Come Follow Me - Alma 43-52: The Cause of Christ

An in-depth study of Alma 43-52, recounting the wars between Captain Moroni and both Zarahemnah and Amalickiah. This lesson focuses on the dangers of dissension, the power of a noble cause, the Title of Liberty, Just War theory, preparation, prophets, "poison by degrees," and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!
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[@gurudesignllc2898]

You asked for a war chapter experience Jared: Years ago I was being constantly attacked online. P@rn seemed to be everywhere though I had not looked or clicked on it. I was not wanting it or seeking it but it kept finding me like an attack. I did a good job daily preparing myself spiritually with a personal devotional. I couldn't figure out why my preparations spiritually were not enough to keep these attacks away. I was following the prophet. I was living my religion, going to the temple and to church and so forth. I should have had full heavenly protection I thought. Why was this happening? I prayed and opened the scriptures and pointed. My finger landed on Alma 49:23. I read it but it made no sense. The next day I prayed asking for understanding again, open and pointed using my other set of scriptures. My finger landed on Alma 49:23. Still confused. I prayed the following day again using a third set of scriptures and again and my finger landed on Alma 49:23. Preface: Alma 49:20 Thus they were prepared, yea, a body of their strongest men, with their swords and their slings, to smite down all who should attempt to come into their place of security by the place of entrance; and thus were they prepared to defend themselves against the Lamanites. Then the Laminates attacked... 23....there was not a single soul of the Nephites which was slain. 24 There were about fifty who were wounded, who had been exposed to the arrows of the Lamanites through the pass, but they were shielded by their shields, and their breastplates, and their head-plates, insomuch that their wounds were upon their legs, many of which were very severve. These faithful soldiers followed Moroni. Their bodies were shielded. Their city was shielded and their guards were on the towers. There home was the strongest of all the Nephite forts. They were also covenant keepers under the title of liberty. Yet 50 were wounded severely on their legs. I felt spiritually wound as I suffered attacks to personal to mention but real none the less in my battle to live righteously. I learned from this experience that the righteous won't always be unscathed but will win the battle with Gods help.

[@curtiste3235]

Beautiful and inspiring.

[@PeteBooboo]

That testimony and inspirational story was great, keep up the good work. You never know who will read your testimony and reinforced their testimony. I have had the opportunity to speak with these people that have left to church and constantly attack it. For one thing I figured they are never going to come back to church but I can give them inspired words from the spirit with these wounded Souls of War, a few positive words won't hurt anyone that is wounded and the people that read your words will be affected also in a positive manner. A lot of times they will go to certain verse for you to read, I come back with whole chapters for them to read not just a verse, this way you can get a greater understanding out of the whole chapter and ask them questions, that causes them to think and that's a good thing. They have been damned for a reason because of their attacks, just don't following the same Rat Hole they did with attacks and to discredit the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's a sad thing when people will not listen to the prophet and the apostles when they speak the vital information the Lord wants all of us to hear!

[@melaniejohnson5676]

I hope you might look at my comment on this video in case you would like more resources, or if you know of more people they might be able to help. God bless you, brother. Thank you for your vulnerability and courageous faith.

[@isabellee7212]

We need to be rooted in Jesus Christ, not in the church building, not in the people and social life in church. I was baptized when I was 18 years old. If i hadn't received the witness of the Spirit, I would have left the church building a long time ago. But I was and I am rooted in Jesus Christ and His truths. So, it doesn't matter what people in the church did to me or sometimes do. I will stay strong with the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@PeteBooboo]

Thank you for sharing that with us. That means more to some than others. That is exactly the way we all need to do things in the church in and outside of the church. Never check your spiritual growth and our God at the door at any time. It stays with you during thick and thin if you want it to be there to guide and direct you. We stand before the Lord daily not other people that may want to influence us to do ungodly things unless it is something like helping others or serving whenever we can without a grudging heart. I have to walk with the spirit each day if not I become gloomy like I am missing something great if I don't read my scriptures and pray even repentance brings the peace of mind. I need the loving spirit of Truth and happiness after reading the scriptures. I have reached a point of no more anger in my life or hard feelings towards others.

