Jesus Christ: A Scripture Study by Topic

Each topic begins with a short listening focus, followed by all the scripture verses collected under that topic. The listening focuses are study introductions, not scripture quotations. The scriptures themselves are read in full.

Topic one. Jesus Christ, Advocate.

Listening focus. An advocate speaks on behalf of another. Listen for how Jesus Christ intercedes with the Father on our behalf.

The scripture readings for this topic now begin.

Hebrews, chapter seven, verse twenty-five.

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Hebrews, chapter nine, verse twenty-four.

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

First John, chapter two, verse one.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse nine.

Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse eight.

And thus God breaketh the bands of death, having gained the victory over death; giving the Son power to make intercession for the children of men—

Moroni, chapter seven, verse twenty-eight.

For he hath answered the ends of the law, and he claimeth all those who have faith in him; and they who have faith in him will cleave unto every good thing; wherefore he advocateth the cause of the children of men; and he dwelleth eternally in the heavens.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse five.

Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father; and it is his good will to give you the kingdom.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-two, verse three.

And Ziba Peterson also shall go with them; and I myself will go with them and be in their midst; and I am their advocate with the Father, and nothing shall prevail against them.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse three.

Listen to him who is the advocate with the Father, who is pleading your cause before him—

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-two, verse one.

Behold, and hearken, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, your advocate, who knoweth the weakness of man and how to succor them who are tempted.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred ten, verse four.

I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-eight, verse four.

I am the same which have taken the Zion of Enoch into mine own bosom; and verily, I say, even as many as have believed in my name, for I am Christ, and in mine own name, by the virtue of the blood which I have spilt, have I pleaded before the Father for them.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Advocate.

Topic two. Jesus Christ, Anointed, the.

Listening focus. The title Messiah means the Anointed One. Listen for how these passages identify Jesus as the promised Messiah.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-one, verse one.

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Luke, chapter four, verse eighteen.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Acts, chapter four, verse twenty-seven.

For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

Daniel, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse sixteen.

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Mark, chapter eight, verse twenty-nine.

And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse twenty.

Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse sixty-one.

But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Luke, chapter four, verse forty-one.

And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

John, chapter one, verse forty-one.

He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

John, chapter four, verse twenty-five.

The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

John, chapter four, verse forty-two.

And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

John, chapter twenty, verse thirty-one.

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Acts, chapter four, verse twenty-seven.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Philippians, chapter two, verse eleven.

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse four.

Yea, even six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem, a prophet would the Lord God raise up among the Jews—even a Messiah, or, in other words, a Savior of the world.

First Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse thirteen.

And now, the thing which our father meaneth concerning the grafting in of the natural branches through the fulness of the Gentiles, is, that in the latter days, when our seed shall have dwindled in unbelief, yea, for the space of many years, and many generations after the Messiah shall be manifested in body unto the children of men, then shall the fulness of the gospel of the Messiah come unto the Gentiles, and from the Gentiles unto the remnant of our seed—

Second Nephi, chapter one, verse ten.

But behold, when the time cometh that they shall dwindle in unbelief, after they have received so great blessings from the hand of the Lord—having a knowledge of the creation of the earth, and all men, knowing the great and marvelous works of the Lord from the creation of the world; having power given them to do all things by faith; having all the commandments from the beginning, and having been brought by his infinite goodness into this precious land of promise—behold, I say, if the day shall come that they will reject the Holy One of Israel, the true Messiah, their Redeemer and their God, behold, the judgments of him that is just shall rest upon them.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse six.

Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse twenty-six.

And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they are redeemed from the fall they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon, save it be by the punishment of the law at the great and last day, according to the commandments which God hath given.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse fourteen.

And behold it shall come to pass that after the Messiah hath risen from the dead, and hath manifested himself unto his people, unto as many as will believe on his name, behold, Jerusalem shall be destroyed again; for wo unto them that fight against God and the people of his church.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse eighteen.

Wherefore, he shall bring forth his words unto them, which words shall judge them at the last day, for they shall be given them for the purpose of convincing them of the true Messiah, who was rejected by them; and unto the convincing of them that they need not look forward any more for a Messiah to come, for there should not any come, save it should be a false Messiah which should deceive the people; for there is save one Messiah spoken of by the prophets, and that Messiah is he who should be rejected of the Jews.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse eight.

And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse one.

I am Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord; yea, even I am he, the beginning and the end, the Redeemer of the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-eight, verse one.

Thus saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, the Great I Am, Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the same which looked upon the wide expanse of eternity, and all the seraphic hosts of heaven, before the world was made;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse seven.

For verily I say unto you that I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the light and the life of the world—a light that shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehend it not.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, I who speak even by the voice of my Spirit, even Alpha and Omega, your Lord and your God— Moses, chapter seven, verse fifty-three.

And the Lord said: Blessed is he through whose seed Messiah shall come; for he saith—I am Messiah, the King of Zion, the Rock of Heaven, which is broad as eternity; whoso cometh in at the gate and climbeth up by me shall never fall; wherefore, blessed are they of whom I have spoken, for they shall come forth with songs of everlasting joy.

Genesis, chapter forty-nine, verse ten.

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Isaiah, chapter ten, verse twenty-seven.

And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Isaiah, chapter eleven, verse one.

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

John, chapter one, verse forty-nine.

Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

Acts, chapter three, verse fifteen.

And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses

Acts, chapter five, verse thirty-one.

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Hebrews, chapter two, verse ten.

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse two.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty, verse twenty-seven.

And it shall come to pass in that day that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse twenty-two.

Wherefore, be subject to the powers that be, until he reigns whose right it is to reign, and subdues all enemies under his feet.

Moses, chapter four, verse two.

But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Anointed, the.

Topic three. Jesus Christ, Antemortal Existence of.

Listening focus. This topic concerns Jesus Christ before His mortal birth. Listen for what these scriptures teach about His existence and work before He came to earth.

