Book of Mormon Trivia – Alma 13 Sentences 52-117

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Alma Chapter 13 Sentences 52-117 Questions

Where did Alma and Amulek go to preach the word of God to the people?

And it came to pass that they did go forth, and began to preach the word of God unto the people, entering into their synagogues, and into their houses; yea, and even they did preach the word in their streets.

Among which people did they begin to have success in peaching the word of God? Why were the poor people cast out of the synagogues? What did the rich Zoramites think of the poor Zoramites? In what two ways were they poor?

And it came to pass that after much labor among them, they began to have success among the poor class of people; for behold, they were cast out of the synagogues because of the coarseness of their apparel—

Therefore they were not permitted to enter into their synagogues to worship God, being esteemed as filthiness; therefore they were poor; yea, they were esteemed by their brethren as dross; therefore they were poor as to things of the world; and also they were poor in heart.

Where was Alma speaking to the people? Who came to talk to Alma?

Now, as Alma was teaching and speaking unto the people upon the hill Onidah, there came a great multitude unto him, who were those of whom we have been speaking, of whom were poor in heart, because of their poverty as to the things of the world.

Who spoke to Alma for the group? What did this man ask Alma? What was he worried about? Who built the synagogues? Why were these people cast out of the synagogues?

And they came unto Alma; and the one who was the foremost among them said unto him: Behold, what shall these my brethren do, for they are despised of all men because of their poverty, yea, and more especially by our priests; for they have cast us out of our synagogues which we have labored abundantly to build with our own hands; and they have cast us out because of our exceeding poverty; and we have no place to worship our God; and behold, what shall we do?

Why was Alma filled with joy? Why were these people humble and prepared to hear the word of God?

And now when Alma heard this, he turned him about, his face immediately towards him, and he beheld with great joy; for he beheld that their afflictions had truly humbled them, and that they were in a preparation to hear the word.

What did Alma do with the other multitude? What did Alma do with his hand? Who did Alma cry to?

Therefore he did say no more to the other multitude; but he stretched forth his hand, and cried unto those whom he beheld, who were truly penitent, and said unto them:

What did Alma see in these people?

I behold that ye are lowly in heart; and if so, blessed are ye.

What did the people ask Alma? Were did these people think they needed to worship God?

Behold thy brother hath said, What shall we do?—for we are cast out of our synagogues, that we cannot worship our God.

What question does Alma ask the people in this verse?

Behold I say unto you, do ye suppose that ye cannot worship God save it be in your synagogues only?

What question does Alma ask the people in this verse?

And moreover, I would ask, do ye suppose that ye must not worship God only once in a week?

What did Alma say about the people being cast out of their synagogues? What did the people learn because they were despised of their brethern?

I say unto you, it is well that ye are cast out of your synagogues, that ye may be humble, and that ye may learn wisdom; for it is necessary that ye should learn wisdom; for it is because that ye are cast out, that ye are despised of your brethren because of your exceeding poverty, that ye are brought to a lowliness of heart; for ye are necessarily brought to be humble.

Why was it a good thing that they were compelled to be humble? If you repent, what will you find? What will happen to those who endure to the end?

And now, because ye are compelled to be humble blessed are ye; for a man sometimes, if he is compelled to be humble, seeketh repentance; and now surely, whosoever repenteth shall find mercy; and he that findeth mercy and endureth to the end the same shall be saved.

People can be compelled to be humble, what is another reason to be humble?

And now, as I said unto you, that because ye were compelled to be humble ye were blessed, do ye not suppose that they are more blessed who truly humble themselves because of the word?

What three things must you do to be blessed? Is it better to be compelled to be humble or to humble yourself because of the word?

Yea, he that truly humbleth himself, and repenteth of his sins, and endureth to the end, the same shall be blessed—yea, much more blessed than they who are compelled to be humble because of their exceeding poverty.

If you are humble, what will you do?

Therefore, blessed are they who humble themselves without being compelled to be humble; or rather, in other words, blessed is he that believeth in the word of God, and is baptized without stubbornness of heart, yea, without being brought to know the word, or even compelled to know, before they will believe.

What do some people want before they will believe?

Yea, there are many who do say: If thou wilt show unto us a sign from heaven, then we shall know of a surety; then we shall believe.

Can you have faith if you already know it?

Now I ask, is this faith? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for if a man knoweth a thing he hath no cause to believe, for he knoweth it.

Who will be more cursed, he that knoweth the will and God and does not do it or he that only believes the word of God and does not do it?

And now, how much more cursed is he that knoweth the will of God and doeth it not, than he that only believeth, or only hath cause to believe, and falleth into transgression?

What must you judge?

Now of this thing ye must judge. Behold, I say unto you, that it is on the one hand even as it is on the other; and it shall be unto every man according to his work.

What is faith? Is faith to have a perfect knowledge of things?

And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.

Who is God merciful to? What's the first thing you need to do to begin to exercise faith?

And now, behold, I say unto you, and I would that ye should remember, that God is merciful unto all who believe on his name; therefore he desireth, in the first place, that ye should believe, yea, even on his word.

How does God give His word to men, women, and children? What do little children have given unto them many times?

And now, he imparteth his word by angels unto men, yea, not only men but women also. Now this is not all; little children do have words given unto them many times, which confound the wise and the learned.

Why did the people not know what to do?

And now, my beloved brethren, as ye have desired to know of me what ye shall do because ye are afflicted and cast out—now I do not desire that ye should suppose that I mean to judge you only according to that which is true—

Were all of the people compelled to be humble because of their poverty?

