Category: Scripture Notes
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Introductory texts
The introductory texts such as the testimonies focus on the Book of Mormon and it’s origins, not the central message if it so unsurprisingly there are no references to the Atonement.
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My testament of Christ
I am trying the challenge that Elder Teh described, reading the Book of Mormon and marking the passages about the Atonement of Christ and then producing a single page summary of what I have learned. that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever—And also to the convincing…
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For the benefit of man
All the resources of the earth are made for the benefit and use of man—to be used with judgement and not to excess or by extortion. I believe that “not to excess” means not more than we reasonably need and not more than is ecologically safe (thus the need for judgement). As for “not by…
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A feast of fat things for the poor
We may winner and suppose at what is meant by “a feast of fat things.” Some will argue that this is spiritual, blessings if gospel knowledge to those who are or on spirit and humble, ready to receive. That is surely one accurate interpretation but i don’t believe it is the only one. I believe…
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The Chronicles version
It seems the amount in Chronicles of David ascending to the throne paints a simpler picture than the version in Kings. This version have no indication of division at the beginning.
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Genealogy
For the first time I realized a reason why knowing your genealogy would have been very useful in the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Knowing your lineage and the various lines from your formatters could help you know your relationships to the various influential people you meet in your travels as in that day…
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A righteous king spared
When s righteous king came to lead Judah he discovered the book of the law and was distraught by the wickedness before his reign and fearful of the judgements that had been decreed in scripture. The Lord promised him that because if his righteousness and humility those judgements would not come to pass while he…
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Wo unto…
The Lord rebukes the rich who will not give of their substance to others. Likewise he rebukes the poor who will not work but simply seek a handout from others. On the other hand, the poor who labor and humble themselves shall receive the fat of the earth.
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Instructing little children
I never noticed before that the Lord instructed Oliver Cowdery to write books for schools so that little children could be instructed. I knew that the church was pero education but didn’t realize it was in the revelations.
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The place of Zion
The Lord talks about a land reserved for the remnant of Jacob and s land reserved for his modern covenant people. I can’t tell how the two sites are related. As I read salt them I was removed of the Nephites who had the church headquarters in Zerahemla but after the destruction at the death…