John, chapter one, verse one.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

First John, chapter one, verse one.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

First John, chapter five, verse seven.

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

John, chapter three, verse thirteen.

And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

John, chapter six, verse sixty-two.

What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

John, chapter eight, verse fifty-eight.

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

John, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-eight.

I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

John, chapter seventeen, verse five.

And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

Third Nephi, chapter one, verse thirteen.

Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfil all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-six, verse five.

If they be good, to the resurrection of everlasting life; and if they be evil, to the resurrection of damnation; being on a parallel, the one on the one hand and the other on the other hand, according to the mercy, and the justice, and the holiness which is in Christ, who was before the world began.

Ether, chapter three, verse sixteen.

Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.

Moses, chapter four, verse two.

But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.

Abraham, chapter three, verse twenty-seven.

And the Lord said: Whom shall I send? And one answered like unto the Son of Man: Here am I, send me. And another answered and said: Here am I, send me. And the Lord said: I will send the first.

Ephesians, chapter one, verse four.

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Second Timothy, chapter one, verse nine.

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, First Peter, chapter one, verse twenty.

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you.

Mosiah, chapter seven, verse twenty-seven.

And because he said unto them that Christ was the God, the Father of all things, and said that he should take upon him the image of man, and it should be the image after which man was created in the beginning; or in other words, he said that man was created after the image of God, and that God should come down among the children of men, and take upon him flesh and blood, and go forth upon the face of the earth—

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse thirteen.

Even those things which were from the beginning before the world was, which were ordained of the Father, through his Only Begotten Son, who was in the bosom of the Father, even from the beginning;

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fourteen.

Of whom we bear record; and the record which we bear is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, who is the Son, whom we saw and with whom we conversed in the heavenly vision.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Antemortal Existence of.

Topic four. Jesus Christ, Appearances, Antemortal.

Listening focus. Listen for accounts of the Lord revealing Himself before His birth in Bethlehem, and notice how people respond to His presence.

Genesis, chapter twelve, verse seven.

And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him.

Genesis, chapter seventeen, verse one.

And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

Genesis, chapter eighteen, verse one.

And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

Abraham, chapter two, verse six.

But I, Abraham, and Lot, my brother's son, prayed unto the Lord, and the Lord appeared unto me, and said unto me: Arise, and take Lot with thee; for I have purposed to take thee away out of Haran, and to make of thee a minister to bear my name in a strange land which I will give unto thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession, when they hearken to my voice.

Abraham, chapter two, verse seven.

For I am the Lord thy God; I dwell in heaven; the earth is my footstool; I stretch my hand over the sea, and it obeys my voice; I cause the wind and the fire to be my chariot; I say to the mountains—Depart hence—and behold, they are taken away by a whirlwind, in an instant, suddenly.

Abraham, chapter two, verse eight.

My name is Jehovah, and I know the end from the beginning; therefore my hand shall be over thee.

Abraham, chapter two, verse nine.

And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee above measure, and make thy name great among all nations, and thou shalt be a blessing unto thy seed after thee, that in their hands they shall bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations;

Abraham, chapter two, verse ten.

And I will bless them through thy name; for as many as receive this Gospel shall be called after thy name, and shall be accounted thy seed, and shall rise up and bless thee, as their father;

Abraham, chapter two, verse eleven.

And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee; and in thee (that is, in thy Priesthood) and in thy seed (that is, thy Priesthood), for I give unto thee a promise that this right shall continue in thee, and in thy seed after thee (that is to say, the literal seed, or the seed of the body) shall all the families of the earth be blessed, even with the blessings of the Gospel, which are the blessings of salvation, even of life eternal.

Genesis, chapter thirty-two, verse thirty.

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

Exodus, chapter twenty-four, verse ten.

And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.

Exodus, chapter thirty-three, verse eleven.

And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

Exodus, chapter thirty-three, verse twenty.

And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Numbers, chapter twelve, verse eight.

With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?

Deuteronomy, chapter five, verse twenty-four.

And ye said, Behold, the Lord our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.

Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-four, verse ten.

And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face,

Isaiah, chapter six, verse one.

In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

Second Nephi, chapter sixteen, verse one.

In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

Ezekiel, chapter one, verse twenty-six.

And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.

Amos, chapter nine, verse one.

I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he that escapeth of them shall not be delivered.

John, chapter twelve, verse forty-one.

These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse four.

And thou hast beheld in thy youth his glory; wherefore, thou art blessed even as they unto whom he shall minister in the flesh; for the Spirit is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free.

Second Nephi, chapter eleven, verse two.

And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words. For I will liken his words unto my people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him.

Second Nephi, chapter sixteen, verse five.

Then said I: Wo is unto me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips; and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Hosts.

Alma, chapter nineteen, verse thirteen.

For as sure as thou livest, behold, I have seen my Redeemer; and he shall come forth, and be born of a woman, and he shall redeem all mankind who believe on his name. Now, when he had said these words, his heart was swollen within him, and he sunk again with joy; and the queen also sunk down, being overpowered by the Spirit.

Third Nephi, chapter one, verse twelve.

And it came to pass that he cried mightily unto the Lord all that day; and behold, the voice of the Lord came unto him, saying:

Ether, chapter three, verse thirteen.

And when he had said these words, behold, the Lord showed himself unto him, and said: Because thou knowest these things ye are redeemed from the fall; therefore ye are brought back into my presence; therefore I show myself unto you.

Ether, chapter three, verse twenty.

Wherefore, having this perfect knowledge of God, he could not be kept from within the veil; therefore he saw Jesus; and he did minister unto him.

Ether, chapter nine, verse twenty-two.

And after he had anointed Coriantum to reign in his stead he lived four years, and he saw peace in the land; yea, and he even saw the Son of Righteousness, and did rejoice and glory in his day; and he died in peace.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred seven, verse forty-nine.

