Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
A Comparison of Book of Mormon, Bible, and Traditional Teachings on the Doctrines of Salvation Joseph F. McConkie Joseph F. McConkie was an associate professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was published. This paper will compare … Continue reading →
Numbers 22:22-34 can bring some interesting responses when teachers ask, “What can we learn from this experience?” I have had some great responses, many of which sound something like this: “Whenever a donkey talks to you, you should listen!” “Don’t … Continue reading →
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I like to teach Exodus 25-31 by first starting out talking about why the Lord wanted them to have a tabernacle in the first place, and then liken this to our day to show why the Lord has us build … Continue reading →
I am doing some work with Exodus 16-20 right now and will be posting some thoughts shortly. I find the parallels between the complainers that followed Moses to the events that are happening today to be striking. Even in the … Continue reading →
In the Exodus narrative where Moses approaches Pharaoh and asks that he let the children of Israel be let go to worship Jehovah, we read in several places that the Lord hardened Pharoah’s heart (see Exodus 7:3; 9:12; 10:1,20,27; 11:10; … Continue reading →
Genesis 49:22–26. What Is the Significance of Joseph’s Blessing? “There are several things to be understood in the prophecy. First, he should become a multitude of nations. We understand what this means. In the second place, his branches should run … Continue reading →
Joseph served as a type for Christ in the following ways: Both were granted a new name: Joseph was denominated Zaphnath-paaneah by Pharaoh (Gen. 41:45) Jesus’ divine name was Christ. Both were good shepherds. Both were known as the most … Continue reading →
I believe that as we read the Old Testament, looking for ways that the events and stories therein show a similarity to the Savior Jesus Christ, that we are reading the text as Nephi directs when he said, “Behold, my … Continue reading →
The final ending of Genesis 37 takes some time to get to, with the reunification of the brothers happening in Genesis 45:1-15. A theme that I emphasize when teaching Genesis 37 and 38 is that the Lord can take something … Continue reading →
Elder McConkie shared 10 keys to understanding Isaiah, and I wanted to share them here. I am grateful to him for his work in teaching the scriptures to all of us! 1. Gain an overall knowledge of the plan of … Continue reading →
Genesis 33 contains the wonderful story of the reunion of two brothers that were at odds. When Jacob left Esau 20 years before their reunion, Esau vowed that he would kill his brother Jacob (Genesis 27:41). After both men have … Continue reading →
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