Anti-Nephi-Lehies
What are the Anti-Nephi Lehies famous for?
Burying their weapons of war, or refusing to fight/kill their enemies.
Define repentance.
It is a change of mind and heart that gives us a fresh view about God, about ourselves, and about the world. It includes turning away from sin and turning to God for forgiveness. As we repent and rely on His saving grace, we will be cleansed from sin.
What is the difference between having a testimony and being converted?
"Knowing the gospel is true is the essence of a testimony. Consistently being true to the gospel is the essence of conversion."
- Elder Bednar
Why did they call themselves Anti-Nephi-Lehies
Because they used to be Lamanites and didn't want to be associated with them anymore.
What does being "converted unto the Lord" have to do with Repentance?
Repenting allows us to become more converted to the Lord. And the more converted we are, the more we want to "repent" in order to become more like God.
Name one conversion story from the Book of Mormon.
So many! Anti-Nephi-Lehies, Alma the younger, King Benjamin's people, etc.
Who taught the Anti-Nephi-Lehies and converted them?
Bonus points if you know all of their names!
Ammon and the sons of Mosiah
Ammon, Aaron, Omner, Himni.
Name some of the blessings that come from repenting.
Who said, "Repentance is conversion! A repentant soul is a converted soul, and a converted soul is a repentant soul"?
President Nelson! General Conference in 2007.
What happened in the end to the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi?
They kept getting killed or having to run so Ammon prayed to Heavenly Father and he told them to join the Nephites. The Nephites gave them the land of Jershon, and they became known as the people of Ammon. None of them ever killed again. The Nephites protected them and the people of Ammon helped the Nephites by giving them resources.
What is a sure sign we have been forgiven?
If we regularly feel the Spirit in our lives.
What did Sheri Dew say about how close we are to reaching the Celestial Kingdom?