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July 7, 2020... What are the modern Korihor’s saying? Alma 30:7-60

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July 7, 2020... What are the modern Korihor’s saying? Alma 30:7-60

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As you study the rest of Alma 30 today, consider creating a “T-Chart” with one side identifying Korihor’s philosophies/teachings and the other side identifying what you see and hear today that is similar.

It would also be important to notice what religious freedoms this community had and where the limits were. The Book of Mormon can guide us in religious, social and political ways in this manner just as President Benson said.

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Alma 30 All Things Denote There Is a God

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July 6, 2020... What is an Antichrist? Alma 30:1-6

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July 6, 2020... What is an Antichrist? Alma 30:1-6

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“Here we find an interesting definition of an anti-Christ: one who defies and denies the prophecies concerning the coming of Christ. This definition would, of course, pertain primarily to those who lived before the meridian of time. In our day we would speak of an anti-Christ as one who denies the divine birth of Jesus; who downplays the significance of his teachings; who claims that Jesus’ sufferings, death, and resurrection have no significance for mankind. Many in this dispensation have been seduced into the damnable heresy that Jesus was merely a good man, a brilliant speaker, and a loving and tender example of mercy and forgiveness--these things alone. The restored gospel--especially as made known through the Book of Mormon--testifies that Jesus Christ was and is divine, that he is God”

McConkie, Joseph Fielding, and Robert L. Millet. Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret Book, 2007, 3:201.

Sister Julie Beck also taught that: “Satan knows that he will never have a body; he will never have a family. So he targets young women, who will create the bodies for the future generations.
Korihor was an anti-Christ. Anti-Christ is antifamily. Any doctrine or principle our youth hear from the world that is antifamily is also anti-Christ. It’s that clear.”

Study the Bible Dictionary definition of antichrist  as well as the one in the guide to the scriptures.

What are the counterfeits and teachings that you see in the world today that fit these definitions? Recognize that they are often disguised as movements for good.

Be on the lookout for these Antichrist teachings and organizations and look for ways to teach and protect your family.

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July 5, 2020... how can I be content with what God has given me? Alma 29

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July 5, 2020... how can I be content with what God has given me? Alma 29

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Alma glories in the Lord in this chapter but also had additional desires for more. How does he find contentment?

Understanding this principle is essential in today’s world and Elder Neal A Maxwell’s April 2000 conference address is a key to doing so. Consider what actions and attitudes you can take or develop to find contentment,

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July 4, 2020... how can I keep hope in the midst of difficulties?

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July 4, 2020... how can I keep hope in the midst of difficulties?

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Alma 28

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July 3, 2020... what parallels does Alma 27 have with modern refugee experiences?

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July 3, 2020... what parallels does Alma 27 have with modern refugee experiences?

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Refugees have been struggling to find homes in many different places and times. Many of them are refugees because of religious beliefs and practices.

Consider what you and yours family can do to ensure that those of different religious beliefs or practices do not feel marginalized or hated. How can you show and share the Savior’s love?

Alma 27 and this video give beautiful examples of God’s love in action and exemplify Alma 26:37

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July 2, 2020... How can I find joy? Alma 26

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July 2, 2020... How can I find joy? Alma 26

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Ammon glories in the Lord in this chapter. He is experiencing deep and abiding joy and shares with us the way that he was able to experience this joy. As you study this chapter look for the following:

What actions and attitudes allowed Ammon to experience joy?
What did he know and understand about God and His plan that helped him experience joy?

What do you feel inspired to do as a result of what you learn?

Don’t forget this: “This essential relationship between the principle of gathering and the building of temples is highlighted in the Book of Mormon.…The sheaves in this analogy represent newly baptized members of the Church. The garners are the holy temples. Elder Neal A. Maxwell explained: ‘Clearly, when we baptize, our eyes should gaze beyond the baptismal font to the holy temple. The great garner into which the sheaves should be gathered is the holy temple’. This instruction clarifies and emphasizes the importance of sacred temple ordinances and covenants—that the sheaves may not be wasted.” Bednar, David A. “Honorably Hold a Name and Standing.” April 2009.

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Why Did Ammon Borrow So Much from Tradition in Alma 26? (Knowhy #133)

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July 1, 2020... How reliable is God’s word? Alma 25

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July 1, 2020... How reliable is God’s word? Alma 25

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As you study Alma 25, look for all the different prophecies that are fulfilled in this chapter. Think about the following questions:

What does this teach you about Heavenly Father?
What do you learn about prophets from this chapter?
Ordinances and covenants?
What do you feel inspired to do because of what you learned?

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Why was the City of Ammonihah Destroyed and Left Desolate? (Knowhy #123)

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June 30, 2020... How can I stay completely committed to God? Alma 24

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June 30, 2020... How can I stay completely committed to God? Alma 24

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As you study this chapter, look for how the people of Ammon stayed completely committed to God.
What did they know about Jesus Christ and His Atonement that helped?
What did they understand about sin that helped?
What actions were most important to their commitment?

Along with this chapter you might consider studying one or more of the following talks:

“Personal strength through the Atonement of Christ” by Elder Scott

“Converted unto the Lord” by Elder Bednar

“Unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ” by Elder Renlund

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What is the Symbolism of the Stained Swords of the Anti Nephi Lehies? (Knowhy #132)

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June 29, 2020 Why is freedom of religion so important? Alma 23

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June 29, 2020 Why is freedom of religion so important? Alma 23

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In this chapter the king of the Lamanites makes a proclamation of religious freedom. Look for what happens asa result and what might have been missed if this religious freedom would not have been granted.

How important is religious freedom?
What does it teach you about Heavenly Father that He wants us to have religious freedom?

Consider also reading Elder Hales’ April 2015 address entitled “Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom.”

NOTE: The name Anti-Nephi-Lehi could indicate the joining together of the descendants of Nephi and those who followed him with the other posterity of Lehi: “The name ‘Anti’ of ‘Anti-Nephi-Lehi’ may be a reflex of the Egyptian nty ‘he of, the one of.’ Thus, rather than having the sense ‘against,’ it has the meaning ‘the one of Nephi and Lehi’” (Stephen D. Ricks, “Anti-Nephi-Lehi,” in Dennis L. Largey, ed., Book of Mormon Reference Companion [2003], 67).

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June 28, 2020... standing up for the right 

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Alma 20:8–15

What can we learn from how Lamoni responded to his father? How can we follow Lamoni’s example in standing up for what is right?

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Elder Bednar on COVID-19 and Religious Freedom

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June 27... “Man cannot merit anything of himself... what shall I do that I may have this eternal life?” Alma 22

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June 27... “Man cannot merit anything of himself... what shall I do that I may have this eternal life?” Alma 22

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There has been debate for years about salvation... are we saved by grace or by works? Do we have a responsibility or does Christ save indiscriminately? Do we earn our way into heaven? Look for answers to these questions in Alma 22 and make sure to pick one or more of the following talks below to study that might help. And don’t forget to read the quotes from CS. Lewis and see how they relate to this chapter:
“I know the words "leave it to God" can be misunderstood, but they must stay for the moment.

The sense in which a Christian leaves it to God is that he puts all his trust in Christ: trusts that

Christ will somehow share with him the perfect human obedience which He carried out from

His birth to His crucifixion: that Christ will make the man more like Himself and, in a sense,

make good his deficiencies. In Christian language, He will share His "sonship" with us, will

make us, like Himself, "Sons of God": in Book IV I shall attempt to analyse the meaning of

those words a little further. If you like to put it that way, Christ offers something for nothing: He

even offers everything for nothing. In a sense, the whole Christian life consists in accepting

that very remarkable offer. But the difficulty is to reach the point of recognising that all we

have done and can do is nothing. What we should have liked would be for God to count our

good points and ignore our bad ones. Again, in a sense, you may say that no temptation is

ever overcome until we stop trying to overcome it throw up the sponge. But then you could

not "stop trying" in the right way and for the right reason until you had tried your very hardest.

And, in yet another sense, handing everything over to Christ does not, of course, mean that

you stop trying. To trust Him means, of course, trying to do all that He says. There would be

no sense in saying you trusted a person if you would not take his advice. Thus if you have

really handed yourself over to Him, it must follow that you are trying to obey Him. But trying in

a new way, a less worried way. Not doing these things in order to be saved, but because He

has begun to save you already. Not hoping to get to Heaven as a reward for your actions, but

inevitably wanting to act in a certain way because a first faint gleam of Heaven is already

inside you.

Christians have often disputed as to whether what leads the Christian home is good actions,

or Faith in Christ. I have no right really to speak on such a difficult question, but it does seem

to me like asking which blade in a pair of scissors is most necessary. A serious moral effort is

the only thing that will bring you to the point where you throw up the sponge. Faith in Christ is

the only thing to save you from despair at that point: and out of that Faith in Him good actions

must inevitably come. There are two parodies of the truth which different sets of Christians

have, in the past, been accused by other Christians of believing: perhaps they may make the

truth clearer. One set were accused of saying, "Good actions are all that matters. The best

good action is charity. The best kind of charity is giving money. The best thing to give money

to is the Church. So hand us over $10,000 and we will see you through." The answer to that

nonsense, of course, would be that good actions done for that motive, done with the idea that

Heaven can be bought, would not be good actions at all, but only commercial speculations.

The other set were accused of saying, "Faith is all that matters. Consequently, if you have

faith, it doesn't matter what you do. Sin away, my lad, and have a good time and Christ will

see that it makes no difference in the end." The answer to that nonsense is that, if what you

call your "faith" in Christ does not involve taking the slightest notice of what He says, then it is

not Faith at allnot faith or trust in Him, but only intellectual acceptance of some theory about

Him.

The Bible really seems to clinch the matter when it puts the two things together into one

amazing sentence. The first half is, "Work out your own salvation with fear and

trembling"which looks as if everything depended on us and our good actions: but the second

half goes on, "For it is God who worketh in you" which looks as if God did everything and we

nothing. I am afraid that is the sort of thing we come up against in Christianity. I am puzzled,

but I am not surprised. You see, we are now trying to understand, and to separate into

watertight compartments, what exactly God does and what man does when God and man

are working together. And, of course, we begin by thinking it is like two men working together,

so that you could say, "He did this bit and I did that." But this way of thinking breaks down.

