Mosiah 28-29

Mosiah 28-29 Study Guide – to be discussed November 15
Day 1: Read Mosiah 28:1-9
1. List all the reasons the sons of Mosiah gave for wanting to preach the gospel to the Lamanites.



BONUS: Why were Mosiah’s sons so concerned about the suffering of others for sin?



2. Why do you think Mosiah’s sons had to plead with their father to be allowed to go on this particular mission?



3. What did the Lord promise Mosiah concerning his sons? What do you think the sons of Mosiah had to sacrifice to serve?



Day 2: Read Mosiah 28:10-20
4. To what did Mosiah turn his attention after his sons left?



5. What was the reaction of Mosiah’s people to the record of the Jaredites (Book of Ether)?



6. What items did Mosiah give to Alma? Why?



Day 3: Read Mosiah 29:1-10; D&C 101:76-80
7. Who did the people of Zarahemla want to be their king? Why was this impossible?



8. What reasons did Mosiah give for not appointing another king?



9. Read D&C 101:76-80. Why is the Lord concerned with the governments of men?



Day 4: Read Mosiah 29:11-20
10. What system of government did Mosiah suggest for the people to adopt at his death?


11. Compare Mosiah’s arguments in Mosiah 29:13-16 with Alma’s thoughts on the same subject in Mosiah 23:6-9. What are the dangers of submitting to a king? Who is the only one worthy to be called King?

12. Why did the Lord intercede in behalf of his people to deliver them from bondage?




Day 5: Read Mosiah 29:21-27; D&C 134:1-2
13. What did Mosiah say about why it is hard to dethrone a wicked king?



14. What kinds of laws constitute good government?




15. What happens when the voice of the people (majority vote) chooses iniquity?



Day 6: Read Mosiah 29:28-36
16. What system of checks and balances did Mosiah suggest?



17. If everyone has agency and the Light of Christ, why are the iniquities of an evil king answered upon the head of the king?



18. In what ways is the monarchy a burden to the righteous monarch?



Day 7: Read Mosiah 29:37-47
19. Why did the people esteem Mosiah so highly?




20. Who was elected to be the first chief judge? What other office did he hold?




21. Two great Nephite leaders’ deaths are recorded at the end of the Book of Mosiah. If you were called upon to speak at the funeral services of one of these great men, which verse(s) from Mosiah might you quote?