joined the people of Ammon, and gave God their promise that they would not fight any longer. Story Title:"The Zoramites" Scripture Reference:"Alma 31" Level One: The Zoramites stand on a Rameumptom to thank God. Poor people cannot get into the church. Ammon has an idea! Level Two: The Zoramites are wicked so Alma and his brothers want to preach the word of God to them. Their churches have a platform, called the Rameumptom. They use it to stand on and thank God. Ammon finds out they do not let poor people in their churches. He has an idea! Level Three: The Zoramites once belonged to the Church of God but had become very wicked. The Nephites did not want them to join the Lamanites, so Alma and his brothers wanted to preach the word of God to them. When they arrived at their land, they found out that the Zoramites had built churches, called synagogues, with a Rameumptom in the center. The Rameumptom was a platform to stand on to thank God. However, poor people were not allowed into churches. Ammon felt sad about it and had a great idea. Level Four: In the East of Zarahemla lived the Zoramites, who once belonged to the Church of God but had become very wicked. The Nephites wanted to prevent the Zoramites from joining the Lamanites. Consequently, one day Alma and his brothers went to their land to preach the word of God. Once there, they were astonished at seeing what the Zoramites had built; there were churches that they called synagogues. In the center of each there was a Rameumptom, or a great platform on which they stood in turns to thank God. To Ammon's surprise, they did not even allow the Zoramites who were poor inside the churches. Ammon felt immensely sad about that situation. Fortunately, he came up with a great idea. Story Title:"The Word of God" Scripture Reference:"Alma 32" Level One: Look! Alma is preaching the word of God to the Zoramites that are poor. Level Two: Alma teaches the gospel to the Zoramites who are poor. He says the word of God is like a seed. They have to plant it and look after it until it becomes a tree, which springs up in their lives forever. Level Three: Alma decided to start preaching the gospel to the people who are poor in the land of Zoram since they were not allowed into churches. He told them that the word of God was like a seed. They had to plant it and look after it until it became stronger. Then, they would have a tree springing up in their lives forever. Level Four: As Alma believed that it was not necessary to be inside a church to pray or worship God, and since the poor people in the land of Zoram were not allowed in the churches, he decided to start preaching the gospel to them outside. He taught them that the word of God was like a seed. If they planted it in their hearts, looked after and nourished it with their faith in God, it would grow until it took root and be stronger. In the end, it would become a tree, which would spring up in their lives forever. Story Title:"Fortifying Their Cities" Scripture Reference:"Alma 50" Level One: Moroni is courageous. He is captain of the Nephite armies. The Nephites are getting ready to fight the Lamanites. Level Two: The Lamanites are afraid of the Nephites because of their armor, but attack them anyway. God helps Moroni, the chief captain of the Nephites, and tells Alma to inform Moroni about the Lamanites' plan. The Nephites are on both sides of the river. The Lamanites try to escape but they cannot. Moroni stops the fight and tells them to give up their weapons. They obey and promise not to fight against the Nephites ever again. Level Three: Moroni was the chief captain of the Nephites, who were well equipped for war. However, the Lamanites were afraid of them because of their armor. Therefore, the Lamanites decided to go into the desert and attack the weakest part of Moroni's people. Due to the help of God, Alma informed Moroni about the Lamanites' plan so Moroni split his army into two, and waited for the enemy on both sides of the river. When the Lamanites tried to escape by crossing the river, they could not. As the Nephites were fighting for their families, land, and church, God preserved them. The moment Moroni saw the Lamanites' terror; he stopped the battle and ordered them to give up their weapons. The Lamanites promised not fight against the Nephites ever again. Level Four: Moroni, a righteous man full of courage who was chief captain of the Nephite armies, prepared his people for wars against the Lamanites fortifying their cities in a way that had never done before. Even though the Lamanites were many more in number, they only had their swords, bows, arrows, and stones; so they felt terribly afraid of the Nephites because of their armor. Therefore, the Lamanites decided to march into the wilderness and attack the weakest part of the people. Moroni sent spies to watch the Lamanites, and he also asked Alma to pray to God for help. With the Lord's help, Alma informed Moroni about the