Alma 23-29 Part 1 • Prof. Lori Denning • July 8-14 • Come Follow Me

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Jul 3, 2024

Professor Lori Denning discusses the power of poetry, covenant, and conversion in the story of the Anti-Nephi-Lehis. Topics include transformation, storytelling techniques, missionary experiences, and the concept of gathering Israel through personal growth and selflessness.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploration of Transformation and Hope through Alma 23-29 Stories

02:28 • 3min

Recognizing Opportunities for Personal Growth and Transformation

05:43 • 10min

Exploring the Power of Storytelling and Literary Techniques in Scripture

15:20 • 4min

Analyzing Literary Techniques and Missionary Experiences

19:40 • 14min

The Power of Conversion

33:33 • 24min

Commitment to Peace and Selflessness

57:29 • 11min

Can people change? Professor Lori Denning brings to life the story of the Anti-Nephi-Lehis through understanding the power of poetry, covenant, and conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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00:00 Part I - Professor Lori Denning
00:46 Background to the chapters
03:34 Bio of Professor Denning
04:28 Come, Follow Me Manual
05:46 Professor Denning shares a story about volleyball
08:39 Can people change?
10:23 Mormon’s teaching moments
12:53 Power of stories on the human brain
16:54 Alma 23 - Literary techniques
18:49 Alma 23:1-2 - Resumptive repetition
23:15 Powerful first words and difficult missions
27:04 Alma 23:3 - King converted through love and a literary motif
32:47 Gathering Israel
35:21 Alma 23:6-7 - Never fell away after conversion
40:47 Professor Denning shares a personal story of a new ward
43:25 Alma 23:13, 25 - Laid down weapons
45:44 Abraham Lincoln story
49:20 Alma 24:7-16 - a speech and a new identity
52:18 A name change
56:33 Nicknames
58:02 Alma 24:16-18 -Burying swords
1:00:25 Professor Denning shares a story about using her powers for evil
1:06:15 Living in contention
1:09:00 - End of Part 1 - Professor Lori Denning

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