Book of Mormon Primary Lessons

“Lesson 24: Alma Counsels His Son Corianton,” Primary 4: Book of Mormon, 83

We experience good and bad consequences depending on our choices. We have many difficult choices to make, but Heavenly Father has given us commandments to help us.

Read Alma 39, the second article of faith, and the eleventh article of faith.

Corianton’s brothers had set a good example for him? (Alma 39:1). Whom do you look to for a righteous example?

Alma was unhappy with Corianton "For [he] didst not give so much heed unto my words as did thy brother" (Alma 39:2). Corianton did not obey Alma.

Alma was reminding Corianton of his sins "for [his] good" (Alma 39:7–9). To “cross yourself in all these things” [verse 9] means to turn away from these evils. Keep in mind that God knows of all our sins (Alma 39:8). Feelings of guilt can lead us to repent.

Alma told Corianton his brothers could give him good advice in making choices. (Alma 39:10). From what other sources can you receive righteous counsel?

Corianton’s unrighteous actions caused the Zoramites to not believe Alma's words (Alma 39:11). In what ways may our choices affect others?

Think of some of the choices you have to make. How might the Holy Ghost help you know when you are doing something wrong? The Holy Ghost can also help you know you have made a good decision.

Alma taught Corianton to repent, saying "turn to the Lord with all your mind, might, and strength; that ye lead away the hearts of no more to do wickedly; but rather return unto them, and acknowledge your faults and that wrong which ye have done" (Alma 39:13). We must do all we can to follow Christ's example and repent for what we have done wrong. We also need to apologize to those whom we have hurt by our wrong choices.

Alma’s counsel about seeking riches, saying "Seek not after riches nor the vain things of this world; for behold, you cannot carry them with you [when you die]" (Alma 39:14). When riches become the most important thing in our lives, we lose sight of what's truly important.

Alma taught Corianton about the mission of Jesus Christ: "it is he that surely shall come to take away the sins of the world; yea, he cometh to declare glad tidings of salvation unto his people." (Alma 39:15).

Alma told Corianton teach about "declare these glad tidings unto this people, to prepare their minds; or rather that salvation might come unto them, that they may . . . hear the word" (Alma 39:16).

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“Lesson 17: Ammon, a Great Servant,” Primary 4: Book of Mormon, 57

We can share the gospel by setting a good example and bearing testimony of Jesus Christ. The Lord blesses us as we bear witness of him and his gospel. We can share the gospel with others by our example as we live the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lesson is about a great missionary who had a strong testimony.

Read Alma 17, 18, and 19.

The sons of Mosiah went to "their brethren, the Lamanites, to the knowledge of the truth" (Alma 17:9). After the sons of Mosiah repented, they prepare for their missions by "[giving] themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God" (Alma 17:2–3).

The sons of Mosiah want to go on a mission to the Lamanites "that perhaps they might bring them unto repentance" (Alma 17:16). It is important that all of Heavenly Father’s children hear and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ. This requires missionary work even to those whom we may consider to be our enemies.

Ammon goes to the land of Ishmael and becomes the servant of King Lamoni—Ammon saves the king’s flocks and slays his enemies at the waters of Sebus.

When Ammon fought the wicked Lamanites he hoped the "hearts of [his] fellow-servants, that [he] may lead them to believe in my words" (Alma 17:29).

The wicked Lamanites "did not fear Ammon . . . for they knew not that the Lord had promised [Ammon's Father] Mosiah that he would deliver his sons out of their hands; neither did they know anything concerning the Lord; therefore they delighted in the destruction of their brethren; and for this cause they stood to scatter the flocks of the king." (Alma 17:35). The Lord fulfill this promise when "one of [their brothers] . . . drew his sword and went forth . . . to slay him . . . fell dead" (Alma 19:22–23).

Ammon’s example caused King Lamoni to think Ammon was "the Great Spirit, and . . . desire him that he come in unto [him]" (Alma 18:9–11). Who has set a good example for you? For whom can you set a good example?

Ammon’s testimony and the Spirit of the Lord had such a great affect on King Lamoni that "he began to cry unto the Lord, saying: O Lord, have mercy; according to thy abundant mercy which thou hast had upon the people of Nephi, have upon me, and my people" (Alma 18:40–43).

The queen and her servant Abish show their great faith by believing the words of Ammon. "having been converted to the Lord . . . when she saw that all . . . had fallen to the earth . . . she knew that it was the power of God; and supposing that this opportunity . . . by beholding this scene it would cause [the people] to believe in the power of God, therefore she ran forth from house to house, making it known unto the people" (Alma 19:8–12, 17). King Lamoni and the queen both testify of Jesus Christ (Alma 19:12–13, 29–30).

King Lamoni testified, "behold, I have seen my Redeemer; and he shall come forth, and be born of a woman, and he shall redeem all mankind who believe on his name" (Alma 19:12–13).

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