Posted on 29 May 2008 by Doug
OVERVIEW: Two years after Abinadi had delivered his initial call to repentance before the people of King Noah, he returned in disguise to deliver anew the declaration that God’s judgments would be poured out upon this rebellious generation. Quoting many familiar writings from his predecessor prophets, Abinadi tries, and convicts, his detractors in the court [...]
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Posted on 22 May 2008 by Doug
OVERVIEW: The book of Mosiah records the history and interactions of various people. It describes groups of Nephites among the Lamanites; groups of Lamanites wandering around lost in the wilderness. Wicked kings and wonderful kings are introduced along with wicked priests and seers and martyrs and flashbacks within flashbacks. Many migrations are featured in the [...]
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Posted on 15 May 2008 by Doug
OVERVIEW: King Benjamin continues and completes his sermon before the people of Zarahemla. He integrates into his discourse many gospel themes: salvation through Christ, the goodness of God, our own nothingness and fallen state, trust in the Lord, the need to repent and humble ourselves before the Lord, the need to remember and retain our [...]
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Posted on 11 May 2008 by Doug
Julia Ward Howe (L), Anna Jarvis (R) Here is the Mother’s Day handout distributed during class today – History of Modern Mother’s Day Celebration. I just decided to put it together this morning as a gift to mothers and sisters in our class. I am particularly drawn to the sentiment of peace that motivated the [...]
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