:20 Minute Scriptorian

Let's dive into the story of Ammon.

Who is he like?

What set him apart?

I think he is very much like King David (the good parts)

Who were these Sons of Mosiah?

We're headed into the "middle part" of the book of Alma. What is Mormon telling us of this part? We started with lots of Nephite stories, now sons, then the war chapters. This center section is going to tell us critical info about the people, their faith. How to change the world.

Amulek, Alma and Zeezrom face off.

What is salvation?

The next few chapters are some of the most theology on the plan of salvation, the role of the Savior, and redemption in any scripture.

But before we get there, Mormon takes time to explain a story of debate and priestcraft with Zeezrom. Let's take a step back to learn about these techniques: narrative, themes, and names. This will help us recognize the significance of other scripture stories as be become better scriptorians.

Alma continues his missionary journey to the evil city of Ammonihah where we meet Amulek.

He seems great! Welcomes a prophet, visited by an angel....

Maybe this is a guy we can relate to.

Join me as we learn we may be a lot like Amulek.

Alma teaches us the model for how to come to God.

remember our captivity

Awaken unto God

Sing the Song of Redeeming Love

Mighty Change of Heart

Let's take a step back and do an episode of ALL ABOUT.

I want to look at the book of Alma and how Alma the Younger and Mormon the editor put this book together. Are there clues in the message in what is here, the themes, structure, and common stories? Why all the war stories?

I owe a lot to the article in this post:

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/mi/17/

Join me as we look at the cosmic battle for Good v. Evil, the word v. the sword

We now move to the Book of Alma.

I want to take a few minutes to explain characterization in scripture. We have a perfect example of the use of descriptions, names, morality of characters, to help us understand scripture better. In this tragic story we learn of the death of a hero and the introduction of priestcrafts.

Let's learn more about how to read scripture.

Come, Follow Me

Mosiah 25 through 28 part 2

Choosing the Atoning Messiah

Mosiah writes a story for our day.

Covenants bring the people together.

Alma the Elder begins the Church - a UNIQUE idea and way to bring covenants and community together.

WOW, I love this time in Nephite History.