Alma 39-42
To be discussed April 6
1. Read Alma 39:1-7, with headnote. List mistakes Corianton made that led to his grievous sin. Why did Alma feel he needed to give strict counsel to this son?
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2. Read Alma 39:8-19. From Alma 39:9-14, what did Alma counsel Corianton to do to help him turn his life around? From Alma 39:17, what question was Corianton pondering? How did Alma answer this question?
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3. Read Alma 40:1-14. From Alma 40:1, about what other subject did Corianton have questions? List facts on this subject Alma taught Corianton.
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4. Read Alma 40:15-26. How did Alma describe the "first resurrection" (Alma 40:18-20)? From Alma 40:21-23, what was Alma's main point?
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5. Read Alma 41:1-15. From Alma 41:3, by what two things will we be judged? In what ways are we our own judges? (Alma 41:7)?
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BONUS: Restate Alma's explanation of the law of restoration in one sentence.
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6. Read Alma 42:1-15. What further question did Alma perceive that Corianton pondered? President Harold B. Lee stated, "Death is the greatest miracle of mortality." How does Alma's discourse in Alma 42:2-15 support this statement?
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7. Read Alma 42:16-31. According to Alma, why are none but the truly penitent saved?
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EXTRA CREDIT: From Alma 39-42, list three of Alma's specific directions to his son Corianton.