September 1st Reading Assignment

Alma 60:1-13



 Daily Reading Question

What do these verses teach us about being patriotic? How can you show better patriotism?

 Daily Talk

 The Constitution a Glorious Standard

August 31st Reading Assignment

Alma 58: 30-41 & 59:1-13 



 Daily Reading Question

What does it mean to you to stand fast like in verse 40?

 Daily Talk

Am I a Living Member?

August 30th Reading Assignment

Alma 58:13-29

 
Daily Reading Question

Like vs 26 when have you had the strength to push through different challenges with the Lord on your side?

 

 Daily Talk

Realize Your Full Potential

August 29th Reading Assignment

Alma 58:1-12

 
Daily Reading Question

When has the Lord blessed you with peace and assurance during a difficult experience?

 

 Daily Talk

The Beacon in the Harbor of Peace

August 28th Reading Assignment

Alma 57:17-36

 
Daily Reading Question

Alma 57:21; Helaman's warriors "did obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness." What do you think this means? How was this obedience an expression of faith?

 Daily Talk

Obedience-Full Obedience 

August 27th Reading Assignment

Alma 57:1-16

 
Daily Reading Question

 Why did Helaman's army sleep upon their swords? How can we "sleep upon our swords" symbolically today?

 Daily Talk

Spiritual Preparedness Start Early and Be Steady

August 26th Reading Assignment

Alma 56:41-57

 
Daily Reading Question

What can we learn from the stripling warriors example?

 Daily Talk

If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear

August 25th Reading Assignment

Alma 56:18-40

 
Daily Reading Question

Why wouldn't either army turn to the right or the left? How could this be a metaphor for staying on the "straight and narrow path"?

 Daily Talk

The Straight and Narrow Way

August 24th Reading Assignment

Alma 56:1-17

 
Daily Reading Question

What do you think Moroni felt as he read this letter from Helaman? When have messages or words from friends strengthened you during hard times? 

 Daily Talk

Bring Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

August 23rd Reading Assignment

Alma 55:15-35 

 
Daily Reading Question

What do you feel Mormon wanted you to learn in these verses that will help you be faithful?

 Daily Talk

Be of Good Cheer and Faithful in Adversity

August 22nd Reading Assignment

Alma 54:13-24 & 55:1-14 

 
Daily Reading Question

Read Alma 55:1–2 and look for Moroni’s response to Ammoron’s demands.

        What can we learn from Moroni’s response to Ammoron?

 Daily Talk

Stand Firm

August 21st Reading Assignment

Alma 53:18-23 & 54:1-12 

 
Daily Reading Question

What does it mean to walk uprightly before God?

         How can we, like the stripling warriors, be “true at all times in whatsoever thing we  are entrusted.” (Alma 53:20–21)

 Daily Talk

True at All Times

 

August 20th Reading Assignment

Alma 53:1-17

Daily Reading Question

What are some blessings the Lord gives us as we keep our covenants? Why is it important to keep our covenants even at times of disadvantage?

 Daily Talk

 

Gospel Covenants Bring Promised Blessings

August 19th Reading Assignment

Alma 52:19-40

Daily Reading Question

 In what ways might a family council or a church council be similar to a "council of war"? How can such councils strengthen us in our battles against the adversary?

 Daily Talk

 

The Family Influence

August 19th Reading Assignment

Alma 52:1-18

Daily Reading Question

 What are some ways people place themselves in circumstances that are spiritually dangerous? (Alma 52:14)

 Daily Talk

 

Spiritual Crocodiles

August 18th Reading Assignment

Alma 51:22-37

Daily Reading Question

When have you seen the blessings that come from unity strengthen a family or a quorum or class?

 Daily Talk

Striving for Family Unity

August 17th Reading Assignment

Alma 51:22-37

Daily Reading Question

When have you seen the blessings that come from unity strengthen a family or a quorum or class?

 Daily Talk

Striving for Family Unity

 

August 16th Reading Assignment

Alma 51:13-21

Daily Reading Question

Why do you think it was necessary for Moroni to take the action he did?  Why do you suppose Mormon included all of those details about threats to freedom in his abridgement of the Nephite records?

 Daily Talk

Moroni and Hiis Captains Men of Peace in a Time of War

August 15th Reading Assignment

Alma 51:1-12

Daily Reading Question

Contention caused the Nephites to fight among themselves and allowed the Lamanites to gain power over them. How does contention allow Satan to gain power over us? How can unity and support from other people help us as we fight against wickedness?

Daily Talk

No Time For Contention

 

August 14th Reading Assignment

Alma 50:21-40

 

 Daily Reading Question

When has the Lord blessed you or someone you know with prosperity, peace, and happiness in the midst of difficult times?

Daily Talk

 We Never Walk Alone

August 13th Reading Assignment

Alma 50:1-20

Daily Reading Question

“It is better to prepare and prevent than it is to repair and repent” (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson [1988], 285).        

Why do you think this statement is true? When have you seen an example of the principle this statement teaches?

 Daily Talk

Be Strong in the Lord

August 12th Reading Assignment

Alma 49:9-30

Daily Reading Question

How would you describe your daily efforts to strengthen your spiritual walls of protection?
Daily Talk

The Key to Spiritual Protection

August 11th Reading Assignment

  
Alma 48:19-25 & 49:1-8

Daily Reading Question

Read Alma 49:1, 6–7.  How can Captain Moroni’s preparations to withstand the Lamanites be likened to our need to prepare for Satan’s attacks on us?

Daily Talk

Fortify Your Homes Against Evil

 

August 10th Reading Assignment

Alma 48:1-18

Daily Reading Question

How did Moronis faith in Christ influence his character?

Daily Talk

All Men Everywhere 

August 9th Reading Assignment

Alma 47:20-36

Daily Reading Question

The Book of Mormon repeatedly warns that those who belong to the church and then dissent become hard in their hearts and are apt to entirely forget God.  Why is that? 

Daily Talk

The Canker of Contention

 

August 8th Reading Assignment

Alma 47:1-19

Daily Reading Question

In what ways were Amalickiah’s tactics similar to the tactics Satan uses to destroy us?

Daily Talk

The Great Imitator 

August 7th Reading Assignment

Alma 46:29-41

Daily Reading Question

Alma 46: 36 In what ways can you display or declare your values and priorities for all to see?

Daily Talk

 Your Light a Standard to all Nations

August 6th Reading Assignment

Alma 46:11-28

Daily Reading Question

What challenges exist against families, Christians, and freedom today? What are some appropriate ways we can defend our families, our religion, and our liberties?

Daily Talk

 Protect Homes Renew Powers

August 5th Reading Assignment

Alma 45:15-24 & 46:1-10 


Daily Reading Question

How did the people respond to their Church leaders? Why did some people refuse to listen to the leaders of the Church? (Alma 45:23–24)

Daily Talk

His Word ye Shall Receive

 

August 4th Reading Assignment

Alma 44:16-24 & 45:1-14 
 
Daily Reading Question

When have you received strength from your faith in Jesus Christ and the words of the prophets and from your commitment to keeping the commandments?

Daily Talk


In the Strength of the Lord

 

August 3rd Reading Assignment

Alma 44:1-15
 
Daily Reading Question

What truths can we learn from Alma 44:4–6 that can help us in our spiritual battles? 

 

 Daily Talk

The Ministry of Angels 

August 2nd Reading Assignment

Alma 43:41-54
 
Daily Reading Question

 When have you experienced the Lord's help in accomplishing righteous goals?

Daily Talk

Three Choices