Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2014/01/14/mosiah-29/ I appreciate the discussion Mosiah sets forth in Mosiah 29 regarding government, responsibility, and his opinion regarding kings and how they tend to limit liberty. In Mosiah 29:13 we read what I would term a fascinating verse: Therefore, if it … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2014/01/13/mosiah-25-29/ Mosiah 25-29 is a record of what happened in Zarahemla from approximately 120 to 91 B.C. The people of Zeniff’s colony, including Limhi’s people and Alma’s followers, had returned to Zarahemla and were united safely under King Mosiah’s rule. This … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2014/01/mosiah-29-freedom.html What does this picture represent?Freedom and LibertyIf you were a king, what benefits would you experience?King Mosiah was worried that the appointment of a new king would lead to contention, even war after he died. He proposed that the Nephite government should no longer be administered by a king but rather, a system of judges be put in place. Judges chosen by the voice of the people.
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2014/01/mosiah-27-repent-from-sin.html This wonderful talk by L. Tom Perry started off our lesson: I was on an airplane a few weeks ago on my way home. On the seat next to mine was a news magazine opened to an article which intrigued me. It was entitled “The Doubting American—A Growing Breed” (U.S. News and World Report, 26 Feb. 1979, p. 74). Its message was that belief, the energizer of progress…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2014/01/mosiah-26-sin.html What must we do in order to repent and seek forgiveness? Mosiah 26: 29-32Alma is taught by the Lord what those seeking forgiveness must do in order to repent.Confession of sins leads to forgivenessThe Lord will forgive those who repent in the sincerity of their heartsWe must forgive others to receive the Lord’s forgiveness I love what Elder Theodore M. Burton said in the Aug. 1988 Ensign…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2014/01/mosiah-26-testimonies.html When you think of something or hear something, you start to believe it can be true. This usually leads you to some sort of action that then allows you to achieve it.During King Mosiah’s reign, many of the “rising generation” (those that were little children during King Benjamin’s time) did not believe in the teachings of the church. They chose not to believe the traditions of their…
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Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2014/01/08/mosiah-21-24-the-lord-will-strengthen-us/ Mosiah chapters 22 through 24 both illustrate how the Lord works in our lives to make us equal to our challenges. We read that the people of Limhi were in a tough situation in that “there was no way that they … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2014/01/08/mosiah-21-repeating-the-same-mistake/ Mosiah 21 illustrates the human tendency to repeat the same mistake again and again. In verses 4-12 we read that the people of Limhi were surrounded by the Lamanites and that they had to pay tribute to them, with “heavy … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2014/01/06/mosiah-15-16/ Mosiah 15-16 form the central message in the Book of Mosiah. Abinadi teaches us that Jesus Christ is both the Father and the Son. Because Jesus Christ took upon himself flesh, Abinadi informs us that he is the Son. Because of his … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/12/15/mosiah-4-a-sense-of-your-nothingness/ When it comes to the value of our human existence, there is a doctrinal contradiction which deserves some dialog. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the doctrine is commonly taught that all of Heavenly Father’s children are … Continue reading →
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/12/mosiah-13-17-twitter.html Twitter in Seminary???Seminary teachers are some of the most creative people I know. I got an idea from a fellow teacher, which my class did enjoy. After studying Mosiah 15-17, we discussed how the Savior can be both the father and the son. Then we learned how Twitter works. They had the remainder of the class time to come up with some “Tweets” pertaining to Mosiah 13-17They really…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/12/mosiah-12-13-abinadi-goes-before-king.html Years ago, my seminary class did Seminary Theater for Mosiah 12-14. It went over well then, and it was a big hit now. I saw someone else made a hat for King Noah, so I did add that this time. Tying up AbinadiText for the play came directly from the scriptures. (Mosiah 12-13)
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