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(00:00) An overview of these chapters.
(02:20) Ammon’s approach to missionary work.
(14:00) Lamoni asks the golden question, “Who are you?” (Alma 18.18)
(19:29) Aaron’s approach to missionary work.
(23:25) Aaron is preaching to a more hardened group, the Amalekites and Amulonites.
(25:13) Patience with people who choose another path. Likening Alma 17-22 to our day.
(30:55) Offer our whole souls to God.
(35:53) Find common ground when teaching truth. It is the Savior that converts.
(41:20) Falling into trances in Alma 19 and 22. Some examples in the Biblical narratives.
(45:12) Abish is mentioned by name. Why are Lamoni’s enemies at his palace? Another way to understand the drama at the Waters of Sebus.
(53:12) The meaning of the name Abish and possibilities as to why Mormon put this in the record.
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Question: how do you reconcile that, other than Ammon (and later Aaron), that pretty much every prophet in the Book of Mormon “goes in preaching” rather than serving, if serving is the more effective way of missionary work? I’m thinking of Jacob, Abinidai, Alma (especially in Ammonihah!), etc. Most of these prophets go in quoting scripture, and ultimately make (most of) their audience upset. Mormon’s “servant leadership” had no effect on the Nephites of his day. Just trying to reconcile while there are so many “bad” examples of traditional missionary work?
Thanks for listening Lindsey. I (Mike) am pretty sure I pushed back a bit when that statement was made. However, Bryce does offer something to think about. I certainly don’t have a good answer for you today!