As a devout Christian myself for several years, the story of Alma the Younger really speaks to me. He is one of my favorite prophets.

Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for your hopeful enthusiasm. You may be young in body but ancient and pre-eminent spiritually. God has blessed us so very much. Don't forget to seek out your heavenly father with your heart as well as your mind. Do not be afraid to ask about his Kingdom here on earth and for his help in guiding you in your own important mission to accomplish. Bless you! In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

Thank you for your faith and testimony 😌

I'm also a kid watch this, glad I'm not the only one. I love watching these videos because I watch the video and then go find it in the book of Mormon and it's really fun to do.là

thanks for your sharing ❤❤

What an exciting time to serve as a full-time missionary! Keep praying and you will see the Lord change lives through your sharing and teaching of the gospel. Thanks for your desire to serve in this way. You can hardly imagine the good you will do and the great joy that will result of your efforts to be an instrument in the Lord's hands. Bless you in your mission!

@@freebrownies You are too kind! Thank you for your encouraging words. Those really mean a lot to me. God bless you and your family. Stay safe out there!

That warm comforting feeling you feel in your heart is the Spirit testifying to you that this is true. I’m so happy to hear you are going on a mission soon! I’m currently on a service mission right now in the Utah Valley Welfare and Self-Reliance services. My name is Elder Miller. When I was preparing for my mission, I had many setbacks and discouragement in the process. But I turned to the Lord in fervent prayer for guidance and help to continue working towards my mission. And the power of Holy Ghost touched my heart so tenderly and comforting me that I shall be called to this mission and to let my soul be at peace. I testify to you that the Lord will help you in your struggles, and with His strength and blessings upon you, you can do all things! Remember; if you have desires to serve God you are called to the work. Keep trying with all your heart, might, mind, and strength. Serving a mission is a righteous desire, He will grant it unto you. I testify to you that this is the work of God and that it is true. May He bless you and guide you! I believe in you, Vheen Audrey Soriano. 😉🙂😀😁😊☺️🤗👍

Me too it shows that we are not beyond the bands of redemption

All will be well, sweetheart! I'm a 56 year old converter. Baptized August 7, 2021! After many years of living in darkness, Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has changed my life forever. My new life in the Light gives me tears of Joy. Now, I'm working on my Endowment. I'm living my best life...HAPPY! 🙂🙏🏾❤️🌹

darthblob10 yes so true, love that about Alma

Sounds like you had some bad experiences.

Charley Boon has commented to at least one person in this forum, about 11 hours before your post

We miss you here in San Diego 😀.

Yes:)

@Shell Shock What makes you believe its a lie ?

@shell shock what proof do you have that we are "lovers of lies" how do you know that we aren't telling the truth

@Shell Shock Just open yourself to feel the Spirit in these videos and you will know this is all truth.

Mike zzz.

iterum nata - it’s not about who is right and who is wrong. It’s about seeking truth through prayer and diligent study of the scriptures. The Holy Ghost will guide all who humbly seek truth to the Giver of all truth, God and then through belief on His son Jesus Christ and His grace, we will be redeemed, saved in His kingdom. Be a seeker of truth. The Bible and the Book of Mormon are two important sources of this truth.

By their fruits YW shall know them. If the fruits are true/right/just and engender faith in Jesus then they are true. Hard to believe that someone has prayed about this book and the Holy Ghost has testified to them that this book, that gives us a DEEP understanding about Christ, is false.

@@tkc3742 plant the seed, and if it be good, it will grow, but, if ye do not water, and nurture it, how can it produce fruit? Faith precedes the miracle, but if you have not faith-- if ye cannot believe all that ye have heard, cling unto those things that ye Can believe, that those things may grow, adding to your faith and revealing those greater parts, those difficult truths, that can only be gained in hardship, through patience and steadfast belief in Foundational Doctrine. A good seed still needs water and nutrients, light and protection from wind & pestilence. Seeds do not spring up overnight, but line by line, precept by precept, that the leaves may not overburden the branches, that the fruit may not sever the branch from the trunk, the root may support the entire tree. Fellowship is nutrient, regular Scripture reading is water, prayer is protection from harm, please do not starve those precious seeds, it is not only You who needs that fruit which Shall come...

iterum nata - It is not false doctrine. But not only did he teach that, but he also taught that as God is we also may become. Paul taught that we would be joint heirs with Jesus Christ. God our father is truly our father and what son or daughter did not aspire to be like their father? Joseph understood this. That is our eternal destiny and also one that was taught in the early church that Christ established while he was here upon the earth but has since been lost. There are many evidences of this. That doctrine has been restored through Joseph Smith. Time will prove him right.

