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LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 29

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This lesson covers Alma 36-39. In it we review the words of Alma to his sons Helaman, Shiblon and Corianton.

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GIVE EAR TO MY WORDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 29 Alma 36-39
INTRODUCTION ATOT: Sam playing whack-a-mole. When they all popped up at once he looked up hopelessly Alma can relate Zoramites are way o鍖 base Alma & the dream team teach the humble (seed parable) Converts are cast out and go to Jershon Zoramites join with Lamanites, start war Alma 35: 15-16 When the world around him is crumbling, he focuses his e鍖ort at home, Lesson on parenting/management strategies
ALMA SHARES HIS TESTIMONY AND GIVES THE RECORDS TO HIS SON HELAMAN Alma 36-37 (to Helaman) Alma 36, Almas conversion (we discussed in previously) 36:3 In thy youth - Alma was probably in his late 30s when he saw the angel. What a di鍖erence a few more decades of faith could have made. We are supported in our trials Joseph Smith all things that we have to do with in the world, whether they are adversity or prosperity, whether they relate to ourselves or to others, if rightly appreciated and understood, may teach us a lesson that will be to our joy, probably not only in time, but in all eternity. (Journal of Discourses, vol. 1, p. 366)
ALMA SHARES HIS TESTIMONY AND GIVES THE RECORDS TO HIS SON HELAMAN 36:4-5 Spiritual knowledge. Alma was a scriptoria and a scholar (this whole chapter is a Chiasm) Why does he make such a point about where his knowledge comes from? 36:5-16: Conversion story (we covered it in lesson 20) 36:17, His fathers testimony brought him back. Maybe thats why he took this time to teach his sons 36:24-26, He teaches what he did with that marvelous conversion. He testi鍖es of true joy. 36:30, Resounding message to every son How do we de鍖ne prosper? The opposite of cut o鍖.
ALMA PASSES THE PLATES TO HELAMAN Alma passes the plates to Helaman (lots of them - enough to 鍖ll a wagon according to Orson Pratt ) 37:5, this must have been a huge, boring task. Helaman is royalty why should do it? ATOT: Karate Kid painting the fence 37:6-7, small and simple things How many of my stay-at-home mom tasks 鍖t into this category? Hellen Keller, I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. How have you seen small, simple things bring greatness? Almas warning, 36:15-16
ALMA WARNS HELAMAN ABOUT THE SECRET WORKS 36:21-31: Summarize 24 plates that contain secret works that brought down the Jaredites Alma tells Helaman what to teach instead 37:32, hatred of sin 37:33, repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, humility 37:34, dont be weary of good works, how do we 鍖nd rest? 37:35, keep commandments from thy youth 37:36-37, cry unto the Lord for support, direction, help ATOT: How often do you check your phone? Its probably the 鍖rst thing you see and the last thing you check. It is the 鍖rst thing I grab when I have a question. Prayer should be like that for us. 37:44-46, Almas life hasnt been easy. What is he talking about? The Sunday School Answers seem too easy. We discount them and search for more.
ALMAS TEACHING TO SHIBLON Alma bears his testimony and shares his conversion story to Shiblon too. Watch for parenting strategies 38:1-3, Alma praises his goodness 38:4, Shiblons lot hasnt been easy. Alma acknowledges that. ATOT: Sarahs happy personality, it takes work! 38:5-7, He reminds Shiblon of his testimony 38:11-12, Almas warnings Why do the righteous need warning? bridle to direct your power for good
ALMA ADMONISHES CORIANTON TO REPENT Helaman and Shiblon had been living righteously. Corianton struggled. He committed adultery while on his mission. Do you think they were raised di鍖erently? Can we take comfort in the fact that Alma had this struggle? 39:2-4, He shows him his 4 big mistakes 1. Didnt give heed to my words 2. Pride 3. Forsake the ministry (stopped serving) 4. Adultery 39:7-8, Why does Alma remind Corianton of his mistakes? 1. Guilt alerts us to the spiritual chasm between us and our maker" 2. Train example from 2010 Gen conference
LARRY LAWRENCE (SEVENTY) Imagine for a moment that your daughter was sitting on the railroad tracks and you heard the train whistle blowing. Would you warn her to get o鍖 the tracks? Or would you hesitate, worried that she might think you were being overprotective? If she ignored your warning, would you quickly move her to a safe place? Of course you would! Your love for your daughter would override all other considerations. You would value her life more than her temporary goodwill. Challenges and temptations are coming at our teenagers with the speed and power of a freight train. As we are reminded in the family proclamation, parents are responsible for the protection of their children. 1 That means spiritually as well as physically.
