Alma 15-17

Alma 15-17 Study Guide – to be discussed February 7

Day 1: Read Alma 15:1-2
1. What was the cause of Zeezrom’s illness? In what way(s) did it manifest itself?



2. List three things which were required in order for Zeezrom to be healed.



3. What was the reaction of the people at Sidom to Zeezrom’s miraculous recovery?



Day 2: Read Alma 15:13-19
4. Why did the people of Ammonihah remain hard-hearted?



5. What did Amulek sacrifice for the word of God?



6. What was the result of Alma’s work at Sidom?



Day 3: Read Alma 16:1-11; Review Alma 3:25-27; Alma 25:1-3
7. After reviewing Alma 3:25-27, calculate approximately how long the Nephites had enjoyed relative peace.


8. Read Alma 9:18-19. What specific prophecies made by Alma in Ammonihah were fulfilled in the 11th year of the reign of the judges? Using the dates at the bottoms of pages 230 and 248, about how long did it take before his words were fulfilled? How long did it take to destroy Ammonihah?



BONUS: Read Alma 25:1-3. Why did the Lamanites attack Ammonihah?


9. How did Zoram and his sons achieve victory over the Lamanites? How can we use this same strategy in overcoming the forces of Satan?



Day 4: Read Alma 16:12-21; Moses 7:18
10. How did Alma and Amulek use the three years of peace to strengthen the Nephites?



BONUS: In Alma 16:13, we read that Alma and Amulek preached to the people in their temples, sanctuaries and synagogues. After reading 2 Nephi 5:16, Alma 15:17 and 21:6, and Alma 21:4, explain what seem to be the differences between temples, sanctuaries and synagogues.



11. Read Moses 7:18. In what way(s) did the Nephites become a Zion people?



12. From Alma 16:20, what new detail was given to the Nephites regarding Christ’s appearance among them?



Day 5: Read Alma 17:1-12, with headnote to Alma 17
13. From the headnote to Alma 17, what is recorded in Alma, chapters 17-26? According to the dates at the bottom of page 250, which years does this history cover?


14. What added to Alma’s joy in his reunion with the sons of Mosiah?


15. From Alma 17:1-12, list ways in which we can prepare for missionary service.




Day 6: Read Alma 17:13-25
16. Why had the curses of God fallen on the Lamanites? What was the goal of the sons of Mosiah in preaching to the Lamanites?



17. What did Ammon do for his brothers before they parted company?


18. As king, what might Lamoni have done to Ammon? Why do you think he treated Ammon as he did?



Day 7: Read Alma 17:26-39; Review Mosiah 28:6-7
19. Review the promise Mosiah received before his sons departed on their missions (Mosiah 28:6-7). How did this promise help Ammon avoid succumbing to the fear which overcame his fellow-servants?



20. From Alma 17:29, who did Alma hope to convert?


21. List qualities Ammon possessed that helped him in missionary work.