Come Follow Me for June 29-July 5 - Alma 23-29

06/27/20 • 70 min

The converted Lamanites give themselves a new name and bury their weapons of war so that they won’t be tempted to return to their previous sins. By so doing, they demonstrate their commitment to God and covenant that they have moved on from their prior lives, in much the same way that we do when we are buried at baptism. Various wars ensue between the Nephites and the Lamanites, and in the end the Anti-Nephi-Lehies escape to the protection of the Nephites. In chapter 26 Ammon boasts of his great joy from being an instrument in the Lords’ hands in saving many, while in chapter 29 Alma tries to keep his sorrow in check and stay grateful despite his limitations as a missionary. Both are important perspectives. In addition to the covered chapters, this lesson also draws from (1) Elder Bednar’s October 2012 talk “Converted Unto the Lord,” (2) 2 Nephi 25:23, (3) Elder Bednar’s April 2009 talk “Honorably Hold a Name and Standing,” and (4) Elder Uchtdorf’s April 2014 talk “Grateful in Any Circumstances.”

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The sons of Mosiah take the message to the Lamanites. Two Lamanite kings realize that the foundations upon which they had built their lives are not solid and they are courageous and faithful enough to make the necessary changes after hearing the message of the plan of redemption. In addition to the covered chapters, this lesson also draws from (1) Alma 12:32 and (2) 3 Nephi 9:18-20.

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Come Follow Me for July 6-12 - Alma 30-31

Study of the teachings of Korihor and the Zoramites, both of whom are anti-Christ. Christ represents the idea that God will come down to this earth, take upon Himself a body of flesh and blood, redeem us from our sins and be resurrected, and both of these apostate philosophies are against these ideas. Alma shows us how to push back against the materialist and naturalist teachings of Korihor, and then when he and the sons of Mosiah find the Zoramites praying in a blasphemous and hypocritical way, they prepare the mission to teach them the Word of God. In addition to the covered chapters, this lesson also draws from (1) 1 Corinthians 2:14, and (2) Elder Packer’s October 1986 talk “Little Children.”