Mosiah 21:30-36 (1/31/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Carry On
Prayer:  Dad

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 21:30-36

What we learned...

"Since Ammon came to the land the people of Limhi entered into a covenant with God to serve and keep His commandments." (Kenyon)

"The people of Limhi wanted to be baptized but the problem was nobody had the authority to do it except Ammon who didn't feel he was worthy." (Shaylee)

"When the people [Ammon and his brethren] realized what Alma did they said that they would have gone with him with a desire to be baptized." (Brandon)

"Ammon was sad about all that King Noah did." (Maycee & Mom)

"They had to wait to be baptized because nobody had the authority." (Jaron)

"As important as baptism is, which it is essential to enter into the kingdom of God, it is just as important that it is done by someone who has the Priesthood authority to baptize. The people realized this, which is why they delayed getting baptized until the time that someone who had the Priesthood authority and was worthy could baptize them."  (Dad)

Mosiah 21:23-29 (1/30/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Give Said The Little Stream
Prayer:  Brandon

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 21:23-29

What we learned...

"King Limhi sent a small group of men to find Zarahemla but they found a land full of dry bones, which they assumed was the land of Zarahemla. But they found plates, which was a record of the people, and brought it back with them." (Kenyon)

"Ammon was very sad when King Limhi told him when Ammon found out how many people had been killed off in the war." (Shaylee)

"You shouldn't always make assumptions. For example, if King Limhi had killed Ammon and his brethren because he thought they were the priests of Noah then they wouldn't have been able to help free his people." (Brandon)

"Ammon found King Limhi, and they were happy." (Jaron)

"They [Ammon and the sons of Mosiah] found Limhi." (Maycee)

"Limhi and his people didn't know how to interpret the plates so they were happy that King Mosiah could interpret them." (Mom)

"We've learned many times from the account of the people of Limhi how important it is to not make decisions out of anger or by jumping to conclusions or else we, and usually others, will suffer bad consequences. We should seek to know all the facts we can and to understand the situation and then make decisions calmly and according to the promptings of the Spirit."  (Dad)

Mosiah 21:9-22 (1/29/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Families Can Be Together Forever
Prayer:  Maycee

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 21:9-15

What we learned...

"The priests of Noah were stealing from the Nephites to support themselves." (Kenyon)

"The people of Limhi and the Lamanites went to war many times and the people of Limhi lost every time because the Lord was not on their side." (Shaylee)

"Eventually the people of Limhi came to terms of peace with the Lamanites, which is when Ammon and his brethren found them." (Brandon)

"The Lamanites and Nephites went to war many times." (Jaron)

"King Limhi didn't want to go out because he was afraid that the Lamanites would kill him." (Maycee & Shaylee)

"We should only go to war to defend ourselves, unless the Lord says otherwise, and not be the instigator. And we need to be humble." (Mom)

"The people of Limhi suffered greatly because they reacted in anger to go to war against the Lamanites. Making decisions out of anger always leads to bad consequences since we're following the promptings of the devil instead of the Spirit. And even though the people of Limhi eventually repented they still suffered greatly from the consequences of their sins and iniquities. The same applies to us. Just because the Lord will forgive us doesn't mean that the consequences of our sins and bad choices will go away because most of them will not. So you can either learn the easy way by not sinning and following the Lord's promptings to begin with or you can learn the hard way by following the devil's way and learn the hard way from great suffering."  (Dad)

Mosiah 21:2-8 (1/28/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  The Wise Man and The Foolish Man
Prayer:  Jaron

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 21:2-8

What we learned...

"The Lamanites easily won the battle against the Nephites because they had more strength and the Lord was not with the Nephites." (Kenyon)

"The Nephites asked the king if they could go to war again because the Lamanites were giving them afflictions." (Shaylee)

"The Lamanites were mistreating the Nephites because they still blamed them for the loss of their daughters and their families that were killed in the battle." (Brandon)

"The Nephites died in the war against the Lamanites." (Jaron)

"When we have heavy burdens we should turn to the Lord and not to ourselves." (Maycee & Mom)

"Because the Lamanites did not truly forgive the Nephites in their hearts they sought for ways to get vengeance upon the Nephites."  (Dad)

Mosiah 20:22-26, 21:1 (1/27/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Follow The Prophet
Prayer:  Shaylee

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 20:22-26, 21:1

What we learned...

