Following Jesus: Study Notes to Come Follow Me 2024

“The Virtue of the Word of God” The Virtue of the Word of God Book of Mormon Videos https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/videos-and-images/book-of-mormon-videos?lang=eng   Words carry power, whether for good or for evil. Alma 30:31, 47 Evil apostates and evil leaders use flattering, vain, false words to lead people astray. Alma 31:9, 11 Zoram, like more recent modern leaders, led away entire groups of people. Alma 31:5 Whereas, Alma used his words and his testimony to bring people to the truth, to Jesus Christ. “And now, as the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just—yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto them—therefore Alma thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God.” Alma 30:39–50 Through words of truth and through the power of Jesus Christ, Alma’s tes...

They “Never Did Fall Away” They “Never Did Fall Away” Book of Mormon Videos https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/videos-and-images/book-of-mormon-videos?lang=eng   My conversion to Jesus Christ and His gospel will change my life. Alma 23–25 ;  27 The Ammonites are a testament that people can change. When we turn to the Lord, miracles can happen in our lives. Alma 26:23–25 Our goal should always be inviting other to come to Christ and to find the joy in repentance that we have found. The proper way to get rid of enemies is to become friends. The covenant path helps to change sinners into saints. Alma 17:14 From hardened and ferocious to Alma 27:27 having zeal towards God, to Alma 23:6 becoming so converted that we will never fall away. Alma 23:7 What weapons of rebellion do I need to lay down? What actions do I need to change or to start? Through the power of the atonement of Jesus Christ, we can all receive the hope that we can change and He will he...

I Will Make an Instrument of Thee I Will Make an Instrument of Thee Book of Mormon Videos https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/videos-and-images/book-of-mormon-videos?lang=eng   How can you overcome negative reasons for not ministering or not sharing the gospel? What will you do to feel more prepared and confident? The Nephites had real and founded fears for sharing the gospel with the Lamanites. Alma 17:14 Do you love the Lord and the word of God and His children enough to choose to preach to a wild and hardened and ferocious people? Alma 26:23–25 Many of the Nephites had laughed at those who desired to go preach to the Lamanites. They didn’t believe it was possible. They thought it was a better idea to kill them than to share the gospel with them. Will you choose to care more about the eternal welfare of your brothers and sisters? Mosiah 28:3 “They were desirous that salvation should be declared to every creature, for they could not bear that any human ...