Alma Chapter 38

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Weekly Study Questions

What does this chapter teach me about God's relationship with His children?

What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?

How can I use the principles and examples from this chapter to improve my own relationship with the Savior and my Heavenly Father?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

We learn in this chapter that Shiblon endured many difficult trials "for the word's sake" and stayed faithful throughout those trials until the Lord delivered him. He seems to be a bit of an "unsung hero" in the Book of Mormon, although he set an incredible example of obedience and faith, according to his father, Alma. Who are some of the "unsung heroes" you've observed in your life to whom you look as an example? 

In verse 12, Alma counsels Shiblon to "bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love." How does bridling our passions enable us to to be filled with love? Why is it that when we do not bridle our passions, this is impossible? 

In verse 12, Alma also counsels Shiblon to "Use boldness, but not overbearance" in his teaching. What do you see as an example of using boldness without overbearance? How is this done? 

Alma Chapter 37

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Weekly Study Questions

What does this chapter teach me about God's relationship with His children?

What does this chapter teach me about my Savior?

How can I use the principles and examples from this chapter to improve my own relationship with the Savior and my Heavenly Father?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO PONDER

The records the Book of Mormon prophets kept proved to be very valuable witnesses of Christ almost two thousand years after the Nephites perished. Why do you think the Church encourages us to keep records of our own lives through journals? What kind of impact do you think those records might have on future generations? On you personally? 

In verse 6, Alma explains that "by small and simple things are great things brought to pass..." Where else do we see this principle in the scriptures? Where have you seen it in your own life? What small and simple things are you doing right now that you hope will bring to pass great things in the future?

In verses 36 - 37, what are the various ways Alma outlines we can and should communicate with Heavenly Father? How does each bless our lives? 

In verse 43, Alma explains that the Liahona was "not without a shadow," meaning that the Liahona was also symbolic of other spiritual truths. We can find powerful symbols in almost all of the stories in the scriptures, and God often gives us symbolic lessons even in our own life stories. What are some spiritual lessons or symbols you can identify in some of your own personal life experiences?