And he saw the Lord, and he walked with him, and was before his face continually; and he walked with God three hundred and sixty-five years, making him four hundred and thirty years old when he was translated.

Moses, chapter one, verse two.

And he saw God face to face, and he talked with him, and the glory of God was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence.

Moses, chapter seven, verse four.

And I saw the Lord; and he stood before my face, and he talked with me, even as a man talketh one with another, face to face; and he said unto me: Look, and I will show unto thee the world for the space of many generations.

Genesis, chapter eighteen, verse twenty-two.

And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the Lord.

John, chapter eight, verse fifty-six.

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

Moses, chapter one, verse two.

And he saw God face to face, and he talked with him, and the glory of God was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence.

Moses, chapter one, verse eleven.

But now mine own eyes have beheld God; but not my natural, but my spiritual eyes, for my natural eyes could not have beheld; for I should have withered and died in his presence; but his glory was upon me; and I beheld his face, for I was transfigured before him.

Moses, chapter seven, verse forty-seven.

And behold, Enoch saw the day of the coming of the Son of Man, even in the flesh; and his soul rejoiced, saying: The Righteous is lifted up, and the Lamb is slain from the foundation of the world; and through faith I am in the bosom of the Father, and behold, Zion is with me.

Abraham, chapter one, verse fifteen.

And as they lifted up their hands upon me, that they might offer me up and take away my life, behold, I lifted up my voice unto the Lord my God, and the Lord hearkened and heard, and he filled me with the vision of the Almighty, and the angel of his presence stood by me, and immediately unloosed my bands;

This concludes Jesus Christ, Appearances, Antemortal.

Topic five. Jesus Christ, Appearances, Postmortal.

Listening focus. Listen for appearances of Jesus Christ after His resurrection. Notice what He teaches and how witnesses come to know Him.

Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, verse nine.

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, verse eighteen.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Mark, chapter sixteen, verse nine.

¶ Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse fifteen.

And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty-four.

Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty-six.

And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

John, chapter twenty, verse nineteen.

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty-nine.

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

John, chapter twenty, verse fourteen.

And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

John, chapter twenty, verse twenty.

And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

John, chapter twenty, verse twenty-nine.

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

John, chapter twenty-one, verse four.

But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

John, chapter twenty-one, verse fourteen.

This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.

Acts, chapter one, verse three.

To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:

Acts, chapter seven, verse fifty-five.

But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Acts, chapter nine, verse five.

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Acts, chapter nine, verse ten.

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

Acts, chapter nine, verse twenty-seven.

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Acts, chapter ten, verse forty.

Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-one.

And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.

Acts, chapter eighteen, verse nine.

Then spoke the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision. Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Acts, chapter twenty-two, verse eighteen.

And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

Acts, chapter twenty-three, verse eleven.

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Acts, chapter twenty-six, verse sixteen.

But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse five.

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse six.

After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse eight.

And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eight.

And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him, and they durst not open their mouths, even one to another, and wist not what it meant, for they thought it was an angel that had appeared unto them.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse fifteen.

And it came to pass that the multitude went forth, and thrust their hands into his side, and did feel the prints of the nails in his hands and in his feet; and this they did do, going forth one by one until they had all gone forth, and did see with their eyes and did feel with their hands, and did know of a surety and did bear record, that it was he, of whom it was written by the prophets, that should come.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse twenty-five.

And ye see that I have commanded that none of you should go away, but rather have commanded that ye should come unto me, that ye might feel and see; even so shall ye do unto the world; and whosoever breaketh this commandment suffereth himself to be led into temptation.

Third Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-five.

And the multitude did see and hear and bear record; and they know that their record is true for they all of them did see and hear, every man for himself; and they were in number about two thousand and five hundred souls; and they did consist of men, women, and children.

Third Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse fifteen.

And it came to pass that while the angels were ministering unto the disciples, behold, Jesus came and stood in the midst and ministered unto them.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse two.

And Jesus again showed himself unto them, for they were praying unto the Father in his name; and Jesus came and stood in the midst of them, and said unto them: What will ye that I shall give unto you?

Mormon, chapter one, verse fifteen.

And I, being fifteen years of age and being somewhat of a sober mind, therefore I was visited of the Lord, and tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus.

Ether, chapter twelve, verse thirty-nine.

And then shall ye know that I have seen Jesus, and that he hath talked with me face to face, and that he told me in plain humility, even as a man telleth another in mine own language, concerning these things;

Doctrine and Covenants, section six, verse thirty-seven.

Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-two.

Then shall they know that I am the Lord; for I will say unto them: These wounds are the wounds with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. I am he who was lifted up. I am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-seven, verse ten.

And again, verily I say unto you that it is your privilege, and a promise I give unto you that have been ordained unto this ministry, that inasmuch as you strip yourselves from jealousies and fears, and humble yourselves before me, for ye are not sufficiently humble, the veil shall be rent and you shall see me and know that I am—not with the carnal neither natural mind, but with the spiritual.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-three.

For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse one.

Verily, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments, shall see my face and know that I am;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred ten, verse two.

We saw the Lord standing upon the breastwork of the pulpit, before us; and under his feet was a paved work of pure gold, in color like amber.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred ten, verse eight.

Yea, I will appear unto my servants, and speak unto them with mine own voice, if my people will keep my commandments, and do not pollute this holy house.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty, verse one.

When the Savior shall appear we shall see him as he is. We shall see that he is a man like ourselves.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse eighteen.

While this vast multitude waited and conversed, rejoicing in the hour of their deliverance from the chains of death, the Son of God appeared, declaring liberty to the captives who had been faithful;

First Peter, chapter three, verse eighteen.

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

First Peter, chapter three, verse nineteen.

By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

Revelation, chapter one, verse seventeen.

And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

Revelation, chapter three, verse twenty.

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twelve.

And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words the whole multitude fell to the earth; for they remembered that it had been prophesied among them that Christ should show himself unto them after his ascension into heaven.

Third Nephi, chapter twelve, verse eight.

