This document provides 13 strategies for spiritual and physical battles based on the war chapters in the Book of Mormon (Alma 43-52). It summarizes the battles between the Nephites led by Captain Moroni and the Lamanites. Moroni uses faith, prayer, fortifying cities, asking for help, flexibility and sticking to values to defeat larger Lamanite forces. The document encourages applying Moroni's example and strategies to modern spiritual battles to strengthen faith in Christ. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of rising up in the greatest cause on earth and finishing with faith like the examples of Captain Moroni and Paul.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 20MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the conversion of Alma the Younger. It focuses on his Father's conversion story and how it impacted his prayers for his son. It also covers the sons of Mosiah and their desire to teach the Lamanites.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 36MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the seven chapters leading up to the appearance of Christ in the Americas, 3 Nephi 1-7. In it we'll talk about having patience in affliction and fortifying ourselves against the strategies of Satan.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 44MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the Mormon 7-9. It focuses on the final teachings of Moroni and the early writings of Mormon. We'll use Moroni's example to teach us how to combat loneliness and build faith. We'll also chat about doubt and how these scriptures teach us to be believing despite adversity.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 34MeckMom.com
This lesson covers Helaman 6 through 12. It focuses on Nephi's teaching to the Nephite and Lamanites. In it, we discuss the Book of Mormon pride cycle and how we can learn from its pitfalls.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 27MeckMom.com
This lesson focuses on the story of the anti-Christ, Korihor as well the story of the apostate Zoramites and the Rameumptom. Alma teaches how to combat false doctrine with strategy and testimony.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 22MeckMom.com
Alma chapters 5 through 7. This lesson covers the preaching of Alma to the people of Zarahemla and Gideon. If focuses on obtaining a mighty change of heart. It also focuses on Christ as the Good Shepherd and the power of the atonement to heal our sins and infirmities.
This lesson covers the written testimony of Joseph Smith regarding the First Vision received in Palmyra, NY and covered in Joseph Smith-History Chapter 1. We'll talk about why a causal testimony of this prophetic witness is not enough. We need to follow Joseph Smith's example of relying on personal study and revelation to help us solidify our own testimony of the Restoration.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 20MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the conversion of Alma the Younger. It focuses on his Father's conversion story and how it impacted his prayers for his son. It also covers the sons of Mosiah and their desire to teach the Lamanites.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 36MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the seven chapters leading up to the appearance of Christ in the Americas, 3 Nephi 1-7. In it we'll talk about having patience in affliction and fortifying ourselves against the strategies of Satan.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 44MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the Mormon 7-9. It focuses on the final teachings of Moroni and the early writings of Mormon. We'll use Moroni's example to teach us how to combat loneliness and build faith. We'll also chat about doubt and how these scriptures teach us to be believing despite adversity.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 34MeckMom.com
This lesson covers Helaman 6 through 12. It focuses on Nephi's teaching to the Nephite and Lamanites. In it, we discuss the Book of Mormon pride cycle and how we can learn from its pitfalls.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 27MeckMom.com
This lesson focuses on the story of the anti-Christ, Korihor as well the story of the apostate Zoramites and the Rameumptom. Alma teaches how to combat false doctrine with strategy and testimony.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 22MeckMom.com
Alma chapters 5 through 7. This lesson covers the preaching of Alma to the people of Zarahemla and Gideon. If focuses on obtaining a mighty change of heart. It also focuses on Christ as the Good Shepherd and the power of the atonement to heal our sins and infirmities.
This lesson covers the written testimony of Joseph Smith regarding the First Vision received in Palmyra, NY and covered in Joseph Smith-History Chapter 1. We'll talk about why a causal testimony of this prophetic witness is not enough. We need to follow Joseph Smith's example of relying on personal study and revelation to help us solidify our own testimony of the Restoration.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 40MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the Savior's teachings about the words of Isaiah. It focuses on the scattering and gathering of the House of Israel. It covers 3 Nephi chapters 16, 20 & 21.
