Saturday, May 28, 2011
week 5 choice 4
The story of Moses parting the red sea is in Exodus 14:19-30. Of the many miracles that were performed through Moses this was probably the most powerful and amazing. To think that the red sea was parted and the water was as a wall on either side of the Children of Israel is quite powerful and illustrates in just a small way the power of the Lord. I really like this scripture and this story because everything in the Old testament points to the Savior and the Gospel that is introduced to the world in the New Testament during Christ's birth. Obviously the Children of Israel were saved in a symbolic way using water and is pointing towards the ordinance of Baptism. The Children of Israel were saved from captivity (sin) by water (baptism). All of their Captors (sins) were washed away in the baptism of the Red Sea. It all really comes together when you see what the Lord was trying to demonstrate in this miracle with not only his power but a future teaching moment when baptism was again part of the Gospel on the earth.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Week 4 choice 1
1. The people of Israel went from being a respected group of people in Egypt to being thrown into slavery overnight when the Pharaoh who had no ties to them decided that they would be a threat to Egyptian national security.
What I've learned specifically about God and His nature from the given passages out of Exodus are that He is a merciful God that watches over us and answers us when we ask for help in our lives. God specifically heard their cries and was moved to have compassion for them and provided a way for them to get out of bondage by calling a prophet and a person who He was going to help them get out of Egypt.
I think that this is applied in our personal struggles that we have and that we really need to remember that the Lord is there for us waiting for us to ask for help and to give him permission to help us and pull us out of the struggles that beset all of us.
I AM means I exist and is the most commonly used name referring to Deity in the Old Testament. The reason the Lord told Moses to say he was sent by I AM is because obviously this is how the children of Israel knew him.
What I've learned specifically about God and His nature from the given passages out of Exodus are that He is a merciful God that watches over us and answers us when we ask for help in our lives. God specifically heard their cries and was moved to have compassion for them and provided a way for them to get out of bondage by calling a prophet and a person who He was going to help them get out of Egypt.
I think that this is applied in our personal struggles that we have and that we really need to remember that the Lord is there for us waiting for us to ask for help and to give him permission to help us and pull us out of the struggles that beset all of us.
I AM means I exist and is the most commonly used name referring to Deity in the Old Testament. The reason the Lord told Moses to say he was sent by I AM is because obviously this is how the children of Israel knew him.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
week 3 choice 3
A. Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Isaachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin
B. The coat of many colors signified that Joseph was given the birthright that was forfeited by Reuben. There was probably a lot of confusion as to who would get the birthright considering there were 4 first born sons amongst Israel's wives. They hated Joseph because it showed the favor of their father towards Joseph who was the younger brother at the time. They probably couldn't stand to look at him or be in the same room as him so he had no respect from his brothers.
C. Joseph had to deal with hatred that was directed at him because he was given the birthright. Because of this hatred he was sold into slavery. I think that a lot of what happened to Joseph could be taken in our time as the hatred directed at those that have the gospel. Obviously Joseph was different from the rest of his brothers and this favoritism of his father cost him his freedom in worldly things.
D. "The Lord Was With Joseph" Joseph made himself morally clean and did not partake in a desire of flesh when he was tempted with adulterous sex...This allowed him to stay clean before the Lord and able to keep the spirit and the Lord with him. Joseph made this commitment from the very beginning so that it made it easier for him to make the decision when it came to him.
The Lord remained with Joseph because he made the right decisions when temptations came his way. No matter what the consequences that ensued even if it meant going to prison if he didn't sleep with Potiphar's wife. He always remained happy and just kind of rolled with the punches as he lived his life. Eventually it brought him full circle back to his family where he needed to be. The Lord taught him in everything because Joseph let him by keeping a positive attitude and always staying true to the commandments of God. I think that if I follow his example as long as I'm positive and let the Lord lead me to where I need to be by using my agency correctly.
B. The coat of many colors signified that Joseph was given the birthright that was forfeited by Reuben. There was probably a lot of confusion as to who would get the birthright considering there were 4 first born sons amongst Israel's wives. They hated Joseph because it showed the favor of their father towards Joseph who was the younger brother at the time. They probably couldn't stand to look at him or be in the same room as him so he had no respect from his brothers.
C. Joseph had to deal with hatred that was directed at him because he was given the birthright. Because of this hatred he was sold into slavery. I think that a lot of what happened to Joseph could be taken in our time as the hatred directed at those that have the gospel. Obviously Joseph was different from the rest of his brothers and this favoritism of his father cost him his freedom in worldly things.
D. "The Lord Was With Joseph" Joseph made himself morally clean and did not partake in a desire of flesh when he was tempted with adulterous sex...This allowed him to stay clean before the Lord and able to keep the spirit and the Lord with him. Joseph made this commitment from the very beginning so that it made it easier for him to make the decision when it came to him.
The Lord remained with Joseph because he made the right decisions when temptations came his way. No matter what the consequences that ensued even if it meant going to prison if he didn't sleep with Potiphar's wife. He always remained happy and just kind of rolled with the punches as he lived his life. Eventually it brought him full circle back to his family where he needed to be. The Lord taught him in everything because Joseph let him by keeping a positive attitude and always staying true to the commandments of God. I think that if I follow his example as long as I'm positive and let the Lord lead me to where I need to be by using my agency correctly.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Melchizedek
Melchizedek was the King of Salem and a very righteous high priest during the time. The reason that we named the Melchizedek Priesthood after him is out of reverence for the Savior's name.
He was a strong man of faith and worked many miracles and was chosen to lead the city of Salem and because of his righteousness as a leader his people waxed strong in righteousness as well. He was called the prince of peace in his time and I personally think he was a type and a shadow of Christ during that time. He lead the people in righteousness and did a lot of the things that Christ did.
He was a strong man of faith and worked many miracles and was chosen to lead the city of Salem and because of his righteousness as a leader his people waxed strong in righteousness as well. He was called the prince of peace in his time and I personally think he was a type and a shadow of Christ during that time. He lead the people in righteousness and did a lot of the things that Christ did.
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