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92. Alma 17 - 18 Ammon the Faithful Jun 27, 2020

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Let's dive into the story of Ammon. Who is he like? What set him apart? I think he is very much like King David (the good parts)

91. Alma 17 Sons of Mosiah Jun 24, 2020

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Who were these Sons of Mosiah? We're headed into the "middle part" of the book of Alma. What is Mormon telling us of this part? We started with lots of Nephite stories, now sons, then the war chapters. This center section is going to tell us critical info about the people, their faith. How to change the world.

90. Alma 12, Authority, Salvation, Judgment Jun 21, 2020

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Amulek, Alma and Zeezrom face off. What is salvation?

89. Alma 11, All about names, money, and narrative Jun 18, 2020

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The next few chapters are some of the most theology on the plan of salvation, the role of the Savior, and redemption in any scripture. But before we get there, Mormon takes time to explain a story of debate and priestcraft with Zeezrom. Let's take a step back to learn about these techniques: narrative, themes, and names. This will help us recognize the significance of other scripture stories as be become better scriptorians.

87. Alma 8, 10 Amulek, A Time to Listen Jun 11, 2020

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Alma continues his missionary journey to the evil city of Ammonihah where we meet Amulek. He seems great! Welcomes a prophet, visited by an angel.... Maybe this is a guy we can relate to. Join me as we learn we may be a lot like Amulek.

86: Alma 5,7, Sing the Song of Redeeming Love Jun 06, 2020

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Alma teaches us the model for how to come to God. remember our captivity Awaken unto God Sing the Song of Redeeming Love Mighty Change of Heart

85. Alma ALL ABOUT, 5-7 Good vs. Evil Jun 03, 2020

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Let's take a step back and do an episode of ALL ABOUT. I want to look at the book of Alma and how Alma the Younger and Mormon the editor put this book together. Are there clues in the message in what is here, the themes, structure, and common stories? Why all the war stories? I owe a lot to the article in this post: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/mi/17/ Join me as we look at the cosmic battle for Good v. Evil, the word v. the sword

84. Alma 1, Characterization in scripture, A New Challenge in the Church May 30, 2020

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We now move to the Book of Alma. I want to take a few minutes to explain characterization in scripture. We have a perfect example of the use of descriptions, names, morality of characters, to help us understand scripture better. In this tragic story we learn of the death of a hero and the introduction of priestcrafts. Let's learn more about how to read scripture.

83. Mosiah 25-28 Choosing the Atoning Messiah May 23, 2020

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Come, Follow Me Mosiah 25 through 28 part 2 Choosing the Atoning Messiah Mosiah writes a story for our day.

82. Mosiah 25-28, Establishing a Church May 20, 2020

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Covenants bring the people together. Alma the Elder begins the Church - a UNIQUE idea and way to bring covenants and community together. WOW, I love this time in Nephite History.

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