(June 2003 TG Entry: Fatherhood Initial writing finished Father’s Day June 15, 2003. Delivered as a Sacrament Meeting Talk, Woodridge II Ward) Overview Fathers have a different role in life than Mothers. We should strive to understand, and value, these differences. Although there are tremendous differences in the make up of families, the general roles … Continue reading Topic Study: Fatherhood
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The Savior’s Birth
Contents include: Joseph and Mary go to be taxed Birth of Jesus In America Annunciation to the shepherds Naming of Jesus Presentation in the temple Mary’s Pondering Visit of the wise men Slaughter of the infants Flight to Egypt Return From Egypt Visit to the temple (Passover) The Childhood and Boyhood of Jesus Joseph and … Continue reading The Savior’s Birth
Topic Study: Law of Moses
(May 2003 TG Entry: Law of Moses) I Aaronic Priesthood The Bible Dictionary has this to say about John the Baptist. John the Baptist. Son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, being of priestly descent through both parents. This lineage was essential, since John was the embodiment of the law of Moses, designed to prepare the way … Continue reading Topic Study: Law of Moses
Annunciations
Contents: Annunciation to Zacharias Annunciation to Mary Zacharias and Mary Contrasted Elizabeth's Seclusion Annunciation to Joseph. Annunciation to Zacharias Location: Jerusalem, temple Imagine Zacharias’ surprise at seeing the angel. Here is a man who is very old. He has probably served in the temple many times. This might have been his only time in his … Continue reading Annunciations
Topic Study: Counselor
(January 2003 TG Entry: Counselor. Prepared for Woodridge II Ward, Ward Conference Talk) Overview Being a councilor can be difficult in some circumstances. Why is that? I would like to explain why I think that is. But first, we must discuss the basic premise of the responsibilities of a councilor. I Basic Responsibilities President Hinckley … Continue reading Topic Study: Counselor
Topic Study: Abrahamic Covenant
Editors Note: This blog entry is converted from a personal study effort which I called the Topical Guide Compendium started in 2002 in which I studied a chosen topic in the Topical Guide of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints scriptures, and attempted to outline all the aspects of the topic into a coherent … Continue reading Topic Study: Abrahamic Covenant
Holy Ghost, Gift of and the Liahona
(January 2003 TG Entry: Holy Ghost, Gift of TG Entry: Patriarchal Blessings) Elder Robert D. Hales has written: The compass on the instrument panel of an airplane gives us our relationship to true north, allowing for the effects of magnetic deviation and prevailing winds that will take us off our intended course. The Holy Ghost … Continue reading Holy Ghost, Gift of and the Liahona
Topic Study: Time
(January 2003 TG Entry: Time See also God, Eternal Nature of) I Measurement of Time Alma taught that time is only measured unto men. …all is as one day with God, and time only is measured unto men. Alma 40:8 But other scriptures teach that the “Lord’s time” is not the same as man’s time. … Continue reading Topic Study: Time
Topic Study: Generosity
(December 2002 TG Entry: Generosity. Thoughts given in Sacrament Meeting, Woodridge II Ward, December 15, 2002.) I Tithing Tithing is one key to developing generosity. 10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will … Continue reading Topic Study: Generosity
Topic Study: Adoption
(December 2002. TG Entry: Adoption, BD Adoption) Continued From This topic can be inserted in the middle of a talk on Abrahamic Covenant: Adoption Overview We are “adopted” into the family of God in two ways: (1) As members of the House of Israel, and (2) As children of Christ. God used the law of … Continue reading Topic Study: Adoption
Kip on Character 