Lynne's Scripture Journal D&C

February 7, 2019 Official Declaration 2 Priesthood and Temple Blessings Extended to All, Prophets, Revelation, Plan of Salvation, Eternal Life and Eternal Growth, Testimony, Draw Near Unto Me, I hadn’t realized this before, but the reason for not allowing the priesthood, or the temple ordinances, to extend to all people was based on Abraham 1:21-27. The revelation that was sought, and that was given to President Kimball and the apostles, was that all the blessings and all the obligations of the gospel, including the priesthood and the blessings of the house of the Lord, would be extended to those of every nation, culture, and race. Elder McConkie writes beautifully as he described the events of those leaders, gathered in the Salt Lake Temple, and praying fervently for a revelation. “ On this occasion, because of the importuning and the faith, and because the hour and the time had arrived, the Lord in his providences poured out the Holy Ghost upon the Firs...

September 23, 2018 Section112:12-34 Gospel Plan, Plan of Salvation, Our Turn on Earth, Godhead as our ‘coaching’ staff, This seems to be a section of such succinct and good advice. I don’t know that I have much more to say other than the fact that I treasure these words. V 13 is a verse that I should keep on my mirror during hard and difficult times… “ And after their temptations, and much tribulation, behold I, the Lord, will feel after the, and if they harden not their hearts, and stiffen not their necks against me, they shall be converted, and I will heal them.”… as it will help me to stay strong through rough times.   V 15 “ Exalt not yourselves; rebel not against my servant Joseph ;” V 19 “ Wherefore, withersoever they shall send you, go ye, and I will be with you; and in whatsoever place ye shall proclaim my name an effectual door shall be opened unto you, that they may receive my word.” V 22 “ Inasmuch as they shall humble themselv...

March 3, 2018 Section 88:17-31 Obedience Brings Blessings, Obedience (our obedience) on Earth Prepares Us, Progression is a Journey, Plan of Salvation, Draw Near Unto Him, Whatever our level of obedience on earth, it is our preparation for where we will live when we return to Heavenly Father. When speaking of the earth, v 19 says: “ For after it hath filled the measure of its creation, it shall be crowned with glory, even with the presence of God the Father.” This gives me comfort during those times I feel I can never live up to all the things we are asked to do. But I believe I sometimes misunderstand the timeline. When a kindergarten teacher welcomes her new class, she would never think of expecting them to perform college level work. But she does teach them how to act in school, how to behave toward one another. She teaches the basics with love and patience. And 12 years later, there are those who are ready for college and those who are not. But the hope i...

January 5, 2018 Section 76:1-10 Heaven, Degrees of Glory, Scripture Study, Plan of Salvation, Spiritual Learning, Joseph Smith : “Upon my return from Amherst [Ohio] conference, I resumed the translation of the Scriptures. From sundry revelations which had been received, it was apparent that many important points touching the salvation of man, had been taken from the Bible, or lost before it was compiled. It appeared self-evident from what truths were left, that if God rewarded everyone according to the deeds done in the body the term ‘Heaven,’ as intended for the Saints’ eternal home must include more kingdoms than one. Accordingly, on the 16 th of February, 1832, while translating St John’s Gospel, myself and Elder Rigdon saw the following vision: [D&C 76]”   I read this statement and later I read v 19 “ And while we meditated upon these things, the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings and they were opened and the glory of the Lord shone round about.” This rem...