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Gospel Doctrine: The Things I Saw While I Was Carried Away in the Spirit

Our Gospel Doctrine lesson for last week focused on chapters 12-14 of the Book of Mormon, which is the record of the vision Nephi had when he inquired of the Lord to know the meaning of his father’s dream. Chapter twelve specifically deals with the symbolism found in the vision of the Tree of Life, which we know is an allegory of the importance of holding on to the word of God and coming unto Christ, ignoring the pressures of the world and the temptations that swirl up to pull us off the path. In chapter thirteen, we see that … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: The Vision of the Tree of Life

The third lesson in our Gospel Doctrine course of study for the Book of Mormon is called “The Vision of the Tree of Life.” Our recommended reading for this lesson is: Tree of Life (1 Nephi 8:10, 11:8-25) Fruit of the Tree of Life (1 Nephi 8:10-18, 30; 15:36; Doctrine and Covenants 14:7) Rod of Iron (1 Nephi 8:19-24, 30; 11:25; 15:23-24) Mist of Darkness (1 Nephi 8:23-24; 12:17) River of filthy water (1 Nephi 8:13, 26, 32; 15:26-29) Great and spacious building (1 Nephi 8:26-28, 31, 33; 12:18) Lehi had a vision in which he saw a tree covered … Continue reading →

Who’s Who in the Book of Mormon – Brad Ballard

I always get excited when I discover an LDS-themed children’s picture book that I can enjoy with my children, that teaches important gospel principles and yet is presented in a way they find entertaining. I was so pleased to learn about “Who’s Who in the Book of Mormon” by new author/illustrator Brad Ballard. As we open the book, we first note the cute illustrations. They aren’t elaborate, but they’re effective and well-done. I especially liked the sheep, which look like kernels of popcorn with legs. Each page contains a full-length flap which is folded out to reveal more of the … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 15:20-25

Upon returning from the mountain where he met with the angel of the Lord and saw a vision concerning the future of his seed and that of his brothers, Nephi was met by those brothers who were full of questions about the prophecies of their father, Lehi. Nephi is consumed with the Spirit and wants his brothers to understand the importance of the things they have been taught, and so he speaks to them further about the things of eternity. 20. And I did rehearse unto them the words of Isaiah, who spake concerning the restoration of the Jews, or … Continue reading →

The Search for Eternal Youth

Ponce de Leon was an explorer and contemporary of Christopher Columbus. He was most famous for discovering Florida while searching for the famed Fountain of Youth. He never found the Fountain and died in 1521 in Havana. Two nights ago, Barbara Walters did a special on aging. Scientists are now saying that we might be able to live until we’re a hundred and fifty years, or more. The research is showing that there’s a molecule in red wine that prolongs life, and if they can isolate it and concentrate it, it could extend our lives for decades. Other researchers are … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 15:12-19

Nephi is seeking to help his stubborn brothers understand the words their father has spoken to them. Symbolism is not their strong point. 12. Behold, I say unto you, that the house of Israel was compared unto an olive-tree, by the Spirit of the Lord which was in our father; and behold are we not broken off from the house of Israel, and are we not a branch of the house of Israel? 13. And now, the thing which our father meaneth concerning the grafting in of the natural branches through the fulness of the Gentiles, is, that in the … Continue reading →

RS/EQ: The Book of Mormon – Keystone of Our Religion

Lesson #4 in the Joseph Smith manual for this year’s course of study is entitled, “The Book of Mormon: Keystone of Our Religion.” Three years after beholding the Father and the Son in the Sacred Grove, Joseph Smith was treated to another heavenly visitation, this time in his own bedroom from the Angel Moroni, who told him the location of the buried gold plates. When Joseph went to the place described on a nearby hill called Cumorah, he found the plates and was told by the angel that it was not time to take them. Every year for the next … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review: January 21st-January 26th

In case you missed any of the blogs here in LDS, here is a recap so you can stay on top of things. In “The Importance of Families,” Tristi shares an amusing story about her three-year-old and relates it to the knowledge each of us has, deep down, that our family is important. She also begins the new year’s course of study for Gospel Doctrine with “The Keystone of Our Religion,” which is the Book of Mormon. Miriam shares with us her ideas for how to have “Effective Family Home Evenings,” and talks with us about the blessings that will … Continue reading →

Dinner Discussions 2008 Week 3

This week’s dinner discussions were based on lesson three in the manual. When you hold dinner discussions you should keep the tone upbeat and positive. Additionally you may want to choose a monthly theme to discuss or you may want to choose a conference talk to discuss each week. If you have a child in nursery or Sunbeams he learned about the Plan of Salvation. He learned that he is a child of Heavenly Father. He learned that we were sent to earth to gain a body. Heavenly Father wants us to return to live with him. You may want … Continue reading →

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 10:11-17

Lehi has prophesied to his family about the coming of the Messiah, the preparation of the way by John the Baptist, and the destruction of Jerusalem. 11. And it came to pass after my father had spoken these words he spake unto my brethren concerning the gospel which should be preached among the Jews, and also concerning the dwindling of the Jews in unbelief. And after they had slain the Messiah, who should come, and after he had been slain he should rise from the dead, and should make himself manifest, by the Holy Ghost, unto the Gentiles. This all … Continue reading →