[@jonhvh]

You asked us to share principle we have learned from the war chapters. I have several. I'll share just a couple I have found. If you find them interesting , I'd be glad to share them all. Principle: From Alma 43:7 we learn that when our actions are solely based on stirred up emotions, we can become blind of all reasoning. From the beginning, and throughout the Book of Mormon, the main reason the Lamanites had such hatred towards the Nephites is because they were taught and believed that originally Nephi intended to become a leader over his brothers, Laman and Lemuel and subject them to bondage. This false tradition has carried on to the point that the Lamanites believed that the Nephite people still sought to put the Lamanites under bondage and serve the Nephites. Isn't that interesting that the Lamanites allowed what they feared to actually happen? Not only did they join forces with Nephite dissenters but they allowed them to be in charge. In other words, the Nephite dissenters emotionally stirred up the Lamanites to the point that they were blind to the fact that they went down the same path with these wicked Nephites that they fought the righteous Nephites about. We should be careful to act immediately when we are emotionally charged. This is a good rule of thumb in parenting. Principle: From Alma 43:26 we learn that there is strength and safety in numbers even if the only connection is "the cause". Captain Moroni was a wise leader. He was faced with having to protect the land of Manti, a Nephite land against a massive Lamanite army. Moroni's army was smaller than the Lamanite army and was reduced even more from having to divide his men and leave a portion of them to maintain control of another area. To increase his odds, he calls upon those people living in Manti to fight with his army. Now I would guess that these people were farmers, tradesmen, and such. They, most likely, had no training in war, let alone had any interest in fighting. Evidently, Moroni was successful in helping them realize that their lands and families were in danger. My thoughts turn to interfaith community councils. Our enemy is governmental laws being enacted to take our religious freedoms away. Our church sees that threat very clearly. Other faiths, probably not so well. By us joining their councils, we can help them recognize that threat. Like Captain Moroni, we need to increase our numbers to fight to protect our religious freedoms.

[@JJones.SideKick]

Brother Halverson, I'm grateful to be in the foxhole with you, too. If ever there is someone I know I can trust, it's you. I've got your back, too. Thank you for the way you teach!!!

[@beckywright7906]

Thank you so very much, I love these chapters, they have taught me so much!

[@paulagraves6517]

One of the things that I learned was that Moroni prepared his people with the proper armor to go to battle, and obviously from other scriptures that tells us to put on the whole armor of God that, that armor was literal, but very symbolic of what we need to do in our lives where as the lamenites were what they called naked, Exposed. If we don’t have All of the armor on, which is what President Nelson has suggested to us to use extraordinary measure to strengthen our foundation, we leave ourselves exposed to the fiery darts of the adversary and we will not be able to stand. It’s the same principal he teaches when he talks about the layers needed to build their fortifications. Another thing that caught my attention was the justification of the cause to defend ourselves, and trying to marry that with the idea in the last days that he will not fight against his neighbor must flee to Zion.

[@CCMiller76]

Perhaps our title of Liberty in our day is "The Family: A Proclamation to the World”?

[@tdijon7]

That’s my take. That seems to be the most prescient one.

[@matthewdmcneill]

Thank you for sharing your insight in the scriptures! I am new to the Book of Mormon and your teachings have helped my testimony so much.

[@patriciakuehn2866]

Brother Halverson, I would like to thank you for bringing the war chapters alive for me. This is the first time in all the years I've been a member that I cannot wait to read and dive into them. You are such an inspiration. At 80 years old, you make me realize how much more I have to learn and how excited I am to learn it. Again, thank you.

[@curtiste3235]

You and me, both. 😊

[@jasonmoses6642]

Thank you. I like the contrast that those who leave often “cannot leave the Church alone” (Maxwell) yet “entirely forget(ting) the Lord their God” (Alma 47:36).

[@heidihanseen7997]

So grateful for these amazing scriptural messages!

[@tcatt222]

Lots of gems here in the way of principles. The top lesson we get is all the defensive preparation Mormon caused his people to make. This includes the shields, helmets, protective clothing, and the spiritual cause as part of their duty to God. We do the same as we prepare ourselves against sin by following daily prayer, FHE, scripture reading, temple attendance, etc.

[@sdb816]

And by being active in political and social battles-rejecting politicians and policies that threaten our liberties.

[@karenkucharek8044]

I’m glad that you quoted Ephesians 6:12. It is good to remember the real war we are waging. We just studied President Nelson’s talk, “We Can Do Better and Be Better” as a family last night, and it reminds me of what President Nelson said… “The battle with sin is real. The adversary is quadrupling his efforts to disrupt testimonies and impede the work of the Lord. He is arming his minions with potent weapons to keep us from partaking of the joy and love of the Lord.“

[@whitneylin4297]

1:17:30 “But thank God there is a real cause for us to espouse.” Amen, Brother Halverson! Thank you!!

