Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree. The cycle which is repeated over and over again in the book of mormon is evident in the events of. Now these are the names of the different pieces of their gold, and of their silver, according to their value. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. Dean garrett, the three most abominable sins, in the book of mormon. Alma 4 describes many sins of which the nephites are guilty. Video segments will retell book of mormon events, teachings and doctrine from the time of king benjamin through alma the younger and his missionary entourage encountering the zoramites and their rameumptom. The trailer for season three of the book of mormon videos was. The high priesthood of the holy order of god alma 4. Treasures from the book of mormon enos alma 29 volume two w cleon skousen on.
The title refers to alma the younger, a prophet and chief judge of the nephites. He rebelled against his fathers christian teachings and sought to destroy the church. Watch alma transform from wicked priest to prophet in the. The story of hagoth is recorded in just six verses 4 9 of alma 63. Treasures from the book of mormon enosalma 29 volume two. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the conflicts contained in alma chapters 1 4, including antichrists, political unrest, and. In the book of mormon, alma the younger was the son of the convert alma. I think back to that night when a young man pleaded for truth and, from the book of mormon, heard the answer to his question. In the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. Treasures from the book of mormon enos alma 29 volume two.
The inordinate amount of writing for a rather small period. Mormon records that the holy spirit of god did come down from. To stir them up in remembrance of their duty alma 4. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Now if ye give place that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief that ye will resist the spirit of the lord behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Why does alma mention the plan ten times in his words to. It was written to testify that jesus is the christ. And the names are given by the nephites, for they did not reckon after the manner of the jews who were at jerusalem. Mar 24, 2020 which brings me to my final takeaway from this latest book of mormon video. Jul 20, 2016 see joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
Dean garrett alma experienced a great teaching moment when he interviewed his son, corianton, who while serving as a missionary to the zoramites had become involved with the harlot, isabel alma 39. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Learn more about the purpose of the book of mormon videos. Dec 26, 2014 what does the book of mormon teach about the sacrament. New book of mormon videos series trailer, schedule. Now these sons of mosiah were with alma at the time the angel first appeared unto him. Flashbacks in the book of alma book of mormon central.
And behold, there cannot any man work after the manner of so curious a workmanship. Which brings me to my final takeaway from this latest book of mormon video. Intro 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Alma 4 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Alma baptizes thousands of convertsiniquity enters the church, and the churchs progress is hinderednephihah is appointed chief judgealma. Eight new episodes in the book of mormon videos series coming soon. Alma is delighted to see them still firm in the faith as he remembers his past experiences with them. Book any title page introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon illustrations 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether moroni pronunciation guide.
Jensen while his enemies gained power through fraud and deceit, moroni empowered the nephites by teaching them to be faithful to god see alma 48. Zoram, the leader of this group, is first mentioned in alma 30. Evidence from the earliest book of mormon manuscripts indicates that its original chapter units were divinely revealed to joseph smith, 4 and according to the 1830 edition of the book of mormon, alma 3942 comprised a single, cohesive chapter. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers.
It is the subject of the talk president benson delivered in the april 1989 general conference. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. March 27 alma the younger is converted unto the lord, mosiah 27. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. And now, my son, i have somewhat to say concerning the thing which our fathers call a ball, or directoror our fathers called it liahona, which is, being interpreted, a compass. Alma the younger was the son of the convert alma king noahs priest, and he rebelled against his fathers christian teachings and sought to destroy the church with king mosiahs four sons. The nephites had created their own monetary system. One of the book of mormons greatest figures, he is sometimes referred to as alma the. Church releases trailer for next season in book of mormon. Circa 74 bc 17th year of the reign of the judges, corianton went with his older brother shiblon and his father alma, and 5 others amulek, zeezrom, ammon, aaron, omner, and himni, on a proselytizing mission to the zoramites. While there are many objective reasons to reject the book of mormon1 and joseph smiths claims to prophethood,2 most mormon s would argue that they have a testimony directly from the holy spirit of god that supersedes any appeal to logic, reason, historical evidence, or even scripture. Mar 06, 2020 the trailer for season three of the book of mormon videos was released today. Hagoth and the polynesians religious studies center. Alma 34 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The book of mormon appeals to a subjective experience as the means of knowing the book is true, but you can only trust the subjective experience is really of god if you already trust the book of mormon in. Whenever i have read the story of abinadi, alma s part has been rather small in my mind, up until the end when he somewhat unexpectedly defends abinadi. Submission through surrendering weapons of war and covenanting peace. One of the book of mormon s greatest figures, he is sometimes referred to as alma the elder as seen on the website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to avoid confusion with his son, also named alma, who is often called alma the younger.
