Jul 14, 2024

Come, Follow Me

In Alma 31, we read about Alma struggling to lead a large group of people who were perverting the ways of the Church. This aftermath of Korihor preaching false doctrine forced Alma to call the apostate Zoramites to repentance. During his previous missionary experience, Alma had learned that the gospel “had [a] more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else . . . therefore [he] thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God” (Alma 31:5). When we study and act on the word of God, He can help us make lasting change in our lives. 

Jul 7, 2024

Come, Follow Me

Many Nephites thought the Lamanites were irredeemable. Perhaps they thought the Lamanites had gone too far, had committed too many sins, to be saved by the Lord. I wonder if we think of some groups of people or individuals in that way today—maybe even ourselves. Has anyone really gone so far down the path of sin that Jesus Christ’s redeeming power can’t reach them?

Jun 30, 2024

Come, Follow Me

Usually while studying Alma chapters 17 to 22, we focus on Ammon, the conversion of King Lamoni, and the differences between the missions of Ammon and his brethren. We also study the teaching methods of Ammon and his brethren, looking for ways to touch those around us with the Spirit. However, I like to focus on a woman who became an instrument in the Lord’s hands, who didn’t hesitate to share her testimony with others: Abish, the Lamanite servant of the queen. 

Jun 23, 2024

Come, Follow Me

When Alma taught the people in Ammonihah about covenants and ordinances performed through the power of the holy priesthood, he explained, “Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order, and this that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord” (Alma 13:16).

Jun 16, 2024

Come, Follow Me

Our knowledge of Jesus Christ as our Redeemer is one of the primary reasons missionaries and members around the world share the gospel with others. In the Book of Mormon, Alma and Amulek testified boldly of Jesus Christ and clarified His mission and role as our Savior. 

Jun 9, 2024

Come, Follow Me

The word “heart” is used in multiple different ways throughout the scriptures. It can refer to a location for receiving revelation, the center of a people’s values, or a person’s spiritual core. In this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson, it represents a tool for deep reflection.

Jun 2, 2024

Come, Follow Me

When Alma’s people began to “wax proud” (Alma 4:6), he was saddened. “There began to be great contentions among the people” (Alma 4:9), and the wickedness of the members of the Church had become a “great stumbling block to those who did not belong to the church” (Alma 4:10).

May 26, 2024

Come, Follow Me

The time that we spend partaking of the sacrament is one of the most important moments of the week. Taking the sacrament is a crucial step in renewing our baptismal and temple covenants, bringing an offering of ourselves, our wills, and our weaknesses and leaving it at the Savior’s feet. 

May 19, 2024

Come, Follow Me

After Alma taught the people near the Waters of Mormon, they wanted so badly to enter into a covenant relationship with God that “they clapped their hands for joy, and exclaimed: This is the desire of our hearts” (Mosiah 18:11). They knew that making covenants would lead to their eternal happiness and exaltation if they were faithful. 

May 12, 2024

Come, Follow Me

The Book of Mormon prophet Abinadi had a tough audience. Because of their wicked and self-righteous ideologies, the priests of King Noah’s court had no intention of listening to his warnings and counsel.