The Scripture Study Project

What do you do if you can't worship the way you always have? Where do you go if you've been cast out of a social group? Who do you turn to when you're faith struggles and your heart aches? All of these questions (and more) can be answered with a deep study of Alma and Amulek's teachings to the Zoramites. Study along with us this week as we wrestle with worship and fight for faith in pursuit of a stronger and more personal relationship with Christ.
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On the heels of one of the greatest conversion stories in the Book of Mormon the Alma and his missionary companions encounter anti-Christs who attack faith, dissuade from obedience, and preach against God. In a world of relentless attacks on faith and obedience, it's not too difficult to see the relation. Study with us this week as we seek to expose the anti-Christ agenda and learn how to respond in our own wrestles with doubt and faith.
Show Notes:
Ezra Taft Benson, "The Book of Mormon is the Word of God," General Conference, April 1975.
M. Russell Ballard, "An Evening with M. Russell Ballard," CES Broadcast, February 2016.
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In our last episode we read about the sons of Mosiah becoming instruments in God's hand to cause incredible change; in this episode we study what happens when being an instrument brings unexpected or undesired hardships. Special guest Ashley Laneri joins us to share scriptural and personal lessons learned about battling discontent and striving for faithful perseverance. 
Show Notes:
David A. Bednar, "The Windows of Heaven," General Conference, October 2013.
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In a world filled with an increasing desire for change and growth we may often find ourselves asking just how we can effectively facilitate change in our personal, family, and community lives. Study with us this week as we read the story of the sons of Mosiah who found "great success" in their own missions as they became "instruments in the hand of God". How can you change the world? Study this week to find out!
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As he sat in a jail in Ammonihah, imprisoned for preaching and horrified at witnessing one of the worst atrocities in the Book of Mormon, Alma cried out to God, "How long shall we suffer these great afflictions, O Lord? With so much pain and suffering in the world today we may feel to cry out with the same question. In this study we seek for some answers and solace to why God allows suffering and what we can learn about Him even as we try to endure.
Show Notes:
Richard G. Scott, "Finding Joy in Life," General Conference, April 1996.
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Join Zach and guest Garret Shields as they dive into some of the powerful sermons recorded in the Book of Mormon. In an attempt to reclaim his people and help them feel the reality and love of God, Alma paints vivid, poignant images for his listeners to picture as they ponder their relationship with God. What do you feel as you imagine what you read? 
Show Notes:
Stephen E. Robinson, Believing Christ, 122-23.
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Today there is an intense battle over our identity as children of God and members of the Church. While one side tries to get us to withdraw from our identity and our relationship with God, the other side, God's side, seeks to help us retain or reclaim our identity. In this episode we study both sides in an effort to better understand ourselves and our divine personality.
Show Notes:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Reflection in the Water," CES Devotional, 2009.
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Over the past episodes we've studied people getting into and out of bondage placed on them by others; in this episode we study what it takes to get us out of bondage we place on ourselves! As we start one of the most powerful stories in the Book of Mormon we discover fresh truths about repentance and redemption that could make this one of the most powerful stories in your life!
Show Notes:
Jeffrey R. Holland, "For Times of Trouble," BYU Devotional, 1980.
Russell M. Nelson, "We Can Do Better and Be Better," General Conference, April 2019.
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