Mosiah 9-11

Mosiah 9-11 Study Guide: To be discussed October 4
Day 1: Mosiah 9:1-9 (with chapter heading); see also Omni 1:27-28
[Note: This chapter begins an extended flashback. Chapters 9-11 cover approx. 200-150BC.]
1. Why did Zeniff want to protect the Lamanites from Nephite armies? What was his motivation for leading a group of Nephites into Lamanite territory?



2. Why were Zeniff’s people “smitten with famine and sore afflictions” on their journey?




3. Which two lands did the Lamanites give Zeniff for his people to inhabit? Why do you think Zeniff did not see any red flags as he worked out the treaty?




Day 2: Read Mosiah 9:10-19; Jacob 1:11
4. Read Jacob 1:11. What was the tradition among the Nephites regarding their kings? What does the title of the Lamanite king imply about the tradition of the Lamanites in this regard?



5. Why do you think King Laman allowed Zeniff to rule in Lamanite territory for 12 years before attacking?




6. How did remembering the power of the Lord to save increase the faith of Zeniff’s people? How can we apply this principle today?




Day 3: Read Mosiah 10:1-10
7. What precautions did Zeniff take to keep the Lamanites at bay for 22 years? What can we learn from this?





8. Was it a righteous battle for which Zeniff prepared his people?



9. According to Mosiah 10:10, how did Zeniff’s people go up to battle?



Day 4: Read Mosiah 10:11-22; Alma 37:31-34; D&C 93:39
10. How did Zeniff describe the Lamanites?



11. What false traditions did the Lamanites believe?




12. How do you cure eternal hatred? (see also Alma 37:31-34, D&C 93:39)




Day 5: Read Mosiah 11:1-7
13. What do you think it means to walk after the desires of one’s own heart? Is there another name for this?



14. Make a list of five things from Mosiah 11:2-7 that contributed to the downfall of Zeniff’s people under Noah.




15. What did King Noah and his wicked priests do to sway the people to wickedness? Why did this work?



Day 6: Read Mosiah 11:8-19
16. During King Noah’s reign, how was the temple used?



17. What was Noah’s first priority or chief motivation?



18. List five more things from Mosiah 11:8-19 that contributed to the decline of the Nephite settlers under Noah.




Day 7: Read Mosiah 11:20-29
19. Search Mosiah 11:20–25 and find the phrases “except they repent” and “except this people repent.” List the four punishments Abinadi said would come upon the people if they did not repent.




20. How did the people react to Abinadi’s warning? How did Noah react?