“It seems as though the adversary was aware, at a very early period of my life, that I was destined to prove a disturber and an annoyer of his kingdom.” Joseph Smith—History 1:20 20 He again forbade me to join with any of them; and many other things did he say unto me, which I [...]
“Inasmuch as Ye Shall Keep My Commandments, Ye Shall Prosper” 1 Nephi 2:20 20 And inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall prosper, and shall be led to a land of promise; yea, even a land which I have prepared for you; yea, a land which is choice above all other lands. Elder [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Lucifer (Satan) and those who chose to follow him were cast out of heaven and denied the opportunity to have physical bodies. Revelation 12:7–9 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found [...]