Day 85- Ether 8

What is happening?

1. Secret combinations seek to slay the king.
2. These are of the devil and result in the destruction of nations.
3. We are warned of secret combinations that will seek to overthrow are nation.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 26 "Wherefore, I, Moroni, am commanded to write these things that evil may be done away, and that the time may come that Satan may have no power upon the hearts of the children of men, but that they may be persuaded to do good continually, that they may come unto the fountain of all righteousness and be saved."

Day 85- Ether 7

What is happening?

1. Orihah executes judgment in righteousness.
2. Rival kingstms are set up.
3. Prophets condemn them and ask the people to repent.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 25 "And he did execute a law throughout all the land, which gave power unto the prophets that they should go whitersoever they would; and by this cause the people were brought unto repentance."

Day 85- Ether 6

What is happening?

1. The Brother of Jared comes down with the stones.
2. The winds will drive the barges to the promised land.
3. They arrive. Orihah is appointed king.
4. Jared and his brother die.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 10 "And thus they were driven forth; and no moster of the sea could break them, neither whale that could mar them; and they did have light continuallly, whether it was above the water or under the water."

Day 84- Ether 5

What is happening?

1.  Three witnesses will stand as a testimony of the truthfulness of this book.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 4 "And in the mouth of three witnesses shall these things be established; and the testimony of three, and this work, in the which shall be shown forth the power of God and also his word, of which the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost bear record--and all this shall stand as a testimony against the world at the last day."

Day 84- Ether 4

What is happening?

1. Moroni is commanded to seal up the writings of the brother of Jared.
2. These words will not be revealed until men have faith like the brother of Jared.
3. We are commanded to repent and be saved. 

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 13 "Come unto me, O ye Gentiles, and I will show unto you the greater things, the knowledge which is hid up because of unbelief."

Day 84- Ether 3

What is happening?

1.  The Brother of Jared brings rocks for God to touch to provide light in the barges.
2. He sees God's finger and is scared.
3. He has so much faith that he is able to see Christ's whole body.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 5 "Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men."

Day 84- Ether 2

What is happening?

1.  The Jaredites prepare to go to the promised land.
2. This choice land provides freedom as long as the people remain worthy.
3. They build barges. The brother of Jared is asked by the lord to prepare a way to provide light in these barges.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 12 "Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ, who hath been manifested by the things which we have written."

Day 83- Ether 1

What is happening?

1. The brother of Jared asks that God not confound the languages.
2. This is done for Jared's friends and family.
3. The Lord will take them to a choice land.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 43 "And there will I bless thee and thy seed, and raise up unto me of thy seed, and of the seed of thy brother, and they who shall go with thee, a great nation. And there shall be none greater than the nation which I will raise up unto me of they seed, upon all the face of the earth. And thus I will do unto thee because this long time ye have cried unto me."

Day 83- Mormon 9

What is happening?

1.  Mormoni calls upon those who do not believe in Christ to repent.
2. Signs will follow those who believe.
3. We must keep the commandments.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. "Who shall say that it was not a miracle that by his word the heaven and the earth should be; and by the power of his word man was created of the dust of the earth; and by the power of his word have miracles been wrought?"

Day 82- Mormon 8

What is happening?

1. The Lamanites want to destroy the Nephites.
2. The Book of Mormon will come forth by the power of God.
3. The record will come forth in a day of wickedness.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 14 "And I am the same who hideth up this record unto the Lord; the plates thereof are of no worth, because of the commandment of the Lord. For he truly saith that no one shall have them to get gain; but the record thereof is of great worth; and whoso shall bring it to light, him will the Lord bless."

Day 82- Mormon 7

What is happening?

1. Mormon wants the people to believe in Christ and be saved.
2. All who believe the Bible will also believe in the Book of Mormon

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 9 "For behold, this is written for the intent that ye may believe that; and if ye believe that y e will believe this also; and if ye believe this ye will know concerning your fathers, and also the marvelous works which were wrought by the power of God among them."

Day 82- Mormon 6

What is happening?

1. The final battles continue.
2. Mormon hides the records in the hill Cumorah.
3. The Lamanites win.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 17 "O ye fair ones, how could ye have departed from the ways of the Lord! O ye fair ones, how could ye have rejected that Jesus, who stood with open arms to receive you!"

Day 81- Mormon 5

What is happening?

1. Mormon leads the Nephite armies again.
2. The Book of Mormon will come forth to convince all Israel of Jesus.
3. The Lamanites will receive the gospel from the Gentiles in the latter days.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 21 "And also the Lord will remember the prayers of the righteous, which have been put up unto him from them."

Day 81- Mormon 4

What is happening?

1. War continues.
2. Women and children are sacrified to idols.
3. The Lamanites begin to overcome the Nephites.

Day 81- Mormon 3

What is happening?

1. Mormon tells the Nephites to repent and be spared.
2. He refuses to lead them because they do not have faith in God.
3. We need to join the church.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 21 "And also that ye may believe the gospel of Jesus Christ, which ye shall have among  you; and also that the Jews, the covenant people of the Lord, shall have other witness besides him whom they saw and heard, that Jesus, whom they slew, was the very Christ and the very God."

Day 80- Mormon 2

What is happening?

1. Mormon is the leader of the Nephite army when he is 16!
2. Mormon obtains the plates.
3. They continue with the wars. 

Favorite Verse?
Vs.23 "And it came to pass that I did speak unto my people, and did urge them with great energy, that they would stand boldly before the Lamanites and fight for their wives, and their children, and their houses, and their homes."

Day 80- Mormon 1

What is happening?

1. Ammaron teaches Mormon about the records. When he is 24, Mormon will get the records and write on them.
2.  Wickedness is throughout the land.
3. The Gadianton robbers are back.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 1 "And now I, Mormon, make a record of the things which I have both seen and heard, and call it the Book of Mormon."

Day 80- 4 Nephi 1

What is happening?

1.  The disciples form a church in all the land. All are converted.
2. They work miracles throughout the land.
3. A false church begins to arise in the land.
4. After 300 years, everyone is wicked. Ammaron hides the records.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 15 "And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people."

Day 79- 3 Nephi 30

What is happening?

1. We are commanded to repent.
2. We must come unto Christ that we might be numbered with the house of Israel.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 2 "Turn, all ye Gentiles, from your wicked ways; and repent of your evil doings, of your lyings and deceivings, and of your whoredoms, and of your secret abominations, and your idolatries, and of your murders, and your priestcrafts, and your envyings, and your strifes, and for all your wickedness and abominations, and come unto me, and be baptized in my name, that ye may receive a remission of your sings, and be filled with the Holy Ghost, that ye may be numbered with my people who are of the house of Israel."

Day 79- 3 Nephi 29

What is happening?

1. These words will come as a sign that the Lord is gathering Israel.
2. Thos that reject these revelations will be cursed.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 1 "And now behold, I saw unto you that when the Lord shall see fit, in his wisdom, that these saysings shall come unto the Gentiles according to his word, then ye may know that the covenant which the Father hath made with the children of Israel, concerning their restoriation to the lands of their inheritance, is already beginning to be fulfilled."

Day 79- 3 Nephi 28

What is happening?

1. 9 of the 12 ask to receive an assurance that they will inherit the Kingdom of God when they die.
2. 3 Nephites ask to remain on the earth until Jesus comes again.
3. They now minister among men.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 10 "And for this cause ye shall have fulness of joy; and ye shall sit down in the kingdom of my Father; yea, your joy shall be full,, even as the Father hath given me fulness of joy; and ye shall be even as I am, and I am even as the Father; and the Father and I are one;"

Day 78- 3 Nephi 27

What is happening?

1. The Church will be called by the name of  Christ.
2. Christ atoned for us.
3. We are commanded to repent and be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost. 

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 33 "And it came to pass that when Jesus had ended these sayings he said unto his disciples: Enter ye in at the strait gate; for strait is the gate, and narrow is the way that leads to life, and few there be that find it; but wide is the gate, and broad the way which leads to death, and many there be that travel therein, until the night cometh, wherein no man can work."

Day 78- 3 Nephi 26

What is happening?

1. Jesus expounds all things.
2. Children speak things that cannot be written.
3. The Church of Christ has things in common among them.  

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 19 "And they taught, and did minister one to another; and they had all things common among them, every man dealy justly, one with another."

Day 78- 3 Nephi 25

What is happening?

1. The wicked will be burned as stubble.
2. Eligah will return before that day. 

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 5 "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord;"
I love being part of the church and knowing that this has already happened!

Day 78- 3 Nephi 24

What is happening?

1.  Preparations for the Second Coming.
2. We must pay tithes and offererings, otherwise we are robbing God.
3. A book of remembrance is kept.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 16 "Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard; and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name."

Day 77- 3 Nephi 23

What is happening?

1.  Search the words of Isaiah.
2. Listen to the prophets.
3. Jesus expounds on all the scriptures. We should teach these things.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 5 "And whosoever will hearken unto my words and repenteth and is baptized, the same shall be saved. Search the prophetes, for many there be that testify of these things."