[@triciaarnold4118]

About 21:00. I had a friend who was raped as a teenager. She went to go talk to the Bishop, because she had some questions and was angry about what happened. The Bishop threatened her that he'd end up having to excommunicate her if she didn't learn how to forgive. That was the beginning of the end for her. I couldn't imagine a Bishop who wouldn't have had compassion on her, and been like Elder Scott had suggested, telling her to lay that aside for now, concentrate on other things in her life, and that she could think about forgiveness at a latter time in her life. I've often wondered where is some people's compassion for those who have suffered trauma. If only she'd been loved and supported, maybe it would have been different. When she and her husband started having questions about the church, people in her ward started telling her if she kept up with her questions, she was going to go to hell. Now she's a practicing pagan. I feel so sad about her story.

[@maryrosepoi5748]

As we take our journey into preparing ourselves for the second coming of Christ we need to put on our armour of righteousness...for the onslaught of dissenters from church members are happening now and its fast and furious... just as the Nephites did where they became more Lamanitish, and vice a versa, is truly scary knowing that this is happening right now! today...as frightening this may seem, church members who have lost their faith and beliefs are in fact the very prophecies spoken of in the scriptures coming to fruition...i have learned so much since reading the scriptures and can see for myself how much it reflects the world as it is today and how God's children are being led astray in such away that satan is becoming more influential in their lives...in truth! we need not only put our trust in God, but we need to trust ourselves that we can abide the day and be resilient to overcome those dissenters who have already apostasied, and are now off loading their negativity on everyone who are members and who are struggling with their own faith...what really gets me is when they start to justify why and what their motives were in leaving the Church...however regardless of their reasons, we must support them in whatever way we can and not judge them for their choices to leave and what caused them to do so.

[@jakebrown977]

Ok, leaving a comment is a first for me, thank you for the chance to get out of my comfort zone! The concentrated truth that I'd like to highlight is this: revelation requires spiritual AND temporal effort. Moroni sent spies to follow the Lamanite army (temporal effort) AND asked God for guidance via Alma (spiritual effort). Additionally, once they received their answer from God about where the Lamanite armies had gone (spiritual), Moroni still left a portion of his army back (temporal) as a wise strategic decision. The clearest revelation and spiritual confirmations I have ever received in life have come when I've followed this principle.

[@curtiste3235]

Well said!

[@ReachingForTheBrightestStar]

Love all you do. BYU helped change my life forever, as I share in detail in my conversion story video I posted on my channel. God bless you, and your viewers as we all reach…for the brightest star. ⭐️ (Jesus Christ)

[@JeronDalton]

I believe Mormon use Edonic language in his retelling of the battle in chapter 43. I read verse 19 to represent the priesthood robes. (Breastplate and ephod as head shield, thick clothing as garments of skins) In other words the Nephite are Adam post endowment. And the Lamanites in verse 20 are "naked, save it were a skin which was girded about their loins." Or in other words Adam mid-fall. They "Knew not the dealings of that God who created them." Because they had not been initiated into His Order, or recieved their endowment of priesthood covering. Rather like Adam mid fall tried to cover themselves with only something about the loins. And the dissenters are Cain. They were initiates, they were taught the temple practices/Ordinances but put off their priesthood robes. They were still clothed but they were clothed by the prince of the world not having the Breastplate or Shields

[@k_ann18_3]

Thank you thank you thank you!! Your lessons are so helpful & meaningful - I look forward to each new post.

[@ShallaeDeMers]

Thank you for this! I really need it with everything going on around us in the world now and possibly always

[@catherinehawkins3302]

I am so pleased to hear these scriptures and comments. 2 of my grandchildren have joined the services. And these scriptures have givern, me the extra faith and hope that they can be safe even in war. If they learn self disapline and stay close to the Lord. So they can have spiritual guidance. As it will surely be needed.

[@amberpelton5679]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I love Moroni! What an amazing leader. We need more leadership like this. We have to continue our preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. Oh, please, Lord come soon is the prayer of my heart. ❤

[@alongtheway3840]

LOVE LOVE listening and learning from your insights. Thank you so much

[@ScottsChristmasChannel]

Thank you for reminding me of President Hinckley's General Conference talk given soon after September 11, 2001. I watched it again. WOW! Makes me realize how much I miss and appreciate President Hinckley.

