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1 Ne 20:1-5

2006-03-15T14:56:48Z

128.163.123.33: /* Questions */moved question from previous chapter and formatting

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== Questions ==
===Verse 3-4===
*Do these verses help us understand why Nephi is reading from Isaiah?
===Verse 4===
*Is "thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass" Isaiah's way of saying "stiff-necked" and "hard-headed"?
===Verse 5===
*Who is Isaiah referring to when he says "before it came to pass I showed them thee"? Also what does Isaiah mean when he says that some will say that "mine idol hath done them, and my graven image"? What is being blamed on the graven images?

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== Exegesis ==
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Site:Other LDS resources

2005-07-27T19:29:31Z

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A list of other LDS resources available on the web:

* [http://www.bordeglobal.com/ldssearch/ldslinks/linkmat.cgi LDS Search Engine]
* [http://speeches.byu.edu Speeches] This site contains recordings for many speeches delivered at BYU including some devotional addresses (text is also provided for some of these)
* [http://web.byui.edu/presentations/ BYU-Idaho Devotional and Speeches]Clicking on List past will show which speeches have audio/text
* [http://lds.org/library/page/display/0,7098,5344-1-2783-1,00.html Recent Addresses] This page provides links to transcripts of recent addresses given by Church leaders.

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D&C 89:1-3

2005-06-17T18:15:23Z

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== Questions ==
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== Lexical notes ==
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== Exegesis ==
The Word of Wisdom is such a wonderful law and promise. In just a few short verses, the Lord teaches us how we should live our lives from the standpoint of physical nourishment, but of course attached with a spirtual promise. As is the case with everything in the Lord's gospel and kingdom on earth, the Word of Wisdom is orderly, and relevant for our time: "showing forth the order and will of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days."

Just as the Law of Moses was relevant to the people of that time, with all its specific instructions on what to eat and what not to eat, the Word of Wisdom teaches us that we do need specific instructions on what not to take into our bodies (though even there many things are left for our interpretation). And like the Law of Moses we do need encouragement on the good things we should eat - grains, fruits, vegetables, and some meat - which by doing are fulfiling God's purposes for which they were created.

By worldly standards, some commandments of God are difficult to see the direct benefit or reward from doing them. The Word of Wisdom, however, is one of the easier ones. If we eat right and don't partake of the bad things, we're healthier, and it's obvious to us and the outside world that we have been blessed by keeping this commandment.

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D&C 59:1-5

2005-04-27T13:25:10Z

128.163.123.33: moving exegesis to D&C 59:23, restoring Lexical Notes

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D&C 59:1-5

2005-04-27T13:22:14Z

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D&C 59:21-24

2005-04-27T13:21:08Z

128.163.123.33: /* Exegesis */

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== Exegesis ==
In D&C 59:23, the Lord promises us that if we're faithful we'll receive "his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come." In my footnotes I have a note about this verse that I believe came from a college religion professor: "Teach a sermon." This is such a prfound verse full that can be expanded upon, that a whole talk could be dedicated to the topic. In fact, one was: Pres. Marion G. Romney spoke about this verse in the 1949 Oct. conference. Some of the text of that talk is reprinted in the Doctrine & Covenants Student Manual (Religion 324-325, Copyright 1981.) Pres. Romney says "Through sefl-disciple and devotion we must demonstrate to the Lord that we are willing to serve him under all circumstances. When we have done this, we shall receive an assurance that we shall have eternal life in the world to come. Then we shall have peace in this world..."

I find it interesting that the peace in this world won't truly come until *after* we have received the assurance of eternal life. I guess it's hard to have real peace without first knowing who we are, why we're here, and where we're going. Pres. Romeny further explains the different between the peace the world offers, and the peace the Savior offers. And he explains what it means to have your calling and election made sure. --[[User:StevenRJensen|StevenRJensen]] 15:10, 27 Apr 2005 (CEST)

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D&C 59:1-5

2005-04-27T13:20:31Z

128.163.123.33: /* Exegesis */

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In D&C 59:23, the Lord promises us that if we're faithful we'll receive "his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come." In my footnotes I have a note about this verse that I believe came from a college religion professor: "Teach a sermon." This is such a prfound verse full that can be expanded upon, that a whole talk could be dedicated to the topic. In fact, one was: Pres. Marion G. Romney spoke about this verse in the 1949 Oct. conference. Some of the text of that talk is reprinted in the Doctrine & Covenants Student Manual (Religion 324-325, Copyright 1981.) Pres. Romney says "Through sefl-disciple and devotion we must demonstrate to the Lord that we are willing to serve him under all circumstances. When we have done this, we shall receive an assurance that we shall have eternal life in the world to come. Then we shall have peace in this world..."

I find it interesting that the peace in this world won't truly come until *after* we have received the assurance of eternal life. I guess it's hard to have real peace without first knowing who we are, why we're here, and where we're going. Pres. Romeny further explains the different between the peace the world offers, and the peace the Savior offers. And he explains what it means to have your calling and election made sure. --[[User:StevenRJensen|StevenRJensen]] 15:10, 27 Apr 2005 (CEST)

== Exegesis ==
In D&C 59:23, the Lord promises us that if we're faithful we'll receive "his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come." In my footnotes I have a note about this verse that I believe came from a college religion professor: "Teach a sermon." This is such a prfound verse full that can be expanded upon, that a whole talk could be dedicated to the topic. In fact, one was: Pres. Marion G. Romney spoke about this verse in the 1949 Oct. conference. Some of the text of that talk is reprinted in the Doctrine & Covenants Student Manual (Religion 324-325, Copyright 1981.) Pres. Romney says "Through sefl-disciple and devotion we must demonstrate to the Lord that we are willing to serve him under all circumstances. When we have done this, we shall receive an assurance that we shall have eternal life in the world to come. Then we shall have peace in this world..."