For I do not mean that ye all of you have been compelled to humble yourselves; for I verily believe that there are some among you who would humble themselves, let them be in whatsoever circumstances they might.

Can you know for sure when you start to have faith in a truth?

Now, as I said concerning faith—that it was not a perfect knowledge—even so it is with my words. Ye cannot know of their surety at first, unto perfection, any more than faith is a perfect knowledge.

What does Alma ask the people to experiment upon? If you do not have faith, what can you start with?

But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can give place for a portion of my words.

What is Alma comparing the word to? Where should this seed be planted? How can you throw away the seed? How can you know the word is true?

Now, we will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me.

How does faith increased?

Now behold, would not this increase your faith? I say unto you, Yea; nevertheless it hath not grown up to a perfect knowledge.

How can you know if a seed is good?

But behold, as the seed swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow, then you must needs say that the seed is good; for behold it swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow. And now, behold, will not this strengthen your faith? Yea, it will strengthen your faith: for ye will say I know that this is a good seed; for behold it sprouteth and beginneth to grow.

Can you know for sure that a seed is good? How?

And now, behold, are ye sure that this is a good seed? I say unto you, Yea; for every seed bringeth forth unto its own likeness.

If the seed is good, what does it mean? If it doesn't grow in good conditions, what does that say about the seed?

Therefore, if a seed groweth it is good, but if it groweth not, behold it is not good, therefore it is cast away.

Can you know if a seed is good, if you don't experiment on the word?

And now, behold, because ye have tried the experiment, and planted the seed, and it swelleth and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow, ye must needs know that the seed is good.

When you know the seed is good, what do you have perfect knowledge of?

And now, behold, is your knowledge perfect? Yea, your knowledge is perfect in that thing, and your faith is dormant; and this because you know, for ye know that the word hath swelled your souls, and ye also know that it hath sprouted up, that your understanding doth begin to be enlightened, and your mind doth begin to expand.

What are three descriptive words for light?

O then, is not this real? I say unto you, Yea, because it is light; and whatsoever is light, is good, because it is discernible, therefore ye must know that it is good; and now behold, after ye have tasted this light is your knowledge perfect?

What is the first thing you need to do when you begin to exercise faith?

Behold I say unto you, Nay; neither must ye lay aside your faith, for ye have only exercised your faith to plant the seed that ye might try the experiment to know if the seed was good.

What do you need to do as the tree begins to grow?

And behold, as the tree beginneth to grow, ye will say: Let us nourish it with great care, that it may get root, that it may grow up, and bring forth fruit unto us. And now behold, if ye nourish it with much care it will get root, and grow up, and bring forth fruit.

What will happen if you do not take good care of the tree?

But if ye neglect the tree, and take no thought for its nourishment, behold it will not get any root; and when the heat of the sun cometh and scorcheth it, because it hath no root it withers away, and ye pluck it up and cast it out.

If a good seed is planted in barren ground, will it grow?

Now, this is not because the seed was not good, neither is it because the fruit thereof would not be desirable; but it is because your ground is barren, and ye will not nourish the tree, therefore ye cannot have the fruit thereof.

If you don't take care of the tree, can you ever eat the fruit of the tree?

And thus, if ye will not nourish the word, looking forward with an eye of faith to the fruit thereof, ye can never pluck of the fruit of the tree of life.

What will you receive if you take good care of the tree?

But if ye will nourish the word, yea, nourish the tree as it beginneth to grow, by your faith with great diligence, and with patience, looking forward to the fruit thereof, it shall take root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting life.

What is the fruit of eternal life compared to?

And because of your diligence and your faith and your patience with the word in nourishing it, that it may take root in you, behold, by and by ye shall pluck the fruit thereof, which is most precious, which is sweet above all that is sweet, and which is white above all that is white, yea, and pure above all that is pure; and ye shall feast upon this fruit even until ye are filled, that ye hunger not, neither shall ye thirst.

If you have faith, will you be rewarded?

Then, my brethren, ye shall reap the rewards of your faith, and your diligence, and patience, and long-suffering, waiting for the tree to bring forth fruit unto you.

Book of Mormon Trivia – 3 Nephi 11

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3 Nephi Chapter 11 Questions

Where was the multitude gathered together? What people were gathered? What were they showing each other?

1 And now it came to pass that there were a great multitude gathered together, of the people of Nephi, round about the temple which was in the land Bountiful; and they were marveling and wondering one with another, and were showing one to another the great and marvelous change which had taken place.

What were they talking about? What was the sign of Jesus Christ's death?

2 And they were also conversing about this Jesus Christ, of whom the sign had been given concerning his death.

While they were talking, what did they hear? Where did it come from? Why did they cast their eyes round about? How did they describe the voice? How did this voice affect them?

3 And it came to pass that while they were thus conversing one with another, they heard a voice as if it came out of heaven; and they cast their eyes round about, for they understood not the voice which they heard; and it was not a harsh voice, neither was it a loud voice; nevertheless, and notwithstanding it being a small voice it did pierce them that did hear to the center, insomuch that there was no part of their frame that it did not cause to quake; yea, it did pierce them to the very soul, and did cause their hearts to burn.

Did they understand the voice the second time He spoke to them?

4 And it came to pass that again they heard the voice, and they understood it not.

What did they have to do with their ears to be able to hear the voice? Where were they looking when they understood the voice?

5 And again the third time they did hear the voice, and did open their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from whence the sound came.

How many times did the voice speak to them before they understood it?

6 And behold, the third time they did understand the voice which they heard; and it said unto them:

What did the voice say to them?

7 Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him.

