Alma 16

(Below is a list of questions and quotes that help me think about each verse as I read it. The numbers represent the verses in the chapter.)

As you seek and follow guidance from the Lord's prophets, the Lord strengthens and protects you.

1-11. What is a consequence? What does the Lord teach you about consequences in Doctrine and Covenants 130:20-21? Why was the city of Ammonihah destroyed? What consequences had the inhabitants of Ammonihah been warned of? (See Alma 9:1, 18; Alma 10: 23; Alma 15:1) Why were the Nephites unable to defend the city of Ammonihah?

4-6. How did Alma's prophetic guidance help the Nephites? What principles can you learn from this account? How have you been blessed as you have listened to and followed prophetic guidance in your life? How has prophetic guidance helped you make correct decisions in difficult situations? Why is it wise to follow the prophet?

12-16. What are some of the things that the Lord does to help you be victorious over Satan? What are some of the things that the Lord's servants do to help you be victorious over Satan?

18-19. What things can you find listed in these verses that you should or should not do to be victorious over Satan?

21. What victory is spoken of here? How would it feel to be victorious over Satan? What do you need to do to be victorious over Satan? What is one thing that you can do to better fight in the battle against Satan?

"Satan will be bound by the power of God; but he will be bound also by the determination of the people of God not to listen to him, not to be governed by him. If Satan, therefore, has power with man, it is because man yields to his influence." George Q Cannon, Gospel Truth, 1:86-87