Alma’s intimate words to his sons model a way to use honest sharing about the past to better the present and future. This core episode covers Alma’s path to peace, the principle that we cannot feel greater joy than we have experienced pain, the underappreciated figure of Shiblon, and finally, challenge to the unhealthy idea… Continue Reading
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This lesson and the next provide a precious and intimate window in the family life of Alma, one of the great Book of Mormon prophets. These chapters fit into the genre of “Testament”, which records the wisdom and blessings imparted by the patriarch of a family (unfortunately, we don’t have any records of a matriarch… Continue Reading
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“They Taught with Power and Authority of God” These chapters begin the story of the missionary efforts of the sons of Mosiah. Ammon and Lamoni take center stage, but the Lamanite woman Abish and her queen play key roles and Mormon emphasizes the contrasts between missionary and conversion experiences by paralleling the stories Ammon and Lamoni, Aaron… Continue Reading
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“Have Ye Received His Image in Your Countenances?” Alma has some impressive rhetorical skills on display in his interrogative sermon in chapter 5. He encourages his audience to access their past selves, future selves, ideal selves, and imagine dying and standing accountable before God. Class Member Reading: Alma 5-7 Diana and Jacob join the class.… Continue Reading
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Paul had a bit of a tortured relationship with the saints (who often were nothing but) in Corinth. We benefit from his struggles however, as he addresses these problems with gospel living. In these chapters Paul teaches about life in the spirit, sanctification and resurrection, and our daily new life in Christ. Reading: 1 Cor.… Continue Reading
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