3/27/2017 - Section 7:1-8
March 27, 2017 Section 7:1-8 John the Beloved, Linger on the Earth, Missionary Work Difficult and Great, When in Doubt Ask the Lord, Support One Another, Companion Support Might Mean Different Things to Different People, Diversity Is Good, Joseph Smith recorded: “ During the month of April [1829, at Harmony Pennsylvania,] I continued to translate, and he [Oliver Cowdery] to write, with little cessation, during which time we received several revelations. A difference of opinion arising between us about the account of John the Apostle, mentioned in the New Testament, as to whether he died or continued to live, we mutually agreed to settle it by the Urim and Thummim.” History of the Church 1:35-36 And the result of their questions was Section 7. John, the Beloved, lingers on this earth just as the three Nephites do (3 Nephi 28:1-7). He does this because that was the desire of his heart: “ give unto me power over death, that I may live and bring souls unto thee”. (...