Mosiah 25:1-13
In verses 25:1-13 what did King Mosiah do for all the people now gathered in Zarahemla - including Limhi's and Alma's people?
He read the records of Zeniff and Alma to the people.
Summarize what happened in Mosiah 25:14-18.
After Mosiah spoke and read to the people, he invited Alma to teach them. Then King Limhi and his people requested baptism. Alma baptized them and began organizing the Church throughout the land.
In Mosiah 26:1–2 - what was the choice many young Nephites made?
They chose not to believe the traditions of their parents, including the resurrection of the dead and the coming of Christ.
In Mosiah 26:30 look for a principle about repentance and forgiveness. What is the principle?
As often as we repent the Lord will forgive us. (The repentance feeling must come with Godly sorrow!)
According to 2 Nephi 28:30, you can receive answers to your prayers _____ ____ ____ , _____ _____ _____.
line upon line, precept upon precept.
After King Mosiah read the records of Zeniff and Alma how did the people feel happy? How did they feel sorrow?
Happy for: the way God delivered them out of bondage, the goodness and power of God
Sorrow for: brethren slain by Lamanites, welfare of Lamanite souls
In Mosiah 25:19–22, how was the Church organized and governed among the Nephites in Alma’s day.
Verse 21: "they did assemble themselves together in different bodies, being called churches; every church having their priests and their teachers, and every priest preaching the word according as it was delivered to him by the mouth of Alma."
What were the results of the rising generation's unbelief?
They "could not understand the word of God; and their hearts were hardened," "would not be baptized; neither would they join the church. And they were a separate people as to their faith, and remained so ever after, even in their carnal and sinful state; for they would not call upon the Lord their God."
In Mosiah 26:31 look for a principle about repentance and forgiveness that is also a warning. What is it?
If we choose not to forgive others, then we bring ourselves under condemnation.
According to 2 Nephi 32:3 and 2 Nephi 32:8–9, our sincere desire to seek truth will lead us to do what?
Pray and study God's word
To what sources can we turn to learn of others’ experiences with the goodness of God?
Possible Answers (other answers could apply): the scriptures, general conference addresses, Church magazines, biographies of Church leaders and others, and family histories.
According to Mosiah 25:22, what truths did the priests and teachers of the Church emphasize in Mosiah’s day? Why did they emphasize these truths?
Repentance and Faith in God People need humility of repentance to hear or feel God. They need faith to even want to be able to repent. (Answer from group may vary - Seminary Teacher is judge!)
According to verse 6: “It became expedient that those who committed sin, that were in the church, should be admonished by the church” Those who had sinned were brought before Alma, after he asked the king what to do. Verse 13: How did Alma feel about this responsibility? Verses 14-19 What words or phrases might have brought comfort to Alma? Why?
Verse 13 - Troubled and "feared that he should do wrong in the sight of God." Verses 14-19 - Anything with "blessed because..." probably helped him feel at ease that he was doing the right thing.
Mosiah 26:32 What did the Lord tell Alma to do with transgressors who chose not to repent of their sins. What is the "modern" word for this in the church today?
If we choose not to repent of our sins, then we will not be numbered among the Lord’s people.
Modern word: Excommunication - Explain that not being numbered among the Lord’s people, referred to today as excommunication, is the most serious possible outcome of Church discipline. Church leaders carefully consider many factors before excommunication or any other form of Church discipline takes place. In addition to considering how serious the transgression is, Church leaders consider the various purposes for Church discipline: to help a person repent, to protect those who would be negatively affected by a person’s actions or the spreading of that person’s beliefs, and to protect the integrity of the Church’s teachings.
According to Mosiah 3:19, if you put off the natural man you will choose to do what?
Turn from sin and align with God's will.
Share an example of how reading or hearing about someone else's account of God in their lives inspired you, made you feel joy or happiness.
In order to get these points the team must come up with one example.
In verses 23-24 the members had the blessing of God pouring out His Spirit upon them. What blessings have you received by being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and having the Spirit of the Lord with you?
Team can receive points if they give one example.
In Mosiah 26:20–28 explain what Alma learned about what is needed from people to be members of Christ's church? What will be given to them if they do this? (verse 22)
Wayward people need to repent and they can be forgiven. Alma learned that in the Lord’s Church, the Lord sets the conditions for who shall be received into Church membership. Alma also learned that because the Savior suffered for the sins of all people, the Savior sets the terms on which we may receive forgiveness for our sins.
How do you think excommunication, or any other form of Church discipline, could help a person?
To get points team must come up with an appropriate answer. Seminary teacher is judge!
“Church discipline is an inspired process that takes place over a period of time. Through this process and through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, a member can receive forgiveness of sins, regain peace of mind, and gain strength to avoid transgression in the future. Church disciplinary action is not intended to be the end of the process. It is designed to help Heavenly Father’s children continue in their efforts to return to full fellowship and the full blessings of the Church. The desired result is that the person make whatever changes are necessary to repent completely” (“Church Disciplinary Councils,” True to the Faith: A Gospel Reference [2004], 38).
According to 2 Nephi 26:33, what does God consider the souls of all people?
All are alike unto God.
What principle can we learn from verses 7–11 about how we can benefit from learning about God’s dealings with other people?
By studying the records of God’s dealings with others, we can feel joy and gratitude for the goodness of God. (Bonus 50 points: In verse 12-13 - what name did the people unite under?)
The name of Nephi
In Mosiah 25:19–22 What can we learn from these verses about why the Lord organizes His Church this way? Why does he organize us into smaller wards and branches?
The Lord organizes His Church so that all members may be taught and receive His word. (Bonus 50 points: How many "churches" (wards) were set up in Zarahemla at this time?)
Seven churches
Mosiah 26:29–32 contains multiple principles that help us understand what we must do to receive forgiveness for our sins. What principle can we learn from verse 29 about what we must do to be forgiven of our sins?
If we confess our sins and repent in the sincerity of our hearts, then we will be forgiven. (Bonus 50 points: What does the Lord call us if we "hear his voice"?)
His sheep
Mosiah 26:33–39 recounts how Alma followed the Lord’s instructions, judged the Church members who had sinned, and brought order to the Church. Explain in your own words the results of this?
Those who confessed and repented received forgiveness and stayed on the records of the church. Those who did not confess or repent, their names were blotted out and not numbered among the people of the church. (Bonus 50 points: What did Alma do when he got his answer from the Lord about how to handle transgressors?)
He wrote it down so that he could have a reference to study when judging the people.
According to 2 Nephi 2:22-25, what needed to happen for man to follow God's plan?
Adam (and Eve) had to fall.