A promised land is prepared and given, but its possession can only be maintained by righteousness. Interestingly, while the urim and thummim are called interpreters, alma 37. Discussions on the book of mormon alma 32 originally aired. Why does the book of mosiah refer to the exodus narrative. Yet it only provides this if people choose to place faith in christ and repent of their sins. Nowhere in the scriptures is there a better example of how not to pray. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and. Evidence of multiple authorship maxwell institute alma 42. Alma and amulek teach about faith in jesus christ alma. The overall message of the book of mormon is the same as the bibles. Amulek testifies that the word is in christ unto salvationunless an atonement is made, all mankind must perishthe whole law of moses points toward the sacrifice of the son of godthe eternal plan of redemption is based on faith and repentancepray for temporal and spiritual blessingsthis life is the time for men to prepare to meet godwork out your salvation with fear before god. The location of antionum is in that strategic buffer zone between the ammonites in the land of jershon and the lamanites to the south alma 27.
New approaches to the book of mormon brent lee metcalfe, editor. The book of mormon a religiously oriented lineage historyis primarily a record of events kept by and centrally involving the nephites. New trailer for season 3 of the book of mormon videos. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. As the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was justyea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto themtherefore alma thought it was expedient that they. Thinking to play a game of words with alma and amulek, he began questioning them.
Mormon obviously has a great love for the way in which alma 2 speaks. Mormon is telling stories that overlap in time and he does a brilliant job at it. Thus the land on the northward was called desolation, and the land on the southward was called bountiful, it being the wilderness which is filled with all manner of wild animals of every kind, a part of which had come from the. Jul 25, 2012 book of mormon lesson 31 firm in the faith of christ alma 4352 having finished sharing his testimony with his sons, alma and his people now look to many years of war. Book of mormon lesson 31 firm in the faith of christ alma 4352. Amulek testifies that salvation is in jesus christ. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach this part see the book of mormon videos. After being visited by an angel, he helped alma the younger preach to the people of ammonihah and suffered the loss of his family and possessions as a result. Jannalee sandau jannalee started as an editorial intern at lds living in 20 and loves that she still has the opportunity to write and share articles about latterday saints every day. Mar 06, 2020 may 8 alma and amulek teach about faith in jesus christ, alma 34 may 15 alma counsels his sons, alma 3642 the videos can be found in the gospel library app both beside the text in the sidebar and in the videos collection as well as in the gospel library section of and on the book of mormon videos. According to john sorenson, it is an interesting commentary on nephite conceptions of the land that the territory on the south described as wilderness alma 31.
Desolation referred to the northern land, and bountiful was included in the southern land. And if you thought that alma was a bad public speaker before, you just wait. Does the name alma challenge the historicity of the book. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer, satan. A man of no small reputation in ammonihah, but he rebeled against god. The book of alma as a prototype for teaching the word of. Chapter 31 alma heads a mission to reclaim the apostate zoramitesthe zoramites deny christ, believe in a false concept of election, and worship with set prayersthe missionaries are filled with the holy spirittheir afflictions are swallowed up in the joy of christ. Smith and robert mckay and, for that matter, one of their more serious arguments involved the book of mormon proper name alma, which belongs to two of the books most significant characters.
The loss of this buffer zone would be very dangerous to the people of ammon to the north and zarahemla to the west. The only other comparable story in the book of mormon is that of alma the younger. The trailer for season three of the book of mormon videos was released today. Does the name alma challenge the historicity of the book of. Inspired by satan, it served to reinforce religious complacency and stifle spirituality. It speaks about being patient in sufferings, in tribulations, in persecutions, and in afflictions alma 1. The book of alma the son of alma chapter thirtyone. Amulek teach about faith in jesus christ alma 34 book of mormon. I print these off, trim the edges, and paste them into my chapters journal, like this. Discussions on the book of mormon joseph smithhistory.
One of the book of mormons greatest figures, he is sometimes referred to as alma the elder as seen on the website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to avoid confusion with his son. The book of alma as a prototype for teaching the word of god. The book of mormon first mentions helaman in alma 31. The first episode of the next batch of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saint will be published next friday, march. Amulek testifies that the word is in christ unto salvationunless an atonement is made, all mankind must perishthe whole law of moses points toward the sacrifice of the son of godthe eternal plan of redemption is based on faith and repentancepray for temporal and spiritual blessingsthis life is the time for men to prepare to meet godwork out your. Joseph smiths transformation of hebrews in alma 12. Since the account was written from the perspective of this people actually, of its leaders, all other groups are understood and represented from the point of view of nephite elites. Why are there so many different names for the plan of. Apr 18, 2020 this weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma preaches the word of god alma 47. King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 march 20. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an introduction and annotation book of mormon, 1830 book of mormon, 1837 book of mormon, 1840 book of mormon, 1841 page 31 hide editing marks.
Both season 1 and season 2 of the book of mormon videos are also on dvd, available at deseret book stores and at. Yea, i would that ye would come forth and harden not your hearts any longer. Now if ye give place that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief that ye will resist the spirit of the lord behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts. Discussions on the book of mormon alma 32 episode info.
