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Book of Mormon Lesson 32 (Alma 53–63) HELAMAN'S TWO THOUSAND STRIPLING WARRIORS A "stripling" is a young man. The story of Helaman and the two thousand stripling sons of the people of Ammon, later joined by sixty more of their brethren, is one of the most inspiring stories in sacred literature. The Importance of Keeping [...]

Book of Mormon Lesson 31 (Alma 43–52) August 3-9 War in the Book of Mormon Mormon and Moroni saw much war, and thousands killed in battle. Of the 522 pages in the Book of Mormon, 170 pages (68 chapters), or nearly 1/3 of the book, are devoted to recording the wars between the Lamanites and [...]

Book of Mormon Lesson 30 (Alma 40–42) Having spoken plainly against Corianton's sins, Alma next taught him of the hope he could have for forgiveness through Christ's atonement (Alma 39:15–19). In the process of doing this, he shared details of our Heavenly Father’s great plan of happiness for His children. As he did so, he [...]

Book of Mormon Lesson 29 (Alma 36–39) ALMA COUNSELS HIS SONS These four chapters contain Alma the Younger’s counsel to his three sons: Helaman, Shiblon, and Corianton. Alma counseled his children individually, speaking to them “separately” through letters (Alma 35:16). This way, he could tell each son what he specifically needed to hear. We should [...]

Book of Mormon Lesson 28 (Alma 32–35) NOURISHING THE WORD WITH FAITH How to Exercise Faith The poor among whom Alma had been teaching were humbled through their afflictions (Alma 32:1–7). Alma taught them that this was a blessing because humility prepares our hearts and minds to hear and believe the truth (Alma 32:8–16, 24–25). [...]