The Zoramite leaders cast out everyone who believes in the message of Alma and his missionary team. Those people immigrate to the neighboring land of Jershon. Not satisfied, the leader of the Zoramites tries to force the people of Ammon to evict the refugees, but they ignore him. The Zoramites then unite with the Lamanites and begin making plans to attack the Nephites.
Chapter Outline
- The converts are exiled and move to Jershon (v. 1-7)
- The people of Ammon ignore threats from the Zoramites (v. 8-12)
- Alma returns home and counsels each of his sons (v. 13-16)
My Takeaways
- We should serve people in our community, even if it is inconvenient or difficult to do so.
- Don’t be intimidated by threats.
- It’s important to teach the gospel individually to each of our children.
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❖ Zoramites threaten the people of Ammon – Alma 35:8-12
They Did Receive All the Poor of the Zoramites – Alma 35:8-9
8 Now the people of the Zoramites were angry with the people of Ammon who were in Jershon, and the chief ruler of the Zoramites, being a very wicked man, sent over unto the people of Ammon desiring them that they should cast out of their land all those who came over from them into…
The People of Ammon Did Not Fear – Alma 35:9
9 And he breathed out many threatenings against them. And now the people of Ammon did not fear their words; therefore they did not cast them out, but they did receive all the poor of the Zoramites that came over unto them; and they did nourish them, and did clothe them, and did give unto…
❖ Alma returns home – Alma 35:13-16
He Caused That They Should Be Taught – Mosiah 1:2
2 And it came to pass that he had three sons; and he called their names Mosiah, and Helorum, and Helaman. And he caused that they should be taught in all the language of his fathers, that thereby they might become men of understanding; and that they might know concerning the prophecies which had been…
Being Grieved for the Iniquity of His People – Alma 35:15-16
15 Now Alma, being grieved for the iniquity of his people, yea for the wars, and the bloodsheds, and the contentions which were among them; and having been to declare the word, or sent to declare the word, among all the people in every city; and seeing that the hearts of the people began to…
That He Might Give Unto Them…His Charge – Alma 35:15-16
15 Now Alma, being grieved for the iniquity of his people, yea for the wars, and the bloodsheds, and the contentions which were among them; and having been to declare the word, or sent to declare the word, among all the people in every city; and seeing that the hearts of the people began to…
New Testament Parallels
What Does It Mean to Minister?
In the Book of Mormon, the word “minister” is often a synonym for “teach.” It also refers to other forms of service. A person who ministers is eager to serve “in an active practical way.”
All Posts Referencing Alma 35
- “He Caused That His Sons Should Be Gathered” (7/27/2024)
- Strictness (7/17/2024)
- What Does It Mean to Serve Others “According to Their Wants?” (10/2/2019)
- What Does It Mean to Minister? (8/3/2019)
- What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Anger? (5/9/2019)
- They Did Receive All the Poor of the Zoramites – Alma 35:8-9 (1/21/2018)
- Being Grieved for the Iniquity of His People – Alma 35:15-16 (3/11/2017)
- That He Might Give Unto Them…His Charge – Alma 35:15-16 (5/13/2016)
- The People of Ammon Did Not Fear – Alma 35:9 (7/23/2015)