Scripture Study Insights - week eleven
Mosiah 15
Abinadi finally answers the priests’ question from Mosiah 12:20 – prophets publish peace and good tidings, which makes their feet beautiful upon the mountains. And not only the prophets, the Prince of Peace himself brings the good tidings that he has redeemed mankind.
Peace and comfort come to those who listen to the words of the prophets, and hearken to and obey them. (Steven would say those are redundant verbs.) This is “good news” and should bring us great joy. Those who willfully rebel against God and his commandments will have no such peace. Christ will not redeem them. They will have to pay the price of their sins on their own. Don’t be rebellious!
Mosiah 16
Continues thoughts from chapter 15. Because of Christ there is a resurrection – the grave has no victory. We’ll end up where our desires take us – either “endless life and happiness” (for those who accept the Savior’s merciful atonement) or “endless damnation” (for those who rebel against the need for repentance).
Mosiah 17
Alma was young when he believed Abinadi. The younger you start, the easier it is to make changes and accept new beliefs. So, “learn good habits in your youth.” However, the miracle of the gospel is that you don’t have to be young to change (repent). The first thing Alma did after escaping from Noah was to write down the words of Abinadi. Then he started teaching others. We need the scriptures.
Mosiah 18
It’s interesting to note the teachings emphasized by Alma: faith, repentance, unity, keep the Sabbath day holy, give thanks to God daily, work for your living.
Mosiah 19
We can love those around us and desire their happiness, while still understanding that their choices to sin may preclude that. What prophets prophesy comes to pass.
Mosiah 20
Communication solves problems. We don’t always understand why other people do things, yet when we take the time to discuss differences, we can usually discover that there was a good, although misguided, reason.
Mosiah 21
When we are humble, the Lord can ease the weight of our burdens, even if they are not removed.
Mosiah 22
Good leaders consult with the people and listen to their ideas before making decisions.
Abinadi finally answers the priests’ question from Mosiah 12:20 – prophets publish peace and good tidings, which makes their feet beautiful upon the mountains. And not only the prophets, the Prince of Peace himself brings the good tidings that he has redeemed mankind.
Peace and comfort come to those who listen to the words of the prophets, and hearken to and obey them. (Steven would say those are redundant verbs.) This is “good news” and should bring us great joy. Those who willfully rebel against God and his commandments will have no such peace. Christ will not redeem them. They will have to pay the price of their sins on their own. Don’t be rebellious!
Mosiah 16
Continues thoughts from chapter 15. Because of Christ there is a resurrection – the grave has no victory. We’ll end up where our desires take us – either “endless life and happiness” (for those who accept the Savior’s merciful atonement) or “endless damnation” (for those who rebel against the need for repentance).
Mosiah 17
Alma was young when he believed Abinadi. The younger you start, the easier it is to make changes and accept new beliefs. So, “learn good habits in your youth.” However, the miracle of the gospel is that you don’t have to be young to change (repent). The first thing Alma did after escaping from Noah was to write down the words of Abinadi. Then he started teaching others. We need the scriptures.
Mosiah 18
It’s interesting to note the teachings emphasized by Alma: faith, repentance, unity, keep the Sabbath day holy, give thanks to God daily, work for your living.
Mosiah 19
We can love those around us and desire their happiness, while still understanding that their choices to sin may preclude that. What prophets prophesy comes to pass.
Mosiah 20
Communication solves problems. We don’t always understand why other people do things, yet when we take the time to discuss differences, we can usually discover that there was a good, although misguided, reason.
Mosiah 21
When we are humble, the Lord can ease the weight of our burdens, even if they are not removed.
Mosiah 22
Good leaders consult with the people and listen to their ideas before making decisions.
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