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Alma and Amulek in Prison by Gary L. Kapp
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Alma 14:29; KnoWhy #121
What Kind of Earthquake Caused the Prison Walls to Fall?
"In Similitude" by Joseph Brickey.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Alma 15:17; KnoWhy #122
Why Did the People of Sidom Go to the Altar for Deliverance?
The End of the World by John Martin.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Alma 16:9–11; KnoWhy #123
Why Was the City of Ammonihah Destroyed and Left Desolate?
The ruins of an ancient synagogue in Capernaum from the 4th century A.D. Image via Wikimeida Commons.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Alma 16:13; KnoWhy #124
Why Did Alma and Amulek Preach in Synagogues?
"Defending the Flocks" by Brrian C. Hailes
Monday, June 20, 2016
Alma 17:39; KnoWhy #125
Why Did the Servants Present Lamoni with the Arms of His Enemies?
Mayan Art depicting a royal entry. Image via the Maya Vase database
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Alma 18:9; KnoWhy #126
What is the Nature and Use of Chariots in the Book of Mormon?
"Maidservant Hero" by James Fullmer
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Alma 19:16; KnoWhy #127
Why Was Abish Mentioned by Name?
"King Lamoni's Father" by Minerva Teichert
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Alma 20:8; KnoWhy #128
What Did it Mean to be “King Over All the Land”?
"Mormon" by James Fullmer
Friday, June 24, 2016
Alma 21:13; KnoWhy #129
Why Did Mormon Include Flashbacks in His Narrative?
Imagined map of the Book of Mormon Lands by Tyler Griffin, Taylor Halverson, and Seth Holladay, BYU.
Monday, June 27, 2016
Alma 22:32; KnoWhy #130
Why Did Mormon Give So Many Details About Geography?
"The Anti-Nephi-Lehies Burying Their Swords." Image via lds.org
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Alma 23:17; KnoWhy #131
Why Did Converted Lamanites Call Themselves Anti-Nephi-Lehies?
"Christian Converts" by Minerva Teichert
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Alma 24:12; KnoWhy #132
What is the Symbolism of the Stained Swords of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies?
"Molitmoz" by Gonzalo Kenny
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Alma 26:8; cf. Psalm 106:47; Nehemiah 9:5; Daniel 2:20; KnoWhy #133
Why Did Ammon Borrow So Much from Tradition in Alma 26?
Image via Adobe Stock.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Alma 27:22; KnoWhy #134
Why Was Jershon Called a Land of Inheritance?
Just like the Nephites of old, warfare today is always accompanied by death and mourning. The funeral procession of Sgt. 1st Class Nathan R. Chapman, the first U.S. soldier killed by hostile fire in Afghanistan. Image via Wikimedia Commons.
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Alma 28:6; KnoWhy #135
Why Did Fasting and Prayer Accompany Nephite Mourning?
"Calling the Church to Prophetic Awareness" Image via P2ALM
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Alma 29:1; KnoWhy #136
Why Did Alma Wish to Speak “with the Trump of God”?
Alma the Younger rejoiced in the Atonement so much that he wished that he could share it with the world with the power and influence of heaven. "Abridging the Plates" by Annie Henrie
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Alma 29:3; KnoWhy #137
Why Was Alma’s Wish Sinful?
In ancient courts, curses as punishment were not uncommon. Image via lds.org
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Alma 30:50; KnoWhy #138
Why Was Korihor Cursed with Speechlessness?
Artwork by Jody Livingston
Friday, July 8, 2016
Alma 31:26; KnoWhy #139
Why Did Alma Repeat the Lord’s Name Ten Times While in Prayer?
Image via stpeterslist.com
Monday, July 11, 2016
Alma 32:40; KnoWhy #140
Why Did Alma Use Creation Imagery in His Sermon on Faith?
As Alma taught about faith he finished with what is now know as the “Nephite Creed”. “Set Upon Gold” by Annie Henrie.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Alma 33:22; KnoWhy #141
What Are the Nephite Articles of Faith?
"Mayan Sacrifice" Artwork by Thomas Hall
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Alma 34:12; KnoWhy #142
Why Must There be an Infinite and Eternal Sacrifice?
Image via lds.org
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Alma 35:11; KnoWhy #143
Why Was the Zoramite Defection So Disastrous?
"His Father Rejoiced" by Walter Rane
Friday, July 15, 2016
Alma 36:21; KnoWhy #144
Why Was Alma Converted?
Painting by Anthony Sweat.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Alma 37:23; KnoWhy #145
Why Was a Stone Used as an Aid in Translating the Book of Mormon?
In Remembrance of Me, Walter Rane. Image via lds.org
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Alma 38:5; KnoWhy #146
Did Alma Counsel His Sons During the Passover?
The Seduction of Corianton by Minerva Teichert. Image via BYU Studies.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Alma 39:5; KnoWhy #147
Why Was Corianton’s Sin So Serious?
Image of Resurrection of Christ vis lds.org
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Alma 40:9; KnoWhy #148
Why Was Corianton So Concerned About The Resurrection?
Last Judgment, Washington DC Temple Mural, Harry Anderson
Friday, July 22, 2016
Alma 41:1; KnoWhy #149
Why and How Did Alma Explain the Meaning of the Word "Restoration"?
Christus Statue in Salt Lake City, image via lds.org
Monday, July 25, 2016
Alma 42:13; KnoWhy #150
Why Does Alma Mention “the Plan” Ten Times in His Words to Corianton?