Atonement and more details

In Mormon 7:5 it states we need to learn of our "fathers" and to become familiar with what happened before. And then, he adds to repent ...

It looks like the affects of sins of the fathers seem to go down four generations in the scriptures, and for a generation to rid themselves, they must be familiar with the past, and not repeat the sins of the fathers.

It's an interesting note.

Dad

Thoughts from Reading

3 Nephi 26:9 we are given only a little to try our faith, there is much more to learn

4 Nephi verse 3: at the pinnacle of obediance, a society obeys the celestial law mentioned here.

Mormon 3:19 - states we will be judged by 12 apostles from our time.

Any comments

Bearing Record

Here are my thoughts. I am currently studying this topic, any help would be appreciated

In 3 Nephi 23: 11-13, Jesus says

11And Jesus said unto them: How be it that ye have not ^awritten this thing, that many ^bsaints did arise and appear unto many and did minister unto them? UAdd a Note

12And it came to pass that Nephi remembered that this thing had not been written. UAdd a Note

13And it came to pass that Jesus commanded that it should be ^awritten; therefore it was written according as he commanded.

Christ has always been insistent that records are kept. Records of everything. In heaven there is a record called the Book of Life where EVERYTHING is recorded. In Revelation we know that we will be judged out of the things written in the books.

Question: Is there a parallel between the record keeping aforementioned and the function of the Holy Ghost to "bear record" of the Father and the Son. What about the Savior "bearing record" of the Father? Ideas?

ps- Happy Birthday to Callie and Julianna!

What's Truly Important to You?

I decided to post a little something I was thinking about while reading 3rd Nephi. It touches on what Cliff posted about Fear vs. Faith. I know I’m far behind on my reading, so don’t judge!

I noticed how in 3rd Nephi the people went through phases when it came to their commitment to the gospel. At first they were empowered and excited about living the gospel, but as time went on they started to get comfortable with their lives and rebel. And once they started to notice the signs of the birth of the Savior, some would repent because they knew they weren't living as they should. Later, they started to separate themselves into different classes or ranks because of their pride. I feel like this reflects our world perfectly. We shouldn't only repent because of fear. We get too comfortable with our lives and get so consumed with TV, worldly possessions, and keeping up with the Jones’, that we need to re-think our priorities. It's easy to get caught up in the world.

Now, I know what you’re thinking, I’m not a good example of this, but I hope to be better. When Cliff first challenged us with this reading assignment I thought, “Well doesn't Cliff know we have lives and babies to raise?!” (I’m only joking Cliff J…don’t be mad). But after reading some more, I’m humbled. The question should be, “How could I NOT have time to read?” So thank you Cliff!

In conclusion, I hope we all don’t get too comfortable with our lives and forget what’s truly important, especially during this Holiday Season.

Method of Baptism 3 Nephi 11:24-25

In 3 Nephi 11 :24-25, the method of baptism is given to the people by Christ.

How many other different methods of Baptism are recorded in the standard works?

Can you find 5 of them, can you find more?

Dad

Cycle of Wickeness - Chapter 5-6

In chapter 5, verse 3. They became righteous (after defeating the robbers).
date in verse 7 - 22nd year after Christ's birth.

Then in Chapter 6, verse 9 - they had 6 years of peace.

Then in Chater 6, verse 14 - they got so wicked the Church was broken up.
The year was 30 years after Christ's birth.

From fully righteous, to fully wicked in 8 years. WOW!

In our reading assignment, find a shorter period for this cycle?

Is there a shorter than 8 year example?

Dad