Assess Your Learning 7

Alma 53–3 Nephi 7

Reflecting on and assessing your spiritual learning can help you draw closer to the Savior. This lesson can help you remember and evaluate how your experiences with Alma 53–3 Nephi 7 have helped you grow spiritually.

The importance of remembering

President Spencer W. Kimball taught that the most important word in the dictionary could be remember. (See “Circles of Exaltation” [address to Church Educational System religious educators, June 28, 1968], 5.)

• Why do you think President Kimball said what he did about the word remember?

• What are some lessons you learned from Alma 53–3 Nephi 7 that would be important for you to remember? Why?

You may recall that Helaman encouraged his sons Nephi and Lehi to remember important lessons and people (see Helaman 5:4–14). Similarly, this lesson is intended to help you remember truths you have learned and commitments you have made in recent weeks.

Explain the role of prophets

Imagine you feel inspired to invite a friend to watch general conference with you. As you prayerfully prepare to act on this prompting, you decide to explain to your friend what a prophet is and why you are excited to listen to him. You remember that you have learned about some great prophets in the Book of Mormon that could help you explain the role of a prophet to your friend.

Select the account of either Nephi (Helaman 7–11) or Samuel the Lamanite (Helaman 13–15). Review their stories in the associated chapters by scanning the verses and looking at chapter headings or notes you may have made in your study journal.

1. Answer the following questions:

   • How could you use this story to explain the role of prophets to your friend?

   • What verses from the scriptures might you include as part of your explanation?

   • What are some additional truths or personal experiences you could share to help your friend understand the importance of prophets?

Evaluate your attitude and desires

As you look at this diagram, you may recall evidence of the pride cycle throughout Helaman 1–16 and 3 Nephi 1–7. You may also recognize examples you have seen in your own life or in the world around you.

When you studied Helaman 11–12, you may have evaluated your efforts to be humble. You also may have recorded a commitment in your study journal to increase in humility and overcome pride. Review what you wrote and reflect on how you have done with that commitment. Ponder the following questions and record your responses in your journal.

• What have you done in recent weeks to remember the Lord and all He has done for you? How do you feel remembering the Lord has helped you remain humble?

• Are there any changes you want to make to help you remember the Lord every day and increase in humility?

Reflect on plans to build your foundation on Jesus Christ

In recent lessons, you studied many accounts of individuals who overcame attacks on their lives, religion, and testimonies of Jesus Christ. While studying, you may have made some commitments to help you build a stronger foundation on Jesus Christ to withstand the attacks of Satan.

Take a few minutes to review one or more of the following accounts:

Lehonti and Amalickiah (Alma 47:10–18)

Captain Moroni building fortifications (Alma 50:1–6)

Helaman’s counsel to his sons (Helaman 5:12)

• What are some lessons we can learn from these accounts that can help us withstand temptation?

Reflect on goals you have recently made to build your foundation on Jesus Christ.

2. Answer the following questions:

   • What successes have you experienced in your efforts to build your foundation on Jesus Christ?

   • What obstacles have you seen in building a strong foundation? How have you tried to overcome them?

   • How have you been blessed for striving to build your foundation on Jesus Christ? What difference has it made for you?

Read Helaman 5:12 again, and prayerfully consider if there is anything you should start, stop, or continue doing to build a stronger foundation on Jesus Christ. If you feel you need to adjust any goals you have made, you might write them in your study journal or somewhere else where you can regularly reflect on them.