Alma 13 - 16

Alma 8 - 12

Alma 5 - 7

Mosiah 29 - Alma 4

Mosiah 25 - 28

Alma, having fled from King Noah, repents of his sins and begins to teach the words of Abinadi. He baptizes converts at the waters of Mormon and establishes a church of God. King Noah discovers the church and sends an army to destroy it, but Alma and his 450 converts flee into the wilderness for safety.

The Lamanites attack the Nephites and King Noah, along with his high priests, abandon their people and families and flee into the wilderness, where Noah suffers death by fire. The Nephites become subjects to the Lamanites and Noah's son Limhi reigns as the Nephite king, but now as a tributary monarch under the Lamanites.

Ammon arrives from Zarahemla, giving King Limhi hope knowing that the people of Zarahemla have not been destroyed. Together, Ammon and Limhi devise a plan to escape from the Lamanites, and along with their flocks and herds, they all flee into the wilderness. Ammon leads them through the wildersness until they find refuge in Zarahemla.

Meanwhile, Alma, having established a peaceful existense in the wilderness, are discovered by the Lamanite army searching for Limhi. Noah's wicked high priests are also discovered but give their allegience to the Lamanites, and become taskmasters over Alma and his people. The people suffer burdens, afflictions and persecutions but remain faithful and pray to God for deliverence. The Lord helps Alma and the saints escape their capture and make their way to freedom in Zarahemla.

We learn of the wicked saga of King Noah's reign, marking a dark chapter in the Book of Mormon. It highlights the moral decay and oppressive rule under King Noah, who abandoned his father's righteous ways, indulged in immorality, and burdened his people with heavy taxes to satisfy his lavish lifestyle. This reign is marked by widespread idolatry and wickedness as Noah desecrates the temple and leads his people astray.

We meet Abinadi, a courageous prophet who denounces society's iniquities under King Noah's disastrous leadership. Abinadi boldly warns of the dire consequences of sin and foretells the coming of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need for true repentance. His message provides a stark contrast to the prevailing corruption and foreshadows the grim fate awaiting King Noah and his followers.

Introducing Alma, one of Noah's wicked high priests who believes in Abinadi's words and defends him in Noah's court. Alma is rejected and flees for his life, beginning a journey of repentance and transformation, setting the stage for future reformations.

The prophet Abinadi, despite facing severe persecution, including imprisonment and a death sentence, boldly stands resolute, becoming a martyr for his unwavering testimony of the coming salvation through Christ.

Explore the daring expedition led by Ammon, leader of the courageous men sent by King Mosiah, to venture into the treacherous wilderness in search of the lost Nephite friends who, decades earlier, had returned to the land of Lehi-Nephi. Despite the challenges, including wandering for forty days, Ammon and his group finally encounter King Limhi, only to face an unexpected imprisonment.

King Limhi, once he discovers the identity of Ammon, glorifies God and reveals his struggle under Lamanite oppression. The bondage by the Lamanites with no hope of deliverance, underpins his joy knowing now that the people of Zarahemla are alive, fostering hope for liberation from their plight.

We learn the history from the chronicles of Zeniff, highlighting his leadership during times of peace and strife. Zeniff's account provides insights into the Nephite-Lamanite conflicts, the intricate politics at play, and Zeniff's spiritual awakening as he places trust in divine intervention.

In this episode, we hear the powerful address by King Benjamin, as he delivers an inspiring and transformative message to his people. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's own weaknesses and the need for divine mercy through faith in Jesus Christ. The episode covers the heartfelt response of the multitude who were moved to repentance and renewed dedication to the teachings of Christ.

Listen to King Benjamin's expansive insight into the doctrines of the atonement and the profound conditions necessary for salvation. The message extends to encouraging a life of humility, charity, and service, offering timeless insights into living righteously and caring for others generously.

Key themes include the transformation of the spirit, the significance of covenants with God, and the persistent remembrance of one's divine identity and purpose. 

After Grandfather Mosiah led the Nephites north out of the land of Nephi, across the wilderness and into Zarahemla, he eventually turns the kingdom over to his son Benjamin. Thus ends the small plates, and now Mormon picks up on his transcription of the large plates of Nephi.

Amaleki, the keeper of the sacred plates, having no children, turns the plates over to King Benjamin. During this time, the Lamanites somehow found their way across the wilderness and fought great battles against King Benjamin and the Nephites but were driven out of the land and back to the land of Nephi.

King Benjamin had 3 sons, and one of them was named Mosiah, after his grandfather Mosiah, and it is this grandson's name from which this book is named.

This episode covers the famous teachings of King Benjamin, who emphasizes service to one's fellow beings as synonymous with serving God, inspires moral rectitude, and establishes an exemplary model of selfless leadership. Furthermore, the profound insights into the human condition, that the natural man is an enemy to God. He proclaims the necessity of the atonement through Jesus Christ and that by no other name can salvation be given. He prophesies of the coming of Christ and the need to seek forgiveness through and by His atonement as though Christ had already come.