Welcome to a whole new year of gospel learning! This lesson covers the Explanatory Introduction and Section 1 of the D&C. In it, we'll talk about the value and genesis of this remarkable book of scripture. We'll chat about how the D&C is unlike any other book because its preface (Section 1) was written by the Lord himself.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 42MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the Savior's teachings among the Nephites. It focuses on his teaching to his 12 apostles. He teaches them the fundamentals of His gospel and what to call His church. It also covers the 'three nephites' and how their request to tarry impacted the work. Lastly, it covers the Zion society that existed for 200 years after Christ was among them as well as the next 100 years when the Nephites began to lose their testimonies and decline.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 18MeckMom.com
This lesson covers Abinadi's second visit to the people of Noah. He testifies of Christ's divinity, the Atonement, the Resurrection and the Judgement. He seals his testimony with his death.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 46MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the destruction of the Jaredite nation and the words of one of it's faithful prophets, Ether. He and Moroni teach about faith, hope and the purpose of weakness and adversity in our lives.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 38MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the beatitudes taught by Jesus Christ to the Nephite followers at the temple in Zarahemla. It focuses on His instruction to live a better life by living the higher law.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 2MeckMom.com
In this lesson we discuss the value of obedience in the lives of the Lehi's family and in our own. We discuss their exodus from Jerusalem and their many trips back to retrieve the plates and fulfill commandments
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 4MeckMom.com
In this lesson we'll dive into Nephi's vision of the destruction of his people, the colonization of the Americas and the coming forth the Book of Mormon.
Lesson 1 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Adapted from a lesson with the same title by Chip Bell at www.Bible.org. Presented September 9, 2012, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells.
Lesson 3 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Adapted from a lesson with the same title by Chip Bell at www.Bible.org. Presented September 23, 2012, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells
This is a study of Jesus warning about deception. False christ's will appear and deceive many, and so we need to be on the lookout for such and avoid their deception.
Our September claims club concentrates on industrial deafness claims and puts the new Highways Code of Practice under the spotlight.
In June 2015 the ABI reported a flood of industrial deafness claims and concerns over the level of claimant costs. Where are we now a year on?
Mark Hart, Senior Actuary at Zurich, discusses the prevalence and severity of noise induced hearing loss claims. In addition our own Nick Parsons, the Forum of Insurance Lawyers representative on the NIHL working party, gives his insight.
The much vaunted new Highways Code of Practice is due to take effect in September. Will it mark a sea change in the approach to highways claims or is it business as usual?
We also look at how authorities have been preparing for the new Highways Code of Practice.
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LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 40MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the Savior's teachings about the words of Isaiah. It focuses on the scattering and gathering of the House of Israel. It covers 3 Nephi chapters 16, 20 & 21.
Welcome to a whole new year of gospel learning! This lesson covers the Explanatory Introduction and Section 1 of the D&C. In it, we'll talk about the value and genesis of this remarkable book of scripture. We'll chat about how the D&C is unlike any other book because its preface (Section 1) was written by the Lord himself.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 42MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the Savior's teachings among the Nephites. It focuses on his teaching to his 12 apostles. He teaches them the fundamentals of His gospel and what to call His church. It also covers the 'three nephites' and how their request to tarry impacted the work. Lastly, it covers the Zion society that existed for 200 years after Christ was among them as well as the next 100 years when the Nephites began to lose their testimonies and decline.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 18MeckMom.com
This lesson covers Abinadi's second visit to the people of Noah. He testifies of Christ's divinity, the Atonement, the Resurrection and the Judgement. He seals his testimony with his death.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 46MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the destruction of the Jaredite nation and the words of one of it's faithful prophets, Ether. He and Moroni teach about faith, hope and the purpose of weakness and adversity in our lives.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 38MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the beatitudes taught by Jesus Christ to the Nephite followers at the temple in Zarahemla. It focuses on His instruction to live a better life by living the higher law.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 2MeckMom.com
In this lesson we discuss the value of obedience in the lives of the Lehi's family and in our own. We discuss their exodus from Jerusalem and their many trips back to retrieve the plates and fulfill commandments
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 4MeckMom.com
In this lesson we'll dive into Nephi's vision of the destruction of his people, the colonization of the Americas and the coming forth the Book of Mormon.