Day 77- 3 Nephi 22

What is happening?

1.  Stakes will be established.
2. Israel will be gathered.
3. We will triumph!

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 13 "And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of they children."

Day 77- 3 Nephi 21

What is happening?

1.  Israel will be gathered.
2. The Gentiles will be a free people in America.
3. The lost tribes will return.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 28 "Yea, and then shall the work commence, with the Father among all nations in preparing the way whereby his people may be gathered home to the land of their inheritance."

Day 76- 3 Nephi 20

What is happening?

1. Jesus administers the sacrement to the people again.
2. The Nephites are children of the prophets.
3. Others will be gathered to Jerusalem.

Day 76- 3 Nephi 19

What is happening?

1. The twelve minister to the people.
2. The people are baptized.
3. Jesus testifies of the exceeding faith of these Nephites.

Day 75- 3 Nephi 18

What is happening?

1. The sacrement is given.
2. The people are to always pray in Jesus's name.
3. The disciples are given power to confer the HOly Ghost.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 20 "And whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you."

Day 75- 3 Nephi 17

What is happening?

1. Jesus wants the people to pray for understanding.
2. He heals the sick.
3. He has the children come to him. Angels minister and fire encircle their little ones.

Favorite Verse?
Vs.21 "And when he had said these words, he wept, and the multitude bare record of it, and he took their little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them."

Day 75- 3 Nephi 16

What is happening?

1. Jesus will visit others.
2. In the last days, the gospel will first go to the Gentiles. Then it will go to the house of Israel.
3. God's people will see eye to eye when he brings again Zion.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 19 "Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem; for the Lord hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem."

Day 74- 3 Nephi 15

What is happening?

1. The law of Moses is fulfilled through Jesus Christ.
2. The Nephites are the other sheep which Christ spoke of in Jerusalem.
3. We are numbered in his flock.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 24 "But behold, ye have both heard my voice, and seen me; and ye are my sheep, and ye are numbed among those whom the Father hath given me."

Day 74- 3 Nephi 14

What is happening?

1. Judge not.
2. Beware of false prophets.
3. Salvation will come to those who do the will of the Father.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 8 "For everyone that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened."

Day 74- 3 Nephi 13

What is happening?

1. Jesus teaches the Nephites how to pray.
2. No man can serve two masters.
3. Seek first the kingdom of God.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 32 "For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things."
It is great to know that I have a father who knows what I need.

Day 74- 3 Nephi 12

What is happening?

1. Jesus calls the Twelve.
2. He gives the Beatitudes.
3. Men are commanded to be perfect.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 2 "And again, more blessed are they who shall believe in your words because that ye shall testify that ye have seen me, and that ye know that I am. Yea, blessed are they who shall believe in  your words, and come down intot he depths of humility and be baptized, for they shall be visitied with fire and with the Holy Ghost, and shall receive a remission of their sins."

Day 73- 3 Nephi 11

What is happening?

1. Christ comes down.
2. He invites the people to feel the marks in his hands.
3. He wants the people to be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I am so excited for the Second Coming. Reading through these verses is just so amazing. They each got a few moments with the Savior. What did they say? What did they think?

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 14 "Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world."
It is fun to think about when Christ comes again. I really believe that these things are going to be said to us. How did they feel as they walked up to Christ? What will I do when I get my chance? What will I say?

Day 73- 3 Nephi 10

What is happening?

1. There is silence.
2. The voice of Christ comes again. The people are promised that they will be gathered as a hen gathers her chickens.
3. The people have been preserved.
4. The scriptures have been fulfilled.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I try to imagine how life would have been. How would you feel if you were these people? It would be so exciting and so frightening as well.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 11 "And thus far were the scriptures fulfilled which had been spoken by the prophets."
They always will be! :)

Day 72- 3 Nephi 9

What is happening?

1. A voice is heard throughout all the land.
2. This voice tells people of the destruction that has taken place.
3. He invites men to come unto him and be saved.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 13 "O all ye that are spared because ye were more righteous than they, will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?"

Day 72- 3 Nephi 8

What is happening?

1. Christ crucifixion takes place. There are many tempests and earthquakes.
2. Many people are killed. Whole cities are sunk into the earth.
3. Darkness covers the land for three days.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 1 "And now it came to pass that according to our record, and we know our record to be true, for behold, it was a just man who did keep the record--for he truly did many miracles in the name of Jesus; and there was not any man who could be a mirable in the name of Jesus save he were cleansed every whit from his iniquity--"

Day 72- 3 Nephi 7

What is happening?

1. The government is destroyed. The people divide into tribes according to their families.
2. Nephi preaches repentance and faith in Christ.
3. Many repent and are baptized.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 21 "And it came to pass that the thirty and first year did pass away, and there were but few who were converted unto the Lord; but as many as were converted did truly signify unto the people that they had been visitied by the power and Spirit of God, which was in Jesus Christ, in whom they believed."

Day 71- 3 Nephi 6

What is happening?

1. The Nephites begin to prosper?
2. Pride comes again- surprised?
3. Prophets come to cry repentance and are slain.
4. The government is corrupted.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 18 "Now they did not sin ignorantly, for they knew the will of God concerning them, for it had been taught unto them; therefore they did wilfully rebel against God."
You cannot sin ignorantly. You know what you are doing.

Day 71- 3 Nephi 5

What is happening?

1. The Nephites repent of their sins.
2. Mormon writes the history of his people.
3. Israel will be gathered.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 3 "Therefore they did forsake all their sins, and their abominations, and their whoredoms, and did serve God with all diligence day and night."

Day 71- 3 Nephi 4

What is happening?

1. The Gadianton robbers are defeated by the Nephites.
2. Giddianhi is slain.
3. The Nephites praise God.

Favorite Verse?
Vs. 33 "And their hearts were swollen with joy, unto the gushing out of many tears, because of the great goodness of God in delivering them out of the hands of their enemies; and they knew it was because of their repentance and their humility that they had been delivered from an everlasting destruction."

Day 70- 3 Nephi 3

What is happening?

1. Giddianhi demands that the Nephites surrender themselves.
2. Gidgiddoni is appointed chief captain.
3. The Nephites assemble to defend themselves.

Day 70- 3 Nephi 2

What is happening?

1. Wickedness increases.
2. The Nephites and Lamanites try to defend themselves against the Gadianton robbers.
3. The Lamanites who are converted are called Nephites.

Day 70- 3 Nephi 1

What is happening?

1. Nephi the grandson of Helaman is keeping the records.
2. The righteous are going to be killed if the sign of Christ's birth is not given.
3. A new star arrives in the sky. The sign is given.
4. The Gadianton robbers come back.

Day 69- Helaman 16

What is happening?

1. Those that believe are baptized by Nephi.
2. The others tried to throw stones and shoot arrows at him, but they could not hit him.
3. They do not think it is reasonable to have a Christ.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 20 "But behold, we know that this is a wicked tradition, which has been handed down unto us by our fathers, to cause us that we should believe in some great and marvelous thing which should come to pass, but not among us, but in a land which is far distant, a land which we know not; therefore they can keep us in ignorance, for we cannot witness with our own eyes that they are true."
Seeing isn't always believing and believing isn't always seeing. Sometimes we just have to rely on faith.

Day 69- Helaman 15

What is happening?

1. Samuel the Lamanite calls the people of Nephi to repentance.
2. Some of the Lamanites are converted.
3. The Lord will be merciful unto them in the latter days.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 10 "And now, because of their steadfastness when they do believe in that thing which htey do believe, for because of their firmness when they are once enlightened, behold, the Lord shall bless them and prolong their days, notwithstanding their iniquity--"

Day 69- Helaman 14

What is happening?

1. Samuel the Lamanite prophesies that the Son of God will come in 5 years. A star will be a sign of his coming.
2. Whosoever shall believe on the Son of God, they will have everlasting life.
3. A sign of his death will be three days of darkness. Then He will rise again.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 30 "And now remember, remember my brether, that whosoever perisheth unto himself; and whosoever doeth inquity, doeth it unto himself; for behold, ye are free; ye are permitted to act for yourselves; for behold, God hath given unto you a knowledge and he hath made you free."

Day 68- Helaman 13

What is happening?

1. The Nephites are still in wickedness and the Lamanites are good.
2. Samuel the Lamanite goes to preach repentance to the people. They cast him out.
3. Samuel gets on the wall and continues to cry out to the people.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Samuel is willing to do anything to help the Nephites. What am I willing to do to spread the gospel of Christ?

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 4 "And it came to pass that they would not suffer that he should enter into the city; therefore he went and got upon the wall thereof, and stretched forth his hand and cried with a loud voice, and prophesied unto the people whatsoever things the Lord put into his heart."
God will give his message to His prophets.

Day 68- Helaman 12

What is happening?

