After preaching in Zarahemla, Alma performed some administrative functions: choosing new leaders, baptizing new members and updating membership records. Then, he traveled on to the city of Gideon.
Chapter Outline
- Alma chooses new leaders and welcomes new members into the church (v. 1-4)
- Church members gather regularly to pray for nonbelievers (v. 5-6)
- Alma traveled to the city of Gideon (v. 7-8)
My Takeaways
- The Lord’s church is organized: clearly defined and easily understood.
- Church members pray for all of God’s children.
- Effective gospel teachers use the scriptures, follow the Spirit, share testimony, and teach with authority.
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❖ Alma sets in order the church – Alma 6:1-4
According to the Order of God – Alma 6:1
1 And now it came to pass that after Alma had made an end of speaking unto the people of the church, which was established in the city of Zarahemla, he ordained priests and elders, by laying on his hands according to the order of God, to preside and watch over the church. (Alma 6:1)…
❖ Praying for nonbelievers – Alma 6:5-6
Alma 6:5-6 The Souls of Those Who Knew Not God
5 Now I would that ye should understand that the word of God was liberal unto all, that none were deprived of the privilege of assembling themselves together to hear the word of God. 6 Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty…
❖ Alma travels to Gideon – Alma 6:7-8
According to the Revelation of the Truth – Alma 6:8
8 And Alma went and began to declare the word of God unto the church which was established in the valley of Gideon, according to the revelation of the truth of the word which had been spoken by his fathers, and according to the spirit of prophecy which was in him, according to the testimony…
Old Testament Foundations
What Is an Elder?
When Moses saw the burning bush on Mount Horeb, God commanded him to return to Egypt and lead his people out of slavery. Moses was somewhat concerned about fulfilling this assignment alone. But God explained that he wouldn’t be alone: Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The Lord God…
New Testament Parallels
Room in the Inn
In contrast with the inn which turned away Mary and Joseph, the wounded traveler in the parable of the Good Samaritan was welcomed into a place of comfort and healing. The Savior invites us to make His Inn (the Church) a welcoming place for wounded and weary travelers.
Church History Connections
Preside
After Alma organized the church at the waters of Mormon, he and his people fled for their lives from the armies of King Noah. Arriving in a new land, which they called the land of Helam, they began to organize themselves as an independent community. After warning his people to be careful whom they chose…
All Posts Referencing Alma 6
- After the Holy Order of God (8/13/2024)
- How to Preach (6/15/2024)
- Establishing Order (6/14/2024)
- Testimony of Jesus = Spirit of Prophecy (12/30/2023)
- Room in the Inn (1/10/2023)
- From Their Sins (1/6/2023)
- The Fast That I Have Chosen (10/6/2022)
- Preside (12/14/2021)
- Book of Mormon References in Moroni 6 (12/5/2020)
- What Are the Purposes of Fasting? (11/18/2019)
- What Is an Elder? (11/10/2019)
- What Does It Mean to Be Ordained? (11/8/2019)
- What Does It Mean to Be “Baptized Unto Repentance?” (2/22/2019)
- What Is the Relationship Between Baptism and Membership in the Church? (2/21/2019)
- According to the Order of God – Alma 6:1 (11/20/2018)
- According to the Revelation of the Truth – Alma 6:8 (2/12/2017)
- The Souls of Those Who Knew Not God – Alma 6:5-6 (6/5/2015)
- Alma 6:5-6 The Souls of Those Who Knew Not God (10/29/2014)