Mosiah 25:15-28, 26:1-3 (2/12/17)

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

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 25:15-25, 26:1-3

What we learned...

"The younger generation of the Nephites were losing their testimonies and falling away from the church because they hardened their hearts and would not believe." (Kenyon)

"The Nephites' children didn't believe that there would be a resurrection or believe in Christ's coming. Therefore they hardened their hearts." (Shaylee)

"Having faith and repentance leads to baptism." (Brandon)

"King Limhi and his people wanted to be baptized." (Maycee)

"There were so many in the land of Zarahemla that there were seven wards." (Jaron)

"When they were in their different churches Alma called different priests and teachers for the different bodies of the church." (Mom)

"When the church grows it splits into smaller units or wards because we learn, serve and grow better in smaller groups than large ones."  (Dad)

Mosiah 25:1-14 (2/11/17)

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

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 25:1-14

What we learned...

"Mosiah read the records of Alma and Zeniff." (Kenyon)

"Some of the daughters of the Lamanites and some of their children joined the people of Zarahemla and were considered Nephites." (Shaylee)

"The Nephites felt bad for the Lamanites because of their fallen state." (Brandon)

"Mosiah gathered everyone together so he could speak to them." (Maycee & Mom)

"Amulon was the leader of chief of the priests of King Noah." (Jaron)

"The Nephites sorrowed for their brethren who were killed by the Lamanites but were not angry and hateful towards the Lamanites but felt sorrow for them as well because of their wicked state, which would prevent them from being saved if they did not repent."  (Dad)

Mosiah 24:18-25 (2/10/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron, Maycee & Rian
Hymn:  I Am a Child of God
Prayer:  Mom

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 24:18-25

What we learned...

"The people of Alma got out of bondage by escaping when the Lamanites were asleep." (Kenyon)

"The Lord warned the people of Alma when the settled in a valley that the Lamanites were coming after them." (Shaylee)

"Alma's people thanked God." (Brandon)

"All of Alma's people, including the children, pray to give thanks to God for easing their burdens and delivering them out of bondage." (Maycee & Dad)

"Alma and his people named the valley they stayed in Alma." (Jaron)

"The men, women, and children were all grateful to the Lord for delivering them from out of the Lamanites." (Mom)

"Alma's people were like the one leper out of ten who returned to the Lord after being healed to give thanks to the Lord. Giving thanks to God for our blessings is a simple and important thing and a sign of having a grateful heart."  (Dad)

Mosiah 24:11-17 (2/9/17)

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

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 24:11-17

What we learned...

"While the Nephites were in bondage they were prohibited from praying to the Lord." (Kenyon)

"The Lord told Alma that it was the time that He would deliver them out of bondage." (Shaylee)

"Alma's people were patience and cheerful while they were in bondage because the knew the Lord was looking after them." (Brandon)

"Alma's people were happy during their trials." (Maycee & Mom)

"Alma and his people did not raise their voices to the Lord, but they poured their hearts out to Him." (Jaron)

"The Lord answered the prayers of Alma's people not by immediately taking away their afflictions and releasing them from bondage but instead giving them extra strength in bearing their burdens so that they were light. The same usually applies to us - the Lord will not immediate take away our problems or maybe not at all but will help us deal with them better if we turn to Him."  (Dad)

Mosiah 23:36-39, 24:1-10 (2/8/17)

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

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 23:36-39, 24:1-10

What we learned...

"Amulon and his priests became teachers over the Lamanites and acted as dictators over the people of Alma." (Kenyon)

"The Lamanites were giving the people of Alma many afflictions." (Shaylee)

"The Lamanites promised Alma if they led them to the land of Nephi they'd let them free but they lied." (Brandon)

"Amulon took over the people of Alma." (Jaron)

"Amulon taught the Lamanites the language of the Nephites and also how to keep records." (Mom)

"Amulon knew Alma well since they were both priests of King Noah. Amulon hated Alma for repenting and turning against them so he persecuted the people of Alma and taught their children to hate and persecute the children of the people of Alma. So we see that hatred and bigotry is something taught and passed down from one generation to another. Children aren't born hating other people. We need to ensure we don't pass along hatred and bigotry towards anyone to others, especially our children. As disciples of Jesus Christ we need to live the second greatest commandment by loving others as ourselves, even those who hate and persecute us, just as the Savior did. It's not easy but it will help to transform us to become more like Christ as we do so."  (Dad)

Mosiah 23:29-35 (2/6/17)

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

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 23:29-35

What we learned...

"The priests of King Noah sent their wives, who were the daughters of the Lamanites, to beg for their lives." (Kenyon)

"The Lamanites found King Noah's priests who kidnapped their daughters who had married the priests." (Shaylee)

"The priests joined the Lamanites and found Alma's people." (Brandon)

"They name the land of Amulon after the leader of King Noah's priests' name." (Maycee)

"King Noah's priests joined the Lamanites." (Jaron)

"The Lamanites had compassion upon the priests because of their daughters." (Mom)

"The Lord answered the people of Alma's prayers by softening the hearts of the Lamanites to spare their lives."  (Dad)

Mosiah 23:15-28 (2/5/17)

Scripture study participants:  Dad, Mom, Brandon, Kenyon, Shaylee, Jaron & Maycee
Hymn:  I Am a Child of God
Prayer:  Jaron

CLICK TO READ Mosiah 23:15-28

What we learned...

"The Lord chastises people to test their patience and their faith." (Kenyon)

"The people of Alma prayed unto the Lord to soften the hearts of the Lamanites." (Shaylee)

"You need to trust in the Lord throughout any trials in order to be lifted up at the last day." (Brandon)

"Alma told them to not be afraid and to prayed to the Lord." (Maycee)

"The Lamanites found the people of Ammon trying to kill them." (Jaron)

"Alma taught them that they need to love their neighbor as their self." (Mom)

"Those who preach and teach the gospel need to be called by someone who has the Priesthood authority and be consecrated or set apart to do so. The church today follows the same practice when calling people to teach whether it be missionaries or a primary teacher. This is how the Lord runs His kingdom to ensure that people are being taught correctly."  (Dad)