1 Nephi 1–2 | The Lord directs Lehi to flee Jerusalem with his wife, Sariah, and his four sons—Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi.

1 Nephi 3–5 | Lehi sends his sons to Jerusalem to obtain sacred records. They miraculously succeed despite challenges and internal conflict.

1 Nephi 7 | Ishmael's family joins Lehi's sons. Laman and Lemuel bind Nephi, whose faith saves him. All is forgiven, and the journey continues.

1 Nephi 8 | Lehi has a vision filled with symbolism. Central to his vision is the tree of life and the eating of its fruit.

1 Nephi 10-15

1 Nephi 16 | The families of Lehi and Ishmael continue their journey through the wilderness and are guided by the Lord in faith.

1 Nephi 17–18 | Nephi follows the Lord's commandment to build a ship despite persecution from his elder brothers.

1 Nephi 18 | Lehi's family sails to the promised land on the ship built by Nephi and his brothers.