iterum nata : It is most important for you to recognize that you are not qualified by God to tell Him about Himself, His origin, His History, His incapability of being whom He is, whatever that turns out to be. Additionally, Joseph Smith is not the only prophet who was taught by God His History and why He retains His power. All prophets since Adam were told what Joseph was told. It is more blasphemous to assume what God is not, and that blasphemy is detailed in Isaiah, who prophesies that the very words you just spoke, in essence, will be spoken by the unbelieving in the latter days. Moses said that a prophet would come forth in the latter days to “restore” that which the wicked have removed from ancient scripture, yet you are resistant to anything other than the whittled down scripture set that Constantine, etc., manipulated with their unrighteous dominion for political gain. The prophet, Joseph of Egypt, prophesied that the latter day prophet of the restoration (or lost snd hidden scripture) would bear his same name. I believe people reject him today for the same reason people in Christ’s day rejected him!-he presented as a common, ordinary man. If you believe you will recognize the prophet Isaiah speaks of, I am inclined to equate you with those who are still waiting for the Messiah. If you understood the scriptures in the Bible, what we have left of them, concerning the Holy Ghost, then you would understand the Holy Ghost’s calling. He does have the power snd capability to infuse within us, a solid confirmation of truth without any other assistance at all, and no truth can be known on that level without the Holy Ghost. You are confused by how you perceive the Bible because you don’t understand it on your own-only the Holy Ghost can interpret it for anyone. Joseph did teach the same God of the Bible, but you have to remember that when the Godhead identifies itself as three identities, you’re just going to have to enlist the Holy Ghost on what that means. They profess themselves all three as Gods in the Godhead, but their is a priesthood order to that, that being that God the Father is the head of of the other two. Christ was born of it, and we don’t know much else about the Holy Ghost, only that God and the Son do nothing without the Holy Ghost, nor do truth prophets. Remember, Constantine removed what Isaiah prophesied shall be restored. If you think that that which shall be restored will look like the whittled-down bible, which, by the way, was not named by God, the Christ, the Holy Ghost, apostles, prophets or true disciples-it was named “bible” by the “whittlers” because “bible” means “little books”! Constantine cleverly placed Revelation last, thinking to stop the masses from believing anything further, for further believing or revelation would interfere with his politics. Well, he bungled. 3 John was actually written AFTER Revelation. Besides, Constantine assembled the Bible, not John the Beloved or any other apostle or prophet, therefore, it’s safe to recognize that Christ said he would be calling prophets as delivering revelation all the way until He comes again. When John speaks of nothing being “added” to “this”, he is referring to the specific revelation itself that he is discribing-he is NOT referring to a whole set if books called a “Bible”, because that assembly wasn’t even arranged into a book set yet. Besides, those who DID assemble it, wickedly tampered with it, just as Isaiah prophesied. Isaiah said more scriptures would come forward in the latter days. I propose that there are many nowadays who believe firmly in Constantine’s “bible”, yet not in Isaiah, and certainly bot in the restoration he spoke of. That would be like an ancient Jew having to accept that the Messiah had come. Well, the “Joseph” has come. One thing that you can do for yourself is study the true essentiality if the Holy Ghost. That you feel he is only partially responsible for bearing a witness of the truth is blasphemy against the Gospel in itself. The Holy Ghost has the power to bear a fully electrically -charged witness that remains 100% undeniable. That is why when someone abuses the name if the Holy Ghost to at he witnessed that the Book of Mormon is not true or that Joseph Smith was not a true prophet, there is no doubt in my heart it was not the Holy Ghost telling them such. Firstly, the Holy Ghost virtually never bears a witness from the place of doubt or personal pessimism. If that is where one is coming from, then one is on their own and will not have discernment on their own. Sometimes, people just don’t want Christ to be the Messiah, and sometimes, people just don’t want Joseph Smith to be the prophet of the restoration, so sometimes, people just don’t want to give Isaiah and Ezekiel credit for their prophesies. But they prophesied by the power of the Holy Ghost, so there is no questioning them. All of the prophets of the Book of Mormon testified of Christ, and of Isaiah and his prophesies. For 600 years, the Book of Mormon peoples lived the Law of Moses until Christ gave them further instructions, passing the new sacrament to them just as he did in Jerusalem. In fact, the ancient Book of Mormon people who lived within present day US borders, build earthworks depicting their mindset, one fort city in Ohio looking a lot like a very Jewish earthwork. Today it is no more, as it has been leveled and farmed long ago, but in the 1800’s when it still existed, Squires snd Davis, surveyors, publishes that one snd many more in their books. This Jewish one, we call today “the Hanukah Earthwork”, because from an aerial point of view, it appears to be a Menorah, and oil lamp, and an astrological calendar-like structure pointing to the measuring of the seasons. “This new promised land” (Isaiah, etc.) is described as a free land, an esteemed land above others (because of the freedom and prosperity). Who doesn’t esteem freedom, prosperity? There is more to this whole story than what you assume God “isn’t”. Let’s just leave that up to God to decide, and watch for the restored information (“plain and precious things”) the biblical prophets spoke of. It is important to understand that the Book of Mormon can only be accepted if you do believe the bible. If one cannot accept the Book of Mormon, then in fact, they actually do bot accept the Bible, for it prophesies of the coming forth of the restoration. Doubt is toxic, so toxic that one cannot recognize truth in the very presence of doubting something that is actually true, even though it should be proven true later. If it’s true then, it’s true now.

