30 Plant This Word in Your Hearts
Plant This Word
in Your Hearts
Plant This Word in Your Hearts
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Alma 31:9–25
The Zoramites manner of prayer and conduct was not becoming of those who
profess to be saints of God.
Alma and Amulek taught about sincere prayer that
reflects the feelings of a clean heart.
Alma 34:28
These verses agree with the definition of poor religion and undefiled. No
matter how or what we pray, if we don’t treat those in need with compassion and
assistance, our prayers are in vain.
Alma 34:10
We need to practice faith in Jesus Christ and gratitude for His atonement in
our behalf.
Alma 32:27
Having a desire to believe is the best starting point. As we work on that, and
study and learn, we can develop more hope and put faith and principles into
practice. We can make room in our lives for an understanding and testimony and
commitment to grow.
Alma 32:41
As we keep nourishing our faith and testimony, with our eyes set on Jesus, we
can have that commitment and confidence grow within us, We can become prepared
and help others to prepare to meet the Lord and gain eternal life.
For kids:
The
Lord can teach me as I choose to be humble.
Alma
32:1–16
Alma and Amulek couldn’t teach many of the Zoramites,
because they were too proud. But the were able to teach those that were humble.
What does it mean to be humble?
Humility: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/gs/humble-humility?lang=eng
Alma 32:13–16 Find
clues in these verses that teach you about humility. (See notes below.)
I am being humble when
I____________________________________.
I
exercise faith in Jesus Christ by planting and nourishing His word in my heart.
Alma
32:17–43
Alma
32:17–43 Look for
words and phrases that define faith. What does faith mean to you? (See notes
below.)
Alma 32:28–43 Draw
illustrations of the growth of a seed. Label them. How does this help you to
know how to plant and nourish the seed in your own heart?
Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains
I can know
for myself.
Alma
32:26–43
Alma 32:27 How can we know for ourselves?
Spiritual “Experiments require desire, curiosity, action,
and at least a little faith.”
What does the component of faith here mean to you? (Putting into practice
principles you are learning.)
Alma 32:26–36 What kind of experiment can lead to faith in Jesus Christ? (See notes below.)
Alma
32:28 Describes a witness from the Spirit that what we are learning is true
and good and light.
How have you personally experimented with the word of God and come to know that
it is good?
For kids:
My
testimony of Jesus Christ grows as I nourish it.
Alma 31
Alma
32:28–43
Alma 32:28 Give your child a seed. How
is growing a testimony of Jesus Christ like planting and nourishing a seed?
Consider planting the seed and then talking about what “faith” is needed to
help it grow and what “faith” is needed to help a testimony grow.
Video: Chapter 29: Alma Teaches about Faith and the Word of God
Alma 32:28–43 Use the picture at the end
of the lesson to illustrate what you learn in these verses.
Let the children dress a
tree (help it grow) as they mention actions of faith that help a testimony of
Jesus Christ grow.
Alma 32:27–28 Why is it important to have
soft ground to plant your seed in? Why is it important to have a humble ready
heart to let the word of God grow in you?
verse 27 How do we give place for
the word of God in our hearts?
Let the children draw a
picture of a seed growing into a tree.
For kids:
I can pray
to Heavenly Father anytime, about anything.
Alma
33:2–11; 34:17–27
Alma 33:4–11 Where can we pray? (See
notes below.)
Alma 34:17–27 What can we pray about? (See notes below.)
When has Heavenly Father answered your prayers?
Draw a picture of yourself or someone else praying.
“Because of your diligence and your faith and your patience with the word in nourishing it, … behold, by and by ye shall pluck the fruit thereof, which is most precious” (Alma 32:42).
I can
worship God in prayer, anytime and anywhere.
Alma
33:2–11; 34:17–29
Alma 31:13–23 The Zoramites did not have
a true concept of worship and prayer.
Alma 33:2–11 and 34:17–29 offer a list of truths
about prayer. Mark or list them. (See notes below.)
As you learn more about the
prayer of worship from Alma and Amulek, make your own goal of how you will
practice prayer more diligently.
I need
Jesus Christ and His Atonement.
Alma
34:9–16
Alma 34:9–14 We learn that Jesus
Christ’s Atonement for us is infinite and eternal.
Hebrews
10:10 “By the which will we are sanctified through
the offering of the body of Jesus
Christ once for all.”
2 Nephi
9:21 “And he cometh into the world that he may save all men if
they will hearken unto his voice; for behold, he suffereth the pains of all
men, yea, the pains of every living creature, both men, women, and
children, who belong to the family of Adam.”
