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 […]
Gospel Doctrine
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 […]
God Keeps His Covenants Even in the Spirit World
The Psalms are Hymns. After the “Last Supper” Matthew reported the disciples with Jesus “sung a hymn” Matt. 26:30. They would have recited one of the Psalms. In the Jewish tradition a blessing is offered before one eats and a prayer of thanks or grace is offered after eating. […]
The Book of Psalms or Hymns
https://www.jubileeharps.com/quality2.html 2 Samuel 11: It is hard not to love David. Described as “Ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to” [1 Samuel 16:12]. Another translation reads, “Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome.”[1] The New English Bible describes young David as, […]
David’s Agony and Ecstasy
Phases of the Moon New Moon = Crescent Facing Left Quarter Moon Waxing Gibbous Moon [Gibbous is Latin for “Hump.”] Full Moon Waning Gibbous Moon Third Quarter Moon Waning Crescent Moon A “Blue Moon” is the second Full Moon in the same month. May 18th, 2019 is the date for […]
Phases of the Moon and Other Lunatic Things
The scriptures and prophets are clear that coming to this earth was an assignment made by God in the premortal councils in Heaven. “And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, […]
Queen ESTHER and You: Born “For such a time as ...
There are numerous scriptural references to the casting of lots as a way to discern the will of God and decide everything from choosing an apostle (Acts 1:26) to deciding who should confront Laban and request the Plates of Brass as mentioned in the Book of Mormon (1 Nephi 3:11). […]