I’m pleased to have been invited to contribute to this blog. I write doctrinal books on Gospel Doctrine topics, and will be sharing with you from time to time. This week, I thought you might be interested to know the difference between sacrifice and consecration. They are related, but not the same. In February 1831,… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Doctrine and Covenants
Enhance Your Study of Church History with the Doctrine and Covenants Reference Companion
I like reference books. Yes, I was the weird kid who actually read the dictionary for fun. In second grade, I went through the school library’s entire collection of biographies. So, when Deseret Book offered me the opportunity to review the new Doctrine and Covenants Reference Companion, I jumped at the chance. And it is… Continue Reading
Faith in Every Footstep
The purpose: To better understand how the pioneers’ journey to the Salt Lake Valley parallels our journey back to our Heavenly Father and to better appreciate the sacrifices made by the pioneers. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 136 Our Heritage, pages 71-77 Scripture Chain: 1 Nephi 2:19–20 D&C 136:1–2 1 Nephi 17:13–14 D&C 136:22 Ether 1:39–42… Continue Reading
O God, Where Art Thou?
The purpose: To learn to better endure adversity by turning to the Savior.Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 121:1–33 Doctrine and Covenants 122 Our Heritage, pages 45–53 Scripture Chain: Isaiah 53:5–6 D&C 88:6 Hebrews 2:17–18 D&C 122:5–8 Alma 7:11–12 Lesson Links (lesson specific): Teacher’s Manual Link Student Manual Link Brother Beardall’s Gospel Doctrine Outlines James E. Neumann… Continue Reading
They Must Needs Be Chastened and Tried, Even as Abraham
The purpose: To learn about the early Saints’ efforts to establish the city of Zion in Missouri and to renew efforts to help build Zion today. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 101 Doctrine and Covenants 103 Doctrine and Covenants 105 Our Heritage, pages 27–29 Our Heritage, pages 37–45 Scripture Chain: Acts 14:21–22 2 Nephi 2:11 Mosiah… Continue Reading
Establish … a House of God : Doctrine and Covenants Series
The purpose: To better understand the significance of temples and to seek the blessings of the temple in our lives. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 95 Doctrine and Covenants 109 Doctrine and Covenants 110 Our Heritage, pages 33–36 Scripture Chain: D&C 97:15–16 D&C 101:22 D&C 109:12–15 D&C 110:7–8 D&C 124:39 Lesson Links (lesson specific): Teacher’s Manual… Continue Reading
The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast: Doctrine and Covenants Series
The purpose: To strengthen our desire to pay a full tithe and live the law of the fast. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 59:13-14 Doctrine and Covenants 59:21 Doctrine and Covenants 119 Doctrine and Covenants 120 Scripture Chain: Genesis 14:18–20 Leviticus 27:30 Malachi 3:8–12 D&C 64:23 D&C 119 Isaiah 58:5–11 D&C 59:13–16 Lesson Links (lesson specific):… Continue Reading
Doctrine and Covenants Series: Thou Shalt … Offer Up Thy Sacraments upon My Holy Day
The purpose: To strengthen our desire to keep the Sabbath day holy. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 59 Bible Dictionary: Sabbath Scripture Chain: Exodus 20:8–11 Mosiah 18:23 Isaiah 58:13–14 D&C 59:9–13 Mark 2:23–28 Lesson Links (lesson specific): Teacher’s Manual Link Student Manual Link Brother Beardall’s Gospel Doctrine Outlines James E. Neumann Institute LDS Living Meridian Magazine… Continue Reading
Doctrine and Covenants Series: Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts
The purpose: To identify gifts of the Spirit, seek to obtain them, and use them to serve others.Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 46 Articles of Faith 1:7 1 Corinthians 12 1 Corinthians 13 Moroni 10:8–18 Our Heritage, pages 42–43; 47-48 Our Heritage, page 63 Scripture Chain: 1 Corinthians 12:1–12 D&C 46:11–33 Moroni 10:8–18 Articles of Faith… Continue Reading
Doctrine and Covenants Series: The Law of Consecration
The purpose: To better understand the law of consecration and its eternal purposes and desire to consecrate our lives more fully to the service of God.Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 42:30–42 Doctrine and Covenants 51 Doctrine and Covenants 78 Doctrine and Covenants 82 Doctrine and Covenants 104:11–18 Our Heritage, page 26. Scripture Chain: 4 Nephi 1:3… Continue Reading