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Confronting Korihor Can you imagine doing what Alma did? In this week’s lesson, he calls someone possessed and led by the devil, then curses them by taking away their voice. These don’t seem like strategies we can emulate when confronting false prophets today. It may...

Alma, an ancient prophet, felt very strong feelings of concern for his fellowmen when he said, “Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Alma 17–22 Meet Abish: A Hidden Hero of Faith In a powerful story of quiet strength and decisive action, Abish, a Lamanite woman, secretly believed in the Lord for many years after a remarkable vision of her father. When she saw...

In the Book of Mormon, we read about Zeezrom, who was way beyond doubting—in fact, he “was a man who was expert in the devices of the devil” (Alma 11:21). It’s safe to say that he didn’t believe in Jesus as our Savior—he didn’t believe in God, period. His only goal...

📜 In Alma 9, we read about the prophet Alma calling the people to repentance. Their reaction? Anger and resistance. But despite their hostility, Alma stood firm and undeterred. He boldly reminded them that those who sin after receiving light are in a worse...

We all know that President Russel M. Nelson was a renowned heart surgeon before his call to be an apostle. Although he has given many talks that refer to the heart and having a “change of heart” (like we learn about in this week’s Come Follow Me in Alma 5:26), it...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Mosiah 29-Alma 4 In a world filled with diverse voices and beliefs, as followers of Christ we have the opportunity to share testimonies to help others find Him. Just as Alma called upon the “voice of the people” in his day, today,...

How fast can a generation lose their faith? King Benjamin had taught the people and their parents had brought their children to “General Conference” to hear a prophet of God. Everything seemed to be going well for the church. But as they grew up, the children in the...

Life’s trials were never meant for solitary navigation. In a covenant belonging, Elder Gerrit Gong explains that we discover the strength of community, echoing the joyous welcome Mosiah extended to those who gathered to his land and people. Central to a covenant...

The life of Abinadi was one of courage and character, as shown by his willingness to offer his life rather than to deny the truth. Not all acts of courage bring spectacular or immediate results, and yet all of them do bring peace of mind and a knowledge that right and...

We were never meant to navigate life’s challenges alone. The “strength of the Lord” is accessible to everyone. This week’s lesson highlights that regardless of our circumstances, we can repent and “turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart,” trusting in His promise...

King Benjamin was incredible. Perhaps different than many leaders today, he was full of humility, goodness, and strength. He taught his people to love, trust, and serve Jesus Christ. He inspired them to want to come to know and trust Jesus in the same way he did. He...