Seoul, Korea
37th operating temple
Dedicated: 14-15 Dec 1985
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ Authority of
John 5:22
For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 3:6-25
*Compare with Genesis 49:10,22,26.
This chapter, coupled with Joseph of Egypt's Patriarchal Blessing, are great confirmations to the truth behind the Book of Mormon and the gospel we believe. What are my favorite witnesses I found?
Old Testament
Exodus 37-38
37 Bezaleel makes the ark, the mercy seat, and the cherubims - He makes the table, the vessels, the candlestick, the incense altar, the holy anointing oil and the sweet incense.
38 Bezaleel and others make the altar of burnt offerings and all things pertaining to the tabernacle - Offerings are made by 603,550 men.
Old Testament Favorite Scriptures
Genesis 28:12-14
12 And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.
13 And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;
14 And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
General Conference
Spiritual Eclipse
Elder Gary E. Stevenson
" In my experience in the Church as well as throughout my professional career, some of the greatest, most effective people I have known have been among the most meek and humble.
Humility and meekness fit hand in glove. May we remember that 'none is acceptable before God, save the meek and lowly in heart.' I pray that we will strive to avoid the spiritual eclipse of pride by embracing the virtue of humility."
From "Rescuing Wayward Children:" 'Enos increases his personal sanctification and his power to redeem increases. (p. 112-113.)
Catherine Thomas wrote, "Our ancestor and patriarch Joseph, who was sold into Egypt, was the model for us as he sanctified himself to have a sanctifying influence on his very troubled family and, like his Savior, exercised a saving power on his brethren." We, who are Joseph's children enjoy the blessings of Joseph's sanctification. Just so, parents who are willing to sanctify themselves obtain power to save their troubled children and bless their family for many generations. (p. 113-14 RWC.)
"The Savior's example of personal sanctification teaches us that we can sanctify ourselves and thus sanctify others by focusing on fundamental gospel principles and commandments, such as increasing our obedience, worthily partaking of the sacrament, fasting with purpose, attending the temple, and offering mighty prayer coupled with sacrifice." (RWC, 115.)
I tried working on my blog this morning at 5:30 a.m. but something is wrong and it won't load. I worked on my Primary lesson instead.
I read an article in the Ensign about the 2011 earthquake in Japan. The Lord does perform miracles in our behalf. No missionaries were hurt in spite of the devastation around them.
While reading and studying 2 Nephi 2 I came across this quote in a study guide I am using by Brother Eldin Ricks:
"In Lehi's inspired and profound discourse that comprises chapter 2 we find the theological and philosophical core of the Book of Mormon. Within the limits of this single treatise the prophet explains (a) t he hopelessness of man's plight without a redeemer, v. 5 (b) man's dependence upon Christ for his salvation, vs. 6-9, (c) the legal demands of divine justice, v. 10 (d) the reason for God''s allowing evil in the world, vs. 10-13 (e) the story of the fall of Adam and its purpose in opening the doorway to man's mortality in the midst of good and evil, vs. 14-25 (f) man's freedome to attain Eternal Life through the redemption of Christ, vs. 26-29."
I sure do love studying the gospel. I could probably do it all day but eventually I have to get up and do something. Actions speak louder than words!
We had a busy day here at home. James washed the car so it would be clean for the temple tomorrow. He worked on fixing the brakes on his truck. We both walked, I mended my black sweater that I wear every temple day and Sunday. I also washed my temple dress and cleaned the kitchen blinds and made chicken enchiladas and chocolate chip cookies and worked on my blog and Primary lesson.
Glad I made time!
Kacey's post. Sweet little Scarlett.
Cactus garden at the Mesa, Arizona temple.
Paul's dad Mary and his stepdad
Marvin.
Joie and Curtis's clan.
