Alma both refers to Amulek and apparently to others who have had similar experiences. The time of the mortal coming of the Savior is soon at hand. Alma declares that the people are being prepared. What he does not say, and what will become painfully clear as this story unfolds, is that Satan is also preparing, and will be doing his utmost to hinder the belief of the people in the coming of the Atoning Messiah.