What did they see coming out of heaven? What was he wearing? Where did he stand? Why did they stop talking to each other? Who did they think it was?

8 And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him, and they durst not open their mouths, even one to another, and wist not what it meant, for they thought it was an angel that had appeared unto them.

What did he do with his hand?

9 And it came to pass that he stretched forth his hand and spake unto the people, saying:

Who came out of heaven? Who said that Jesus would come?

10 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.

How does Jesus describe himself? What is the bitter cup? How has Jesus glorified the Father? Who does Jesus always follow?

11 And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.

What did the people do when Jesus had spoken these words? What did they remember?

12 And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words the whole multitude fell to the earth; for they remembered that it had been prophesied among them that Christ should show himself unto them after his ascension into heaven.

What did Jesus ask them to do? Why did they need to thrust their hands into His side, and feel the prints of the nails in His hands and feet? What three things did they need to know?

13 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto them saying:

14 Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world.

What did the multitude do? How many people went up to Jesus? How did they go? Of what did they have sure knowledge? What does it mean to bear record of Him?

15 And it came to pass that the multitude went forth, and thrust their hands into his side, and did feel the prints of the nails in his hands and in his feet; and this they did do, going forth one by one until they had all gone forth, and did see with their eyes and did feel with their hands, and did know of a surety and did bear record, that it was he, of whom it was written by the prophets, that should come.

After they had all gone forth, what did they cry out? What did they do?

16 And when they had all gone forth and had witnessed for themselves, they did cry out with one accord, saying:

17 Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God! And they did fall down at the feet of Jesus, and did worship him.

Out of the group, who did Jesus call to come forward?

18 And it came to pass that he spake unto Nephi (for Nephi was among the multitude) and he commanded him that he should come forth.

What did Nephi do when he came before the Lord?

19 And Nephi arose and went forth, and bowed himself before the Lord and did kiss his feet.

What did Jesus command Nephi to do?

20 And the Lord commanded him that he should arise. And he arose and stood before him.

What did Jesus give Nephi? When was Nephi to baptize the people?

21 And the Lord said unto him: I give unto you power that ye shall baptize this people when I am again ascended into heaven.

Who else did Jesus give power to baptize? Why did Jesus give very specific instructions?

22 And again the Lord called others, and said unto them likewise; and he gave unto them power to baptize. And he said unto them: On this wise shall ye baptize; and there shall be no disputations among you.

What two qualifications are needed to be baptized? What do they who have power and authority to baptize do when they baptize people? In whose name do they baptized?

23 Verily I say unto you, that whoso repenteth of his sins through your words, and desireth to be baptized in my name, on this wise shall ye baptize them—Behold, ye shall go down and stand in the water, and in my name shall ye baptize them.

What are they suppose to say? By whose authority do they baptize?

24 And now behold, these are the words which ye shall say, calling them by name, saying:

25 Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

After the words are spoken, what is done?

26 And then shall ye immerse them in the water, and come forth again out of the water.

What did Jesus say about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost?

27 And after this manner shall ye baptize in my name; for behold, verily I say unto you, that the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost are one; and I am in the Father, and the Father in me, and the Father and I are one.

About what two things have the people been disputing?

28 And according as I have commanded you thus shall ye baptize. And there shall be no disputations among you, as there have hitherto been; neither shall there be disputations among you concerning the points of my doctrine, as there have hitherto been.

If you have the spirit of contention, who are you following?

29 For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.

What does Jesus think about stirring up the hearts of men to anger?

30 Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up the hearts of men with anger, one against another; but this is my doctrine, that such things should be done away.

What is Jesus going to declare unto them?

31 Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, I will declare unto you my doctrine.

Whose doctrine is this? Who gave Jesus this doctrine? What does the Father command all men to do?

32 And this is my doctrine, and it is the doctrine which the Father hath given unto me; and I bear record of the Father, and the Father beareth record of me, and the Holy Ghost beareth record of the Father and me; and I bear record that the Father commandeth all men, everywhere, to repent and believe in me.

If you believe in Jesus and are baptized, what will happen?

33 And whoso believeth in me, and is baptized, the same shall be saved; and they are they who shall inherit the kingdom of God.

If you don't believe in Jesus and are not baptized, what will happen?

34 And whoso believeth not in me, and is not baptized, shall be damned.

If you believe in Jesus, who will you also believe in? If you believe in Jesus and the Father, what will the Father do?

35 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and I bear record of it from the Father; and whoso believeth in me believeth in the Father also; and unto him will the Father bear record of me, for he will visit him with fire and with the Holy Ghost.

Who will the Father bear record of? Who will the Holy Ghost bear record of?

36 And thus will the Father bear record of me, and the Holy Ghost will bear record unto him of the Father and me; for the Father, and I, and the Holy Ghost are one.

What three things must we do to receive these things? What's the order?

37 And again I say unto you, ye must repent, and become as a little child, and be baptized in my name, or ye can in nowise receive these things.

What three things must we do to inherit the kingdom of God? What's the order?

38 And again I say unto you, ye must repent, and be baptized in my name, and become as a little child, or ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God.

If you build on Christ's doctrine, how are you protected?

39 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and whoso buildeth upon this buildeth upon my rock, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against them.

If you declare more or less than this, what kind of foundation do you have? What will happen to those who have a sandy foundation?

40 And whoso shall declare more or less than this, and establish it for my doctrine, the same cometh of evil, and is not built upon my rock; but he buildeth upon a sandy foundation, and the gates of hell stand open to receive such when the floods come and the winds beat upon them.

What are we suppose to do with the words Jesus has spoken?