And blessed are all the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Third Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse four.

But now I go unto the Father, and also to show myself unto the lost tribes of Israel, for they are not lost unto the Father, for he knoweth whither he hath taken them.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Appearances, Postmortal.

Topic six. Jesus Christ, Ascension of.

Listening focus. Listen for the accounts and teachings about Jesus Christ ascending to heaven and returning to His Father.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse fifty-one.

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

John, chapter three, verse thirteen.

And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

John, chapter six, verse sixty-two.

What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

John, chapter fourteen, verse twelve.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

John, chapter fourteen, verse twenty-eight.

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

John, chapter twenty, verse seventeen.

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

Acts, chapter one, verse eleven.

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Ephesians, chapter four, verse ten.

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

First Timothy, chapter three, verse sixteen.

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twelve.

And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words the whole multitude fell to the earth; for they remembered that it had been prophesied among them that Christ should show himself unto them after his ascension into heaven.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse thirty-nine.

And while they were overshadowed he departed from them, and ascended into heaven. And the disciples saw and did bear record that he ascended again into heaven.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-four.

And ascended into heaven, to sit down on the right hand of the Father, to reign with almighty power according to the will of the Father;

Mosiah, chapter eighteen, verse two.

Yea, concerning that which was to come, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and the redemption of the people, which was to be brought to pass through the power, and sufferings, and death of Christ, and his resurrection and ascension into heaven.

Alma, chapter forty, verse twenty.

Now, my son, I do not say that their resurrection cometh at the resurrection of Christ; but behold, I give it as my opinion, that the souls and the bodies are reunited, of the righteous, at the resurrection of Christ, and his ascension into heaven.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Ascension of.

Topic seven. Jesus Christ, Atonement through.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ makes reconciliation with God possible through His suffering, sacrifice, and redeeming power.

Leviticus, chapter seventeen, verse eleven.

For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse six.

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse six.

All we, like sheep, have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquities of us all. Zechariah, chapter nine, verse eleven.

As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.

Matthew, chapter eight, verse seventeen.

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Matthew, chapter twenty, verse twenty-eight.

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

First Timothy, chapter two, verse six.

Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-eight.

For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse nineteen.

¶ And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse forty-four.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

John, chapter six, verse fifty-one.

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

John, chapter ten, verse fifteen.

As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

John, chapter eleven, verse twenty-five.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

John, chapter twelve, verse thirty-two.

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse fifteen.

And for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me, that they may be judged according to their works.

John, chapter fourteen, verse six.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John, chapter seventeen, verse four.

I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

John, chapter seventeen, verse nineteen.

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-eight.

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-eight.

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-nine.

And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse forty.

Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse forty-one.

Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.

Romans, chapter three, verse twenty-five.

Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

Romans, chapter five, verse nine.

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

Romans, chapter five, verse eleven.

And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

Romans, chapter five, verse six.

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans, chapter five, verse seven.

For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

Romans, chapter five, verse eight.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans, chapter five, verse nine.

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

Romans, chapter five, verse ten.

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Romans, chapter five, verse eleven.

And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

Romans, chapter five, verse twelve.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans, chapter five, verse thirteen.

(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.

Romans, chapter five, verse fourteen.

Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.

Romans, chapter five, verse fifteen.

But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.

Romans, chapter five, verse sixteen.

And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.

Romans, chapter five, verse seventeen.

For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

Romans, chapter five, verse eighteen.

Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

Romans, chapter five, verse nineteen.

For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

Romans, chapter five, verse twenty.

Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

Romans, chapter five, verse twenty-one.

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans, chapter eight, verse thirty-two.

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

Second Corinthians, chapter five, verse eighteen.

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Ephesians, chapter two, verse sixteen.

And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

Philippians, chapter two, verse eight.

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Hebrews, chapter two, verse nine.

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

Hebrews, chapter five, verse nine.

And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

Hebrews, chapter seven, verse twenty-seven.

Who neededn not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Hebrews, chapter nine, verse twenty-eight.

So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

First Peter, chapter two, verse twenty-one.

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

First Peter, chapter two, verse twenty-four.

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

First Peter, chapter three, verse eighteen.

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

First John, chapter one, verse seven.

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

First John, chapter three, verse five.

And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

First John, chapter four, verse ten.

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse thirty-three.

And I, Nephi, saw that he was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse seven.

Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.

Second Nephi, chapter nine, verse seven.

Wherefore, it must needs be an infinite atonement—save it should be an infinite atonement this corruption could not put on incorruption. Wherefore, the first judgment which came upon man must needs have remained to an endless duration. And if so, this flesh must have laid down to rot and to crumble to its mother earth, to rise no more.

Second Nephi, chapter ten, verse twenty-five.

Wherefore, may God raise you from death by the power of the resurrection, and also from everlasting death by the power of the atonement, that ye may be received into the eternal kingdom of God, that ye may praise him through grace divine. Amen.

Second Nephi, chapter eleven, verse five.

And also my soul delighteth in the covenants of the Lord which he hath made to our fathers; yea, my soul delighteth in his grace, and in his justice, and power, and mercy in the great and eternal plan of deliverance from death.

Jacob, chapter four, verse eleven.

Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye may obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be presented as the first-fruits of Christ unto God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse sixteen.

And even if it were possible that little children could sin they could not be saved; but I say unto you they are blessed; for behold, as in Adam, or by nature, they fall, even so the blood of Christ atoneth for their sins.

Mosiah, chapter four, verse six.

I say unto you, if ye have come to a knowledge of the goodness of God, and his matchless power, and his wisdom, and his patience, and his long-suffering towards the children of men; and also, the atonement which has been prepared from the foundation of the world, that thereby salvation might come to him that should put his trust in the Lord, and should be diligent in keeping his commandments, and continue in the faith even unto the end of his life, I mean the life of the mortal body—

Mosiah, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-eight.

