Chapter 20: Mosiah 9–17

Title

Chapter 20: Mosiah 9–17

Manual Title

Book of Mormon Student Manual

Publication Type

Manual Lesson

Lesson

20

Year of Publication

2009

Authors

Pagination

149-155

Publisher

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Place Published

Salt Lake City

Abstract

Mosiah 9–24 recounts the history of a colony led by Zeniff from the land of Zarahemla to the land of Lehi-Nephi. The record covers a period of almost 80 years, from about 200 B.C. until their return to the land of Zarahemla in about 121 B.C. This was about the same time period that Kings Mosiah1, Benjamin, and Mosiah2 were reigning in the land of Zarahemla; Zeniff, Noah, and Limhi reigned in the land of Lehi-Nephi.

During the reign of King Noah, the prophet Abinadi warned the people to repent. He also prophesied of pending destruction for turning from God. Abinadi’s teachings also demonstrated the Savior’s divinity, His unity with the Father, and the great sacrifice the Savior would make in the Atonement process. By studying the words of Abinadi, you can renew feelings of gratitude for the Savior’s sacrifice and gain deeper appreciation of the Atonement.

Abinadi’s martyrdom exhibits his great courage. Abinadi’s testimony led to the conversion of Alma but cost Abinadi his life. As you ponder the events of Abinadi’s ministry, consider the influence that one righteous man had on future generations. Through his one known convert—Alma—came the next several generations of prophets who prepared the people for the coming of Jesus Christ. Like Abinadi, you too can profoundly affect your family and others you know by testifying of truth and by living righteously.

Subject Keywords

Prophecy
Jesus Christ
Law of Moses
King Noah
Zeniff
Isaiah (Prophet)
Abinadi (Prophet)

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