Masonry and the Temple: Is there a Connection?
In the Fall of 2024 I recorded a presentation on the Stick of Joseph Youtube channel discussing the connection between the symbols of Freemasonry and the temple.Continue Reading
What is going on with the Levites
Recently a listener to the podcast brought this question to a message board: What was going on with the Levites during all these different apostasies? Are they the priests that are willingly sacrificing to false idols? I have read that the Levite lineage has been preserved to some degree inContinue Reading
D&C 129-132 Quotes and Notes
D&C 129 – Instructions by Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Feb. 9, 1843 Historical Background When the Prophet first learned these principles contained in D&C 129 is not known. We can be confident, however, that it was some time before this section was recorded. Given that all priesthood and keys restored inContinue Reading
Nephite Baptism
Podcasting certainly expands an audience. Teaching in this format brings so many more people to the discussion, which then lends to more thoughtful questions. We recently had this question from a listener of the podcast: Emily writes: I’d like to learn more about the significance of baptism in the timesContinue Reading
The East Wind – Mosiah 7.30-32
In Mosiah 7.30-32, Limhi talks about the results of his people’s iniquity, one of the results being that they “reap(ed) the east wind” (Mosiah 7.31). What is this east wind that Limhi speaks of? And how did it apply? To me this is an example of Limhi quoting the BrassContinue Reading
Reading the Book of Mormon to Determine its Geographical Context
This article contains links to a few books that have helped me understand the context and content of the scriptures. As an Amazon Affiliate, I do earn a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Click here to see all of my favorite books on Amazon. It isContinue Reading
Most precious/fine steel – 1 Nephi 4.9; 1 Nephi 16.18
“I beheld his sword… the workmanship thereof was exceedingly fine, and I saw that the blade thereof was of the most precious steel.” (1 Nephi 4.9) “I did break my bow, which was made of fine steel” (1 Nephi 16.18) For many years critics of Joseph Smith have attacked himContinue Reading
Skins as Garments in the Book of Mormon
There are basically six passages in the Book of Mormon that deal with “skins” in a way that have racial overtones in the Book of Mormon. They are the following: 1 Nephi 11.13 – Mary, the mother of Jesus, is described as “exceedingly fair and white.” 1 Nephi 13.15 –Continue Reading
What Heaven is Like
A Saint, who is one in deed and in truth, does not look for an immaterial heaven but he expects a heaven with lands, houses, cities, vegetation, rivers, and animals; with thrones, temples, palaces, kings, princes, priests, and angels; with food, raiment, musical instruments, etc; all of which are material. Continue Reading