Oct 15, 2018 the book of mormon story of alma the younger comprising from chapter 27 of the book of mosiah. A dictionary of the book of mormon alma, the younger. Alma the younger is born again and is converted unto the lord. May 15, 2020 alma the younger talks to his sons one by one. Bingham, relief society general president and member of the projects advisory board. These topics include the relevance of the book of alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of alma the younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by almas counsel to his son corianton, and an enlightening look at the antichrist. Videos covering 221 pages of the book of mormon mosiah to alma will continue to be released on most fridays between then and may 15. He learns that many people in gods church have become prideful. Alma and mosiahs sons become the greatest missionaries in the book of mormon. To gain salvation, men must repent and keep the commandments, be born again, cleanse their garments through the blood of christ, be humble and strip themselves of pride and. Actor jeff dickamore plays alma the younger, a book of mormon prophet often remembered for his paullike rebellion against god and subsequent dramatic conversion to a life completely dedicated to jesus christ. In the book of mormon, alma the younger is a high priest and chief judge in zarahemla. Mar 30, 2020 after watching the latest book of mormon video on alma the younger, i think its a lot longer than i used to imagine. This new season includes some of the most favorite stories from the book of mormon including king benjamins discourse, abinadi teaching, alma the youngers conversion, and the missionary story of ammon.
In the 11minute video recounting the story of alma the youngers conversion, we get a unique perspective on the familiar story of alma the elder and his wife praying for their wayward son. Religious studies center, brigham young university. Circa 74 bc 17th year of the reign of the judges, corianton went with his older brother shiblon and his father alma, and 5 others amulek, zeezrom, ammon, aaron, omner, and himni, on a proselytizing mission to the. Alma the younger lived in zarahemla during the end of the reign of the nephite king mosiah. In this verse helamans father, alma, and two younger brothers, shiblon and corianton, embark on a missionary journey to the zoramites, but helaman does not accompany them. The angel of the lord rebukes the young and rebellious alma. The book of mormon story of alma the younger comprising from chapter 27 of the book of mosiah.
Alma the younger just shares such a clear message of jesus christ, dickamore said. He rebelled against his fathers christian teachings and sought to. As a young man, he, the four sons of mosiah, and others wanted to destroy the church and actively persecuted its members. These appellations, the younger and the elder, are not used in the book of mormon. His son alma the younger and the sons of mosiah persecute the followers of christ. One of the book of mormon s greatest figures, he is sometimes referred to as alma the elder as seen on the website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to avoid confusion with his son, also named alma, who is often called alma the younger. Apr 17, 2020 in the book of mormon, alma the younger is a high priest and chief judge in zarahemla. The conversion of alma the younger the animated stories from.
Alma the elder, his family, and others pray for his son. The persecution that alma and his followers caused weighed on the church so much so that the church began to murmur. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of the volume. When the people listened to his words which sounded nice, but were not true, their faith in the lord faltered, and satan began to have power over them.
Ammon serves king lamoni, protects his sheep, and teaches him to believe in. Alma, the younger, was born either in the land of mormon, when his devout and intrepid father was there organizing the church of christ, or after the little. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. Alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. A disciples quest to become, in living the book of mormon. They persuaded many people to leave the church and become wicked. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 march 27. Alma a descendant of nephi alma alma 2 alma the younger sons of alma gideon mulek amulon leader of the priests of king noah alma son of alma nehor an antichrist amilici amnor king lamoni a descendant of ishmael limher manti zeezrom a distinguished lawyer father had a remarkable vision children of amulon queen zoram chief captain over.
Alma the younger mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. An account of the reign of the judges, and the wars and contentions among the people. The house of his father, alma, was in zarahemla, the nephite capital land, and helaman may also have lived in zarahemla the book of mormon first mentions helaman in alma 31. Togather saints alma the younger is converted unto the. Alma the younger is converted unto the lord see mosiah 27 and alma 36. Alma, the younger, was born either in the land of mormon, when his devout and intrepid father was there organizing the church of christ, or after the little colony of christians had removed to the land of helam.
The bible is full of type scenes that give a sense of narrative unity to its very diverse collection of texts. The words which alma, the high priest according to the holy order of god, delivered to the people in their cities and villages throughout the land. In alma 41 he chastises his son corianton, who had been on a mission to the zoramites, for boasting and committing sexual sins. Religious studies center, brigham young universitydeseret book, 2007. Jaelen petrie, one of the producers of book of mormon videos, said the videos are replete with the gospel of jesus christ and the prophecies, teachings and testimonies about the son of god, as well as his mission and ministry. A disciples quest to become perkins, jerome m alma the younger. Abiding by its precepts, edited by gaye strathearn and charles swift, 151162. The story of alma the younger and the sons of mosiah is one of the more popular scripture stories in our church. Young alma had four friends who were sons of king mosiah. Apr 20, 2020 emphasizing the teachings of alma the younger to the people of zarahemla and gideon after stepping down from the judgment seat, this video focuses a lot on the faces of those that alma the younger is speaking to.
These topics include the relevance of the book of alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of alma the younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by almas counsel to his son corianton, and an enlightening look at the antichrist korihor. The conversion of alma the younger the animated stories. After a twoweek break for general conference and easter, a new book of mormon video has been released. In the book of mormon, alma the younger was the son of the convert alma. It is now helamans responsibility to keep a record of the people. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Alma the younger discussed the ways of life and death in both public sermons and private instructions.
