“I Will Prepare the Way before You”

This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to 1 Nephi 16-22. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Melissa Inouye and special guests Erik and Emily Orton on the following topics: The Savior Will Help Me Face Life’s Challenges and God Guides Me through Small and Simple Means. Prepare for your own great discussions with the resources below. All content included is free to download and share in any non-commercial setting.

Videos

Enjoy clips from this week perfect for sharing in teaching and family settings:

Context and History: Dr. Melissa Inouye previews some of the icons and lessons of 1 Nephi 16-22

Proper 1: Special guest Emily Orton describes how perspective can play an important role in facing trials

Proper 2: An audience member shares an experience in which she felt a testimony of God’s love for her

Proper 3: Special guest Erik Orton testifies of the power of prayer, and compares it to the Liahona

Proper 4: Erik Orton on how we can seek the Holy Ghost through means like General Conference

Proper 5: Emily Orton speaks of considering the Atonement when life presents difficulties

Footnotes: Emily Orton reminds us of God’s central purpose, and our place in it

Viewer Question: Emily Orton responds to a viewer question about seeking answers together

Illustrations

Illustrations are made specific to the content in the “Come, Follow Me” resource each week. Access this week’s images below:

Meet our Guest: Erik Orton

Erik Orton compares the tools of navigation to the attributes that help us receive spiritual guidance

Meet our Guest: Emily Orton

Emily Orton shares how she has sought God in raising a child with special needs

Watch Come Follow Up

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