Alma 32-35 Part 2 • Dr. S. Michael Wilcox • July 22-28 • Come Follow Me
Jul 17, 2024
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Dr. S. Michael Wilcox discusses the blessings of repentance, the immediacy of forgiveness, and the power of the Book of Mormon. Topics include the need for forgiveness, Jesus's Atonement, being charitable, and preparing to meet God. The podcast emphasizes seeking healing through Christ, exploring infinite mercy, immediate forgiveness, and the importance of repentance in religious teachings.
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Christ's forgiveness is immediate and infinite, reflected in Book of Mormon stories, emphasizing His atoning grace.
Alma 34 highlights nurturing the 'tree of life' in one's heart for meeting God through repentance and faith.
Actively loving others with charity and kindness reflects Christ's mercy and fosters spiritual growth.
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The Infinite and Immediate Nature of Christ's Forgiveness
Christ's forgiveness is immediate and infinite, seen through the various stories in the Book of Mormon where individuals ask for forgiveness and receive it without delay. This aspect of Christ's mercy is consistently emphasized, demonstrating the profound and immediate nature of His atoning grace.
Growing the Tree of Life: Preparation for Meeting God
Alma 34 emphasizes the importance of growing the 'tree of life' in one's heart as a labor to prepare to meet God. This labor involves immediate repentance and faith, ensuring that individuals are ready for eternity by nurturing their spiritual growth through repentance and righteous living.
Loving and Serving Others as a Central Teaching
Amidst the key messages in Alma 34, the theme of actively loving and serving others emerges as a central teaching. By extending charity, humility, and kindness, individuals not only grow spiritually but also reflect Christ's infinite mercy and immediate forgiveness.
Parenting Lessons from the Book of Mormon
Alma's example of individually counseling each son highlights the importance of personalized parenting and one-on-one interaction. This approach underscores the significance of dedicating quality time and attention to each child, offering tailored guidance and support in matters of righteousness and faith.
Utilizing Teachings from the Book of Mormon in Personal Life
The Book of Mormon offers inexhaustible wisdom that can be applied to various aspects of life, such as forgiveness, spiritual growth, and parenting. Embracing its teachings leads to soul-enlarging insights, fostering personal transformation and deeper understanding of Christ's teachings and love.
Dr. Wilcox continues to explore the blessings of repentance, the immediacy of forgiveness, and the power of the Book of Mormon in helping the Saints understand Jesus Christ's love.
09:17 Alma 33:21 Why the Israelites won’t look to Jesus
12:05 D&C 19:23 - Look, learn, listen, and walk
14:42 The need for forgiveness
16:28 Alma 33 - Jesus redeems and we are His
19:36 The three greats
24:17 Alma 34:10-11 Jesus’s Atonement meant to unify
28:52 What is an infinite Atonement of Jesus?
32:46 The Brothers Karamazov
35:56 The Come, Follow Me manual
41:25 Alma 34:28-29 - Being charitable
45:45 Sister Anette Dennis and “to cover”
48:07 The Lord forgives immediately
54:35 Psalms 30:5 - Joy comes in the morning
56:20 - How do we prepare to meet God?
59:16 Alma 34:39-40 - What do we offer the Lord?
1:01:52 Alma 34:41 - Rest in the Lord
1:02:43 Dr. Wilcox’s testimony of Jesus and the Book of Mormon
1:11:42 End of Part II– Dr. Michael Wilcox
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