Jordan River, Utah
20th operating temple
Dedicated: 16-20 Nov 1981
By: Marion G. Romney
Jesus Christ, Creation
3 Nephi 9:15
Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.
Book of Mormon
Alma 25:1-17
* How were Abinadi's prophecies fulfilled?
- The Lord sends His prophets to serve as His messengers and make His will known. Sometimes they predict future events. Alma 25 is the fulfillment of Abinadi's prophecy from Mosiah 17:14-19. Please think and reflect on counsel of today's prophets.
Old Testament
1 Chronicles 23-24
23 Solomon is made king - The Levites are numbered and assigned their various religious duties.
24 The sons of Aaron and the rest of the sons of Levi are divided into groups and assigned their duties by lot.
General Conference
Precious Gifts from God
President M. Russell Ballard
"Given the reality of our human weaknesses and shortcomings, how do we move forward in supporting and sustaining each other? It begins with faith - real, sincere faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith in the Savior is the first principles of the doctrine and gospel of Christ.
If we have faith as small as a mustard seed, the Lord can help us remove the mountains of discouragement and doubt in the tasks ahead of us as we serve with God's children, including family members, Church members, and those who are not yet members of the Church."
The Messianic Expectation in the New Testament
Other messianic prophecies revealed the life and mission of the Messiah in definite detail. Those who believed in Christ saw the fulfillment of these prophecies in his life. The writers of the four Gospels in the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John pointed out how Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies that referred to the coming Messiah. For example, Jesus was to be born in Bethlehem of Judea (compare Micah 5:2 with Matthew 2:1-6), would be an object of great adoration (compare Psalm 72:10 with Matthew 2:1-11), would be preceded by a forerunner (compare Isaiah 40:3 and Malachi 3:1 with Luke 1:17 and Matthew 3:1-3).
His ministry was to begin in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1-2, Matt 4:12, 16-23), he would teach in parables (Psalm 78:2, Matt 13:34-35). His ministry would be marked by miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6, Matt 11:4-5) and by rejection of his message (Psalm 69:8, Isaiah 53:3, John 1:11, John 7:5). Near the end, Messiah would enter Jerusalem in triumph on the back of an ass (Zechariah 11:12, Matt 26:15), would be sold for thirty pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12, Matt 26:15), would be betrayed by a close friend (Psalm 41:9, 55:12-14, John 13:18, 21), and would be deserted by his associates (Zechariah 13:7, Matt 26:31-56). He would be smitten on the cheek (Micah 5:1, Matt 27:30), spat upon (Isaiah 50:6, Matt 27:30), mocked (Psalm 22:7-8, Matt 27:31, 39-44), and beaten (Isaiah 50:6, Matt 26:67; 27:26, 30). His hands and feet were to be pierced (Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10, John 19:33-37); yet, not a bone in his body would be broken (Psalm 34:20, John 19:33-36). He would be numbered with transgressors (Isaiah 53:9, Matt 27:38). He would be given vinegar to drink (Psalm 69:21, Matt 27:34) while thirsting and in pain (Psalm 22:15, John 19:28). When dead, he would be buried with the rich (Isaiah 53:12, Matt 27:57-60); but his body would not see corruption (Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:31), for he would rise from death (Psalm 2:7; 16:10, Acts 13:33), making it possible for all the dead to rise (Isaiah 26:19, Daniel 12:2, Matt 27:52-53).
From a modern point of view, it hardly seems possible that so many signs could be overlooked by so many, but as the Savior himself said, they were spiritually blind (Matt 15:14).
I crawled out of bed at 5:25 to prepare my Relief Society Council Meeting agenda. (Is that what you call it?)
I worked until it was time for me to get ready for Church.
We had lots of visitors in our ward as we always do on a holiday weekend. The DeWitts are back from their mission at the Taipei, Taiwan temple and they brought much of their fan club with them, kids and spouses, and grandkids from Gilbert. They all went to the Taylor rodeo yesterday. Brother DeWitt says it's like a mutual activity because they start the rodeo with a prayer and they talk alot about liberty. Both Brother and Sister DeWitt bore their testimonies in sacrament meeting. It was nice.
We were asked to pray for moisture, attend the temple, and pray for Sister Peeler and Brother Loran DeWitt who had an accident several months ago and is still not doing well. We were also asked to pray for Brother Sean Bowen's father.
Elder Bernecker bore his testimony. Yesterday at our dinner he asked Chuck if they could teach him the discussions and Chuck said no. I think he has heard the discussions many times. I am not sure what is holding him back. Anyway, Elder Bernecker's testimony was solid and doctrinally based.
