Alma 17-22 Part 1 • Dr. Brian Mead • July 1-7 • Come Follow Me

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27ES ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Brian Mead continues his discussion of God's plan of redemption and the power of service and faith in true conversion.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27ES YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/_lVDnBSFQvMALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part II–Dr. Brian Mead00:08 Alma 18:32 - God in relation to His children01:27 Alma 18:34 - What does God teach in the creation story?05:32 Truth changes thoughts and behavior07:47 Creation, Fall, and the Atonement and Children of God09:20 A teaching moment at a wedding reception13:10  The faith of the Queen16:30 Listening to the Lord’s servants17:46 Alma 19:13-14 - Joy and falling to the ground18:47 Alma 19:16-21 - Heroic Abish21:02 Abish prepared to change a nation23:26 Alma 19:31 The Queen and conversion to jesus26:27 Alma 19:37 Relationships before teaching28:32 Alma 21 - The importance of good friends31:33 Dr. Mead shares a story about friendship33:24 Alma 21:4 - King Noah, Naaman, and the effect of their choices36:17 Alma 20 - Ammon and Aaron: Different missions and different results27:55 Alma 20:6-7 Ammon and King Lamoni38:55 Alma 20:17-26 - The goodness of Ammon41:39 Ammon’s love of Lamoni changed the King’s heart42:32 Dr. Mead shares a personal story about his grandparents45:28 A letter from a child to President Uchtdorf46:31 Alma 22 Aaron teaches the Lamanites48:07 Alma 22:10-14- Aaron teaches the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement of jesus50:10 Alma 22:15-18 Giving away sins and the joy of repentance53:19 The Jesus’s power  to change lives58:31 Dr. Mead shares his testimony of Jesus and the scriptures1:04:25  End of Part II– Dr. Brian MeadThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Are we capable of affecting lasting change in the lives of others? As Dr. Brian Mead examines Ammon's journeys, he uncovers the heart of missionary work and the power of conversion.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM27ES YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/7nKYnAuEp3oALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part I  - Dr. Brian Mead00:49 Themes in this week’s lesson02:15 Introduction of Dr. Mead04:16 Come, Follow Me introduction6:41 Mosiah 28:1-2 - Sons of Mosiah teach the Lamanites08:01 Alma 17:2-3 - Mormon tells the reunion first12:16 The angel was the beginning of testimonies13:24 A recipe to prepare for teaching 15:12 Alma 17:4 - A 14-year mission ups and downs18:51 “We aren’t done with her yet”20:42 Alma 17:11-15 - Two goals amidst wild ferocious people25:55 Bruce R. McConkie’s “The Three Pillars of Eternity”27:56 The Plan of Redemption is about relationships31:02 Consecrated families send missionaries34:29 Alma 17:22-4 - Ammon and the king26:19 Ammon and the flocks38:31 Serve, win, and lead41:51 Alma 17: 27 Ammon protects the flocks 44:06 Ammon or Jesus?46:46 Affliction and opportunities48:18 Dr. Mead shares a personal story about a change of personal plans51:07 Alma 17:52 - Good examples “unto them in me”55:23 Alma 18:1-10 - Overview57:28 The power of service in spiritual work1:00:20 Alma 18:12-13 - Ammon helps us reach our neighbors1:02:58 Alma 18:20-24 - Wise yet harmlessEnd of Part 1 - Dr. Brian MeadThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26ES YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/ZqwMPpxnUrAALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Eva Witesman continues examining the differences between God’s power and peace versus man’s attempt at terror and control and how the kingdom of God provides safety for all people.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26ES YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/bD83y2g7t4gALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part II–Dr. Eva Witesman00:07 How do we become peacemakers?01:55 Mosiah 10:17 - Teaching love or hate04:01 Alma 14:8 - Personal power and influence07:46 Gathering Israel and the power to bless08:37 The experience of women12:44 How can we witness horror?14:23 The purpose of the eternities19:23 Alma 16:11-12 - John shares his experience at Columbine High School26:20 Alma 15:18 - Alma and Amulek’s struggle28:11 Alma 14:28- Alma 15 Alma and Amulek survive prison and reunite with Zeezrom30:33 Alma 15:6 - Zeezrom believes and is healed33:39 Alma 15:10 and Alma 36  - Conversion and healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ36:03 Alma 15:15-26-  Parallel to D&C 121-238:39 Alma 16:17 - Why are we bringing people to Jesus?41:12 Dr. Witesman shares her testimony of the Atonement of Jesus47:54  End of Part II– Dr. Eva WitesmanThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Eva Witesman continues examining the differences between God’s power and peace versus man’s attempt at terror and control and how the kingdom of God provides safety for all people.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM26ES YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/mdfWTiY4O9EALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part I  - Dr. Eva Witesman02:02 Introduction of Dr. Witesman02:48 Lesson introduction05:21 The temple endowment08:12 Coercive power vs. sharing power10:31 Foreordination and Dr. Witesman shares a personal experience18:13 Alma 13:13-Chiasmus 25:58 Wrestling with difficult ideas29:02 Mechizedek and the power of God33:02 Melchizedek vs. Nehor35:12 Alma 13:7 - Eternal power38:55 Alma 13:28 - Compare D&C 12142:04 Alma and Amulek and Liberty Jail43:04 Alma 14 - Exposition on ordinances and repentance46:01 Alma 14:6-13 - Zeezrom’s guilt and teaching to all47:11 Alma 14:8 - An important moment50:45 President Johnson on sisterhood of peacemakers54:52 Women in the scriptures and violence against women 58:30 The gospel teaches humility and peace1:00:29 The experiences of women and violence1:04:15 End of Part 1 - Dr. Eva WitesmanThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Would you pass up a million dollars to serve a mission? SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/CI9PP4QdMQEALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

