Lesson 23: More Than One Witness

Purpose:

To increase class members’ understanding of the plan of redemption and the power of having more than one witness to testify of gospel truths.

Read, Ponder, and Pray about The Following Scriptures:

a. Alma 8–9. After preaching in Melek, Alma calls the people of Ammonihah to repentance, but they reject him. He leaves but is commanded by an angel to return. Alma is received by Amulek, and both are commanded to preach in Ammonihah.
Specific Scripture Verses to Ponder:

• Alma 8:10
• Alma 8:18
• Alma 8:20, 27
• Alma 9:5
• Alma 9:2, 6
• Alma 9:8–11
• Alma 9:14–24
• Luke 12:47–48
• D&C 82:3
• Alma 9:16–17

b. Alma 10. Amulek preaches to the people of Ammonihah and describes his conversion. The people are astonished that there is another witness to Alma’s teachings. Amulek contends with unrighteous lawyers and judges.
Specific Scripture Verses to Ponder:

• Alma 10:6
• Alma 10:7–11
• Alma 10:12
• Alma 10:13–16, 31–32
• Alma 10:17

c. Alma 11. Amulek contends with Zeezrom and testifies of the coming of Christ, the judgment of the wicked, and the plan of redemption.
Specific Scripture Verses to Ponder:

• Alma 11:1, 20
• Alma 11:21–22
• Alma 11:26–39
• Alma 11:40–41
• Alma 11:42–43
• Alma 11:43–45
• Alma 11:46

d. Alma 12. Alma further explains Amulek’s words, warning against hard-heartedness and wickedness and testifying of the Fall and the plan of redemption.
Specific Scripture Verses to Ponder:

• Alma 12:1
• Alma 12:3–6
• Alma 12:9–11
• Alma 12:10
• 1 Nephi 2:16; 15:11
• Alma 12:13–14
• Alma 12:14–18
• D&C 19:16–18
• Alma 12:22–34
• Alma 12:32

Gospel Principles to Ponder:

• The Atonement - Alma 11:40, Alma 12:33–34
• Repentance - Alma 11:40, Alma 12:24
• Judgement - Alma 11:41, Alma 12:14
• Resurrection - Alma 11:41–42, Alma 12:24–25

Questions to Ponder:

• What can we do to qualify for the companionship of the Spirit in our lives?
• How can the companionship of the Spirit bless and strengthen us? Our testimonies? Our ability to answer questions about the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
• How can we be strengthened through modern day prophets and apostles?
• How can we recognize and respond speedily to the promptings of the Spirit?
• Why do you suppose the Lord desired Alma and Amulek worked together as witnesses of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
• How did Alma and Amulek strengthen each other and delivered powerful teachings about the plan of redemption?
• How can we strengthen one another in bearing witness of the gospel?