Intention
How had Ammoron and his people taken the cities of the Nephites?
Alma 52:4
By the shedding of blood.
What was the cause of the Nephites dangerous circumstances?
Alma 53:8-9
Iniquity and dissensions and intrigue among themselves.
Intrigue is to make secret plans to do something forbidden by law or detrimental to someone.
What was Moroni's strategy to get the Lamanites out of their strongholds?
Alma 52:22-31
Teancum and his men acted as a decoy to get the Lamanites out of the city of Mulek.
Part of the Nephite army took possession of Mulek.
Small armies of the Nephites surrounded the Lamanites on all sides.
How did the people of Ammon defend their liberty without breaking their covenant to never shed blood?
Alma 53:16
Their young sons had not entered into that covenant and were able to fight to defend their liberty.
Alma 34:9-10
There must be an Atonement made
What was the difference between the Lamanite prisoners and the Nephite prisoners?
Alma 54:3
The Lamanites took women and children as prisoners.
The Nephites had no women or children as prisoners.
What is it that delighted Moroni?
Alma 55:19
Saving his people from destruction.
How did the Nephites begin to be victorious again after having lost many of their cities to the Lamanites?
Alma 55:31
The Nephites WERE NOT SLOW to remember their God in their time of affliction.
What were the characteristics of the people of Ammon's sons?
Alma 53:20-21
Young, valiant, courageous, strong, active, true at all times, sober, kept the commandments of God, walked uprightly before God.
Jesus Christ invites us to become perfect
3 Nephi 12:48
What does Moroni testify will happen to Ammoron?
Alma 54:9
Unless Ammoron stops waging war on the Nephites, the wrath of God will be upon Ammoron to his utter destruction.
What happened when the Lamanites found out that Amalickiah was dead and Teancum was prepared?
Alma 52:1-2
The Lamanites were frightened and abandoned their design to attack the Nephites.
Where are our modern day strongholds?
Ourselves
Family
Churches
Temples
Why is it important to not participate in entertainment that glorifies murder or bloodshed?
For the Strength of Youth pg. 11
"Choose wisely when using media, because whatever you read, listen to, or look at has an effect on you. Select only media that uplifts you."
3 Nephi 18:15,20-21
Watch and pray always in the name of Jesus Christ
What was the difference in the motives of the Lamanites and the Nephites?
Alma 54:13
The Lamanites motive was to murder.
The Nephites motive was to defend themselves.
What did Teancum do when he saw the great numbers of the Lamanite armies?
Alma 52:5-7
Teancum did not attack the Lamanite forts.
He stayed with his men and made preparations until Moroni sent more men to strengthen his army.
What mistake did the Lamanites make about the city Ammonihah?
Alma 49:3
The Lamanites supposed that Ammonihah was an easy prey because they had already once destroyed it.
What does the First Presidency promise in their message to the youth in For the Strength of Youth?
"We promise that as you keep the covenants you have made and these standards, you will be blessed with the companionship of the Holy Ghost, your faith and testimony will grow stronger, and you will enjoy increasing happiness."
Sanctification means to be cleansed from sin.
Be baptized and sanctified by receiving the Holy Ghost
3 Nephi 27:20
Daily Double: What experiences have you had as you have participated in the work of saving others?
Family History
Vicarious Temple Ordinances
Missionary Work
Service
What principle can we learn from Teancum's recognition of and response to the dangers in Mulek?
Alma 52:17
If we recognize and avoid circumstances in which the adversary may have an advantage over us, we can remain spiritually safe.
What was Moroni's strategy to protect Ammonihah?
Why was it effective?
Alma 49:4,20
The enemy could only gain access through one point of entry.
This entry was protected by their strongest men and weapons.
They could see and overcome all enemies who tried to enter.
What does the First Presidency teach us about the decisions we make now in their message to the youth in For the Strength of Youth?
"Our Father in Heaven has placed great trust in you. He has a work for you to do. Seek His guidance in prayer, and counsel with your parents and leaders. The decisions you make now will set the course for much of what will follow during your mortal life and throughout eternity."
Daily Double: What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
Alma 34:9-10
There must be an Atonement made
Jesus' suffering in Gethsemane.
Jesus' crucifixion.
Jesus' resurrection from the tomb.