"King Limhi explained to the king of the Lamanites that he and his people are innocent and that it was king Noah's priests that most likely took their daughters." (Shaylee)

"The Nephites didn't have any weapons when confronting the Lamanites to show innocence and were able to pacify the people." (Brandon)

"The Lamanites met Limhi's people and were pacified." (Jaron)

"King Limhi told the people to tell the king of the Lamanites what probably happened to their daughters so they wouldn't shed anymore blood." (Maycee & Mom)

"A important lesson to be learned is that when you're trying to resolve a dispute it's best to be humble and understanding even when the other party is at fault so that they are able to put it behind them. Being prideful or getting even for wrongs just adds fuel to the fire and keeps the fire of vengeance burning hotter and longer."  (Dad)

Mosiah 20:7-20 (1/26/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  The Lord Is My Light
Prayer:  Kenyon

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 20:7-20

What we learned...

"The Lamanites started a war against the Nephites because they thought they stole their daughters but it was the priests." (Kenyon)

"King Limhi was very reasonable with the king of the Lamanites trying to get to the bottom of why they started a war and broke their oath." (Shaylee)

"When in anger people tend to make irrational decisions." (Brandon)

"The Lamanites and Limhi's people went to war and Limhi and his people won." (Jaron)

"Don't act out of anger because people can get hurt." (Maycee & Mom)

"King Limhi set a good example of how we should react when others do wrong to us. Instead of striking back in anger we should calm down, seek to understand why the other person did what they did and try to resolve things peacefully."  (Dad)

Mosiah 19:22-29, 20:1-6 (1/25/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Count Your Many Blessings
Prayer:  Brandon

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 19:22-29, 20:1-6

What we learned...

"The Lamanites put guards around the land to keep the Nephites from escaping." (Kenyon)

"The priests came saw the Lamanite daughters, laid down, and waited for when there was only 24 left and then kidnapped them." (Shaylee)

"The people that fled with King Noah after burning him learned what happened to the rest of the people and returned back to the city and was in the same situation as the rest." (Brandon)

"The Lamanites thought that the Nephites under King Limhi were the ones that kidnapped their daughters." (Jaron)

"Noah's priests were afraid to go back to their wives and children because they were afraid they'd be killed like King Noah." (Maycee & Mom)

"King Limhi, unlike his father Noah, was a good king, established his kingdom under the Lamanite bondage and had peace for two years."  (Dad)

Mosiah 19:16-22 (1/24/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  I Love to See the Temple
Prayer:  Mom

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 19:16-22

What we learned...

"The men who went with King Noah not only wanted to kill King Noah but also the priests but they escaped." (Kenyon)

"The angry Nephites went back to their land to see if their wives and families were slain but they hadn't." (Shaylee)

"The Nephites who escaped with King Noah also sought to kill the priests but they were able to flee." (Brandon)

"The men who escaped with King Noah were mad at him and burned him to death." (Jaron)

"The prophesy of Abinadi about King Noah suffering death by fire like Noah did to him came true." (Maycee & Dad)

"Limhi, unlike his dad Noah, was righteous but he still didn't want his father to be destroyed." (Mom)

Mosiah 19:9-15 (1/23/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  High on a Mountain Top
Prayer:  Mom

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 19:9-15

What we learned...

"The Lamanites spared the Nephites but they said that the Nephites had to deliver King Noah to them and that they would take half of the Nephites property and money." (Kenyon)

"The men that didn't run away from their families with King Noah were taken captive by the Lamanites." (Shaylee)

"When King Noah saw the Lamanites coming he told his men to leave their families and get out of there. Some went with him and some stayed with their families." (Brandon)

"The Nephites that stayed with their families begged the Lamanites not to kill them, and the Lamanites spared them." (Jaron)

"The Lamanites taxed them by taking half of all their stuff." (Maycee & Mom)

"The men who were loyal to their families and were willing to die with them instead of escape without their families were blessed to have themselves and their families spared."  (Dad)

Mosiah 19:2-8 (1/22/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Love One Another
Prayer:  Dad

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 19:2-8

What we learned...