God is not like that. He is inside you as well as outside: even if we could understand who did

what, I do not think human language could properly express it. In the attempt to express it

different Churches say different things. But you will find that even those who insist most

strongly on the importance of good actions tell you you need Faith; and even those who insist

most strongly on Faith tell you to do good actions. At any rate that is as far as I go.” (Mere Christianity, Ch. 12)

“Give me all of you!!! I don’t want so much of your time, so much of your talents and money, and so much of your work. I want YOU!!! ALL OF YOU!! I have not come to torment or frustrate the natural man or woman, but to KILL IT! No half measures will do. I don’t want to only prune a branch here and a branch there; rather I want the whole tree out! Hand it over to me, the whole outfit, all of your desires, all of your wants and wishes and dreams. Hand over the whole natural self, all the desires which you think innocent as well as the ones you think wicked—the whole outfit. Turn them ALL over to me, give yourself to me and I will make of you a new self---in my image. Give me yourself and in exchange I will give you Myself. My will, shall become your will. My heart, shall become your heart.” (C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity)

Elder Renlund
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June 26, 2020... Similarities with today... Alma 21

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As you study Alma 26 today, think about this... in Mormon 8:35, we see Mormon tell us that he saw our day... which means that he placed what we needed in the Book of Mormon!

What do you see in Alma 21 that YOU need today?
What do you learn about the power of scripture?
What excuses for unbelief do we sometimes give?
What is the relationship between spiritual things and political liberties?
How does the Savior show His love to different groups in this chapter? How has He shown it to you?

This talk by Elder Christofferson relates to several topics in this chapter and is quite relevant for what is happening today!

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June 25, 2020... Life lessons from Lamoni... Alma 20

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As you study today, consider what you might learn by asking yourself the following questions as you study (note that it would still help you come to know the Savior even more by considering ways that Ammon is like Christ in this chapter as well):

What role does desire play in this chapter? What do you learn about desire? How can you develop better desires?

How does love influence this story? How can you develop this kind of love? What examples from the Savior’s life illustrate this kind of love?

If Ammon is like Christ how might this chapter be a symbol for Christ’s visit to the Spirit world?

Another interesting activity might be to look at how Lamoni was being tested right after having made covenants with God. Look in verse 15 at his response... “I will not” and “I will not return”... what are some of the things that you have Covenanted that you will not do? Consider writing some commitments to yourself in your journal... “I will not do...”

Now what are some things you may have struggled with in the past that you can revolt to? Write down “I will not return”... and list  those things. Consider reviewing these two lists for sacrament on Sunday and ask for the Savior’s help to keep those commitments.

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Reflecting God's Love—What Scriptures Mean to Me

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For the next three days, take one chapter a day and find ways that Ammon is like Christ. Ponder the following:
What does he do that is like Christ?
What does he say that is like Christ?
What Christlike attributes does he exhibit?

As you learn more about the Savior through Ammon’s example, ponder on how your love for the Savior increases and what steps you can take to become more like Him.

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June 20, 2020... How can we get the victory over the devil? Alma 16:12-21

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June 20, 2020... How can we get the victory over the devil? Alma 16:12-21

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The people in this chapter were able to be victorious over the devil. How did they do it? Study and mark anything you see and ponder how you can apply that in your life.

What role did the Savior play?
How did they access His mighty power?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2007/06/an-unending-conflict-a-victory-assured?lang=eng

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June 19, 2020... How are prophets a sign of the mercy and love of God? Alma 16:1-11

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June 19, 2020... How are prophets a sign of the mercy and love of God? Alma 16:1-11

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As you study these verses, focus on the blessings that God wanted to provide to these people through His prophets and the blessings He did provide to those who were willing.

What does this teach you about God that He would provide these prophets?
When have you been blessed by prophets?

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Very simple study today. Study these two conference talks and look for what they have to do with Alma 15 and then ponder what you might need to do based on what you learn.

How do these things apply to your life?
What do they teach you about the Savior?

Elder Oaks April 2010 Healing the Sick
Elder Andersen April 2007 It’s True Isn’t It?

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Why Did the People of Sidom Go to the Altar for Deliverance? (Knowhy #122)

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As you study Alma 14 there are many different approaches you can take to have a meaningful study. Here are a few different questions to approach your study with:

Why does the Lord allow bad things to happen to good people?
How can I access the Savior’s power to deliver me out of trials or bondage?
How can I respond in Christlike ways to those who may hurt me?
In what ways are Alma and Amulek like the Savior?
What similarities do you see with this story and situations today?

Choose what direction you feel will help you most. Don’t forget to think about how what you learn teaches you about the nature and character of Christ.

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Why Does God Sometimes Let His Innocent People Be Killed? (Knowhy #351)

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June 16, 2020... How can we enter into the “rest of God”? Alma 13:10-31

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June 16, 2020... How can we enter into the “rest of God”? Alma 13:10-31

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President Joseph F. Smith (1838-1918) commented on the meaning of the phrase “rest of God” when he said: “What does it mean to enter into the rest of the Lord? Speaking for myself, it means that through the love of God I have been won over to Him, so that I can feel at rest in Christ, that I may no more be disturbed by every wind of doctrine, by the cunning and craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; and that I am established in the knowledge and testimony of Jesus Christ, so that no power can turn me aside from the straight and narrow path that leads back into the presence of God, to enjoy exaltation in His glorious kingdom; that from this time henceforth I shall enjoy that rest until I shall rest with Him in the heavens” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith 1998, 426).

As you study Alma 13:10-31 today, look for ways that will help us receive this rest.

Remember that the priesthood and it’s ordinances will help with this. Consider studying Elder Renlund’s October 2017 conference talk entitled “The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power”

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June 15, 2020... How can understanding premortal life help us now? Alma 13:1-9

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June 15, 2020... How can understanding premortal life help us now? Alma 13:1-9

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In the first several verses of Alma 13:1-9 Alma teaches some important doctrine about the premortal life. As you study these verses, be sure to use the commentary located in the Book of Mormon Institute Student Manual

Ponder what Sis Dalton said: “Our personal mission began long before we arrived on the earth. In the premortal life, we were ‘called and prepared’ to live on the earth at a time when temptations and challenges would be the greatest. This was ‘on account of [our] exceeding faith and good works’ and because of our ‘having chosen good.’ We understood our Father’s plan and knew that it was good. We not only chose it, but we defended it. We knew that our earthly missions would be fraught with temptation, challenges, and hardship, but we also knew that we would be blessed by the fulness of the gospel, living prophets, and the guidance of the Holy Ghost. We knew and understood that our success on this earth would be determined by our worthiness and purity.”

What do you learn about the Savior?
How does this understanding of premortal life help you in the here and now?
What do you feel inspired to do?

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June 13, 2020... What is the plan of redemption? Alma 12:19-37

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June 13, 2020... What is the plan of redemption? Alma 12:19-37

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Compare these verses with President Oaks April 2020 conference talk entitled “The Great Plan.” Ponder the following questions as you study and consider writing down your answers in your study journal:

What similarities do you see between President Oaks’ talk and Alma 12:19-37?

What do you learn about the Savior and His role in the plan?

What insights do you gain about the fall of Adam and Eve?

What is the purpose of mortality?

Where do you see teachings about the temple in both places?

What does all of this teach you about your Heavenly Parents?

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Why Did Alma Teach His Opponents about the Temple? (Knowhy #119)

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June 12, 2020... How can I acquire spiritual knowledge? Alma 12:1-18

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June 12, 2020... How can I acquire spiritual knowledge? Alma 12:1-18

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A change happens in Zeezrom over the course of the events in chapters 11-12. Here in the beginning of chapter 12 we start to see him really gainin in spiritual knowledge and Alma teaches important truths regarding our ability to gain spiritual knowledge. Look for the following as you study:

Where do you see the truth that the attitude and intent with which we seek answers will greatly influence our ability to learn from the Holy Ghost?
Where do you see the truth taught that God will reveal truth to us according to the heed and diligence we give to Him?
What Christlike attributes are required in order to receive spiritual knowledge?
What examples in the scriptures do you see of people living these truths and receiving the promised blessings?
Why is gaining spiritual knowledge so essential in our quest to become like our Heavenly Parents?

You might also consider studying this talk from Sister Sheri Dew that illustrates these principles.

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June 11, 2020... True doctrine understood ... Alma 11

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June 11, 2020... True doctrine understood ... Alma 11

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President Boyd K Packer frequently taught that, “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior.”

In Alma 11, there are several doctrines that as we understand, will influence our behavior.

One is that no unclean thing can dwell with God... that God doesn’t save us in our sins. Study this idea in chapter 11 along with Elder Christofferson’s October 2016 conference talk entitled “Abide in My Love” to deepen your understanding of this truth.

A second is regarding the resurrection. When we truly understand the doctrine of the resurrection and resurrected bodies it should definitely influence the way we live. Be sure to study Elder Christofferson’s April 2014 talk entitled “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ” and perhaps even this chapter in the Joseph F Smith manual: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-joseph-f-smith/chapter-10?lang=eng

Whichever topic you choose to focus on, mark any insights that you feel might influence your behavior. What did you learn about the Savior?

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Why Would Zeezrom Attempt to Bribe Amulek? (Knowhy #118)

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June 10, 2020... how can I make a difference when the world is so wicked? Alma 10

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June 10, 2020... how can I make a difference when the world is so wicked? Alma 10

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Surely Alma and Amulek had asked themselves this same question... they saw all the wickedness and the rejection Alma experienced and they had to wonder how they could make a difference. However, they acted in faith and the Savior empowered them (and others).

What do you notice Alma and Amulek doing to make a difference? That might seem hard... but you can do it! You might also want to pay attention to the people mentioned in Alma 10:21-23 and see how they made a difference as well!

Think about the Savior’s life... He was only one person but He made ALL the difference... how? How is Amulek similar to Christ in this chapter?

