As Jared and his brother traveled with their families and friends through the wilderness, they carried many supplies with them which might seem unusual, including bees and fish. To carry the latter over land, they prepared a "vessel," which I envision as a large waterproof container, something like a portable aquarium (Ether 2:1-3). When they... Continue Reading →
What Should I Be Thankful For?
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States. In preparation for that holiday, I have been thinking about some of the things I am thankful for. Here are some ideas that occurred to me as I studied the Book of Mormon today: I'm grateful to be alive (Mosiah 2:20-21, Mosiah 7:12). I'm grateful for food and... Continue Reading →
What Are the “Tender Mercies of the Lord?”
In the first chapter of the Book of Mormon, Nephi describes a series of revelations which his father Lehi received. Lehi learns that his city, Jerusalem will be destroyed, and he attempts to warn the people of the city. In response, they mock him, threaten him, and try to kill him. Nephi ends the chapter... Continue Reading →
When They Were Encompassed About – Ether 6:7
7 And it came to pass that when they were buried in the deep there was no water that could hurt them, their vessels being tight like unto a dish, and also they were tight like unto the ark of Noah; therefore when they were encompassed about by many waters they did cry unto the... Continue Reading →
“Surely This Thing Leadeth into Captivity” – Ether 6:22-24
22 And it came to pass that the people desired of them that they should anoint one of their sons to be a king over them. 23 And now behold, this was grievous unto them. And the brother of Jared said unto them: Surely this thing leadeth into captivity. 24 But Jared said unto his... Continue Reading →
Tight Like unto a Dish – Ether 6:5-8
5 And it came to pass that the Lord God caused that there should be a furious wind blow upon the face of the waters, towards the promised land; and thus they were tossed upon the waves of the sea before the wind. 6 And it came to pass that they were many times buried... Continue Reading →
How Great Things the Lord Had Done – Ether 6:30, Ether 7:27
30 And it came to pass that Orihah did walk humbly before the Lord, and did remember how great things the Lord had done for his father, and also taught his people how great things the Lord had done for their fathers. (Ether 6:30) 27 And there were no more wars in the days of Shule; and... Continue Reading →
He Did Thank and Praise the Lord All the Day Long – Ether 6:9, 12
9 And they did sing praises unto the Lord; yea, the brother of Jared did sing praises unto the Lord, and he did thank and praise the Lord all the day long; and when the night came, they did not cease to praise the Lord.... 12 And they did land upon the shore of the... Continue Reading →
They Were Also Taught From on High – Ether 6:17
17 And they were taught to walk humbly before the Lord; and they were also taught from on high.(Ether 6:17)This week, I'm going to focus my scripture study on teaching. Because my church calling involves teaching high school students from the scriptures each morning, I'll be considering questions like the following:How can I help my... Continue Reading →
Taught from on High – Ether 6:17
17 And they were taught to walk humbly before the Lord; and they were also taught from on high.(Ether 6:17)When we teach the gospel of Jesus Christ, our primary concern is to create an environment that will enable each of our students to be taught by the Holy Spirit. Yes, we may state true principles.... Continue Reading →