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**Our Mothers Knew It**

Our Mothers Knew It: A Creative Study of Come Follow Me with Maria Eckersley is an audio version of Maria Eckersley’s popular digital course. This is a study of the weekly Come Follow Me lessons offered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In addition to the audio, the full course contains personal weekly insight videos, creative object lesson videos, professionally designed printables, extensive study notes, and the full library of past content. It can be found at gather.meckmom.com.

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Book of Mormon [JACOB 5-7] Insights with Maria Eckersley Apr 07, 2024

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [JACOB 5-7] Insights

“The Lord Labors with Us”

April 8 - April 14, 2024

WEEK 15: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

Jacob’s final teachings will focus our attention squarely on the Atonement of Jesus Christ. In Jacob 5, he’ll teach us Zenos’ allegory of the Olive Tree to help us understand the depth and infinite scope of God’s love for His children. Next, in chapter 6, he’ll urge us to be reconciled to God through Christ in this life and not procrastinate the day of our repentance. In chapter 7, Jacob we teach us how to be unshaken in the face of fierce opposition when he encounters Sherem, the first Anti-Christ of the Book of Mormon.

Questions to Consider:

Jacob 5:4 | How do you see agency and omnicience working together in the same space. As an omniscient God, why does he speak in possibilities?

Jacob 5:18 | Have you seen examples where those who are new to the Covenant draw strength from and simultaneously add strength to the Church?

Jacob 5:30-31 | How can the trap of being busy but not productive in the Lord’s way lead to apostasy in us?

Jacob 7:4 | Why is flattery such an effective tool of the adversary? How do we guard against it?

Jacob 6:5 | Do you see connections between cleaving and covenants? How do we cleave unto God?

CHAPTERS

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00:00:13 INSIGHTS INTRODUCTION

00:04:36 SPARK 1: HE USES MANY TOOLS

00:13:18 SPARK 2: HE IS A GARDENER AND A TRAINER

00:20:36 SPARK 3: HE WORKS WHEN WE DO NOT SEE HIM

00:24:49 SPARK 4: HE IS AN OPTIMIST

00:28:55 SPARK 5: HE MOURNS LOSS AND GIVES MEASURED RESPONSE

00:34:43 SPARK 6: CHARACTER OF A PROPHET, PROPHETS SPEAK PLAINLY

00:40:09 SPARK 7: CHARACTER OF A PROPHET, PROPHETS SEEK GOD’S WILL

00:48:01 QUESTIONS

00:51:22 WRAP UP

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Book of Mormon [JACOB 1-4] Creative Object Lessons with Maria Eckersley Mar 30, 2024

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [JACOB 1-4] Insights

“Be Reconciled unto God through the Atonement of Christ”

April 1 - April 7, 2024

WEEK 14: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

This week, we’ll turn our attention to Jacob. He’ll pick the prophetic mantle from his incredible brother Nephi. Jacob’s people are beginning to sin in two key areas: they are lifted up in pride and attempting to justify sin regarding the law of chastity. While their particular sins are unique to their time, the root causes and remedies are applicable to our day. Jacob invites us to shake ourselves from sin and reconcile our will to God.

On the creative side, we’ll be recapping some of Jacob’s critical teachings. First, we’ll create our own claw-machine grabbers to demonstrate the dangers of pride. Next, we’ll ignite invisible flames to open conversations about the Law of Chastity. Finally, we’ll experiment with Sharpie stains to help our kids appreciate the singular healing power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

1) “Lifted Up in the Pride of Your Hearts”: Mini Mighty Ore Grabbing Game

2) “Ye Are Beginning to Labor in Sin”: Invisible Fire Experiment

3) “The Word Which Healeth the Wounded Soul”: Dry Erase First Aid Demo

CHAPTERS

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00:00:13 CREATIVE INTRODUCTION

00:03:40 OBJECT LESSON 1

00:9:17 OBJECT LESSON 2

00:14:33 OBJECT LESSON 3

00:18:04 WRAP UP

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Book of Mormon [JACOB 1-4] Insights with Maria Eckersley Mar 30, 2024

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [JACOB 1-4] Insights

“Be Reconciled unto God through the Atonement of Christ”

April 1 - April 7, 2024

WEEK 14: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

Questions to Consider:

1. Jacob 1:5-7, Do you think Jacob’s diligent labor could change the Nephites fate? Or is it sealed?

2. Jacob 1:10-11, Do you see physical protection and spiritual protection in the actions of our prophets today? What’s the equivalent to the sword of Laban in our day?

3. Jacob 2:6-9, How can a feeling be tender, chaste or delicate? Could these feelings relate to testimony too?

4. Jacob 3:1-2, When have you experienced an opportunity to find relief in your afflictions rather than escape from them?