@@tkc3742 Even if JS said thise things, it must be looked at across John 14: 12-13 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."

@@tkc3742 Indeed "I glory in plainness; I glory in truth; I glory in my Jesus, for he hath redeemed my soul from hell." -2nd Nephi 33:6 "In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever..." Psalm 44:8

@@tkc3742 I am really quite certain that we've been over this before. It makes me think that you're among the group that only posts complaints on these videos without listening to reasonable responses.

I read your comments & I was moved at your experience. When I saw you were from Fillmore around Ventura I got excited because I had served in the California Ventura Mission back in 1982 to 1984. I am so for your conversion experience 😀.

Camarillo was in my first zone on my mission. I love the story

I'm from Oxnard, and have been part of the Camarillo Stake since I was born. My husband and father both grew up in Fillmore. We have family there. I was also part of the Camarillo YSA ward for 6 years before my husband and I got married (we met there)! If I may ask, who is the bishopric member which you speak of?

weirdTiKii01 bishopric member last name Escobar. The two in story were Granados and Apiricio, who was the one on the phone, had the dream

It just occurred to me that Amulek is similar to Lehi. Like Lehi, he was a man of some renown in his business, but was called of God and went to work for him at great cost to his livelihood. They both had to flee their homes.

No way I am also a member of a restoration branch! So neat, where do you attend? I attend New Jerusalem restoration branch in Independence Missouri

@@grindillon5240 How cool! I go to Mt. Ayr restoration branch. It's Northwest of Lamoni Iowa

Neat! I know where Lamoni is, well it's nice to know I'm not the only RB member who enjoys these videos😂

Well @interum nata, we do pray to know if it is true or not,but one thing you have wrong is the fact that we never spilt from the lds,so let me explain. So after Joseph Jr was killed everyone started going different ways, except for a few who believed that Joseph Smith 3rd was the next prophet so we waited and that became the rlds church then in the 1980s(I think) some people thought that women should be in the priesthood so there was a spilt and that's where you get the restoration branches.

I honestly don't know what the SLC tells prospective concerts. Btw I am only 16 and a half so I am not as knowledgeable as some but I do enjoy learning the difference between churchs especially ones that started in 1830😉

Thank you, brother. We are so happy that you could feel the spirit. May you be safe and well. Your friend, Charley Boon (Amulek)

My friend Shaun played Zeezrom!! He did such a good job!

Go. Invhnjbc

There's a lot of courage today. It's just not recognized as much. It's not about super heroes with magic hammers, but taking up the cross and following the Savior. I'm sure you know that. I'm just saying that because of that, there's more courage around than meets the eye.

Bp Ssu, cuXps

How different it would be if he demanded a sign. My mind is blank on this one, but I think I can recall two others who went down that road -- one was struck dumb, then communicated in some way that he believes now, so heal him now. His request was denied and he was trampled to death. The other was struck dead almost immediately. Both were given second and third chances to recant their demands, and both "tempted God" and demanded a sign. Makes me think, I would love to see a sign, but only if I ask out of hope, rather than defiance. I would definitely NEVER DEMAND a sign, ESPECIALLY after receiving an obvious final warning! These evil men were just so desperate to save face, they challenged God and suffered death, rather than back down. I love, however, how Zeezrom began asking honest questions, as soon as he began to doubt his own words. He was no longer mocking them, and instead became teachable. He then took it further, and during the very same altercation that he had started, he admitted his guilt, and he tried to stop the others from harming Alma and Amulek. His heart was changed so swiftly and so deeply, he nearly died from a fever resulting from his anguish of soul! He was no longer concerned with saving his reputation among the people. The anguish he felt was not for fear of his own soul. He was mortified by the destruction that he had caused -- both the torture and murder that the believers suffered, and for the souls of others that he had lead astray. One last observation: Out of all these great sinners (that I'm recalling at the moment) who were born again and spent the rest of their lives as missionaries for Jesus Christ, Zeezrom stands out to me with Alma (The Elder) as having changed their heart while hearing someone's testimony (Alma from Abinadi, Zeezrom from Alma and Amulek). Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah were physically stopped by an angel. The apostle Paul was blinded, and then was confronted directly by Jesus Christ. This is another testimony of how powerful a witness from the Holy Ghost can be!

