Alma 40:1-26 Recipe for Revelation

Aug 9, 2024

Summary

In this episode, Jeffery Downs discusses Alma's teachings on the resurrection and the state of the soul between death and the resurrection. He explores the concept of resurrection as both a judgment and the reuniting of the soul and body. Jeffery also highlights the importance of diligently seeking answers from God and shares insights from Joseph F. Smith's vision on the spirit world. He emphasizes the need to choose righteousness and seek revelation in order to see God and Christ.

Takeaways

• Resurrection is both a judgment and the reuniting of the soul and body.
• Diligently seeking answers from God can lead to understanding the mysteries of God.
• The spirits of the righteous are received into a state of happiness called paradise, while the spirits of the wicked are cast into outer darkness.
• Choosing righteousness allows us to see God and Christ, while choosing wickedness leads to darkness and suffering.
• Pondering, studying scriptures, and praying are essential steps to receiving revelation.

Chapters

00:00 Alma's Teachings on the Resurrection
19:33 The State of the Soul and the Destiny of the Righteous
28:08 The Savior's Visit to the Spirit World
32:49 Choosing Righteousness and Seeing God
36:17 Receiving Revelation: Ponder, Study, and Pray

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