Clark's chronology suggests John the Baptist defense of the Savior occurred in the summer of AD 27. In general, the dates for the remainder of this year appear to be defined simply by lack of content in the Gospels to account for any other activity prior to the next dateable event. The order of events … Continue reading Order of John’s Imprisonment
Millennium
Glen A. Hansen, President of the Chicago Illinois Temple in 2006 quoted George H. Brimhall, President of BYU (1903 – 1921) as telling students at BYU that “The Millennium is on the earth in moments, and the moments are getting longer. (“Long and Short Arrows”, BYU 1934)”
Topic Study: Articles of Faith
(May 2007. Written as a talk for High Council Speaking Assignment in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Used in Woodridge 2nd in August 2009.) I Impact H. Roberts said, “These Articles of Faith were not produced by the labored efforts and harmonized contentions of scholastics, but were struck off by one inspired mind at a single effort to … Continue reading Topic Study: Articles of Faith
Topic Study: Wentworth Letter
(May 2007) I Introduction This is the opening statement of the publication of the Wentworth Letter published in the Nauvoo Paper, The Times and Seasons on March 1, 1842. March 1, 1842.—At the request of Mr. John Wentworth, Editor and Proprietor of the Chicago Democrat. I have written the following sketch of the rise, progress, … Continue reading Topic Study: Wentworth Letter
Topic Study: Hope
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
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
Kip on Character 