Gospel Doctrine:
BofM: L-19: None Could Deliver Them but the Lord
Highlights: The Lord could
not prevent Alma’s people from suffering consequences, but, as he does with us,
he strengthens us in our afflictions.
Scriptures: Mosiah 18-24
à What had Abinadi prophesied about King Noah’s
death? (See Mosiah 12:3.) How was this prophecy fulfilled? (See Mosiah
19:18–20. Point out that the people who eventually valued Noah’s life “as a
garment in a hot furnace” had at one time been blind to his wickedness, as
shown in Mosiah 11:29.)
à After failing three times to defeat the
Lamanites in battle, what did Limhi’s people finally do? (See Mosiah 21:13–14.)
Why was the Lord slow to respond to their cries? (See Mosiah 21:15; see also
D&C 101:1–9.) Although the Lord did not deliver them immediately, what did
He do for them? (See Mosiah 21:15–16.) How does the Lord sometimes permit us to
“prosper by degrees”?
Relief Society lesson: Elizabeth and Long-Suffering
Priesthood/Relief Society:
Elizabeth-Long-Suffering
Highlights:
Zacharias and
Elisabeth were both descendants of Aaron, from whom all of the priests and the
high priest of Israel were chosen. This means that John was a natural heir of
the Aaronic Priesthood and its leadership. As his father was, John was also a
priest and held the keys to the Aaronic Priesthood.
Scriptures:
Luke 1: 5-25 Zacharias has a
vision in the temple that Elizabeth will conceive a son who’s name will be
John. The Angel Gabriel, because of Zacharias’ unbelief, tells him he will be
struck dumb until the prophesy is fulfilled.
Luke 1: 41-45 Elizabeth
rejoices when Mary comes
Luke 1: 57-80 John is born
Contrast
Mary’s response to the Angel’s news with Zacharias’(vs. 38). How should we gauge
our own reactions to promptings and messages from the Lord and his messengers?
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