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Lesson 26: Martyrs in Ammonihah & Modern Christian Persecution
Mormon’s account of the heartbreaking martyrdom of Christian men, women, and children in Ammonihah serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing reality of Christian persecution in our world today. How can we draw strength from the examples of courageous brothers and sisters who have laid down their lives for Jesus Christ? Did Mormon intend to draw a parallel between the martyrs of Ammonihah and modern-day believers who face oppression in Communist regimes and other nations hostile to Christianity? Have prophets foretold future persecution in America? Explore these questions, watch powerful film clips, and be inspired by the faith-filled stories of modern disciples in this For Our Day lesson.
Recommended Movies:
- China Cry (1990)
- On Wings of Eagles (2016)
- The Printing (1990)
- Tortured for Christ (2018)
- Sakharov (1984)
- Bless You Prison (2002)
- Return to the Hiding Place (2011)
- Sabina: Tortured for Christ, the Nazi Years (2021)
- Jerzy Popieluszko: Messenger of the Truth (2013)
- Behind the Sun: Story of Samir Majan (1995)
- The Scarlet and the Black (1983)
- Romero (1989)
- Karol: The Man Who Became Pope (2005)
- The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story (2019)
- Gold Through the Fire (1987)
- For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristeros (2012)
- More Than Dreams (2010)
Recommended Books:
- God’s Smuggler
- The Heavenly Man
- God’s Double Agent
- I Found God in Soviet Russia
- Hearts of Fire
- Son of the Underground
- Son of Hamas
- I Will Die Free
- Vanya
- We Were Not Alone
- Son of Hamas
- Left to Tell
- These are the Generations
- Heroes of the Faith Series
- When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines
- China Cry
- As I Have Loved You
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I will bear testimony of and defend the pure foundation of the Restoration, covenanting not to forsake the Lord my God.
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