In this powerful testimony of the plan of redemption, Daniel Sharp dispels Nehor's doctrine and explains Alma and Amulek’s understanding of Jesus Christ's Atonement.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/fBFsNZ5QL4sALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part II–Dr. Daniel Sharp00:07 Law of witnesses03:38 Alma 10:17-23 - Alma bears testimony04:46 Alma 10:24-26  - Prayers of the righteous07:32 Alma 10:30-Alma 11:20 - Zeezrom10:18 The plan of redemption and role of Christ12:11 Alma 11:26-29 - True and living God14:02 Jeremiah 10:10 - Jehovah of the Old Testament19:05 Alma 11:30-33 - Angelic visits and debating Jehovah24:10 Alma 11:38 Jesus and the Father26:52 Alma 11:44 - Jesus’s titles29:50 Webster’s 1828 Dictionary and redemption35:04 Alma and the sons of Mosiah use plan of redemption37:16 Helaman 14-15-19 - Samuel the Lamanite’s understanding of the plan43:49 Alma 11:30 - Jesus as Redeemer 45:00 Alma 12 - Alma refutes the doctrine of Nehor49:00 Alma 12:25 - Resurrection is essential51:41 Alma 12:32-41 - Context for the plan of happiness54:51 Dr. Sharp shares his testimony of Jesus Christ 58:54  End of Part II– Dr. Daniel SharpThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

How can we teach the hard hearted? According to Dr. Daniel Sharp, Alma and Amulek proclaim the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the wicked in Ammonihah while teaching the power of prayer, missionary work, and the reality of angels.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM25ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/hQGfKb35y-EALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part I  - Dr. Daniel Sharp01:40 Introduction of Dr. Sharp06:30 What to look forward to08:51 God raises up friends11:28 The Joseph Smith Papers and Webster’s 1828 Dictionary14:33 Alma 8:1-2 - Alma’s role and the order of the church18:38 More than one way to be a believer20:49 Alma 8:3-5 - Success in Melek22:04 Alma 8:6-15 - Ammonihah and Alma’s efforts25:10 A lesson about God’s timing30:07 A missionary's focus32:45 Dr. Sharp shares a personal story about missionary goals39:04 Nehor and the evils of Ammonihah40:10 Alma 16:11 - The Desolation of Nehors42:28 Alma 15:15 - Traits of the followers of Nehor43:24 Alma 8:13 - An angel commands Alma46:14 Zeezrom doesn’t question angelic visits47:58 Alma 8:19-32 -  Alma is fed by Amulek50:00 Alma 10:4-6 Amulek introduces himself51:37 Alma 10 and 11 - Amulek’s first talks52:51 Dr. Sharp shares why he decided to serve a mission as a new member54:10 Alma 10:6 - Living below our privileges57:06 Alma 9:1 - Alma and Amulek return to Ammonihah59:26 Alma 9:12 - Alma preaches the gospel and warns Ammonihah1:02:51 Alma 9:30 - Harsh language1:04:56 Alma 10 and 11 - a perfect junior companion1:06:45 Testimonies and two witnesses1:09:38 End of Part 1 - Dr. Daniel SharpThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Hank & John share a story that shows how our loving heavenly father is aware of each one of his children and knows the details of what they need.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM24ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM24FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM24PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM24ES YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/19Zgqr3_3FkALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com