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Nephi could speak persuasively of the need to "press forward with a steadfastness in Christ," of following the "strait and narrow path which leads to eternal life" (2 Nephi 31:20, 18) because that is the path he followed. He knew by experience that this path, though demanding at times, is also joyful, and that "there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God" (2 Nephi 31:21).
Those who walked the covenant path before us and kept records of their journeys must have hoped and prayed that their words would positively influence anyone who read them in the future - just as Nephi hoped and prayed that "the words which I have written in weakness will be made strong unto them; for it persuadeth them to do good; it maketh known unto them of their fathers; and it speaketh of Jesus, and persuadeth them to believe in him, and to endure to the end, which is life eternal (2 Nephi 33:4).
Jesus Christ and His doctrine are the only way to eternal life.
From Come, Follow Me :
As you read 2 Nephi 31:18–20, evaluate your own efforts to “press forward” along the gospel path.
See this activity to help your family understand that Heavenly Father prepared a plan of salvation that teaches us where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going after mortality. Understanding our place in the plan of salvation helps us develop faith and find joy in a world with many inequities. We can use our knowledge of the plan of salvation to help us in our earthly challenges.” Read more here.
Jesus Christ set the perfect example of obedience when He was baptized.
From Come, Follow Me :
Whether your baptism happened yesterday or a long time ago, it was an important moment. You entered an eternal covenant to follow Jesus Christ. Think about your baptism as you read about the Savior’s baptism in 2 Nephi 31:4–13.
Take turns telling about your baptismal day. Where were you baptized and by whom? Who was there to share your baptism? What do you remember about that day? How did you feel when you were baptized? Help younger children and others who have not yet been baptized express their feelings about looking forward to that day. What does baptism mean to you?
Video Baptism
Share what it felt like to be confirmed. Capture these stories as they are being told, using the FamilySearch Memories App, or use Record My Story (see this blog post). You might want to create a folder, book, or digital file of baptism memories of family members. Upload the photos to FamilySearch Memories. This would be a beautiful gift for anyone of any age preparing for baptism or just a wonderful way to share memories with those you love.
"What a marvelous thing that is that you ... can stand in the place of some great man or woman who at one time lived upon the earth but who is now powerless to move forward without the blessing that you can give to him or her. … There is no greater blessing. ... And it will be your privilege and your opportunity and your responsibility to live worthy to go to the temple of the Lord and there be baptized in behalf of someone else." (Gordon B. Hinckley, Baptism for the Dead)
You and your family may enjoy reading a printed baptismal program or searching for other documents about an ancestor's baptism. Where was he or she baptized? At what age? Who performed the baptism and confirmation? How is your child related to this person? If related, can you find him or her on the family tree?
To find those persons in your family tree without the ordinances of baptism and confirmation, find step-by-step instructions in the Church of Jesus Christ section of The Family History Guide. Here you will find links to the following and more:
Also check out Youth: Latter-day Saints and FamilySearch In-Home Activities.
