- “The strength of your commitment is measured by your willingness to give your very lives for that in which you believe.” Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, May 2003, 80
- 1 Nephi 3:14-21…Nephi uses the experience and example of his dad to persuade his brethren to keep the commandments of God
- 1 Corinthians 9:19-23…Members and missionaries should adapt themselves to the people they save and dwell with.
- Alma 30: 39…Bear your testimony with confidence, power, and authority to the wicked
- Alma 27: 25-26…Sharing spiritual experiences can cause great joy among the listeners
- Alma 12: 7…The Spirit can touch and convince even the most wicked
- Alma 5:62…Alma invites the nonmembers to be baptized.
- Alma 18:36-40…Ammon’s discussion to Lamoni included (1) creation of the world; (2) creation of Adam; (3) the things concerning the fall of man; (4) reading of the Holy Scriptures; (5) personal experiences (trials, blessings, family); (6) the Plan of Redemption; (7) the Coming of Christ; (1) all ofthe words of the Lord.
- Alma 18:36-40…Ammon presented the message with the Spirit causing the king to believe his words.
- Alma 18: 24-30…Ammon finds out, builds on common beliefs, etc.
- Alma 12:32…God gave commandments AFTER explaining first the Plan of Salvation.
- Alma 18: 24; 22: 7…Ammon and Aaron use the same techniques
- Alma 22: 7-14…Aaron’s message (discussion) to Lamoni’s father included (1) Creation of Adam (2) Reading from the scriptures (3) God created man after His own image (4) God gave man commandments (5) Fall of man (6) Plan of redemption (7) Atonement (8) Faith and repentance (9) Resurrection
- Mosiah 5: 1…Commitment pattern – Find out
- 1 Nephi 7:4-5…Nephi builds relationships of trust, presents message, invites
- Mosiah 2:25-26…King Benjamin puts himself on the same level as those who listen