Grandmas Scripture Stories

Corianton served a mission with his brothers Helaman and Shiblon, his father Alma, Amulek, and Zeezrom.  Corianton did not obey the mission rules.  He did not do the things he was supposed to, and because of that people did not want to know about the church or God.  Alma talked to Corianton.  He had to get upset with him to make him understand he needed to do better.  Sometimes our parents might get upset with us, or talk to us sternley…for our good, so we will do better.  Alma loved his son.  Alma knew Corianton could follow his brothers examples and do better.  

Alma tells of his experience with an Angel of God.  His agony for 3 days and then his joy when he called on Christ.  HE counsels Helaman to use the scriptures to instruct the people.  Helaman is called to replace his father.  

Alma teaches the poor Zoramites that to gain a testimony you have to plant the word of God and allow it to grow like a seed.  

Korihor was an anti-christ. He went around preaching there was no Christ.  He said the church was telling people false things to make them follow their leaders.  He said they did this so people would pay them.  Alma said he had never taken any money to lead the church and did it because the teachings of the church make people happy.  HE also said “i have all things that prove there is a god! the earth and all things created on it!”  and he told Korihor he knew he was lying.

Alma and Ammon and his brothers meet after serving their missions for 14 years.  Their joy is so great that Ammon passes out (that is great joy).  They catch each other up on what has happened for the past 14 years.  They are overjoyed that each of them has continued to center their lives on Christ.  

The Anti Nephi Lehi’s have burried their weapons of war.  They have repented and covenanted with God that they will never fight or break God’s commandments again.  They are so faithful that when the Lamanites come to fight them, they kneel down and pray instead of fighting back.  1,005 are killed before the Lamanites stop and realize they truly will not fight.  Many of the Lamanites are so sorry they kneel down next to the Anti Nephi Lehi’s and join them.  In the scriptures we read those that died were taken straight to Heaven to God.  And many more Lamanites changed and repented that day and came to know God.  

Ammon and his brothers were given permission by Lamoni and his father to preach the gospel to all the Lamanites.  Many converted.  Once they learned the gospel they no longer wanted to be called Lamanites.  They wanted a new name that showed their faith.  They chose the name Anti Nephi Lehi’s – which means the mirror image (or like) Nephi and Lehi.  They choose to bury their weapons to show God they never wanted to kill or go to war again.  What things in your life do you need to bury to show God you have truly repented and want to follow Him? 

Ammon is going with King Lamoni to free his brothers from prison.  On the way, they meet King Lamoni’s father.  King Lamoni’s father has been taught, and taught his people his entire life, that the Nephites are their enemies.  He tells his son, King Lamoni to kill Ammon.  King Lamoni has been converted to God and he loves Ammon for bringing him to the truth.  He refuses to kill Ammon, even though his father, the King of all the Lamanites, has commanded him to.  The king is so upset he turns to hurt his son.  Ammon protects his son and is even able to hurt the King if he chooses.  King Lamoni says he will give Ammon anything he wants, even half his kingdom if he will spare his life.  Ammon asks that Lamoni can still be king of his land, and rule the way he chooses, and that his brothers will be freed.  Lamoni’s father is stunned.  Ammon did not ask for anything for himself.  He grants Ammon’s desires.  

Ammon rescues the kings flocks!  He slays 7 of the Lamanites trying to steal from the King.  The other servants and King Lamoni think Ammon is the Great Spirit?  Ammon teaches them all about God.  King Lamoni passes out and is converted!