Yesterday, I had the privilege of discussing Helaman 2 with Kevin and Shelbi Stanfill on their weekly Book of Mormon Podcast. Here is a link to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ol90n35WzpaFM0uf8FAgh
The Voice of the People
When the prophet Samuel was old, he tried to appoint his sons to succeed him as leaders over Israel. But the Israelites were not willing to follow his sons, and they requested that he appoint a king. Samuel was troubled. He didn't think it wise to give one person that much power, and he thought... Continue Reading →
What Does the Book of Mormon Teach about Elections?
Shortly before his death, in about the year 91 B.C., King Mosiah announced to his people that he would have no successor. None of his sons wanted to be king, and he had been horrified to hear about the suffering caused by an unrighteous king named Noah. To prevent such a situation arising again, Mosiah... Continue Reading →
What Is Authority?
authority The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. A person or organization having political or administrative power and control. The power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something. (Oxford English Dictionary) The Book of Mormon speaks about authority in multiple ways, some... Continue Reading →
This Gadianton Did Prove the Overthrow…of the People of Nephi – Helaman 2:13-14
13 And behold, in the end of this book ye shall see that this Gadianton did prove the overthrow, yea, almost the entire destruction of the people of Nephi.14 Behold I do not mean the end of the book of Helaman, but I mean the end of the book of Nephi, from which I have... Continue Reading →
This Gadianton Did Prove the Overthrow…of the People of Nephi – Helaman 2:13
13 And behold, in the end of this book ye shall see that this Gadianton did prove the overthrow, yea, almost the entire destruction of the people of Nephi.(Helaman 2:13)In the Book of Alma, the Nephites faced a formidable enemy, but at least they knew who the enemy was. The invading Lamanite army posed a... Continue Reading →