"Freely ye have received, freely give." -Matthew 10:8
Isaiah 59 This chapter starts off with two very simple statements of fact: the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: So the Lord is capable of both saving and hearing. The next verse then states: But your iniquities have separated between you and your …
Continue reading “There Was No Intercessor; Therefore, His Arm Brought Salvation unto Him”
Isaiah 54, See also 3 Nephi 22 (Unlike other chapters of Isaiah, referenced elsewhere in the Book of Mormon, I have not made a detailed study of chapter 54 yet.) This chapter starts with this premise: “more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife.” The meaning that I give …
Continue reading “In Righteousness Shalt Thou Be Established”
Isaiah 31 This chapter feels almost like a reprise or summary of the previous chapter in more succinct terms. Verse 8 talks about the sword destroying the Assyrian, but Isaiah points out that it is not a mighty sword or a mean sword, but that it is nonetheless a sword that they will be fleeing …
Continue reading “The Sword, Not of a Mighty Man… Not of a Mean Man”
3 Nephi 10 Today’s thoughts are more a commentary on the need for scripture study. Before my studies today, I was easily provoked, angry, and vengeful. During my scripture study, I am comtemplating the need for patience, forgiveness, and continuance in the course laid out before me. This particular set of scriptures is curious on …
Continue reading “Unto the Fulfilling of the Prophecies of Many of the Holy Prophets”
Alma 59 Cuando los nefitas pierdan la ciudad de Nefiáh, Moroni y sus capitanes en jefe, empiezan a dudar si podrán vencer contra sus hermanos, los lamanitas. Pensaron así porque tuvieron miedo que tal vez su propio pueblo fuera malo. Pensaron así porque los lamanitas habían logrado éxito en sus diseños contra los nefitas. ¿Porque …
Alma 58 I needed this chapter this morning! And it came to pass that we did wait in these difficult circumstances for the space of many months, even until we were about to perish for the want of food… Therefore we did pour out our souls in prayer to God, that he would strengthen us …
Alma 48:22-25 Estos versículos finales repasan unas decisiones doctrinales que fueron difíciles para los que tenían conocimiento de la verdad. Fue difícil tomar armas contra sus hermanos para matarles, y enviarles de esta vida no preparados de presentarse ante Dios. Se supone entonces que los nefitas entendían que esta vida era un tiempo para prepararse …
(12 Dec 2018) I am impressed by the proactive command that Moroni has taken in defending the Nephites against the Lamanites. (vs. 23-43) I am considering the application of this in my own realms of influence, especially work and family. Freedom only comes in this life, of necessity, through protection from those who would take …