When reading the suggested scriptures in the study guide, I tried to make a point to read the whole chapter so that I could know and understand the context of the verses.
The first set of scriptures talked about baptism being the only way to our salvation and the gospel of Christ being the Power of God unto the redemption of our souls. I have a few questions about those verses that still need to be answered, so I will study further before I write anything on them.
It reads:
15 Behold, I command you that you need not suppose that you are acalled to bpreach cuntil you are called.
17 And then, behold, according to your desires, yea, even according to your afaith shall it be done unto you.
19 Yea, acleave unto me with all your heart, that you may assist in bringing to light those things of which has been spoken—yea, the btranslation of my work; be patient until you shall accomplish it.
21 Seek not to adeclare my word, but first seek to bobtain my cword, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my dSpirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the econvincing of men.
22 But now hold your apeace; study my word which bhath gone forth among the children of men, and also cstudy my word which shall come forth among the children of men, or that which is dnow translating, yea, until you have obtained all which I shall egrant unto the children of men in this generation, and then shall all things be added thereto.
The scripture in D&C 33 did not strike me as strongly, but the heading contained some good words. It said that as Joseph Smith was recording that revelation he said that "the Lord is ever ready to instruct such as diligently seek in faith".
D&C123:11-17 contain the very reasons for going on a mission. Verse 12 in particular gave a description of the people that I need to find. The verses themselves say more than I ever could.
11 And also it is an imperative duty that we owe to all the rising generation, and to all the pure in heart—
The scripture in D&C 33 did not strike me as strongly, but the heading contained some good words. It said that as Joseph Smith was recording that revelation he said that "the Lord is ever ready to instruct such as diligently seek in faith".
D&C123:11-17 contain the very reasons for going on a mission. Verse 12 in particular gave a description of the people that I need to find. The verses themselves say more than I ever could.
11 And also it is an imperative duty that we owe to all the rising generation, and to all the pure in heart—
12 For there are many yet on the earth among all sects, parties, and denominations, who are ablinded by the subtle bcraftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to cdeceive, and who are only kept from the truth because they dknow not where to find it—
14 These should then be attended to with great aearnestness.
15 Let no man count them as small things; for there is much which lieth in futurity, pertaining to the saints, which depends upon these things.
16 You know, brethren, that a very large ship is abenefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm, by being kept workways with the wind and the waves.
17 Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us acheerfully bdo all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the csalvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.
Jeremiah 16:14-17 talks about the gathering of Israel. It tells of lands that the lord has scattered the house of Israel to, and that the Lord will bring them back to the lands of their inheritance. In reality, there are only so many lands on the face of the earth that they could have gone. I read a set of lectures called the Trial of the Stick of Joseph a short time ago, given in 1954. It quotes from native writings and legends that tell stories from the Old Testament, found in South America when the Conquistadors came. A quote from a scientist on the sight read, "If these people are not the Lost Tribes of Israel, who are they?"
I spent a good three to four hours in the mountains behind the school studying these scriptures and praying for guidance. When I was finished, I did not feel that I had been shown anything great, but now that I have gone back over them a day or two later, I see that I really did accomplish something. The Spirit does bear witness of truth and I pray everyday for the knowledge to help others to search as well.
Jeremiah 16:14-17 talks about the gathering of Israel. It tells of lands that the lord has scattered the house of Israel to, and that the Lord will bring them back to the lands of their inheritance. In reality, there are only so many lands on the face of the earth that they could have gone. I read a set of lectures called the Trial of the Stick of Joseph a short time ago, given in 1954. It quotes from native writings and legends that tell stories from the Old Testament, found in South America when the Conquistadors came. A quote from a scientist on the sight read, "If these people are not the Lost Tribes of Israel, who are they?"
I spent a good three to four hours in the mountains behind the school studying these scriptures and praying for guidance. When I was finished, I did not feel that I had been shown anything great, but now that I have gone back over them a day or two later, I see that I really did accomplish something. The Spirit does bear witness of truth and I pray everyday for the knowledge to help others to search as well.
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