What will you do to make a difference?

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June 9, 2020... Spiritually defining memories... Alma 9

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June 9, 2020... Spiritually defining memories... Alma 9

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This last conference Elder Andersen gave an important message about spiritually defining memories. Alma 9 goes along with this address perfectly! As you study, look for any and all questions he asks to remind these people of these important spiritually defining memories. Elder Andersen defines them as follows:
“Along with the peaceful direction we receive from the Holy Ghost, from time to time, God powerfully and very personally assures each of us that He knows us and loves us and that He is blessing us specifically and openly. Then, in our moments of difficulty, the Savior brings these experiences back into our mind.
Think of your own life...These experiences may come at pivotal times in our lives or in what may at first seem as uneventful happenings, but they are always accompanied by an exceptionally strong spiritual confirmation of the love of God.
Remembering these spiritually defining experiences takes us to our knees, declaring as did the Prophet Joseph: “What I received was from heaven. I know it, and I know that God knows that I know it.”

Consider these few examples from Alma 9 to help you see what to look for...

When have you or someone you know been brought out of a bad situation (Jerusalem) or led through one (wilderness)? (By God)... verse 9

When have you or someone you know been delivered or preserved by God? ... verse 10

When has the Lord been merciful to you or someone you know when you’ve called on His name? ... verse 17

When have you been visited by the Spirit, received revelation, received prophetic words, experienced the gift of tongues, etc? ... verse 21

When have you experienced the grace or long suffering of God? Or gotten a quick answer to prayer? ... verse 26

Look for as many of these as you can and take time to reflect on all the spiritually defining memories in your life. How did it influence you? How did it help you come closer to and become more like Heavenly Father?

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June 8, 2020... How does the Lord guide us through our lives? Alma 8

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June 8, 2020... How does the Lord guide us through our lives? Alma 8

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This chapter has some extremely powerful life lessons. The Lord shows how well He knows each of us and how much He does to help us through our lives.

Consider each of the following questions as you read and write down your answers in your study journal at the end of your study.

What do you notice about the angel that appears to Alma and what does this teach you about the Savior’s love and concern for us?
Why was Alma blessed even though he was not having “success”?
What is important to notice about how Alma responds to the angel’s instructions? (See the video below for a related story)
What lessons do we learn from Alma finding Amulek? (Consider studying one or both of the following talks that address this idea: Elder Rasband October 2017 “Divine Design” or Elder Uchtdorf October 2016 “Learn from Alma and Amulek”)

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June 7, 2020... How can I keep my changed heart and receive eternal life? Alma 7:14-27

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June 7, 2020... How can I keep my changed heart and receive eternal life? Alma 7:14-27

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Whenever a discussion of the requirements of eternal life come up, we are tempted to think that we somehow earn eternal life. Remember that it is a gift... the greatest of all gifts... and that it comes through and because of Jesus Christ and His Atonement.

As you study these verses, remember verses 11-13... Alma taught these first because when we truly understand in our hearts what Jesus has done for us, it changes us and encourages and empowers us to live the way described in Alma 7:14-27.

What are the attitudes and attributes we need to develop?
What specific actions do you feel inspired to take?
How does following this counsel help us to become more like the Savior?

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Why Does Alma Mention Three Kinds of Paths in One Verse? (Knowhy #114)

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June 6, 2020... Why is Jesus Christ’s birth of more importance than anything else? Alma 7:1-13

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June 6, 2020... Why is Jesus Christ’s birth of more importance than anything else? Alma 7:1-13

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As you study these verses, look for the answer to this question. Pay particular attention to verses 11-13. Note these words from Elder Neal A Maxwell:
Elder Neal A. Maxwell (1926-2004) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote of the Savior’s familiarity with the afflictions of mortality and with our individual transgressions: “He knows by actual, personal experience, because not only did He suffer pains, afflictions, and temptations of every kind during His second estate, but He took upon Himself our sins as well as our pains, sicknesses, and infirmities. (See Alma 7:11-12.) Thus He knew, not in abstraction but in actuality, ‘according to the flesh,’ the whole of human suffering. He bore our infirmities before we bore them. He knows perfectly well how to succor us. We can tell Him nothing of pain, temptation, or affliction; He learned ‘according to the flesh,’ and His triumph was complete!” (We Will Prove Them Herewith 1982, 46).

And these words from Elder David A Bednar:
“Thus, the Savior has suffered not just for our sins and iniquities—but also for our physical pains and anguish, our weaknesses and shortcomings, our fears and frustrations, our disappointments and discouragement, our regrets and remorse, our despair and desperation, the injustices and inequities we experience, and the emotional distresses that beset us.
There is no physical pain, no spiritual wound, no anguish of soul or heartache, no infirmity or weakness you or I ever confront in mortality that the Savior did not experience first. In a moment of weakness we may cry out, “No one knows what it is like. No one understands.” But the Son of God perfectly knows and understands, for He has felt and borne our individual burdens. And because of His infinite and eternal sacrifice (see Alma 34:14), He has perfect empathy and can extend to us His arm of mercy. He can reach out, touch, succor, heal, and strengthen us to be more than we could ever be and help us to do that which we could never do relying only upon our own power. Indeed, His yoke is easy and His burden is light.”

What does this all teach you about the Lord Jesus Christ?
What does this mean to you with what is happening in the world right now with coronavirus?
How might understanding this increase your confidence and trust in the Savior?

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June 5, 2020... What are the reasons why I should fast? What blessings should I look for? Alma 5:45-45; Alma 6

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June 5, 2020... What are the reasons why I should fast? What blessings should I look for? Alma 5:45-45; Alma 6

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As you study Alma 5:45-46 and Alma 6, look for the reasons why people fasted the the blessings that they received as a result.

This weekend we have a fast Sunday. What do you feel inspired to fast for? President Davenport has invited us to include something in our fast that Alma’s people did in Alma 6... what will you do differently in this Sunday’s fast to exercise your faith in Jesus Christ?

Also consider studying Isaiah 58:6-7

How does fasting help you become more like the Savior?
What have you done to make your fast more effective? Share your insights in the comments below 👇🏽

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Highlight: “Is Not This the Fast that I Have Chosen?”

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June 4, 2020... I must experience—and continue to feel﻿—a mighty change of heart.

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June 4, 2020... I must experience—and continue to feel﻿—a mighty change of heart.

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The introspective questions that Alma asked the people of Zarahemla, found in Alma 5:14–33, can help you search your own soul and understand what it means to experience a “mighty change of heart” throughout your life. President M. Russell Ballard explained the value of these questions: “I need to regularly take time to ask myself, ‘How am I doing?’ It’s kind of like having a personal, private interview with yourself. … As a guide for me during this private, personal review, I like to read and ponder the introspective words found in the fifth chapter of Alma” (“Return and Receive,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 64).
Consider reading Alma’s questions as if you were interviewing yourself and examining your heart. You may want to record your responses to the questions. What do you feel inspired to do as a result of your interview?
Also study Elder Dale G. Renlund’s talk “Preserving the Heart’s Mighty Change,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 97–99.

How does this all apply to what is happening in the world right now? How is Jesus Christ the answer to our problems?

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Step 6: Change of Heart - Aram’s Story about Drug Addiction Recovery

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A shepherd in the Near East was responsible for watching out for enemies trying to attack the sheep, defending the sheep from attackers, healing the wounded and sick sheep, finding and saving lost or trapped sheep, loving them, and sharing their lives and to earn their trust.  A shepherd in the Middle East was once asked how well he knew his sheep. He responded, “If you were to put a cloth over my eyes, and bring me any sheep and only let me put my hands on its face, I could tell in a moment if it was mine or not” (G. M. Mackie, Bible Manners and Customs [n.d.], 35).

Alma’s discourse teaches us much about Christ as the Good Shepherd. Compare his words in Alma 5:37-62 with the Savior’s in John 10:1-18 and use both of these accounts to see what you can learn about the Savior. Ponder these questions when you are done with your study:

What did you learn about Jesus Christ today that is most needed in the world? For you personally?
When have you experienced the Savior as your Good Shepherd? How do you need Him as the Good Shepherd now?

Please take the time to read this talk as well, which will give you additional insights on the Savior as the Good Shepherd:

April 1988 John R Lasater “Shepherds in Israel”

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He Will Place You on His Shoulders and Carry You Home

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June 2, 2020... Are you prepared to approach the throne of God with confidence? Alma 5:14-36

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June 2, 2020... Are you prepared to approach the throne of God with confidence? Alma 5:14-36

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Elder Jörg Klebingat once asked the following questions:
“What thoughts come to mind if you had a personal interview with your Savior one minute from now? Would sins, regrets, and shortcomings dominate your self-image, or would you simply experience joyful anticipation? Would you meet or avoid His gaze? Would you linger by the door or confidently walk up to Him?”

These verses are a bit of a personal interview between the Savior and us. You might consider what these questions mean about Jesus and who He is, what He wants for us.

So today as you study, look for and mark your answers to today’s question and then consider studying Elder Klebingat’s October 2014 talk entitled “Approaching the Throne of Confidence

You might also consider focusing on Elder Bednar“Clean Hands and a Pure Heart”  from October 2007 to help you deepen.

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June 1, 2020... When we remember the righteous examples of our ancestors, we can be inspired to become more righteous ourselves. Alma 5:1-13

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June 1, 2020... When we remember the righteous examples of our ancestors, we can be inspired to become more righteous ourselves. Alma 5:1-13

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As you study these verses... look for where you see this truth: When we remember the righteous examples of our ancestors, we can be inspired to become more righteous ourselves.

“It would be a wonderful thing if every Latter-day Saint knew the conversion stories of their forefathers. …

“The more connected we feel to our righteous forefathers, the more likely we are to make wise and righteous choices.

“And so it is. Each of us will be greatly blessed if we know the stories of faith and sacrifice that led our forefathers to join the Lord’s Church” (William R. Walker, “Live True to the Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 97, 99).

What have you learned about Christ from the examples of your ancestors?

