Mosiah 25:1-13
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 must come with Godly sorrow, and it wont be easy or painless!)
After King Mosiah read the records of Zeniff and Alma, in what ways did the people feel happy? Why did they feel sorrow?
Happy for: - the way God delivered their brethren out of bondage - the IMMEDIATE goodness and power of God.
Sorrow for - brethren slain by Lamanites - welfare of Lamanite souls.
What were the results of the rising generations 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."
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 and 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 v. 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) v 13: How did Alma feel about this responsibility? v 14-19 What words or phrases might have brought comfort to Alma? Why?
vrs 13 - Troubled and "feared that he should do wrong in the sight of God." vrs 14-19 - Anything with "blessed because.." Probably helped him feel at ease that he was doing the right thing.
According to Mosiah 26:6 and 32, why does the church make efforts to correct and even make disciplinary actions towards members who are sinning or not repentant?
If we choose not to repent of our sins, then we will not be numbered among the Lord’s people. 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?
Become a Saint, become as a child: submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lords sees fit to inflict upon you.
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 verse 23-24 the new members that joined the church had the blessing of God pouring our 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.
Read Mosiah 26:24. It says that if we know Christ we will come forth and have a place with Jesus. Name one way that you have come to "Know" Christ this year, and name what it is you know about him specifically.
Team must come up with one way they have come to know the Savior, and one attribute or characteristic of Christ
in what ways might Church disciplinary actions actually help a person? Or, in other words, why does the church even care if you sin?
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).
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?)
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?)
According to 2 Nephi 2:22-25 what needed to happen for man to follow God's plan to become like Him one day?
Adam (and Eve) had to fall.