Principle: The earth was created by Jehovah under the direction of the Father.
Read 1 Nephi 10:11 - 1 Nephi 11:11
In 1 Nephi 10:18 Nephi teaches that a way is prepared for all men to repent from the foundation of the world. John 1:3 states "All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made." Jehovah created the world under the direction of the Father and the world was created for men to repent and prove themselves (Abraham 3:24-25). Think of a time when someone has created something for you. How did their creation for you impact your feelings for them?
Compare and contrast the following verses making a note about what is taught of the creation: Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Ephesians 3:9; Hebrews 1:1-2; and Moses 2:1.
Read D&C 76:22-24; 104:14-17; and Moses 1:30-33 to see what else was created by Jehovah.
What do these verses teach you about what the Savior would have to know when He created the earth?
As you come to understand who created the world it is helpful to understand how the world was created. Look in Mormon 9:16-17; D&C 38:1-3; and Jacob 4:9 for how the world was created.
In the Gospel Principles manual adds clarity on this topic. "Jesus Christ created this world and everything in it. He also created many other worlds. He did so through the power of the priesthood, under the direction of our Heavenly Father" (Gospel Principles[2009], 23).