Consider having each child in your family call a grandparent or aunt or uncle to ask them about a spiritual experience they have had that could be shared. How might remembering those experiences strengthen you?

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May 30, 2020... the power of personal testimony Alma 4:19-20

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May 30, 2020... the power of personal testimony Alma 4:19-20

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The prophet Joseph Smith said:
“Salvation cannot come without revelation: it is in vain for anyone to minister without it. No man is a minister of Jesus Christ without being a Prophet. No man can be a minister of Jesus Christ except he has the testimony of Jesus; and this is the spirit of prophecy. Whenever salvation has been administered, it has been by testimony. Men of the present time testify of heaven and hell, and have never seen either; and I will say that no man knows these things without this.” (TPJS 160)

“Faith comes by hearing the word of God, through the testimony of the servants of God; that testimony is always attended by the Spirit of prophecy and revelation.” (TPJS 148)

Elder David A Bednar taught. “The bearing of testimony need not be lengthy or eloquent. And we do not need to wait until the first Sunday of the month to declare our witness of things that are true. Within the walls of our own homes, we can and should bear pure testimony of the divinity and reality of the Father and the Son, of the great plan of happiness, and of the Restoration.
Brethren and sisters, when was the last time you bore testimony to your eternal companion? Parents, when was the last time you declared your witness to your children about the things you know to be true? And children, when was the last time you shared your testimony with your parents and family?
Each of us already knows we should bear testimony to the people we love the most. But what we know is not always reflected in what we do. We may feel unsure, awkward, or even perhaps a bit embarrassed.
As disciples of the Savior, we are not merely striving to know more; rather, we need to consistently do more of what we know is right and become better.
We should remember that bearing a heartfelt testimony is only a beginning. We need to bear testimony, we need to mean it, and most importantly we need consistently to live it. We need to both declare and live our testimonies.
The relationship between testimony and appropriate action is emphasized in the Savior’s instruction to the Saints in Kirtland: “That which the Spirit testifies unto you even so I would that ye should do” (D&C 46:7). Our testimony of gospel truth should be reflected both in our words and in our deeds. And our testimonies are proclaimed and lived most powerfully in our own homes. Spouses, parents, and children should strive to overcome any hesitancy, reluctance, or embarrassment about bearing testimony. We should both create and look for opportunities to bear testimony of gospel truths—and live them.
A testimony is what we know to be true in our minds and in our hearts by the witness of the Holy Ghost (see D&C 8:2). As we profess truth rather than admonish, exhort, or simply share interesting experiences, we invite the Holy Ghost to confirm the verity of our words. The power of pure testimony (see Alma 4:19) does not come from sophisticated language or effective presentation; rather, it is the result of revelation conveyed by the third member of the Godhead, even the Holy Ghost.
Feeling the power, the edification, and the constancy of testimony from a spouse, a parent, or a child is a rich blessing. Such testimony fortifies faith and provides direction. Such testimony generates light in a world that grows increasingly dark. Such testimony is the source of an eternal perspective and of enduring peace.
We can become more diligent and concerned at home as we bear testimony—and consistently live it.”

Study Alma 4:19-20 First and then study Elder Ballard’s October 2004 talk entitled “Pure Testimony”

Ponder on your own testimony. Think about the testimony of others and how they have influenced you. What do you know? What do you want to know? Think about how your testimony and the testimony of others has shaped your life and strive to use that testimony more often

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May 29, 2020... How does my personal example influence others? Alma 4

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May 29, 2020... How does my personal example influence others? Alma 4

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As you study Alma 4, you will notice that different people have different influences... for good or for bad. How does one’s personal example influence others? How can we stay faithful and show forth good examples? What did those who showed good examples focus on? Why do you think that helped them?

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May 28, 2020... Who is your employer? And what is he paying you? Alma 3

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May 28, 2020... Who is your employer? And what is he paying you? Alma 3

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Start by carefully reading verses 26-27 in this chapter. Ponder what these verses mean in reference to today’s two questions...

Now think about it... are you doing Satan’s work or God’s? What “wages” are you receiving? What “wages” do you want to receive?

As you study the rest of the chapter, look for who was working for what employer and what the wages ended up being for each. What attitudes and actions must we develop if we want to work for God’s team?

Think about which employer this man worked for at different times in his life and what the results were. What does this teach you about the Savior? What do you know about Him that makes you want to be on His side?

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Finding Your Purpose in Life: Does Faith Matter? – His Grace

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May 27, 2020... How can I overcome sin and temptation and what help does the Savior give? Alma 2

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May 27, 2020... How can I overcome sin and temptation and what help does the Savior give? Alma 2

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I love to read the scriptures symbolically and make personal applications. The Holy Ghost will teach us what we need to know as we search the scriptures with specific questions in mind.

Today think of a specific sin or temptation that is difficult for you. Think of Amlici and his followers as that sin or temptation as you read today. Ponder the following questions:

How are you like Alma and what actions and attitudes can you take to overcome?

How is Amlici like Satan?

How is Alma like Christ? What help does he provide us? What do you learn about Him from this chapter?

Where do you see prophets in this story? What do they do to help?

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May 26, 2020... How can I stay faithful when others around me are not? Alma 1

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May 26, 2020... How can I stay faithful when others around me are not? Alma 1

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This chapter shows many of the problems that faithful church members were facing. They are similar to those we face today. What do you learn about attitudes and actions that help us stay faithful? What Christlike attributes are required to do so?

You might consider studying Elder Andersen’s October 2012 conference talk entitled “Trial of your faith”... for example... how Verse 24 relates to this quote from his talk:
“How do you remain “steadfast and immovable” during a trial of faith? You immerse yourself in the very things that helped build your core of faith: you exercise faith in Christ, you pray, you ponder the scriptures, you repent, you keep the commandments, and you serve others.
When faced with a trial of faith—whatever you do, you don’t step away from the Church! Distancing yourself from the kingdom of God during a trial of faith is like leaving the safety of a secure storm cellar just as the tornado comes into view.”

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How Do the Blessings in the Scriptures Apply to us Today? (Knowhy #373)

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May 25, 2020... What is important for us to learn about the nephite political system? Mosiah 29

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May 25, 2020... What is important for us to learn about the nephite political system? Mosiah 29

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This chapter is not about political parties or who we need to vote for, but the Lord does offer some important political advice in this chapter (and in Alma chapter 1 tomorrow). There are some interesting points in this chapter that should cause us to stop and think. At the forefront should be an obvious question from verses 26-27...

What do these things teach you about Heavenly Father and how He feels about us?
How do these political things influence our ability to become like our Heavenly Father?

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Loving Others and Living with Differences

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May 23, 2020... How does God use “different” answers to prayer to our eternal benefit? Mosiah 28

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May 23, 2020... How does God use “different” answers to prayer to our eternal benefit? Mosiah 28

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There are three examples in this chapter of this principle:

1. Mosiah 28:1-4... King Mosiah and other church members had prayed for Alma and the sons of Mosiah. While they certainly prayed for their conversion I doubt that they anticipated the extent to which these young men would bless the church upon their conversion. What does this teach your about Heavenly Father?

2. Mosiah 28:5-9... Following their conversion, the sons of Mosiah begged for the opportunity to visit the mortal enemies of their people (the Lamanites). It is doubtful that Mosiah was hoping for a confirming answer tho this question as it is almost certain that the fear of sending his sons to these people would have been intense. How did the course of the Book of Mormon change because of this mission? What would King Mosiah have to know about revelation and about Heavenly Father that would give him the confidence to trust his sons to go on this mission?

3. Mosiah 28:10-20... King Limhi and his people were trying to find Zarahemla and ended up finding the Jaredite record. Not exactly the answer they were looking for! How would your life be different without the book of Ether? When has God used different answers to your prayers to your eternal benefit?

Watch these videos to deepen your understanding of the importance of the Jaredite record:
Knowhy 557
Knowhy 510
Knowhy 106
Knowhy 417
Knowhy 409

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May 22, 2020... How can I become like the sons of Mosiah? Mosiah 28:1-3

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May 22, 2020... How can I become like the sons of Mosiah? Mosiah 28:1-3

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“There is the example of the four sons of Mosiah —Ammon, Aaron, Omner, and Himni —who received a forgiveness of sins through the Atonement and then labored for years among the Lamanites to bring them to Christ. The record states that they could not bear the thought that any soul should perish (see Mosiah 28:3). …
“A great indicator of one’s personal conversion is the desire to share the gospel with others. For this reason the Lord gave an obligation to every member of the Church to be missionaries” (The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1997], 249).

Consider watching these videos to see how others have developed and demonstrated charity and ponder what you can do.

Paul’s discourse on charity
Giving to others
A high school example
Fixing a roof
Serving the critically ill

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May 21, 2020... How can I help others experience being “born again” through Christ? Mosiah 27

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May 21, 2020... How can I help others experience being “born again” through Christ? Mosiah 27

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As you study this chapter, view it from the lens of attitudes and actions that we can develop/take to help others come to Christ and be born again.

What does this chapter teach you about the Savior?
What characters in this chapter exhibit the most Christlike actions?
When have you experienced the feelings of being born again?

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Alma the Younger Is Converted unto the Lord | Mosiah 27; Alma 36 | Book of Mormon

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Most of us have experienced significant disruptions to our “normal” lives over the last couple of months. There are several significant truths in these short verses that can be of help to us. Today is more active learning than usual! Try doing the following:

1. Study the verses and mark any counsel that you feel is important for us given today’s circumstances.

2. Choose the counsel that is most important for you personally

3. Find a scripture story (one from the Savior’s life if possible) that illustrates the truth you discovered and share it in family study tonight. Or find a video on the media library on the church website that illustrates it.

4. Think of a personal experience that relates and share it in family study tonight.

5. Share a specific way that you and your family can apply that counsel.

Here is an example:
I chose gratitude from verse 39. We can experience greater joy as we express gratitude. This is illustrated in the story of Lehi’s family in the Book of Mormon... the more they were grateful to God and expressed it the more joy they experienced and the better they did at enduring the journey. It’s also shown by the Savior as He expressed gratitude for Heavenly Father hearing Him at the death of Lazarus. There is a video showing this below as well.
For me personally there have been times where I have known that I need to express more gratitude and ask for less. I say “gratitude only” prayers during that period and start to recognize so many more blessings and feel so much more peace. I believe that my family can benefit from focusing more on gratitude in our prayers and perhaps even mention things we are grateful for in our nightly dinner discussions.

