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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.