[@kathleenhunter3161]

My principle in these chapters is the sons of Ammon’s faith because of their mothers. The sons were certain of its truth because of their complete confidence that they had never found their mothers had lied to them. Like our promoting Santa and the Easter bunny. What I’ve seen is disbelief on Jesus occurs about the same time that children begin to see that Santa isn’t real. Parents teach that the unseen Santa and Jesus are real. When the child recognizes that Santa is false they then lose any confidence in Jesus being real either. Now we see the media and military supporting this as they track Santa along his journey. I’m no parent but what I see in this scripture and around me shows me that if you want your kids to remain accepting of what you tell them as adults don’t lie to them as children

[@margaretdanic2560]

Sometimes, people are traumatized by an experience or experiences that they've had in the Mormon church, and they feel that they need to warn others in an effort to protect them. We can honour their experiences and understand their feelings instead of judging and condemning. ❤

[@ShallaeDeMers]

We can honour their experiences and understand their feelings as much as they will allow for certain. Doesn't mean we have the same experiences, but we are all our Heavenly Father's children. I always hope everyone can feel included around me especially the family members and friends who are misunderstood as being holier than thow when they truly are just the sweetest people trying to be of service the best ways they can

[@phillipgraehl4665]

I am likening the trenches, mounds of dirt, timbers, pickets, and towers as a metaphor for the stakes of Zion, as the armor of God is for the individual members of Zion. Now just what do each of them stand for? I will endeavor to find out.

[@refugiasnelson8997]

Thank you so much for this lesson I needed to hear how alma talked to his son about the sin he had committed.my son served a mission and came back and did not continue with his calling went after harlots I will use Alma,s example and example and talk to him with love

[@lisalowe6922]

Thank you for taking the time to teach us and share your insights.

[@garyjones9366]

Thank you so much for all that you do to make the podcasts available. I have downloaded all your Come Follow Me Podcast's since you began 4 years ago. I have served in prison ministries for 14 years use as a resouce. Just wish the text was available.

[@CoolLettie4826]

Alma 50- layers of defense using preach my gospel lessons: Voices warnings = scriptures, modern revelations, prophets and apostles, church leaders, ministering brothers and sisters, missionaries = watch towers Daily Steps on the Covenant Path and to Gather Israel = temple attendance, family history, missionary work, church attendance, church callings, daily time with the Lord, putting the Lord first, … = timbers Laws and Ordinances= word of wisdom, tithing, fast offerings, chastity, obedience, sacrifice, temple covenants, law of harvest, keep the commandments, partaking the sacrament worthily weekly, … = pickets Principles of the Gospel= faith, repentance, baptism, receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost, endure to the end.. = heaps of earth YOU and your Family= having a basic testimony of the gospel - of the Book of Mormon - of Joseph Smith - of Christ… foundation built on Christ and His truths = city What do you Stand For? = your cause= title of liberty Your stones and arrows = Arrows and Stones of Christ’s People = Anything that brings you closer to the Lord… = defenses against the enemy = Title of Liberty - knowing why you are fighting to Follow Christ Knowing who you are Relationship with Heavenly Father Relationship with Christ Relationship with the Spirit Hear Him Think Celestial Stay on the Covenant path Be a part of the Lords Battalion do our part to gather Israel Revelation Prayer be of good cheer, have strength and be of good courage, doubt not, fear not Christ centered Music - Hymns, music that invites the spirit Fasting Scripture Study Journal Sacrament Ponderizing Listening to and obeying the words of his chosen Apostles and Prophets daily Priesthood - power and authority to act in God’s Name Positive thoughts Positive words Compassion Good Books Good Wholesome Music Good Media Good Movies Truths Service Faith in Jesus Christ, Hope, Charity and Love, Knowledge, Patience, Humility, Diligence, Obedience, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works, virtue, Integrity… Learning about the Temple daily Sharing your Testimony Developing your testimony Trying the words of the Lord Exercising faith even if it is the size of a mustard seed Take time to listen and write down impressions from the spirit Clean thoughts Develop Gifts of the spirit to offset your mortal weakness Write a talk even if you don’t give it Avoid temptations- set boundaries Set Standards and a firm foundation- decide now to follow Christ no matter what Develop a counter behavior to offset all tactics of Satan Etc. Arrows And Stones of Satan ****Anything that takes you away from the Lord and from TRUTH of who you are, who God is, Gospel Truths**** Sin of any kind Flattery Cunning Sarcasm Swearing Negative words Distractions Immorality Drugs Alcohol Pornography Gossip Negative thoughts Steeling Lying Cheating Lust Feelings of not good enough, being a burden, what you have to say isn’t wanted or needed, not being needed or valued, … that you don’t matter…. Impure Thoughts Violence Sexual Content Fornication Adultery Truths mixed with lies Anger Malace Jealousy Word of Wisdom temptations Vices that keep us from truth, from the Lord, and achieving our divine purposes Bullying Trolling Anti Christ False Teachings False Prophets Anti … Literature Bad Google Searches - Searching for truth in the wrong places Etc.