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May 19, 2020... How do priesthood leaders help is come into Christ and receive the blessings of His Atonement? Mosiah 26:1-30

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May 19, 2020... How do priesthood leaders help is come into Christ and receive the blessings of His Atonement? Mosiah 26:1-30

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As you study these verses, look for how Alma as a priesthood leader brought his congregants to Christ and what blessings they had the ability to receive through His Atonement. Pay close attention to what you learn about the Savior’s nature and character and what you learn about forgiveness. Watch how these truths play out in the video below:

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Step 5: Confession -  Moroni's Story About Drug Addiction Recovery

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May 18, 2020... How can we have the Lord’s Spirit poured out on us? Mosiah 25

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May 18, 2020... How can we have the Lord’s Spirit poured out on us? Mosiah 25

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At the end of Mosiah 25 we see this phrase: “And the Lord did pour out his Spirit upon them, and they were blessed, and prospered in the land.”

What is happening in your life right now that makes you truly desire the Spirit? What difference would it make for you if you had the Lord’s Spirit with you more frequently and with greater power?

As you search through Mosiah 25, mark attitudes and actions that you feel led these people to the blessing of the Spirit being poured out on them. Look for things that you can implement as well!

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May 17, 2020... Why does the Lord allow us to go through trials? AND How does the Lord help us through them? Mosiah 24

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May 17, 2020... Why does the Lord allow us to go through trials? AND How does the Lord help us through them? Mosiah 24

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This chapter is one that is about as relevant as it gets for the current coronavirus struggles. The virus has impacted people all over the world... good and bad, just and unjust. As you study this chapter, look for the answers to today’s questions and see what the Lord has to teach you today.

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May 16, 2020... What similarities do you currently share with Alma and his people? Mosiah 23

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May 16, 2020... What similarities do you currently share with Alma and his people? Mosiah 23

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As you study Mosiah 23, look for ways that your current situation parallels theirs. As you do this, you can look for how they respond faithfully and be guided to what you can do. Think both temporally and spiritually.  You might consider how their situation is similar to the man in this video as well and his acting in faith might help guide you.

You might also consider the principle of having our fears hushed (Mosiah 23:27-29)... study Elder Bednar’s April 2015 conference address entitled “Therefore They Hushed Their Fears.” This is quite relevant to what we are experiencing right now.

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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

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May 15, 2020... The Book of Mosiah and the Plan of Salvation... Mosiah 22

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May 15, 2020... The Book of Mosiah and the Plan of Salvation... Mosiah 22

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This is where a lot of things come together as far as types shadows and lessons from the Book of Mormon. Consider these ideas:

Zeniff and his people leaving Zarahemla= Us leaving premortal life to mortality
Zeniff’s overzealousness= The Fall
Noah(Zeniff’s posterity) and then Limhi getting into bondage to the Lamanites= Bondage of Sin
Lamanites = Satan
Limhi and his people= us
Ammon= Christ
Ammon’s brethren = prophets and apostles
Gideon = priesthood and organization leaders
King Mosiah= Heavenly Father
Zarahemla= celestial kingdom

Think about everything you have studied so far with these people... think about how they got into bondage... think about Ammon and where he came from and what he does with these people... think about all the ways he is like Christ (see also chapter 7)

What do you learn about the Plan of Salvation?

What do you learn about Christ’s role?

What do you learn about being delivered from sin?

What does all this teach you about the Book of Mormon?

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Book of Mormon Stories (16/54): King Limhi and His People Escape

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May 14, 2020... How does God sometimes answer prayers? Mosiah 21

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May 14, 2020... How does God sometimes answer prayers? Mosiah 21

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As you study this chapter, look for all the ways that God answered the prayers of Limhi and his people. Ponder on these questions and write your answers in your study journal:

Why was God slow to hear their prayers?

What actions did they take that were most important in drawing on the powers of heaven?

What does this story teach you about Heavenly Father?

Compare this story with the video below... what similarities do you see? Pay close attention to how prayers were answered...

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May 13, 2020... life lessons from Mosiah 20...

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May 13, 2020... life lessons from Mosiah 20...

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Let’s break this down into three parts today.

Lesson one: Mosiah 20:1-5... what parallels do you see with the modern plague of pornography? How can we avoid it? What leads up to it? What can we remember about the Savior and His Atonement to strengthen us when we face that temptation? What can we learn from Jesus’ example of resisting temptation in Matthew 4:1-11 that can help?

Lesson two:  Mosiah 20:6-12... What lessons can we learn about staying alert to what our enemies are doing and watching for the attacks of the adversary?

Lesson three: Mosiah 20:13-26... how is this story an example of the principle taught by Jesus that “the merciful obtain mercy”? How can we show mercy to others? How can we go forth “without arms” in our marriages, families, friendships... perhaps even in our politics? What do we need to understand about Jesus and His Atonement that will help us in this effort? Ponder who you need to extend more mercy to and make efforts to do so...

Make sure you watch this video

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May 12, 2020... What can we learn about fidelity in marriage and family from Mosiah 19?

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May 12, 2020... What can we learn about fidelity in marriage and family from Mosiah 19?

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What examples do you see in this chapter of those who were willing to keep fidelity and trust in marriage and family at all costs? What about those who did not? What were the consequences for each?

Consider husbands, wives and children and how they showed fidelity or a lack thereof. How can we follow the good examples from this story? What life lessons can we learn?

What examples from the Savior’s life show how He felt about marriage and family? How can that encourage us to focus in on keeping our family strong?

You might consider studying Elder Uchtdorf’s talk entitled “In Praise of those who save” to deepen understanding and find more applications.

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May 11, 2020... How can baptism and adherence to the covenants associated with it help me to become more like the Savior? Mosiah 18

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May 11, 2020... How can baptism and adherence to the covenants associated with it help me to become more like the Savior? Mosiah 18

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C.S. Lewis once said that, “the whole offer which Christianity makes is this: that we can, if we let God have His way, come to share in the life of Christ. If we do, we shall then be sharing a life which was begotten, not made, which always existed and always will exist. Christ is the Son of God. If we share in this kind of life we also shall be sons of God. We shall love the Father as He does and the Holy Ghost will arise in us. He came to this world and became a man in order to spread to other men the kind of life He has — by what I call "good infection." Every Christian is to become a little Christ. The whole purpose of becoming a Christian is simply nothing else.”

As you study this chapter look for the attitudes, actions and attributes that baptism and its associated covenants encourage in us. Ponder the meaning of the baptismal ordinance in our ability to become like Christ (see also 2 Nephi 31:4-7 and Romans 6:3-6). Also ponder how each of the covenants we make helps us gain attributes and attitudes that help us in becoming “little Christ’s “... then see how those covenants empowered Alma and his people. Can you see how it’s all connected with ministering as well?https://youtu.be/7tDnv2oHns4

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What Do We Covenant to Do at Baptism? (Knowhy #97)

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May 10, 2020... How is Abinadi a type of Christ? Mosiah 17

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May 10, 2020... How is Abinadi a type of Christ? Mosiah 17

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All prophets teach and testify of Christ, but their lives are also types or shadows of His life, His character and His mission. After you get done reading Mosiah 17, watch the Book of Mormon video and see how many ways you can identify that Abinadi is like Christ. Post your number in the comments below!

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Abinadi Testifies of Jesus Christ | Mosiah 11—18 | Book of Mormon

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May 9, 2020... What is the sting of death and how does Christ overcome it? Mosiah 16 (1 Corinthians 15:55-57)

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May 9, 2020... What is the sting of death and how does Christ overcome it? Mosiah 16 (1 Corinthians 15:55-57)

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Consider the following questions as you study and ponder this chapter:

1. What impact does the fall of Adam and Eve have on humanity and what would be our state without the Savior?

2. How might we be enemies to God?

3. Why does Abinadi speak as if things had already happened?

4. What is the sting of death and how does Christ overcome it?

5. Is there significance in the phrase swallowed up? (Perhaps consider the following references: 2 Tim 3:8; Exodus 7:8-12)

6. When has the Savior been a light for you? Why can His light not be darkened?

7. What does it mean that there can be no more death and why is that significant especially at this time? (And why are there specifically 7 questions for today?)

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Why New Testament Words and Phrases Are in the Book of Mormon Part 5 (Knowhy #533)

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May 8, 2020... How can I be a part of the first resurrection? Mosiah 15

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May 8, 2020... How can I be a part of the first resurrection? Mosiah 15

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Because of Jesus Christ all people will be resurrected (1 Corinthians 15:20-22). However, not all will be raised to the same glory or come forth at the same time (1 Corinthians 15:40-42; John 5:25-29). The choices we make and how much we are willing to receive from the Savior will determine our glory in the resurrection and when we come forth. As you study today, look for how we can receive this blessing from Christ. You might consider using the Book of Mormon institute student manual for this chapter as it has some helpful insights... especially for the first few verses in Mosiah 15 which can be difficult to understand.

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What Happens to Our Bodies and Spirits After We Die? | Now You Know

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May 7, 2020... How can the Savior bless me through His Atonement with what I am experiencing right now? Mosiah 14

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May 7, 2020... How can the Savior bless me through His Atonement with what I am experiencing right now? Mosiah 14

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There is so much in this quote of Isaiah’s messianic prophecy (Isaiah 53). As you study Mosiah 14, make it personal. What is the personal nature of Jesus’ Atonement?
Perhaps read verses 3-5 in this way after you have read it from Mosiah 14:
3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and I hid as it were my face from him; he was despised, and I  esteemed him not.
4 Surely he has borne my griefs, and carried my sorrows; yet I  did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for my transgressions, he was bruised for my iniquities; the chastisement of my peace was upon him; and with his stripes I am healed.
You might consider reading this talk from Elder Maxwell or this talk from Elder Bednar to help you understand more completely.

