Alma does an excellent work in his communication with his son Corianton in this chapter. He doesn’t just correct his son, he helps him to see that his actions had consequences, and shows him how to guard himself in the future, as well as give him hope! Alma shows CoriantonContinue Reading

Alma 29 begins with Alma wishing to be an angel. He says, “O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto everyContinue Reading

There is quite a bit going on in Alma 1-3. We are introduced to our second visible anti-Christ, as Nehor enters the stage (Sherem was the first- see Jacob 7). Following his death we read how the Nephites were able to establish a utopian like society in the last fewContinue Reading

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I am teaching a Book of Mormon class right now and am in Mormon this week.  A few years ago I was listening to a book by Tal Ben-Shahar called “Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment” and I was amazed at the parallels between the human behaviorContinue Reading

Alexander Neibaur’s testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel Alexander Neibaur was born in Ehrenbriestein, France on January 8, 1808 to Jewish parents. They were high class. His father was well educated: a physician, surgeon, and linguist. He wanted Alexander to grow up to be a rabbi, but at seventeen,Continue Reading

The Savior healing the leper is an opportunity to liken the scriptures to the youth.  Leprosy was a symbol for sin.  The fact that Jesus “immediately” healed the leper is significant (see Matthew 8:1-4).  The following quote from Frederic Farrar emphasizes the idea that Jesus is quick to forgive: AllContinue Reading

Much of the Sermon on the Mount has to do with our motives.  The Savior challenges us to have pure motives, to do things that are good, and to do them for the right reasons.  Sometimes young people wonder about the purpose of fasting. In Matthew 6 we read, “MoreoverContinue Reading

The Sermon on the Mount teachings principles which have many applications in the lives of young people.  Matthew 5 outlines 4 important ideals that we examined in class.  They are: 1.  Adultery & Divorce 2.  Honesty 3.  Retaliation & Violence 4.  How to deal with your adversary In each instance,Continue Reading

Matthew 4 deals with the conflict between Satan and the Savior.  A great question to ask in the beginning of class is, “How can I be strong when temptation comes?” After some time to reflect and write their responses, (hopefully) a class discussion will result.  I had students write aContinue Reading