Midterm 1.1

Question 1

According to the University’s statement on belonging, what is our common primary identity that unites us?

Answer 1

Children of God
Commitment to the truths of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ

Question 2

What metaphor did Elder Maxwell use to describe the inexhaustible nature of the Book of Mormon, and to invite us to explore it with more curiosity and attentiveness?

Answer 2

A mansion with rooms, fireplaces, banquet tables, entry halls, etc.

Question 3

What four things will you account for weekly in Learning Suite?

Answer 3

1. Attendance and participation
2. Pre class readings
3. Deepening study activities
4. Creative discipleship

Question 4

When are weekly quizzes due?

Answer 4

Saturday night

Question 5

When is your creative discipleship project proposal due?

Answer 5

Jan 20

Question 6

When is your creative discipleship project due?

Answer 6

April 10th

Question 7

What is your favorite line from the stunning Alma v. Korihor rap?

Answer 7

I perceive you’re deceived taking orders from a liar.

Question 8

Fill in the blank from Elder Holland: “Read more ______ and more ______ and with more _______ in mind.”

Answer 8

Slowly
Carefully
questions in mind

Question 9

How long has it been since Lehi left Jerusalem when we pick up in Alma 30?

Answer 9

525 years

Question 10

What similarities does Mark Wrathall note between Korihor and pre-conversion Alma?

Answer 10

1. Leading people away to destruction
2. Received a sign
3. Was struck dumb
4. Knew it was the power of God.

But Alma responded in faith, Korihor responded intellectually

Question 11

What witnesses does Alma point to as testimonies of the reality of God? What is his first witness?

Answer 11

First witness is JOY
Says all things are a testimony of Christ
Creation, motion of the earth, all living things, planets that move
Testimony of the prophets and his brethren
Testimony of the scriptures

Question 12

What’s the difference between Korihor’s response to the sign of being struck dumb and Alma’s when he was similarly struck dumb years earlier?

Answer 12

Faith vs. intelligence.
Mark Wrathhall quote

Question 13

Who trampled Korihor to death? What does this tell you about their attitude toward beggars and the poor?

Answer 13

Zoramites
They literally couldn’t care less about them. They have no mercy for the poor, look down on them.

Question 14

According to Alma 31:5, what “had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword?” What recent historical examples might Alma have been thinking of?

Answer 14

Preaching the word of God
Missions of Ammon and his brothers, conversion of anti-nephi-lehis

Question 15

What are differences between Alma’s prayer and the prayers of the Zoramites?

Answer 15

Alma: Turns to Christ for joy and strength, patience, and success. Comfort their souls in Christ. They love the Zoramites

Zoramites: Foolish traditions, no Christ, superiority complex,

Question 16

How often in and how many locations do the poor Zoramites assume they can worship?

Answer 16

Outdoors (outside of synagogue) and only once a week

Question 17

How do Alma and Amulek respond to the concern of the poor Zoramites?

Answer 17

They say they are blessed for they are brought to be humble.
They said you can worship God anywhere and all the time.

Question 18

What is the difference between knowledge and faith?

Answer 18

Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge . . . . If ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true. Alma 32:21

Question 19

What four things does Alma 32:28 say will happen with the seed planted in our hearts if the seed is good?