1. Pride comes to the people. The Lord chastens them.
2. God is all powerful.
3. In the day of judgment, men will gain everlasting life or everlasting damnation.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Pride is always the first evil to come. It leads to everything else. We need to watch ourselves so that we do  not allow pride to enter our lives. That is how Satan gets his hold.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 1 "And thus we can behold how false, and also the unsteadiness of the hearts of the children of men; yea, we can see that the Lord in his great infinite goodness doth bless and prosper those who put their trust in him."
It is so easy to be blessed. We just have to put trust in our father and our brother. That is all they ask. Come on. I know that I am guilty of not always trusting them. It is something we all can improve on.

Day 67- Helaman 11

What is happening?

1. The secret band of robbers did continue their work of destruction.
2. Nephi asks the Lord to bring a famine to the land to stir the people to remember God.
3. The people are humbled. Rain falls upon the earth again.
4. The robbers rise again. People begin to rise in pride again.

Day 67- Helaman 10

What is happening?

1. Nephi is blessed because of his faith. He is given the power of sealing.
2. He has power to do whatever he wishes.
3. He commands the people to repent.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Those that follow the commandments without fearing will be blessed.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 4 "Blessed art thou, Nephi, for those things which thou hast done; for I have beheld how thou hast with unwearingness declared the word, which I have given unto thee, unto this people. And thou has not feared them, and hast not sought thine own life, but hast sought my will, and to keep my commandments."
This is what we should always be striving for.

Day 66- Helaman 9

What is happening?

1. Men are sent to check to see if the words that Nephi spoke were true.
2. The chief judge was dead. They think the men did it.
3. Nephi proves that the brother is the murder. He is accepted by some as a prophet.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 40 "And now there were some among the people, who said that Nephi was a prophet."
It only takes a few to begin to believe. This is what Nephi needs!

Day 66- Helaman 8

What is happening?

1. The Gadianton robbers are angry at Nephi's words. They try to get the people to revile against him.
2. Nephi testifies that the Chief Judge was murdered.
3. He says that the judge was murdered by his brother.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 12 "And now behold, if God gave unto this man such power, then why should ye dispute among yourselves, and say that he hath given unto me no power whereby I may know concerning the judgments that shall come upon you except ye repent?"
We do have a prophet today. He speaks the words of God. He does know the past and the future. He gives us refelation to live by.

Day 66- Helaman 7

What is happening?

1. People reject all the words of Nephi. He returns again to the land of his nativity.
2. The people are in a state of awful wickedness. Gadianton robbers have taken over.
3. Nephi bows down to pray on top of the tower in the garden of Nephi.
4. He calls the people to repent.

How does this apply to my life?

1. As soon as we let a little pride in our hearts, it continues to grow until it has taken over every aspect of our lives. Even here it leaks into the government. We should not let it start.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 20 "O, how could you have forgotten your God in the very day that he has delivered you?"
I feel like sometimes this is me. I feel like sometimes I forget to thank Heavenly Father for all that he has given me. I need to be better at doing this.

Day 65- Helaman 6

What is happening?

1. The Lamanites become more righteous than the Nephites.
2. The Lamanites and Nephites get along!
3. Pride comes again.
4. Satan stirs up the hearts of the Nephites. A band of robbers is created.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 36 "And thus we see the Lord began to pour out his Spirit upon the Lamanites, because of their easiness and willingness to believe in his words."
We are never forced to listen. The Gospel is never pushed at us. It is only given to us when we want it. We have to work for it.

Day 65- Helaman 5

What is happening?

1. Nephi and Lehi preach the world of God all the remainder of their days.
2. Build upon the rock of our Redeemer.
3. They brought many people to Christ.
4. They are encircled by fire.
5. They continue to call repentance.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 45 "And behold, the Holy Spirit of God did come down from heaven, and did enter into their hearts, and they were filled as if with fire, and they could speak forth marvelous words."
Amazing. This is the dream of every missionary. They want to be able to speak these marvelous words and bring many to the Gospel.

Day 64- Helaman 4

What is happening?

1. There begins to be many dissensions in the church.
2.  The Nephites are defeated because of their wickedness.
3. The Church begins to dwindle.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 24 "And they saw that they had become weak, like unto their brethern, the Lamanites, and that the Spirit of the Lord did no more preserve them; yea, it had withdrawn from them because the Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples--"

Day 64- Helaman 3

What is happening?

1.  Some of the Nephites move northward.
2. Thousands are converted.
3. Nephi- the son of Helaman fills the judgment seat.
4. Pride begins to come into the land.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Pride is the first thing that happens before contention.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 28 "Yeah, thus we see that the gate of heaven is open unto all, even to those who will believe on the name of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God."
I love this. I know that this is true, because I have seen in in my own life. As I have been learning to trust in Heavenly Father a lot more, I see all these blessings coming into my life as well. It is amazing to see happen.

Day 63- Helaman 2

What is happening?

1. Helaman's son Helaman takes the judgment seat.
2. Gadianton robbers are formed. They want to kill Helaman.
3. Helaman's servent kils Kishkumen. The Gadianton robbers run away.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 2 "And it came to pass that Helaman, who was the son of Helaman, was appointed to fill the judgment seat by the voice of the people."
I love seeing democracy in the Book of Mormon.

Day 63- Helaman 1

What is happening?

1. Pahoran's son Pahoran takes the judgment seat. He is killed by Kishkumen. Pacumeni takes the judgement seat.
2. Coriantumr takes the Lamanite army against Zarahemla. He kills Pacumeni.
3. Moroniha retakes Zarahemla and kills Coriantumr.

Day 63- Alma 63

What is happening?

1. Helaman passes on the records to Shiblon.
2. Moroni dies.
3. Many Nephites travel to northward.
4. Moronihah defeats the Lamanites.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 2 "And he was a just man, and he did walk uprightly before God; and he did observe to do good continually, to keep the commandments of the Lord his God; and also did his brother."
This reminds me so much of our prophets and apostles. We are so lucky to have them! :)

Day 62- Alma 62-

What is happening?

1. Moroni is filled with the faithfulness of Pahoran.
2. Moroni raises the standard of liberty.
3. The Lamanites are driven out of the land.
4. The church is built up again.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Good will always win. There are always moments of doubt, but in the end it is going to be triumphant.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 49 "But notwithstanding their riches, or their strength, or their prosperity, they were not lifted up in the pride of their eyes; neither were they slow to remember the Lord their God; but they did humble themselves exceedingly before him."
Yay! :)

Day 62- Alma 61

What is happening?

1. Moroni receives an answer from Pahoran (finally).
2. Pahoran was driven out by people who sought to take away the judgment seat.
3. A king was appointed.
4. Pahoran asks for help.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 17- "Gather together whatsoever force ye can upon your march hither, and we will go speedily against those dissenters, in the strength of our God according to the faith which is in us."

I love how they continue to have faith in God. Even after all of their trials, they know who to trust and who can help them. This is so inspiring to me. I am never forced to leave my land or to fight for my religion. Even still, they were able to keep the faith. :)

Day 61- Alma 60

What is happening?

1. Moroni gets angry with Pahoran because he did not send help.
2. The Nephites are suffering.
3. Moroni even threatens to fight against the government if he does not get help soon.

How does this apply to my life?

1. It is nice to see that Moroni is a man too. He gets upset over things that would be upsetting.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 36 "Behold, I am Moroni, your chief captain. I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country. And thus I close mine epistle."
Why can't we have a man like this leading our country?

Day 61- Alma 59

What is happening?

1. Moroni sends an epistle to Pahoran asking for help.
2. The Lamaintes take the city of Nephiha.
3. Moroni is upset with the government because of their indifference.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 13 "And it came to pass that Moroni was angry with the government, because of their indifference concerning the freedom of their country."
I definately feel like this sometimes!

Day 61- Alma 58

What is happening?

1. They take the city Manti.
2. The Lamanites withdraw.
3. The people are going through some hard times and pray to God for help.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 10 "Therefore we did pour out our souls in prayer to God, that he would strengthen us and deliver us out of the hands of our enemies, yea, and also give us strength that we might retain our cities, and our lands, and our possessions, for the support of our people."
Again, it is always about having faith in God. That is the secret to success.

Day 60- Alma 57

What is happening?

1. Helaman talks about the taking of Antiparah.
2. The Ammonites join the fight.
3. Gid reports the slaying and the escape of the Lamanite prisoners.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 27 "Now this was the faith of these of whom I have spoken; they are young, and their minds are firm, and they do put their trust in God continually."
This is how success is brought about. Love it!

Day 60- Alma 56

What is happening?

1. Moroni recieves an epistle from Helaman about the people in that quarter of the land.
2. Helaman recounts the war with the Lamanites.
3. The 2000 stripling warriors fight without getting slain.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Even the weak can become strong. Those that look like they will not succeed can go through a whole war and not get slain.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 56 "But behold, to my great joy, there had not one soul of them fallen to the earth; yea, and they had fought as if with the strength of God; yea, never were men known to have fought with such miraculous strength; and with such mighty power did they fall upon the Lamanites, that they did frighten them; and for this cause did the Lamanites deliver themseves as prisoners of war."
I love the way Helaman talks about his 'sons'. :)

Day 59- Alma 55

What is happening?