[@bryantaylor8848]

0:38 Does anyone in the Book of Mormon Academy study Native American languages of North America? The first American Bible printed was a 1200 page transliteration of oral Natick, an Algonquin language of Massachusetts from the Geneva Bible by John Eliot in 1663 (according to Wikipedia). It is my understanding that Cherokee or Algonquin had its own written language that appears to be closely related to the some of what we have of the Anton manuscript taken from the Gold Plates. Has or is someone from BYU looked/looking at this?

[@catherinealexander282]

HISTORICAL NOTE: It is very important to know that the 13th Amendment of the Constitution is when slavery was abolished not the Emancipation Proclamation! The Emancipation Proclamation was political propaganda as only the slaves that were "free" in the states in rebellion, e.g the South. As the South were fighting for states' rights in the Civil War. It is essential to read D&C 87 (generally) but specifically D&C 87:1 that South Carolina will leave the Union (and the Southern states leaving the Union as state's rights but becomes much more complicated verses 2-6.) D&C 87:7 is essential to understand why the Civil War is such a brutal war and the losses from it: "That the cry of the saints, and of the blood of the saints, shall cease to come up into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth, from the earth, to be avenged of their enemies." The blood of the Saints, the blood of the Prophet are avenged by the Lord through the Civil War. The Civil War is punishment and once the war ended, the Lord again blessed the United States of America through freedom for all. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and Congress voted the 13th Amendment which is line with the Christian value of liberty.

[@jacobrgibbs]

The concept of "strategem" and using God-given intellect and skill to help us navigate life's challenges stuck out to me this time. Moroni didn't pray for guidance on every little detail of the war, waiting for strong revelation before acting. He trusted that God had already given him skill, intelligence, and personality necessary to accomplish the tough tasks without hand holding him all the way. Perhaps God doesn't want to spoon feed us answers all the time and micromanage all our decisions, but wants us to exercise our agency on our own with the talent and intelligence He has already given us.

[@LaRayneWessel]

Hmmmm it seems like our “humanness” is on the line today

[@amberbee6]

wonderful insight

[@novawarren5089]

Thank you for each class I do at times get loss in war chapters,all these things help me understand more. I can't remember yrs or dates anymore due to head trauma. But getting names,and just when they come to be. Named after another I'm going to Ask are there not 2 Mormons Because he comes back from battle and gives his sward to his son. Later on it talks about him being called again what age could he have been 2 different names of sons? 8:31 This is confusing for me

[@cindyroberson7138]

If the government would listen to this, maybe they would prepare and implement!!!

[@katelynmoreno1804]

Hi brother Halverson, I always appreciate your perspective. Because you do study rhetoric and interact frequently with people that are in faith crisis, I’d be interested in hearing your take on what you feel the most common causes for dissension in the church are in more recent times. I personally don’t know many that have left the church. But I know there’s an overwhelming amount of angry attackers on the internet and I’m always very curious as to what the real reasons are behind their anger. Right now the main reasons I see people in the internet world leaving is because of “anti Mormon” literature being used in very flattering ways. I rarely hear people talking about personal issues.. it’s always critics on this doctrine or that piece of church history that they just didn’t like for whatever reason.. to understand these types of dissensions they often try to drag us down their same rabbit holes of anti Mormon propaganda. How do you propose we understand these types of people if we don’t want to understand or look into the critical sources they often cite?

[@PeteBooboo]

It seems like these War chapters are coming somewhat early in our day and time. We are moving closer and closer to Enemy Lines. I feel we are being prepared as we speak for war and there's no more time to sit on a bench under a shade tree. You can call this part of the great battle of Armageddon especially spiritually now but later it can easily get physical depending where our heart is and knowing what to do at all times during this battle. Many of the casualties will most probably be our own children, did we prepare them enough or were we distracted buy the world or work? These lessons from our great teacher is vital to our survival in Christ. Did we endure to the end? Thank God we can watch these lessons at home with this great technology we have nowadays!

[@TheAustinStoker]

Minor detail, but this video thumbnail currently says 31, but i think it should be 32.

[@rondaw4180]

I love your cause "to share your faith, knowledge and testimony to bless the lives of others"

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

So good. Thank you very much😍👏

[@kurtiszobell7799]

❤Astounding depth to your research, thank you!

