Alma 1:20-26 (3/8/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree
Prayer:  Maycee

Alma 1:20-26

What we learned...

"Those who stood fast in the faith were steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments even when persecution was heaped upon them." (Kenyon)

"The people who did not fall away from the church they would stop their work and go to hear the preachings of the gospel." (Shaylee)

"They had a law over the Nephites to not persecute people for other beliefs or for persecuting them like turning the other cheek like Jesus taught." (Brandon)

"There was a law that the people of the church were not supposed to persecute those outside of the church." (Maycee & Mom)

"Many people hearts were hardened and their names were blotted out." (Jaron)

"The trials and suffering of the saints were verbal. They were being attacked verbally, which caused many members of the church to get into arguments, which escalated to physical violence. Most of the persecution we face today is likewise verbal so we need to not react like they did by being contentious because it can escalate to worse things like physical violence. Jesus taught us to love our enemies and those who persecute us."  (Dad)

Alma 1:12-19 (3/7/17)

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

Alma 1:12-19

What we learned...

"Because the people were not allowed to lie the people said that the priestcrafts were what they believed in." (Kenyon)

"Even though Nehor was killed the people didn't give up priestcraft but kept on going with them." (Shaylee)

"They carried Nehor up on a hill and killed him." (Rian)

"The people kept practicing priestcrafts because of their love of worldly things." (Brandon)

"Those outside began to persecute members of the church of God." (Maycee & Dad)

"If you kill someone you die." (Jaron)

"This is the first time priestcrafts were introduced to the people." (Mom)

Alma 1:5-11 (3/6/17)

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

Alma 1:5-11

What we learned...

"Why Nehor killed Gideon is because when Gideon told Nehor what he was doing was wrong Nehor knew it was true so he killed him because the guilty taketh the truth to be hard." (Shaylee)

"Nehor killed Gideon when he tried to correct his wrong doings." (Brandon)

"Nehor taught the people and many believed in his words and started supporting him with money, and he bought himself costly apparel." (Maycee & Mom)

"After Nehor killed Gideon he was brought before Alma to be judged." (Kenyon)

"Nehor pled with boldness before Alma." (Jaron)

"The people supported Nehor because he flattered them by appealing to the natural man telling them that they could do whatever they wanted, and that they would all be saved."  (Dad)

Mosiah 29:44-47, Alma 1:1-4 (3/5/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron, Maycee & Elias
Hymn:  Teach Me to Walk in the Light
Prayer:  Brandon

Mosiah 29:44-47, Alma 1:1-4

What we learned...

"They followed King Mosiah's laws even after he died. They realized that they were good." (Elias)

"The man was preaching that priests should become popular, and that they shouldn't have to work." (Kenyon)

"This man was preaching that everybody was going to have eternal life and that there was no hell." (Shaylee)

"The people agreed to the laws that King Mosiah established so they were obligated to keep them." (Brandon)

"It was 509 years since they left Jerusalem." (Maycee)

"Bearing down means you're criticizing." (Jaron)

"Alma Sr. and Mosiah both died and started the reign of the judges." (Mom)

"Alma the younger who used to be rebellious and fought against the church and the laws of society is now the chief judge and leader of the church, which is an extreme change from one side to the other. This shows the power of the Lord to change people if they repent and turn to him."  (Dad)

Mosiah 29:39-43 (03/03/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  A Child's Prayer
Prayer:  Shaylee

Mosiah 29:39-43

What we learned...

"Alma was appointed as the chief judge, and he made righteous judgements in the ways of the Lord." (Kenyon)

"Alma was appointed chief judge and also high priest." (Shaylee)

"The people voted on who were going to be their judges." (Maycee)

"Mosiah was a good king, and they esteemed him above everyone." (Jaron)

"The people loved King Mosiah because he was not a tyrant who sought for money and power and wars but he was righteous, fair, and established peace among the people."  (Dad)

Mosiah 29:33-38 (3/2/17)

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

Mosiah 29:33-38

What we learned...

"If there was no king then the people could not blame their sins on him." (Kenyon)

"The people gave up their desires for a king." (Shaylee)

"Mosiah told the people that being was very troublesome and was a burden and that it would be better if every person bared part of the burden." (Maycee & Dad)

"Almost everyone wanted a king but the prophet and a few people didn't want a king and convinced the people to not have a king." (Jaron)

Mosiah 29:26-32 (3/1/17)

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

Mosiah 29:26-32

What we learned...

"If the higher judges became wicked then a group of lower judges could kick out the wicked higher judge." (Kenyon)

"Parents are responsible for teaching the children. If the children go off in wickedness and they didn't teach them then they will be accountable for their sins. But if they did teach them and they become wicked then they are not accountable for their sins." (Shaylee)

"Just like with parenting kings are responsible for their people if they become wicked if they didn't do anything to teach them not to be wicked." (Brandon)

"Laws should be made by the voice of the people because usually it's the lesser part of the people that become wicked." (Maycee & Mom)

"If you're going to have judges instead of kings, you need to have more than one in case the one becomes wicked and not doing his job." (Jaron)

"When the voice of the people, or the majority, choose wickedness then the judgements of God will be poured out upon the people."  (Dad)