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KarenI would like here, in accordance with the outline I provided in my introductory post, to address first the question of the “canonical status” of Joseph Smith’s revelations before 1832—that is, before they began to appear in print for the first time. I will also here be addressing the associated question of what was at work in Joseph’s early (that is, also pre-1832) attempts to construct a history of the Church. In effect, the question here is to ask “What was the Doctrine and Covenants when it appeared in its most embryonic state: in the shape of so many manuscript revelations?” Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for July, 2010
What Is the Doctrine and Covenants? Part II.1, Joseph Smith’s Revelations Before 1832
Posted by joespencer on July 30, 2010
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Sunday School Lesson 30: 2 Chronicles 29-30; 32; 34
Posted by Jim F. on July 28, 2010
As the Old Testament tells the history, Hezekiah was the 13th king after David and the 11th king of Judah: David, then Solomon, then Rehoboam (who was king at the time of the split between Judah and Israel, and became the first king of Judah), then Abijah, then Asa, then Jehoshaphat, Joram, Ahaziah, Joash, Amaziah, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and finally Hezekiah. Hezekiah reigned from 715 B.C. to 687 B.C. Read the rest of this entry »
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KD Old Testament Lesson 29: Elisha
Posted by Karl D. on July 28, 2010
1 Introduction
1.1 A Note on approach
These represent the notes I made during my reading of the scriptural text for this lesson. It is not a lesson outline or a lesson plan but really notes about issues and questions that struck me as interesting during my reading. Consequently, the notes do not have a conclusion and very little mention of application. I like to let those things arise while I teach.
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What Is the Doctrine and Covenants? Part I, Introducing the Question
Posted by joespencer on July 25, 2010
Lest anyone be seduced into thinking that the question “What is the Doctrine and Covenants?” is a simple one, I’d like to begin what will become a series of posts on the D&C with a systematic framing of this question. Read the rest of this entry »
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Sunday School Lesson 29: 2 Kings 2, 5-6
Posted by Jim F. on July 18, 2010
A reminder: these are not notes for preparing a Sunday School lesson—though they may help a person do that. They are notes for studying the chapters assigned for reading. Read the rest of this entry »
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KD Old Testament Lesson 28: Elijah
Posted by Karl D. on July 18, 2010
Gospel Doctrine
Lesson: Elijah
Reading: 1 Kings 17-19
1 Introduction
In today’s lesson, Ahab is the King of Israel (Northern Kingdom). Let me back up slightly to the end of chapter 16 which actually introduces Ahab and let’s see how the narrator summarizes Ahab’s reign. Read 1 Kings 16:30-34:
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KD Old Testament Lesson 27: A Divided Kingdom
Posted by Karl D. on July 12, 2010
Gospel Doctrine
Lesson: Solomon
Reading: 1 Kings 12-14, 2 Chronicles 17,20
The reading this week covers the split of Israel into two kingdoms. Jeroboam becomes the king of the northern kingdom (the ten tribes) and Rehoboam becomes the king of the southern Kingdom (Judah). These notes primarily highlight questions and thoughts regarding the introduction of Jeroboam and Rehoboam.
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Sunday School Lesson 28:1 Kings 17-19
Posted by Jim F. on July 12, 2010
Elijah
We know from passages in the New Testament and, especially, from Latter-day revelation, that Elijah is one of the most important prophets to have lived. (In the Jewish tradition, he is second only to Moses.) Yet we know almost nothing about him. Why do you think that is? Read the rest of this entry »
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Sunday School Lesson 27: 1 Kings 12-14; 2 Chronicles 17, 20
Posted by Jim F. on July 12, 2010
The material of this lesson, especially that of chapters 12-13, is important to understanding the rest of Old Testament, for the eighty years that it covers details the split that occurred between the ten tribes of Israel in the north and the tribe of Judah/Benjamin in the south. Read the rest of this entry »
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RS/MP Lesson 14: “Priesthood Organization” (Gospel Principles Manual)
Posted by NathanG on July 11, 2010
This lesson is particularly long and it would be difficult to adequately address all aspects of this lesson in the short time that is usually available for a priesthood or relief society lesson. While the last lesson deals with what the priesthood is, this contains much of the nuts and bolts of how the priesthood is organized today. For the new member it is going to introduce a lot of terms with definitions that don’t always align well with what their experience may have been in other churches. For a priesthood quorum of seasoned members of the church this will be a repeat of what is often a yearly lesson. Good luck to those with the task of leading a discussion on this topic. Read the rest of this entry »
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