He then departed, in the 19th year of the reign of the judges (or 73 BC) as if to go to Melek, but was never heard from again. In Ammonihah the people were very wicked. Alma , the Younger and his Father! The people of Zeniff, relative to the Lamanites, were small in numbers yet desired to live peacefully apart from the Lamanites in the same geographic area. Alma the Younger (Book) : Moore, H. B. : The story of Alma the Younger who fought to destroy the Church of God, the Church his father served. Alma the Younger did not believe the teachings of his father and became a wicked man. When finished, Alma and Amulek were cast into prison and delivered by a miracle. Several years later, Alma met up with a man named Korihor, whom the Book of Mormon describes as an anti-Christ. Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah Repent Purpose. Alma the Younger was so astonished that he could not speak. Alma moved on to the cities of Gideon and Melek, where his call to humility was also well received. They tried to undo the wrong they had done. Alma the Younger Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah rebel against their parents and work to destroy the church of Christ. The sons of Mosiah take Alma the younger to his father. Is it the prayers of his father (& you can trust his mama was praying hard as well)? Alma is struck as if dead and his soul suffers the torment of sin. It is a very powerful story of rebellion, repentance and conversion. God blessed Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah as they taught the gospel. This led Alma to extend his missionary work to these people. Commanded by an angel to return, Alma slipped back into the city through a different route from the south. After they were visited personally by an angel and rebuked for their actions, Alma fell into an unconscious state where for three days and three nights he lay unable to move until he felt within that he had been forgiven of his sins. Is it the angel? Alma called many people together to see what the Lord had done for his son and for the sons of Mosiah. He knew that God had answered his prayers. He and others fast and pray for his son to be healed. According to the Book of Mormon, Alma, the son of Alma (/ ˈ æ l m ə /) was a Nephite prophet often referred to as "Alma the Younger" to distinguish him from his father, who is often referred to as "Alma the Elder. Jim and I have been studying and talking about it. Mosiah 27 I have to say that so many things have come to me in study this chapter. He, along with others, fast and pray for his son to be healed. The angel had come in answer to the prayers of Church members. He knew that God had answered his prayers. The story of Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah is one of the more popular scripture stories in our church. Alma the Younger and the sons of King Mosiah continued trying to destroy the Church. According to the Book of Mormon, Alma, the son of Alma (/ˈælmə/) was a Nephite prophet often referred to as "Alma the Younger" to distinguish him from his father, who is often referred to as "Alma the Elder". They considered themselves superior to outsiders, especially the Lamanites, and gloried in the strength of their city, which they considered indestructible. From Melek he traveled three days journey north to Ammonihah, whose inhabitants proved much more hardened than those of the previous three cities.[3]. ... Help the children understand that this lesson is about Alma the Younger (his father, Alma the Elder, was the Alma who was converted through Abinadi's preaching). The stricken Korihor signaled acknowledgement that he had acted maliciously, knowing all along that he was wrong and bringing destruction upon others. This Korihor tried to lead the Nephites astray. Alma is first mentioned as an unbeliever, engaged in persecuting and attempting to destroy the church. He taught that everyone must become righteous in order to enter Godâs kingdom. Such was the case of Alma’s son, who was also named Alma after his father. In answer to their parents’ prayers, they are visited by an angel. [5], These same Zoramites were found to practice things that perverted the ways of the Lord. He later recounted that he had experienced a vision during unconsciousness, in which he renounced his behavior against the church and subsequently received a glimpse of God sitting on his throne (Alma 36:12–22). (BOOK OF ALMA) ALMA THE YOUNGER - SONS OF MOSIAH - HELAMAN & STRIPLING WARRIORS. When the "unbelievers" began to follow their example, Alma feared the entire people were on the path to self-destruction (Alma 4:11). Alma the Elder and Mosiah die. Free Games • Blog • Online