Monday Morning LDS Religion Class

When I study, am I prepared to be wrong? Alma and the Sons of Mosiah were men of 'sound understanding' but had to change what they believe. Could we do the same thing?

In this special edition, we talk about the great misunderstanding we have had in our tradition to under estimate the patience and love of God. Its not about sin, its about transformation!

The history of Israel has always centered on the cycle of deliverance and bondage, followed by a rescue from a 'stretched out' hand. But why wasn't Amulek's family as lucky? And why not yours?

Alma and Amulek were forced to watch the murder of good people to make a point. The Nehors in the Book of Mormon give us twisted reasons to commit an atrocity. And leave us many questions.

The Sadducees kept asking: how Roman can I be and still be Jewish! Alma runs into a similar belief system in the Book of Mormon with the Nehors. Join us for the tragic story of destructive beliefs.

Words change over time. The word "Redeemer" is one of those. Those in the Old Testament used it differently than we do today. Join us as we see it from a different, even more merciful place.

In Alma Chapter 5, he lays out the conditions for the "Mighty Change of Heart". This change, he says, leads us back into God's presence. What does that look like? How can we tell?

Am I striving for salvation or for transformation? What is the difference? In this episode we look at the difference between the Christian concept of Salvation and the great plan of Transformation as revealed by Joseph Smith

We have all seen people we love walk away from the church. The Book of Mormon would seem to condemn those who have left. But is that was Jesus revealed to prophets over the centuries? Lets look at why there is great reason to hope.

Much of the nativity story is bound in tradition and legion. What do we know about where and when Jesus was born? Actually alot. Join us for this fun trip through history.

Alot has been said about curses and marks among the Lamanites. What did that mean. And what are current prophets saying about it.

How do you get a freedom-loving band of Christians to give up their agency and follow a guy wanting to restrict their freedom? Nehor gives a perfect marketing plan of just how to do that. Frightening!

Those who reconstruct their faith often go through recognizable stages. Helping and loving throughout is the challenge. How do we find the ability to harmonize with those who struggle?

The Nephites saw their 'rising generation' separate themselves into non-believers. The current church is seeing the same problem. What role did the 'traditions of the fathers' play in keeping or losing the younger Nephites?

How free are we to act according to our concept of 'free' agency? What determines the choices we make? Throughout Mosiah, Alma struggles with bondage: his own personal bondage and that of his people under King Noah.

Alma has the difficult task of bringing a Christ community to a people steeped in the Law of Moses. How does he do that? And where did he get the authority to do it?

The story of Abinadi and King Noah is really a story of Moses and delivery from bondage. Noah and his people are very Old Testament. They will filter any new information through that particular lens. Watch how Abinadi pierces that view to teach them about Christ.

The Law was a system of rituals and performances. Lose sight of its purpose and we do the right things for all the wrong reasons. Could we do the same thing to the Gospel of Christ?

The People of King Limhi were in bondage and suffering. They believed it was due, in part, to overzealousness. Is that a malady we can suffer with as well?

The great and sweeping coronation speech, given by King Benjamin, sets the tone for the rest of the Book of Mormon. It is important to see the Old Testament context for his remarks and his transition to New Testament understandings..

Inside the small book of Omni lies a great story: one we do not have. The great exodus of Nephites under Mosiah was lost when the 116 pages were stolen from Martin Harris. But we have important clues that something great happened. with apologies, the recording ended early after 27 Min

In the Allegory of the Olive Tree, we find both an olive tree and a vineyard. Both produce fruit. But the roots of the tree appear to have a disease and the fruit is in danger. How far does the Master go to save it? And us?

Jacob 5 is one of the great and enduring pieces of scripture. Jacob, in Chapter 4, explains in detail the lengths God will go to rescue his people from their own blindness.

Why did Jesus need to be baptized? Why were a Law of Moses people performing baptisms in the first place? What did they think they were doing? In his final address, what did Nephi want his people to know?

Father Lehi explains that men are sufficiently instructed to avoid sin and chose righteousness. And yet most in life have never been instructed about the Savior and even fewer understand Him. Are they consigned to an endless Hell? Jacob has the answers in his great sermon in 2 Nephi 9 and 10.