41 Therefore, go forth unto this people, and declare the words which I have spoken, unto the ends of the earth.

Book of Mormon Trivia – Alma 47

In addition to making movies and creating picture books, we play Book of Mormon Trivia to help our children become familiar with the stories in the Book of Mormon. We've been playing Book of Mormon Beanbag Toss and Book of Mormon Puzzler using these questions.

Have the children read the verse aloud from the scriptures. This will help them in their ability to read scriptures. Then have them answer the questions. They get game privileges for reading the verse and for answering questions. Help them understand the question and/or verse if they need help.

We usually do this before school with three of our children who are five, seven, and nine. This is Emma's (age 5) first week joining us for scripture game time.

Alma Chapter 47 Questions

Verse 1

Who is this chapter about?

Why did Amalickiah flee into the wilderness? (Alma 46:29-33)

Where did Amalickiah and his small group go after leaving the Nephites?

What did Amalickiah do when he came to live among the Lamanites?

What did the king send throughout all his land?

Why did the king want to go to battle against the Nephites?

Verse 2

How did the Lamanites feel about the proclamation of the king?

What are the two things they were afraid of?

Why didn't the Lamanites want to go to battle against the Nephites?

Did most of them choose to displease the king or go to battle?

Verse 3

How did the king feel about the Lamanites disobedience?

What did the king command Amalickiah to accomplish with the obedient Lamanites?

Verse 4

Who gave the king the idea to use the obedient part of the army to compel the disobedient Lamanites to arms?

What was Amalickiah's plan?

Verse 5

After gaining command of the king's obedient army, what did Amalickiah plan to do with those who weren't obedient to the king?

Where did the disobedient Lamanites flee to?

Why did the disobedient Lamanites flee to Onidah?

What was another name for Onidah?

Verse 6

Who was led the Lamanites who would not fight?

What was their determined resolution?

Verse 7

Where did the disobedient Lamanite armies go to escape the king wrath?

What were these Lamanites prepared to do?

Verse 8

Did Amalickiah plan to obey the commands of the king?

What did Amalickiah want to gain with the armies of the Lamanites?

Why did Amalickiah want to gain favor with the armies?

What did Amalickiah plan to do with the king?

Verse 9

Which mount did the rebel Lamanites flee to?

Where did Amalickiah have the army pitch their tents?

Verse 10

During the night, who did Amalickiah send into the mount?

What was the name of the leader of disobedient Lamanites?

What did Amalickiah want Lehonit to do?

Verse 11

When Lehonti received Amalickiah's message, did he go down the mount to meet Amalickiah?

How many times did Amalickiah send a message to Lehonti asking him to come down to the foot of the mount to speak to him?

Verse 12

What did Amalickiah do when he found that he could not get Lehonit to come down from off the mount?

Where did Amalickiah go?

How many total times did Amalickiah send for Lehonti?

Who did Amalickiah tell Lehonti to bring with him so he felt safe?

Verse 13

Did Lehonti finally come down to speak with Amalickiah?

What did Amalickiah want to tell Lehonti?

What did Amalickiah give Lehonti?

What position did Amalickiah want?

Verse 14

What did Lehonti and his men do in the night while Amalickiah's army slept?

Verse 15

What did the king's army do when they saw that they were surrounded?

What did they plead with Amalickiah to do?

What were they afraid of?

How did Amalickiah feel about this situation?

Verse 16

What did Amalickiah do with the obedient part of the king's army?

What did the king want Amalickiah to do with the obedient army?

Why did Amalickiah want to deliver up the obedient part of the king's army to Lehonti?

What was Amalickiah's plan?

Verse 17

If the chief leader was killed, who became the new chief leader?

Why do you think Amalickiah wanted to be the second leader over the armies?

Verse 18

Who killed Lehonti?

How did Amalickiah's servant kill Lehonti?

Verse 19

Who did the Lamanites appoint as their leader and chief commander after Lehonti died?

Verse 20

Was Amalickiah's plan working for him?

What did Amalickiah do after he became the leader of the Lamanite armies?

What was the name of the chief city of the Lamanites?

What was the name of the land of the Lamanites?

Verse 21

Who did the king bring with him when he went out to meet Amalickiah?

When the king saw Amalickiah and the armies, what did he suppose?

Did the king have any reason not to trust Amalickiah? Explain

What was the king planning to do with so great an army?

Verse 22

Who did Amalickiah send forth to meet the king?

What did the servants do when they came before the king?

Why did the servants bow before the king?

Verse 23

Why did the king put forth his hand?

Where did the Lamanites get this custom?

What did this gesture mean?

Verse 24

What happened when the king raised Amalickiah's servant from the ground?

What happened to the king?

Verse 25

What did the king's servants do after the king was killed?

Verse 26

What did Amalickiah do after the king was killed?

Who did Amalickiah blame for the death of the king?

Verse 27

What did Amalickiah have the army do after the king was killed?

What did the armies see?

What did Amalickiah pretend?

What did Amalickiah say to the army after they saw the king lying dead?

What did Amalickiah want the army to do with the kings' servants?

Verse 28

When those who loved the king heard Amalickiah, what did they do?

Why were they pursuing the servants of the king?

Verse 29

What did the king's servants do when they saw the army pursuing them?

Where did they go?

Verse 30

Did the armies catch the king's guards?

Why did the Lamanites trust Amalickiah?

Verse 31

After Amalickiah had the king killed, what did he do?

What does it mean to take possession of the city?

Verse 32

Who told the Queen that the king was dead?

What lies did Amalickiah tell the Queen about the king's death?