Mosiah
3:13 “And the Lord God hath sent his holy prophets among all the
children of men, to declare these things to every kindred, nation, and tongue,
that thereby whosoever should believe that Christ should come, the same might
receive remission of their sins, and rejoice with exceedingly great
joy, even as though he had already come among them.”
Jesus power to save everyone
is infinite and eternal. “His love will find you, and gently lead you.”
We should not deny the
Lord’s love for us and His power in our own lives, nor should we inhibit others
from feeling and receiving His grace.
Alma 34:9–16 Our need for our Heavenly
Father’s Plan, and for the Gift of His Son’s Atonement is crucial to our
forgiveness, development, and progression. Following the Doctrine of Christ is
necessary for us to more fully access His grace.
2 Nephi 9:7–9 The Atonement, Sufferings,
Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ are fundamentally crucial to our
salvation and possible exaltation. Without our Father’s Love and Jesus’s Gift
we would become spiritually and physically dead forever. Because of Jesus
Christ, we will be resurrected and we can choose to return to our Father’s
presence through Him.
Summarize Alma 34:9–10 in one sentence: Because mortals
are imperfect and make mistakes, we needed a Savior who could atone for us and
take us back to our Heavenly Father.
Video: Reclaimed: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2012-08-0008-reclaimed?lang=eng
“Now
is the time and the day of your salvation.”
Alma
34:30–41
Alma 34:32–35 It is best to use our probationary earth life wisely. There are severe dangers in procrastinating the day of our repentance. None of us know when our lives will be taken. And if we let go of faith in the Lord, we don’t know how difficult it will be to reclaim that blessing. Plus, there are habits that are very difficult to break.
Verse 31 When we choose to no longer harden our hearts and petition the Lord for His mercy, He will help us to find both repentance and forgiveness. He will unfold His Plan for our happiness immediately.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/32?lang=eng
Alma teaches the poor whose afflictions had humbled
them—Faith is a hope in that which is not seen which is true—Alma testifies
that angels minister to men, women, and children—Alma compares the word unto a
seed—It must be planted and nourished—Then it grows into a tree from which the
fruit of eternal life is picked. About 74 B.C.
Vs 1: Where should we preach? We should stand as witnesses for Jesus Christ everywhere we are.
Alma 33:2–11 offers a list of
truths about prayer. Mark or list them.
Vs 5 While it is nice to
have Churches and Temples, we can worship God anywhere, at any time.
Vs 7 We should teach those
who are ready to hear.
Vs 10-11 We can worship
every day and everywhere.
Alma 32:13–16 Find
clues in these verses that teach you about humility.
Vs 12 Our trials and
afflictions can help us to be more humble. We can learn humility, and as we
turn to the Lord, we can gain wisdom; and then help others who are also
struggling.
Vs 13 Trials and afflictions
can bring us to our knees, or compel us to be humble. As a result, as we beg
for mercy, we can also be forgiven of our sins, through faith in Jesus Christ.
If we continue in that faith, we will be saved.
Vs 14 If we choose to be
humble because we believe in the word of God, we will truly be blessed.
Vs 15 We will find great
blessings if we choose to be humble, repent of our sins, and endured to the
end. That means we are following this pattern our whole life; and we will be
granted eternal life, through the merits of the Son of God and the Father's
love for us.
Vs 16 Having faith and practicing humility is a choice. Certainly our life
circumstances can have an influence on our attitudes and choices. But having a
believing heart and a willingness to follow Jesus is ultimately a choice. No
one can be forced.
This is a great verse to
share with those who think that going through the motions, when we do not yet
know or are lacking in faith is wrong. We are exercising great faith and
obedience by going through the motions.
Alma
32:17–43 Look for
words and phrases that define faith. What does faith mean to you?
Vs 21 We have to have desire
and practice hope in order for our faith to develop. Hope is one felt in a way
that it can flourish when truth is present.
Vs 22-23 Everyone can trust
that God will reveal truth unto them, if they are faithful, no matter their
age, position, or circumstances.
Vs 25 Will you be among the
number that will always choose to be humble, in every circumstance?
Alma 32:26–36 What kind of experiment can lead to faith in Jesus Christ?
Vs 26 Faith is a trust in
truth, not a perfect knowledge of it. Faith is the assurance of something being
true even as you are learning more about it through your obedience and putting
those principles into practice.
Vs 27-28, 30 Plant a seed of
faith in your heart. As it grows and stirs your soul, you'll know it's good and
right and true. Continue to nurture it, and plant more seeds of faith.