1. Moroni will not exchange prisoners.
2. The Nephite prisoners give wine to the Lamanite guards. They become free.
3. The city of Gid is taken without bloodshed.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 31 "But behold, the Nephites were not slow to remember the Lord their God in this their time of affliction. They could not be taken in their snares; yea, they would not partake of their wine, save they had first given some of the Lamanite prisoners."
This is the secret to success. Always remember God and never drink wine.

Day 59- Alma 54

What is happening?

1. Ammoron and Moroni negotiate for the exchange of prisoners.
2. Moroni wants the Lamanites to stop.
3. Ammoron wants the Nephites to lay down their weapons and become subject to the Lamanites.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 9 "And now behold, we are prepared to receive you; yea, and except you withdraw your purposes, behold, ye will pull down the wrath of that God whom you have rejected upon you, even to your utter destruction."
Which side are you on?

Day 59- Alma 53

What is happening?

1. The Laminite prisoners were forced to bury their dead.
2. Dissensions among the Nephites give rise for Lamanite victories.
3. Helaman takes command of 2000 stripling warriors.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 20 "And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity;but behold, this was not all-- they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted."
This is the kind of man I want to marry. They are amazing!

Day 58- Alma 52

What is happening?

1. Ammoron succeeds Amalickiah as king of the Lamanites.
2. The Nephites are victorious in the war against the Lamanites.
3. Mulek is retaken.

Day 58- Alma 51

What is happening?

1. The king-men want a king.
2. Pahoran and the freemen are supported by the majority of the people
3. Teancum killsAmalickiah.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 7 "And it came to pass that this matter of their contention was settled by the voice of the people. And it came to pass that the voice of the people came in favor of the freemen, and Pahoran retained the judgment-seat, which caused much rejoicing among the brethern of Pahoran and also many of the people of liberty, who also put the king-men to silence, that they durst not oppose but were obliged to maintain the cause of freedom."
I feel so lucky to live in the promised land. We have freedom. What more could we ask for?

Day 57- Alma 50

What is happening?

1. Moroni did not stop making preparations for war.
2. They continue to prosper.
3. Pahoran takes the judgment seat.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Continue to keep your defenses up.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 6 "Thus Moroni did prepare strongholds against the coming of their enemies, round about every city in all the land."
What am I doing to prepare myself for the comming temptations and wickedness? Am I continually preparing strongholds?

Day 57- Alma 49

What is happening?

1. The Nephites prepare for war. This was a big surprise to the Lamanites.
2. The Lamanites are unable to take the city. Amalickiah is mad.
3. The Nephites are happy!

How does this apply to my life?

1. Always make preparations to have a defense against evil. You never know when it is going to come.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 15 "But behold, to their astonishment, the city of Noah, which had hitherto been a weak place, had now, by the means of Moroni, become strong, yea, even to exceed the strength of the city Ammonihah."
Even weak things can become strong when the spirit is involved.

Day 56- Alma 48

What is happening?

1. Amalickiah is now king of the Lamanites. He puts them to war against the Nephites.
2. Moroni prepares his people to defend the cause of the Christians.
3. Moroni rejoices in liberty and freedom. He is a mighty man.

How does this apply to my life?

1.  Moroni is the kind of man that I want to marry.
2. I need to remember these values as I am looking for a husband.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 11 "And Moroni was a strong and a mighty man; he was  man of perfect understanding; yea, a man that did not delight in bloodshed; a man whose soul did joy in the liberty and the freedom of his country, and his brethern from bondage and slavery;"
Can I saw SWOON! Come on...where are these guys now?

Day 56- Alma 47

What is happening?

1. Amalikiah makes the Lamainties go to war against the Nephites.
2. He invites the king of the Nephites to come down the mountain to meet him. The king refuses several times.
3. Lehonti comes down. He is tricked and then killed. Amalikiah becomes king.

How does this apply to my life?

1.  Never lower your standards.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 11 "And it came to pass that when Lehonti received the message he durst not go down to the foot of the mount. And it came to pass that Amalickiah sent again the second time, desiring him to come down. And it came to pass that Lehonti would not; and he sent again the third time."
If only he had refused that last time. Even thuogh temptation knaws at us and tries to get us to come down. We should not. We should keep working. We should never come down.

Day 55- Alma 46

What is happening?

1. Many people do not hearken to the words of Helaman.
2. Amalickiah becomes king with his flattery.
3. Title of liberty!!

How does this apply to my life?

1. We need to remember the things that matter. We do not need a flattery man. We need a man like Moroni. Someone who actually cares about us.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 12 "And it came to pass that he rent his coat; and he took a piece thereof, and wrote upon it--In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children--and he fastened it upon the end of a pole."
I feel like we should take a page out of Moroni's book. These are the things that matter most. Sometimes we forget this.

Day 55- Alma 45

What is happening?

1. The Nephites are happy because the lord delivered them.
2. Alma's son Helaman believes all the words that his father has spoken.
3. The Nephi people will become extinct.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I wonder what Helaman was thinking as his father was telling him about the people becoming extinct. At this time, they have so much faith.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 7 "And he said: Yea, I will keep thy commandments with all my heart"
There is no middle ground. It is all or nothing.

Day 54- Alma 44

What is happening?

1. Moroni forces the Lamanites to make a covenant of peace. The other option is to be destroyed.
2. Zerahemnah refuses the offer. They continue to fight.
3. Moroni's armies defeat the Lamanites.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 4 "Now ye see that this is the true faith of God; yea, ye see that God will support, and keep, and perserve us, so long as we are faithful unto him, and unto our faith, and our religion; and never will the Lord suffer that we shall be destroyed expect  we should fall into transgression and deny our faith."
The Lord promises to protect us from everything, so long as we are faithful. Does there need to be any other reason to continue to be faithful?

Day 54- Alma 43

What is happening?

1. Alma and his sons preach the word.
2. Lamanites go to war against the Nephites
3. Moroni arms the Nephites and the Lord shows Alma what the Lamanites are planning to do.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs.45 "Nevertheless, the Nephites were inspired by a better cause, for they were not fighting for monacrchy nor power but they were fighting for their homes and their liberties, their wives and their children, and teir all, yea, for their rites of worship and their church."

Day 53- Alma 42

What is happening?

1. This life is the time to repent and serve God.
2. The Fall brought temperal and spiritual death upon all mankind.
3. God gives mercy and justice. Mercy comes from the Atonement.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 30 "O my son, I desire that ye should deny the justice of God no more. Do not endeavor to excuse yourself in the lesat point because of your sins, by denying the justice of God; but do you let the justice of GOd, and his mercy, and his long-suffering having full sway in your heart; and let it bring you down in the dust in humility."

Day 53- Alma 41

What is happening?

1. After the Resurrection, men will be put into a state of endless happiness or endless misery.
2. Wickedness never was happiness.
3. Everyone will be restored again.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Where do I want to be for eternity? Happiness or misery.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 3  "And it is requisite with the justice of God that men should be judged according to their works; and if their works were good in this life, and the desires of their hearts were good, that they should also, at the last day, be restored unto that which is good."
:)

Day 53- Alma 40

What is happening?

1. Christ bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead.
2. No one knows the time that Christ will come again.
3. There is a life after death- paradise and prison.

How does this apply to my life?

1. This is something that a lot of people don't know. We are so lucky to have this information.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 25 "And then shall the righteous shine forth in the kingdom of God."
Love this. There is hope. There is something to look forward to, yet we still need to enjoy life.

Day 52- Alma 39

What is happening?

1. Alma is talking to his son Corianton.
2. Corianton has not made the best choices.
3. If you deny the Holy Ghost it is one of the worst sins.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 10 "And I command you to take it upon you to counsel with your elder brothers in your undertakings; for behold, thou art in thy youth, and ye stand in need to be nourished by your brothers. And give heed to their counsel."
I think that this not only is representive of our earthly brothers, but our spiritual brothers. This can be Jesus Christ, as well as prophets of our day and of past days. We need to give heed to the word of those that are more inspired of us. We always have things to learn.

Day 52- Alma 38

What is happening?

1. Alma is talking to his son Shiblon.
2. Alma tells his son his conversion story.
3. Salvation comes through Christ.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 2 "And now, my son, I trust that I shall have great joy in you, because of your steadiness and your faithfulness unto God; for as you have commenced in your youth to look to the Lord your God, even so I hope that you will continue in keeping his commandments; for blessed is he that endureth to the end."
We bring joy to our parents when we are faithful. Am I bringing joy to my early parents and my heavenly parents in my actions? I want to be. I would do anything to make them all happy and proud of me.

Day 52- Alma 37

What is happening?