This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma and amulek teach about faith in jesus christ alma 31 34. May 8 alma and amulek teach about faith in jesus christ, alma 34 may 15 alma counsels his sons, alma 3642 the videos can be found in the gospel library app both beside the text in the sidebar and in the videos collection as well as in the gospel library section of and on the book of mormon videos. The illustration called alma baptizing in the waters of mormon was published in the book called cities in the sun, published by elizabeth rachel cannon in 1910. Alma leads a mission to reclaim the apostate zoramites in 74 bce america. Book of mormon alma chapter 31 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Jul 22, 2008 alma heads a mission to reclaim the apostate zoramitesthe zoramites deny christ, believe in a false concept of election, and worship with set prayersthe missionaries are filled with the holy. Book of mormon 31 firm in the faith of christ alma 4352 by lenet hadley read here is inspirational background and physical evidence supporting book of mormon account i. Donl peterson, what is the meaning of the book of mormon scriptures on eternal hell for the wicked. And they came from there up into the south wilderness.
This is why you can become rather confused in the book of mosiah and the first 27 chapters of the book of alma. Thus the land on the northward was called desolation, and the land on the southward was called bountiful, it being the wilderness which is filled with all manner of wild animals of every kind, a part of which had come from the land. I just finished reading mosiah and am now in alma and i. One of the favorite arguments deployed against the claims of the restoration involves the book of mormon proper name alma, which belongs to two of the books most significant characters. Book of mormon 1981alma wikisource, the free online. Alma and amulek teach the zoramite poor the process of conversion through planting the word. Mar 04, 2008 alma 32 study guide to be discussed march day 1. Alma heads a mission to reclaim the apostate zoramitesthe zoramites deny christ, believe in a false concept of election, and worship with set prayersthe missionaries are filled with the holy spirittheir afflictions are. As the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was justyea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto themtherefore alma thought it was. The book of alma is the longest of all the books of the book of mormon, consisting of 63 chapters. The book records the first 39 years of what the nephites termed the reign of the judges, a period in which the nephite nation adopted a constitutional theocratic government in which the judicial and executive branches of the government were combined.
It is immediately evident that mormon himself is quite impressed with alma 2 of the seven sermons that mormon quoted directly from sources, six are attributed to alma 2 alma the younger by latterday saints. The day of your salvation is now, humility and repentance will bring about the plan of redemption immediately. Feeling cocky after their success among the lamanites, alma and the gang head off to try and convert all the zoramites. A followers view of alma 32, in the book of mormon. Alma heads a mission to reclaim the apostate zoramitesthe zoramites deny christ, believe in a false concept of election, and worship with set prayersthe missionaries are filled with the holy spirittheir afflictions are swallowed up in the joy of christ.
He tells the people that jesus christ will come into the world and take upon himself the sins of his people. I think ive found a link or two between alma 30 and alma 31. Alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. In the 1830 edition of the book of mormon, our chapters 30 and 31 were one chapter. The new season, which is planned to begin on march th, will include from mosiah through alma. As john taylor later recalled, joseph replied, i teach them correct principles. May 29, 2012 book of mormon study map alma 127 i wanted to repost this because this is where many of you are in sunday school. Alma teaches the poor about humility and faith in jesus christ. He became a powerful missionary, however, and was instrumental in the conversion of zeezrom. One of the favorite arguments deployed against the claims of the restoration by the evangels principal authors, pastor john l. Mar 06, 2020 the trailer for season three of the book of mormon videos was released today. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Church releases trailer for next season in book of mormon. O lord, wilt thou grant unto me that i may have strength, that i may suffer with patience these afflictions which shall come upon me, because of the iniquity of this people.
Discussions on the book of mormon testimony of the witnesses and general church history. Discussions on the book of mormon alma 31 32 episode info. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. No videos because of general conference and easter april 17. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 22, no. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the. Now it came to pass that after the end of korihor, alma having received tidings that the zoramites were perverting the ways of the lord, and that zoram, who was their leader, was leading the hearts of the people to bow down to dumb. The prayer of the zoramites served another purpose entirely. Book of mormon study map alma 127 the red headed hostess. The zoramites had once known the word of god alma 31.
Mormon opens his account of the mission to the apostate zoramites by articulating the main theme of the book of alma. And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind. The title refers to alma the younger, a prophet and chief judge of the nephites. Alma and amulek teach about faith in jesus christ book of mormon. Apr 09, 2020 today, ive been pondering the following description of the saviors mortal life, given by the prophet alma. Allred, almas use of state in the book of mormon maxwell institute alma 40. Book of mormon, 1837, page 31 the joseph smith papers. Alma 31 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. Alma a descendant of nephi alma alma 2 alma the younger sons of alma gideon mulek amulon leader of the priests of king noah alma son of alma nehor an antichrist amilici. The latter term is used in the beatitudes, blessed are the poor in spirit who come unto me, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven matt 5. Is there more than one god 29 and he answered, no 30 now zeezrom said unto him again. Sidney sperry writes that the book of alma is by far the largest in the book of mormon, containing sixtythree chapters and about 164 12 printed pages in the current edition. Book of mormon lesson 31 firm in the faith of christ alma 4352 having finished sharing his testimony with his sons, alma and his people now look to many years of war.
Book of mormon peoples the encyclopedia of mormonism. It constitutes, therefore, somewhat less than onethird of the total text in the nephite record. Yea, there is a true and living god 28 now zeezrom said. Mckay found it uproariously funny and patently ridiculous that two supposedly ancient and more or less semitic men bore what everybody. The book of mormon makes it clear that patience is an attribute of jesus christ and that his disciples should also strive to develop that attribute. In this verse helamans father, alma, and two younger brothers, shiblon and corianton, embark on a missionary journey to the zoramites, but helaman does not accompany them. To be poor in heart is essentially the same as to be poor in spirit. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon, and consists of sixty three chapters.
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