Lamanites' plan. Consequently, Moroni split his army into two. Then, the battle began. The Lamanites tried to escape by crossing the river, but more Nephites were waiting for them on the other side. In spite of the fact that the Lamanites fought with greater strength than ever, it was not enough because God supported and preserved the Nephites. When Moroni saw their terror, he commanded his men to stop fighting, and ordered the Lamanites to give up his weapons. The Lamanites would not be killed if they swore not to fight the Nephites anymore. Having realized that they were all about to be destroyed, the Lamanites promised Moroni that they would never come to war against them again. Story Title:"The Title of Liberty" Scripture Reference:"Alma 46" Level One: Moroni is waving a flag. It is the Title of Liberty. People are happy who obey the Lord. Level Two: Moroni is waving a flag called the Title of Liberty. It helps the people protect their freedom and religion. They fight for their families, religion and land. Now they are happy again! Level Three: Moroni was angry because some of his people refused to defend their religion, freedom and peace. So he put a flag on a pole, called “The Title of Liberty”, and started to pray to God. He went among his people and, waving the flag, he asked the Lord to preserve their liberty and protect their freedom. When people heard his words they promised to obey God's commandments and fight for their land, religion, and families. Moroni placed a Title of Liberty on every tower in the land to plant the standard of liberty among his people and have peace again. Level Four: Seeing many of his people seeking to destroy the Church of God, and refusing to take up arms in defense of their religion, freedom, and peace, Captain Moroni was filled with anger. Therefore, he tore his own coat to make a flag out of it. Then, he wrote a message on it to remind his people to defend their country, religion, and families. After that, he put the flag on a pole, and called it “The Title of Liberty”. He dressed in his armor, and bowed himself to the earth to pray to God for protection of his people and freedom in the land. Waving the Title of Liberty, Moroni went among the people saying in a loud voice: "Let us preserve our liberty!" After hearing his words, people from all over the land promised to obey God's commandments and swore to fight for their land, religion, and families. Moroni placed a Title of Liberty on every tower that was in the land, planting the standard of liberty among his people. In that way, the Nephites kept their freedom, and began to have peace again. Story Title:"The Army of Helaman" Scripture Reference:"Alma 56-57" Level One: This is Helaman. He is the captain of the Nephite army. They are brave and have faith in God. The Lord protects them. Level Two: Helaman is the captain of the Nephite army. They are brave and win. They have great faith in God, so nobody dies in the battle. They all thank the Lord. Level Three: Helaman was a captain of the Nephite army and leader of thousands of young warriors whose parents had promised never to fight again. Therefore, they decided to fight for their freedom bravely and drive the enemy away. They had great faith in God, and when the battle was finished Helaman realized none of them had been killed! They knew it was because of the Lord's protection. Level Four: Helaman was a captain in the Nephite army who led two thousand young warriors into battle. Since their parents had taken an oath that they would never fight again, those young men were so courageous and strong that they decided to help the Nephite army to fight for their freedom. Although they had never fought before, they took their weapons of war and bravely defended their country until they drove the enemy away. Once the battle finished, Helaman found that his men had been hurt, but miraculously none of them had been killed due to their great faith in God. Helaman and the whole army were filled with joy and they all gave thanks to the Lord for his protection. Story Title:"King Men & Free Men" Scripture Reference:"Alma 61-62" Level One: Look! The king-men are wicked. They only want to have power over the land. Level Two: In the Nephite nation, the king-men want to have a king. Others want to be free. The king-men do wicked things to have power. Level Three: There were two groups in the Nephite nation. The king-men wanted one of their men to become king, the freemen wanted to be free to live and worship as they chose. Therefore, the people decided to vote between them. The freemen won and the king-men were dissatisfied. They formed a secret band called the Gadianton Robbers. They murdered and robbed in order to have power over the land. Level Four: The Nephite nation was divided into the king-men and the freemen. The king-men hoped that one of them would become king and have power over the land. For that reason, they wanted to remove Pahoran as chief