5. Jacob 2:35, What does it mean to have a heart die? Can it be revived? Do the stories of hearts like Jairus’ daughter, Lazarus, and the widow’s son provide hope for those who have deep wounds?

CHAPTERS

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00:00:13 INSIGHTS INTRODUCTION

00:03:21 SPARK 1: THE MEANING OF MAGNIFY

00:13:31 SPARK 2: UNSHAKEN OR INSUFFICIENTLY SETTLED

00:21:38 SPARK 3: COUNTED TEARS

00:29:25 SPARK 4: BE SHAKEN TO BECOME UNSHAKEN

00:37:43 SPARK 5: POWER OF THE DESTROYER

00:41:36 SPARK 6: ELASTIC LOVE OF A DISCIPLE

00:46:34 SPARK 7: THE POWER OF THE JORDAN

00:52:05 QUESTIONS

00:57:38 WRAP UP

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Book of Mormon [EASTER] Insights and Creative lessons with Maria Eckersley Mar 22, 2024

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [EASTER] Insights and Creative

“He Shall Rise … with Healing in His Wings”

March 25 – March 31, 2024

WEEK 13: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

This week in Our Mothers Knew It we’re celebrating Easter. I was inspired by Elder Stevenson’s and President Nelson’s encouragement to approach Holy Week with the same eagerness we feel for Christmas. To help facilitate that goal, I’m departing from our regular videos to make a mash-up of Easter insights and creative ideas. I’m taking 7 well-loved Christmas traditions and giving them and Easter spin. I’ll walk you through a few of our time-tested Easter traditions and introduce you to a few ideas to help make this easter more meaningful and memorable.

Connecting Traditions:

Easter Tradition 1: Create Christ-focused Decorations

Easter Tradition 2: Egg Your Neighbors

Easter Tradition 3: Special Family Breakfast

Easter Tradition 4: Serve Others in the Temple

Easter Tradition 5: Draw Names & Exchange Eggs

Easter Tradition 6: Act Out Mary’s Journey & Read The Living Christ

Easter Tradition 7: Fly Kites on Easter Day

CHAPTERS

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00:00:13 INSIGHTS INTRODUCTION

00:05:41 TRADITION 1: CREATE CHRIST-FOCUSED DECORATIONS

00:10:25 TRADITION 2: EGG YOUR NEIGHBORS

00:16:47 TRADITION 3: SPECIAL FAMILY BREAKFAST

00:20:34 TRADITION 4: SERVE OTHERS IN THE TEMPLE

00:25:57 TRADITION 5: DRAW NAMES & EXCHANGE EGGS

00:30:58 TRADITION 6: ACT OUT MARY’S JOURNEY & READ THE LIVING CHRIST

00:36:26 TRADITION 7: FLY KITES ON EASTER DAY

00:41:56 WRAP UP

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Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 31-33] Creative Object Lessons with Maria Eckersley Mar 17, 2024

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 31-33] Insights

“This Is the Way”

March 18 – March 24, 2024

WEEK 12: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

55 years after his family left Jerusalem, Nephi wrote his final guidance to his people. His words are plain and precious and riveted on the Doctrine of Christ. His rich teachings about the Holy Ghost and encouragement to “press forward” offer bright bursts of light to those seeking to stay on the covenant path.

On the creative side of week 12, we’ll kick things off with a 5-hole mini golf course to help us understand the covenant path. Next, we’ll play a simple, speedy starburst stacking game to sharpen our Doctrine of Christ skills. Finally, we’ll roll balls down a measuring tape to better understand how we can improve our ability to receive personal revelation.

1) “This is The Way”: Covenant Path Mini Golf Course

2) “This is The Doctrine of Christ”: Candy Stacking Game

3) “The Holy Ghost Carrieth It unto the Heart”: Open Heart Catching Challenge

CHAPTERS

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00:00:13 CREATIVE INTRODUCTION

00:03:37 OBJECT LESSON 1

00:10:38 OBJECT LESSON 2

00:14:41 OBJECT LESSON 3

00:18:49 WRAP UP

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Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 31-33] Insights with Maria Eckersley Mar 17, 2024

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 31-33] Insights

“This Is the Way”

March 18 – March 24, 2024

WEEK 12: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

Questions for week 12

2 Nephi 31:19 | How is unshaken faith possible at this early stage on the strait and narrow path?

2 Nephi 31:20 | Where did you see the “bright hope” Elder Maxwell articulated demonstrated in Nephi’s life?

2 Nephi 32:3 | We often think of feasting as a metaphor for how we consume. Are there other ways “feasting” applies to the Words of Christ?

2 Nephi 33:6 | We often speak about being His children, His brother and sisters, His covenant people. How is He also ours?

