When Alma invites the zoramites to plant this word in their hearts what is he referring to?

Have a student read Alma 33:22–23. What do these verses teach about the meaning of the seed, the tree, and the fruit in Alma 32? (You may want to point out that in verse 23, when Alma says to “plant this word in your hearts,” he is referring to the testimony of Jesus Christ, which is summarized in verse 22.)

When Alma compares the word to a seed What is the first step he gives for nourishing our faith LDS?

When Alma compares the word to a seed, what is the first step he gives for nourishing our faith? Desire to believe.

When Alma compares the world to a seed?

When Alma compared the word of God to a seed, he explained that the seed grows into a fruit-bearing tree gradually, as a result of our ‘faith, and [our] diligence, and patience, and long-suffering’ [Alma 32:43].

What principle can we learn from these verses about choosing to not believe in the signs we receive from God?

What principle can we learn from these verses about choosing to not believe in the signs we receive from God? (Use students’ responses to identify the following principle: If we receive a knowledge of the truth but choose not to believe it, then we bring upon ourselves our own condemnation.

What is the seed in Alma 32?

Summarize Alma 32:7–16 by explaining that Alma explained that it was good that these people had been cast out of their synagogues, because this humbling experience could lead them to repentance and salvation. He further explained that choosing to be humble is better than being compelled to be humble.

What does it mean to abide by the precepts of the Book of Mormon?

• What a “precept” is and what it means to abide by the precepts of the Book of Mormon. A moral rule of action. The levels of Elder David A. Bednar’s scripture study framework and the importance of each one. Doctrines, Principles, Applications.

Why did the 2000 stripling warriors prevail?

Explain that in Alma 53 we learn that 2,000 sons of the people of Ammon volunteered to fight against the Lamanites. These soldiers are often referred to as the 2,000 stripling warriors. (You may need to explain that the word stripling refers to a young man.)

What happened when the Anti-Nephi-Lehies converted to the Lord?

The converted Lamanites call themselves the Anti-Nephi-Lehies. As a testimony to God that they will never again sin through the shedding of blood, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies bury their swords and refuse to take them up when an army of Lamanites attacks.

What is Alma seed?

Alma teaches the poor whose afflictions had humbled them—Faith is a hope in that which is not seen which is true—Alma testifies that angels minister to men, women, and children—Alma compares the word unto a seed—It must be planted and nourished—Then it grows into a tree from which the fruit of eternal life is picked.

Who wrote Alma in the Book of Mormon?

Mormon used the records of Alma’s ministry (see Alma 1–44) and the writings of Alma’s sons Helaman (see Alma 45–62) and Shiblon (see Alma 63) to compose the book of Alma.