(August 2005 BD Entry: Moses) Continued From Oath and Covenant [Forward Reference] I Sons of Moses 34 They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God. D&C 84:34 Verse 34 of Section 84 mentions the Sons of Moses. This same phrase … Continue reading Topic Study: Moses
Topic Study: High Priest – Melchizedek Priesthood
(July 2005 TG Entry: High Priest - Melchizedek Priesthood) II A Brief History The following is from Elder David E. Sorensen, Presidency of the Seventy, from June 2005 Ensign, “The High Priest Quorum” Throughout the history of humankind whenever the gospel in its fulness has been on earth, the Lord has called high priests to … Continue reading Topic Study: High Priest – Melchizedek Priesthood
Topic Study: Work Balance
(June 2005) I Agreement with Employers We cannot steal from our employers. If our agreement with them is to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, we must honor that agreement. To the Bishops of the church, President Hinckley said: I know that the work is hard at times. There are never enough … Continue reading Topic Study: Work Balance
Sacrament: Wounds of Spirit Being Healed
(June 2005 TG Entry: Sacrament) "I am a witness," said Elder Melvin J. Ballard, "that there is a spirit attending the administration of the Sacrament that warms the soul from head to foot; you feel the wounds of the spirit being healed" (Hinckley, p. 133).
Topic Study: Heir
(June 2005 TG Entry: Heir) Continued From Abrahamic Covenant I Abraham Desires to Be An Heir Abr. 1:2 I became a rightful h. II What Promises Are Made to Abraham Gen. 15:3 one born in my house is mine h. Gen. 21:10 (Gal. 4:30) shall not be h. with my son III Christ, The Firstborn, … Continue reading Topic Study: Heir
Topic Study: God, Foreknowledge of
(June 2005 TG Entry: God, Foreknowledge of) I God is Perfect in Faith As I prayed one night I had a new thought. I prayed that the Lord might guide me in my work to do the right things. I said, “Thou knowest the end from the beginning, Lord, please show me the way. Help … Continue reading Topic Study: God, Foreknowledge of
Topic Study: Jesus Christ, Jehovah
(May 2005 TG Entry: Jesus Christ, Jehovah, TG Entry: God the Father, Jehovah) Overview Some have presented the notion that Jesus Christ’s pre-mortal name is Jehovah as a recent doctrine of the church. But modern day revelation makes it clear that it was understood more than 2 millennia ago. I Talmage’s Understanding of Jehovah “American … Continue reading Topic Study: Jesus Christ, Jehovah
Topic Study: Priesthood Service
(May 2005. Given as a Sacrament Meeting Talk, May, 2005, Woodridge Second Ward, Joliet Stake) I Priesthood is the Great Plan of Service President Stephen L Richards, who served as a counselor to President David O. McKay, declared, “The Priesthood is usually simply defined as ‘the power of God delegated to man.’ ” He continues: … Continue reading Topic Study: Priesthood Service
Topic Study: Priesthood Restoration
(May 2005 TG Entry: Priesthood Restoration) I Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood to Joseph Smith Joseph Smith’s and Oliver Cowdery’s understanding of these principles became perfect one hundred and seventy six years ago this morning. As we read Joseph Smith history it becomes clear that their knowledge grew line upon line and precept upon precept. … Continue reading Topic Study: Priesthood Restoration
Topic Study: Happiness
(May 2005 TG Entry: Happiness Given as a talk at Sacrament Meeting at the Watseka Branch, Joliet Stake, on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2005.) Overview Happiness is not some far distant goal. It can be had, in abundance, right now in our lives. It is most-likely to be achieved in the church, and in the … Continue reading Topic Study: Happiness
