BOOK OF MORMON STORIES

Journey to the
Promised Land

Nephi lived with his family

in Jerusalem. His father, Lehi, was
a prophet. His mother was Sariah.
His brothers were Laman, Lemuel, and Sam.

Heavenly Father told Nephi’s

father that his family needed
to leave the city so they could
be safe. It was hard to leave
their home. But Nephi’s family
obeyed and went into the
wilderness.

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 Heavenly Father said Nephi and his brothers needed to go back to the
city to get the scriptures. Nephi was a good example when his brothers
didn’t want to obey. He said he would do what Heavenly Father asked.

Heavenly Father gave

Nephi’s family a special
compass called the
Liahona. When they
obeyed Heavenly Father,
it pointed the way to
travel. It showed them
where to go to find food.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY APRYL STOTT

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 We can be like Nephi when we obey the commandments
and follow Heavenly Father! ◆

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