More Than a Label: Reclaiming Our Covenant Origin Story

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We can understand who we really are when we claim the title of “Child of the Covenant.” In Acts 3:25, Peter tells the people of Jerusalem that “ye are the children…of the covenant.” In 3 Nephi 20:26, Jesus similarly tells the people of ancient America that “ye are the children… Continue reading

Ancient Witnesses of Joseph Smith

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Just as we are blessed with knowledge of the past, ancient prophets were blessed with knowledge of the future. Joseph F. McConkie (1941–2013) was an emeritus professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when he researched the connection between ancient prophets and Joseph Smith. Through revelation, ancient prophets learned… Continue reading

Tackle the Book of Isaiah with These Strategies

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At the Lord Jesus Christ’s recommendation, learn to understand the lessons, prophesies, and beauty of Isaiah’s writings by using these strategies. In the Ensign article “Ten Keys to Understanding Isaiah,” Elder Bruce R. McConkie explains that Isaiah was “known [for] the abundance, beauty, and perfection of his prophetic utterances.” Yet… Continue reading

The What, When, and How of the Book of Moses

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The Book of Moses came to Joseph Smith as a revelation from God, eventually sparking the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. Why is it that only The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a book of scripture named after Moses? Doesn’t the world already have books of… Continue reading