Lesson 1 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Adapted from a lesson with the same title by Chip Bell at www.Bible.org. Presented September 9, 2012, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells.
Lesson 3 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Adapted from a lesson with the same title by Chip Bell at www.Bible.org. Presented September 23, 2012, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells
This is a study of Jesus warning about deception. False christ's will appear and deceive many, and so we need to be on the lookout for such and avoid their deception.
Our September claims club concentrates on industrial deafness claims and puts the new Highways Code of Practice under the spotlight.
In June 2015 the ABI reported a flood of industrial deafness claims and concerns over the level of claimant costs. Where are we now a year on?
Mark Hart, Senior Actuary at Zurich, discusses the prevalence and severity of noise induced hearing loss claims. In addition our own Nick Parsons, the Forum of Insurance Lawyers representative on the NIHL working party, gives his insight.
The much vaunted new Highways Code of Practice is due to take effect in September. Will it mark a sea change in the approach to highways claims or is it business as usual?
We also look at how authorities have been preparing for the new Highways Code of Practice.
https://www.brownejacobson.com/insurance
Новости энергетики Зурумбии … или о пользе CTFNikandrov Maxim
Инциденты информационной безопасности на электроэнергетических объектах пока редки. Информация по реально случившимся инцидентам зачастую скрывается, так как ее обнародование несет серьезные репутационные риски.
В результате, вероятность возникновения инцидента, глубину проникновения и возможный ущерб оценить крайне сложно. Предлагаемые модели угроз часто не учитывают специфику электроэнергетических объектов, в результате, модели угроз и модели нарушителей ничем не подкреплены и не могут быть проверены на практике.
Один из вариантов актуализации модели угроз являются турниры по практической безопасности. Данные мероприятия в последнее время проводятся достаточно часто, но в которых задействовано оборудование и программное обеспечение, которое реально стоит на электрических подстанциях и станциях достаточно мало.
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25 amazing uses for apple cider vinegar health, home & beauty!HealthyWorld.in
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OLIMPUS travel presents the best places of wine production with a host of informative and entertaining events in Northern Greece continue to play a leading role in support of wine, a key element in the Greek cultural identity and offer visitors to the Northern Greek vineyard a total of 8 different routes, leading from Mount Olympus, home of the gods and Zitsa in Epirus to Byzantine Thessaloniki and from Amyndeo in the north to the Aegean playground of Halkidiki, the Dionysiac heartland of Mount Pangeo and delightful, distant Thrace.
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In this lesson we examine the acronym team and apply it to our everyday lives but especially how we run in the Christian race. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
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That You Joy May Be Full: BYU Women's Conference Address 2018MeckMom.com
In May of 2018, I was given the opportunity to share my testimony of finding joy through the adversity of my husband's cancer battle. These are the slides that accompanied my presentation. The full text and audio can be found on my website MeckMom.com.
*Please note: The words and thoughts expressed here are my own and do not represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in any way.
GD NT Lesson 45: MeckMom LDS Gospel Doctrine Lesson 45MeckMom.com
In this lesson we covered the first few chapters of the book of Revelation. We focused on the history and teachings of John while he was exiled on Patmos. We focused on the way his inspired pattern for correcting behavior (praise, correct, promise) and how we could apply that in our lives.
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“What Shall I Do That I May Inherit Eternal Life?”
