Mormon 6 (en español) Going into this final conflict, Mormon is about 74 years old. He states, “I… began to be old.” (see vs. 6) Mormon has witnessed the entire decimation of his world. His conclusion at the end of it: O that ye had repented before this great destruction had come upon you. But …
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The Living, the Living, He Shall Praise Thee
Isaiah 38 The start of this chapter, Hezekiah is sick unto death. Isaiah comes to tell him as much and to advise him to set his house in order. Hezekiah’s response a prayer upon his bed. He rolls over the wall and weeps bitterly and asks the Lord to consider the goodness and uprightness of …
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Entered Into the Rest of Their God
Alma 57 I read the accounts of the miraculous preservation of the Sons of Helaman, and I know there are people today that have that kind of faith. I know of stories from missionaries in the Philippines, groups of youth from my time at EFY, and many families across this broad church that have such …
“Many Plants and Roots Which God Had Prepared”
Alma 46:38-41 The bulk of these verses talks about the peaceful passing of many with their faith firmly intact. There is an interesting side thought that gives insights into how it was that so many died of just old age. (vs. 41) Verse 40 talks about how because of the “many plants and roots which …
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