2/10/2018 - Section 84:1-41
February 10, 2018 Section 84:1-41 Draw Near Unto Me, Magnify Callings, Temple Importance, It is now the end of September 1832, Joseph has spent much of his time over the summer working on the translation of the scriptures. And now, many of the men called to be missionaries are making their way back and reporting on their missions. This revelation concerns the priesthood, and the importance of priesthood ordinances and guidance in our lives. Some of the jewels I found in this section: 1) The heading, in describing v’s 102-110 says “ Let every man stand in his own office and labor in his own calling.” I feel the importance of that statement for each of us: serving with all our heart and mind in the positions we are asked to fulfill is a path that will bring us closer to Heavenly Father and closer to our fellow saints. Elder Bruce R McConkie said, “ The gathering of Israel consists of receiving the truth, gaining again a true knowledge of t...