The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” -Psalm 119:130 

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” -Proverbs 30:5 

The purpose of this week’s lesson is to encourage children to think critically, use their imaginations, and explore how scripture can guide their everyday lives while fostering a sense of God’s presence and love. 

Lesson for Children

Today, we’ll learn how to be detectives and find hints in the scriptures that point to bigger messages from God. Sometimes, a verse says more than just what’s on the surface. For example, when Nephi says, “And my father dwelt in a tent” (1 Nephi 1:46 [2:15]), it might hint that Lehi’s family was trusting God during a hard time. The tent could remind us that this life is like a journey, and our real home is with God.

Activity

• Materials: Gather some small objects to represent ideas from scriptures (ex. a tent for Lehi, a candle for light, a small house for a temple) to show the class.
• Instructions: Show the children one object at a time and read a related verse (ex. a tent for 1 Nephi 1:46 [2:15]). Ask them to guess what the object might hint at or represent. Write their answers on a board or paper to discuss as a group.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think Lehi lived in a tent while his family traveled?
2. How could the tent remind us to trust God even when life feels hard or uncertain?
3. Can you think of something in your life that might remind you to rely on God?

Activities and Reflection

Meditation

Have the children close their eyes. Say: “Imagine you’re with Lehi’s family, sitting in a tent at night. You feel the cool air and hear the wind outside, but inside the tent, you feel safe. Think about how God’s light is like the tent—it protects you and reminds you that He is always with you. How can you trust God more this week?”

Additional Discussion Questions

1. How does Lehi’s tent remind us that our home with God and our families is the most important?
2. Why do you think God wants us to notice hints or symbols in the scriptures?
3. What other stories in the scriptures use symbols to teach about trusting God?

Suggestions for Action

1. Build a small tent or fort at home with blankets. Spend time in it reading a scripture and talking about how God protects and guides you.
2. Take a walk and look for things that remind you of God, like light, trees, or water. Talk with your family about what these things could hint at, like how they testify of God and God’s love for us.
3. Draw a picture of a symbol from the scriptures (like Lehi’s tent or a candle). Write a short sentence about what it reminds you of in your faith.

Closing Thought and Activity

End by sharing this simple message, or your own thoughts on this lesson:

“Just like a tent gave Lehi’s family a safe place to rest, God’s love and light give us safety and guidance. This week, let’s be detectives and look for hints—whether in the scriptures or in life—that remind us of how much God loves us and is always with us. What’s one way you can help someone feel God’s light this week?”