And moreover, I say unto you, that salvation doth not come by the law alone; and were it not for the atonement, which God himself shall make for the sins and iniquities of his people, that they must unavoidably perish, notwithstanding the law of Moses.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse ten.

Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief; when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

Alma, chapter seven, verse eleven.

And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

Alma, chapter thirty-four, verse eight.

And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoken it.

Helaman, chapter five, verse nine.

O remember, remember, my sons, the words which king Benjamin spake unto his people; yea, remember that there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, who shall come; yea, remember that he cometh to redeem the world.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse fourteen.

Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world.

Moroni, chapter eight, verse twenty.

And he that saith that little children need baptism denieth the mercies of Christ, and setteth at naught the atonement of him and the power of his redemption.

Moroni, chapter ten, verse thirty-three.

And again, if ye by the grace of God are perfect in Christ, and deny not his power, then are ye sanctified in Christ by the grace of God, through the shedding of the blood of Christ, which is in the covenant of the Father unto the remission of your sins, that ye become holy, without spot.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse eleven.

For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse sixteen.

For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse one.

Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, the Great I Am, whose arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins;

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-eight, verse four.

I am the same which have taken the Zion of Enoch into mine own bosom; and verily, I say, even as many as have believed in my name, for I am Christ, and in mine own name, by the virtue of the blood which I have spilt, have I pleaded before the Father for them.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse four.

Saying: Father, behold the sufferings and death of him who did no sin, in whom thou wast well pleased; behold the blood of thy Son which was shed, the blood of him whom thou gavest that thyself might be glorified;

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-four, verse seven.

But little children are holy, being sanctified through the atonement of Jesus Christ; and this is what the scriptures mean.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse sixty-nine.

These are they who are just men made perfect through Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, who wrought out this perfect atonement through the shedding of his own blood.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse two.

And reflecting upon the great atoning sacrifice that was made by the Son of God, for the redemption of the world;

Moses, chapter five, verse seven.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-four.

Hence came the saying abroad among the people, that the Son of God hath atoned for original guilt, wherein the sins of the parents cannot be answered upon the heads of the children, for they are whole from the foundation of the world.

Articles of Faith, article three.

We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

Leviticus, chapter four, verse thirty-one.

And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the Lord; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.

John, chapter nineteen, verse thirty.

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Atonement through.

Topic eight. Jesus Christ, Authority of.

Listening focus. Listen for the source of Jesus Christ's authority and how He exercises it in teaching, forgiving, commanding, and saving.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse six.

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, The Prince of Peace.

Second Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse six.

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, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Jeremiah, chapter twenty-three, verse five.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Daniel, chapter seven, verse fourteen.

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

Zechariah, chapter fourteen, verse nine.

And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.

Alma, chapter five, verse fifty.

Yea, thus saith the Spirit: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand; yea, the Son of God cometh in his glory, in his might, majesty, power, and dominion. Yea, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, that the Spirit saith: Behold the glory of the King of all the earth; and also the King of heaven shall very soon shine forth among all the children of men.

Matthew, chapter seven, verse twenty-nine.

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Mark, chapter one, verse twenty-two.

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

Matthew, chapter nine, verse six.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

Matthew, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-four.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Mark, chapter one, verse twenty-seven.

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Mark, chapter three, verse fourteen.

And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

Luke, chapter four, verse thirty-two.

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

John, chapter seventeen, verse two.

As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eleven, verse eleven.

For, behold, it is I that speak; behold, I am the light which shineth in darkness, and by my power I give these words unto thee.

Luke, chapter ten, verse twenty-two.

All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John, chapter one, verse one.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John, chapter one, verse two.

The same was in the beginning with God.

John, chapter one, verse three.

All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

John, chapter one, verse four.

In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

John, chapter one, verse five.

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

John, chapter one, verse fourteen.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John, chapter three, verse thirty-five.

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

John, chapter five, verse twenty-two.

For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

John, chapter five, verse twenty-seven.

And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man

Jude, chapter one, verse fifteen.

To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

John, chapter five, verse forty-three.

I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

John, chapter seven, verse sixteen.

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

John, chapter seven, verse twenty-nine.

But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.

John, chapter eight, verse twenty-nine.

And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

John, chapter seventeen, verse eighteen.

As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

John, chapter twenty, verse twenty-one.

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirteen.

Behold I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.

John, chapter ten, verse eighteen.

No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

John, chapter twelve, verse forty-nine.

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

John, chapter fourteen, verse thirty-one.

But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. Acts, chapter four, verse twenty-seven.

For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

Acts, chapter ten, verse forty-two.

And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

Acts, chapter seventeen, verse thirty-one.

Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Romans, chapter fourteen, verse nine.

For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

Hebrews, chapter one, verse two.

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

Hebrews, chapter five, verse nine.

And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

Hebrews, chapter five, verse ten.

Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews, chapter seven, verse twenty-four.

But this man, because he continued ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

Hebrews, chapter seven, verse three.

Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

Hebrews, chapter eight, verse one.

Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse two.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

First Peter, chapter one, verse twenty.

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you.

Ether, chapter three, verse fourteen.

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Revelation, chapter five, verse twelve.

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Revelation, chapter twelve, verse ten.

And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse fifteen.

And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

Second Nephi, chapter nine, verse five.

Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him.

Second Nephi, chapter ten, verse fourteen.

For he that raiseth up a king against me shall perish, for I, the Lord, the king of heaven, will be their king, and I will be a light unto them forever, that hear my words.

Mosiah, chapter seven, verse twenty-seven.

And because he said unto them that Christ was the God, the Father of all things, and said that he should take upon him the image of man, and it should be the image after which man was created in the beginning; or in other words, he said that man was created after the image of God, and that God should come down among the children of men, and take upon him flesh and blood, and go forth upon the face of the earth—

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse one.

And now Abinadi said unto them: I would that ye should understand that God himself shall come down among the children of men, and shall redeem his people.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse twelve.

