shopping” has become so advanced that now even the “Photo experts are unable to tell if a photo has been altered. Technology can also replicate a person’s voice to the point where it’s impossible to tell the difference between a digital voice and a real one. We cling more tightly than ever to the word of God, our must precious Scriptures. Mark 13 and Matthew tell us that “…they shall deceive the very elect, who are the elect according to the This, to some extent, applied to the time right after covenant.” Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD, but is undoubtedly applicable to our own time as well. So, where do we begin with our studies? As believers in the Restoration gospel, we are blessed with more scriptures than the other Christian denominations. That means we have a lot more studying to do! Don’t forget the scripture, unto whom “…for (D&C 81:1c). This applies to much is given, much is required…” many things, including knowing the Scriptures! Let’s start with the Bible. Again, we are blessed with the Inspired Version which contains additional information about many things, including such important topics as the city of Enoch. How sad that other denominations know so little about Enoch and his holy city! The Bible can be a difficult study by oneself. I once tried to wade through Ezekiel by myself. After reading verse after verse about wings and faces and wheels, all going in different directions, I gave up! For most of us, the Bible requires a good commentary. There are dozens to choose from. Matthew Henry’s Commentary is probably the most well-known, but there are countless others. Along with commentaries, there are countless study guides, many written by our own Restoration people. Christiana Salyared’s book is an excellent Men Nearest the Master study of Peter, James, and John. It uses both their own words from scripture and known historical facts about them. The best way to study the Bible is probably in a study group rather than tackling it by oneself. Breaking the Bible into sections makes it less overwhelming. Try dividing it into the New Testament, the major or minor prophets, Psalms or the Pentateuch (first five books of the Old Testament). There has been so much written to help us better
“Photo shopping” has become so advanced that now even the experts are unable to tell if a photo has been altered. Technology can also replicate a person’s voice to the point where it’s impossible to tell the difference between a digital voice and a real one. We must cling more tightly than ever to the word of God, our precious Scriptures. Mark 13 and Matthew tell us that “…they shall deceive the very elect, who are the elect according to the covenant.” This, to some extent, applied to the time right after Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD, but is undoubtedly applicable to our own time as well. So, where do we begin with our studies? As believers in the Restoration gospel, we are blessed with more scriptures than the other Christian denominations. That means we have a lot more studying to do! Don’t forget the scripture, “…for unto whom much is given, much is required…” (D&C 81:1c). This applies to many things, including knowing the Scriptures! Let’s start with the Bible. Again, we are blessed with the Inspired Version which contains additional information about many things, including such important topics as the city of Enoch. How sad that other denominations know so little about Enoch and his holy city! The Bible can be a difficult study by oneself. I once tried to wade through Ezekiel by myself. After reading verse after verse about wings and faces and wheels, all going in different directions, I gave up! For most of us, the Bible requires a good commentary. There are dozens to choose from. Matthew Henry’s Commentary is probably the most well-known, but there are countless others. Along with commentaries, there are countless study guides, many written by our own Restoration people. Christiana Salyared’s book Men Nearest the Master is an excellent study of Peter, James, and John. It uses both their own words from scripture and known historical facts about them. The best way to study the Bible is probably in a study group rather than tackling it by oneself. Breaking the Bible into sections makes it less overwhelming. Try dividing it into the New Testament, the major or minor prophets, Psalms or the Pentateuch (first five books of the Old Testament). There has been so much written to help us better
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