Alma 7

Alma 7

Alma established some very important- critical- truths in this chapter:

1. The most important thing above ALL ELSE is the Redeemer and His Atonement.  (vs 7)
2. The Lord God has power to do all things- whether we understand them or not (8)
3. Repentance is the way to prepare to meet Him (9)
4. The Atonement is broken down and explained
1. Jesus was the Son of God (10)
2. He experienced suffering and afflictions and temptations in order to take upon our pains and sicknesses (11)
3. He allowed Himself to die, to loosen the bands of death for us (12)
4. He took on our infirmities so He can be filled with mercy, and know how to succor and comfort us (12)
5. The Son of God suffered physically in order to pay the price for our sins. (13)
6. His sacrifice offers us deliverance (13)
5. Repentance and baptism are the ONLYways to take advantage of the Atonement in our lives (14)
6. Sin leads to our eternal destruction (15)
7. The Lord is always consistent and right (20)
8. We have a duty to follow God (22) and it is our testimonies that make us aware of that duty.
9. Oh the Eternal To-Be List! (23 & 24)
1. Humble
2. Submissive
3. Gentle
4. Easy to be entreated
5. Full of patience
6. Full of long-suffering
7. Temperate in all things
8. Diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times
9. Ask God for your needs, both spiritual and temporal
10. Always give thanks to God for what He gives you
11. Have faith
12. Have hope
13. Have charity
14. Always abound in good works
10. If we do the above things, the Lord will cleanse us from our sins (25)
11. We are blessed with peace according to our faith and good works (27)

What and AMAZING sermon Alma gave!  How beautiful it was then, and how applicable it still is today!

What did you think/learn today?