lecture 6 Flashcards
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7. Alma 43-51: Be able to discuss: 1) Possible reasons why there is so much discussion about warfare in the Book of Mormon
Mormon and moroni were generals and had their own civilization destroyed by warfare
There was a lot of warfare at the time
Conflict is part of the human experience
BOM prophets saw our day which would be a time of conflict, warefare and blood.
Lessons and principles we learn about warfare can help us in our own spiritual lives.
2) The principles of warfare in the Book of Mormon
- war is justified by self defense
Preparation is necessary
Prayer
Faith in the lord and obedience
Follow the prophet
Seek peace
Self-defense and liberty
Don’t celebrate bloodshed, but it may be necessary
The righteous will be saved eternally
3) Know the three kinds of warfare that we are all involved with
Good versus evil
Defending the faith
Actual wards
4) Principles of warfare that we can learn and apply in our own spiritual lives. What are spiritual fortifications, armor, defend title of liberty. What does President Nelson exhort us to do to prepare?
Follow the prophets
Spiritual prep
President Nelson said to end conflicts in your heart, your home, and your life
1. get on covenant path
2. Daily repentance
Learn about god and how he works
Seek and expect miracles
43-50: Zoramite and Amalickiahite Wars. Who are the Zoramites, Amalekites and Amalickiahites? Why did they unite with the Lamanites? Know the basic cause of these wars and how the Nephites prepared and fought. What was the result of the wars?
All are decenters (apostates): they stirred up with and joined the lamanites
-lamanites wanted to bring nephites into bondage, desotry families and take them away from liberty
46:12-27: Know the values of the Title of Liberty. 46:35: What happened to anyone who would not covenant to support freedom?
Memory of god, religion, freedom, peace, wives, children; anyone who would not support freedom was killed
48:11-17: Captain Moroni. Why is he a great man and leader? How did he compare with Amalickiah?
Rejiced in them; loved them; humbly saught God’s help in perserving life
45:1-17: Know Alma’s prophecy.
the nephites will be destroyed
45:18-19: What happened to Alma? Why was Moses translated? 45:23: What happened among Nephites?
Alma died on a journey; was never heard of again
Moses and elijah translated in order to bring keys to the Mount
47: In general how did Amalickiah become the leader of the Lamanite? What happened to him?
he is a symbol of the power of the atonement; very imperfect
THROUGH FRAUD, DECEIT, MURDER
50:17-24: Know Mormon’s conclusion. Who was Teancum, Nephihah, Pahoran, Morianton, what did he attempt to do and what happened to him?
All strong nephite leaders; Mormon highlights the ongoing struggles of the Nephites, both in terms of military conflict with the Lamanites and internal dissensions, such as Morianton’s rebellion. Mormon’s broader conclusion throughout these chapters is a reflection on how the Nephites faced these challenges with varying levels of success but were continually influenced by pride and the instability that came with leadership disputes and conflicts.
51: Who were the king-men and the freemen and what did they attempt to do? What happened to the king-men who refused to defend the country? What happened to Amalickiah?
The king-men attempted to overthrow the system of judges and establish a monarchy, with Amalickiah attempting to become the king himself.
The freemen, led by Pahoran (the chief judge at the time), resisted this attempt and fought to preserve their system of government.
