Alma 23-29 Part 2 • Prof. Lori Denning • July 8-14 • Come Follow Me
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Professor Lori Denning discusses conversion, sacrifice, and how covenants strengthen us. Topics include the Anti-Nephi-Lehies, poetry's power, missionaries as instruments, and the significance of hymns. The podcast delves into deep scriptural analyses, personal transformations, and the roles we fulfill in the Kingdom of God.
Different tasks are crucial in the Lord's work, highlighting the importance of individual roles and contributions.
Poetry in Scriptures conveys deep spiritual experiences, emphasizing emotional connections and the power of interpretation.
Deep dives
Alma's Role and Importance of College-Age Girls
Alma values his role despite not receiving the same recognition as the Sons of Mosiah, highlighting that different tasks are essential. He exemplifies contentment in fulfilling his divinely appointed role, suggesting that all serve a crucial purpose, whether in formal missions or other capacities. The focus is on valuing diverse contributions within the kingdom.
Power of Poetry in Scriptures
The episode explores the impact of poetry in conveying spiritual experiences, drawing parallels to personal emotions like love and redemption. The discussion delves into translating and interpreting poetry in Scriptures, emphasizing the profound emotional connection and depth found in poetically structured texts.
Transformation Through Desires and Self-Reflection
The narrative shifts to the importance of individual desires, showcasing the vulnerability in unspoken desires akin to the apostles' varied requests to Christ. The message underscores the power of self-reflection, encouraging listeners to seek personal growth and connection with Jesus Christ through introspection.
Impact of the Book of Mormon on Personal Growth and Testimony
Wrapping up, the focus centers on how the Book of Mormon fosters personal growth and deepens understanding of Christ, contrasting scholarly engagement with spiritual transformation. It highlights the book's unique ability to elevate individuals to discipleship and provide hope and joy by enhancing their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Professor Lori Denning continues to explore the themes of conversion and sacrifice and how the Lord calls us each to different places and responsibilities to strengthen one another.
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09:50 Alma 24:30 - Nephite enemies are former Nephites
12:12 Professor Denning finishes volleyball story from pt. 1
14:02 The power in poetry
19:41 John shares a powerful personal moment
21:08 Alma 26:16 - Missionaries as instruments
23:11-12 - Ammon tells a story in a couplet
26:01 Dr. Sweat’s translation exercise in Alma 29
32:37 Hank’s translation of Alma 29:1-2
34:11 John’s translation of Alma 29:1
35:51 A car without gas-the power of hymns
39:29 Psalm 22 and Jesus on the cross
40:44 Hank shares an impression about Alma 29
46:04 Professor Denning shares her testimony of Jesus Christ
49:26 End of Part II– Professor Lori Denning
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