Alma and Amulek were powerful missionaries because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Even though Christ had not been born yet, they knew He would one day come and atone for the sins of the world. Their witness came from choosing to believe in Him and experiencing His power to forgive sins.
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Does it ever seem like you can’t get your kids to be nice to each other? Does doing the same thing over and over not make any difference? Alma found that as prophet, doing the same thing over and over wasn’t helping the people of Zarahemla repent. However, Alma realized that what his people needed wasn’t more lecturing. They needed a “mighty change” of heart (Alma 5: 14) as he did when he was a rebellious youth.
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The age of the kings has ended with Mosiah as Alma the Younger becomes the first chief judge of the Nephites. Founded in the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the new Nephite government gets off on a rocky start with a civil war breaking out. Alma himself takes up the sword to defend his people, praying for peace as both prophet and military leader.
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One of Alma the Elder’s most difficult challenges of serving as his people’s prophet was to have his son work against him. Alma the Younger did much to destroy the church, which must have grieved his father. In our day, we are also sometimes too aware of the poor choices made by loved ones. Just like Alma the Elder, our prayers will be answered so long as we keep the faith and strive to love those who need our help.
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Though Abinadai was gone, his words were the spark of bringing many to repent. His teachings of Jesus Christ resulted in Alma and Limhi both leading their people in righteousness. Because of their newfound faith, they were eventually delivered from the hands of the Lamanites.
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In a land where the wicked ruled, one man heard God’s call to choose the right. Abinadai preached to King Noah and his priests, teaching them essential truths about Jesus Christ and His divine role as the Savior of the world. We can follow Abinadai’s example by sharing their testimonies and teaching that “redemption cometh through Christ the Lord” (Mosiah 16:15).
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One of those who heard King Benjamin’s speech was a man named Ammon, who found the people of Limhi deep inside the lands of the Lamanites. Because he listened to the prophet’s voice, he was able to share the gospel with an entire kingdom of lost Nephites! Just like Ammon, we can also treasure up the words of God’s prophets and bring light to those who need to know God loves them.
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Continue to learn from profound teachings found in Mosiah chapters 4-6, where the wisdom of King Benjamin inspires our faith. Within these chapters, we are encouraged to “Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things” (Mosiah 4:9). The blessings that come from keeping covenants and serving one another are also central to truths taught by the prophet-king. As we explore these messages the Spirit can speak to our hearts and grow our faith in the Savior. Join us as we finish into the narrative of Mosiah, discovering insights that will enrich our lives and strengthen our commitment to follow Jesus Christ.
This week’s journey through the Book of Mormon takes us to Mosiah 1-3, where the timeless teachings of King Benjamin are shared. In these chapters, we witness King Benjamin’s profound wisdom as he imparts crucial lessons to his people and to our families. From his powerful address concerning service and faith, to the importance of focusing on the temple, King Benjamin’s words resonate with truth and enlightenment.
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In the entirety of the Book of Mormon, power of prayer is taught most clearly by the prophet Enos. His “wrestle which [he] had before God” (Enos 1:2) shows us how we can find peace and hope through our relationship with Christ.
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