129th operating temple
Jacob 5:29-51
The Dark Ages. 29-32; Zenos prophesies of the latter-day Restoration. 33-37; The blood of Israel is preserved through the Apostasy. 38-46; Universal Apostasy: All branches of Israel are affected. 47-51; Cause of Apostasy: Branches overcome the Roots. The Lord loves His children but allows us our agency. Who is it that corrupts the Lord's Vineyard and why does the Lord allow this corruption?
In verse 48 what do you think loftiness means?
Alma 47
Amalickiah uses treachery, murder, and intrigue to become king of the Lamanites - The Nephite dissenters are more wicked and ferocious than the Lamanites. About 72 B.C.
DC 45:24-35
24-38, The gospel will be restored, the times of the Gentiles will be fulfilled, and a desolating sickness will cover the land;
Even with all the promises coming to pass, why do people still harden their hearts?
*Verse 29 They turn their hearts from me because of the precepts of men. People are so wrapped up in the ways of man that they don't have time for God. Selfishness is the cause. "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Many perceive not the light.
This section is similar to the Olivet Discourse found in Matthew 24-25. Here are some notes I took after reading the Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual:
There are four signs when the time of the Gentiles is over:
1. The Jews will be gathered back to the land of Jerusalem. (DC 45:25)
2. It will be in a time of great social turmoil. ( DC 45:26-27)
3. The Gentiles will for the most part reject the gospel. (DC 45:28-30)
4. Jerusalem will no longer be "trodden down of the Gentiles" (Luke 21:24.)
May 15, 1948 Israel became an independent nation and declared Jerusalem to be her capital.
Six-day War in 1967 Jerusalem came completely under control of a Jewish government first time since 70 A.D.
General Conference
The Blessings of Worship
Bishop Dean M. Davies
"True worship transforms us into sincere and earnest disciples of our beloved Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. We change and become more like Him. We become more understanding and caring. More forgiving. More loving. We understand that it is impossible to say that we love God while at the same time hating, dismissing, or disregarding others around us. True worship leads to an unwavering determination to walk the path of discipleship. And that leads inevitably to charity. These too are necessary elements of worship."
It has been snowing for over an hour but nothing is sticking. So disheartening. We did have some exciting family news today. Paul got the job at Amazon! He starts on April 2017. He and Stacy are so excited because he will be making a lot more money!
Monument Valley
I changed our Verizon plan today. We now have unlimited data and we are paying $18 a month less. Hoorah!
More snow, but still not sticking. I blogged and watched "My Gal Sunday" a pretty exciting Hallmark murder mystery. Cameron Mathison and Jack Warner were both in it.
I got a call from John Wilhelm today. He ask me to speak in sacrament meeting on April 9th. He wants me to speak on the marriage class based on the new manual, "Strengthening Marriage."
I am happy to do it but it is a little stressful. I have been ask to speak in April more times than I can count. The last two were both in April stake conferences.
This boy can eat a dozen blueberry muffins without even
batting an eye.
I had a difficult time going to sleep tonight because I took some Tramadol a short while before going to bed. Or maybe it was the anticipation of giving a talk.
Fun Photos:
A couple of years ago Max played the trombone.
Our four year old Primary class
Love this photo and this movie!
Dinner at Chili's after I spoke in the Saturday
night session of stake conference.
I loved how everyone supported me.
James had to give me a health blessing
because of an arthritis flare up.
Whispering secrets to baby Lola.
Sweet little Ruby
Jared Ammon, Dobus, toothless Joshua
My girl Trenda
She is amazing!
Indiana Jones