1. Alma commands his son Helaman to keep the records.
2. These records are preserved for a wise purpose.
3. Miracles are worked through small means.

How does this apply to my life?

1. These records were preserved for me. What am I going to do with them? Am I using them to make all the work worth it?

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 14 "And now remember, my son, that God has entrusted you with these things, which are sacred, which he has kept sacred, and also which he will keep and preserve for a wise purpose in him, that he may show forth his power unto future generations."
I try to imagine Joseph Smith translating this verse. What was he feeling? Was he getting emotional? I think it it were me, I would be just blown out of my mind. It is amazing to know that these records were really preserved for us! It is amazing.

Day 51- Alma 36

What is happening?

1. Alma talking to his son Helaman.
2. Alma testifies that he saw an angel and was converted.
3. He tells of his story.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 3 "And now, O my son Helaman, behodl, thou art in they youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials,and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day."
This is one of my favorite scriptures of all time because of the wonderful message that it teaches.

Day 51- Alma 35

What is happening?

1. The Zoramites would not harken unto the words of Amulek.
2. The believers are cast out.
3. Lamanites go to war against the Nephites.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 16 "Therefore, he caused that his sons should be gathered together, that he might give unto them every one his charge, seperately, concerning the things pertaining unto righteousness. And we have an account of his commandments, which he gave unto them according to his own record."
I believe that this is what happened in the premortal life. I think that Heavenly Father sat each of us down and gave us a calling. It is still our choice whether to follow our "charge".

Day 50- Alma 34

What is happening?

1. Amulek speaks of the coming of Christ.
2. We should plan the word in our hearts to experiment of its goodness.
3. Eternal life is based on faith and repentance

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 32 "For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors."
Sometimes, I like to procrastinate my school work. My salvation is something that I should not procrastinate. I admit that sometimes it is hard not to feel like you can do it tomorrow...but someday there will not be a tomorrow to do it.

Day 50- Alma 33

What is happening?

1. Alma reads the words of Zenos.
2. We can pray anywhere anytime.
3. Zenock taught of the mercy.

How does this apply to my life?

1. It is very interesting being here at BYU. You can be walking almost anywhere on campus and see someone praying.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 19 "Behold, he was spoken of by Moses; yea, and behold a type was raised up in the wilderness, that whosoever would look upon it might live. And many did look and live."
THey were given such an easy task. Still, many did not look. Am I one of these people that hardens my heart when we are given simple things to do?

Day 49- Still Sick

So, I am on day 49. That is absolutely crazy!! I am so glad for the experiences that I have had in doing this challenge and in praying about this book.

I know that the past few days have not been my greatest reflections. I have been very sick. But I have been getting them done! That is what is important right now!

Day 49- Alma 32

What is happening?

1. Alma teaches the poor.
2. Faith is a hope of things that are not seen, but are true.
3. Faith is like a seed; if planted it will grow.

How does this apply to my life?

1. My faith is continuing to grow every day. I need to continue to nourish it to get the most out of it.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 26 "Now, as I said concerning faith--that it was not a perfect knowledge--even so it is with my words. Ye cannot know of their surety at first, unto perfection, any more than faith is a perfect knowledge."
This gives me much comfort. I feel like sometimes I do not have enough faith because I do question some things. But as I read this scripture I realize I am not supposed to have a perfect knowledge of these things. It is my actions that show my faith.

Day 49- Alma 31

What is happening?

1. Alma wants to bring back the Zoramites.
2. The missionaries are filled with the Holy Ghost.
3. They are given much joy.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 34 "O Lord, wilt thou grant unto us that we may have success in bringing them again unto thee in Christ."
I think this should be included every missionary's prayers.

Day 48- Alma 30

What is happening?

1. Korihor teaches false doctrine to the people.
2. He is brought before Alma. Alma testifies of the truth. Korihor demands a sign. He is struck dumb.
3. Korihor admits that the devil appeared to him as an angel and told him what to say. He is trodden down and dies.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 7 "Now there was no law against a man's belief; for it was strictly contrary to the commands of God that there should be a law which should bring men on to unequal grounds."
This is the very foundation that this country was founded upon.

Day 48- Alma 29

What is happening?

1. Alma wants to preach repentance unto all that will listen.
2. The Lord will give missionaries to all the nations.
3. Alma glories in God's work and in the success of the missionaries.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 8 "For behold, the Lord doth grant unto all nations, of their own nation and tongue, to teach his word, yea, in wisdom, all that he seeth fit that they should have; therefore we see that the Lord doth counsel in wisdom, according to that which is just and true."
Heavenly Father will always give unto us what we need. This applies to temporal and spiritual.

Day 48- Alma 28

What is happening?

1. There is a huge war.
2. Thousands have died.
3. The righteous will gain a never-ending happiness.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I want this never ending happiness, so I need to continue to live my life righteously.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 14 "And thus we see the great call of diligence of men to labor in the vineyards of the Lord; and thus we see the great reason of sorrow, and also of rejoicing--sorrow because of death and destruction among men, and joy because of the light of Christ unto life."
In Christ there is hope.

Day 47- Alma 27

What is happening?

1. Ammon prays to know if the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi should go to join the Nephites- they are.
2. The Nephites accept them and give them the land of Jershon.
3. They are called the people of Ammon. They have joy and are beloved of God.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 18 "Now was not this exceeding joy? Behold, this is joy which none receiveth save it be the truly penitent and humble seeker of happiness."
I want this happiness. I want this joy.

Day 47- Alma 26

What is happening?

1. Ammon testifies of the glory of God.
2. He calls men unto repentance.
3. God is mindful of everything and everyone.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 3 "Behold, I answer for you; for our brethren, the Lamanites, were in darkness, yea, even in the darkest abyss, but behold, how many of them are brough to behold the marvelous light of God! And this is the blessing which hath been bestowed upon us, that we have been made instruments in the hands of God to bring about this great work."
I know that I have kind of sort of been obsessed with missionary work, but I really do love this scripture because Ammon considers it a blessing for HIMSELF to have been an instrument in the hands of the Lord. It works both ways. Sometimes we don't considre that.

Vs 12 "Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strenght I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever."

Vs. 16 "Therefore, let us glory, yeah, we will glory in the Lord; yea we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever. Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord? Yeah, who can say too much of his great power, and of his mercy, and of his long-suffering towards the children of men? Behold, I say unto you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel."

Day 47- Alma 25

What is happening?

1. Lamanites are still angry. There are many battles.
2. Abinadi's prophesy comes true.
3. Many of the Lamanites join the church and become part of the Anti-Nephi-Lehi's.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 16 "Now they did not suppose that salvation came by the law of Moses; but the law of Moses did serve to strengthen their faith in Christ; and thus they did retain a hope through faith, unto eternal salvation, relying upon the spirit of prophecy, which spake of those thing to come."
So very true. We need to rely on our prophets and our own revelation. Yes, we need to also follow the commandments and the scriptures, but as it is said "A living prophet is better than a dead one"

Day 46- Alma 24

What is happening?

1. The Lamanites hate the righteous people and come up to battle against them.
2. The Anti-Nephi-Lehies don't fight back. They would rather suffer death than defend themselves.
3. This causes some of the Lamanites to be converted.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Trust in the Lord. I know some people had to die here, but they were able to help others be converted through their deaths and I am sure they are saved.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 26 "And it came to pass that the people of God were joined that day by more than the number who had been slain; and those who had been slain were righteous people, therefore we have no reason to doubt but what they were saved."
I love this. I always say I am willing to die for God, but these people did. I want to know how I would have felt in that moment.

Day 46- Alma 23

What is happening?

1. The King of the Lamanites allows Ammon and their brethern to go forth preaching the word of God throughout the land.
2. Many people are converted.
3. They become the Anti-Nephi-Lehies.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 5 "And thousands were brought to the knowledge of the Lord, yea, thousands were brought to believe in the traditions of the Nephites; and they were taught the records and prophecies which were handed down even to the present time."

Day 45- Alma 22

What is happening?

1. Aaron teaches Lamon's father.
2. The whole household is converted.
3. The Nephites and the Lamanites fight.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 15 "And it came to pass that after Aaron had expounded these things unto him, the king said: What shall I do that I may have this eternal life of which thou has spoken? Yea, what shall I do that I may be born of God, having this wicked spirit rooted out of my breast, and receive his Spirit, that I may be filled with joy, that I may not be cast off at the last day? Behold, saild he, I will give up all that I possess, yea, I will forsake my kingdom, that I may receive this great joy."
The perfect convert!

Day 45- Alma 21

What is happening?

1. This is an account of Aaron's teaching to the Lamanites.
2. Aaron testifies of the gospel and of Jesus Christ.
3. They are cast into prison.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Sometimes we have to go through trials that the Lord wants us to go through in order to have greater things come to pass.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 23 "And Ammon did preach unto the people of king Lamoni; and it came to pass that he did teach them all things concerning things pertaining to righteousness. And he did exhort them daily, with all diligence; and they gave heed unto his word, and they were zealous for keeping the commandments of God."
Here are the greater things that come from the trials. For everything there is a purpose in God's plan.