And also that ye might know of the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and that ye might know of the signs of his coming, to the intent that ye might believe on his name.

Third Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse five.

Behold, I am he that gave the law, and I am he who covenanted with my people Israel; therefore, the law in me is fulfilled, for I have come to fulfil the law; therefore it hath an end.

Third Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse sixteen.

This much did the Father command me, that I should tell unto them:

Third Nephi, chapter twenty, verse fourteen.

And the Father hath commanded me that I should give unto you this land, for your inheritance.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one, verse six.

Behold, this is mine authority, and the authority of my servants, and my preface unto the book of my commandments, which I have given them to publish unto you, O inhabitants of the earth.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse twenty-four.

I am Jesus Christ; I came by the will of the Father, and I do his will.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-four.

And ascended into heaven, to sit down on the right hand of the Father, to reign with almighty power according to the will of the Father;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse four.

The Father because he gave me of his fulness, and the Son because I was in the world and made flesh my tabernacle, and dwelt among the sons of men.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse seventeen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred seven, verse three.

Before his day it was called the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-four, verse one hundred twenty-three.

Verily I say unto you, I now give unto you the officers belonging to my Priesthood, that ye may hold the keys thereof, even the Priesthood which is after the order of Melchizedek, which is after the order of mine Only Begotten Son.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-two, verse fifty-nine.

Verily, if a man be called of my Father, as was Aaron, by mine own voice, and by the voice of him that sent me, and I have endowed him with the keys of the power of this priesthood, if he do anything in my name, and according to my law and by my word, he will not commit sin, and I will justify him.

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-two.

And by the word of my power, have I created them, which is mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-two.

And he also said unto him: If thou wilt turn unto me, and hearken unto my voice, and believe, and repent of all thy transgressions, and be baptized, even in water, in the name of mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth, which is Jesus Christ, the only name which shall be given under heaven, whereby salvation shall come unto the children of men, ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, asking all things in his name, and whatsoever ye shall ask, it shall be given you.

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse eighteen.

Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Ether, chapter three, verse fourteen.

Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse five.

Thus saith the Lord; for I am God, and have sent mine Only Begotten Son into the world for the redemption of the world, and have decreed that he that receiveth him shall be saved, and he that receiveth him not shall be damned—

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse forty-two.

That through him all might be saved whom the Father had put into his power and made by him;

This concludes Jesus Christ. Authority of.

Topic nine. Jesus Christ, Baptism of.

Listening focus. Listen for the accounts of Jesus Christ's baptism, His example of obedience, and the witnesses to His divine identity.

The scripture readings for this topic now begin.

Matthew, chapter three, verse thirteen.

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Mark, chapter one, verse nine.

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

Luke, chapter three, verse twenty-one.

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twenty-seven.

And I looked and beheld the Redeemer of the world, of whom my father had spoken; and I also beheld the prophet who should prepare the way before him. And the Lamb of God went forth and was baptized of him; and after he was baptized, I beheld the heavens open, and the Holy Ghost come down out of heaven and abide upon him in the form of a dove.

Mark, chapter ten, verse thirty-eight.

But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

John, chapter one, verse thirty-two.

And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse nine.

And my father said he should baptize in Bethabara, beyond Jordan; and he also said he should baptize with water; even that he should baptize the Messiah with water.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse five.

And now, if the Lamb of God, he being holy, should have need to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, O then, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even by water!

This concludes Jesus Christ, Baptism of.

Topic ten. Jesus Christ, Betrayal of.

Listening focus. Listen for the prophecies and accounts of the betrayal of Jesus Christ. Notice His words and actions as these events unfold.

Psalm twenty-two, verse sixteen.

For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

Psalm forty-one, verse nine.

Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah, chapter eleven, verse twelve.

And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse nine.

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

Zechariah, chapter thirteen, verse six.

And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

Matthew, chapter ten, verse four.

Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

Matthew, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-two.

And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

Matthew, chapter twenty, verse eighteen.

Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse two.

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse sixteen.

And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse eleven.

And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse six.

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse forty-five.

Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse forty-one.

And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse four.

Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse eighteen.

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

Mark, chapter eleven, verse eighteen.

And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse forty-four.

And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse forty-eight.

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

John, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-one.

When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

First Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos, which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of the house of Israel.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse thirty-two.

And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me again, saying: Look! And I looked and beheld the Lamb of God, that he was taken by the people; yea, the Son of the everlasting God was judged of the world; and I saw and bear record.

Second Nephi, chapter six, verse nine.

Nevertheless, the Lord has shown unto me that they should return again. And he also has shown unto me that the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, should manifest himself unto them in the flesh; and after he should manifest himself they should scourge him and crucify him, according to the words of the angel who spake it unto me.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-three.

And then shall they weep because of their iniquities; then shall they lament because they persecuted their king.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Betrayal of.

Topic eleven. Jesus Christ, Birth of.

Listening focus. Listen for the promises, signs, and accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ, and what they reveal about the child who was born.

Isaiah, chapter seven, verse fourteen.

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Second Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse fourteen.

Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign—Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and shall bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse six.

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, The Prince of Peace.

Second Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse six.

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, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Micah, chapter five, verse two.

But thou, Bethh-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Matthew, chapter one, verse twenty-three.

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Matthew, chapter two, verse one.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Luke, chapter one, verse thirty-one.

And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

Luke, chapter two, verse eleven.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

John, chapter one, verse fourteen.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John, chapter one, verse three.

All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Romans, chapter one, verse three.

Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

Galatians, chapter four, verse four.

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse four.

Yea, even six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem, a prophet would the Lord God raise up among the Jews—even a Messiah, or, in other words, a Savior of the world.

First Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse eight.

And behold he cometh, according to the words of the angel, in six hundred years from the time my father left Jerusalem.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse nineteen.

For according to the words of the prophets, the Messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem; and according to the words of the prophets, and also the word of the angel of God, his name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eighteen.

And he said unto me: Behold, the virgin whom thou seest is the mother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-six, verse three.

