Alma 61-63

Alma 61-63 Study Guide – to be discussed June 5
Day 1: Read Alma 61:1-9; D&C 101:1-5
1. What had Nephite dissenters accomplished while their armies were fighting Lamanites on two fronts? Look up the word “daunt” in a dictionary. What does it mean?




2. From what city was Pahoran writing to Moroni? What was he doing there?



3. Read Alma 61:9 with D&C 101:1-5. Why wasn’t Pahoran angry with Moroni? What does this tell you about Pahoran?



Day 2: Read Alma 61:10-21
4. According to Pahoran, what enemy was he really fighting? What part of his epistle indicates he was in tune with God’s will?



5. How did Pahoran describe the Spirit of God in Alma 61:15?



6. How did Moroni’s angry letter actually comfort and strengthen Pahoran?



Day 3: Read Alma 62:1-11
7. In what did Moroni take courage and joy? For what did he mourn?



8. What did Moroni do on his way to Gideon?



9. Who was Pachus? Was capital punishment necessary in this case? Why or why not?



Day 4: Read Alma 62:12-26
10. How many men were sent to assist Helaman in the west? How many were sent to Lehi and Teancum in the east? Where did Moroni and Pahoran go to fight? How many “converts” did they make on their way?



11. Why wouldn’t the Lamanites come out to fight on the plains of Nephihah? How does the adversary avoid a direct confrontation today?


12. How did Moroni get the advantage over his enemies? Where were the Lamanite guards? Were the Lamanites sound sleepers?



Day 5: Read Alma 62:27-38; Isaiah 2:1-4
13. Why do you think the Lamanite prisoners were desirous to stop fighting and start farming? According to Isaiah 2:1-4, how is this a “type” of what will happen in the last days? By what event(s) will it be preceded?



14. In what direction did Moroni’s army march? Where did the Lamanite armies gather?



15. Why was Teancum so angry with Ammoron? What do you think about his final battle - wise or unwise?




Day 6: Read Alma 62:39-52
16. What reason is given for the success of the Nephite armies and the safety of the nation?



17. During times of peace, to what did each of the key players return?



18. How did the Nephites continue in righteousness?



Day 7: Read Alma 63, Review Alma 38:1-3
19. Who succeeded Helaman as prophet? Review Alma 38:1-3 and list leadership qualities of this great spiritual man.



20. Why do you think so many Nephites wanted to explore unknown lands?




BONUS: What did Helaman II cause to be written and dispersed among the people? What was left out?



21. Who received the plates on Shiblon’s death? How long did it take after Moroni’s death for dissenters to arise again?