The Genealogy of Joseph the Carpenter and Jesus (See Matthew 1:1–17; Luke 3:23–38) Elder James E. Talmage wrote: “At the time of the Savior’s birth, Israel was ruled by alien monarchs. The rights of the royal Davidic family were unrecognized; and the ruler of the Jews was an appointee of Rome. Had Judah been a [...]
President Joseph F. Smith Saw Many of the “Noble and Great Ones” in a Vision Doctrine and Covenants 138:53–57 53 The Prophet Joseph Smith, and my father, Hyrum Smith, Brigham Young, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, and other choice spirits who were reserved to come forth in the fulness of times to take part in laying [...]
If We Are Faithful and Diligent, the Savior Will Encircle Us in the Arms of His Love Doctrine and Covenants 6:20 20 Behold, thou art Oliver, and I have spoken unto thee because of thy desires; therefore treasure up these words in thy heart. Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and [...]
Through the Atonement, the Savior Gained Perfect Empathy for Us in All Our Sorrows, Pains, and Afflictions Doctrine and Covenants 122:8 8 The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he? Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said: “When . . . difficult times come to us, we can remember that Jesus [...]
“I Was Answered That I Must Join None of Them, for They Were All Wrong” Joseph Smith—History 1:18–19 18 My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right, that I might know which to join. No sooner, therefore, did I get possession of myself, so [...]