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August 12-18: Alma 43-52

Mykal Urbina

Stand Fast in the Faith of Christ

Discussion Questions:

  1. The chapters that we study this week in Come, Follow Me are filled with tales of battles, friction and fighting, yet Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6; 2 Nephi 19:6). How can study of these stories of contention and aggression guide us in how to follow Jesus?

  2. There are very few stories specifically highlighting women in the Book of Mormon. One of the few stories is of Morianton's maid servant told in Alma 50:30-31. Why do you think this story was included?

  3. Moroni, Teancum and "many of the chief captains" held a "council of war" to design and execute a successful strategy to defeat the Lamanites (Alma 52:19). What councils do we have in our Church and what is their purpose? In what way does your family or study group function as a council? How could your council be more effective in its function toward its purpose? How could your council better benefit from the strengths of its members?

Questions for Youth & Children:

  1. Alma and his sons preached the gospel as missionaries, called of God and ordained with priesthood authority (Alma 43:1-2). They preached "the word, and the truth, according to the spirit of prophecy and revelation" (Alma 43:2). How can these two verses give you confidence in answering questions from others about the gospel?

  2. One way that Moroni prepared and protected his army was in the way they were dressed for battle (Alma 43: 17-21). What do you choose to wear to protect your body and your spirit? (See: For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices, "Your body is sacred" (booklet, 2022),

  3. Art project: Rachel Cardenas Stallings Thomander's textile celebrates her mother. Design a flag that celebrates your family or study group. Discuss what features of your family/study group you wish to have displayed on the flag. Notice how the different talents of the individuals compliment each other and make your flag more interesting. The title of liberty was designed to unify and give direction to the people. In what way might your flag inspire and unify your family or study group?