![]() In this story, Ammon gives us great insight into what real ministering means. So Ammon declined and instead opted to be a servant. His purpose was “that they might be an instrument in the hands of God to bring, if it were possible, their brethren, the Lamanites, to the knowledge of the truth.” ![]() This was more than likely offered as a way of politically merging the kingdom of Lamoni with the Lamanites. When Alma arrived he had the option to marry the daughter of King Lamoni. In other words, they had waxed strong because they were men of sound understanding AND had searched the scriptures. In verse 2 the word “for” has a causal subordinate relationship with the previous phrase. This cause and effect give the reader an understanding of how they gradually progressed in their spirituality. The author uses certain words to subordinate certain clauses in a cause and effect relationship. Notice the use of the word “waxed.” This word means to increase gradually. …and they had waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth for they were men of a sound understanding and they had searched the scriptures diligently, that they might know the word of God.ģ But this is not all they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God. What was, in the beginning, a very tumultuous situation with Ammon being bound and sent to the king ended with many entering into the waters of baptism.Īlma tells us how prepared Ammon was for the task. Ammon was very successful in his efforts with King Lamoni and his people. This week in Come Follow Me, we read about Ammon’s mission to the Lamanites. ![]()
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