Lamoni’s father, who is king over all of the Lamanites, issues a proclamation that the sons of Mosiah may preach anywhere in his kingdom without persecution or hindrance. They travel throughout the land, and thousands of Lamanites are converted. These people no longer wanted to be called Lamanites, and they instead chose to be known as “Anti-Nephi-Lehies.”
Chapter Outline
- The king proclaims that the sons of Mosiah may preach throughout his kingdom (v. 1-3)
- Thousands of Lamanites are converted (v. 4-15)
- They are known as Anti-Nephi-Lehies (v. 16-18)
My Takeaways
- Religious freedom includes not only the right to believe as you choose but the right to communicate your beliefs.
- Some things that can make your conversion more durable include: covenants and mutual support among believers, as well as structured worship and scripture.
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❖ Proclamation – Alma 23:1-3
That the Word of God Might Have No Obstruction – Alma 23:1-3
1 Behold, now it came to pass that the king of the Lamanites sent a proclamation among all his people, that they should not lay their hands on Ammon, or Aaron, or Omner, or Himni, nor either of their brethren who should go forth preaching the word of God, in whatsoever place they should be,…
❖ Thousands of Lamanites converted – Alma 23:4-15
Aaron and His Brethren Went Forth – Alma 23:4-5
4 And now it came to pass that when the king had sent forth this proclamation, that Aaron and his brethren went forth from city to city, and from one house of worship to another, establishing churches, and consecrating priests and teachers throughout the land among the Lamanites, to preach and to teach the word…
Alma 23:6 As Many As Believed…Never Did Fall Away
6 And as sure as the Lord liveth, so sure as many as believed, or as many as were brought to the knowledge of the truth, through the preaching of Ammon and his brethren, according to the spirit of revelation and of prophecy, and the power of God working miracles in them–yea, I say unto…
Converted
Many Lamanites were converted after being taught by the sons of Mosiah. Elder David A. Bednar taught that, for most of us, conversion is a gradual change. We must be patient as our natures become aligned with the will of God over time.
All Posts Referencing Alma 23
- A Call from Arms (7/10/2024)
- Converted (7/9/2024)
- What Does It Mean to Consecrate Something? (5/4/2019)
- That the Word of God Might Have No Obstruction – Alma 23:1-3 (5/10/2018)
- As Many As Believed…Never Did Fall Away – Alma 23:6 (3/1/2017)
- Aaron and His Brethren Went Forth – Alma 23:4-5 (6/30/2015)
- Alma 23:6 As Many As Believed…Never Did Fall Away (11/8/2014)