Day 45- Alma 20

What is happening?

1. Ammon and King Lamoni are about to go to the land of Nephi when Ammon recieves revlation that he is supposed to go to the land of Middoni where his brothern are in prinson.
2. They meet the father of Lamoni (king of all the land) on their journey. The king does not like Ammon.
3. After a few small fights, the father of Lamoni allows them to proceed and releases the brothern of Ammon.

How does this apply to my life?

1. No matter what is thrown at us, we an withstand it when we have the power of the Lord. Ammon was able to withstand a sword without getting hurt.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 5 "And Ammon said unto him: No one hath told me, save it be God; and he said unto me--Go and deliver they brethern, for they are in prison in the land of Middoni."
I am grateful to live in a time where we can have prophets that help us communicate with God. Not only that, but the revelation we are able to receive for ourselves.

Day 44- Alma 19

What is happening?

1. King Lamoni is believed to be dead. The queen does not think that he is dead though.
2. King Lamoni wakes up and testifies of the truth. All of the people that hear these words fall to the ground being overpowered by the Spirit.
3. All the people think that it is Ammon's fault that all of these people have fallen to the earth.
4. They all rise and testify of what they have experienced.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 36 "And thus the work of the Lord did commence among the Lamanites; thus the Lord did begin to pour out his Spirit upon them; and we see that his arm is extended to all people who will repent and believe on his name."
I continue to love seeing the work roll forward. I am seeing half of my friends choose to serve missions. It is just great! :)

Day 44- Alma 18

What is happening?

1. King Lamoni hears about Ammon protecting the flocks.
2. Ammon preaches to King Lamoni. Lamoni thinks that Ammon is the Great Spirit.
3. King Lamoni is overcome with the spirit and passes out.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 34 "Ammon said unto him: I am a man; and man in the beginning was created after the image of God, and I am called by his Holy Spirit to teach these things unto this people, that they may be brought to a knowledge of that which is just and true;"
God gives His message through men's mouths. It doesn't have to come directly from God to be true. He revealth through the mouths of his servants.

Day 43- Alma 17

What is happening?

1. Sons of Mosiah go their seperate ways to teach the word to the Lamanites.
2. Ammon goes to the people of King Lamoni.
3. Ammon protects the flocks of the king.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Trust in the Lord. Sometimes He will work in mysterious ways, but they will work

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 11 "And the Lord said unto them also: Go forth  among the Lamanites, they brethern, and establish my word; yet ye shall be patient in long suffering and afflictions, that ye may show forth good examples unto them in me, and I will make an instrument of thee in my hands unto the salvation of many souls."
They had to have so much faith to leave their families in these days and go to their enemies. It is just amazing to see such great young men.

Day 43- Alma 16

What is happening?

1. The land is peaceful for  years, then a cry of war is heard throughout the land.
2. The Nephites began to build an army.
3. Alma and Amulek preach repentance to the people.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 20 "And many of the people did inquire concerning the place where the Son of God should come; and they were taught that he would appear uto them after his resurrection; and this the people did hear with great joy and gladness."
It is amazing how the message of Christ can make people happy. It has been doing so for hundreds and thousands of years. To know and have a hope that Christ will come. That is what makes life worth living.

Day 42- Alma 15

What is happening?

1. Alma and Amulek leave and go to the land of Sidom.
2. Zeezrom admits his faults and is healed. He joins the church.
3. The church begins to prosper. Alma and Amulek go to Zarahemla.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Have faith and miracles can happen.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 18 "Now as I said, Alma having seen all these things, therefore he took Amulek and came over to the land of Zarahemla, and took him to his own house, and did administer unto him in his tribulations, and strengthened him in the Lord."
This is great to see the friendship of Alma and Amulek. In my Book of Mormon class we talk about how Amulek's wife and children were probably burned. Now, his friends and father and kindred are no longer speaking to him. He is so lucky to have a friend like Alma to help him during this rough time.

Day 42- Alma 14

What is happening?

1. Alma and Amulek get put into prison.
2. They are forced to watch the women and children and scriptures get burned.
3. The prison walls fall and only Alma and Amulek are able to walk out alive.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Heavenly Father will not always do what we want. I know that Alma and Amulek must have been tortured watching those people get burned. But they did not try to stop them. They knew that Heavenly Father had a different plan.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 26 "And Alma cried saying HOw long shall we suffer these great afflictions, O Lord? O Lord, give us strength according to our faith which is in Christ, even unto deliverance. And they broke the cords with which they were bound; and when the people saw this, they began to flee, for the fear of distruction had come upon them."
I love seeing the faith of Alma. It reminds me of the moment where Joseph Smith asked God how long the trials would be upon them. Even if you question for a moment it does not mean that you do not have faith. In fact, I think it shows that you do have faith to know where the trials are coming from.

Day 41- Alma 13

What is happening?

1. Men are foreordained to their callings.
2. The righteous will be sanctified.
3. The coming of Christ will be declared by Angels.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 3 "And this is the manner after which they were ordained- being called and prepared from the foundation of the world according to the foreknowledge of God, on account of their exceeding faith and good works; in the first place being left to choose good or evil; therfore they having chosen good, and exercising exceedingly great faith, are called with a holy calling, yea, with that holy calling which was prepared with, and according to a preparatory redemption for such."
This really does show two things: 1) we are called from before the world began to do the things that we are meant to do. 2) we have the knowledge to still choose to do these things.

Vs. 29 "Having faith on the Lord; having a hope that ye shall receive eternal life; having the love of God always in your hearts, that ye may be lifted up at the last day and enter into his rest."
Can I just say AMAZING!

Day 41- Alma 12

What is happening?

1. Alma debates with Zeezrom.
2. Our words and works will condemn us.
3. God gave us commandments. This is all part of the plan.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 25 "Now, if it had not been for the plan of redemption, which was laid from the foundation of the world, there could have been no resurrection of the dead; but there was a plan of redemption laid, which shall bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, of which has been spoken."
I am so grateful that I know this plan. I feel like life would be hard if I didn't. I have seen friends and family members pass on. I don't know how I would go on if I did not know that they would live again.

Day 40- Alma 11

What is happening?

1. We are shown the money system of the day.
2. Amulek and Zeezrom debate.
3. Amulek testifies that Christ can not save people IN their sins.
4. The Resurrection comes by and through Christ.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Why do they include the money system? To show that the money that Zeezrom was willing to give was great. We sould not be tempted by the things of the world, even when they seem great.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 24 "Believest thou that there is no God? I say unto, Nay, thou knowest that there is a God, but thou lovest that lucre more than him"
Sometimes I wonder if God views me this way. Do I love the things of the world more than I love God? Am I willing to give up my worldly posessions to serve God?

Day 40- Alma 10

What is happening?

1. Amulek preaches to the people. He tells how the spirit told him about Alma before he came.
2. Lawyers try to twist his words.
3. Amulek gets angry.
4. Zeezrom is one of the lawyers.

How does this apply to my life?

1. One thing that this really teaches me is to always listen to the words of the spirit. If I ignore a prompting, I miss out on an opportunity to be blessed. Amulek listened the the prompting and all of his family was blessed.
2. The righteous are the ones that spare the wicked. God will not smite the people if there is one righteous soul among them.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 10 "And again, I know the things whereof he hath testified are true; for behold I say unto you, that as the Lord liveth, even so has he sent his angel to make these things manifest unto me; and this he has done while this Alma hath dwelt at my house."
I love hearing Amulek's testimony. It really strengthens my own testimony to know that this man who's heart was hardened was brought to the knowledge of God.

Day 39- Alma 9

What is happening?

1. Alma and Amulek go into the city to teach the people.
2. Alma begins to preach. The people reject their message.
3. Amulek begins to preach to the people.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 17 "And at some period of time they will be brought to believe in his words, and to know o the incorrectness of the traditions of their fathers; and many of them will be saved, for the Lord will be merciful unto all who call on his name."
I am glad that I know these things to be true. I am grateful that I grew up in the gospel. I am grateful that I can call upon God and He will be merciful unto me.

Day 39- Alma 8

What is happening?

1. Alma goes to teach the people of Melek.
2. He baptizes people that come to him throughout all the borders of the land.
3. Alma goes to the land of Ammoniha and teaches to them, but Satan has a hold on their hearts. Alma leaves the city.
4. He is commanded to return again and meets Amulek. God had told Amulek ahead of time that Alma would be coming.  They both go forth and declare the words of God.

How does this apply to my life?

1. God will always provide a way for His message to be taught.
2. Sometimes we are commanded to do things that don't make sense, but as we follow God's promptings it will all make sense in the end.
3. I need to have faith to follow these promptings.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 32 "And it came to pass that they went forth and began to preach and to prophesy unto the people, according to the spirit and power which the Lord had given them."
I love this. Right now, so many of my friends are recieving mission calls. It is amazing to see the spirit and power of God very alive in the world today. It is just amazing.