judge and set up a king over the land. On the other hand, the freemen wanted to be free to live and worship as they chose; so they were desirous that Pahoran should remain chief judge. As a consequence, the people decided to vote between the king-men and the freemen, and their voice came in favor of the latter. The king-men were unhappy that they had been defeated so they formed a secret band and called themselves the Gadianton Robbers. They took oaths of secrecy, committed many murders, robbed, and plundered in order to achieve their aim to have power and authority over the land. Story Title:"Samuel The Lamanite" Scripture Reference:"Helaman 13-16" Level One: This is the prophet Samuel. He tells the wicked Nephites about Jesus Christ. Level Two: Samuel is a Lamanite prophet. He tells the wicked Nephites that Jesus Christ will be born in five years. The wicked people try to kill Samuel, but God protects him. Level Three: Wicked Nephites were living in Zarahemla. A Lamanite prophet named Samuel went to preach to them. The Nephites took him out of the city, but the Lord asked him to return. He climbed to the top of a wall, told the people to repent and prophesied the birth of Jesus Christ in five years time. He also said that Jesus was going to save those who believed in him. As a consequence, some Nephites repented of their sins; but some others did not and tried to kill him. God protected him and he was able to go back to his country to preach his people. Level Four: While the Lamanites kept the commandments of God, the Nephites remained in great wickedness. A Lamanite prophet named Samuel went to Zarahemla to preach repentance to the wicked Nephites. However, they cast him out of the city. When Samuel started going back to his own land, the Lord told him to return to Zarahemla. The Nephites didn't let Samuel back into their city, so he climbed to the top of a wall and once more told the people to repent. He also prophesied that Jesus Christ would be born in five years, and that he would save all those who believed in him. After hearing Samuel's words, some Nephites trusted him and repented of their sins, but many others threw stones and shot arrows at him in disbelief. However, God protected him and they couldn't kill him. Therefore, they tried to capture him, but Samuel jumped down from the city wall and fled out of their land to his own country, where he began to preach and prophesy among his people. Story Title:"Zarahemla Christmas" Scripture Reference:"3 Nephi 1" Level One: Look! People can see the star! They know Jesus is born. They thank God. Level Two: Good people are waiting for the signs that Jesus has been born. They see the new star! They thank God for sending Jesus to the Earth. Level Three: Five years later, those who trusted Samuel were waiting for the sign. Those who did not trust him chose a day to kill the believers if the night with no darkness did not happen. The night of no darkness did come! Those who believed Samuel thanked God because they knew Christ would soon appear. The next morning, the sun rose again and a new star appeared. The prophecies were all true. Jesus Christ had been born so people could have peace again. Level Four: It had been almost five years since Samuel had prophesied of the coming of Jesus Christ. While those who trusted Samuel were waiting for the sign, those who did not believe chose a day to put all of them to death if the night with no darkness didn’t come. The night came, and it didn't get dark! The sign of Jesus Christ's birth had come! Those who had not believed Samuel's words fell to the earth as if they were dead, while the believers fell to the ground in thanksgiving to God for they knew that His Son would shortly appear. The following morning, even though it never got dark throughout the night, the sun rose again. A new star appeared in the sky. The prophecies had all been fulfilled and Jesus Christ had been born. People began to have peace in the land again. Story Title:"Becoming Wicked" Scripture Reference:"3 Nephi 2-7" Level One: Many people believed in Jesus Christ after seeing the signs. Then they forgot to obey! Now, they are wicked again. Level Two: Many people now believe in Jesus Christ after seeing the signs of his birth. Then they start forgetting to obey! They become wicked and there are wars in the land. Level Three: After seeing the signs of Jesus Christ's birth, many Nephites converted to the gospel again. Some years later, wickedness arose again and people did not follow God's commandments anymore. They started giving more importance to money than to righteousness, and wars broke out all through the land. Most people had become wicked again. Level Four: After the sign of Jesus Christ's birth, many Nephites converted again to the gospel and prospered in their land. However, several years passed away and wickedness began to increase among many people who no longer remembered those signs and wonders they had seen