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Aaron Teaches the King
July 2024


“Aaron Teaches the King,” Friend, July 2024, 26–27.

Scripture Stories

Aaron Teaches the King

Aaron teaching people

Illustrations by Andrew Bosley

Aaron standing in front of the king

Aaron was one of Mosiah’s sons. He was a missionary. He taught the king of the Lamanites over all the land.

Aaron speaking to the king

Aaron asked the king if he believed in God. The king said he would believe if Aaron told him that God was real. He asked Aaron to tell him more about God.

Aaron teaching with a background of the heavens

Aaron read the scriptures to the king. He taught about the creation of the earth. He taught about God’s plan. He told the king about Jesus Christ.

The king of the Lamanites kneeling

Afterward, the king prayed. He asked God if what Aaron said was true. The king received the answer that it was true!

Aaron baptizing the people

The king believed what Aaron taught. Everyone in his household also believed. They were baptized and chose to follow Jesus Christ.