“O How Great the Plan of Our God”

This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to 2 Nephi 6-10. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Josh Matson and special guest Melissa Dalton-Bradford on the following topics: The Lord Is Merciful to His People and Will Fulfill His Covenants and Jesus Christ Saves Me from Sin and Death. 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. Josh Matson describes the setting of the early division between Nephites and Lamanites

Proper 1: Melissa Dalton-Bradford points to similarities between the Book of Mormon narrative and modern refugee stories

Proper 2: Melissa Dalton-Bradford describes being “reconstituted” by the power of the Atonement in the aftermath of tragedy

Proper 3: Sister Dalton-Bradford speaks of repentance as an accumulation of small decisions to turn to God

Footnotes: Josh Matson relates the first instance of the name of Christ in the Book of Mormon

Scholar Insight: Josh Matson points us to Jacob’s testimony of the mercy of God, as given to his fellow Nephites

Viewer Question: The panel responds to a viewer question about facing disappointments

Quotes

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Illustrations

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Meet our Guest: Melissa Dalton-Bradford

Melissa Dalton-Bradford shares her experience of being healed by Christ

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