or heard. They did not keep God's commandments anymore, and they even attached much more importance to money and material things than to righteousness. To make matters worse, there began to be wars throughout all the land. Unfortunately, the majority of the people had become wicked again. Story Title:"The Storm" Scripture Reference:"3 Nephi 8-10" Level One: Oh no! A big storm is making the Earth dark! Jesus tells people to repent of their sins. Level Two: There is a great storm. Many cities are destroyed and many people die. The storm stops but the land is dark. The voice of Jesus Christ speaks. He says he is the Son of God. He tells people to repent. The storm stops and people thank Jesus Christ. Level Three: Thirty-three years after the sign of Jesus Christ's birth, people who believed were waiting for the sign of his death. One day, a fierce tempest which shook the whole earth. Many cities were destroyed and a lot of people were killed. When the storm ceased, the land was in the dark. Then, people heard Jesus Christ say he was the Son of God and that he had caused the destructions due to people's wickedness. He also claimed that if people became righteous and repented of their sins, he would bless them and they would have eternal life. People were so astonished that there was silence in the land for many hours. Three days later, the darkness disappeared, the earth stopped shaking and people thanked their Lord Jesus Christ. Level Four: Thirty-three years passed from the sign of Jesus Christ's birth. Many people who believed in Christ were waiting for the sign of his death, which was three of days of darkness. One day there arose a fierce tempest with terrible winds and sharp lightning and thundering which shook the whole earth. There were great destructions in many cities; some caught on fire, others were buried, many others sank into the depths of the sea, and several people were killed. The storm and the earthquake lasted about three hours, and when they ceased thick darkness covered the land. There was no light anywhere. Not even the sun, the moon, or the stars could be seen. Then, the people heard Jesus Christ's voice: "Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. " The Savior went on to tell them that it was he who caused these destructions upon the land because of the wickedness of the people. He told them that if they would come to him, and repent of their sins; he would bless them and they could have eternal life. So great was the astonishment of the people that, after they had heard what Jesus Christ had told them, there was complete silence in the land for many hours. Three days went by, the darkness left, the earth stopped trembling, and the people rejoiced and joyfully thanked their Lord Jesus Christ. Story Title:"Christ Comes" Scripture Reference:"3 Nephi 11:1-10" Level One: Look! This is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He is coming down from heaven. Level Two: Some Nephites survive and gather at the temple of Bountiful. Suddenly, they can hear the voice of Lord. He introduces them to his Beloved Son. Now, they can see Jesus Christ among them. Level Three: The Nephites who survived after the tempest gathered together at the temple of Bountiful. They wanted to discuss the changes in the land. Suddenly, a quiet voice from heaven went into their hearts. The Lord introduced them to his Beloved Son, and they could see a man in a white robe coming down from heaven. They realized he was Jesus Christ. Level Four: The Nephites who remained alive after the enormous destruction, gathered together at the temple in Bountiful to discuss the great changes that had taken place in the land. All of a sudden, they heard a quiet voice from heaven, which penetrated into their hearts. At first, they couldn't understand it, but after the third time they could. "This is my Beloved Son", Heavenly Father said; and after introducing him, the people saw a man in a white robe coming down from heaven, who then stood among them. In amazement, the whole multitude fell to the earth for they had realized he was Jesus Christ, the one the prophets had said would come into the world. Story Title:"His Hands and Feet" Scripture Reference:"3 Nephi 11:13-17" Level One: People are touching the marks in Jesus’ hands and feet! Jesus is their God. Level Two: Jesus Christ shows the people the marks in his hands and feet after his death. When they touch him, they fall at his feet and worship him. Level Three: Jesus Christ was the people’s God, the one the prophets had prophesied of. He told the people he had been killed because of the sins of the world, and invited them to feel his marks after the crucifixion. When people realized he was Jesus, they fell at his feet and worshipped him. Level Four: Jesus invites all the people to come and feel the marks in his hands and feet. These marks were a remembrance of the nails placed in him when he was crucified. He wanted them to know that