And after the Messiah shall come there shall be signs given unto my people of his birth, and also of his death and resurrection; and great and terrible shall that day be unto the wicked, for they shall perish; and they perish because they cast out the prophets, and the saints, and stone them, and slay them; wherefore the cry of the blood of the saints shall ascend up to God from the ground against them.

Alma, chapter seven, verse ten.

And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse four.

Therefore, there shall be one day and a night and a day, as if it were one day and there were no night; and this shall be unto you for a sign; for ye shall know of the rising of the sun and also of its setting; therefore they shall know of a surety that there shall be two days and a night; nevertheless the night shall not be darkened; and it shall be the night before he is born.

Third Nephi, chapter one, verse nineteen.

And it came to pass that there was no darkness in all that night, but it was as light as though it was mid-day. And it came to pass that the sun did rise in the morning again, according to its proper order; and they knew that it was the day that the Lord should be born, because of the sign which had been given.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse one.

The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeable to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments of God, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April—

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse forty-one.

That he came into the world, even Jesus, to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse four.

The Father because he gave me of his fulness, and the Son because I was in the world and made flesh my tabernacle, and dwelt among the sons of men.

Moses, chapter five, verse fifty-seven.

For they would not hearken unto his voice, nor believe on his Only Begotten Son, even him whom he declared should come in the meridian of time, who was prepared from before the foundation of the world.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-seven.

Wherefore teach it unto your children, that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence; for, in the language of Adam, Man of Holiness is his name, and the name of his Only Begotten is the Son of Man, even Jesus Christ, a righteous Judge, who shall come in the meridian of time.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-eight.

Therefore I give unto you a commandment, to teach these things freely unto your children, saying:

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-nine.

That by reason of transgression cometh the fall, which fall bringeth death, and inasmuch as ye were born into the world by water, and blood, and the spirit, which I have made, and so became of dust a living soul, even so ye must be born again into the kingdom of heaven, of water, and of the Spirit, and be cleansed by blood, even the blood of mine Only Begotten; that ye might be sanctified from all sin, and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory;

Moses, chapter six, verse sixty.

For by the water ye keep the commandment; by the Spirit ye are justified, and by the blood ye are sanctified;

Moses, chapter six, verse sixty-one.

Therefore it is given to abide in you; the record of heaven; the Comforter; the peaceable things of immortal glory; the truth of all things; that which quickeneth all things, which maketh alive all things; that which knoweth all things, and hath all power according to wisdom, mercy, truth, justice, and judgment.

Moses, chapter six, verse sixty-two.

And now, behold, I say unto you: This is the plan of salvation unto all men, through the blood of mine Only Begotten, who shall come in the meridian of time.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Birth of.

Topic twelve. Jesus Christ, Condescension of.

Listening focus. This topic concerns the Son of God coming among us in humility. Listen for what Jesus willingly takes upon Himself to redeem and bless others.

Psalm one hundred thirteen, verse six.

Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

Isaiah, chapter fifty, verse six.

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

John, chapter one, verse fourteen.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Romans, chapter nine, verse five.

Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.

First Timothy, chapter three, verse sixteen.

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse two.

And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the Son of God, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the Father, being the Father and the Son—

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-six.

Not only those who believed after he came in the meridian of time, in the flesh, but all those from the beginning, even as many as were before he came, who believed in the words of the holy prophets, who spake as they were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, who truly testified of him in all things, should have eternal life,

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse four.

The Father because he gave me of his fulness, and the Son because I was in the world and made flesh my tabernacle, and dwelt among the sons of men.

Moses, chapter seven, verse forty-seven.

And behold, Enoch saw the day of the coming of the Son of Man, even in the flesh; and his soul rejoiced, saying: The Righteous is lifted up, and the Lamb is slain from the foundation of the world; and through faith I am in the bosom of the Father, and behold, Zion is with me.

John, chapter three, verse thirteen.

And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

John, chapter six, verse thirty-eight.

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

Romans, chapter eight, verse three.

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Galatians, chapter four, verse four.

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

Hebrews, chapter two, verse nine.

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

First John, chapter five, verse six.

This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse sixteen.

And he said unto me: Knowest thou the condescension of God?

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twenty-six.

And the angel said unto me again: Look and behold the condescension of God!

First Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos, which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of the house of Israel.

Second Nephi, chapter four, verse twenty-six.

O then, if I have seen so great things, if the Lord in his condescension unto the children of men hath visited men in so much mercy, why should my heart weep and my soul linger in the valley of sorrow, and my flesh waste away, and my strength slacken, because of mine afflictions?

Alma, chapter seven, verse thirteen.

Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.

Alma, chapter nineteen, verse thirteen.

For as sure as thou livest, behold, I have seen my Redeemer; and he shall come forth, and be born of a woman, and he shall redeem all mankind who believe on his name. Now, when he had said these words, his heart was swollen within him, and he sunk again with joy; and the queen also sunk down, being overpowered by the Spirit.

Ether, chapter three, verse nine.

And the Lord said unto him: Because of thy faith thou hast seen that I shall take upon me flesh and blood; and never has man come before me with such exceeding faith as thou hast; for were it not so ye could not have seen my finger. Sawest thou more than this?

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse six.

He that ascended up on high, as also he descended below all things, in that he comprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the light of truth;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-two, verse eight.

The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse two.

For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse one.

Yea, even doth not Isaiah say: Who hath believed our report, and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse two.

For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground; he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse three.

He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

Third Nephi, chapter one, verse thirteen.

Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfil all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Condescension of.

Topic thirteen. Jesus Christ, Creator.

Listening focus. Listen for the role of Jesus Christ in creation and for what His creative power reveals about our relationship with Him.

Genesis, chapter one, verse twenty-six.

¶ And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Moses, chapter two, verse twenty-six.

And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and it was so. And I, God, said: Let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Moses, chapter two, verse twenty-seven.

