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The was posted over at Junior Ganymede and I just loved the ideas it inspired in my mind. There are building metaphors in the scriptures and there are husbandry metaphors in the scriptures. Christ is the building block, for example, and…
The Book of Mormon and early history of the LDS Church speak of two sacred stones known as “interpreters” or a “Urim and Thummim”. What were they, what secrets were they meant to reveal and why?
Did you know that the Books of the New Testament are not arranged in chronological order? Hey, you would be surprised how many people don’t know that. Either way, I think you’ll enjoy this insert to help you get everything all straightened out.
Churches, Terms, Covenants and Joy
Churches In the battle of churches, everyone is promoting their church as the gate that stands between you and your salvation. Other say that you don’t need a church, you can just go to God himself. There are many other…
Eyes to See
How are we “Saved”?
“Have You Been Saved?” by Dallin H. Oaks
The “Conversion Spectrum” in the Book of Mormon
The Sacred Number 8
The number 8 occurs many times in scripture under different contexts, it’s interesting to see these occurrences and think about their meaning.
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The Lord Almighty chose the weak things of this world. He could handle them. He therefore chose Joseph Smith because he was weak and he had sense enough to know it. – Wilford Woodruff
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View AllMoses and Facial Veils
Did you know that Moses had to veil his face around the Israelites? Read the account is taken from Exodus 34:29-35 CEV: Moses came down from Mount Sinai, carrying the Ten Commandments. His face was shining brightly because the Lord…
All of the notes below are taken directly from the Temple Institute which is an organization seeking to rebuild the third temple on Mount Moriah. Moses was instructed by G-d that the garments of the priests were to be both…
Sacred Silence and the Mysteries of God
Occasionally I will hear the subject of “mysteries” brought up in a church class or in conversations with other church members like it is an off-limits subject; “Don’t go delving into those mysteries!” I often wonder if they know what…
Virtue in the people
To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.James Madison
Retro Video: Scripture Symbolism
Thanks to my friend Richard Nobbe for bringing this video to my attention. It’s a bit dated in many aspects but the information is very good, and I geek out on just about anything that has to do with symbolism.
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