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.
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?
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?
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?
BONUS: From this brief passage, what do we know about Amulek?
5. Read Alma 9:1-11 (with superscription). How did the people react to Alma's message? Of what did Alma remind them?
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.
7. Read Alma 9:24-34. What did Alma teach regarding the coming of Christ to the Americas? How was his preaching received?
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:
"Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ," Dallin H. Oaks, November 2015 Ensign
"The Master Healer," Carole M. Stephens, November 2016 Ensign
"The Atonement Covers All Pain," Kent F. Richards, May 2011 Ensign
"He Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things," Jeffrey R. Holland, November 1997 Ensign
"Learn from Alma and Amulek," Dieter F. Uchtdorf, November 2016 Ensign
"He Returned Speedily," Robert B. Harbertson, November 1984 Ensign
"We Are Women of God," Sheri L. Dew, November 1999 Ensign