he was their God, the one that the prophets said would come. He also explained to them that he had been killed for the sins of the world. After having touched the prints he had both in his hands and feet, the people realized that he was Jesus Christ. Falling at his feet, everybody praised and worship him. Story Title:"Christ Prays" Scripture Reference:"3 Nephi 17:13-18 " Level One: Jesus blesses the twelve disciples. Now, he is praying to the Heavenly Father. Level Two: Nephi is baptized in the water and then he baptizes the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. Now, they are all filled with the Holy Ghost. Jesus prays to the Father. Level Three: Nephi and the other disciples gathered where Jesus would come to pray for the Holy Ghost. Nephi went down into the water and was baptized. Then, he baptized the twelve disciples of Jesus and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost. After that, angels came down from heaven. Jesus told the disciples to kneel down to pray and blessed them all since he was pleased with their great faith. He thanked Heavenly Father for giving the Holy Ghost to the disciples, and prayed to Him in a hard way to understand. However, as they had their hearts open they could understand. Level Four: The next morning, Nephi and the other disciples gathered in the place where Jesus would show himself to pray for the Holy Ghost. After doing so, they went down to the edge of the water. Nephi went down into it and was baptized. Then, he came out of the water and began to baptize the twelve disciples that Jesus had chosen. Once they had all been baptized, they were filled with the Holy Ghost. Angels came down from heaven, and Jesus also came and stood among them. He told his disciples to kneel on the ground and pray. While they were praying, Jesus smiled at them and blessed them all. Afterwards, he bowed himself to the earth, and thanked Heavenly Father for giving the Holy Ghost to His disciples. He was immensely pleased with their great faith in him. Finally, he went a little way off and prayed to the Father in a way that his words couldn't be spoken, nor written. However, their hearts were open so they could understand the great and marvelous words that Jesus Christ had prayed. Story Title:"Blessing the Children" Scripture Reference:"3 Nephi 17:21-24" Level One: Here is Jesus Christ. He is blessing the children. They all feel happy. Level Two: Jesus Christ blesses all the Nephite children and prays for them. Suddenly, the heaven opens. Angels come down and get around the children. Then fire surrounds all of them. They all feel happy. Level Three: Jesus Christ blessed all the Nephite children and prayed for them. He felt so happy that he cried. Suddenly, the heavens opened and angels came down and encircled the children. Then, fire surrounded both the angels and the children. Everybody felt overwhelmingly joyful. Level Four: At the end of the day, Jesus Christ told the Nephites to bring their children to him. When they did, all the children came and sat on the ground around him. Jesus Christ knelt down and prayed to the Father for them. He took each of the children, and after blessing them, and felt so much love and happiness that he wept. Then, he told the Nephites to look at their children. They suddenly saw the heavens open, and angels coming down who then encircled the children. Both those little ones and the angles were surrounded by fire. The whole multitude felt totally overwhelmed with joy. Story Title:"The Sacrament" Scripture Reference:"3 Nephi 18" Level One: Jesus Christ shares the bread and the wine with the Nephites. Now he is going up into heaven. Level Two: Jesus blesses the bread and wine. He shares it with his disciples and then with the rest of the Nephites. He asks them to take the bread and wine to remember him. Afterward, he goes up into heaven. Level Three: Jesus Christ sent his disciples for some bread and wine. Meanwhile, he asked the Nephites to sit on the ground. When the disciples came back, Jesus blessed the bread and shared it, first with his disciples and then with the other Nephites. After that, he did the same with the wine. He asked them to do this whenever they were together so that they could remember him. Those who would take the Sacrament would also have his Spirit. He touched the disciples with his hand and gave them the power to confer the Holy Ghost. Then, he ascended into heaven. Level Four: Jesus Christ sent his disciples to get some bread and some wine. While they were waiting for them, he told the Nephites to sit on the ground. When the disciples came back, Jesus broke the bread into pieces, blessed it, and gave some to his disciples. Then, they gave some to the rest of the Nephites. After that, Jesus blessed the wine and told the disciples to drink it. They did so, and afterwards gave some to the people. Jesus Christ asked them to do that whenever they were together, in remembrance of him. The