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Mosiah 25:1-13
Mosiah 25:14-24
Mosiah 26:1-29
Mosiah 26:30-39
Doctrinal Mastery Bonus
100
What did King Mosiah cause to be done for all the people who were now gathered in Zarahemla (vs.5-6) - including Limhi's and Alma's people?
He read the records of Zeniff and Alma to the people.
100
After Mosiah spoke and read to the people, then he invited Alma to teach them. Summarize what happened next in Mosiah 25:17-18.
King Limhi and his people requested baptism. Alma baptized them and began organizing the Church throughout the land.
100
In Mosiah 26:1–2, what was the choice that many of the rising generation (the young Nephites) made?
They chose not to believe the traditions of their parents, including the resurrection of the dead and the coming of Christ.
100
In Mosiah 26:30, what is the principle about repentance and forgiveness?
As often as we repent, the Lord will forgive us.
100
According to 2 Nephi 28:30, how do most people receive answers to their questions and prayers?
Line upon line, precept upon precept.
200
After King Mosiah read the records of Zeniff and Alma, why did the people feel exceedingly great joy? Why did they feel sorrow?
Joy for: - the way God delivered them out of bondage (vs. 8) - the goodness and power of God (vs. 10) Sorrow for - their brethren who had been slain by the Lamanites (vs. 9) - welfare of Lamanite souls (vs. 11)
200
In Mosiah 25:19–22, how was the Church organized and governed among the Nephites in Alma’s day?
Vs 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."
200
According to Mosiah 26:3-4, 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."
200
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.
200
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
300
To what sources can we turn to learn of others’ experiences with the goodness of God?
Possible Answers: the scriptures, General Conference addresses, Church magazines, biographies of Church leaders and others, family histories
300
According to Mosiah 25:22, what truths did the priests and teachers of the Church emphasize in Mosiah’s day? Why do you think they emphasized these truths?
Repentance and Faith in God Faith and Repentance are the first steps in following Jesus Christ.
300
In vs 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) According to vs 13, how did Alma feel about this responsibility? And in vs 14-19, what words or phrases might have brought comfort to Alma?
vs 13 - Alma felt troubled and "feared that he should do wrong in the sight of God." vs 14-19 - Anything with "blessed because.." Alma may have felt that the Lord trusted him to continue doing the right thing
300
According to 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 - 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.
300
According to Mosiah 3:19, if you put off the natural man you will choose to do what?
Turn away from sin and align with God's will.
400
Share an example of how reading or hearing about someone else's account of God in their life has inspired you or made you feel joy or happiness.
In order to get these points the team must come up with one example.
400
In vs 23-24, the Lord poured His Spirit upon the members of the church. 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.
400
In Mosiah 26:20–28, Alma learns that the Lord sets the conditions for church membership- listen to His voice, repent and be baptized. What blessings have you experienced by being a member of Christ's church?
Team can receive points if they give one example.
400
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. “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).
400
According to 2 Nephi 26:33, who does God invite to come to Him?
All people- black and white, bond and free, male and female, Jew and Gentile. All are alike unto God.
500
In vs 7-11, What principle can we learn about how we can benefit from studying 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?)
500
In Mosiah 25:19–22 What can we learn about why the Lord organizes His Church 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?)
500
What principle can we learn from vs 21,22, and 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")
500
Mosiah 26:33–36 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, what exactly did he do?
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?)
500
According to 2 Nephi 2:22-25, what needed to happen for man to follow God's plan and have joy?
Adam (and Eve) had to fall.