- Alma 17: 1-18… The sons of Mosiah by chance met up on a roadway while on their “missions” and were overcome with joy. To know the word of God, they searched the scriptures diligently and had waxed strong because of it. By prayer and fasting they earned the spirit of prophecy, revelation and taught with the power and authority of God. Over 14 years, they brought many people to repentance. They denied a role of leadership in their fathers kingdom to face a mission of serving Lamanites, who wanted to kill them, and began their journey with a blessing or “setting apart” done by Alma.