Vs 32 A good seed that is
given proper care will grow. No amount of care will cause a bad seed to grow.
Vs 33-36 Even after you have
a sure knowledge that the seed is good, that the fruit is real, that you have
been enlightened by rigtheousness, you have to hold onto your faith and remain
diligent in guarding your fruit, the testimony you've received. You have to
keep exercising faith and growing in grace.
Acitivity: Alma 32:28–43 Draw
illustrations of the growth of a seed. Label them. How does this help you to
know how to plant and nourish the seed in your own heart?
Vs 37, 41-43 Work on being a
harvester. That's where the real joy is found.
Vs 40 Our commitment and our
testimony both need constant nourishment. Our eye needs to be single to our
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. If we continue on the covenant path, trusting
in Him, He will lead us to the fruit of the tree of life.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/33?lang=eng
Zenos taught that men should pray and worship in all
places, and that judgments are turned away because of the Son—Zenock taught
that mercy is bestowed because of the Son—Moses had lifted up in the wilderness
a type of the Son of God. About 74 B.C.
Alma 33:4–11 Where can we pray?
Vs 3-10 The Lord is eager
for us to pray to him in all circumstances wherever we may be. He desires to
bless us.
Vs 11-12 The Lord will
hearken to us in our afflictions when we approach Him with sincerity. He will
turn judgment away from us because of His Son. That is because Jesus is willing
to take upon Himself our sins and our hardships. He will be merciful to us.
Vs 14-17 If we have honestly
read the scriptures, it should follow that we do believe on the Son of God.
They testify of Him and point us to Him.
Vs 18-19 Zenos, Zenock, and
Moses all testified of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/34?lang=eng
Amulek testifies that the word is in Christ unto
salvation—Unless an atonement is made, all mankind must perish—The whole law of
Moses points toward the sacrifice of the Son of God—The eternal plan of
redemption is based on faith and repentance—Pray for temporal and spiritual
blessings—This life is the time for men to prepare to meet God—Work out your
salvation with fear before God. About 74 B.C.
Vs 2-6 Most people
I know do know of Jesus Christ. I think most people know His teachings are good
and that He is good. So in choosing a different path, some have rejected Him.
Vs 7-8 Amulek adds his testimony to Alma's, Zenos's, Zenock's, and Moses's. He knew that Christ would come and atone for all of us.
Alma 34:9–14 We learn that Jesus
Christ’s Atonement for us is infinite and eternal.
Vs 9-10, 12 All of us need
the atonement of Jesus Christ. We cannot make things right before God without
the help of Jesus Christ. His atonement is infinite and perfect.
Vs 13 After the sacrifice of
the Son of God, there was not be be any more animal sacrifice, as in the law of
Moses.
Vs 15-16 We can unlock the
benefits of the gift of the Atonement and obtain salvation through believing on
His name and exercising faith in Jesus Christ and repenting. His mercy is there
for all of us who want it.
Alma 34:17–27 What can we pray about? Everything. At all times. In gratitude. For help for ourselves and for others.
34:17–29 offers a list of truths
about prayer. Mark or list them.
Vs 28 When God gives us so much because of our needs, we should do the same for each other.
Vs 30-33 Remember the witnesses you have received through the prophets, the scriptures, your parents and teachers, and the Holy Ghost. Embrace the truth and hold fast to Jesus. Pray for a desire to repent, and begin.
Vs 37-41 This is all good counsel for disciples of Jesus: Remember what you've been taught, belief and know to be true; repent so you can receive the gift of salvation; follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost and humbly follow what the Spirit invites you to do; take upon yourself the name of Jesus Christ. Be humble and worship God wherever you are, in spirit and truth; live in thanksgiving daily for everything God does for you; express gratitude to Him and to others; be observant of your own path and walk with God; be watchful unto pray continually so He can continue to light your path and lighten your load; be patient in afflictions; not everything will go your way; be patient and forgiving to those who oppress you; find faith, hope, and joy in the promise that one day all things will be made right.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/35?lang=eng
The preaching of the word destroys the craft of the
Zoramites—They expel the converts, who then join the people of Ammon in
Jershon—Alma sorrows because of the wickedness of the people. About 74 B.C.
Vs 14 The poor
converts were driven out and given place with the people of Ammon. This made
the other Zoramites made, and they didn't want the Nephites to protect them, so
they got the Lamanites to engage in war with them against the Nephites. Some
people are fighting crazy fights even today to try to keep people from the truth
or to exercise control and dominion over others.
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