Alma 29

(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.)

If you desire right just things, the Lord will bless you according to those desires. You will experience joy as you help others repent and come unto Jesus Christ.

1. What message does Alma desire to spread to all? Have you ever encouraged someone to repent? How did the experience go?

2. Why do you think that he chose repentance as the message he wished to share? How do you feel about the principle of repentance?

3. What can you learn about Alma's faith from this verse? What does it mean to be content with the things which the Lord has allotted? What had Alma been allotted or assigned? (See Alma 29:13) what has the Lord allotted or assigned for you to do in life? How can your patriarchal blessing help you to know what the Lord wants you to do? How might being discontent with your allotment In life be offensive to the Lord?

"True spirituality helps us to achieve balance between being too contend with our present self and the equally dangerous human tendency we might have of wishing for more enlarged and impactful roles. Alma said, 'But behold,... I ought to be content with the things which the Lord have allotted unto me.' ... To develop that kind of justifiable contentment… is obviously one of our challenges… We may feel underused, underwhelmed, and underappreciated even though we are ignoring unused opportunities for service all around us." – Neal a Maxwell, Notwithstanding My Weakness, p. 115-116

4-5. What does the Lord grant those who have righteous desires? How might knowing that the Lord granteth unto men according to their desire in this life affect your decisions for the future? What can you do to show the Lord that you want life and salvation more than death and destruction?

9. How does Alma feel about the commands that he has received from the Lord? In what way does he desire to serve God? How can you serve the Lord in a similar way?

9-17. What things can you find in these verses that brought Alma joy? How are these similar to what brings the Savior Joy? (See D&C 18:10-16) what tongs bring you personal joy? How can you help bring joy to other members of your family, community, and others?

10. What word does Emma use to describe how he feels about helping others come unto Christ? How has sharing the gospel brought joy into your life?

13-16. When have you felt the joy that comes from helping others come unto Christ?