- Prophesying that God would punish the people of wicked King Noah(not the 'ark' Noah) unless they repented, Mosiah 11:20–25
- Was imprisoned for prophesying the destruction of King Noah and his people, Mosiah 12:1–17
- Taught King Noah’s wicked priests of the law of Moses and of Christ, Mosiah 12–16
- Alma the Elder believed and wrote his words, Mosiah 17:2–4
- Was burned to death by King Noah, Mosiah 17:20
I love how Abinadi propehcied and testified of Christ over one hundred years before He was even born. He taught the wicked priests of King Noah the ten commandments and how the Law of Moses was a shadow of Jesus Christ. He also taught about the ressurection and how the Atonement would be operative in our lives. At the end of his life he sealed his testimony by being burned to death for not denying the things he had taught. Even though he didn't convert many people, his cause wasn't in vain because of one of the priests who had a change of heart. Alma went on to continue Abinadi's legacy and converted thousands. There are a lot of things we can draw from the life of this Nephite prophet, but I think this will do for now.
I know that Abinadi's teachings are true and that the ressurection is real. The Atonement is heavily involved in our lives and is a lot more powerful and complete than we think sometimes. I know that through obedience to God's commandments, we can be happy in this life as well as in the next. I testify that our righteous efforts are not in vain even when we don't see the immediate effects of them. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. "Don’t forget Abinadi, who stood before the king.
All chained up from head to toe, the gospel he did bring.
If he would deny it, then the king would set him free.
He was true, and he died righteously."
-Book of Mormon Stories
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