NT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 17: Mark 10, 12, Luke 12, 14, 16
Lesson Purpose: Help class understand that we must be willing to sacrifice things of this world to obtain a place in the kingdom of heaven.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
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Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
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Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
1. FIRM IN THE FAITH OF CHRIST
Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 31
Alma 43-52
2. INTRODUCTION
➤ ATOT: Many families give up on scripture study in the Isaiah
chapters (2nd Nephi). If they make it through those, the next
weak spot is the war chapters (Alma)
➤ 1 Nephi 6:6
➤ Why is the Book of Mormon filled with so much war?
➤ Why do my object lessons tend to revolve around my kids?
➤ Mormon was a warrior. He reverenced Captain Moroni.
➤ What battle is looming for us?
➤ We are all battling something, these strategies can help us
in our battles too.
3. HISTORY
➤ After Alma teaches all his sons, they go out and do missionary work in the land.
➤ Nephite dissenters & the Zoramites join forces with the Lamanites
➤ About Moroni
➤ He’s 25 when we’re introduced to him
➤ The Nephite army is less than half the size of the Lamanites. The anti-Nephi-
Lehi’s couldn’t help (they supported financially, Moroni 43:13)
➤ He’s a Cinderella story
➤ He fights four big battles against bad guys
➤ 1. Zarahemnah
➤ 2. Amalickiah
➤ 3. The King Men
➤ 4. Ammoron
➤ His strategies against each can help us in our own
4. THE NEPHITES FIGHT TO DEFEND THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR LIBERTY
➤ Alma 43:1-47, Recap
➤ Zerahemnah leads the band, they’re more wicked and
murderous than the Lamanites. They challenge the
Nephites.
➤ Moroni arms his guys with thick skins & armor
➤ The Lamanites have loincloths but a lot of bodies
➤ The Nephites strongest armor? Their motive
➤ Alma 43:9
➤ Alma 43:10, What was Zerahemnah’s motive?
➤ STRATEGY 1: HAVE A WORTHY MOTIVE
5. THE NEPHITES FIGHT TO DEFEND THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR LIBERTY
➤ STRATEGY 2: USE FAITH & WORKS
➤ Alma 43:23
➤ Moroni sends spies and sends men to Alma. Why?
➤ Prophets will tell us where the enemy will strike.
➤ ATOT: Family Proclamation example. Harold B. Lee in 1972 “Satan’s greatest threat
today, is to destroy the family and make a mockery of the law of chastity and the sanctity of
the marriage covenant.”
➤ Alma 43:1-47, Recap
➤ Moroni divides up his army, hides them and surrounds the Lamanites at the river Sidon
➤ Both sides suffer but the Lamanites have more loss
➤ The Lamanites fight like dragons (43:44) but the Nephites have a better cause (43:45).
➤ Alma 43:48-50. Moroni’s guys get nervous so they turn to God.
➤ STRATEGY 3: WHEN IN DOUBT PRAY (AS GROUP IF YOU CAN)
6. MORONI DEFEATS THE ARMY OF ZARAHEMNAH
➤ This is an epic battle scene, in it we learn how Moroni’s character strengthens his army.
➤ STRATEGY 4: HAVE A CHARACTER LIKE MORONI
➤ Alma 43:54, Merciful
➤ Alma 44:3, Humility
➤ Alma 44:4, Teacher
➤ Alma 44:5, Protective
➤ Alma 44:7, Authoritative
➤ The Lamanites give up their weapons but won’t take the oath
➤ Alma 44:10, Sportsmanlike
➤ Zarahemnah is scalped and most of his army still battles
➤ Alma 44:19, Forgiving
➤ *Alma 48:11-13, 17, The powers of hell shook because of him
7. AMALICKIAH CONSPIRES TO BE KING
➤ Alma 45, 46:1-11, Recap
➤ (vs 1) They fast to say show gratitude. We should do that!
➤ The Nephites prosper and get proud
➤ Amalickiah (and large and strong man) wants to be king -
undercutting the representative government.
➤ He promises positions of power to those who support him.
