Tag: Mosiah

I have thought about the frustration of Alma that his son was a leading unbeliever but this time I realized how disturbing it must have been for Mosiah that his own sons, the grandsons of Benjamin, fought against those who believe the doctrines their grandfather had established among the people.

Anna had never had to deal with members of the church analog in iniquity before Mosiah committed their judgement into his hands. The people he had led up to that point had always been surrounded by people who shared their values – they had been a Zion society.

In our modern day, how often do we try to bring unify people by sharing their disparate histories up to the point that they have come together to live as a single people? Could I use this in bringing together my family as we add Enoch and Ezra back in?

How many times are those of the world out to sleep for the sake of the righteous? They may seek to frustrate the will of the Lord but he will act to bless His people as He sees fit even if he must blinds their oppressors or put them to sleep. He will make bare…

After all their struggles against the Lamanites, the people of Limhi began to have peace – even in their bondage – after they humble themselves to the dust. When they became willing to beat whatever burden that was given them then they were no longer caring the burden of conflict.

How does the Lord operate in places where his church has not been established? Nephi was recognized by the people as their leader and the Lord recognized his righteousness but there is no reason to think he had been ordained in any way or at any time. The same goes for Alma. Clearly the Lord…

I wonder who made up the dissenters among the people of king Noah. Had any of them heard Alma or Abinadi preach but not followed Alma? Were they people like Limhi who knew of the iniquity but had reasons to not rebel against the king? Gideon sought to kill Noah, but what is the proper…

How many prophest, including Abinadi, have sealed their testimonies with their blood. All these are a type fo Christ who sealed His covenant with His blood.

God has provided a Redeemer and taught his progress in all times about the Savior and yet men will fail to recognize Him unless they humble themselves before God to be taught of His Spirit.