Links to related articles:
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"We Are Instruments in the Hands of God," Mary Ellen Smoot, November 2000 Ensign
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"Sacrifice in the Service," Harold G. Hillam, November 1995 Ensign
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"Sharing the Gospel," Dallin H. Oaks, Nov. 2001 Ensign
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"Creating a Gospel-Sharing Home," M. Russell Ballard, May 2006 Ensign
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"Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom," Robert D. Hales, May 2015 Ensign
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"Seeking the Good," Joseph B. Wirthlin, May 1992 Ensign
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"Children of God," Boyd K. Packer, BYU Women's Conference transcript, May 2006
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"King Mosiah and the Judgeship," John A. Tvedtnes, BYU publications, "Insight" 20/11, 2000
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Mosiah 28-29
To be discussed December 8
1. Read Mosiah 28:1-9. List reasons given in these verses why the sons of Mosiah wanted to serve missions in the land of Nephi. Why was Mosiah hesitant to send them? What was Mosiah promised regarding his sons?
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2. Read Mosiah 28:10-20. What did Mosiah's people feel as they were given access to the records of the Jadeites? To whom did Mosiah give stewardship over the records and sacred artifacts? Why?
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3. Read Mosiah 29:1-12. What was the dilemma facing King Mosiah and his nation? What was his suggestion regarding their government?
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4. Read Mosiah 29:13-20. Why did Mosiah suggest it would not be expedient to have a king rule over his people? Had he been a good king or a bad king?
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BONUS: Read D&C 98:5-11. What happens when the wicked rule?
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5. Read Mosiah 29:21-27. List the dangers of conferring too much power into the hands of one man. What happens to a people when the majority supports wicked laws and leaders?
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6. Read Mosiah 29:28-36. What system of checks and balances did Mosiah advocate? What did Mosiah mean when he said he desired their land to be a land of liberty?
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7. Read Mosiah 29:37-47. How was Mosiah's treatise on good government received? What was Mosiah's legacy? Who was the first and chief judge?
