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It can be easy to think that Alma the Younger was converted by an angel, and thus wish that we could personally have such miraculous experiences in order to become truly converted. However, a careful analysis of Alma’s story reveals that true conversion does not come from dramatic experiences external to ourselves, like seeing an angel; rather, rather it comes through the inward, personal struggle to repent and turn our hearts to Christ, allowing his atonement to cleanse of our sins and turn us into “new creatures.” Alma’s rebirth and conversion is literarily illustrated in Mosiah 27 by setting out 8 contrasting parallels between his behavior before conversion and his changed behavior after he is “born of God.” This contrast illustrates that Alma changed completely and totally, in every way, from who he was before his conversion, demonstrating that true and lasting conversion has a comprehensive impact on how we live our lives. Read at bit.ly/knowhy562

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The use of the word "ceremony" in Mosiah 19:24 is puzzling, since nothing ceremonial seems to be occurring in this passage. Royal Skousen has suggested it is a scribal error, while others are argued that there is a ceremonial context for this passage. Whatever the case may be, exploring the different possibilities can yield a variety of interesting insights into this portion of the Book of Mormon. Read at bit.ly/knowhy561

Come Follow Me (Insights into Mosiah 18–24, May 11-17) by Book of Mormon Central

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Understanding how Lamanite traditions differ from Nephite ones can help us understand the long-standing conflicts between the Nephites and the Lamanites. It also illuminates how passing on bitterness and hate from one generation to the next can cause needless conflict and blood shed. Thus, it underscores the importance of passing on correct and righteous traditions to the next generation.

Come Follow Me (Insights into Mosiah 7–10, April 27–May 3) by Book of Mormon Central

Come Follow Me Q&A for Mosiah 4-6 with Neal Rappleye by Book of Mormon Central

To conclude his historic speech, King Benjamin expressed the hope that his people “should be steadfast and immoveable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his”. In the ancient biblical world, seals were used to make important political pronouncements, legal contracts, and religious actionss official. In the ancient Near East, seals validated the legal ownership of goods and materials. They marked and limited the right to possess objects to the person in whose name they were sealed. Thus, within an ancient Israelite context, to be sealed as Christ’s is to be literally marked with His name, as belonging to Him. The practice of sealing documents was also meant to ensure their authenticity and integrity. Seals protected the contents of a document or container from tampering. Thus, when Christ “seals you his” he is, in effect, attesting to or protecting your integrity and purity. With this ancient context in mind, we understand the importance of the sealing pow

Come Follow Me Insights, Mosiah 4–6 (April 20–26) by Book of Mormon Central

Come Follow Me Q&A for Mosiah 1-3 with Neal Rappleye by Book of Mormon Central

Come Follow Me Insights, Mosiah 1–3 (April 13–19) by Book of Mormon Central

When Benjamin is preparing Mosiah to be crowned king, he “gave him charge” over the plates of brass and the plates of Nephi, along with the sword of Laban and the ball/director (Liahona). Why were these items important to pass on and preserve? Many scholars have pointed out that they were both sacred objects representing God’s hand in leading the Nephites to the promised land and emblems of Nephite kingship which established the credibility and legitimacy of the Nephite rulers. They were parallel to the sacred objects stored in the ark of the covenant among the ancient Israelites. Read athttps://knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/why-did-the-nephites-preserve-some-items-as-national-treasures

For this week's Come, Follow Me lesson, Tyler Griffin and Daniel Smith offer some amazing insights into Easter and Holy Week. We hope you enjoy!

Come Follow Me Q&A for General Conference with Neal Rappleye by Book of Mormon Central

Lucy Mack Smith, mother of the Prophet, left behind an important history of the life of Joseph Smith. In her history she describes young Joseph giving the Smith family “amusing recitals” on the ancient inhabitants of the Americas. Some have used this to portray Joseph as having a wild, vivid imagination that lent itself to the composition of the Book of Mormon. A closer look at Lucy’s history, however, undermines this line of argumentation. Read in context, her history strengthens faith in her son’s claims. Read at https://knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/did-joseph-smiths-mother-believe-he-could-have-written-the-book-of-mormon

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Careful examination reveals that the exchange between Jacob and Sherem is a legal case that hinged on the three interrelated accusations of apostasy, blasphemy, and false prophecy—all capital crimes in ancient Israel. In Sherem’s eyes, Jacob had twisted the law into the worship of a false god, falsely prophesied to come “many hundred years hence”. Read at bit.ly/know554