The ancient sacrifices of Adam and Eve, Abraham, and others symbolized the "great and last sacrifice" which Jesus Christ made when He offered Himself for us.
What Is the Significance of the Title “the Lamb of God?”
What Is the Meaning of the Title “Lord of Hosts?”
The Savior not only has the power to save us, but that He presides over vast armies of angels who provide assistance and guidance to us when we need their help.
What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About the Baptism of Jesus?
In the Bible, the first mention of baptism is in reference to the baptism of Jesus Christ. All four of the Gospel writers tell the story (Matthew 3, Mark 1:1-11, Luke 3:1-22, John 1:19-34). In all four cases, they use the word "baptism" or "baptize" without explanation. They take it for granted that their readers... Continue Reading →
What Is the Tree of Life?
Near the beginning of the Book of Mormon, the prophet Lehi described to his family a spiritual dream he had experienced. The central object in this dream was a tree "whose fruit was desirable to make one happy" (1 Nephi 8:10). Throughout the rest of the dream, groups of people were defined by their actions... Continue Reading →
What Should I Do When There Are Questions I Can’t Answer?
Knowledge does not exist in a vacuum. Concepts and facts relate to one another, and understanding a concept in isolation is likely of limited value. Isaiah taught that some knowledge has prerequisites: Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from... Continue Reading →
Knowest Thou the Meaning of the Tree? – 1 Nephi 11:20-23
20 And I looked and beheld the virgin again, bearing a child in her arms. 21 And the angel said unto me: Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father! Knowest thou the meaning of the tree which thy father saw? 22 And I answered him, saying: Yea, it is... Continue Reading →
Knowest Thou the Condescension of God? – 1 Nephi 11:14-17
14 And it came to pass that I saw the heavens open; and an angel came down and stood before me; and he said unto me: Nephi, what beholdest thou? 15 And I said unto him: A virgin, most beautiful and fair above all other virgins. 16 And he said unto me: Knowest thou the... Continue Reading →
I Desire… I Believe… – 1 Nephi 11:1-6
1 For it came to pass after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceedingly high mountain,... Continue Reading →
As I Sat Pondering in Mine Heart – 1 Nephi 11:1
1 For it came to pass after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceedingly high mountain,... Continue Reading →
The Rod of Iron – 1 Nephi 11:25
25 And it came to pass that I beheld that the rod of iron, which my father had seen, was the word of God, which led to the fountain of living waters, or to the tree of life; which waters are a representation of the love of God; and I also beheld that the tree... Continue Reading →