ALMA TEACHES CORIANTON 38:9, Cross yourself (see footnote) How can we do that? What barriers do we set up to help us stay focused on our goals? 38:10, He tells him where to look for good examples. Why? Alma is leaving soon. 38:11, He helps him understand the consequences of his actions 38:12-13, He reminds him where this counsel is really coming from We can use the Family Proclamation quote (next slide) Why is it important to acknowledge his faults? How did that help Alma?
FAMILY PROCLAMATION HUSBAND AND WIFE have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. Children are an heritage of the Lord (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wivesmothers and fathers will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.
ALMA TEACHES CORIANTON OF HIS WORTH 39:14, He gives speci鍖c warnings Seek not after riches 39:15, He reminds him of Christ and the hope of repentance Knowing what we know about Alma, this must have been powerful 39:16, He reminds him of his mission, call to action. Why does Alma encourage him to resume his mission despite his 鍖aws and weaknesses? Alma 32:28, Give place In order to make room for the good God expects of us. We must make place. We need to remove the obstacles, cross ourselves and serve.
Our sins have an impact on others. Even though we may think they only a鍖ect us personally. Gordon B. Hinckley: Whenever you step over the line in an immoral act or in doing any other evil thing, the Church is that much weaker...When you stand true and faithful, it is that much stronger. Each one of you counts. You parents of the willful and the wayward: Dont give them up. Dont cast them o鍖 They are not utterly lost. The shepherd will 鍖nd his sheep. They were his before they were yours long before he entrusted them to your care; and you cannot begin to love them as he loves themOur Heavenly Father is far more merciful, in鍖nitely more charitable, than even the best of his servants, and the Everlasting Gospel is mightier in power to save than our narrow 鍖nite minds can comprehend. - J. Rueben Clark, Address at BYU, May 3, 1955

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LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 29

  • 1. GIVE EAR TO MY WORDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 29 Alma 36-39
  • 2. INTRODUCTION ATOT: Sam playing whack-a-mole. When they all popped up at once he looked up hopelessly Alma can relate Zoramites are way o鍖 base Alma & the dream team teach the humble (seed parable) Converts are cast out and go to Jershon Zoramites join with Lamanites, start war Alma 35: 15-16 When the world around him is crumbling, he focuses his e鍖ort at home, Lesson on parenting/management strategies
  • 3. ALMA SHARES HIS TESTIMONY AND GIVES THE RECORDS TO HIS SON HELAMAN Alma 36-37 (to Helaman) Alma 36, Almas conversion (we discussed in previously) 36:3 In thy youth - Alma was probably in his late 30s when he saw the angel. What a di鍖erence a few more decades of faith could have made. We are supported in our trials Joseph Smith all things that we have to do with in the world, whether they are adversity or prosperity, whether they relate to ourselves or to others, if rightly appreciated and understood, may teach us a lesson that will be to our joy, probably not only in time, but in all eternity. (Journal of Discourses, vol. 1, p. 366)
  • 4. ALMA SHARES HIS TESTIMONY AND GIVES THE RECORDS TO HIS SON HELAMAN 36:4-5 Spiritual knowledge. Alma was a scriptoria and a scholar (this whole chapter is a Chiasm) Why does he make such a point about where his knowledge comes from? 36:5-16: Conversion story (we covered it in lesson 20) 36:17, His fathers testimony brought him back. Maybe thats why he took this time to teach his sons 36:24-26, He teaches what he did with that marvelous conversion. He testi鍖es of true joy. 36:30, Resounding message to every son How do we de鍖ne prosper? The opposite of cut o鍖.
