Gethsemane
Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash There is a big difference in how the rest of the Christian world sees what happened in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how the Latter-day Saints see it. This piece points [...]
Commentary on John 15
Photo by Misky on Unsplash I wrote this commentary on John 15 as a way of explaining to myself what Jesus said to the Apostles the night of the Last Supper. In his words to his disciples Jesus [...]
NT26-2023 – It Is Finished
Week 26 is scheduled for study June 19-25, 2023. How much of the last couple of days in the life of Jesus do you think he knew about beforehand? Did he do anything to avoid what happened? Note: This week's [...]
NT25-2023 – Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done
Week 25 is scheduled for study June 12-18, 2023. This week let's rethink what happened in Gethsemane, what it means to become converted, and the joy that comes from living God's will. Day 1 Take your time reading Luke 22 [...]
The Savior Suffered For Me
This article is the introduction to the Day 2 lesson for Come, Follow Me, week 25 of 2023. The scriptures being studied are Luke 22 and John 18. Christ's atoning sacrifice covered every living soul in the history of the [...]
Peter’s Conversion – Our Conversion
Peter was still able to do much good, even before his wholehearted conversion. We should never forget that conversion cements within us what we already feel. Introduction This article was originally written as the Day 1 entry for week 25 [...]
NT24-2023 – Continue Ye in My Love
Week 24 is scheduled for study June 5-11, 2023. Let's explore what it means to abide in Christ, and how it changes our life. We'll also look at the purpose behind the Holy Spirit. Day 1 As you read the [...]
The Things Pertaining to Righteousness
Photo by Dominik Schröder on Unsplash I was asked what the "things pertaining to righteousness" are. That got me thinking. This is a brief overview of what I found. First response My first reaction to the question was, [...]
NT23-2023 – In Remembrance
Week 23 is scheduled for study May 29-June 4, 2023. Two lessons this week: remember Christ, and love like Christ. The best of humanity is displayed in Christ's personal behaviors. Day 1 As you read about the events described in [...]
What We Can Expect in the Final Judgment
When all is said and done, the chapters used for the Come, Follow Me lessons in week 22 of 2023 are about how our performance and desires will be measured in the final judgment. So if you really want to [...]