See vision of the tree of life in 1 Nephi chapters 8 and 11. 1 Nephi 11 [33] And I, Nephi, saw that he (Jesus Christ) was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world. [34] And after he was… Read more
Hezekiah was the King of Judah, from about 715 to 686 BC. He was a righteous king. He removed the idols from the Jerusalem Temple. He also restored worship of the Lord. Isaiah 38 [1] In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah… Read more
Naaman was a captain of the king of Syria’s army. Naaman had leprosy, a terrible disease, according to 2 Kings 5. The maid of Naaman’s wife said unto her mistress, “Would God my lord were with the prophet (Elisha) that is in Samaria! for he… Read more
We quote the following verse when we celebrate Christmas: [6] For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father,… Read more
The Messiah Jesus Christ was a suffering servant who sacrificed his own mortal life to redeem men from their sinful state. Luke 4 [16] And Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue… Read more
Adversity is a common theme in the scriptures. Jesus taught “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) James declared… Read more