Professor John 'Jack' Welch discusses the power of discovering Hebraisms in the Book of Mormon, the depth of Alma's teachings to his sons, chiasmus in scripture, the significance of Jesus's Atonement, and his relationship with Dr. Hugh Nibley.
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insights INSIGHT
Book of Mormon's Depth
The Book of Mormon is rich with inexhaustible insights, covering various life aspects.
It testifies of Jesus Christ's truthfulness and His gospel's validity.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Understanding the Human Condition
Hank Smith recounts his friend Bryce Dunford's insightful observation about the Book of Mormon.
The book's profound understanding of human experiences sets it apart.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Look to God and Live
Alma teaches his sons righteousness amidst wickedness, emphasizing Christ as the only way to salvation.
He urges them to avoid discouragement and teaches them about Christ's central role.
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How does discovering Hebraisms in the Book of Mormon strengthen your testimony? Professor John “Jack'' Welch explores how the discovery of Hebraic poetry increases testimony of the power of Jesus Christ and His Atonement.
14:01 Alma teaches his sons to avoid discouragement
18:39 Was Alma translated?
20:08 Satan abandons his followers
23:43 Chiasmus in Alma 36
28:56 Chiasmus in Mosiah 5
34:45 What is chiasmus?
39:22 Jesus’s Atonement overcomes our pain
42:43 Professor Welch and Dr. Hugh Nibley
49:23 Chiasmus video on Scripture Central
53:28 Alma 36:1 and Alma 36:30
55:45 Alma 36:27-29 - Trust in God
56:52 Alma 36:3 and Alma 36:26 - Born of god
59:55 Alma 36:24 - Alma brings souls to God
1:02:07 Alma 36:10 and Alma 36:23 - Strength
1:05:04 - End of Part 1 - Professor John Welch
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