Verse 33

When the queen received the message from Amalickiah,what did she do?

Why was the queen asking Amalickiah to spare the people of the city?

What three things did the queen desire of Amalickiah?

Why did the queen want Amalickiah to bring witnesses with him?

Verse 34

Who did Amalickiah take as his witnesses?

What did these witnesses tell the queen?

How did these witnesses use the king's servants escape into the wilderness to witness against them?

Did the queen think everyone was telling the truth?

Verse 35

What did Amalickiah do with the queen?

How did Amalickiah obtain the kingdom of the Lamanites?

Which peoples are considered part of the Lamanites?

Verse 36

What did the Nephite dissenters have that the Lamanites did not?

After the Nephite dissenters left the Nephites, how did their wickedness compare with the Lamanite's wickedness?

What happens when someone forgets the Lord after having knowledge of the Lord?

How are the Nephite dissenters described in this verse?

Teenage Challenge Questions – Ether 3

We have a separate devotional for our older children before the younger ones wake up in the morning. We ask a lot of questions and are constantly discovering new things. It's amazing how much we miss when we read the Book of Mormon without stopping to ask questions, examining the meaning of words, and looking deeper into what is being communicated. A careful study of the Book of Mormon is really quite exciting. We are enjoying our early morning study time.

There are hundreds of questions you could ask with every chapter you read. Here's over a hundred questions to consider. Many more questions could still be asked.

Questions for Discussion

What is the significance of the number eight? Eight is new beginning. For example, on the eighth day a new week begins. Where else do you see the number eight in scripture? How many souls were on Noah's ark? What age can we be baptized? What day was John the Baptist circumcised? How many witnesses did Joseph Smith show the gold plates to? Can you think of other examples? What did the brother of Jared do to make 16 clear small stones? Who came up with the idea? How much effort did he put into the preparations? Is there any significance of getting the rock from the same mount where he prayed to the Lord? Have you ever cried unto the Lord?

1 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared, (now the number of the vessels which had been prepared was eight) went forth unto the mount, which they called the mount Shelem, because of its exceeding height, and did molten out of a rock sixteen small stones; and they were white and clear, even as transparent glass; and he did carry them in his hands upon the top of the mount, and cried again unto the Lord, saying:

Why did the brother of Jared think the Lord might be angry with him because of his weakness? See Genesis 11:1-9 and Ether 1:33. Has the brother of Jared seen what happens to those who experience the anger of the Lord? What is the brother of Jared concerned about? In Ether 2:14-15 he was chastened for not calling upon the name of the Lord for his brethren, how does his prayer in these verses show he has repented? Why did the brother of Jared reference the commandment of the Lord when crying unto the Lord? When we come to Jesus with His words are praying in the name of Jesus? How is fulfilling the commandments of the Lord show forth faith? How does the brother of Jared see himself when compared to Jesus?

2 O Lord, thou hast said that we must be encompassed about by the floods. Now behold, O Lord, and do not be angry with thy servant because of his weakness before thee; for we know that thou art holy and dwellest in the heavens, and that we are unworthy before thee; because of the fall our natures have become evil continually; nevertheless, O Lord, thou hast given us a commandment that we must call upon thee, that from thee we may receive according to our desires.

Why were the Jaredites smitten? Why were they driven forth? Yet, what did the Brother of Jared say about how the Lord has been toward them? In your troubles, do you see the Lord's merciful hand in your life? Can you imagine how the brother of Jared must have felt as he asked Jesus to look at the stones in his hands? This was his best work. He did carefully molten each one of those small stones out of rock.

3 Behold, O Lord, thou hast smitten us because of our iniquity, and hast driven us forth, and for these many years we have been in the wilderness; nevertheless, thou hast been merciful unto us. O Lord, look upon me in pity, and turn away thine anger from this thy people, and suffer not that they shall go forth across this raging deep in darkness; but behold these things which I have molten out of the rock.

How does the brother of Jared know the Lord has all power? Do we have the belief or faith to come before Jesus with confidence in the Lord's power?

4 And I know, O Lord, that thou hast all power, and can do whatsoever thou wilt for the benefit of man; therefore touch these stones, O Lord, with thy finger, and prepare them that they may shine forth in darkness; and they shall shine forth unto us in the vessels which we have prepared, that we may have light while we shall cross the sea.

Why does the Lord's great power, look small unto the understanding of men?

5 Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men.

Was the brother of Jared still holding the stones in his hands when the Lord touched them? Do you think he could he feel the pressure on his hand as each stone was touched? Could he feel each stone being touch before he saw the Lord's finger? Why did the Lord touch each stone one by one instead of speaking and giving light to the stones? How could Jesus come in flesh and blood long before He is born? What is this veil which covers our eyes? Why was the brother of Jared struck with fear?

6 And it came to pass that when the brother of Jared had said these words, behold, the Lord stretched forth his hand and touched the stones one by one with his finger. And the veil was taken from off the eyes of the brother of Jared, and he saw the finger of the Lord; and it was as the finger of a man, like unto flesh and blood; and the brother of Jared fell down before the Lord, for he was struck with fear.

What would you do if you knew Jesus was standing right in front of you, but you couldn't see Him? What was the significance of Jesus telling the brother of Jared to arise? Why did Jesus ask him why he had fallen? Why did he think the Lord would smite him? What are your beliefs about Jesus that are not correct? After the brother of Jared saw the Lord's flesh and blood why did he think the Lord would smite him?

7 And the Lord saw that the brother of Jared had fallen to the earth; and the Lord said unto him: Arise, why hast thou fallen?

