Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints follow a curriculum called “Come, Follow Me” for gospel study in church classes, with their families, and as individuals. In 2024, I’m using this curriculum to structure my study of the Book of Mormon. Here’s how that works:
- I follow the schedule given in the manual “Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Book of Mormon 2024.”
- Each Sunday, I write an overview post, summarizing the reading, sharing some of my insights into that week’s assignment, and sharing relevant Book of Mormon passages and blog posts.
- Monday through Saturday, I will write a post each day about themes from that week’s reading.
Here is a list of the weekly posts I’ve written so far. To read my weekly posts from prior years, go to the following links:
- Come, Follow Me 2023 (New Testament)
- Come Follow Me 2022 (Old Testament)
- Come Follow Me 2021 (Doctrine and Covenants)
- Come Follow Me 2020 (Book of Mormon)
Weekly Overview Posts
Mosiah 7-10: “In the Strength of the Lord” (May 6-12)
1. Great leaders speak with confidence and hope. 2. We can change our circumstances by making better decisions. 3. Seers are also communicators. They learn and they share. 4. We should prepare physically and spiritually. 5. Anger can impair your judgment.
Mosiah 4-6: “A Mighty Change” (April 29-May 5)
1. God can purify you and change your heart. 2. Jesus makes it possible for us to be spiritually reborn. 3. Retain a remission of your sins through remembering, prayer, humility, and steadfastness. 4. Priests teach us and remind us of our covenants.
Mosiah 1-3: “Filled with Love towards God and All Men” (April 22-28)
1. Scripture helps us learn to recognize the voice of the Lord. 2. Loving God and loving His children are interconnected. 3. The temporary aspects of life contribute to our eternal journey. 4. There is power in a name, when that name represents our Savior
Enos – Words of Mormon: “He Worketh in Me to Do According to His Will” (April 15-21)
1. Some blessings come only after we exercise faith. 2. Written records are important. 3. A consistent practice of fasting and prayer helps us draw closer to Christ. 4. God knows all things including the future. 5. Leadership requires effort and patience.
Jacob 5-7: The Lord Labors with Us (April 8-14)
1. God is patient with us as we learn to produce good fruit. 2. We can thrive even in unfavorable circumstances. 3. Strengthen your testimony to avoid being shaken. 4. We can receive revelation regularly. 5. Search the scriptures to experience peace.
Jacob 1-4: “Be Reconciled unto God through the Atonement of Christ” (April 1-7)
1. God loves all of His children, and all are precious in his sight. 2. God will give us “errands” if we are willing to receive them. 3. Writing in a journal can help us understand our experiences. 4. We can find solace and strength in the scriptures.
Easter: “He Shall Rise … with Healing in His Wings” (March 25-31)
1. Jesus overcame every obstacle we will ever face. 2. Because of Jesus, we will all be resurrected. 3. We partake of the sacrament to show God that we remember His Son. 4. There is a paradise in the world of spirits, a place of peace and happiness.
2 Nephi 31-33: “This Is the Way” (March 18-24)
1. Jesus set the perfect example by being baptized. 2. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are one God. 3. The Holy Ghost can teach us far more than we can teach one another. 4. The gifts we receive from Jesus are individualized and personal.
2 Nephi 26-30: “A Marvelous Work and a Wonder” (March 11-17)
1. God loves all of His children and invites us all to come unto Him. 2. God provides multiple witnesses for the truths He reveals. 3. The Book of Mormon confirms and clarifies the Bible. 4. God gathers His word. 5. Knowledge leads to peace.
2 Nephi 20-25: “We Rejoice in Christ” (March 4-10)
1. God loves the poor and the needy, and so should we. 2. We can be both recipients and conduits of the Savior’s power. 3. Turbulence can be redemptive. 4. God’s grace can give us relief from sorrow, fear, and bondage. 5. Jesus can heal all our wounds—physical and spiritual.
2 Nephi 11-19: “His Name Shall Be Called … The Prince of Peace” (February 26-March 3)
1. The words of Isaiah can point us toward Christ and bring us joy. 2. The temple is a refuge, a place of peace. Our homes can also be holy places. 3. Just as tithing belongs to God, some of our possessions rightly belong to the poor. 4. God is with…
2 Nephi 6-10: “O How Great the Plan of Our God” (February 19-25)
1. God can help us overcome every obstacle we face. 2. As we trust God and follow Him, we walk in the light. 3. God will magnify our efforts as we act in faith.
2 Nephi 3-5: “We Lived after the Manner of Happiness” (February 12-18)
1. We make better decisions with a long-term perspective. 2. Repentance includes awareness of our failings, and trust that God can help us change. 3. We can achieve happiness and success when we build on a foundation of true principles.
2 Nephi 1-2: “Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life, through the Great Mediator” (February 5-11)
Key Themes from 1 Nephi 1 and 2: 1. God created us to act for ourselves, not to be acted upon. 2. The adversity we experience can be beneficial to us. 3. Jesus Christ is the Great Mediator.
1 Nephi 16-22: “I Will Prepare the Way Before You” (January 29-February 4)
Lessons from the final chapters of 1 Nephi: 1. God provides help as we follow Him. 2. We need quiet places to pray and hear God’s voice. 3. Jesus suffered for us because He loves us. 4. Temporal things can have spiritual value.
1 Nephi 11-15: “Armed with Righteousness and with the Power of God” (January 22-28)
Lessons from 1 Nephi 11-15: 1. Pondering invites revelation. 2. Temptation disrupts our thoughts and our feelings. 3. It’s important to ask questions. 4. God watches over His people.
1 Nephi 6-10: “Come and Partake of the Fruit” (January 15-21)
Lessons from 1 Nephi 6-10: 1. Sometimes, instead of delivering us, God empowers us. 2. Forgiveness is like dropping ballast, allowing us to soar. 3. Consistent immersion in the word of God leads us to the Savior. 4. We are lost until we rely on Him.
1 Nephi 1-5: “I Will Go and Do” (January 8-14)
1. Record-keeping is important. 2. God frequently sends “tender mercies.” 3. Hardened hearts result in poor decisions. 4. We can look forward with optimism to our promised land. 5. God sometimes lights the path before us only one step at a time.
Introductory Pages: Another Testament of Jesus Christ (January 1-7)
The introductory pages of the Book of Mormon teach us that (1) God does not forget His children, (2) a covenant is more than an agreement, (3) Jesus Christ is the Savior of the entire world, and (4) God’s perfect work is carried out by imperfect people.