Alma Ch13

Alma describes how men are called to be priests because of their faith they can bless others with and they teach righteously the commandments of God. Melchizedek was one of the priests called of old and received the priesthood that many men now a days are worthy of holding. The news of the coming of Christ should be told to everyone with glad tidings as the angels have done.
So I must be honest and say that at first this chapter got me completely lost. You know how sometimes Mormon butts in and starts talking about something or explaining something? Well this is what I thought and sort of still think is happening in this chapter. In v1, it says to 'cite your minds forward' when the Lord gave commandments and 'remember' the ordained priests that he called to teach the people. I know there have been prophecies of the Lord but as far as I know, the people Alma is speaking to don't believe those prophecies so why would he bring this up to teach about the priesthood? It's great for us and helpful when understanding the way the Lord has organized His church but the people Alma is teaching would probably be lost. Of course, after Alma explains all this stuff in this chapter, the people want to imprison him and Amulek so I have come to the conclusion that this is most likely Alma still preaching.
So with that in mind, moving on. The Lord ordains priests to help the people learn of Him and they were prepared before they even came to earth with great faith to choose good (v2-3). They exercised faith where others rejected and therefore, are set in a holy standing that gives them privileges that the wicked would have gotten if they did not reject the Spirit of God (v4-5). The priests will rest with God after their diligent service to the work of God and have the priesthood for eternity to teach and perform ordinances (v6-9).
We should all use the priests to took upon this holy order and shunned sin as examples of how we should humble ourselves to repentance so we too, can rest with God (v10-13). Melchizedek is an example of a high priest that our father Abraham was under, and he taught to look forward to the remission of your sins (v14-16). He had been a righteous king over Salem and watched his people stray to wickedness, but through his guidance and teachings, the people repented and peace was established (v17-18). What's really cool about Melchizedek is that his nickname was prince of peace because he was under his father when he established this peace and even though there are many mighty priests before and after him, he is particularly mentioned because he was the greatest (v19).
Now the people had scripture to tell them more about Melchizedek so basically have fun researching, but as for right now, repent as the angels of the Lord hath declared to every nation (v20-22). The directions to follow are plain so there is not chance of misunderstanding and so many people are declaring the good word to people all over the land to prepare for His coming (v23-24). We don't know exactly when, but it will be soon (we know because we are in the future!) but we should all be able to rejoice in that day (v25-26). For our day, we should be able to rejoice at the second coming of our Savior! That's why it is so important to not procrastinate repentance and always watch, pray, be humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and long-suffereing, have faith and hope, and endure to the end (v27-29). The Lord will grant us eternal life if we repent and He wants so much to prevent the wrath of justice to be brought down upon you (v30).
Now Alma spake more but its not written...(v31).