2 Nephi 33:15 | Earlier in his life Nephi said things like I will go and do the things the Lord hath commanded. Now, he says “he must obey.” Why? Is this a more mature form of obedience? Does it mirror the Savior’s obedience somehow?

CHAPTERS

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00:00:13 INSIGHTS INTRODUCTION

00:03:02 SPARK 1: DUAL IMMERSION

00:08:23 SPARK 2: CLEAR EYES, FULL HEARTS

00:13:26 SPARK 3: THE LONG ROAD UP

00:19:57 SPARK 4: THE GIFT OF STRAIT AND NARROW

00:23:54 SPARK 5:HOW TO DO ALL THINGS

00:27:38 SPARK 6: BE A READY RECEIVER

00:32:40 SPARK 7: LOOK UP FOR REASSURANCE

00:38:07 QUESTIONS

00:42:58 WRAP UP

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Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 26-30] Creative Object Lessons with Maria Eckersley Mar 10, 2024

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 26-300] Insights

“A Marvelous Work and a Wonder”

March 11 – March 17, 2024

WEEK 11: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

Nephi saw the latter-days with clarity and power. He understood the strategies of the adversary and the incredible promises of God. This week, we’ll study the coming forth of the Book of Mormon well over 2000 years before Moroni delivers the plates to Joseph Smith. Nephi will help us understand that God’s promises are available to all of His children and that He has a plan to extend the blessings of salvation to each and every person in His time.

On the creative side of week 11, we’ll teach about the flaxen cords of the adversary with a simple book shuffling experiment. Next, we’ll reinforce how all are alike unto God with an epic Peeps taste test. Finally, we’ll create a bouquet of tulips to talk about the line by line process of revelation.

1) “He Bindeth Them with His Strong Cords”: Shuffled Book Experiment

2) “All Are Alike unto God”: Peeps Taste Testing Challenge

3) “Line upon Line, Precept upon Precept”: Origami Tulip Craft

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Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 26-30] Insights with Maria Eckersley Mar 10, 2024

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley

A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me

Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 26-300] Insights

“A Marvelous Work and a Wonder”

March 11 – March 17, 2024

WEEK 11: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

Week 11 Questions

2 Nephi 26:10-11 | Why did Nephi say the Spirit strives with man and what is the tipping point that causes the Spirit to leave?

2 Nephi 26:22 | What does the term “secret combinations” mean to you? What is combining?

2 Nephi 27:25 & 2 Timothy 1:7 | How does the Book of Mormon help reinforce Timothy’s words about God not giving the spirit of fear?

2 Nephi 28:28 | Why can truth cause anger? How do we guard against it?

2 Nephi 30:5-6 | What do you think ‘scales of darkness’ represents and why do they fall slowly? Is there mercy in that slow removal?

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Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 20-25] Creative Object Lessons with Maria Eckersley Mar 03, 2024

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Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 20-25] Creative

“His Name Shall Be Called … The Prince of Peace”

March 4 – March 10, 2024

WEEK 10: SUMMARY

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Lesson Summary:

On the creative side we’ll explore the history and kingdoms of Isaiah’s prophecies with an interactive dinosaur map. Next we’ll create a giant tree from a small rod and talk about the stem of Jesse. Finally, we’ll understand how to see the adversary clearly by igniting ping pong balls and crumbling the remains.

“The Haughty Shall Be Humbled”: Kingdoms of Isaiah Dinosaur Map
“A Rod Out of the Stem of Jesse”: Expanding Tree
“Shall Narrowly Look Upon Thee”: Disintegrating Ping Pong Fire

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Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 20-25] Insights with Maria Eckersley Mar 03, 2024

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Book of Mormon [2 NEPHI 20-25] Insights

“We Rejoice in Christ”

March 4 – March 10, 2024

WEEK 10: SUMMARY

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This week, we head into our second full week of studying the writings of Isaiah. This week’s chapters focus on historical events in the regions around Jerusalem as mighty kingdoms rise and fall. Each one will help us understand that the promises of God are always kept. In chapter 25, Nephi will add his own commentary about how to understand Isaiah’s symbolic writing style. Finally, he’ll end with powerful testimony about the unique, redemptive power of Jesus Christ.

Questions for week 10

2 Nephi 20:25 | Since God is not subject to time, why do you think He speaks about time at all?

2 Nephi 21:16 | What types of highways do you see in our world today that are inadvertently helping the gathering?

2 Nephi 24:15-16 | How do you see the wicked Kings and the adversary demonstrating the regret and torment of the mind Joseph Smith described?

2 Nephi 25:1-3 | How were the Scribes and Pharisees of Jesus’ day guilty of looking beyond the mark? Are we guilty of the same issue at times? (see Renlund Oct 2023)

2 Nephi 25:13 | What does it mean to “magnify the Lord” (see Wright Oct 2023)