"The Lamanites came to attack the people of King Noah." (Kenyon)

"King Noah was being chased down by Gideon." (Shaylee)

"After Noah's armies tried to search for Alma and his people they came back and contention broke out." (Brandon)

"Gideon did not kill King Noah." (Jaron)

"Noah tried to escape from Gideon by running up a tower." (Maycee & Brandon)

Mosiah 18:30-35, 19:1 (1/21/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  
Prayer:  Maycee

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 18:30-35, 19:1

What we learned...

"Alma and his followers had to pack up their belongings and tents and move to a new area because they were under attack by King Noah." (Kenyon)

"The waters of Mormon and the land of Mormon was very special to the people because that's where they were converted." (Shaylee)

"Noah found out what Alma was doing and accused him of rebellion." (Brandon)

"Now there 450 souls of Alma's people." (Jaron)

"King Noah saw that the people were gathering and found there hiding place." (Maycee & Mom)

"The armies of King Noah couldn't find Alma and his people because they escaped before the armies got to the land of Mormon."  (Dad)

Mosiah 18:23-29 (1/20/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Book of Mormon Stories
Prayer:  Jaron

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 18:23-29

What we learned...

"Alma said that the priests needed to work also to support them." (Kenyon)

"Alma was teaching them to keep the sabbath day holy." (Shaylee)

"You need to be willing to give money for tithing. It's worth nothing if you're forced to do it or if you do it grudgingly you won't get as many blessings." (Brandon)

"Alma told them to keep the sabbath day holy." (Jaron)

"When it comes to God you should work hard." (Maycee)

"The priests and teachers should labor with their own hands for their support instead of by the labor of the people." (Mom)

"Alma and those who followed him and were baptized met weekly to teach each other and worship the Lord - in other words they had church just like we do."  (Dad)

Mosiah 18:11-22 (1/19/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Families Can Be Together Forever
Prayer:  Kenyon

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 18:11-22

What we learned...

"Alma split the church into groups of 50 that had one priest to teach them." (Kenyon)

"Alma baptized Helam and at the same time he baptized himself." (Shaylee)

"Since they were just starting as a church Alma wanted them to focus on just faith and repentance." (Brandon)

"Alma baptized 204 people." (Jaron)

"After Alma had preached the people rejoiced and clapped their hands." (Maycee & Shaylee)

"Alma told those who were baptized into the church to have no contention and to have their hearts knit together in unity and love for one another. This should be the same goal for our family."  (Dad)

Mosiah 17:17-20, 18:1-10 (1/18/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Kindness Begins With Me
Prayer:  Shaylee

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 17:17-20, 18:1-10

What we learned...

"Alma escaped into the land which was called Mormon." (Shaylee)

"Alma was hiding during the day and individually taught people the words of Abinadi. And he eventually gathered a following." (Brandon)

"Alma needed to hide from King Noah's guards in the trees." (Jaron)

"Alma told the people about repentance, redemption and faith in Jesus." (Maycee & Shaylee)

"When we are baptized we are making a covenant with God to be in His fold or church, to repent and keep the commandments, to bear one another's burdens, to mourn with those that mourn, to comfort those who stand in need of comfort and to stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things even until death meaning our whole lives until we die. God in return will pour out His Spirit upon those who enter into this covenant of baptism."  (Dad)

Mosiah 17:3-16 (1/17/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Teach Me To Walk In The Light
Prayer:  Brandon

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 17:3-16

What we learned...

"While Abinadi was burning he told cried out saying that because they did this to him that many people would suffer like him and have all manner of disease and afflictions." (Kenyon)

"After Alma defended Abinadi the king commanded that he should be put to death, but before they could he fled and hid and then wrote about what Abinadi said." (Shaylee)

"After Abinadi said that he would be willing to die and the blame would be upon Noah, he was about to let Abinadi go but his priests convinced him otherwise." (Brandon)

"While Alma was hiding he wrote down what Abinadi said." (Jaron)

"The king told Abinadi that because he said that God would come down and live among men that he deserved to be killed." (Maycee & Dad)