8/22/2017- Section 64:1-17
August 22, 2017 Section 64:1-17 JS Translation of the Bible, Forgiveness Required, Mercy, Charity, Love, Holding Grudges, Pride…Bridle it, First, the student manual provides one of the best descriptions of Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible as it speaks of his preparing to move to John Johnson’s house in Hiram, about 30 miles from Kirtland: “…the prophet spent most of his spare time preparing for the continuation of the translation of the Bible. By translation is meant a revision of the Bible by inspiration or revelation as the Lord had commanded him, and which was commenced as early as June 1830.” (p136) It is now Sept 11, 1831. Some of the saints are in Missouri, some are in Kirtland Ohio—so things are in flux. This revelation was given to Joseph the day before he left for Hiram Ohio. The student manual gives a theme to this section, which is “ of you it is required to forgive all men .” The beginning 7 verses speak of the Lord’s mercy toward the people of the c...