I also love when Jackson Allen bears his testimony because I always feel the Spirit, as I did today. He is such a great young man. He told about going through the temple in Canada with all of his siblings and his parents and how wonderful it was.
During Sunday School I was in the Relief Society room writing the names of the young women who will be ministering sisters on the chalkboard. There are 12 of them. I don't know Jennifer G. so I spoke with her mom and found out some things about her.
The Primary needed help from the young women today so as if it were planned, the young women leaders came in to Relief Society today. It felt like Heavenly Father had planned it.
The meeting went well today with lots of participation.
James was set apart after the block today by Brother Thompson.
The Peeler's are in the valley so of course we did not take the sacrament in today.
We were going to wait until 2 p.m. to break our fast but James needed to take something for pain so we broke it a little sooner.
We had leftover pork chops, etc., for dinner. Afterwards we took a nap. James is leaving for the valley this afternoon. Alice W. had surgery on her foot and I told her mom we would bring her cookies, so I made her some chocolate chip cookies. I also made some for her brother Zemira who has missed church the past two weeks because of red dots all over his body. He has a bad case of mersa.
James left with the cookies around 3 and went straight to the valley afterwards. He said he wanted to go to bed by 7 because he is getting up at 3 a.m. for work.
I finished reading my scriptures and listened to a conference talk and then Kerri H. came over to bring me a card to sign for Laurann who is our secretary who is being released. Kerri is going to be gone from July 9th - 13th and her mom is pretty stressed about it.
Kerri is worried about her and I told her I would take care of her mom while she was gone.
I watched a Hallmark movie and the finale of The Good Witch. Something I usually don't do on Sunday, but I was lonely. I also worked on my blog. I was in bed by ten.
I worked until it was time for me to get ready for Church.
We had lots of visitors in our ward as we always do on a holiday weekend. The DeWitts are back from their mission at the Taipei, Taiwan temple and they brought much of their fan club with them, kids and spouses, and grandkids from Gilbert. They all went to the Taylor rodeo yesterday. Brother DeWitt says it's like a mutual activity because they start the rodeo with a prayer and they talk alot about liberty. Both Brother and Sister DeWitt bore their testimonies in sacrament meeting. It was nice.
We were asked to pray for moisture, attend the temple, and pray for Sister Peeler and Brother Loran DeWitt who had an accident several months ago and is still not doing well. We were also asked to pray for Brother Sean Bowen's father.
Elder Bernecker bore his testimony. Yesterday at our dinner he asked Chuck if they could teach him the discussions and Chuck said no. I think he has heard the discussions many times. I am not sure what is holding him back. Anyway, Elder Bernecker's testimony was solid and doctrinally based.
I also love when Jackson Allen bears his testimony because I always feel the Spirit, as I did today. He is such a great young man. He told about going through the temple in Canada with all of his siblings and his parents and how wonderful it was.
During Sunday School I was in the Relief Society room writing the names of the young women who will be ministering sisters on the chalkboard. There are 12 of them. I don't know Jennifer G. so I spoke with her mom and found out some things about her.
The Primary needed help from the young women today so as if it were planned, the young women leaders came in to Relief Society today. It felt like Heavenly Father had planned it.
The meeting went well today with lots of participation.
James was set apart after the block today by Brother Thompson.
The Peeler's are in the valley so of course we did not take the sacrament in today.
We were going to wait until 2 p.m. to break our fast but James needed to take something for pain so we broke it a little sooner.
We had leftover pork chops, etc., for dinner. Afterwards we took a nap. James is leaving for the valley this afternoon. Alice W. had surgery on her foot and I told her mom we would bring her cookies, so I made her some chocolate chip cookies. I also made some for her brother Zemira who has missed church the past two weeks because of red dots all over his body. He has a bad case of mersa.
James left with the cookies around 3 and went straight to the valley afterwards. He said he wanted to go to bed by 7 because he is getting up at 3 a.m. for work.
I finished reading my scriptures and listened to a conference talk and then Kerri H. came over to bring me a card to sign for Laurann who is our secretary who is being released. Kerri is going to be gone from July 9th - 13th and her mom is pretty stressed about it.
Kerri is worried about her and I told her I would take care of her mom while she was gone.
I watched a Hallmark movie and the finale of The Good Witch. Something I usually don't do on Sunday, but I was lonely. I also worked on my blog. I was in bed by ten.
Happy Birthday Max!
Go kart riding for Max's 15th birthday!
Max is cool.
This dog wants to be coool like Max.
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