It might also be helpful to get on blueletterbible.org (or in the blue letter bible app) and try reading Isaiah 53 in the NIV or NET versions to help you more fully understand what Abinadi is teaching here.

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Why Did Abinadi Talk about the Suffering Messiah? (Knowhy #91)

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May 6, 2020... How can we be saved? Mosiah 13

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May 6, 2020... How can we be saved? Mosiah 13

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In this chapter, Abinadi testifies of how salvation comes. As you study, ponder these few questions:

How do commandments assist us in becoming more like Heavenly Father?

What is the Savior’s role in our salvation?

How might our obedience to and faith in Christ change as we come to understand His true role in our salvation?

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Were Nephite Prophets Familiar with the Passover Tradition? (Knowhy #420)

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May 5, 2020... How can I apply my heart to understanding? Mosiah 12

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May 5, 2020... How can I apply my heart to understanding? Mosiah 12

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Abinadi’s warnings become a bit more severe in his second go around (notice that Abinadi had waited 2 years before coming back... what does that teach you about the mercy and patience of the Lord?).

The Lord is trying desperately to encourage repentance that will lead these people back to the path of righteousness and joy, but they are not listening! Notice what seems to be the primary problem in Mosiah 12:27... it has to do with their heart and with understanding. Study this talk from Elder Kim B Clark to deepen your own understanding of what it means to apply our hearts to understanding. Remember it’s not just cognitive!

What Christlike attributes are required of us in order to learn in this way? Consider that as you watch this video:

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May 4, 2020... What can happen if I set my heart on the things of the world? Mosiah 11

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May 4, 2020... What can happen if I set my heart on the things of the world? Mosiah 11

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As you study this chapter, look for and ponder the following questions:
What did Noah and his people set their hearts on? Why?
What were the results?
As you see Abinadi’s words, how did the Savior feel about these people with where they were?
What do you know about Christ that makes you want to keep your heart with him over the things of the world?

Consider how these questions relate to this video:

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Recovering from Addiction to Painkillers

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May 2, 2020... “Never let an earthly circumstance disable you spiritually.“

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May 2, 2020... “Never let an earthly circumstance disable you spiritually.“

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Mosiah 10:6-22

This is a compare contrast study. There are two groups to consider in this passage. The people of Zeniff and the Lamanites.

How did the people of Zeniff respond when things did not go their way? Look for and ponder how they responded and what the results were.
How did the Lamanites respond? Look how Laman and Lemuel responded (wronged/wroth) and how it impacted the future generations.

Combine this with the compare and contrast stories in Elder Hallstrom’s April 2010 talk entitled “Turn to the Lord.” What is the message for you?

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Mountains To Climb - Gaining Power To Overcome Challenges In Life

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May 1, 2020... How can I maintain peace for my family? Mosiah 10:1-5

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May 1, 2020... How can I maintain peace for my family? Mosiah 10:1-5

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Mosiah 10:1-5
Mosiah 4:30
1 Peter 5:6-9
John 16:33

What can we do to keep peace in our families?

Consider studying these passages as well:
4 Nephi 1:1-18
2 Nephi 5:1-27

How does the Savior feel towards those who strive to keep peace in their families?
What did the Savior do to allow us to have peace in our families?

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April 30, 2020... What problems come from “looking back” or being “overzealous” about something? How can I avoid those problems? Mosiah 9

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April 30, 2020... What problems come from “looking back” or being “overzealous” about something? How can I avoid those problems? Mosiah 9

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Sometimes we look at something we want and become so fixated on it that we don’t realize the problems we are placing ourselves in. Perhaps we look at something or someone we used to have and want it back so badly that we do things we probably shouldn’t do and place ourselves in bondage. As you study Mosiah 9, ponder on any applications for your life. Is there something you are overzealous about? Is there something that you want to go back to so badly that you might place yourself in bondage for it? Listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost as you read and then look for connections between this story and the video below:

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Step 3: Trust in God - Sharon’s Story about Crystal Meth Addiction Recovery

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April 29, 2020... What are prophets and seeds and how can they help me? Mosiah 8

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April 29, 2020... What are prophets and seeds and how can they help me? Mosiah 8

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When Limhi heard Ammon’s testimony that the Lord had raised up a seer, Limhi “rejoiced exceedingly, and gave thanks to God” (Mosiah 8:19). Why do you suppose he felt that way? What do you learn about seers from Ammon’s words in Mosiah 8:13–19? In our day, “the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators” (Bible Dictionary, “Seer”). When was the last time you pondered the blessing of having prophets, seers, and revelators on the earth? Perhaps you could record how prophets, seers, and revelators have been a “great benefit” to you (Mosiah 8:18).
The Prophet Joseph Smith is the great seer who stands at the head of our dispensation (see D&C 21:1; 124:125; Joseph Smith—History 1:62). How did he exemplify Ammon’s description of a seer during his ministry?

The most important thing a prophet does is bring us closer to Christ? When have you been brought closer to Him by a prophet/seer?

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April 29, 2020... What are the consequences of ignoring God’s counsel and how do I seek for His mercy when I experience those consequences? Mosiah 7:19-33

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April 29, 2020... What are the consequences of ignoring God’s counsel and how do I seek for His mercy when I experience those consequences? Mosiah 7:19-33

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Ponder today’s question as you read and then answer these questions in your study journal:

1. What did you learn about the Savior and His Atonement from these verses?

2. What did you learn about repentance?

3. How does this passage relate to the video below?

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April 27, 2020... In what ways is Ammon a type of Christ? Mosiah 7:1-18

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April 27, 2020... In what ways is Ammon a type of Christ? Mosiah 7:1-18

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First you need to watch this video so that you can understand this story.

Second you need to check out the photo below to see the different movements of different groups (photo cred Seminaries and institutes). Make sure you understand where King Limhi’s people are and where they are going.

Third... pay attention to the role Ammon plays in all of this. Study Mosiah 7:1-18 and look for every possible way that Ammon is a type or symbol or Christ. Mark them in your scriptures. What do you learn about the Savior from this activity?

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April 25, 2020... How do I minister? Mosiah 6

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April 25, 2020... How do I minister? Mosiah 6

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Study Mosiah 6 and President Nelson’s April 2018 conference talk entitled “Ministering with the Power and Authority of God.”

What connections does chapter 6 have with the talk?
How do these things help ya become more like the Savior?
What blessings have you seen and do you expect to see as you follow the counsel contained in these two places?

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April 24, 2020... What does it mean to take upon myself the name of Christ and how do I do it? Mosiah 5:1-15

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April 24, 2020... What does it mean to take upon myself the name of Christ and how do I do it? Mosiah 5:1-15

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This is an incredibly important question... especially when you consider Mosiah 5:8 and understand that taking upon ourselves the name of Christ is required for salvation! As you study today, please answer the following questions in your study journal:

1. What does it mean to take upon myself the name of Christ?

2. How do I do it?

3. What results and/or blessings should I anticipate from doing so?

4. How will my life be different?

It would be helpful to consider studying one or more of the following talks before answering these questions:

Elder Oaks April 1985 “Taking upon us the name of Jesus Christ”

Elder Pieper October 2018 “All must take upon them the name given of the Father”

Elder Gay October 2018 “Taking upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ”

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Why Did King Benjamin Say That His People Would be Sons and Daughters at God's Right Hand? #307

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April 23, 2020... How can I have my nature changed so that I have no more desire to sin? Mosiah 5:1-2

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April 23, 2020... How can I have my nature changed so that I have no more desire to sin? Mosiah 5:1-2

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Remember what King Benjamin has been teaching in the first few chapters as you begin your study today. That is key to understanding today’s question. You may want to briefly skim chapters 3-4 or at least read the chapter headings.

As you study Mosiah 5:1-2, look for the change that came to King Benjamin’s people... why did they experience this change? Use this story and then study Elder David A Bednar’s April 2007 talk entitled “Ye Must Be Born Again.”  Also use the video below to see the blessings that come from these changes and what we must do to have those changes come.

See also Ezekiel 36:26–27; Alma 5:14; David A. Bednar, “Converted unto the Lord,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 106–9.

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Pornography Addiction: Is There Hope? - His Grace

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April 22, 2020... what does the Lord want us to “watch” for? Mosiah 4:27-30

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April 22, 2020... what does the Lord want us to “watch” for? Mosiah 4:27-30

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Watch is a word that is used frequently in the scriptures. Study this passage first and then use the photo in this Padlet post to study other passages where the Savior invites us to “watch.” What is Heavenly Father trying to teach you? How do these teachings apply specifically to your situation right now?

You might also consider studying Elder Bednar’s October 2009 conference talk entitled “More diligent and concerned at home” and learn some helps in your own home church efforts as well as some counsel that helps us better understand today’s question.

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April 21, 2020... What does it mean to be a beggar? And who are the beggars? Mosiah 4:10-27

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April 21, 2020... What does it mean to be a beggar? And who are the beggars? Mosiah 4:10-27

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As you study these passages, look for the answers to these two questions. To deepen your study, look at Elder Holland’s October 2014 conference talk entitled, “Are we not all beggars?”

What is the Holy Ghost whispering to you about who God is and what He wants us to understand with this?
What is the Holy Ghost prompting you to do?

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April 20, 2020... Why should I put my trust in God? Mosiah 4:1-9

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April 20, 2020... Why should I put my trust in God? Mosiah 4:1-9

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What do you learn about God from these verses that gives you good reason to trust Him?
When have you experienced those things about God in your own life?
How do these truths apply to our current circumstances?
Make sure you also study Elder Mccune’s conference talk from this month called “Come unto Christ-living as Latter Day Saints”

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Believe Higher - Trust In God That Things Will Get Better

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April 19, 2020... How can we ever repay God? Mosiah 3:1-10 and Mosiah 2:18-24

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April 19, 2020... How can we ever repay God? Mosiah 3:1-10 and Mosiah 2:18-24

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Today as you receive the sacrament, ponder what you learn from these two passages and consider the debt Jesus paid that He did not owe. Carefully study and apply the teachings found in Elder Wirthlin’s April 2004 talk entitled “Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts.” Focus on the heavenly debts, but be aware of the temporal teachings (see also DC 29:34-35).