The cycle which is repeated over and over again in the book of mormon is evident in the events of alma 3 4. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Sep 01, 2009 this book was a good one, but i dont think it was as great as the one before abinadi. Alma reminds helaman of the liahona, and how it had guided lehis family. Whenever i have read the story of abinadi, almas part has been rather small in my mind, up until the end when he somewhat unexpectedly defends abinadi. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 620,8 views. New book of mormon videos series trailer released with schedule of episodes from mosiah through alma. And it came to pass in the eighth year of the reign of the judges, that the people of the church began to wax proud, because of their exceeding riches, and their fine silks, and their finetwined linen, and because of their many flocks and herds, and their gold and their silver, and all manner of. Alma, the testimony of the word, edited by monte s. Book of mormon one of the four volumes of scripture accepted by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Alma baptizes thousands of convertsiniquity enters the church, and the churchs progress is hinderednephihah is appointed chief judgealma, as high priest. Jan 04, 2012 book of mormon commentary alma 4 page 2 of 6 alma 4. Most of us think of pride as selfcenteredness, conceit, boastfulness, arrogance, or. Those who commit the unpardonable sin of denying the holy ghost will not have the power of the atonement of christ, but will be cast out into outer darkness forever.
The son of alma usually referred to as the book of alma, is one of the books that make up the book of mormon. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach this part see the book of mormon. It is through this book that a true testimony of christs gospel is gained. Mar 20, 2020 this weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118. This chart lists in three groups the first seventeen rhetorical questions alma asks the people of zarahemla in alma 5. This internal arrangement would separate the city of ammonihah by a minimum of 34 days from the lamanitenephite southern border the narrow strip of. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. It will not thoroughly examine the current or past theories of the origin of the polynesians, but concentrate on the book of mormon account and supplementary interpretations that have led to the traditional beliefs. Pride is an oft mentioned topic in the book of mormon. Both ancient and modern prophets have unequivocally condemned sexual immorality and related vices, and the book of mormon repeatedly warns all readers against adultery, fornication, whoredoms, lasciviousness, and sexual sins of all kinds jacob 3. Christ bringeth to pass the resurrection of all menthe righteous dead go to paradise and the wicked to outer darkness to await the day of their resurrectionall things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame in the.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. From almas discussion with his son corianton, we learn the three most abominable sins in the sight of god and the categories in which these sins fall. The first episode of the next batch of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saint will be published next friday, march. If the book of mormon person name is analogous to this epithet, then alma would probably mean exactly what the ugaritic epithet meant, lad of god, a rather appropriate meaning for both book of mormon prophets who bear this name, especially since alma, when first introduced, is called a young man mosiah 17.
The new season, which is planned to begin on march th, will include from mosiah through alma. Book of alma ii 4 book of mormon study text mormons in. What can we learn from the differences between the sacrament prayers. Book of the mormon intro witnesses moroni jacob enos jarom omni alma helaman words of mormon mosiah mormon ether 3 nephi 4 nephi 1 nephi 2 nephi s book of mormon punch card book of the mormon. This blog was created in order to make available study guides for lessons in the book of mormon. Alma 36 by lds365 mar 27, 2020 this weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27.
Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. Alma lived in the city of zarahemla, as recorded in the book of mormon, which contains the history of the lamanites who battled the nephites because. The three most abominable sins religious studies center.
Towards the end of chapter four, alma realizes that the affairs of the church. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of. Alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. The book of mormon has an incredible converting power. The book is bound in brown calfskin, with a black label on the spine.
Book of mormon, 1830, page ii the joseph smith papers. Mar 06, 2020 a trailer featuring eight upcoming book of mormon videos episodes and their scheduled dates for viewing were released friday, march 6. Mar 27, 2020 this weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. It is instructive to compare the length of books in the book of mormon and the time periods they covered. According to the book of mormon, alma, the son of alma was a nephite prophet often referred. What does it mean to eat and drink the bread and water to our souls. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992. It may be surprising, therefore, to learn that the small plates of nephi 1 nephi through words of mormon almost certainly came last in the translation process, after the completion of the large plates of nephi mosiah through moroni and the title. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the records of ancient inhabitants of the americas. Most readers of the book of mormon naturally assume that joseph smith translated its books beginning in 1 nephi 1. Alma 24 and alma 44 by grego 2020 c grego the nephite forces have surrounded the lamanites. Dec 30 jan 5 the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ.
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