Mosiah 16-20

            In chapter 17 King Noah was about to release Abinadi. He must have had a little bit of the spirit prick his heart. However the Priests were the ones that told King Noah to have Abinadi put to death. Abinadi and Christ had a lot in common. They were both falsely accused and they both were innocent of the crimes that they were accused of. Pilot almost released Christ and Noah almost released Abinadi. They were both beaten and put to death. They both sealed their testimonies with their blood. It is interesting to see the similarities between Christ and Abinadi.

In chapter 18 Alma begins to teach the people the words of Abinadi. They form a church and are all baptized by Alma. Now the question may be asked where did Alma get his authority. King Noah appointed him to be a priest. Even though King Noah was not righteous the ordinance is still in effect. So Alma did have the authority to baptize after he repented of his ways. Interesting I know.

After all the contention that arises and everybody ran amuck the words of Abinadi are fulfilled. King Noah was put to death and the wicked priests run away from the people so they aren't put to death. Limhi takes over the people of Lehi Nephi and makes a pact with the King of the Lamanites that they would pay tribute to the King so he wouldn't destroy the people of Lehi Nephi.

Chapter 20 the wicked priests kidnap the Lamanite daughters and the Lamanites think it was the people of Lehi Nephi that took them. The Lamanites come against the people of Limhi. The whole mess could have been avoided had they inquired first if King Limhi had known about the abduction of the Lamanite daughters. How many times are we like the Lamanites. We think that we know what happened and jump to conclusions then afterwards learn the truth. Post any thoughts that you have.