We’re Done Living in Captivity (Ether 10)
In Ether 10, the leadership of the Jaredite kingdom changes hands many times, sometimes peacefully and sometimes by force. Toward the end of the chapter, one of the kings is deposed and forced to live in captivity for the rest of his life. It doesn’t sound like...
The Lyin’ King (Ether 9)
In the classic movie, “The Lion King,” the evil lion named Scar wants so badly to be king that he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that. He kills the current king — his own brother. He enlists willing followers by making wild promises like,...
God Sees Us, Whatever We Do (Ether 8)
If you’re familiar with Windows computers, you’re likely aware of the little button near the top right corner of each window that allows you to minimize the window. When you click on that button, the window is then no longer visible on the computer screen...
There Are 2 Kingdoms — Pick One (Ether 7)
In Ether 7, Orihah (one of the sons of Jared) concludes his reign as the first king of the Jaredite people in the new land, passing the mantle to his son Kib. Sadly, things go downhill quickly after that, as two families then begin to compete for the throne, resulting...
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