zil2 Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Posted December 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jamie123 said: it was known by divine revelation. This. Abraham knew it, and Moses must also have known it, given what all he saw. I expect that at least the heads of dispensations knew it, if not all the prophets. Somehow, it was lost, repeatedly. Jamie123 1 Quote
zil2 Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Posted December 3, 2023 I just created next week's topic. Sorry, @askandanswer, for making it late this week. Jamie123 and askandanswer 2 Quote
zil2 Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Posted December 3, 2023 (edited) Helaman 13 v2-3: Very much like what happened to Alma at Ammonihah, except Alma had Amulek to help him. Apparently there wasn't one worthy companion for Samuel in all of Zarahemla. v4-5: Let the Lord put things in your heart. Prepare your heart to receive what the Lord would put there. Act on the things the Lord puts in your heart. v6: Nothing can save any of us except repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ. v7: Christ's sacrifice and the blessings he offers because of it should bring joy to our souls. And we should want to share that joy. v11, 13: This is always the promise, so repent! v12: Well, there are some righteous. Perhaps more witnesses / a companion for Samuel wouldn't have made a difference. v18+: When you set your heart on something other than the Lord, to the point that it leads you into wickedness, expect the Lord to curse said thing (or your relationship with that thing, or you for loving said thing more than Him), such that you will surely lose said thing eventually. Not really sure what it means to hide up treasures unto the Lord. I know we should not be greedy, but should help those in need and otherwise use what the Lord has given us for his purposes rather than our own selfish ones, but that doesn't really seem to me like "hiding up treasures"... v22: Pride in its various forms and expressions... Be humble, instead! v24: Don't cast out those who teach the gospel of Jesus Christ. v25+: Don't be a hypocrite! v26: When someone points out your sins, rather than being angry, be grateful for help understanding what you need to repent of. v27: Be alarmed when someone says things that make you feel good about your sins! v33: Rather than lamenting later, be grateful now! v37: Do whatever is necessary to not be surrounded by demons!! v38: Quit procrastinating. Helaman 14 v8: Believe. v9: I cannot figure out what "prepare the way of the Lord" could possibly mean other than to clear the path between you and him, so that he can easily get to you and you to him. It seems to me that in a certain sense, this chapter contains everything you really need to know. Also, it highlights the symbolism of the signs of Christ's birth and death - when he comes into your life, he brings light, if forced out of your life, all that's left is darkness. v20+: One could say that the Earth mourned in sackcloth and ashes when Christ died. So, too, we should mourn, for we are the reason he had to die. Of course, we have more cause to rejoice - his birth and resurrection. v28-29: Don't wait for signs, believe. v30-31: Choose well. Edited December 3, 2023 by zil2 Quote
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