wine was to remember his blood, and the bread for his body. "And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you ", Jesus told them. After saying that, he touched his disciples one by one with his hand, and at the same time he spoke to them. This gave them power to confer the Holy Ghost. Once they had all been touched, a cloud covered the people so that only the disciples could see Jesus Christ ascending into heaven. Story Title:"Peace in America" Scripture Reference:"4th Nephi" Level One: Christ is in heaven again. People are the children of Christ. They have God’s love in their hearts so they are honest and happy. Level Two: Jesus Christ returns to heaven. The Lamanites and the Nephites convert to the Church of God and become the children of Christ. They are honest and share everything. They have God’s love in their hearts so they live happily for hundreds of years. Level Three: Jesus Christ returned to heaven and the gospel spread all through the land. The Lamanites and the Nephites converted to the Church of Christ, and they became the children of Christ. There were no rich or poor and they shared everything. Cities were rebuilt, people were honest and the disciples performed miracles in the name of Jesus Christ. God’s love lived in people’s hearts and they lived happily for hundreds of years. Level Four: After Jesus returned to heaven, the gospel was preached throughout all the land, and both the Nephites and the Lamanites were converted to the Church of Christ. From that moment forward the people were no longer divided into Nephites and Lamanites, but they were all one: the children of Christ. No one was rich or poor. They shared everything and they all had what they need. Besides, there were no robbers, no liars, no murderers; everybody was honest. They rebuilt the cities that had been destroyed, even the great city of Zarahemla. In addition to that, the disciples performed many miracles in the name of Jesus Christ. They healed the sick and brought the dead back to life. The love of God lived in the people’s heart so they could live in perfect happiness for hundreds of years. Story Title:"Mormon" Scripture Reference:"Mormon 1-7" Level One: This is Mormon. He is a prophet. He is writing the sacred records. Level Two: Many Lamanites and Nephites are wicked now. A prophet names Mormon wants to preach to them but Jesus does not let him. He goes to a hill for the sacred records. Level Three: Three hundred years later, many Nephites and Lamanites had become wicked. A prophet named Mormon wanted to preach to them. However, Jesus did not allow him so he went to the hill for the sacred records and condensed the most precious and spiritual ones into only one. He wanted people to repent, be blessed and baptized, and live the gospel of Jesus. Level Four: Three hundred years went by, and many Nephites and Lamanites had become extremely wicked. Mormon, a righteous prophet who lived among the Nephites, wanted to preach to the people. However, as their hearts were set against God, Jesus forbade him to do so. Therefore, Mormon went to the hill were the sacred records had been hidden, took them, chose the most precious and spiritual parts, and then condensed them into one record. He also wrote there to the people who would one day read it, for he wanted to teach them to repent, be baptized and blessed, and live the gospel of Jesus Christ. Story Title:"The Last Battle" Scripture Reference:"Mormon 6" Level One: Look! Mormon and the Nephites lose the final battle against the Lamanites! Moroni has faith in God and protects the gold plates. Level Two: The Nephites are so wicked that God does not help them, so the Lamanites defeat them in every battle. In the last one, Mormon is their leader; but he and thousands of Nephites die. Now Moroni is the only righteous person to protect the gold plates. Level Three: The Nephites had become so wicked that the Lamanites defeated them in every battle because the Lord would not help them unless they repented. Mormon was so sad about it that he decided to lead the Nephites into a final battle. Unfortunately, he died just like thousands of Nephites. Consequently, Moroni was the last righteous person who had faith in the Lord and therefore he had to protect the gold plates. Level Four: For many years the Nephites fought the Lamanites, and in every battle the Lamanites defeated them. Mormon knew that it was because the Nephites had become so wicked that the Lord would not help them unless they repented. In spite of the fact that the Nephites refused to do so, Mormon felt so sad about that situation that he decided to lead the Nephite armies into battle one final time. Having rejected Jesus, thousands of Nephites died in that fierce battle in Hill Cumorah. Even Mormon unfortunately passed away. As a consequence, Moroni was the last righteous person in the land who stayed faithful to Jesus Christ, and therefore, the only one in charge of protecting the