Videos About ... Alma the Younger is chosen to be Chief Judge and High Priest. It would oversimplify the Book of Mormon account to describe Alma the Younger as being spiritually advantaged for having a prophet father, since that same father once sat on a golden throne speaking deceptive, flattering words to justify the “riotous living” of a sexual free-for-all in his patron King’s court. Alma and King Mosiah worried because unbelievers were making Church members suffer because of their beliefs. Alma was happy. [Page 343] Abstract: The biographical introduction of Alma the Elder into the Book of Mormon narrative (Mosiah 17:2) also introduces the name Alma into the text for the first time, this in close juxtaposition with a description of Alma as a “young man.” The best explanation for the name Alma is that it derives from the Semitic term ǵlm (Hebrew ʿelem), “young man,” “youth,” “lad.” He knew God loved him. The angel asked Alma the Younger why he was fighting against the Church. When a once peaceful civilization begins to crumble from within, Alma the Elder must turn to the one source with the power to break his son or forever change his heart. Alma called many people together to see what the Lord had done for his son and for the sons of Mosiah. How about the rapidness with which the Lord forgave him? Alma was happy. Alma later awakes as new person, … Alma the Younger Read More » Alma the Elder knows God has answered his prayers and that his son is experiencing the power of God. Many people listened to them and believed. In the city streets, the two of them joined up and preached to the people, where they were challenged by a lawyer named Zeezrom. Alma the Younger and the sons of King Mosiah began to teach the truth throughout the land, telling everyone what they had seen and heard. [4] A repentant Zeezrom eventually joined Alma in his missionary work. Mosiah 27:8–10. He and those who persecuted church members with him abdicated their role as persecutors and became followers of Christ.[2]. As Alma the Younger rises in power and influence, leading hearts and minds into rebellion, his father becomes desperate. Alma the Elder knows God has answered his prayers and that his son is experiencing the power of God. A man named Zeniff had led a group of people out of the Nephite capital city Zarahemla in hopes of living in the land of their first inheritance, a place called, "the land of Nephi." Alma the Younger was visited by an angel and repented of his evil way of living. Images may be used for non-commercial purposes . Alma the Younger and the four sons of King Mosiah fought against the Church. Was it the rapidness in which it appears he changed? Alma is the namesake of the Book of Alma. A thorough purge of the church leadership and membership took place, with those former insiders and leaders who refused to relinquish their pride being "rejected, and their names blotted out" (Alma 6:3). Gaye Strathearn and Charles Swift (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2007), 151–62. The Book of Mormon narrative describes several of Alma's notable descendants as shown in the following family tree: Last edited on 14 December 2020, at 21:46, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, texts from within a religion or faith system, Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, "Alma the Younger: A Disciple's Quest to Become", "Alma's Reform of Zarahemla: A Model for Activation", "Alma's Conversion: Reminiscence in His Sermons", "Alma's Enemies: The Case of the Lamanites, Amlicites, and Mysterious Amalekites", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alma_the_Younger&oldid=994270785, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 December 2020, at 21:46. He is the father of Alma the younger. The Lord helped Alma and his people escape to Zarahemla where king Mosiah son of Benjamin gives him authority over the church. "Alma the Younger" fictionalizes the Book of Mormon character of the same name. Both Mormon and Helaman believed that he was taken up like Moses of old, and buried by the Lord.[7]. The story of Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah is one of the more popular scripture stories in our church. Alma, along with other Church leaders, fasted and prayed and asked God to help Alma the Younger become strong again. Alma the Younger was happy because he had repented and God had forgiven him. They persuaded many people to leave the Church and become wicked. TM & ©2005 Animated Stories from the Book of Mormon, LLC. The ground shook as the angel told Alma the Younger to stop trying to destroy the Church. Alma then chose other men to help him teach the Nephites. His father is the high priest in Zarahemla. He also told of the great pain he had suffered because of his sins. He spent the last 20 years or so of his life preaching the gospel since he was taken up like Moses in about 73 BC—those were a busy 20 years given how much he accomplished that is recorded in Alma 1 … Alma the Younger awakes a new person, converted by the mercy of Jesus Christ. He knew that God had answered his prayers. 