8 And he saith unto the Lord: I saw the finger of the Lord, and I feared lest he should smite me; for I knew not that the Lord had flesh and blood.

Faith is a principle of action based on a true belief. What were the brother of Jared's beliefs? What were his actions? What was the result of his faith? Why couldn't he have seen the finger of the Lord without faith? What was the Lord's purpose in asking the brother of Jared if he saw more than his finger? Is this question answer session essential so that we come to the Lord at our pace instead of the Lord setting the pace?

9 And the Lord said unto him: Because of thy faith thou hast seen that I shall take upon me flesh and blood; and never has man come before me with such exceeding faith as thou hast; for were it not so ye could not have seen my finger. Sawest thou more than this?

10 And he answered: Nay; Lord, show thyself unto me.

Why is Jesus asking the brother of Jared if he believes the words which he is going to speak? Did he have to hear the words of Jesus before he could determine whether they were true or not? How did he come to know the Lord is a God of truth?

11 And the Lord said unto him: Believest thou the words which I shall speak?

12 And he answered: Yea, Lord, I know that thou speakest the truth, for thou art a God of truth, and canst not lie.

Can you pick out the essential elements in the brother of Jared's walk back into the presence of the Lord? Can you be redeemed from the fall without being brought back into the Lord's presence? What does the brother of Jared now know?

13 And when he had said these words, behold, the Lord showed himself unto him, and said: Because thou knowest these things ye are redeemed from the fall; therefore ye are brought back into my presence; therefore I show myself unto you.

How was Jesus prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem his people? Who will Jesus redeem? How is Jesus Christ both the Father and the Son? What does it mean to believe on His name? What is eternal life? How come we can't have life eternally without believing on the name of Jesus Christ? When do we become Jesus Christ's sons and daughters? What happens to all who don't become Jesus Christ's sons and daughters?

14 Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters.

How did Jesus show Himself unto the brother of Jared differently than the prophets who came before him? Enoch lived before the brother of Jared. Didn't Enoch and his people walk and talk with God (Moses 7:69)? Before this time did the brother of Jared know he was created after the image of God?

15 And never have I showed myself unto man whom I have created, for never has man believed in me as thou hast. Seest thou that ye are created after mine own image? Yea, even all men were created in the beginning after mine own image.

Did Jesus touch the stones with His spirit body or His flesh and blood body? What does it mean “man have I created after the body of my spirit”? What is the difference between a spirit body and a flesh body?

16 Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.

Why couldn't Moroni make a full account of these things? In what manner did Jesus show himself unto the Nephites? What body did Jesus show unto the Nephites? Did the brother of Jared touch the wounds in Jesus' hands, feet, and side as the Nephites did?

17 And now, as I, Moroni, said I could not make a full account of these things which are written, therefore it sufficeth me to say that Jesus showed himself unto this man in the spirit, even after the manner and in the likeness of the same body even as he showed himself unto the Nephites.

How were the Nephites ministered unto? When you come into the presence of Jesus will He minister to you in like manner? Why did the brother of Jared need to be ministered to in this manner to know Jesus was God? Why did Jesus show him many great works? How did Moses tell the difference between God and Satan (Moses 1)?

18 And he ministered unto him even as he ministered unto the Nephites; and all this, that this man might know that he was God, because of the many great works which the Lord had showed unto him.

How did the brother of Jared get knowledge? How did knowledge give him access to see inside the veil? What is the veil? What is it to see inside the veil? Why did he fall with fear when he saw Jesus' finger? What does it mean to know without a shadow of a doubt?

19 And because of the knowledge of this man he could not be kept from beholding within the veil; and he saw the finger of Jesus, which, when he saw, he fell with fear; for he knew that it was the finger of the Lord; and he had faith no longer, for he knew, nothing doubting.

Why couldn't he be kept from within the veil after receiving a perfect knowledge of God? What happens when you see Jesus? What is covering Jesus from our view? What is this veil?

20 Wherefore, having this perfect knowledge of God, he could not be kept from within the veil; therefore he saw Jesus; and he did minister unto him.

Why didn't the Lord want these things to go forth unto the world until the time when He glorfied His name in the flesh? Is going forth unto the world the same thing as going forth to other believers (Mosiah 28:7)? This record was found before Jesus Christ came in the flesh (Mosiah 8, Ether 4:1)? Was the brother of Jared allowed to tell anyone about what he saw and heard? What does it mean to treasure up? What kind of treasures do we seek?

21 And it came to pass that the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: Behold, thou shalt not suffer these things which ye have seen and heard to go forth unto the world, until the time cometh that I shall glorify my name in the flesh; wherefore, ye shall treasure up the things which ye have seen and heard, and show it to no man.

Did the brother of Jared continue to come unto Jesus after this manifestation? What did he do with all manifestations of Jesus? Did the brother of Jared have the sealing power? How did the brother of Jared seal up the record? In what language did the brother of Jared write these things?

22 And behold, when ye shall come unto me, ye shall write them and shall seal them up, that no one can interpret them; for ye shall write them in a language that they cannot be read.

Why were two stones sealed up with the record?

23 And behold, these two stones will I give unto thee, and ye shall seal them up also with the things which ye shall write.

Was this language the same language which was confounded at the tower of babel? If so, was the language confounded for the brother of Jared? How would stones magnify to eyes of men these things?

24 For behold, the language which ye shall write I have confounded; wherefore I will cause in my own due time that these stones shall magnify to the eyes of men these things which ye shall write.

Why is showing the brother of Jared all the inhabitants of the earth an important part of God's ministry? How did this ministry give the brother knowledge that Jesus was God? How is the spirit of prophecy connected with receiving the testimony of Jesus?

