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Alma 7-9

To be discussed January 19

1. Read Alma 7:1-13 (with superscription). Where was Alma when he delivered this address? What did Alma perceive about the hearts of the people he addressed? From Alma 7:10-13, list what Alma taught the people about Christ.

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2. Read Alma 7:14-27. What did Alma invite his listeners to do? From Alma 7:22-24, why did Alma say these things to the people?

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3. Read Alma 8:1-13. How was Alma's message received in Melek? Where did he go to teach after Melek? What was the condition of the hearts of the people he taught there?

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4. Read Alma 8:14-32. Who was the angel who visited Alma in his state of anguish? What was his message? Why was it so important?

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BONUS: From this brief passage, what do we know about Amulek?

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5. Read Alma 9:1-11 (with superscription). How did the people react to Alma's message? Of what did Alma remind them?

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6. Read Alma 9:12-23. List Alma's warnings to the people in Alma 9:12-15. List advantages the Nephites had from Alma 9:19-23.

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7. Read Alma 9:24-34. What did Alma teach regarding the coming of Christ to the Americas? How was his preaching received? 

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BONUS: Ask yourself the questions posed by President Uchtdorf in the article linked below: "What can I learn from Alma?" and "How am I like Amulek?"

Links to related articles:
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"Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ," Dallin H. Oaks, November 2015 Ensign
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"The Master Healer," Carole M. Stephens, November 2016 Ensign
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"The Atonement Covers All Pain," Kent F. Richards, May 2011 Ensign
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"He Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things," Jeffrey R. Holland, November 1997 Ensign
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"Learn from Alma and Amulek," Dieter F. Uchtdorf, November 2016 Ensign
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"He Returned Speedily," Robert B. Harbertson, November 1984 Ensign
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"We Are Women of God," Sheri L. Dew, November 1999 Ensign
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