34594, Primary 4, 14: Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah Repent, Purpose, 47. Alma the Younger had fallen away from the teachings of his righteous father, Alma, and had gone about seeking to destroy the Church. Alma is first mentioned as an unbeliever, engaged in persecuting and attempting to destroy the church. I have being studding the story of the conversion of Alma the Younger. It is believed that he was born in 126 BC. They had seen an angel, and they knew the power of God had shaken the ground. There are many similarities in both plot and in language between Alma the Younger's conversion story and the story of Saul of Tarsus in the Bible. Alma the Younger subsequently became the first elected chief judge of the Nephites as well as their religious leader. Alma the Younger, after whom the Book of Alma was named, was the son of a prophet of the same name in the Book of Mormon. Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah fell down again. At first they could not understand what the angel was saying. You may feel a little like Alma the Younger, who, after observing the moral state of affairs of his day, felt “grieved for the iniquity of his people, yea for the wars, and the bloodsheds, and the contentions which were among them.” 2 Perhaps you can relate to this sorrow that Alma felt as you witness some of the events in today’s world. He became a great leader of the Church. Alma the younger chose a wicked and idolatrous lifestyle. Here they found the Lamanites living in the land, who were at the time, an enemy to the Nephites. The five young men were so frightened that they fell down. The sons of Mosiah take Alma the Younger to his father. He told the people he had repented of his sins and God had forgiven him. Alma confronted him, confounding his arguments and miraculously removing Korihor's power of speech. (See Mosiah 27:8–32.) The next day, Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah, are playing at a fountain in the city when a young man (whom Alma had convinced to leave the church), dressed in fine clothing, comes across them saying that "Clothes really do make the man." There he met Amulek, a lapsed believer (Alma 10:5-6) of some social prominence who fed Alma and housed him for a time. Alma called many people together to see what the Lord had done for his son and the sons of Mosiah. May be reproduced for non-commercial, personal or classroom use ... their father’s proclamation. Alma prayed that his son would learn the truth and repent. While among them, he was most successful with the poor. King Mosiah made Alma the leader of the Church in Zarahemla. The father prayed with faith for his son. Alma the younger is troubled about his many sins. They explained the scriptures to the people and taught them about Jesus Christ. Circa 74 BC (17th year of the reign of the judges), Shiblon went with his father, younger brother Corianton, and five others (Amulek, Zeezrom, Ammon, Aaron, and Omner), on a mission to proselytize to the Zoramites in Antionum, while his older brother Helaman stayed behind. But in an encounter with an angel, Alma the Younger is transformed by the Savior's amazing grace. [1], Alma the Younger lived in Zarahemla during the end of the reign of the Nephite King Mosiah. From a casual observation made in one of his discourses, we are … After two days and nights, Alma the Younger was able to speak and move. His father is the high priest in Zarahemla. So Alma the Younger was probably born sometime while his father was in the city of Helam. Title: Alma the Younger: Publication Type: Artwork: Year of Publication: 2009: Authors: Fullmer, James H. Keywords: Alma; Alma the Younger; Conversion; Missionary Work; Mosiah: Abstract: The son of Alma, he rebelled against his father and sought to destroy the church of God with four of the sons of King Mosiah (Ammon, Aaron, Omner and Himni), until he was visited by an angel. He began in Zarahemla, where his efforts were successful. Alma the Younger is troubled about his many sins. TM & ©2005 Animated Stories from the Book of Mormon, LLC. Mosiah 17 - 29 . These appellations, "the Younger" and "the Elder," are not used in the Book of Mormon; they are distinctions made by scholars, useful because both individuals were