gold plates. Story Title:"Moroni" Scripture Reference:"Mormon 8-9" Level One: This is Moroni. He is Mormon’s righteous son. Now he protects and looks after the sacred records. Level Two: The Lord asks Mormon to protect the sacred records from the wicked Lamanites. Mormon is old now so he gives the records to his righteous son, Moroni. Level Three: The Lord wanted Mormon to look after the sacred records to prevent them from falling into Lamanite hands that could destroy them. Mormon grew old so he gave the records to the last righteous man in the land, his son Moroni. Level Four: The Lord had commanded Mormon to take care of the sacred records. He wanted him to look them after to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Lamanites, who would definitely destroy them. As Mormon grew old he decided to give the plates to his son Moroni, the last righteous person in the land. In the end, he told Moroni to keep them safe and then bury them up to the Lord. Story Title:"Moroni Wanders" Scripture Reference:"Moroni 1-9" Level One: Moroni is walking and walking. He hides from the Lamanites and writes on the gold plates. Level Two: Moroni is afraid of the Lamanites. He wanders the land to protect his life and decides to hide. He also writes some more things on the gold plates. If people read them, they learn to live righteously and love and follow Jesus Christ. Level Three: The Lamanites were killing the Nephites who did not deny Jesus Christ, so Moroni wandered the land to preserve his life and decided to hide. In the meantime, he added some more things to the gold plates so every person who read them would learn to live righteously and would follow and love Jesus Christ. Level Four: After the tremendous battle at the Hill Cumorah, Moroni found himself all alone wandering the land for the safety of his own life. The Lamanites were putting to death every Nephite who would not deny Jesus Christ. As Moroni would always be faithful to his beliefs, he decided to hide from the Lamanites for fear of being killed too. Meanwhile, he wrote a few more things on the gold plates that his father had commanded him to keep. He did this so that everyone who read them would learn to live righteously, and also would love and follow Jesus Christ. Story Title:"Burying the Plates" Scripture Reference:"Moroni 10" Level One: Moroni finishes his work. Look! He is putting the gold plates in a stone box to bury them. Level Two: Moroni writes his final words on the gold plates. He hides them in a stone box and covers it with a big rock. The Lord tells him the plates are a testament of Jesus Christ in the last days. Level Three: Moroni wrote one last thing on the gold plates; he promised that the Holy Ghost would help anyone know that the records were true. When he finished, he hid the plates in a stone box in the Hill Cumorah and covered it with a big rock. In the end, the Lord told him that in the future the plates would be considered a testament of Jesus Christ in the last days. Level Four: Moroni wrote one last thing on the gold plates: a promise to anyone who would read those records. He gave them his promise that if they sincerely asked Heavenly Father if the records were true, he would manifest the truth by the power of the Holy Ghost. When Moroni finished writing on the gold plates, he hid them in a stone box in the Hill Cumorah and covered the box with a big rock. His mortal work had come to an end. The Lord told him that at a future date they would be brought forth again as a testament of Jesus Christ in the last days. Story Title:"Joseph & The Plates" Scripture Reference:"JSH 59-60" Level One: This is Joseph. The angel Moroni is telling him where to get the gold plates. Level Two: This is Joseph Smith with the angel Moroni. Moroni is showing Joseph where to find the gold plates, because he was the one who buried them. Level Three: Hundreds of years later, Joseph Smith was visited by the angel Moroni. Moroni showed him where he had buried the gold plates and instructed him on how to obtain them. Joseph was told he would translate them so that many people could be blessed by their words. We are so blessed to have the Book of Mormon on this Earth! Level Four: Hundreds of years later, Joseph Smith was visited by the angel Moroni. Moroni showed him where he had buried the gold plates and instructed him on how to obtain them. Joseph was not to take them then, but was told to prepare for when he could take them. He was told he would translate them so that many people could be blessed by their words. We have the Book of Mormon today because of the great sacrifices of the many prophets who wrote in them. We must be very grateful for these great men. Because of their desires for us to know the truth, many of them lived their entire lives dedicated to the Lord, and some even died for the Lord. We are a blessed generation to have such a great work on the Earth!
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