➤ Moroni is angry. He lost his men in those battles to secure freedom
➤ Alma 46:12-13, 19-20
➤ Result? His army rallies (43:21)
➤ Alma 46:36, The put the flag up everywhere. Peace for 4 years.
➤ STRATEGY 5: MAKE COVENANTS AND PUT UP REMINDERS
8. “
“…part of the reason we may not have sufficient priesthood bearers to save the
Constitution let alone to shake the powers of hell, is because unlike Moroni, I fear,
our souls do not joy in keeping our country free, and we are not firm in the faith of
Christ nor have we sworn with an oath to defend our rights and the liberty of our
country.
Moroni raised a title of liberty and wrote upon it these words: ‘In memory of our
God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children.’ Why
didn't he write upon it: ‘Just live your religion; there's no need to concern yourselves
about your freedom, your peace, your wives, or your children’? The reason he didn't
do this was because all these things were a part of his religion, as they are of our
religion today.
Should we counsel people, ‘Just live your religion. There's no need to get involved in
the fight for freedom’? No, we should not, because our stand for freedom is a most
basic part of our religion; this stand helped get us to this earth, and our reaction to
freedom in this life will have eternal consequences. Man has many duties, but he has
no excuse that can compensate for his loss of liberty.”
(Conference Report, Oct. 1966, p. 122 as taken from Latter-day Commentary on the Book of Mormon compiled by K.
Douglas Bassett, p. 351))
Ezra T. Benson
9. AMALICKIAH USES TREACHERY TO BECOME KING
➤ Alma 47:1-5, Recap
➤ Amalickiah stirs up the Lamanties (he’s a “type” of Satan)
➤ The King sends out a proclamation to army that they must fight with Amalickiah.
➤ They rebel and go up a mountain. They’re determined at first (47:6).
➤ Lehonti (their leader) won’t come down to meet Amalickiah.
➤ They try to convince them 3 times
➤ Alma 47:12-13
➤ Come down, just a little bit.
➤ Why does he have him bring his guards? Why does he let him surround his army?
➤ ATOT: How does Satan make us feel like we’re in control? Satan always poisons by degrees.
➤ Alma 47:18-19
➤ After killing Lehonti, the armies unite and kill the King of the Lamanites
➤ Amalickiah takes his army, power and wife.
➤ STRATEGY 6: DON’T COMPROMISE WITH THE ENEMY
10. MORONI FORTIFIES THE NEPHITE CITIES
➤ Amalickiah is busy building up his armies
➤ Alma 48:7-8, Moroni has a different plan
➤ He builds up testimonies before building forts
➤ STRATEGY 7: STRENGTHEN FROM WITHIN
➤ Alma 49, Recap
➤ Moroni starts to fortify the cities
➤ The Lamanites attack (with armor and thick skins this time) but they can’t
get past the security.
➤ A thousand Lamanites are killed, not one Nephite
➤ The Nephites rally and prosper
➤ 49:30, We find out that Corianton came around. The father/son talk
must have made an impact.
11. MORONI FORTIFIES HIS CITIES…A LOT
➤ It’s a time of peace, how does Moroni handle it?
➤ Alma 50:1, He uses the down time to strengthen ALL their cities
➤ Ditch - Heap of Earth - Work of Timber - Frame of Pickets - Towers - Places of
Security for Watchmen
➤ What’s the strategy? Why is that advantageous compared to tons of troops
guarding each city?
➤ Then he takes his army and pushes out all the Lamanties lurking in the wilderness
➤ ATOT: Dangerous Decade (15-25), what fortifications do we put in place? Mutual, Firesides,
Institiute, Seminary, EFY. We have to trust the watchmen on the tower (Ezekiel 3:17)
➤ What was the result of all the fortifications? Alma 50:12, 50:23
➤ The safer Moroni made the cities, the more recruits he had. What can we learn
from that?
