David Journal

Category: Scripture Notes

  • Seeking special treatment

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    “The high ones” or “the proud” are those who expect special recognition or privilege whether because of their money, their position, their nationality, or their genetics. This behavior was demonstrated by Pharisees, by leaders of the Nazi party, by some British people in their colonial territories (mostly prior to the 20th century), by many who…

  • We have it easy

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    When I read about the protocols for people moving from one congregation to another I realize how blessed we are to have digital records and a centralized record keeping system. Now we just need to remember our record number or name, birthdate, and confirmation date.

  • Inspired to teach

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    I am now reading this first general handbook (as I consider Section 20 to be) in a new light as I prepare to teach Gospel Doctrine. I want to more fully understand how we got it and how it fits into the process of restoration.

  • Wickedness burneth as a fire

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    I see symmetry between the promise that this battle fought by the Lord will be as a flame of fire rather than confused noise as the battles of men are and the statement that wickedness burneth as a fire. The result of wickedness will accomplish the purging required by the Lord for the fulfilling of…

  • Reflections of myself

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    Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength as you ought. But your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the things of me, your Maker, and the ministry whereunto you have been called Doctrine & Covenants 30:1-2 I…

  • Contrasts and Contradictions

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    This prophecy from Isaiah and this volunteered sign from God offer a series of contradictions. The land shall become desolate and yet everyone remaining shall be able to eat butter and honey. I think the message is that even in situations of distress the Lord can and will bless those that turn to Him.

  • The mirror of Eden

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    I have a feeling that the Millennium won’t look the way we imagine it or play out the way we expect. Even so, it will be a paradise for humanity for centuries and I look forward to seeing it. It will be the complementary bookend to the Garden of Eden.

  • Taking away the hedge

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    I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof. 2 Nephi 15:5Isaiah 5:5 This tracks. It seems obvious how the Lord protected us for years economically with good health and minimal issues with vehicles etc. but as we have been producing too many wild grapes it…

  • Release thyself from bondage

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    The Lord knew how much of an emotional burden Martin was carrying because of the mortgage on his farm. I feel that burden.

  • How exquisite you know not

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    I realized that the things we suffer in life that aren’t a direct result of our own sins are not a shadow of the suffering that awaits if we will not repent. I feel there is a quantitative difference between the suffering that arises from the vicissitudes of life and the suffering that comes to…