Day 35: Alma 9-10

Welcome to Day 35...

         
Alma preached to the wicked people of Ammonihah  and commanded them to repent or that God would "utterly destroy them from off the face of the earth in His fierce anger." When he pointed out that the Lamanites were better than they were, they wanted to throw him in prison. Amulek, an admired local, stepped forward and defended him, then lawyers like Zeezrom jumped in and things really got hoppin'! 

Both Alma and Amulek only spoke out MORE BOLDLY when reviled by the people. Such incredible examples of courage in the line of fire!

When we choose wickedness, the Spirit leaves us and we get "dumber." The people of Ammonihah "understood not" and "knew not that God could do such miracles."

Today's reading inspires repentance, wisdom and courage to share the gospel! 

Opening Song: "Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?" ( Alma 9:28)

• Begin Study Session With Prayer

• Scripture Study: Alma 9-10 (listen)

• Study Guide: (here)

• Video Discussions on the Book of Mormon Alma 8-12

• Video: President Thomas S. Monson (Alma 9:28)

"Therefore, prepare ye the way of the Lord, for the time is at hand that all men shall reap a reward of their works, according to that which they have been—if they have been righteous they shallreap the salvation of their souls, according to the power and deliverance of Jesus Christ; and if they have been evil they shall reap the damnation of their souls, according to the power and captivation of the devil." Alma 9:28 

                     

"Behold, now I say unto you that he commandeth you to repent; and except ye repent, ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God. But behold, this is not all---he has commanded you to repent, or he will utterly destroy you from off the face of the earth; yea, he will visit you in his anger; and in his fierce anger he will not turn away." Alma 9:12

                     

“There is only one way to rid ourselves of this suffering. It is by means of sincere repentance. I learned that if I could present unto the Lord a broken heart and contrite spirit, feeling a godly sorrow for my sins, humbling myself, being repentant of my faults, He, through His miraculous atoning sacrifice, could erase those sins and remember them no more.” --Claudio D. Zivic “After All We Can Do,” Ensign, Nov 2007, 98.

• Record thoughts and impressions in your journal

• Close study session with prayer