I find it interesting that the peace in this world won't truly come until *after* we have received the assurance of eternal life. I guess it's hard to have real peace without first knowing who we are, why we're here, and where we're going. Pres. Romeny further explains the different between the peace the world offers, and the peace the Savior offers. And he explains what it means to have your calling and election made sure. --[[User:StevenRJensen|StevenRJensen]] 15:10, 27 Apr 2005 (CEST)

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Talk:Jacob 1:1-5

2005-04-14T14:33:57Z

128.163.123.33: further discussion of anxiety and faith

I think anxiety in verse 5 is best thought of as care for, or, as [http://webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=anxious Merriam-Webster] indicates for anxious, ardently or earnestly wishing. Jacob, like Nephi in [[1 Ne 10:17|1 Nephi 10:17]] and the beginning of [[1 Ne 11|1 Nephi 11]], had strong desires to know the things of the Lord; he also desired to know, like many prophets, what would become of the people he loved--his people. Jacob's sermons indicate that he was successful in learning truths about the creation, the fall and the atonement.
: Hi 128.163.123.33, In verse when Jacob says "because of faith and great anxiety" do you think Jacob is referring to his own faith and anxiety? --[[User:Matthewfaulconer|Matthew Faulconer]] 07:00, 14 Apr 2005 (CEST)

You raise a good question. Jacob clearly states that the resultant manifestations were made to us (some plural group), "because of faith and great anxiety." Jacob in [[2 Ne 6:3]] makes clear that he had great anxiety for his people. However, I think your question clarifies the situation. It seems similar to Enos' experience in praying that the records would be preserved and brought to the Lamanites [[Enos 1:16]]; he was told that this was the same desire his fathers had and that their faith was great, like his own. Did the Lord previously promise the preservation of the records, or did Enos' request push it over the top (so to speak). The situation with Jacob may have been similar; it may have been the collective faith and anxiety of those spiritually responsible for the people (Lehi, Nephi, Jacob) that led to the manifestation. It still seems like I am missing an important application or insight from these verses.

D&C 121:34-46

2005-04-13T18:37:48Z

128.163.123.33: /* Related links */

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== Questions ==
* Verse 41: What does it mean to say that "no power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood?" Consider the Bishopric in any ward. Isn't it by virtue of the priesthood that they have power and influence within the ward? Is that wrong?
* Verse 45: What is the "doctrine of the priesthood?"
* Does this doctrine differ from the doctrine of the gospel? Is it a subset? A superset?

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== Exegesis ==
In verse 45 we are told that if we "let virtue garnish [our] thoughts unceasingly" our confidence will "wax strong in the presence of God." It is helpful to understand this scripture by also thinking about what happens in the reverse case. The scriptures tell us that the reverse is also true--that unvirtuous thoughts (and actions) cause us to lack confidence in the presence of God. For example, [[Alma 12:14]] specifically makes the connection between thoughts that condemn us and wanting to hide from the presence of the Lord.

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Bruce R. McConkie's April 1982 General Conference address is titled ''Doctrine of the Priesthood'', it can be found in the [[http://library.lds.org May Ensign 1982]]

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Talk:Jacob 1:1-5

2005-04-13T15:12:30Z

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I think anxiety in verse 5 is best thought of as care for, or, as [[http://webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=anxious Merriam-Webster]] indicates for anxious, ardently or earnestly wishing. Jacob, like Nephi in [[http://feastupontheword.org/1_Ne_10:16-22 1 Nephi 10:17]] and the beginning of [[http://feastupontheword.org/1_Ne_11:1-5 1 Nephi 11]], had strong desires to know the things of the Lord; he also desired to know, like many prophets, what would become of the people he loved--his people. Jacob's sermons indicate that he was successful in learning truths about the creation, the fall and the atonement.

Talk:Jacob 1:1-5

2005-04-13T15:11:18Z

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Talk:Jacob 1:1-5

2005-04-13T15:10:50Z

128.163.123.33: thought on anxiety

I think anxiety in verse 5 is best thought of as care for, or, as [[http://webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=anxious Merriam-Webster]] indicates for anxious, ardently or earnestly wishing. Jacob, like Nephi in [[http://feastupontheword.org/1_Ne_10:16-22 1 Nephi 10:17]] and the beginning of [[http://feastupontheword.org/1_Ne_11:1-5 1 Nephi 11]], had strong desires to know the things of the Lord; he also desired to know, like many prophets, what would become of the people he loved--his people. Jacob's sermons seem to indicate that he was successful in learning truths about the creation, the fall and the atonement.

It is more difficult to know the level of desire or anxiety one seems to need to attain these same insights.

Jacob 1:1-5

2005-04-12T21:04:28Z

128.163.123.33: /* Questions */ concerning anxiety

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== Questions ==
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*What does ''anxiety'' mean in the context of v. 5?

*Is a similar ''anxiety'' found in other scriptural accounts where revelation is received?

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