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April 18, 2020... What will the final judgment be like? Mosiah 3:20-27

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April 18, 2020... What will the final judgment be like? Mosiah 3:20-27

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Combine the study of this passage with two recent conference talks from this month. Elder James Rasband “Ensuring a Righteous Judgment” and President Oaks “The Great Plan.”

What does the Holy Ghost teach you that you need to do to be prepared for the final judgment?
What is the Savior’s role in this?

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The Judgment of God or Final Judgment | Now You Know

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April 17, 2020... How can I NOT be an enemy to God? Mosiah 3:11-19

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April 17, 2020... How can I NOT be an enemy to God? Mosiah 3:11-19

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There are a few key doctrines here that teach us much about the Savior and about Heavenly Father’s plan. Ponder these questions:

What do you learn about the Savior’s Atonement and how it opens up the plan of salvation to many more of heavenly father’s children?

What do you learn about the role of Christ in the plan?

What do you learn about how the Savior and His Atonement can not only help us be forgiven but help us become better?

Enjoy this story as you think about how to apply Mosiah 3:19... watch till time code 5:16

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Elder Juan Uceda - He Teach Us to Put Off the Natural Man

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April 16, 2020... How can the Savior’s mission impact me personally? Mosiah 3:1-10

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April 16, 2020... How can the Savior’s mission impact me personally? Mosiah 3:1-10

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As you study these verses, try to go through the following 4 steps:

1. What do these verses teach you about the nature, character and attributes of the Savior?

2. What examples can you find in the scriptures for each of the miracles performed by Jesus? (You can use the Bible videos Found here or simply find them in the New Testament gospel accounts)

3. When have you seen any or all of these miracles performed by the Savior in your life or in the lives of those you know?

4. What did you (or the person/people you know) do that allowed those miracles to take place? What do you need to start doing (or do more of) or stop doing (or do less of) to allow the Savior to perform more miracles in your life?

The greatest miracle is discussed in these verses and in the song below:

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The Miracle (Song for all Christians - by Shawna Edwards)

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April 15, 2020... How can I find increased happiness? Mosiah 2:18-41

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April 15, 2020... How can I find increased happiness? Mosiah 2:18-41

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As you study these verses, look for every way that you see that brings more happiness. Remember this quote as you study:
“That man is greatest and most blessed and joyful whose life most closely approaches the pattern of the Christ. This has nothing to do with earthly wealth, power, or prestige. The only true test of greatness, blessedness, joyfulness is how close a life can come to being like the Master, Jesus Christ. He is the right way, the full truth, and the abundant life...men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace...”

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April 14, 2020... how is serving others serving God? Mosiah 2:1-17

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April 14, 2020... how is serving others serving God? Mosiah 2:1-17

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Mosiah 2:17 is famous. You probably have it memorized. But all the verses before and after add to it in a powerful way!

Try connecting everything you see in verses 1-16 to verse 17. What is the Lord trying to teach you?

How is serving others serving God?
How would the opposite be true?
What does it teach you about the nature and character of God that He gives this commandment?
What examples from the Savior’s life show that He lived this commandment perfectly?

Consider studying Sister Joy D Jones’ October 2018 talk entitled “For Him” to deepen your understanding.

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Live Higher - Serving God By Serving Others

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April 13, 2020... What ways does Heavenly Father provide to us to help us become like him? Mosiah 1

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April 13, 2020... What ways does Heavenly Father provide to us to help us become like him? Mosiah 1

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Study:
As you study Mosiah 1 this time, try to find all of the different ways that Heavenly Father uses in this chapter to help His children become like Him.

Ponder:
How do those things help us become more like God?
Which ways has He used with you?
What ways is He using with you now?

Apply:
How should you respond to those efforts if you want to experience the maximum growth?

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How Does the “Mosiah-First” Translation Sequence Strengthen Faith? (Knowhy #503)

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April 12, 2020... He is Risen! #HearHim through worship

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April 12, 2020... He is Risen! #HearHim through worship

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Today is Easter Sunday! We celebrate the resurrection of the greatest man who ever lived! God manifest in the flesh! The Lord Jesus Christ! Consider picking one or more of the following chapters to study:
John 20
Luke 24
Mark 16
Matthew 28
Mosiah 16
You might also enjoy watching one or more of the following videos:
He is Risen: John the Beloved’s witness of the Resurrection
Jesus is Resurrected Bible Video
Finding Hope through the Resurrection
Because of Him
He Lives
Hallelujuah

Ponder:
Who have you loved and lost that makes you grateful for the knowledge of the resurrection?
What does the resurrection teach you about the importance of a body?
What does the resurrection teach you about the nature and character of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?

Apply:
How can you show your feelings toward God and His Son for the gift of the resurrection through your worship today?

Share:
Your feelings about the resurrection with your family and friends in any way you can!

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An Apostle’s Witness of the Resurrection

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April 11, 2020... #HearHim through prayer

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April 11, 2020... #HearHim through prayer

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Study:
“It’s hard to imagine the anguish Jesus Christ’s followers must have felt on the day after His death. The night before, His body was lovingly prepared and placed in a garden tomb. Today, they are left to figure out how life can possibly go on without Him.

When we are in desperate need of comfort, sometimes the only thing we can do is pray. But far from a last resort, prayer is one of the most important ways we can feel close to our Heavenly Father when life is at its most difficult.”

Jesus promised His disciples a Comforter when He left them. That comforter can come through prayer. What do you learn about the Comforter from Jesus’ final words?
John 14:14-18,26
John 15:26
John 16:7-15
His words to the Nephites?
3 Nephi 27:20-29
Paul’s words?
Romans 8:24-27
Ponder:
What missions does the Holy Ghost fill?
What does it teach you about Heavenly Father and the Savior that they provide the Holy Ghost?
When have you prayed and received comfort through the Holy Ghost?

Apply:
What changes can you make to your prayers to be more connected with heaven and to Hear Him more often and more clearly? Consider thinking of examples from the Savior’s life where He prayed and learn from His perfect example about specific actions you can take to make prayers more powerful.

Share:
Share with a family member, friend or on social media about a time when. You were comforted through prayer.

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April 10, 2020... #HearHim through forgiveness.

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April 10, 2020... #HearHim through forgiveness.

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Study:
“My beloved brothers and sisters, I testify that forgiving and forsaking offenses, old or new, is central to the grandeur of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I testify that ultimately such spiritual repair can come only from our divine Redeemer, He who rushes to our aid ‘with healing in his wings’ (Malachi 4:2). We thank Him, and our Heavenly Father who sent Him, that renewal and rebirth, a future free from old sorrows and past mistakes, are not only possible, but they have already been purchased, paid for, at an excruciating cost symbolized by the blood of the Lamb who shed it” (Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Ministry of Reconciliation,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2018, 79).
Beating before Jewish leaders and Peter’s denial
Jesus’ Trial
Jesus is Scourged and Crucified
Bible dictionary under “Barabbas”... consider what happened to him and what his name means and what that means for our relationship with Jesus.
Moroni 6:8
3 Nephi 27:13-14
Mosiah 26:30
1 Peter 2:21-25
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Colossians 2:13-14

Ponder:
What is the connection between Gethsemane and the cross? (Think bitter cup and sin and you and Jesus)
What is the connection between you and Barabbas and you and Jesus?
We often rail on the chief priests and scribes for beating and spitting on the Savior, but in what ways do we do this today?

Apply:
Who do you need to forgive? What do you know about Jesus and His Atonement that encourages you to forgive?
What do you need to forgive yourself for?

Share:
What does what happened on the Cross mean to you and for you?

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April 9, 2020... #HearHim by remembering Him!

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April 9, 2020... #HearHim by remembering Him!

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Study:
Matthew 26:17-56
Mark 14:12-50
Luke 22:19-51
DC 19:16-19 cross referenced with DC 18:10-11
Also consider studying one or more of the following chapters which are Jesus’ final sermons: John 13-17

You might also choose to watch these events:
The Last Supper and The Setting of the Last Supper
The Savior Suffers in Gethsemane

Ponder:
What do you learn about the nature and character of Christ from these events?
What blessings have come into your life because the Savior performed these acts?

Apply:
What do you want to do to remember Him more often?
How will you do it?

Share:
Share with a family member or friend (or on social media using #HearHim) the blessings that have come into your life because of Jesus Christ

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April 8, 2020... Follow the example of the Savior by hearing Him through the scriptures.

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April 8, 2020... Follow the example of the Savior by hearing Him through the scriptures.

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Study:
Alma 7:11-13
Mosiah 3:1-8
Mosiah 15:5-9
Isaiah 53 (or Mosiah 14 is the same)
“Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high. They can become the key to open the channel to communion with our Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. …
“Great power can come from memorizing scriptures. To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship. It is like discovering a new individual who can help in time of need, give inspiration and comfort, and be a source of motivation for needed change” (Richard G. Scott, “The Power of Scripture,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011,6).

Ponder:
What scriptures about Jesus Christ inspire you and are a source of motivation in your life?

Apply:
Which scripture stood out to you today that you can apply the truth from to more fully receive the Savior and His Atonement in your life?

Share:
Your favorite scripture from today’s study on social media or with a family member or friend. #HearHim

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April 7, 2020... Follow the example of the Savior by serving others

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April 7, 2020... Follow the example of the Savior by serving others

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Study:
Matthew 25:31-40
Mosiah 2:17
President Eyring’s April 2016 conference talk entitled “Trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good”
Holy Week video

Ponder:
How is serving others serving God?
What does this teach you about the Savior and His Atonement?

Apply: Take some time today to serve someone else. It can be something large or small, for a person in your home or a person online. Just do your best to make a difference in someone’s life.

Share:
Comment below on who you served and how. Consider sharing your experience on social media using the #HearHim

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April 6, 2020... Holy Week... How can I #HearHim more clearly?

