Chapter 42 Mortality is a probationary time to enable man to repent and serve God—The Fall brought temporal and spiritual death upon all mankind—Redemption comes through repentance—God Himself atones for the sins of the world—Mercy is for those who repent—All others are subject to God’s justice—Mercy comes because of the Atonement ...

16 Mas el arrepentimiento no podía llegar a los hombres a menos que se fijara un castigo, igualmente eterno como la vida del alma, opuesto al plan de la felicidad, tan eterno también como la vida del alma. 17 Y, ¿cómo podría el hombre arrepentirse, a menos que pecara? ¿Cómo podría pecar, si no hubiese ley?

Explain that Alma 42 is the final chapter containing Alma’s teachings to his wayward son Corianton. Ask a student to read Alma 42:29–31 aloud. Invite the class to follow along, looking for what Alma desired for Corianton.

9 Portanto, como a alma nunca poderia morrer e a queda havia trazido a toda a humanidade tanto uma morte espiritual como uma física, isto é, foram afastados da presença do Senhor, era necessário que a humanidade fosse resgatada dessa morte espiritual.

He cannot allow mercy to rob justice [see Alma 42:25]. It is compelling evidence of His justice that God has forged the companion principle of mercy. It is because He is just that He devised the means for mercy to play its indispensable role in our eternal destiny.

Alma 42. Kapitel 42. Das irdische Dasein ist eine Zeit der Bewährung, damit der Mensch umkehren und Gott dienen kann – Der Fall brachte zeitlichen und geistigen Tod über die gesamte Menschheit – Erlösung kommt durch Umkehr – Gott selbst sühnt für die Sünden der Welt – Barmherzigkeit ist für alle, die umkehren – Alle anderen ...

Read Alma 42:15, 22–25, looking for what Heavenly Father’s plan provided to balance the scales of justice. Cross out or erase the word sinner from the scales of justice and replace it with Savior.

Pida a los alumnos que lean Alma 42:22–24 y que busquen lo que se requiere para que se nos extienda la misericordia. ¿Qué se requiere para que obtengamos misericordia y evitemos las demandas plenas de la justicia?

As you study Alma 42, look for what Alma taught Corianton he could do to receive God’s mercy. Students may benefit from discussing various laws in society, how society benefits when the law is upheld, and why it is important to have consequences for breaking the law.

Alma 42. Chapitre 42. La vie terrestre est un temps d’épreuve pour permettre à l’homme de se repentir et de servir Dieu — La chute a amené la mort temporelle et spirituelle sur toute l’humanité — La rédemption s’obtient par le repentir — Dieu lui-même expie les péchés du monde — La miséricorde est pour ceux qui se ...