25 And when the Lord had said these words, he showed unto the brother of Jared all the inhabitants of the earth which had been, and also all that would be; and he withheld them not from his sight, even unto the ends of the earth.

When had Jesus told the brother of Jared that IF he would believe in him that he could show him all things? How seriously and literally did the brother of Jared take Jesus' words? How did he know not merely believe the Lord could show him all things?

26 For he had said unto him in times before, that if he would believe in him that he could show unto him all things—it should be shown unto him; therefore the Lord could not withhold anything from him, for he knew that the Lord could show him all things.

Who would show these things unto the children of men? When?

27 And the Lord said unto him: Write these things and seal them up; and I will show them in mine own due time unto the children of men.

Did you notice the Lord repeats His instructions more than once? What is the purpose for this repetition? How many times does the Lord command him to seal up the record and show them not to the children of men (see also Ether 4:1)? Were these the two stones Joseph Smith used (JSH 1:52)?

28 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded him that he should seal up the two stones which he had received, and show them not, until the Lord should show them unto the children of men.

Book of Mormon Puzzler

The children love playing Book of Mormon Beanbag Toss, but we wanted to play another game to change things up a bit.

We love putting puzzles together. It's a relaxing pass time you can do with others or by yourself. We get most of our puzzles from the Dollar Store. They usually have a large selection of puzzles and they're only a dollar.

Materials: Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Trivia Questions, & a 24 piece puzzle (We have several different puzzles the children can choose from.)

Object: Put the complete puzzle together

How to Play: Have a child read a verse from a Book of Mormon Trivia Chapter

Ask another child a Book of Mormon Trivia Question.

Alternate back and forth between children until all the questions have been answered for that verse.

Now its time for everyone to pick out puzzle pieces. The child reading the verse gets to reach their hand into the puzzle box and randomly pick out two pieces. For every question they answer correctly, they get two more puzzle pieces. If they ask for help with their question, they still get their two puzzle pieces. Anyone helping to answer a question also gets two pieces.

Have them lay their pieces out in from of them. They can start using their pieces to put the puzzle together.

Have another child read the next verse and continue playing the game until the puzzle is finished.

Variation #1: Using a 24 piece puzzle, lay out all the pieces before starting the game. The children get to choose which puzzle pieces they want. It is not a random selection.

Variation #2: Using a 100 piece puzzle, lay out all the pieces before starting the game. The children get to choose which puzzle pieces they want. It is not a random selection. Instead of giving them 2 pieces for reading a verse or answering a question, give them 4-8 pieces.

Scripture game time for this age is 15-30 minutes.

Book of Mormon Trivia – Ether 3

Seven year old Marianne and nine year old Joseph love to play Book of Mormon Trivia before school. Joseph said it is much more interesting than sitting down and listening. They are eager to set up the game and get started in the morning.

The purpose of the game is to help children become familiar with the stories in the Book of Mormon. We've been playing Book of Mormon Beanbag Toss along with these questions, and they love it.

Our children are being challenged when the questions are in order. But for a greater challenge, you can mix up the questions or combine the questions with those from other chapters.

Have the children read the verse aloud. This will help them in their ability to read scriptures. Then have them answer the question. They get game privileges for reading the verse and for answering questions.

Ether Chapter 3 Questions

How many vessels/barges did the Jaredites build? Ether 3:1

How many small stones did the Brother of Jared prepare? Ether 3:1

At which mount did the Brother of Jared molten of rock the sixteen small stones? What does it mean to molten? Ether 3:1

At which mount did the Brother of Jared cry unto the Lord? Ether 3:1

Why did he go to Mount Shelem? Ether 3:1

What did the 16 stones look like? Ether 3:1

Were the 16 stones big or small? How small? Ether 3:1

How did the Brother of Jared get the 16 stones to the top of Mount Shelem? Ether 3:1

What word does the Brother of Jared use to describe the ocean waters in this verse? Ether 3:2

Why did the Brother of Jared think the Lord might be angry with him? Ether 3:2

Why are we unworthy before the Lord? Ether 3:2

Why is the Brother of Jared calling upon the Lord? Ether 3:2

Why must we call upon the Lord? Ether 3:2

How long have the Jaredites been in the wilderness? Ether 3:3

What's another word the Brother of Jared uses to describe the ocean waters in this verse? Ether 3:3

What is the Brother of Jared's concern about crossing the ocean waters? Ether 3:3

What has the Brother of Jared brought before the Lord for Him to see? Ether 3:3

What does the Brother of Jared ask the Lord to do with the 16 clear stones? Ether 3:4

Why does the Brother of Jared need shining stones? Ether 3:4

Why is the Lord able to touch the stones and make them shine? What does the Lord have? Ether 3:4-5

What was taken from off the eyes of the brother of Jared? Ether 3:6

What did the brother of Jared see? Ether 3:6

What did the finger of the Lord look like? Ether 3:6

What did the Brother of Jared do when he saw the finger of the Lord? Ether 3:6

When the brother of Jared fell to the earth, what did the Lord tell him to do? What question did the Lord ask the Brother of Jared? Ether 3:7

Why did the brother of Jared fear? Ether 3:8

What didn't the brother of Jared know about the Lord that he knows now? Ether 3:8

Why was the brother of Jared able to see the finger of the Lord? Ether 3:9

What does the Lord have to say about the brother of Jared's exceeding faith? Ether 3:9

After the brother of Jared sees the finger of the Lord, what question does the Lord ask him? Ether 3:9

