Monthly Archives: September 2015

Moses 6:31 I am slow of speech

Posted on September 16, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Henry B. Eyring We need not be overwhelmed with our feelings of inadequacy. Whoever we are, however difficult our circumstances, we can know that what our Father requires of us if we are to qualify for the blessings of eternal … Continue reading →

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The Prophet Enoch – Moses 6:26-68

Posted on September 16, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Bruce R. McConkie From the accounts in the 6th and 7th chapters of Moses we learn his life was one of miracles, preaching, visions, and revelations, perhaps without parallel in all history. He and his whole city were translated and … Continue reading →

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Moses 6:10-25 the Great Patriarchs

Posted on September 16, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The following table is given as a numerical representation of Gen. 5:3-31. The Moses version of this genealogy, which continues all the way to Moses 8:12, does not alter the ages of the Patriarchs. The numbers are the same. If … Continue reading →

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Moses 6:7 This same priesthood

Posted on September 16, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Joseph Fielding Smith It is true that the patriarchal priesthood was handed down from father to son, and that the keys of it belonged to the oldest son by right of primogeniture; but notwithstanding this, all of the faithful men … Continue reading →

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Moses 6: Enoch is in the house

Posted on September 16, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

“Seth and Enoch stand at center stage in this chapter. Though separated by five generations, these two men exerted enormous influence on their families and societies, influence that would carry forward for decades, even centuries… Above all else, these verses … Continue reading →

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Moses 5: The Downfall of Cain

Posted on September 15, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Cain did not fall in a day, rather there were many choices that he made that led to his downfall. I had the students read Moses 5, looking for at least 5 steps that Cain took that led to his … Continue reading →

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Moses 4 and Genesis 3 – The Fall of Adam and Eve

Posted on September 10, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

I use the following charts and quotes when I teach the Fall. I hope that this is helpful to some of you! This is a huge lesson to teach, and it is good to see how the Fall affects us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Fall of Adam and Eve, New Testament, Old Testament, Plan of Salvation | 1 Comment

Heavenly Father

Posted on September 4, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

                      See also: Deification, Divinization, Theosis God is an exalted man Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother How God lost his body Jesus reveals the Father The nature of God The … Continue reading →

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God is an exalted man

Posted on September 4, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens!… If the veil were rent today, and the great God who holds this world in its orbit, and who upholds all … Continue reading →

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The Nicene Creed erased the anthropomorphic nature of God

Posted on September 4, 2015 by LDS Scripture Teachings

“In common with the rest of Christianity, we believe in a Godhead of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. However, we testify that these three members of the Godhead are three separate and distinct beings. We also testify that God the … Continue reading →

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