➤ STRATEGY 8: IF YE ARE PREPARED, YE SHALL NOT FEAR
12. MORONI TAKES ON THE KING-MEN
➤ Alma 51:1-12, Recap
➤ Pahoran is voted to be Chief Judge (Nephihah’s son)
➤ Some wealthy (vs 8) people want him to alter ‘a few particular points of the law’.
They’re trying to go around the system.
➤ Pahoran won't do it so they want to overthrow him and get a monarch
➤ The Lamanites are building a strong army.
➤ Alma 50:13-15
➤ Moroni uses the law (a petition upheld by the people) to defend against the
King-Men.
➤ 4000 dissenters are killed, more are cast in prison (this wasn’t a small uprising, it
was a civil war)
➤ The result? Alma 51:20-21, The King-Men are defeated but the cities are weaker
(they stopped fortifying and demanded privilege)
➤ STRATEGY 9: BE BOLD IN DEFENDING YOUR POSITION
13. TEANCUM PUSHES BACK THE LAMANITES
➤ Alma 51:23-37, Recap
➤ The Lamanties take city after city.
➤ Teancum and his strong army push back (vs 31) and kill
Amalickiah (javelin).
➤ Alma 52:1-16, Recap
➤ Ammoron succeeds Amalickiah, Teancum tries to take the cities
back
➤ He requests help from Moroni but he’s busy on the Western front
➤ Alma 52:17, Teancum waits for reinforcement
➤ STRATEGY 10: ASK FOR HELP
➤ STRATEGY 11: KNOW YOUR LIMITS, BE FLEXIBLE
14. MORONI AND TEANCUM DEFEAT THE LAMANITES
➤ Alma 52:19, They council together and come up with a rogue plan
➤ Teancum (and a small army) will lure the army out
➤ Moroni’s army overtake the city (vs 25)
➤ Lehi’s army save Teancum’s army in Bountiful
➤ Alma 52:31-36, Recap
➤ The Lamanites are surrounded, they won’t give up their weapons
➤ Both sides fight with fury, Moroni is wounded, Jacob (Lamanite leader) is
killed.
➤ STRATEGY 12: ENDURE TO THE END
➤ Alma 52:36-37, Moroni still offers peace. They’d given him trouble every time
he lets them go. Why does he do it? He believes in freedom.
➤ STRATEGY 13: STICK TO YOUR VALUES, EVEN WHEN WOUNDED
15. CONCLUSION
➤ We are all fighting battles. We need Moroni’s
guidance
➤ 1: Worthy Motive
➤ 2: Faith & Works
➤ 3: Pray (in a group)
➤ 4: Build Your Character
➤ 5: Make Covenants and put up Reminders
➤ 6: Don’t Compromise
➤ 7: Strengthen from Within
➤ 8: Prepare and Be Happy
➤ 9: Be Bold
➤ 10: Ask for Help
➤ 11: Be Flexible, Know Your Limits
➤ 12: Endure to the End
➤ 13: Stick to Your Values, even when
Wounded
16. “
Twelve years ago President Ezra Taft Benson taught: 'Never before on the face of this
earth have the forces of evil and the forces of good been as well organized. ... The final
outcome is certain-the forces of righteousness will win. But what remains to be seen is
where each of us ... will stand in the battle-and how tall we will stand. ... Great battles can
make great heroes and heroines’
"Are we not like Captain Moroni's armies who, though vastly outnumbered, were 'inspired
by a better cause, for they were not fighting for monarchy nor power but they were fighting
for their homes and their liberties, ... yea, for their rites of worship and their church'?
(Alma 43:45).
"You and I compose a pivotal battalion in the army of the Lord! May we arise in this, the
greatest cause on earth. May we go forward together in the strength of the Lord. More than
ever He needs our faith and faithfulness, our vitality and our ingenuity, our unwavering
commitment and conviction.
"This life is a test. It is also a glorious privilege. May we work toward the kind of Big
Finish the Apostle Paul described: 'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I
have kept the faith' (2 Tim. 4:7-8)." (Ensign, July 2000, "This is a Test")
-Sheri Dew