These unique study guides will broaden your comprehension of the “Greatest Story Ever Told” concerning the life and ministry of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. They will also have a new comprehension of the progress of the Church after the Savior’s ascension into heaven as the Apostles led the rapidly-growing Church. Lastly, this series provides new depth and understanding to the epistles and the Book of Revelation.
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In these three volumes full of supplemental material, Dr. Randal Chase, a veteran Institute and Gospel Doctrine teacher, shares years of insights into the scriptures by exploring scriptural symbolism, background, culture, and chronology, as well as the words and teachings of gospel authorities.
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This set of study guides includes Making Isaiah Plain and Making Jeremiah Plain: two essential tools for understanding the somewhat mysterious writings of these two major Old Testament prophets.
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Book of Mormon Study Guides, Pts. 1-3. A companion to your study of the Book of Mormon, the Book of Mormon Study Guides from the Making Precious Things Plain Series are a rich resource for teachers, students, and gospel scholars alike. In these three volumes full of supplemental material, Dr. Randal Chase, a veteran Institute and Gospel Doctrine teacher, shares years of insights into the scriptures by exploring scriptural symbolism, background, culture, and chronology, as well as the words and teachings of gospel authorities. These unique study guides of the Book of Mormon provide new depth and understanding to the scriptures.
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In this volume full of supplemental material, Dr. Randal Chase, a veteran Institute and Gospel Doctrine teacher, shares years of insights into the scriptures by exploring scriptural symbolism, background, culture, and chronology, as well as the words and teachings of gospel authorities.
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Guía de estudio del Libro de Mormón, parte 1: De 1 Nefi a Mosíah. Este volumen es el primero de tres sobre el Libro de Mormón. Cubre desde el primer Nefi hasta el Libro de Mosíah. Incluye el viaje de Lehi y su familia a la tierra de la Abundancia a través de la Península Arábiga. Los sigue a la tierra prometida, donde los Nefitas y los Lamanitas se separaron. Contiene las maravillosas profecías de Lehi, Nefi y Jacob. Leemos comentarios del editor del libro, en palabras de Mormón, y seguimos a los Nefitas hasta su establecimiento en la tierra de Zarahemla bajo el rey Mosíah. En total, abarca 508 años de historia Nefita hasta el año 92 DC, cuando comenzó el libro de Alma. La cubierta exhibe una hermosa fotografía de la Tierra de la Abundancia de Scot Facer Proctor.
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La historia de la Navidad: María, José y el Niño Jesús desde una perspectiva personal es un relato conmovedor y esencial de la historia familiar de la Navidad. Centrándose en la vida personal de Juan el Bautista, José, María, el profeta Nefi en América, y el Niño Jesús, que nos recuerda la extraordinaria fe y sacrificios de estos personajes clave en la narrativa sobre la Natividad. Los lectores se sorprenderán con la fe y la caridad de José a María antes de que supieran algo sobre el origen divino de su concepción. Ellos serán tocados por la fe y la obediencia de la muy joven virgen María a pesar de la amenaza de rechazo y la muerte. Ellos se sentirán inspirados por la fe de Nefi mientras rezaban por la venida del Mesías para salvar la vida de su pueblo en las Américas. Los lectores van a tener una nueva apreciación de la condescendencia de Dios Todopoderoso, el Príncipe de la Paz, al permitirse nacer Él mismo en un lugar tan bajo, humilde y sucio. El Dr. Randal S. Chase, un instructor veterano del CES (por sus siglas en Inglés: Church Educational System, Sistema Educativo de la Iglesia) y del Instituto, proporciona información detallada sobre estos eventos que no se pueden encontrar en ningún otro lugar, y lo hace con un estilo relajado y comprensible. Los lectores se encontrarán que han ganado conocimientos y comprensión, que han eludido antes, de esta historia del nacimiento de Jesús. La cubierta exhibe la hermosa pintura del “Viaje a Belén” de Joseph Brickey.
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Guía de estudio del Nuevo Testamento, parte 2: La Expiación Infinita/ Hechos de los apóstoles. Este volumen es el segundo de tres sobre el Nuevo Testamento. Se discute el último año del ministerio del Salvador, Sus profecías de los Últimos Días y la segunda venida, la Última Cena, su expiación en Getsemaní, Su tortura, crucifixión y muerte en el Calvario, seguido de Su misión en el mundo espiritual, Su resurrección , Su ministerio de 40 días entre los Apóstoles, y Su ascensión al cielo. Seguimos el primer ministerio de los Apóstoles, cuando llevan a la Iglesia a un período de rápido crecimiento. Desde el día de Pentecostés hasta la llamada a Saulo, vemos el Evangelio llevado a todo el mundo, incluyendo a los Gentiles tanto como a los judíos. La cubierta exhibe la imagen clásica de “La Última Cena” pintada por Carl Heinrich Bloch en 1890.
