Lesson 24: Alma Counsels his son Corianton

Images and clipart are from lds.org, Microsoft Office, and other websites indicating the images were in the public domain or permitted for church and home use.The lesson and scripture story are from lds.org.Please do not use this presentation for commercial use. Feel free to alter the presentation for use in church or home to suit personal preference.This presentation is intended to supplement, not replace, the lesson manual and scriptures. Teachers should refer to the manual, scriptures and other resources when preparing and conducting the lesson.Imagine that you are alone on a raft in the middle of the ocean. You discover that you must lighten your load because the raft is riding low in the water. You must throw overboard all but two items of your supplies.

From the following list, choose the two items you will keep:Life jacketFirst aid kitChest filled with goldFishing pole, fishing tackle, and baitCase of one dozen bottles of fresh waterTwo-way radioBox of emergency flaresLarge can of shark repellent

Which two items would you want to keep?

Why did you pick those two items?Your choices pose a dilemma. Making a choice would be difficult because you would not know what would happen in the future: You may sink and need the life jacketYou may become thirsty and need the water to drinkYou may become hungry and need the fishing poleYou may encounter sharks and need the repellentYou may need the radio to seek helpYou may get hurt and need the first-aid kitYou may need the flares for a nighttime rescueOr you may even get rescued in the next few hours and wish you had kept the treasure.

This lesson is about making choices.In Life we have many difficult choices to make.Heavenly Father has given us commandments to help us.

Lesson 24: Alma Counsels his son Corianton

Almas son Corianton had not kept the commandments, and he had not been a faithful missionary while teaching the Zoramites. Alma 39:13

The Zoramites would not believe Almas teachings because of the things Corianton did.Alma 39:11

Alma told Corianton that no one can hide his sins from God, that Corianton needed to repent. Alma 39:89

Alma taught his son that everyone will be resurrected. The righteous will live with God, but the wicked will be cast out. Alma 40:1, 910, 2526

Now is the time for people to repent and to serve God, Alma said. Alma 42:4

Reminding Corianton that he had been called to be a missionary, Alma told him to return to the Zoramites and preach repentance. Alma 42:31

Alma and his sons continued to teach the gospel to the people. They preached by the power of the priesthood. Alma 43:12

Discussion timeWhat kind of example had Coriantons brother set for him? (Alma 39:1.)

Whom do you look to for a righteous example? What righteous choices have they made?Why did Alma say he was unhappy with Corianton? (Alma 39:2.) What does it mean that Corianton did not give heed to his fathers words? Corianton did not obey Alma.

Why do we need to obey our parents?

What does it mean to boast?To brag or put ourselves above others.

Why is it wrong to boast?

Why did Alma say he was reminding Corianton of his sins? (Alma 39:79) To cross yourself in all these things [verse 9] means to turn away from these evils.

Who knows of all our sins? (Alma 39:8.) How can feelings of guilt lead a person to repent?Who did Alma say could give Corianton good advice in making choices? (Alma 39:10.) How have your parents and family helped you make right decisions?

From what other sources can you receive righteous counsel?How did Coriantons unrighteous actions affect the Zoramites? (Alma 39:11)

What ways may our choices affect others?

What are some of the choices you have to make? How might the Holy Ghost help you know when you are doing something wrong? How might the Holy Ghost help you know you have made a good decision? Would any of you like to share experiences when the Holy Ghost has helped you make decisions?

What did Alma teach Corianton about repentance? (Alma 39:13.) What do you think it means to turn to the Lord with all your mind, might, and strength? Why should we apologize to those whom we have hurt by our wrong choices?What was Almas counsel about seeking riches? (Alma 39:14.) What happens to people when riches become the most important things in their lives?

What did Alma teach Corianton about the mission of Jesus Christ? (Alma 39:15.) What was Corianton supposed to teach about? (Alma 39:16.) What can we do to share the gospel with those around us?

Lets memorize the second article of faith:The Second Article of Faith:"We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression." Enr. Act. 1

mp3Note: I have only saved the music for this in mp3 format. I dont know how Ericka saved it in all three formats. Hopefully you can use this format.25We all have choices to make in Life.The consequences of our choices can affect other people.

Enr. Act. 2What kind of choice do you think Jesus would want you to make with the following, and consider the consequences for the choices you make:The language you useKeeping the Sabbath day holyThe clothes you wearObeying your parentsThe music you listen toStealingThe movies, videos, and television shows you watchTelling the truthThe books and magazines you readEnr. Act. 2President Spencer W. Kimball had a decision to make in this story. I made up my mind while still a little boy that I would never break the Word of Wisdom. I knew that when the Lord said it, it was pleasing unto him for men to abstain from all these destructive elements and that the thing I wanted to do was to please my Heavenly Father. And so I made up my mind firmly and solidly that I would never touch those harmful things. Having made up my mind fully and unequivocally, I found it not too difficult to keep the promise to myself and to my Heavenly Father (in Conference Report, Apr. 1974, p.127; or Ensign, May 1974, p.88).

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