Day 39- Alma 7

What is happening?

1. Alma preaches to the people in Gideon by the words of his mouth.
2. He cries repentance to the people.
3. He testifies that Christ will be born of the virgin Mary.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 23 "And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive."
I really love this verse. It is full of the Christ like characteristics that I am trying to develop. It also shows that we must be thankful. With Thanksgiving only a week away (but who is counting), I really want to show my gratitude to God for everything that He has given me and continues to give to me.

Day 38- Alma 6

What is happening?

1. The Church is set in order.
2. Everyone is called to repent.
3. Alma goes to Gideon to teach the people.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 6 "Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty prayer in behalf of the welfare of the souls of those who were not God."
I love that Heavenly Father cares about us so much that He has us go to church. I love meeting together with my ward to learn about the goodness of God and gain an understanding of His plan. It is just an amazing concept. We are lucky to live in a country where we can do this.

Day 38- Alma 5

What is happening?

1. Alma preaches to the people.
2. Christ can cleanse everyone if they are humble.
3. Christ calls his people.
4. Alma calls the people to repentance.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I love all the knowledge that is packed into this one chapter. It tells me so much about Christ and about the attonement.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 33 "Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith: Repent, and I will receive you."
I love knowing that He is always there. It is hard sometimes to be the one that has to make the first step, but knowing that He is right there to receive me makes that step a little easier.

Day 37- Alma 4

What is happening?

1. The people are brought to the rememberance of their God. Alma baptizes lots of people.
2. Pride comes again.
3. Alma gives the judgement seat to Nephihah.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 16 "And he selected a wise man who was among the elders of the church, and gave him power according to the voice of the people, that he might have power to enact laws according to the laws which had been given, and to put them in force according to the wickedness and the crimes of the people."
I love hearing that about prophets. I know Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet. He does speak the words of God. It is just so amazing.

Day 37- Alma 3

What is happening?

1. Lots of people were slain in the war.
2. The Amlicites mark themselves- like was foretold
3. They fight again.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 27 "For every man receiveth wages of him whom he listeth to obey, and this according to the words of the spirit of prophecy; therefore let it be according to the truth. And thus endeth the fifth year of the reign of the jduges."
God's word will always be fulfilled. I love it! I love that I know we have a living prophet of the earth today.

Day 36- Alma 2

What is happening?

1. Amlici decides he wants to be king over the people.
2. Over half the people vote against having him for their king.
3. The people that supported Amlici left the Nephites. They became the Amlicites.
4. The two groups fight.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 6 "And thus they did assemble themselves together to cast their voices concernig the matter; and they were laid before the judges."
Again, I love how the this really is the blessed land. It is a land of freedom. When the people are righteous, the freedom is there. When they are wicked...that is when the freedoms disappear. This scares me. I am scared we are leaning toward the wrong side.

Day 36- Alma 1

What is happening?

1. A man is preaching false doctrine to the people. He even slays Gideon.
2. The man is brough before Alma to be judged.
3. Nehor (the man) is executed for his crimes.
4. The church propsers.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Again, nothing will standin the way of the church. Nothing.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 19 "But it came to pass that wosoever did not belong to the church of God began to persecute those that did belong to the church of God, and had taken upon them the name of Christ."
Sound familiar? Hmm....

Day 35- Mosiah 29

What is happening?

1. Mosiah wants the kingdom to be ruled by judges instead of a king.
2. Kings can lead to unrighteousness if they do not rule righteously.
3. Alma is appointed the chief judge.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 38 "Thererfore they relinquished their desires for a king, and became exceedingly anxious that every man should have an equal chance throughout all the land; yea, and every man expressed a willingness to answer for his own sins."
This sounds a lot like America. America was established so that every man should have an equal chance- an equal voice. I just love knowing that this is the Promised Land of God.

Day 35- Mosiah 28

What is happening?

1. The sons of Mosiah desire to preach to the Lamanites. Their dad allows them to go.
2. Mosiah translates the records using two stones.
3. The people of Mosiah recieve these words with gladness and sorrow.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 18- "Now this account did cause the people of Mosiah to mourn exceedingly, yea, they were filled with sorrow; nevertheless it gave them much knowledge, in the which they did rejoice."
I feel like this is how I feel about the Book of Mormon. Some of the things in it are completely sad, but at the same time I feel like I am learning so much from the mistakes of others. This makes me happy. I am lucky that I know of this gospel and this book.

Day 35- Moisah 27

What is happening?

1. Mosiah makes a proclamation that there should be no persecution.
2. Alma the younger and the sons of Mosiah seek to destroy the church. No way we are going to let that happen now...
3. An angel appears to them and commands that they stop. Alma is struck dumb and when he comes to, he testifies of the goodness of God. They all go to declare the word.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Nothing can get in the way of the church. Nothing is going to stop it from growing. It is true.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 36-37 "And thus they were instruments in the hands of God in bringing many to the knowledge of the truth, yea, to the knowledge of their Redeemer. And how blessed are they! For they did publish peace; they did publish good tidings of good; and they did declare unto the people that the Lord reigneth."
I love this! Someday I hope that I can be an instrument in God's hands. I trust in his timing. Until then, I will be an instrument in God's hand where he wants me!

Day 34- Mosiah 26

What is happening?

1. The next generation begins to fall away. They were too young to remember King Benjamin's words.
2. Alma is chosen to judge them.
3. Everyone who repents can be forgiven of their sins.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Honestly, I think this is so ironic. Alma is chosen to judge these people that have fallen away and preaching false words. He could have easily put them into prison, but he didn't. He sought God for the answer. Little did he know that his decision now would effect his son later!
2. I love knowing that I can be forgiven of my sins. Sometimes, I find it hard. Sometimes, I don't feel worthy of repentance. As I read these scriptures, I know that I am.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 22 "For behold, this is my church; whosoever is baptized shall be baptized unto repentance. And whosoever ye recieve shall believe in my name; and him will I freely forgive."
I love the word "freely". It is just amazing to me that it is that easy. Okay, so it is not completely easy. But I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are willing to forgive freely those who repent. This concept just makes me so happy and hopeful.

Day 34- Mosiah 25

What is happening?

1. The people all become Nephites.
2. They learn of the people of Alma and of Zeniff.
3. Alma baptizes. Mosiah gives him authority to organize the Church.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I think that this is amazing to see the church established. There are so many parallels to the church being established in this dispensation.
2. I love that Alma reminds the people to "remember it was the Lord that did deliver them" (16). It is when you forget who delivered you out of your trials that problems start to happen.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 22 "And thus, notwithstanding there being many churches they were all one church, yea, even the church of God; for there was nothing preached in all the chruches except it were repentance and faith in God."
Sound familiar? :)
I love that even in this day you can go to a church in Mexico one week and a church in New York the next week and they will be teaching the same thing! The church is true.

Day 33- Mosiah 24

What is happening?

1. Amulon gains favor in the eyes of the king of the Lamanites.
2. Amulon doesn't like Alma. He tells them that they will be put to death if they pray.
3. The Lord hears their cries and delivers them.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 5 "And they were a people friendly one with another; nevertheless they knew not God; neither did the breathern of Amulon teach anything concerning the Lord their God, neither the law of Moses; nor did they teach them the words of Abinadi;"
This may seem like a weird verse to like. The reason why I love it is because it shows that not all non-members are bad. They were still friendly, even though they did not know God. We should not assume the worst of our brothers and sisters even though they do not have the Gospel.

Day 33- Mosiah 23

What is happening?

1. Alma's people want him to be a king. He refuses, but he does accept the calling of high priest.
2. The Lamanites conquer the land of Helam.
3. Amulon rules his people.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 7 "But he said unto them: Behold, it is not expedient that we should have a king; for thus saith the Lord: Ye shall not esteem one flesh above another, or one man shall not think himself above another; therefore I say unto you it is not expedient that ye should have a king."
I am so grateful that we live in a country where we do not have a king. Did the election turn out the way I wanted it to? No. But still. We are so lucky to live in a country that gives us the opportunity to vote for our president instead of being subject to a King.

Day 33- Mosiah 22

What is happening?

1. Ammon and King Limhi make plans on escape.
2. Gideon brings the idea of getting the Lamanite guards drunk.
3. The people escape and return to Zarahemla. Mosiah accepts them and their records with joy.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Honestly, I think the greatest idea here is to think outside the box. I don't have to do something that would harm others. If I follow God's plan for me, then all will turn out. 

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 14 "And it came to pass that Mosiah received them with joy; and he also recieved their recoreds, and also the reocords which had been found by the people of Limhi."
I love this attitude that Mosiah has. I think this is going to be our attitude when the lost tribes come out with their records.

Day 32- Mosiah 21

What is happening?

1. Limhi's people are under the burden the the Lamanites.
2. They find the record of the Jaredites.
3. Ammon comes and finds them. We are all caught up in the story!

