Have you ever communicated with someone through letters? Perhaps you have regularly written to a friend or family member serving a mission. Maybe you have developed a friendship with someone in another city or country. When we share good news, it can raise another’s spirit, brighten a day, and have a pleasant contagious effect on that person. As you read Alma 56, note the good news Helaman shared about his new soldiers. Notice also what he wrote Captain Moroni about the Lord’s protection of those faithful young men.
Understanding the Scriptures
Alma 56
| Quarter (v. 1) | Part, section |
| Tribulations (vv. 2, 7) | Troubles, distress |
| It sufficeth me (v. 5) | It is enough for me |
| Console (v. 11) | Comfort, reassure |
| Toiling (v. 15) | Working, laboring |
| Valiantly (v. 16) | Bravely |
| Durst (vv. 24–25, 40) | Dared |
| Sally forth (v. 29) | Rush forward to attack |
| Occasioned (v. 51) | Caused |
Studying the Scriptures
Do two of the following activities (A–C) as you study Alma 56.
Courage in Battle
Read Alma 56:42–56 and answer the following questions:
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1.
Why were the sons of the people of Ammon so courageous?
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2.
What brought Helaman “great joy” after the battle?
Write a Letter
Review Alma 56:27–29, 47–48, 54–56 and imagine being one of the stripling soldiers. Write a letter to your parents explaining how their contributions and influence helped you as a soldier.
Explain What Is Happening in the Verse
The following map illustrates the events in Alma 56:27–54. List each of the scripture references written on the map and explain what happened then in the account.
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