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April 6, 2020... Holy Week... How can I #HearHim more clearly?

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First, follow the instructions in this article including reading the scriptures and watching the video.

Next, write down HOW you will eliminate distractions, including which one you specifically need to eliminate.

Now study 3 Nephi 17 and look for how these people eliminated all distractions and what the result was.

Finally, watch this video and see these same principles in action.

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April 5, 2020... Hosanna Shout Conference Prep

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April 5, 2020... Hosanna Shout Conference Prep

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Take a few minutes this morning to study the entries in the Bible Dictionary and Guide to the Scriptures under “Hosanna”... make sure to study the associated scriptures as well. This will help prepare you for the Hosanna shout in the solemn assembly for the Sunday morning session.

Also read this brief church news article to deepen your understanding of what will happen this morning

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The Lord's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

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Prepare for conference by doing one or more of the following:
Study Elder Uchtdorf’s April 2014 conference talk entitled “Are you sleeping through the restoration?” And ponder how this connects us with President Nelson’s request for us to ponder  how our lives are different because of the First Vision and what has come since then.

Study DC 25 and consider how it relates to right now and why President Nelson would invite the sisters to study that particular section.

Study DC 84 and 107 and consider the blessings of the priesthood available to all and why President Nelson would invite the sisters to study these sections before conference.

Read Joseph Smith History again and think about why his story is so relevant to us right now and what God wants us to learn from it to be prepared for this weekend.

Watch the First Vision video again:

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April 3, 2020... How can Christ cleanse and change me?

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April 3, 2020... How can Christ cleanse and change me?

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It could be said that the Book of Mormon is largely an account of people who changed because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. In fact, some of those people committed grievous sins and were even enemies of God’s people before the Savior’s power worked in them a mighty change according to their faith in Him. You can read some of these experiences in Mosiah 5:1–2; 27:8–28; and Alma 15:3–12; 24:7–19; you might think of other examples to study as well. What do you notice that each of these experiences has in common? What differences do you notice? What do these accounts teach you about how the Savior’s Atonement can change you?
See also Alma 5:6–14; 13:11–12; 18; 19:1–16; 22:1–26; 36:16–21; Ether 12:27; Moroni 10:32–33.

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His Grace: Change Is Possible Through Christ

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April 2, 2020... The climax of the Book of Mormon

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April 2, 2020... The climax of the Book of Mormon

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In preparation for conference (and Easter), study 3 Nephi 11 carefully. Ponder the following questions:

1. What did the people have to do to finally #HearHim?

2. What do you learn about the Savior from this chapter...His nature, attributes and character?

3. What do you learn about the Savior’s gospel? What constitutes the Gospel?

4. What did you hear that wasn’t said?

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Today study Elder Uchtdorf’s April 2018 conference talk entitled “Behold the Man!”

Make sure to look in the footnotes and study the associated references. Ponder the following questions:

How can you more completely “behold the Man”?
What would “beholding the Man” more completely do for you?
What do you know about Christ that would make you want to behold Him more completely?
How would your ability to behold Christ be different if you did not have the Book of Mormon and modern prophets?

Elder Andersen witness
Elder Cook witness
Elder Christofferson witness

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March 31, 2020... How does the resurrection of Christ influence me?

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March 31, 2020... How does the resurrection of Christ influence me?

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Study the following passages to learn more about the impact of the resurrection on you personally:
Alma 11:41–45
Alma 40:21–23
3 Nephi 26:4–5
Mosiah 16:6-11
1 Corinthians 15:20-22,39-50
Try studying President Oaks’ April 2000 conference talk entitled simply “Resurrection” to deepen your understanding.

What does it mean to be resurrected?
What will resurrected bodies be like?

Elder Renlund special witness
Elder Rasband special witness
Elder Stevenson special witness

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March 30, 2020... Why is the resurrection of Jesus so important? 2 Nephi 2:1-8; 2 Nephi 9:6-15,22

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March 30, 2020... Why is the resurrection of Jesus so important? 2 Nephi 2:1-8; 2 Nephi 9:6-15,22

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Use today’s question to search these two Book of Mormon passages and mark answers you see... why is the resurrection of Jesus so crucial to us that the apostle Paul would say, “If Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.”?

Then study Elder Holland’s April 2015 conference talk entitled “Where Justice, Love and Mercy Meet” for additional insights.

Enjoy these two witnesses of Christ below as well:
Elder Soares special witness
Elder Gong special witness

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March 29, 2020... What similarities does Enos share with Joseph Smith?

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March 29, 2020... What similarities does Enos share with Joseph Smith?

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Take this opportunity to review Enos 1:1-17... then read the first two chapters of “Saints” Volume 1 (found in gospel library under the “Church History” tab). What similarities do Enos and Joseph share in their prayer and vision experiences? What impresses you most about the events that led up to Joseph’s experience? If you have time you might even consider reaching chapter 3 in “Saints” as well... and seeing how important the Book of Mormon is to the restoration (remember all that was said in Enos, Jarom, Omni and Words of Mormon about the importance of the Book as well!)

You might also watch Joseph’s first vision and then Enos’ vision and see if you can see any other similarities after watching both.

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Joseph Smith’s First Vision | Now You Know

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March 28, 2020... How can Heavenly Father know and be aware of all His children? Words of Mormon 1:1-18

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March 28, 2020... How can Heavenly Father know and be aware of all His children? Words of Mormon 1:1-18

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In this brief chapter... kind of an intermission of sorts... Heavenly Father shows us several ways in which He is aware of and reaches out to us. Look for the ways He does this in the following verses:

Words of Mormon 1-1-2,8... how does He reach out to those on the other side of the veil? (Pay attention to what Mormon says about his people)

1:3-6,10-11... how does He reach out through the Book of Mormon? What do you learn about the Book of Mormon that would be important for us to remember and believe?

1:7,9... What do you learn about God here that give you confidence to trust Him?

1:12-18... how does He reach out to us through the church leaders in our day? What similarities do you see?

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Why is “Words of Mormon” at the End of the Small Plates? (Knowhy #78)

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March 27, 2020... How can I give my whole soul to God? Omni 1:12-30

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March 27, 2020... How can I give my whole soul to God? Omni 1:12-30

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Read the rest of this chapter with today’s question in mind.

But make sure you focus on verses 25-26! What do you learn from these 2 verses on how to give your whole soul to God?

Study Elder Bednar’s October 2012 conference address entitled “Converted Unto the Lord” for addition insights.

What does verse 26 have to do with President Nelson’s invitation for the world this weekend?

What can prayer and fasting do in helping us give our all to God? What blessings can we expect? How does it make us more like the Savior?

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Elder Bowen: (The Model Fast) Fasting and Prayer

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March 26, 2020... Can God still have a work for me to do even if I have made poor choices? What does it mean to “prosper” in the land? Omni 1:1-11

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March 26, 2020... Can God still have a work for me to do even if I have made poor choices? What does it mean to “prosper” in the land? Omni 1:1-11

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There are two focuses today. Let’s deal with the first question first!
Can God still have a work for me to do even if I have made poor choices?

1. Study Omni 1:1-3... what was Omni asked to do? What was his past like? What does this teach you about Heavenly Father?

2. Cross reference Omni 1:2 with JSH 1:27-33... what do you learn from Joseph’s experience that could help answer our question?

Now study Joseph Smith’s 1832 account of the first vision (found in gospel library by going to “church history”, then “first vision”, then “circa summer 1832 history”). Notice what the first thing was that Joseph was seeking and what the Lord’s response was... what do you learn about Heavenly Father and the Savior from all this?

Now let’s consider question 2... what does it mean to “prosper” in the land?

1. Study Omni 1:4-11... pay particular attention to verse 6...

2. Cross reference verse 6 with 2 Nephi 1:20; 4:4 and 5:20... the converse promise is given in these passages...

3. If you recognize what happens when you don’t keep the commandments it will help you recognize the true blessings of keeping the commandments and what prosperity really means! Especially when you study John 14:15-18!
How does this video show what prosperity really means?

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March 25, 2020... How can I be a powerful leader? Jarom 1:1-15

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March 25, 2020... How can I be a powerful leader? Jarom 1:1-15

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All of us have a chance to lead... whether it is a team at work, a sports team, a family, a group of friends, or perhaps even in a church calling. In this short chapter we see some examples of powerful leaders. Ponder these questions as you study:
What do powerful leaders do?
What Christlike attributes do they have?
Where do they direct and point people to?

Then watch, read of listen to Brother Owen’s April 2016 conference talk entitled “The Greatest Leaders are the Greatest Followers” to add to your understanding. Think of leaders you have had as you read. Think about their influence on you and your relationship with the Savior.

What are your favorite examples of Christ as a leader? Watch this video to see if you can remember some of the examples...

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March 24, 2020... How can I find rest? How do desires influence this? Enos 1:17-27 (and review Enos 1:1-16)

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March 24, 2020... How can I find rest? How do desires influence this? Enos 1:17-27 (and review Enos 1:1-16)

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Enos mentioned “rest” three times (once in verse 17 and twice in verse 27).

First: what is rest? What do you learn from Enos that could help you understand what it is? Try studying Elder Per G Malm’s October 2010 conference talk entitled “Rest unto your souls” to help you better understand rest and how to receive this blessing from the Lord. Why does God want you to be able to rest? What does this teach you about Him? How does Matthew 11:28-30 add to your understanding? Or DC 54:10?

Desire influences Enos greatly. Consider looking at desire in relationship to rest. You might also want to read, watch, or listen to Elder Oak’s April 2011 talk entitled “Desire” to help you better understand this.

Then watch this video and look for how desire and rest are shown:

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March 23, 2020... How do I know I’ve been forgiven and how does it impact me? Enos 1:1-17

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March 23, 2020... How do I know I’ve been forgiven and how does it impact me? Enos 1:1-17

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How do I know when I’ve been forgiven? It’s a question many ask! As you study this part of the story of Enos, look for how you would answer this important question. What does Enos know about Heavenly Father and the Savior that allows him to have this experience? What’s the importance of the word wrestle?

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