Alma 30-31 Part 2 • Dr. Brent Top • July 15-21 • Come Follow Me
Jul 10, 2024
59:02
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Dr. Brent Top discusses Korihor's sophistries, the gospel's power, and self-righteousness dangers. Topics include service, testimony, spiritual weakness, prayer, and the transformative power of the word of God.
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Alma highlights the power of repentance and spiritual understanding through a powerful object lesson.
Alma's heartfelt prayer showcases enduring faith, commitment to sharing the gospel, and seeking spiritual empowerment.
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Alma Responds to Korihor
Alma confronts Korihor's accusations of preaching for gain, challenging his disbelief in God and Christ by presenting evidence of their existence. Despite Korihor's defiance, Alma offers him a chance to repent, highlighting the significant evidence and witnesses supporting belief in a higher power.
Object Lesson for Korihor
Alma provides a powerful object lesson by showcasing the consequences of rejecting faith, emphasizing the importance of repentance and spiritual understanding. The narrative delves into the struggle between belief and disbelief, illustrating the impact of individual choices and the potential for redemption.
Alma's Prayer and Missionary Work
Alma's heartfelt prayer reflects his profound concern for his people's iniquity, seeking strength and success for himself and fellow laborers, showing a deep commitment to sharing the gospel. The prayer serves as a lesson in enduring faith amidst societal challenges and the importance of seeking spiritual comfort and empowerment.
Contrasting Prayers and Faith
Contrasting Zoramite and Alma's prayers highlight the essence of true faith in Christ over self-righteousness and arrogance. It emphasizes the significance of humility, redemption through Christ's atonement, and the transformative power of faith in overcoming shame and societal pressures.
Dr. Brent Top continues discussing the sophistries of Korihor, the dangers of self-righteousness, and the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to cut through the wiles of the Adversary.
06:50 Elder Ballard’s questions about service and tithing
08:24 Alma 30:27 - Korihor lies about bad behavior
11:38 The music of the gospel
13:10 Alma 30:60 Satan won’t uphold his children
14:49 The evidence of testimony
15:58 Preying on the spiritually weak
17:38 Alma 31- Alma sorrows over unrighteousness
19:20 Alma 31:5 - The power of the word
26:12 The word has more power than an alarm clock
28:53 Mission presidents and a Rameumptom
30:46 Never mildly surprised
32:00 Do we have personal Rameumptom?
34;59 Alma 31:32-38 - Alma’s beautiful prayer
38:27 Alma 31 - A lesson in prayer
41:44 3 Nephi 5:5 - A disciple of Christ
43:40 Alma 31:35 - The Lord is on Zeezrom’s side
45:59 Alma 31:17 - A Korihor echo chamber
49:05 D&C 45 - The Mediator
52:29 Jesus shatters doubt and fear
53:09 Dr. Top shares his personal testimony of service and Jesus Christ
59:45 End of Part II– Dr. Brent Top
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