Alma learned from Abinadi and repented of his sins, then went and taught the people about what was to come that he had learned from Abinadi (v1-2). His teachings were actually accepted by some because he used to be in an authority position and he was well known by the people (v3). All that believed his words went and gathered at Mormon where Alma hid himself when the king searched for him (v4-6).
Despite a wicked king leading the people there were a good number that were converted by the teachings of Alma and they desired to be called God's people (v7-8). They yearned to be baptized and stand as a witness of God in the service of Him (v9-11). Alma first baptizes a man named Helam to help him in his work; this first baptism was for both of them together so they both were buried under water (v12-13).
After the first, there were a total of 204 people who were baptized and organized the Church of Christ with priests ordained to teach the people the words of the prophet (v14-19). Repentance and faith were the main teachings but also baptism, unity with no contentions, keeping the Sabbath day holy, and unpaid ministers (v20-24). Just like these days, one day a week was set apart to be for worshipping The Lord (v25).
The priests were not paid or supported by the people, those who were weathy were asked to give to the poor (v26-28). Everyone was to impart to each other temporally and spiritually in service me love (v29). All this was done in secret away from the eyes of King Noah in Mormon, but it wasn't meant to last because they were discovered (v30-32). He assumed that this gathering (it was the day they were all together for church service) was a rebellion (v33)! He sent his army after then and the people fled into the wilderness with a total now of 450 converted (v34-35).
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