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 15 "And now the Lord was slow to hear their cry because of their iniquities; nevertheless the Lord did hear their cries, and began to soften the hearts of the Lamanites that they began to ease their burdens; yet the Lord did not see fit to deliver them out of bondage"
I love the first part of this. Even though the Lord was slow to act upon their cries, He still HEARD them. He still loves His children, even if they are not doing the best things in the world.

Day 32- Mosiah 20

What is happening?

1. The priests of Noah take some of the Lamanite daugthers.
2. The Lamanites think that it was the people of Limhi and decide to attack them.
3. The king of the Lamanites is hurt and put among their dead. They sort the whole thing out.

Day 32- Mosiah 19

What is happening?

1. Gideon seeks to slay King Noah.
2. The Lamanites invade the land and Gideon spares King Noah.
3. Noah and the men flee in the wilderness. King Noah does not want them to go back for their wives. They kill him (death by fire)

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs.29 "And now king Limhi did have continul peace in his kingdom for the space of two years, that the Lamanites did not molest them nor seek to destroy them."
This would be so great for them. They get a break from all the fighting.

Day 31- Mosiah 18

What is happening?

1. Alma repents of his sins and begins to preach in the wilderness.
2. Alma baptizes those that will listen to his words and organizes a Church.
3. King Noah tries to find the people, but they run from him.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I think we can find so many similars to the organization of the Church in our day. It just makes sense that history will repeat itself.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 21 "And he commanded them that there should be no contention one with another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one faith, and one baptism, having their hearts knit together in unity and in love one towards another."
I love this! I cannot wait for the day when we will have this again. It will be glorious.

Day 31- Mosiah 17

What is happening?

1. Abinadi finishes his words. The King commands that he should be put to dead.
2. Alma believes his words and pleads with King Noah to spare him, but then the King wants to kill Alma as well. Alma runs.
3. Noah almost releases Abinadi, but his priests insist that he must be put to death.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 9-10 "Now Abinadi said unto him: I saw unto you, I will not recall the words which I have spoken unto you concerning this people, for they are true; and that ye may know of their surety I have suffered myself that I have fallen into your hands. Yea, and I will suffer even until death, and I will not recall my words, and they shall standa as a testimony againt you. And if ye slay me ye will shed innocent blodd and this shall also stand as a testimony against you at the last day."
I just love this. Do I have this strong of a testimony that I would be willing to look death in the face and ask for it? I hope I would. I hope I will

Day 31- Mosiah 16

What is happening?

1. Abinadi continues preaching
2. God redeems his people.
3. Christ will bring to pass a resurrection

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 9 "He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death."
In my scriptures, I have written "Evil will never win" next to this verse. I think that this is very true. Even in the darkest of moments, we can remember to turn on the light :) We can remember that Jesus Christ lives. That is what matters.

Day 30- Wow

I am so amazed how much I have been edified in the past 30 days. I am so grateful for this challenge. I am grateful for the new knowledge I have gained and the love I have felt. It is just so amazing.

Day 30- Mosiah 15

What is happening?

1. Abinadie continues to preach of Christ.
2. Christ shall break the bands of death and bring to pass resurrection.
3. Little children will have eternal life.

How does this apply to my life?

1. How does this not apply to my life? It doesn't. It is who I am and what I believe. It just is amazing.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 20 "But behold, the bands of death shall be broken, and the Son reigneth, and hath power over the dead; therefore, he bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead."
I love this. It gives me such hope. I am glad that I know of God's marvelous plan. Otherwise, I don't know how I would get through the day.

Day 30- Mosiah 14

What is happening?

1. Abinadi preaches of Christ.
2. Christ shall atone for our sins.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 7 "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shears is dumb so he opened not his mouth."
This verse always makes me feel so guilty. It makes me want to express a deep love and gratitude for my Savior. His sacrfice was amazing and He did not complain once. That just amazes me.

Day 30- Mosiah 13

What is happening?

1. King Noah tries to slay Abinadi, but he is protected by God.
2. Abinadi finishes his message. He teaches them about the 10 commandments.
3. Jesus Christ will come and redeem his people.

How does this apply to my life?

1. How could they kill him after this? Seriouslly! It is crazy that they would still be willing to kill a prophet of God after he is obviously a prophet.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 3 "Touch me not, for God shall smite you if ye lay your hands upon me, for I have not delivered the message which the Lord sent me to deliver; neither have I told you that which ye requested that I should tell; therefore, God will nto suffer that I shall be destroyed at this time."
God will not let men get in the way of his purposes.

Day 29- Mosiah 12

What is happening?

1. Abinadi preaches in secret. He prophesies of the destruction of the people.
2. He is taken to King Noah. He is put into prison.
3. He is brought to speak the the council and King Noah. He calles them in their wickedness.

How does this apply to my life?

1. Prophets are real. They speak the words of God.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs 27 "Ye have not applied your hearts to understanding;therefore, ye have not been wise. Therefore, what teach ye this people"
Wisdom does not come by knowledge alone. It comes by applying and understanding that knowledge.

Day 29- Mosiah 11

What is happening?

1. Zeniff gives the kingdom to Noah. He rules in wickedness
2. Noah taxes his people while he himself becomes lazy.
3. Abinadi comes!!

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 19 "And now, because of this great victory they were lifted up in the pride of their hearts; they did boast in their own strengh, saying that their fifty could stand against thousands of the Lamanites; and thus they did boast, and did delight in blood, and the shedding of the blood of their brethern, and this because of the wickedness of their king and priests"
It is interesting to see the differences one leader makes. Let us read back a few chapters...

When Zeniff is leading the people this is what they feel about the shedding of blood Mosiah 9:19 "And I, myself, with mine own hands, did help to bury their dead. And behold to our great sorrow and lamentation, two hundred and seventy-night of our brether were slain"
As we are upon election time, it is interesting to see the impact of one person on a whole nation.

Day 29- Mosiah 10

What is happening?

1. King Lamen dies.
2. They continue at war. It gets so bad that they send their women and children into the wilderness to hide.
3. The Lamanites are really wicked, but Zeniff and his people continue to put up a fight.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I really belive that I  need to have the faith of Zeniff. I need to give more faith in the Lord and His power instead of seeking the power of men first. I seem to never learn.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 11 "Now, the Lamanites knew nothing concerning the Lord, nor the strength of the Lord, therefore they depened upon their own strength. Yet they were a strong people, as to the strength of men."
I love that again they tribute everything to the strength of the Lord. They really believe that they are nothing without the Lord. It is just amazing. :)

Day 28- Mosiah 9

What is happening?

1.  This is a Record of Zeniff. An account of his people, from the time they left the land of Zarahemla until they were delivered out of the hands of the Lamanites.
2. Zeniff takes a group with him out of Zarahemla to possess the land of Lehi-Nephi.
3. The Lamanite king permits them to inherit the land, but then trys to take what is theirs. There is a war.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 18 "And God did hear our cries and did answer our prayers;..."
I love this part of the verse so much. I love that they give credit where credit is due. Many times, when people succeed they feel like it is them who succeeded and not God answering their prayers.

Day 28- Mosiah 8

What is happening?

1. Now Ammon speaks to the people.
2. Limhi tells Ammon about the plates that were found and no one can translate them.
3. Ammon tells the king that he knows of someone who can translate them.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I need to get a better testimony of the prophet. I know that he is our prophet and I love him, but I know I can do better.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 18 "Thus God has provided a means that man, through faith, might work mighty miracles; therefore he becometh a great benefit to his fellow beings."
I trully feel this way about our prophet today. It is an amazing gift that our Heavenly Father gives to us. I am grateful for a true and living prophet to speak to us.

Day 28- Mosiah 7

What is happening?

1. Mosiah sends 16 men to find those that went to the land of Lehi-Nephi. Ammon is their leader.
2. Ammon and his men are put into prison in the land of Shilom.
3. They come before King Limhi and speak to him. They hear all that has happened to the people.

How does this apply to my life?

1. There is a lot we can learn from others if we just but listen to their stories.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 33 "But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in him, and serve him with all diligence of mind, if ye do this, he will, according to his own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage."
I believe these words to be true. It is amazing. I love it!

Day 28- Mosiah 6

What is happening?

1. All the people take upon the name of Christ.
2. King Benjamin consecrates his son Mosiah to be the king.
3. Mosiah rules in righteousness.

How does this apply to my life?

1. I cannot wait to live in a day like this. Where everyone takes upon them the name of Christ. It just amazes me.

Favorite Verse? Why?
Vs. 7 "And king Mosiah did cause his people that they should till the earth.And he also, himself, did till the earth, that thereby he might not become burdensome to his people, that he might do according to that which his father had done all things. And there was no contention among all his people for the space of three years."
This is the kind of leader we need. With the election in just a few days, I can't help but think about which one of the canidates willl do this for us. Honestly, there is no way to be sure. We just have to go with the one that we think will be a best leader for us.