Verses 1-9
Who were other unbelievers?
The sons of Mosiah
What came to stop Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah?
Why was Alma the Elder glad when his son was carried back helpless?
He knew God had answered his prayers of bringing "knowledge of the truth" to his son.
TRUE or FALSE: Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah repented.
True!
How was Alma the Younger immediately effected by the angel's visit?
He was "struck dumb, that he could not open his mouth; yes, and he became weak, even that he could not move his hands." (v.19).
What were 2 things Alma the Younger was described as?
Wicked, idolatrous, "man of many words" (flattery, v.8)
What was the angel compared to?
"Descended as it were in a cloud" and "spake as it were with a voice of thunder, which caused the earth to shake" (v.11).
How long did the people fast for Alma the Younger before he recovered?
"two days and two nights" (v.23)
What was one way Alma and the sons of Mosiah repented?
Travelling the land to confess their sins, fix the ways they had injured the church, and share what they had seen, prophesies and scriptures.
What were the names of the 4 sons of Mosiah?
Ammon, Aaron, Omner, Himni (v.34).
What was one thing Alma the Younger did to draw people away?
Flattery, stealing the hearts of the people, causing dissension, "giving a chance for the enemy of God to exercise his power over them" (v.9).
What caused the angel to come?
The prayers of Alma's father and God's people.
What were 3 things Alma the Elder prayed and fasted for while Alma the Younger was unwell?
1. Open Alma's Y mouth that he might speak
2. Give Alma Y's limbs strength
3.Open the eyes of the people to "see and know of the goodness and glory of God" (v.22).
Fill in the blanks: "They did impart much consolation to the church, confirming their _____, and exhorting them with _____________ and much travail to keep the ____________ of God."
a. faith
b. long-suffering
c. commandments (v.33)
Fill the blanks: "And there was a strict _______ throughout all the churches that there should be no ____________ among them, that there should be an ________ among all men."
a. command
b. persecutions
c. equality (v.3)
Why was what Alma the Younger wrong in what he did?
E.g. He brought people away from Heavenly Father. He led people away through deceit (lying), and encouraging pride and selfishness in a community that had found peace from those things.
What did the angel command Alma to do?
"Go thy way, and seek to destroy the church no more."
What did Alma the Younger mean to be born again (v.25-26)? How does this connect to his own story?
"Changed from their carnal and fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God", becoming able to inherit the kingdom of God.
He was asleep for 2 days and nights, then when he woke he was a changed person, choosing to let go of the selfishness and wickedness he had lived by before.
What was one thing Alma prophesied?
Jesus will come and "make himself manifest unto all", "every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess before him", and His judgement at the last day.
What can verse 14 tell us about prayer?
"The prayers of (God's) servants are answered according to their faith."
How can we avoid being led away from out beliefs like Alma the Younger did to others?
E.g. Building a firm foundation in the gospel and having a relationship with Heavenly Father through personal prayer and attending church.
What phrases from the angel's message were the most influential to you? Why? (v.13-16)
It is a demonstration of God's power which they could not deny because it was a physical shaking of the ground. It's great imagery of his strength if one of his angels could do that just from speaking!
Why do YOU think Heavenly Father chose to give Alma the Younger a second chance rather than just punishing him?
E.g. He has blessed him and us with the ability to repent from our mistakes and right the the mistakes we have made.
Heavenly Father wants us to grow and improve. If we are willing to try to become better, He will help us.
What can we learn from verses 29-30?
- Alma was able to be converted and change himself.
- Through God he was "pained no more".
How can we be like Alma the Younger?
Choosing to fix our mistakes and trust in Heavenly Father rather than rebelling against Him!