SPIRITUAL GIFTS Scriptural References Collected by John L. Lund Genesis 40:8 1. Interpretation of dreams Exodus 28:3 2. Filled with the spirit of wisdom Exodus 31:1-7 (2) Wisdom 3. Understanding 4. Knowledge 5. All manner of workmanship 6. Devise cunning works 7. Work in gold 8. Work in silver 9. […]
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According to rabbinic tradition, Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon in his old age. The word “Ecclesiastes” passes from Hebrew to Greek and eventually to Latin and English as “Leader of an Assembly.” Martin Luther thought of Ecclesiastes as a “Preacher.” The author identifies himself as a son of David with […]
Ecclesiastes as Wisdom Literature
According to rabbinic tradition, Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon in his old age. The word “Ecclesiastes” passes from Hebrew to Greek and eventually to Latin and English as “Leader of an Assembly.” Martin Luther thought of Ecclesiastes as a “Preacher.” The author identifies himself as a son of David with […]
Ecclesiastes as Wisdom Literature
Proverbial Insights into Proverbs A Proverb is a short saying that is widely used to express an obvious truth. 1). Proverbs 1:7. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Also Proverbs 9:10 The word fear in Hebrew in this context means “reverence.”[1] The English word “fear” carries […]
Proverbial Insights into Proverbs
A phrase from the dedicatory prayer of the Kirtland Temple gives a great insight into the purpose of a Temple: “A house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God.” D&C 109:8. […]
Come to the House of the Lord
Elisha was a faithful follower and companion to of Elijah. He was witness to many of the miracles performed by Elijah. The Lord instructed Elijah to anoint Elisha as a Prophet. The very cloak or mantle worn by Elijah was placed upon the shoulders of Elisha and became symbolic […]
The Prophet Elisha (My God is Salvation)
Highlights in the life of Elijah Elijah the Tishbite. Tishbeh is a village in Gilead on the east of the River Jordan. Gilead is a very mountainous and hilly area with countless little brooks and streamlets and caves and trees. One of the major products from Gilead was a resin-type […]
Elijah (Jehovah is My God)
Some Observations and Implications on the Law of Moses in the Book of Mormon Dr. John L. Lund Wherefore, verily I say unto you that all things unto me are spiritual, and not at any time have I given unto you a law which was temporal; neither any […]
Some Observations and Implications on the Law of Moses in ...
After the death of Solomon (Peaceful), his son Rehoboam (A People has been Enlarged.) went to the ancient capital of Shechem and met with the tribal leaders of the tribes of Israel. The leaders asked Rehoboam to lighten the heavy yoke of taxation which King Solomon had put upon them. […]
Divided Israel and the Beginning of the End of Judah ...
Solemn covenants made as mortals with God have eternal consequences. Baptism and all the covenants made with God in the Temples of the Lord are not made “until death do ye part.” God’s covenants are eternal. Alma declared that “Time only is measured unto men” (Alma 40:8). Eternal applies […]