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Come Follow Me 2024: Alma 32–35

Alma 32–35

July 22–28
“Plant This Word in Your Hearts”

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Alma the Younger and Amulek preaching on the hill Onidah. Image via churchofjesuschrist.org.
Evidence #292
The Hebrew word dabar can mean both word and thing. Image via Evidence Central.
Evidence #319
A drawing of a tree growing out of a heart
Evidence #44
Lady K'abal Xook pulling a thorned rope through her tongue. From the Maya Late Classic Period. Image and caption info via khanacademy.org.
Evidence #238
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Evidence #47

Commentary

Book of Mormon Minute is a commentary series made especially for the free ScripturePlus app, which features insights from Book of Mormon scholar Brant A. Gardner. John W. Welch's notes for Come, Follow Me are also available for free.

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Book of Mormon Minute: Alma 32, 33, 34, and 35
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Structure your personal scripture study by following a 15-minute, day-by-day plan. Each day's assignment includes the required scripture passages from the Come, Follow Me curriculum, as well as suggestions for additional resources to bring context and understanding to your study. For the best experience, use our Reading Plan in the free ScripturePlus app! You can track your progress and have access to the best resources.

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Bibliography

Alma 32

Bokovoy, David E. “The Word and the Seed: The Theological Use of Bibilical Creation in Alma 32.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 23 (2014): 1–21.

Hepworth, Joseph Thomas. "Watermelons, Alma 32, and the Experimental Method." BYU Studies Quarterly 23, no. 4 (1983): 497–501.

Kimball, William Clayton. “Partaking of the Fruit.” Ensign 10, no. 7 (1980): 16–19.

Sorenson, Elaine Shaw. “Seeds of Faith: A Follower's View of Alma 32.” In The Book of Mormon: Alma, The Testimony of the Word, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 129–139. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1992.

Thompson, A. Keith. “Apostate Religion in the Book of Mormon.” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 25 (2017): 191–226.

Thompson, A. Keith. “Nephite Insights into Israelite Worship Practices before the Babylonian Captivity.” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 3 (2013): 155–195.

Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “Three Trees in the Book of Mormon.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999, chart 95.

Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “The Speeches of Alma.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999, chart 60.

Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “Missionary Work.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999, chart 109.

Alma 32:7

Calabro, David. “’Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy’: Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon.” Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 21, no. 1 (2012): 46–59.

Alma 32:21

Book of Mormon Central. “Did Joseph Smith’s Mother Believe He Could Have Written the Book of Mormon? (Alma 32:21).” KnoWhy 555 (March 31, 2020).

Tvedtnes, John A. “Notes and Communications: Faith and Truth.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 2 (1994): 114–117.

Alma 32:23

Book of Mormon Central. “How Have LDS Women Shared the Book of Mormon? (Alma 32:23).” KnoWhy 433 (May 15, 2018).

Alma 32:40

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did Alma Use Creation Imagery in His Sermon on Faith? (Alma 32:40).” KnoWhy 140 (July 11, 2016).

Alma 33

Thompson, A. Keith. “Nephite Insights into Israelite Worship Practices before the Babylonian Captivity.” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 3 (2013): 155–195.

Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “The Speeches of Alma.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999, chart 60.

Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “Missionary Work.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999, chart 109.

Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “Nephite Declaration of Faith.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999, chart 42.

Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “Consistent Elements in Nephite Declarations of Faith.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999, chart 43.

Alma 33:3

Hoskisson, Paul Y. “Jeremiah’s Game.” Insights 30, no. 1 (2010): 3–4.

Ludlow, Daniel H. Zenos In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 4. New York: Macmillan, 1992.

Alma 33:11–16

Bowen, Matthew L. “’He Shall Add’: Wordplay on the Name Joseph and an Early Instance of Gezera Shawa in the Book of Mormon.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 30, no. 2 (2010): 2–4.

Alma 33:20

Heal, Kristian S. “Look to God and Live.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 26, no. 2 (2006): 2–3, 6.

Alma 33:21

Skousen, Royal. “Book of Mormon Critical Text Project Continues with New Volume.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 27, no. 4 (2007): 1, 4.

Alma 33:22

Book of Mormon Central. “What Are the Nephite Articles of Faith? (Alma 33:22).” KnoWhy 141 (July 12, 2016).

Alma 34

Callister, Tad R. “Teaching the Atonement.” Religious Educator 3, no. 1 (2002): 51–64.

Matthews, Robert J. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ: 2 Nephi 9.” In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 177–199. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.

Thompson, A. Keith. “Apostate Religion in the Book of Mormon.” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 25 (2017): 191–226.

Tvedtnes, John A. “The Evil Spirit.” In The Most Correct Book: Insights from a Book of Mormon Scholar, 206–209. Salt Lake City: Cornerstone Publishing, 1999.

Alma 34:9–10

Book of Mormon Central. “How Did Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Authors Use Chiasmus? (Alma 34:9).” KnoWhy 340 (July 16, 2017).

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Would Mankind “Unavoidably Perish” without the Atonement of Jesus Christ? (Alma 34:9–10).” KnoWhy 317 (May 24, 2017).

Alma 34:12

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Must There be an Infinite and Eternal Sacrifice? (Alma 34:12).” KnoWhy 142 (July 13, 2016).

Alma 34:14

Book of Mormon Central. “How the Law of Moses Teaches about the Atonement (Alma 34:14).” KnoWhy 424 (April 12, 2018).

Alma 34:16

Calabro, David. “’Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy’: Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon.” Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 21, no. 1 (2012): 46–59.

Alma 34:32–34

Tvedtnes, John A. and Matthew Roper. “Scripture Insight: ‘Do Not Procrastinate the Day of Your Repentance.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 20, no. 10 (2000): 4.

Alma 34:35

Gee, John. “Book of Mormon Word Usage: ‘Seal You His.’” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 22, no. 1 (2002): 4.

Alma 35

Ricks, Stephen D. “A Nickname and a Slam Dunk: Notes on the Book of Mormon Names Zeezrom and Jershon." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 8 (2014): 191-194.

Thompson, A. Keith. “Apostate Religion in the Book of Mormon.” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 25 (2017): 191–226.

Alma 35:11

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Was the Zoramite Defection So Disastrous? (Alma 35:11).” KnoWhy 143 (July 14, 2016).

Alma 35:14

Ricks, Stephen D. “A Nickname and a Slam Dunk: Notes on the Book of Mormon Names Zeezrom and Jershon.” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 8 (2014): 191–194.

Alma 35:16

Thomasson, Gordon C., and John W. Welch. “The Sons of the Passover.” In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 196–198. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.