When the Lord ask the brother of Jared if he saw more than his finger, how does the brother of Jared answer? Ether 3:10

Before the Lord shows Himself unto the brother of Jared what does he ask him? Ether 3:11

What does the brother of Jared know about the Lord? How does he know that the Lord does not lie? Ether 3:12

When the brother of Jared sees the Lord does he have belief, faith, or knowledge of the Lord's existence? Ether 3:13

How was the brother of Jared redeemed from the fall? Ether 3:13

What does it mean to be redeemed from the fall? Ether 3:13 What happened at the fall? 2 Nephi 9:6

What will happen when you are redeemed from the fall? Ether 3:13

What is the difference between knowing? Ether 3:13 and believing? Ether 3:14

Who is the brother of Jared speaking to in this chapter? Ether 3:14

What are four different roles of the Lord named in this verse? Ether 3:14

What will happened to all those who believe on the name of Jesus Christ? Ether 3:14

When we become a son or daughter, who will be our father? Ether 3:14

Why hasn't the Lord showed Himself unto man before this time? Ether 3:15

Whose image are we created after? Ether 3:15

Were we created in the image of Jesus Christ's spirit body or flesh body? Ether 3:16

Jesus Christ will appear unto His people in what form? Ether 3:16

What kind of body did Jesus Christ show unto the Nephites? 3 Nephi 11:14-15

What body did Jesus show unto the brother of Jared? Ether 3:17

Did Moroni tell us everything that happened to the brother of Jared? Ether 3:17

Which account can we read if we want to know more details on how the Lord ministered to the Brother of Jared? Ether 3:18

Why did the Lord minister to the brother of Jared? Ether 3:18

What did the Lord do to prove he was God unto the brother of Jared? Ether 3:18

Why was the brother of Jared able to see things within the veil? Ether 3:19

When did the brother of Jared's faith turn into knowledge? Ether 3:19

What are three of the results of having a perfect knowledge of God? Ether 3:20

Who could the Brother of Jared tell about the things he saw and heard? Ether 3:21

What would need to happen before the brother of Jared's experience would be made public to the world? Ether 3:21

Did the Lord want the brother of Jared to make a record of this manifestation? What was he to do with the record? Ether 3:22

In what language was the brother of Jared to write his experience with the Lord? Ether 3:22 &24

Did the brother of Jared have the sealing power? Ether 3:22

Why did the Lord command the brother of Jared to seal up the record he made? Ether 3:22

What did the Lord give the Brother of Jared to seal up along with the things that he should write? Ether 3:23

What happened to the language the Brother of Jared used to write this manifestation of God? Ether 3:24 see also Genesis 10:5-9

What are the two stones going to be used for? When will they be used? Ether 3:24

Which inhabitants of the earth did the Lord show unto the brother of Jared? Ether 3:25

In times before this great manifestation, the Lord had spoke to the brother of Jared. What was one of the promises the brother of Jared believed? Ether 3:26

Why couldn't the Lord withhold anything from the brother of Jared? Ether 3:26

Who will show the record unto the children of men? Ether 3:27

What four commandments did the Lord repeat to the Brother of Jared? 27 Ether 3:27-28

Book of Mormon Beanbag Toss

We live in a competitive culture, but Zion is a society of cooperation. While studying the Book of Mormon we want to encourage cooperation instead of competition.

Book of Mormon Beanbag Toss

Ages: Elementary Children

Materials: beanbags, balls, or some other object you can throw; three baskets; Books of Mormon; questions to Book of Mormon Trivia; paper & pencil

Objective: As a family, earn 50 points during scripture game time

Setup: Place three baskets different distances from the throwing line. The closest basket is worth one point, the next basket is worth 2 points, and the farthest basket is worth 3 points. If your baskets are different sizes, the smallest basket is placed farthest from the throwing line.

How to Play:

• Level #1 Have a child read a verse from the Book of Mormon. Then Mom/Dad asks a question that goes along with verse. The child reading the verse has the first option to answer the question. If needed, they can ask another team player for help. If there is more than one question for the verse, have other team members answer the other questions.

• Now it's time to score. The child reading the verse gets 3 beanbags, and anyone who helps answer questions gets 3 beanbags. Everyone with beanbags goes to the throwing line and scores points for the family. They count up their points in the baskets and make tally marks on the score card for points scored.

• Continue playing until the family scores 50 points and then scripture game time is over.

• Level #2: After they have successfully played the game and are familiar with the questions & answers, have them answer the questions without reading the verses.

• Level #3: When the children are successful at level #2, mix up the order of the questions from the chapter.

• Level #4 When the children are successful at level #3, combine questions from different chapters. Always give them the chapter number, so they have context for the questions.

*Feel free to adjust the rules to fit your family. You may add or change questions to help your child see what is being asked or to give greater understanding to a verse.

Our teenagers go to school 1 ½ hours before our elementary children. We play scripture games in the morning after the big kids leave for school.

Benefits of Scripture Game Time for Young Children:

• The game helps develop their reading and comprehension skills. If there is a verse they don't understand, take time to discuss the meaning of the verse before moving on.
• The children are awake and alert during the entire scripture game.
• They are searching the scriptures for answers and looking carefully at the verses.
• They are excited when they find answers.
• There is success for everyone, and its okay to ask for help.
• They look forward to playing a game with Mom or Dad everyday.
• It's fun, but when they reach 50 points the game is over. They are not ready to stop, and are excited to come back to the game tomorrow.

Don't play the same game everyday. It keeps things interesting. We will be posting other games ideas. You can use the Book of Mormon Trivia Questions with many different types of activities.