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Category: Scriptures

Book of Mormon

This people

While reading last night in the Book of Mormon, I came across two interesting verses. “For behold, we will not … Continue reading This people

Taking the Lord’s name in vain
Scriptures

Taking the Lord’s name in vain

One of the ten commandments (Exodus 20) is “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in … Continue reading Taking the Lord’s name in vain

Scriptures

Deacons as sources of scripture

During Supper Scripture Study today, we were discussing D&C 68:1-4. My servant, Orson Hyde, was called by his ordination to … Continue reading Deacons as sources of scripture

Book of Mormon

Isaiah and Hypocrisy

You know, reading through Isaiah can be intimidating. Downright slogging even. Which is why I was not looking forward with … Continue reading Isaiah and Hypocrisy

Book of Mormon

Desiring the mysteries of God

While preparing for a lesson in a couple of weeks, I was doing a bit of research into Nephi’s character. … Continue reading Desiring the mysteries of God

Book of Mormon

Opposite Word Associations

You’ve probably heard of ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù if not played ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù a game called “word association”. The premise is someone says a … Continue reading Opposite Word Associations

Book of Mormon, Doctrine, Scriptures

Changing the Sacred Word of Brother McConkie

Big news this week for critics of the church in that the church has made a change in the introduction … Continue reading Changing the Sacred Word of Brother McConkie

Book of Mormon

Females and murmuring

In 1 Ne. 16:20, we read the following after Nephi broke his bow. It came to pass that Laman and … Continue reading Females and murmuring

Scriptures

Using scriptures directed at others

In D&C 32, we find a revelation given to Parley P. Pratt, Oliver Cowdery, Peter Whitmer, and Ziba Peterson. They … Continue reading Using scriptures directed at others

Scriptures

Hearkening and holding fast

During scripture study today, I came across 1 Nephi 15:24 Whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would … Continue reading Hearkening and holding fast

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