  • 5. ALMA PASSES THE PLATES TO HELAMAN Alma passes the plates to Helaman (lots of them - enough to 鍖ll a wagon according to Orson Pratt ) 37:5, this must have been a huge, boring task. Helaman is royalty why should do it? ATOT: Karate Kid painting the fence 37:6-7, small and simple things How many of my stay-at-home mom tasks 鍖t into this category? Hellen Keller, I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. How have you seen small, simple things bring greatness? Almas warning, 36:15-16
  • 6. ALMA WARNS HELAMAN ABOUT THE SECRET WORKS 36:21-31: Summarize 24 plates that contain secret works that brought down the Jaredites Alma tells Helaman what to teach instead 37:32, hatred of sin 37:33, repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, humility 37:34, dont be weary of good works, how do we 鍖nd rest? 37:35, keep commandments from thy youth 37:36-37, cry unto the Lord for support, direction, help ATOT: How often do you check your phone? Its probably the 鍖rst thing you see and the last thing you check. It is the 鍖rst thing I grab when I have a question. Prayer should be like that for us. 37:44-46, Almas life hasnt been easy. What is he talking about? The Sunday School Answers seem too easy. We discount them and search for more.
  • 7. ALMAS TEACHING TO SHIBLON Alma bears his testimony and shares his conversion story to Shiblon too. Watch for parenting strategies 38:1-3, Alma praises his goodness 38:4, Shiblons lot hasnt been easy. Alma acknowledges that. ATOT: Sarahs happy personality, it takes work! 38:5-7, He reminds Shiblon of his testimony 38:11-12, Almas warnings Why do the righteous need warning? bridle to direct your power for good
  • 8. ALMA ADMONISHES CORIANTON TO REPENT Helaman and Shiblon had been living righteously. Corianton struggled. He committed adultery while on his mission. Do you think they were raised di鍖erently? Can we take comfort in the fact that Alma had this struggle? 39:2-4, He shows him his 4 big mistakes 1. Didnt give heed to my words 2. Pride 3. Forsake the ministry (stopped serving) 4. Adultery 39:7-8, Why does Alma remind Corianton of his mistakes? 1. Guilt alerts us to the spiritual chasm between us and our maker" 2. Train example from 2010 Gen conference
  • 9. LARRY LAWRENCE (SEVENTY) Imagine for a moment that your daughter was sitting on the railroad tracks and you heard the train whistle blowing. Would you warn her to get o鍖 the tracks? Or would you hesitate, worried that she might think you were being overprotective? If she ignored your warning, would you quickly move her to a safe place? Of course you would! Your love for your daughter would override all other considerations. You would value her life more than her temporary goodwill. Challenges and temptations are coming at our teenagers with the speed and power of a freight train. As we are reminded in the family proclamation, parents are responsible for the protection of their children. 1 That means spiritually as well as physically.
  • 10. ALMA TEACHES CORIANTON 38:9, Cross yourself (see footnote) How can we do that? What barriers do we set up to help us stay focused on our goals? 38:10, He tells him where to look for good examples. Why? Alma is leaving soon. 38:11, He helps him understand the consequences of his actions 38:12-13, He reminds him where this counsel is really coming from We can use the Family Proclamation quote (next slide) Why is it important to acknowledge his faults? How did that help Alma?
  • 11. FAMILY PROCLAMATION HUSBAND AND WIFE have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. Children are an heritage of the Lord (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wivesmothers and fathers will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.
  • 12. ALMA TEACHES CORIANTON OF HIS WORTH 39:14, He gives speci鍖c warnings Seek not after riches 39:15, He reminds him of Christ and the hope of repentance Knowing what we know about Alma, this must have been powerful 39:16, He reminds him of his mission, call to action. Why does Alma encourage him to resume his mission despite his 鍖aws and weaknesses? Alma 32:28, Give place In order to make room for the good God expects of us. We must make place. We need to remove the obstacles, cross ourselves and serve.
  • 13. Our sins have an impact on others. Even though we may think they only a鍖ect us personally. Gordon B. Hinckley: Whenever you step over the line in an immoral act or in doing any other evil thing, the Church is that much weaker...When you stand true and faithful, it is that much stronger. Each one of you counts. You parents of the willful and the wayward: Dont give them up. Dont cast them o鍖 They are not utterly lost. The shepherd will 鍖nd his sheep. They were his before they were yours long before he entrusted them to your care; and you cannot begin to love them as he loves themOur Heavenly Father is far more merciful, in鍖nitely more charitable, than even the best of his servants, and the Everlasting Gospel is mightier in power to save than our narrow 鍖nite minds can comprehend. - J. Rueben Clark, Address at BYU, May 3, 1955