Hang in there Jim. You're a good man, and the Lord has not forgotten you. Things will get better and you will be able to have deep joy in your heart again. Remember that the pendulum swings one way, and then returns the other. As deep as your sorrows may be, so great may your joy be as well.

Brad Brockbank Thanks for your kind words Brad. It's been a heck of a long swing of the pendulum, I hope it swings back eventually. Some days are much better than others, and the last few have been bad ones.

“There will always be more blessings than burdens, even if, some days, it doesn’t seem so." -Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.

I love that moment where Amulek, upon hearing Alma in his house, makes sure to pray on his words with his family afterwards, so that the lord may confirm his words to all of his Family. It really helps me to remember how to best help my divided family.

Brandon Ott The way we are told to pray on things to seek the truth, or verify the truth is one of the main reasons I became a member. I was never pushed to believe anything, just offered info, and asked only to pray on it later. 13 years later, here I am, despite all the odds, with a calling in the church, endowed, going to the temple to perform ordinances.....who knew! 🙂😇. And in large part because of this very fact you mentioned.

@Mike You might explain what you're talking about?

I just hope we’re not skipping the sons of Mosiah going to the Lamanites. I hope they circle back to this other powerful missionary story.

The second stick , the records of the desendants of Joseph.

Just pray to know if you have done the right thing. You will also know by the fruits of your choices.

@@jmcglynn5273 The writings are true , not the religion. The Mormon and Christian religions both teach false doctrine .

@@jmcglynn5273 What do you have as evidence? I'm open minded and willing to listen. I'm not Mormon nor Christian , however I do believe in Jesus and try to follow the commandments and laws to the best of my ability . Its hard to believe a man , without the knowledge from The Most Highly could make up the book of Mormon and have it line up perfectly with the people and events in ancient America and other scriptures through out the world. I know it may have been white washed and tampered with , added and taken away from same as with the bible , but they will have to answer for that .

I just realized that I spelled your name wrong@ J McGlynn

Same!

Thank you for your thoughts. This was supremely deep and enlightening. This is what Scripture study looks like. Thank you.

Cool, it's like gospel doctrine class. thank you for sharing...

Talofa my Brother as I was reading I thought I was watching a movie. I had to stop myself😂😂 I appreciate and thank you so much. Seminary teacher

@LamanKnight So many good points. Most of them I may have thought of at one time or another, but it's nice to have so many deeper insights all laid out at the same time. You'll have to let us all know when you write that book. That sounds like the epitome of "good books" that we are encouraged to edify ourselves with, and will surely uplift many on our days of feeling discouraged or "too far gone." KUDOS, AND THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO GIFT US WIT SUCH A THOUGHTFUL, WELL-LAID-OUT RESPONSE!

LamanKnight ok, where’s your blog so I can read it and get more spiritual enlightenment like this?

Same here.

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That's true. His family could've died. In alma 15:16 it also says that he was rejected by his friends, father, and also by his kindred. So they could've rejected him instead of getting burned

@@adamkhan4451 that's definitely true. It's hard to say which is worse. Either way, Amulek had it rough. It'd be interesting to get more details some day

Yes! It sure does.

They may not do the war chapters. But I hope they at least show Captain Moroni, the original Captain America.

They have been coming pretty darn fast

You can take comfort in the fact that the hospitals are counting every patient as a COVID 19 case also their deaths. So the numbers have been grossly inflated so that they can get more federal funding. The threat is a lot less than the media would have you believe. I know this because I have friends and family who have been to the emergency rooms and they were treated as if they had COVID 19. Also one of my coworkers brother got in a car accident and died over the weekend. The hospital treated it as a COVID 19 case then they put it down on his death certificate. So the public is being lied to by the media. The only people I trust at this point is the church leaders and the President.

@@nknighton70 wild. But not surprised really.

Yes, I was touched as well. However, it didn't strike me that during a pandemic of not so epic kinds, that if money equals having a job, is not the same comparison to being able to be bought for the cheapness of lucre , trading essentially your soul for $$. Not a compassionate comparison when you need money to feed your family and pay rent. If that is not what you were referring- my apologies.

@@nknighton70 If you put church leaders and the President in the same category I've got some really bad news for you...

God expects each of us to take care of ourselves and our family. Demanding that others be responsible for us is egotistical; demanding that government FORCE other people to be responsible for us is the fast track to Satan's desired enslavement of humankind.

@@tkc3742 If you go back to the times when you've asked these questions before, you will see answers.

And the gift to forgive.

@@ruthwestern7348 Very True.

Mary Soto gracias por tu testimonio

Me too. But then I remember that he is a husband and father so it makes perfect sense him being older. 😇 By the way, I love your profile picture! Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron! 😃😁😉👍

feliz20121 gracias hermano

It seems that the LDS and the RCC churches have more in each other than either will admit.

Hi Armela, thank you for sharing your testimony of the Book of Mormon!