[@carissasawyer2884]

One of the principles I found in these war chapters is that of not making decisions when over is angry. Each time that a Lamanite did this, the opposite seemed to happen. When they were determined to destroy another, they were destroyed.

[@havenlyfamily]

I just need to go through these at minimum of 3 xs 🎉Thank you so much❤

[@dinocollins720]

Thanks Bro Halverson!!!

[@sharonhopkins6092]

Where can I get the one line statements that you give at the end of the videos?

[@melaniejohnson5676]

I'm going to repost the same comment I put on the next video here: Thank you so much for your insights. The Spirit has taught me a lot through your words. You asked us to share things we've learned from these chapters with you. I know you're a busy guy, so I don't want to add to your plate, but I really want to give you a couple resources that have made a big impact in my life, and the lives of many others- which I think you will also find very insightful and helpful to many, especially with your obvious interest in psychology. Please read the book "Like Dragons Did They Fight" by Maurice Harker- founder of Life Changing Services. The scripture reference for the title is Mosiah 20:11 when the people of Limhi are fighting for the same things on the title of liberty, but the book talks a little about the sons of Helaman and other Book of Mormon warriors, or has parables written as if scenarios happened to Moroni's men. It is a fairly quick read, and there may even still be an audio version of the original available. (It was recently revised in 2022 to make it more generalized to more people, rather than just young men struggling with pornography problems. However, the original was the version I listened to, and I was still able to pretty easily pull out the principles that I could learn from, as a young mom.) Here is a link to obtain a free eBook. www.lifechangingservices.org/like-dragons-did-they-fight-free-download/ And here is the link to the free eBook of it's companion book (also a quick read), "Never a Happier Time" (Alma 50:23) which has more of the psychological warfare principles specifically drawn out of the war chapters (and which I also hope you can read). www.lifechangingservices.org/never-a-happier-time/ As you know, the war between remembering (Christ and our reasons for fighting) and forgetting is real, and we need all the help we can get in both physical and spiritual ways. That first book talks a lot about the training that is received in the Sons of Helaman program at Life Changing Services. I am a part of their Mothers Who Know program (referring to the mothers of the Stripling Warriors), which uses very similar tools. The application of the gospel principles I've been taught my whole life has changed my life as I've come to better know my Savior, who I am, and who the enemy is. _________________________________ On a very different note, I'd love to talk with you about some ways I might be able to better help my husband who no longer believes in the gospel or God. If you have time, my email is [e-mail] Thank you again!

[@HaleStorm49]

What has he replaced his belief in God with?

[@mikestacyemett5914]

It was Afghanistan, not Baghdad

[@paulawinter5595]

Brother Halverson....we met you at the MCO concert in Palmyra. Our grandsons are in the choir, 17 years and 14 years old. We love your Unshaken. Podcasts. We teach at the Utah State Prison. You are such a hopeful person. Would you consider speaking at a Wotship service on a Sunday or doing a FHE on a Monday?? FHE would be so awesome for the men in Bear River Branch. Please let me know. Thank you for all your teachings. You are amazing.

[@tracesetc6559]

Alma 43: 24 says And it came to pass that the word of the Lord came unto Alma... Word has a footnote which leads us to Isaiah 31:5 As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it. "The word" often means Jesus and "the Lord" can mean Jesus or Heavenly Father in the Book of Mormon. So here's my principle: The Word = Jesus; The Lord = Heavenly Father which means we can read this to mean the Son of Heavenly Father came unto the prophet of their day to defend His people by telling the prophet warnings of the enemy's movements and plans ahead of time so they could prepare.

[@DanielMurphy-u5q]

Brother Halverson, The Prophet Joseph had his version of the title of liberty with his “The Standard Of Truth” written so eloquently and sent off to John Wentworth and written for our “Cause”.

[@rickdespain5363]

Been watching since the start even thru the 3 hour videos your new platform lattey the ones where you condense to principles lost me. Old people sometimes have a hard time with new ways, but going from 101 or 201 then jumping to 401 to post graduate thinking lost me really enjoy your videos but the spirit left this week

[@michaelking1944]

Great insights to start the day for rallying the troops

[@susanszczepanik2567]

I love you example of applying Moroni's just war theory to the Civil War! I taught American history for many years and used the song "John Brown's Body Lies A'Moldering in the Grave" to show how the "Just war cause" went from political to spiritual as the song morphed into The Grapes of Wrath. I hope a few will think about that in context of today's "wars"