His son alma the younger and the sons of mosiah persecute the followers of christ. We can learn everything we need to know from their lives and their stories. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Heres a behindthescenes look at the filming of the book of. The story of alma the younger is one of my most favorite scripture stories. Here is the release learn about resources from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and from members around the world. Almas conversion story almas words to his son helaman. Alma loved his people and felt very sad about the wicked things that they were doing.
This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. The book of mormon story of king noah, abinadi, and alma is playing out in real time today yet most mormons are supporting king noah today without realizing it. Third, the book of mormon abounds in textual errors, factual errors, and outright plagiarisms from other works. Whenever i have read the story of abinadi, alma s part has been rather small in my mind, up until the end when he somewhat unexpectedly defends abinadi. Mar 27, 2020 this weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. New trailer for season 3 of the book of mormon videos. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 53,205 views. For information about what the book of mormon is please click below. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 620,8 views. The next episodes of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are now being published. Nineteen papers on a variety of topics related to the largest book in the book of mormon, alma, make up this volume. These topics include the relevance of the book of alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of alma the younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by alma s counsel to his son corianton, and an enlightening look at the antichrist korihor. For information about what the book of mormon is please click. One of the book of mormon s greatest figures, he is sometimes referred to as alma the elder as seen on the website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to avoid confusion with his son, also named alma, who is often called alma the younger. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Nov 02, 2012 so many scripture heroes are found within the pages of the book of mormon. Hagoth and the polynesians religious studies center.
Samuel the lamanite preaches of the birth of jesus christ and the sign of his coming but wicked nephites drive samuel from their city. Alma the younger was the son of the convert alma king noahs priest, and he rebelled against his fathers christian teachings and sought to destroy the church with king mosiahs four sons. This has changed my understanding of the savior and his love for all people the savior is involved in every story, petrie said. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. Cast and crew share insights about the production, its purpose, and what it means to them. As francis kirkham, an lds missionary to the maori in the 1890s remembered, we would go to them, hold up a copy of the book of mormon and tell them that we had a book that told the history of their ancestors barber 1215. If youre anything like me, even though you know how the book of mormon stories turn out, you probably felt a little bit like season 2 of the book of mormon videos ended with a cliffhanger as you wondered which beloved scripture stories were going to be turned into film next. Oct 15, 2018 the book of mormon story of alma the younger comprising from chapter 27 of the book of mosiah. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of the volume. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction at the. There are many similarities in both plot and in language between the alma the youngers conversion story and the story of saul of tarsus in the. Alma called many people together to see what the lord had done for his son and for the sons of mosiah. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. The book of mormon story of king noah, abinadi, and alma.
Alma and amulek find success among the poor zoramites. Alma then chose other men to help him teach the nephites. The book of mormon story of alma the younger comprising from chapter 27 of the book of mosiah. Alma the younger repents, book of mormon stories 1997, 4952 king mosiah made alma the leader of the church in zarahemla. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Certainly all sexual transgressions are serious matters, but reading alma 39 more closely reveals some additional insights regarding coriantons behaviors. The book of mormon is a forgery and thus the religion founded on it is a fraud. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. Spiritual before burying the gold plates, the prophet moroni wrote a message to todays latter day saints.
Alma and king mosiah worried because unbelievers were making church members suffer because of their beliefs. Alma was paralyzed for three days in spiritual anguish. Watch alma transform from wicked priest to prophet in the. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. King mosiah made alma the leader of the church in zarahemla.
They teach them about faith, jesus christ, and gods plan for his children. He originally opposes the church but, along with his brothers and alma the younger, is miraculously converted. His son alma the younger and the sons of mosiah persecute the. Thereafter, the book s teachings on israelites became a focus for proselyting work among the maori. According to the book of mormon, alma was a nephite prophet who established the church of jesus christ in the americas during the reign of the wicked king. These people were real and had intriguing and difficult lives. The book of mormon story of king noah, abinadi, and alma is. Mar 10, 2020 a behindthescenes look at the filming of the scenes from mosiah alma.
You know, in the 63rd chapter of alma, there is a little story which tells of hagoth who was such an exceedingly curious man that he built a boat, and he went out on the seas, and he came back. The conversion of alma the younger animated stories from. Alma remembered all his sins, and wished he could disapear out of guilt. Nov 04, 20 my top 25 favorite book of mormon scriptures posted on november 4, 20 august 3, 20 by matheson i recently decided to go through the entire book of mormon, and in green, i highlighted all of the scriptures that made me glad. The point, again, is that the book of mormon claims to be an ancient text written by ancient hebrew prophets from a supposed group of israelites that left the land of israel and settled in north america. According to the book of mormon, alma, the son of alma was a nephite prophet often referred. Alma steps down as chief judge to spread the gospel. Apr 12, 2020 the book of mormon is filled with repetition. This is a presentation of the story of the book of alma in the book of mormon. Not until watching the video did it occur to me how involved alma actually is in abinadi. According to the book of mormon, alma, the son of alma. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. For those of you who dont know the story very well, alma is a wicked and rebellious young man who goes around with the four sons of the king himself, spreading false doctrine and leading.
Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Alma lived in the city of zarahemla, as recorded in the book of mormon, which contains the history of the lamanites who battled the nephites because. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Book of mormon videos behind the scenes mosiahalma. And i love how they bring the story to life in this delightful animated film. Book of mormon video series first season debut draws closer as production for season three wraps and postproduction begins, new videos and images from the first and second seasons, covering book of mormon chapters 1 nephi 1 through enos 1, will be released each friday from september 20 to december 27, 2019. Video segments will retell book of mormon events, teachings and doctrine from the time of king benjamin through alma the younger and his missionary entourage encountering the zoramites and their rameumptom. He built other boats, and then finally the boats went forth and never returned.
Alma 5 and the book of mormons plagiarism of the new. Mar 06, 2020 a trailer featuring eight upcoming book of mormon videos episodes and their scheduled dates for viewing were released friday, march 6. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Alma told korihor he had already seen many signs of gods power through the scriptures and the testimonies of all the prophets. Mar 24, 2020 which brings me to my final takeaway from this latest book of mormon video.
Lamanites take over the land of alma and his people. Season three filming of book of mormon liveaction series. Alma tells helaman to listen to his conversion story. The only place in the book of mormon where the word liahona is used is in the book of alma, when alma, speaking to his son helaman, explains our fathers called. He went from place to place, preaching the gospel to them to help them see.
Many of them alma included are supposed to have lived before the time of the new testament. The conversion of alma the younger animated stories from the. Almas mission to ammonihah, book of mormon stories 1997, 5863 close video alma worried about the nephites wickedness, so he decided to spend all his time preaching the gospel. Following his conversion he serves a mission to the lamanites and converts lamoni and his people. Feb 04, 2014 this is a presentation of the story of the book of alma in the book of mormon. The fact that alma 5 was clearly written by someone who knew and borrowed heavily from the new testament even while altering its teaching demonstrates that the story of the book of mormon isnt true. This influenced mark twain to describe the book of mormon as slow, sleepy, and insipid. Let your hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto god continually for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.
Alma was out with sons of mosiah, destroying the church, when an angel stopped them. Videos will tell eight stories from the books of mosiah and alma and will be released on most fridays between march and may 15. This blog has my personal thoughts and inspirations about the incredible stories and passages that i love from the book of mormon. The title refers to alma the younger, a prophet and chief judge of the nephites. Jul 20, 2016 alma s words to his youngadult son corianton are striking in their uncompromising denouncement of sexual sins.
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