Being Content (Alma 29)

Being Content (Alma 29)

In Alma 29, Alma imagines for a moment what it would be like to be an angel. How exciting it would be to go forth with the trumpet of God and speak with a voice of thunder, declaring the plan of redemption to all people! The more he thinks about it, the more exciting...
Kingdom Algebra (Alma 28)

Kingdom Algebra (Alma 28)

When I was in 9th grade, one of my classes was Algebra. Whereas some students (and perhaps you can identify) had a hard time understanding this subject, I actually enjoyed it. It was kind of like trying to solve a mystery — what is the value of the mysterious X? For...
Boasting — in the Lord? (Alma 26)

Boasting — in the Lord? (Alma 26)

In Alma 26, Ammon celebrates with his brothers regarding their missionary successes among the Lamanite people and how God has used them to bring many souls to salvation. He is obviously excited that they have been personally used for this accomplishment, stating,...
The Golden Rule (Alma 25)

The Golden Rule (Alma 25)

Let’s begin with a little quiz. Which of the following statements best expresses the concept of what is traditionally referred to as “The Golden Rule”? A. Do unto others as they do unto youB. Do unto others as you would want others to do unto youC....
Burying the Old Man (Alma 24)

Burying the Old Man (Alma 24)

“Put off…the old man, which is corrupt…be renewed in the spirit of your mind…put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians 4:22-24) In Alma 24, the converted Lamanites, now known as Anti-Nephi-Lehies, bring...