Jul 21, 2024

Come, Follow Me

The first principle in the gospel of Jesus Christ is faith—but how do we actually exercise it? The Book of Mormon prophet Alma the Younger related faith to a seed to help us understand the principle: 

Jul 14, 2024

Come, Follow Me

In Alma 31, we read about Alma struggling to lead a large group of people who were perverting the ways of the Church. This aftermath of Korihor preaching false doctrine forced Alma to call the apostate Zoramites to repentance. During his previous missionary experience, Alma had learned that the gospel “had [a] more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else . . . therefore [he] thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God” (Alma 31:5). When we study and act on the word of God, He can help us make lasting change in our lives. 

Jul 11, 2024

Volunteer Spotlights

“I think everyone should learn about Wilford Woodruff and the work being accomplished by the Project,” says Cliff Simpson, volunteer for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. “Wilford Woodruff made possibly the greatest impact on doctrine and practice in the Church of any prophet other than Joseph Smith.”

Jul 7, 2024

Come, Follow Me

Many Nephites thought the Lamanites were irredeemable. Perhaps they thought the Lamanites had gone too far, had committed too many sins, to be saved by the Lord. I wonder if we think of some groups of people or individuals in that way today—maybe even ourselves. Has anyone really gone so far down the path of sin that Jesus Christ’s redeeming power can’t reach them?

Jul 2, 2024

Big Questions

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe “that God has revealed” and “will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” (Articles of Faith 1:9). However, change can be unsettling after we have already gotten into a routine. Ordinances, policies, and procedures serve as a mechanism for us to have spiritual experiences. When these things change, it can be hard. So, why do Church policies and procedures change? 

Jun 30, 2024

Come, Follow Me

Usually while studying Alma chapters 17 to 22, we focus on Ammon, the conversion of King Lamoni, and the differences between the missions of Ammon and his brethren. We also study the teaching methods of Ammon and his brethren, looking for ways to touch those around us with the Spirit. However, I like to focus on a woman who became an instrument in the Lord’s hands, who didn’t hesitate to share her testimony with others: Abish, the Lamanite servant of the queen. 

Jun 23, 2024

Come, Follow Me

When Alma taught the people in Ammonihah about covenants and ordinances performed through the power of the holy priesthood, he explained, “Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order, and this that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord” (Alma 13:16).

Jun 16, 2024

Come, Follow Me

Our knowledge of Jesus Christ as our Redeemer is one of the primary reasons missionaries and members around the world share the gospel with others. In the Book of Mormon, Alma and Amulek testified boldly of Jesus Christ and clarified His mission and role as our Savior. 

Jun 11, 2024

Volunteer Spotlights

Meet Susan Vickers, a volunteer for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. Susan works on the Transcription Team, transcribing a wide variety of historical documents. 

Jun 9, 2024

Come, Follow Me

The word “heart” is used in multiple different ways throughout the scriptures. It can refer to a location for receiving revelation, the center of a people’s values, or a person’s spiritual core. In this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson, it represents a tool for deep reflection.