Tag Archives: Alma 30

What’s Wrong with Seeking Signs?

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

The prophet Zenos foretold a sign which would coincide with the Savior’s death hundreds of years later. Some members of the house of Israel, who would be living on “the isles of the sea,” would experience three days of darkness … Continue reading →

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How Does God Communicate with Us?

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

After writing two days ago about the importance of firsthand spiritual knowledge, and after writing yesterday about the role of prophets in helping us to grow closer to God, I was thinking today about the variety of ways that God sends … Continue reading →

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Is It Possible to Know Something but Not to Know That You Know It?

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

In 1880, a young church leader, Heber J. Grant, was challenged by Joseph F. Smith, one of the apostles. Heber had just stated in a sermon that he “believed” the gospel was true. Following the meeting, Joseph asked him, “Don’t … Continue reading →

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The Devil Will Not Support His Children – Alma 30:58-60

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

58 And it came to pass that they were all convinced of the wickedness of Korihor; therefore they were all converted again unto the Lord; and this put an end to the iniquity after the manner of Korihor. And Korihor … Continue reading →

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All Things Denote There Is a God – Alma 30:44

Posted on October 19, 2016 by

44 But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye tempt your God? Will ye say, Show unto me a sign, when ye have the testimony of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy prophets? … Continue reading →

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They Were Strict in Observing the Ordinances of God – Alma 30:3

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

3 Yea, and the people did observe to keep the commandments of the Lord; and they were strict in observing the ordinances of God, according to the law of Moses; for they were taught to keep the law of Moses … Continue reading →

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I Withstood the Truth – Alma 30:53

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

 53 But behold, the devil hath deceived me; for he appeared unto me in the form of an angel, and said unto me: Go and reclaim this people, for they have all gone astray after an unknown God. And he … Continue reading →

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