Category: Scripture Notes

I realized today that we have no indication that the lost tribes were visited by Jesus in a single group. They could have been visited as any number of groups. At the last, there was a group roughly datorate from the Nephites that Christ intended to visit while the Nephites were sleeping and/or toiling to…

I look forward to the day when the record of the lost tribes of Israel comes to light and we have yet another witness of the divinity and ministry of Christ.

Jesus taught that the law was fulfilled but that all the words of the prophets would be fulfilled that went beyond that day. An example of that is the prophecy that the sons of Levi would again offer an offering in righteousness in the later days even though the law of Moses is finished. The…

I never considered how important the injunction is to judge not. If followers of Christ are to do good without seeking recognition then we should not expect to recognize all that they do in righteousness thus it is incumbent upon us to withhold judgement because if what we can’t expect to know. Over time patterns…

Having instructed the people in the attitudes of godliness, Jesus follows up with instructions on how to treat their fellow men, especially people in need. He teaches that men should have an attitude that sells not the recognition of Earth in their good works.

Jesus wasted no time in teaching His gospel when He visited the Nephites. He taught them about baptism (the covenant path) and how to be peaceable followers of Christ. Those who apply the beatitudes in adjusting their conduct will become more like Christ. Doing that and making covenants are the essence of the gospel. If…

What would you ponder in hours of silent darkness after great destruction followed by hearing the voice of the Lord? I would imagine much soul-searching and reflections upon how you had responded to invitations to repent prior to the destruction.