prominent during the same time period and filled a similar cultural and religious role. From the ancient Book of Mosiah comes the story of two men ... One, a leader of nations. Alma the Younger is struck with fear and can no longer move or speak. The other, his son, who's intent on destroying everything his father has spent a lifetime building. The sons of Mosiah carried Alma the Younger to his father and told him all that had happened to them. ALMA, the younger, was born either in the land of Mormon, when his devout and intrepid father was there organizing the Church of Christ, or after the little colony of Christians had removed to the land of Helam. Alma the Younger* Mosiah 27:8, Alma 1, Alma 2, Alma 3, Alma 4, Alma 5, Alma 6, Alma 7, Alma 8, Alma 9, Alma 10, Alma 11, Alma 12, Alma 13, Alma 14, Alma 15, Alma 16, Alma 27-35, Alma 36-42, Alma 43-44, Alma 45. Mosiah 27:20. Chapter 9: A New Home in the Promised Land, Chapter 16: King Limhi and His People Escape, Chapter 19: The Sons of Mosiah Become Missionaries, Chapter 22: Almaâs Mission to Ammonihah, Chapter 24: Ammon Meets King Lamoniâs Father, Chapter 25: Aaron Teaches King Lamoniâs Father, Chapter 28: The Zoramites and the Rameumptom, Chapter 29: Alma Teaches about Faith and the Word of God, Chapter 31: Captain Moroni Defeats Zerahemnah, Chapter 32: Captain Moroni and the Title of Liberty, Chapter 34: Helaman and the 2,000 Young Warriors, Chapter 38: The Murder of the Chief Judge, Chapter 40: Samuel the Lamanite Tells about Jesus Christ, Chapter 41: The Signs of Christâs Birth, Chapter 42: The Signs of Christâs Crucifixion, Chapter 43: Jesus Christ Appears to the Nephites, Chapter 44: Jesus Christ Blesses the Children, Chapter 45: Jesus Christ Teaches about the Sacrament and Prayer, Chapter 46: Jesus Christ Teaches and Prays with the Nephites, Chapter 47: Jesus Christ Blesses His Disciples, Chapter 51: The Jaredites Travel to the Promised Land, Chapter 52: The Destruction of the Jaredites, Chapter 54: The Promise of the Book of Mormon, âChapter 18: Alma the Younger Repents,â Book of Mormon Stories (1997), 49â52, âChapter 18,â Book of Mormon Stories, 49â52. Alma had a son named Alma. May 26, 2020 - What part of Alma the Younger's conversion story stands out to you? Omni, Amaron, Chemish, Abinadom, and Amaleki, each in turn, keep the records. He was reduced to begging and was eventually run down and killed in a city of Nephite dissenters called Zoramites. He resigned his post as chief judge and began traveling from city to city to preach to the Nephites. The La… The angel spoke in a loud voice that shook the ground. Alma the Younger, after whom the Book of Alma was named, was the son of a prophet of the same name in the Book of Mormon. The sons of Mosiah carried Alma the Younger to his father and told him all that had happened to them. Alma was happy. "Alma the Younger" fictionalizes the Book of Mormon character of the same name. Omni receives the plates from his father Jarom. The sons of Mosiah carried Alma the Younger to his father and told him all that had happened to them. Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah rebel against the church. He gave each separate lessons, and finally gave the records of the church to Helaman. After Amulek had silenced Zeezrom through his teaching and aroused his conscience, Alma took his turn, preaching to the people with similar results. Mosiah 27:19–20. It is a very powerful story of rebellion, repentance and conversion. [6], Alma's final instruction was to his sons, Helaman, Shiblon, and Corianton. As a young man, he, the four sons of Mosiah, and others wanted to destroy the church and actively persecuted its members. According to Alma chapter 9, Satan held such control over them that they would not listen to Alma. That conversion occurred when he remembered his father speaking of “the coming of one Jesus Christ, a Son of God, to atone for the sins of the world,” which caused him to call out, “O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me, who am in the gall of bitterness, and am encircled about the by everlasting chains of death” (Alma 36:17–18). One day an angel appeared to them. 320 - 130 BC. While trying to speak to them he was abused and thrown out of the city. Alma feels somewhat trapped. According to the Book of Mormon, Alma, the son of Alma (/ˈælmə/) was a Nephite prophet often referred to as Alma the Younger to distinguish him from his father, who is often referred to as Alma the Elder. So many points have come to us. Jerome M. Perkins, “Alma the Younger: A Disciple’s Quest to Become,” in Living the Book of Mormon: Abiding by Its Precepts, ed. 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