According to the book of mormon, alma, the son of alma was a nephite prophet often referred to as alma the younger to distinguish him from his father, who is. Togather saints alma the younger is converted unto the lord. The latest video gives some interesting insights into alma the younger. Alma the younger, after whom the book of alma was named, was the son of a prophet of the same name in the book of mormon. Mar 06, 2020 alma the younger is converted unto the lord see mosiah 27 and alma 36. Ammon serves king lamoni, protects his sheep, and teaches him to believe in god. A dictionary of the book of mormonalma, the younger wikisource. Helaman was the eldest son of alma the younger, another nephite prophet. His son alma the younger and the sons of mosiah persecute the. From a casual observation made in one of his discourses, we are inclined to think it was in the latter place. The account of alma, who was the son of alma, the first and chief judge over the people of nephi, and also the high priest over the church.
The animated book of mormon the conversion of alma the. It is a very powerful story of rebellion, repentance and conversion. In answer to their parents prayers, they are visited by an angel. At the heart of the book of mormon, in the books of mosiah and alma, alma the younger makes the subject of change, progression, and becoming the very. Church releases trailer for next season in book of mormon. At the heart of the book of mormon, in the books of mosiah and alma, alma the younger makes the subject of change, progression, and becoming the very essence of his life and sermons, and thus alma the younger becomes a quintessential standard of how to become like god. Comparing this video to the one released a few weeks about alma the younger s conversion, i was reminded that the teachings about. See more ideas about book of mormon, book of mormon stories and scripture study. Alma is first mentioned as an unbeliever, engaged in persecuting and attempting to destroy the church. Alma, along with other church leaders, fasted and prayed and asked god to help alma the younger become strong again. Circa 74 bc 17th year of the reign of the judges, corianton went with his older brother shiblon and his father alma, and 5 others amulek, zeezrom, ammon, aaron, omner, and himni, on a proselytizing mission to the zoramites. Sep 05, 2019 filming has been taking place at the churchs motion picture studio in provo, utah, and at the jerusalem movie set in goshen, utah, as the third season of shooting retells book of mormon events, teachings and doctrine from the time of king benjamin through alma the younger and his missionary entourage encountering the zoramites and.
Mar 06, 2020 alma the younger is born again and is converted unto the lord. Alma the younger fictionalizes the book of mormon character of the same name. Daily study of the book of mormon is a building block for a joyful life, said sister jean b. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer. Alma the younger and the four sons of king mosiah fought against the church. If thou wilt of thyself be destroyed, seek no more to destroy the church of god alma 36. No videos because of general conference and easter april 17. The son of alma, he rebelled against his father and sought to destroy the church of god with four of the sons of king mosiah ammon, aaron, omner and himni, until he was visited by an angel. Alma the younger was one of the very worst sinners.
Alma preaches the word of god alma 47 book of mormon. Alma later awakes as new person, converted by the mercy of jesus christ. He was a wicked and idolatrous man and caused many problems for the church. Season three filming of book of mormon liveaction series. A dictionary of the book of mormonalma, the younger. Mar 27, 2020 this weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27.
Alma the younger did not believe the teachings of his father and became a wicked man. The first episode of the next batch of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saint will be published next friday, march. According to the book of mormon, alma, the son of alma. Like the last two seasons, a new video will be released every friday until may 15 except for conference and easter weekend. A book of mormon prophet named alma the elder worries about his son, who is rebelling against god and setting a bad example for the people. The book of mormon first mentions helaman in alma 31.
King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 march 20. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of. Alma the younger and the sons of mosiah persecute the people and want to destroy gods church. Alma 5 records one of the greatest addresses of the book of mormon, in which alma the younger, the nephite high priest, posed a total of some fifty questions to the members of the church in zarahemla. Alma alma 2 alma the younger sons of alma gideon mulek amulon leader of the priests of king noah alma son of alma nehor an antichrist amilici amnor king lamoni a descendant. Alma promises him that if he keeps the commandments of god, he will prosper in the land. In this chapter alma explains that the doctrine of restoration is inextricably tied with the doctrine of the two ways. Book of mormon videos official trailer mosiahalma youtube. After watching the latest book of mormon video on alma the younger, i think its a lot longer than i used to imagine. Alma lived in the city of zarahemla, as recorded in the book of mormon, which contains the history of the lamanites who battled the nephites because. First, he tells his son helaman how important it is to be born of god. Heres a behindthescenes look at the filming of the book. But they work their connective magic when they work across textsand especially when they occur between the old and new.
The title refers to alma the younger, a prophet and chief judge of the nephites. Nineteen papers on a variety of topics related to the largest book in the book of mormon, alma, make up this volume. Alma is struck as if dead and his soul suffers the torment of sin. Type scenes can connect two characters within a single book, as the two woman at the well betrothal scenes in genesis do. Filming has been taking place at the churchs motion picture studio in provo, utah, and at the jerusalem movie set in goshen, utah, as the third season of shooting retells book of mormon events, teachings and doctrine from the time of king benjamin through alma the younger and his missionary entourage encountering the zoramites and. Alma the younger was the son of the convert alma king noahs priest, and he rebelled against his fathers christian teachings and sought to destroy the church with king mosiahs four sons. Alma the younger repents, book of mormon stories 1997. Few individuals have had greater influence upon a civilization than alma 2, son of alma 1. Heres a behindthescenes look at the filming of the book of.
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