Alma 43-52 Part 2 • Dr. David Boren • August 12-18 • Come Follow Me

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Aug 7, 2024

David Boren, an expert on righteous leadership and the Book of Mormon, explores the manipulative tactics of Amalickiah and the significance of flattery in leadership. He emphasizes the power of unity and humble service within faith communities, sharing powerful anecdotes. The conversation turns to the complexities of conflict and the transformative nature of forgiveness, highlighting the moral responsibilities leaders hold. Boren contrasts effective leadership qualities with the challenges posed by societal pressures, grounding his insights in scripture.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

United in Faith and Endurance

02:50 • 26min

The Power of Humble Service

29:06 • 18min

The Transformative Power of Forgiveness

47:10 • 2min

Conflict and Leadership in Alma

49:26 • 9min

Principles of Effective Councils and Open Communication

58:51 • 6min

Key Takeaways on Leadership and Spiritual Strength

01:04:42 • 3min

Reflections on War Chapters in the Book of Mormon

01:07:30 • 2min

Dr. Boren continues to examine the war chapters of Alma and the principles of righteous leadership as well as the evidence of God’s hand in preparing the Book of Mormon for modern-day application and testimony.

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TIMECODE

00:00 Part II– Dr. David Boren
03:14 Alma 46:21 - The title of liberty and running together
08:00 Alma 46 Joseph of Egypt and covenant reminders
11:02 Alma 47 - Amalickiah stirs up Lamanites to anger
12:44 Alma 47:12-18 - Lehonti was “fixed in his mind”
16:24 Don’t come down from your mountain
20:53 The Amalickiah’s of today
22:19 Alma 28:1-5 - Strengthening weak places
25:01 Alma 48:7-17 - Moroni’s characteristics and preparations for war
28:20 Alma 48:19 - Helaman and others serve without recognition
32:44 Textual analysis of Amalickiah’s 13 words
36:31 Alma 48:21-24 - How do Christians go to war?
38:40 Alma 49:10-14 - Great leaders make needed changes
44:21 Alma 49:26 -Lehi and the people of Morianton
45:18 Alma 49:36 - Being hurt by people close to us
49:41 Alma 51:2-9 - Contentions and the voice of the people
50:45 Alma 51:19-21, 33-34 - End of the king-men and Teancum
53:11 Alma 52:1 Amalickiah killed on the first day of the year
54:36 The form of the Book of Alma
56:44 Alma 52 - Asking for help
57:36 Alma 52:19 - Church councils and leadership
1:02:57 Inviting the Lord into our councils
1:04:42 Dr. Boren’s ideas on leadership and testimony of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon
1:08:25 End of Part II– Dr. David Boren

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