Posted on 26 June 2008 by Doug
Overview: Through a series of questions Alma seeks to prompt repentance in the Saints of Zarahemla. Designed to prick their conscience, these questions lead many people to repent, but some remain prideful. Alma and the people establish the order of the Church. The members of the Church, touched by charitable concern, pray for those who [...]
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Posted on 22 June 2008 by Doug
Our discussion today centered on the elements of good government discussed by Mosiah in Mosiah 29. I mentioned an Ensign article about the eternal principles of government authored by Ed Firmage (a summary of which is in this week’s handout). Here’s the link to the article if you are interested: “Eternal Principles of Government: A [...]
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Posted on 20 June 2008 by Doug
We believe that governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men accountable for their acts in relation to them, both in making laws and administering them, for the good and safety of society. (D&C 134:1) We live in momentous times. Our nation and the world face significant challenges. [...]
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Posted on 15 June 2008 by Doug
At the end of today’s Sunday school class I mentioned an article from Mormon Times about the discovery of the use of an ancient literary device called “chiasmus” in the Book of Mormon. Here is a link to the article titled: “How Missionary Found Book of Mormon Secret“, by Michael De Groote. Also, here is [...]
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