Tag: Alma

Alma 11 – 12When Zeezrom begins to inquire more diligently Alma teaches that it is given to many to know the mysteries of God but that those things could not always be openly taught – depending on the heed and diligence of the people. The key for individuals and societies is that if they will…

Alma 9 – 10I think it interesting that Alma focuses more on having these people remember Lehi than remember Limhi. I also find it interesting to think that as he is telling them that “at some period of time {the Lamanites} will be brought to believe in His word,” the Lamanites were already, through the…

Alma 6 – 8I love how Alma declares that it is a mercy from the Lord that he was able to give up the judgment seat and come speak to the people of Gideon. After his first visit to Ammonihah Alma was probably wishing for the simple wickedness that he had found in Zerahemla rather…

Alma 5The message to remember the captivity of their fathers is one that is permanently applicable to all the people of the Lord in all ages. All the sins that Alma talks about and tells his listeners that they must repent of or be unprepared for the coming of the Lord are forms of captivity…

Alma 3 – 4I have many times taken note of the speed with which the people could turn from righteousness to sin. I have seen the same speed of degeneration in modern times. I think it only fair to note that people are capable of turning to righteousness just as quickly – that change is…

Alma 1 – 2Notice that before he committed murder Nehor was not inhibited from his preaching by any in the church – even if they did preach the opposite of what he was advocating. While Alma speaks against the priestcraft, it is the murder for which Nehor is punished. I am always struck by the…

Alma 63I wonder if Shiblon took charge of the affairs of the church to some degree while Helaman was leading the Ammonites in the war – or perhaps Shiblon was taking up arms in defense of his country as well. Helaman must have died relatively young because he died only 16 years after his father…

Alma 62I love the effect that Moroni had on people – they would flock to follow him. After they had restored Zerahemla Moroni was able to raise twelve thousand men – half being sent to Helaman and half to Lehi and Teancum – besides those who went with him and Pahoran to conquer their lands…

Alma 61I wonder if Moroni was surprised at the speed of the reply. I also wonder how much of that speed was because of Pahoran being in a hurry to respond (some I’m sure) and how much may have been a result of Pahoran, in Gideon, being physically closer to Moroni than if he had…

Alma 59 – 60I notice that Mormon did not include the words of the first letter from Mornoni to Pahoran in which he simply asked Pahoran to be better at supporting Helaman. I suspect that Moroni did not know Pahoran very well personally. Moroni had been at the battlefront and Pahoran was appointed as Chief…