Mon, Jul 1, 2013, 8:13 AM Why would the three witnesses search out the Twelve.   Here's an interesting quote from the church's website on this topic: Apostle Line of Authority for President Spencer W. Kimball ·      Spencer W. Kimball was ordained an Apostle October 7, 1943, by Heber J. Grant ·   … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 18 and the Twelve

Sat, Jun 29, 2013, 6:43 AM 2 Behold, I have manifested unto you, by my Spirit in many instances, that the things which you have written are true; wherefore you know that they are true. All three of the 3 witnesses acted as scribes for some portion I believe to the Book of Mormon. The … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 18 and Witnesses

Thu, Jun 27, 2013, 11:01 AM D&C 15:6 And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen. … Continue reading Scripture Thoughts: D&C 15 and Rest

Tue, Jun 25, 2013, 9:28 AM This verse is very clear about who created the Earth D&C 14:9 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who created the heavens and the earth, a light which cannot be hid in darkness; This doctrine, that Christ created the earth is not preached by … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 14 and the Savior

Thu, Jun 20, 2013, 8:13 AM The section content description by Elder McConkie is interesting, and caused me to pause: The keys and powers of the Aaronic Priesthood are set forth. Is that right?  Particularly when the section contains but one verse?  This is the whole description of the. Keys and powers of the AP?  … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 13 and the Aaronic Priesthood

Section 12 mostly contains verses found in earlier chapters. They are impressive; they convey the simpleness of the message, and the universialty of the message as well. 7 Behold, I speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires to bring forth and establish this work; I think the addition of temperance to … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 12 and Temperate

Scripture Thoughts: D&C 11 and Justice Mon, Jun 17, 2013, 9:48 AM This morning I feel as if I am engaged in battle; and I am causing a bit of colateral damage here at home because of work. 12 And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C Section 11

June 12, 2013 8:22 AM Scripture Thoughts: D&C 10 and the Future I find this verse interesting 67 Behold, this is my doctrine—whosoever repenteth and cometh unto me, the same is my church. It doesn't seem to tell Joseph he is going to organize a church: it could be intrepeted many different ways. The Lord … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C Section 10

06/08/2013 07:41 AM MDT Scripture Thoughts: D&C 9 and Fear These verses are interesting, dealing with our personal capabilities. The Atonement allows the Lord to not condemn us for things we don't know, and thus we can't do. 10 Now, if you had known this you could have atranslated; nevertheless, it is not expedient that you … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C Section 9

[On January 31 2012, I started e-mailing myself thoughts from my day's scripture study.  I did not do it every day, but 10 to 20 times a month.  At the time I embarked on my detailed study of the Articles of Faith, and the contents of the e-mails until the end of May 2013 were … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C Section 8