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Guía de estudio del Libro de Mormón, parte 2: El Libro de Alma. Cubre los últimos capítulos de Mosíah y todo el libro de Alma. Se inicia con la historia de la conversión de Alma el Joven. Aprendemos sobre los comienzos del gobierno de los jueces. En total, abarca 67 años de historia Nefita desde 130 hasta 63 DC, cuando comenzó el libro de Helamán. La cubierta exhibe una hermosa pintura de “El Título de la Libertad”, de Joseph Brickey.
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Guía de estudio del Libro de Mormón, parte 3: De Helamán a Moroni. Este volumen es el tercero de tres sobre el Libro de Mormón. Cubre desde el Libro de Helamán hasta Libro de Moroni. Incluye el período de la gran maldad, justo antes de la venida de Cristo. Leemos acerca de las misiones de Nefi y Lehi, seguido de Samuel el Lamanita. Se dan las señales del nacimiento y muerte de Cristo, seguidas por su cumplimiento. Ocurre una gran destrucción en el continente americano, y sólo los justos sobreviven en la Tierra de la Abundancia. Cristo se aparece a los Nefitas, les enseña y los cura, organiza Su Iglesia y ordena 12 discípulos para conducirlos.
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A companion to your study of the Book of Mormon, the Book of Mormon Study Guides from the Making Precious Things Plain Series are a rich resource for teachers, students, and gospel scholars alike. In addition, an essential new study guide for the challenging words of the man who Nephi called “the Prophet,” and whose teachings the Savior commanded us to read.
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A must for every Gospel Doctrine, Seminary, or Institute teacher and student. Making Precious Things Plain is a new series of gospel study guides for the four standard works of the Church.
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It covers Church history and the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants from the birth of Joseph Smith in 1805 through the beginnings of the Kirtland and Missouri periods. We learn concerning the First Vision, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, the restoration of the priesthood, and many early revelations given to individual members of the Church.
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This volume is the third of three on Church History and the Doctrine and Covenants. It covers Church history during the administration of all of its Prophet-Prophets since Joseph Smith. It begins with the succession of the Apostles after Joseph Smith’s martyrdom, the building of the Nauvoo Temple, and the trek to the west of the Latter-day Saint pioneers.
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Making Precious Things Plain, Vol. 5 – Covering Church history during the Kirtland and Missouri periods, including a series of breathtaking revelations on temples, the Plan of Salvation, the three kingdoms of glory, the Second Coming, principles of priesthood power, the Word of Wisdom, and the Law of the Church. We also learn about fasting, tithing, missionary work, and enduring to the end.
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A touching and essential telling of the familiar Christmas story. Focusing on the personal lives of John the Baptist, Joseph, Mary, the prophet Nephi in America, and the Baby Jesus, it reminds us of the extraordinary faith and sacrifices of these key characters in the Nativity narrative.
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It covers the life of Christ from his premortal selection as the Lamb of God through His birth and childhood. Then we follow the Master during the first year of His ministry as He is tempted, baptized, performs miracles, selects Twelve Apostles, and then teaches with parables and in the Sermon on the Mount. During the second year of His ministry, He teaches the Bread of Life sermon, is transfigured, and bestows priesthood keys to the Twelve. He finishes the second year of His ministry at Jerusalem, where He declares Himself to be the Light of the World, the Son of God, and the Messiah.
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An unusually large volume, it covers most of the Book of Acts, the New Testament epistles, and the Book of Revelation. We read of Saul’s conversion and then follow him as the Apostle Paul as he takes his five major journeys throughout the Mediterranean area. This volume is the third of three study guides on the New Testament.
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It discusses the final year of the Savior’s ministry, His prophecies of the Last Days and the 2nd Coming, the Last Supper, His atonement in Gethsemane, His torture, crucifixion and death on Calvary, followed by His mission to the spirit world, His resurrection, His 40-day ministry among the Apostles, and His ascension into heaven.
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It begins with a discussion of the importance of studying the Old Testament, and the role of Jesus Christ in the Plan of Salvation and His selection as our Savior in the premortal council in heaven. We read concerning the process of creation, the placing of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and their fall into mortality. We learn briefly about Cain and Abel, followed by brief discussions of all the patriarchs from Adam to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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It covers the period of the Bible from the end of King Solomon’s reign through the end of the Old Testament, including the ministries of Jonah, Micah, Hosea, Amos, Joel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Haggai, Nehemiah, Zechariah, and Malachi.
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We read Moses’ counsel to his people during the final days before his translation. We follow the children of Israel into the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua, beginning at Jericho and ending with the total conquering of all the lands promised to Abraham. We are introduced to the Judge-Heroes, including but not limited to Gideon, Deborah, and Samson. We read of the rise of the prophet Samuel and reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon.
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This volume is without question, the most helpful guide to Jeremiah available today. It unravels the chronological mess that was created when Jeremiah’s chapters were scattered, then recovered in confusing non-chronological order by scribes in ancient Israel.
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An essential new study guide for the challenging words of the man who Nephi called “the Prophet,” and whose teachings the Savior commanded us to read. A companion to the study of Isaiah in the Old Testament and in the Book of Mormon, this volume is without question, the most helpful guide to Isaiah available today.