We hope for things that we don’t necessarily know if they are true, such as our own salvation. 4 For, for this intent have we written these things, that they may know that we knew of Christ, and we had a hope of his glory many hundred years before his coming; and not only we … Continue reading Topic Study: Hope
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Topic Study: Service
(April 2007) President Marion G. Romney: "Service is not something we endure on this earth so we can earn the right to live in the celestial kingdom. Service is the very fiber of which an exalted life in the celestial kingdom is made.” (As quoted by Elder M. Russell Ballard, “When Thou Art Converted”) President … Continue reading Topic Study: Service
Topic Study: Hope in Jacob
(April 2007) We hope for things that we don’t necessarily know if they are true, such as our own salvation. 4 For, for this intent have we written these things, that they may know that we knew of Christ, and we had a hope of his glory many hundred years before his coming; and not … Continue reading Topic Study: Hope in Jacob
Simple Map of Early Christ Travels
This simple map depicts the travels of the Savior through the first Passover during his ministry. The distance of Jerusalem to Nazareth is 68 miles, Jerusalem to Capernaum 80 Miles. 3 – 4 days at 20 pluse miles a day on foot. A. Trip to Bethlehem (Luke 2) B. To Egypt with Joseph, Mary (Matt. … Continue reading Simple Map of Early Christ Travels
Temptations of the Savior
The following is an analysis of the Temptations of the Savior recorded in and Matt. 4:1–11 and Luke 4:1–13 Location: Wilderness of Judaea The first temptation is the same in both accounts. Luke has the temple pinnacle temptation last, whereas Matthew has it second. Matthew Luke Order of Temptations: Son of God? Bread of Stones … Continue reading Temptations of the Savior
John the Baptist, an Example to Young Men
This section is a great discourse on the importance and use of the Aaronic Priesthood. John the Baptist was the greatest example of an Aaronic Priesthood bearer. Thus, perhaps, he was chosen to restore the Aaronic Priesthood in this dispensation. John the Baptist. Son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, being of priestly descent through both parents. … Continue reading John the Baptist, an Example to Young Men
Topic Study: God, Agency Of
(February 2007) There is no TG or Index entry for this topic. However, I believe it is a true attribute of God, that he has agency. Agency is necessary for existence: 30 All truth is independent in that sphere in which God has placed it, to act for itself, as all intelligence also; otherwise there … Continue reading Topic Study: God, Agency Of
Topic Study: Feast Upon The Word
(September 2006. Topic prepared for a sacrament meeting talk on Sept 17, 2006 in the Woodridge II Ward) Overview Nephi learned in his life about the importance of feasting upon the word of God, the scriptures. This talk presents how Nephi came to learn that, and what he did to feast upon the scriptures. Introduction … Continue reading Topic Study: Feast Upon The Word
Topic Study: Habit
(September 2006 Prepared as a YM/YW Combined Lesson December 2006) Overview The Mutual theme for 2007 is from D&C 121:45:”…Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly.” Why do you think the YM and YW General Presidencies would have selected this theme? What in today’s world would cause them to be worried about what youth think about? … Continue reading Topic Study: Habit
God, Family of
(August 2006) This is a tremendous quote from Elder McConkie: Immortality, by definition and in its nature, is to live everlastingly with a body of flesh and bones; it is to be resurrected; it is to have body and spirit inseparably connected. Eternal life, on the other hand, is, for one thing, to live eternally … Continue reading God, Family of
Kip on Character 