And I, God, created man in mine own image, in the image of mine Only Begotten created I him; male and female created I them.

Second Kings, chapter nineteen, verse fifteen.

And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord, and said, O Lord God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

Acts, chapter fourteen, verse fifteen.

And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:

Mosiah, chapter four, verse two.

And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fourteen, verse nine.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who created the heavens and the earth, a light which cannot be hid in darkness;

Job, chapter ten, verse eight.

Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me.

Job, chapter thirty-eight, verse four.

Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.

Psalm thirty-three, verse six.

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

Isaiah, chapter forty, verse twenty-eight.

¶ Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

Isaiah, chapter forty-one, verse twenty.

That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.

Isaiah, chapter forty-two, verse five.

Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

Isaiah, chapter forty-five, verse eighteen.

For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord; and there is none else.

Isaiah, chapter forty-four, verse twenty-four.

Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

Isaiah, chapter forty-five, verse twelve.

I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.

First Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse thirty-six.

Behold, the Lord hath created the earth that it should be inhabited; and he hath created his children that they should possess it.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-five, verse seventeen.

For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

Jeremiah, chapter fifty-one, verse fifteen.

He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.

Amos, chapter four, verse thirteen.

For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The Lord, The God of hosts, is his name.

John, chapter one, verse three.

All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Colossians, chapter one, verse sixteen.

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Revelation, chapter four, verse eleven.

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

John, chapter one, verse ten.

He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse nine.

The light and the Redeemer of the world; the Spirit of truth, who came into the world, because the world was made by him, and in him was the life of men and the light of men.

Acts, chapter seven, verse fifty.

Hath not my hand made all these things?

Mosiah, chapter four, verse nine.

Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend.

Ephesians, chapter three, verse nine.

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse twelve.

And also that ye might know of the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and that ye might know of the signs of his coming, to the intent that ye might believe on his name.

Colossians, chapter three, verse ten.

And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Hebrews, chapter one, verse two.

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

Hebrews, chapter one, verse ten.

And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

Hebrews, chapter eleven, verse three.

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse fifteen.

And to bring about his eternal purposes in the end of man, after he had created our first parents, and the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and in fine, all things which are created, it must needs be that there was an opposition; even the forbidden fruit in opposition to the tree of life; the one being sweet and the other bitter.

Second Nephi, chapter nine, verse five.

Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-nine, verse seven.

Know ye not that there are more nations than one? Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth?

Jacob, chapter two, verse twenty-one.

Do ye not suppose that such things are abominable unto him who created all flesh? And the one being is as precious in his sight as the other. And all flesh is of the dust; and for the selfsame end hath he created them, that they should keep his commandments and glorify him forever.

Alma, chapter one, verse four.

And he also testified unto the people that all mankind should be saved at the last day, and that they need not fear nor tremble, but that they might lift up their heads and rejoice; for the Lord had created all men, and had also redeemed all men; and, in the end, all men should have eternal life.

Jacob, chapter four, verse nine.

For behold, by the power of his word man came upon the face of the earth, which earth was created by the power of his word.

Wherefore, if God being able to speak and the world was, and to speak and man was created, O then, why not able to command the earth, or the workmanship of his hands upon the face of it, according to his will and pleasure?

Mosiah, chapter three, verse eight.

And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.

Mosiah, chapter five, verse fifteen.

Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.

Mosiah, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-three.

For it is I that taketh upon me the sins of the world; for it is I that hath created them; and it is I that granteth unto him that believeth unto the end a place at my right hand.

Mosiah, chapter four, verse twelve.

And behold, I say unto you that if ye do this ye shall always rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye shall grow in the knowledge of the glory of him that created you, or in the knowledge of that which is just and true.

Alma, chapter five, verse fifteen.

Do ye exercise faith in the redemption of him who created you? Do you look forward with an eye of faith, and view this mortal body raised in immortality, and this corruption raised in incorruption, to stand before God to be judged according to the deeds which have been done in the mortal body?

Ether, chapter three, verse sixteen.

Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse thirty-one.

For by the power of my Spirit created I them; yea, all things both spiritual and temporal—

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-eight, verse three.

I am the same which spake, and the world was made, and all things came by me.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse one.

Hearken, O ye people of my church, to whom the kingdom has been given; hearken ye and give ear to him who laid the foundation of the earth, who made the heavens and all the hosts thereof, and by whom all things were made which live, and move, and have a being.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-four.

That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse seven.

Which truth shineth. This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was made.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred seventeen, verse six.

For have I not the fowls of heaven, and also the fish of the sea, and the beasts of the mountains? Have I not made the earth? Do I not hold the destinies of all the armies of the nations of the earth?

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-three.

And worlds without number have I created; and I also created them for mine own purpose; and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.

Moses, chapter two, verse one.

And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I reveal unto you concerning this heaven, and this earth; write the words which I speak. I am the Beginning and the End, the Almighty God; by mine Only Begotten I created these things; yea, in the beginning I created the heaven, and the earth upon which thou standest.

Abraham, chapter three, verse twenty-four.

And there stood one among them that was like unto God, and he said unto those who were with him: We will go down, for there is space there, and we will take of these materials, and we will make an earth whereon these may dwell;

Abraham, chapter four, verse one.

And then the Lord said: Let us go down. And they went down at the beginning, and they, that is the Gods, organized and formed the heavens and the earth.

Job, chapter twenty-six, verse thirteen.

By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.

Second Peter, chapter three, verse five.

For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse thirteen.

The light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon his throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of all things.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred four, verse seventeen.

For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Creator.

Topic fourteen. Jesus Christ, Crucifixion of.

Listening focus. Listen for the prophecies and accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, including His suffering, His words, and the witnesses around Him.

Psalm twenty-two, verse one.

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse thirty-four.

And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Psalm twenty-two, verse sixteen.

For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse twelve.

Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse twelve.

Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death; and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bore the sins of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Zechariah, chapter twelve, verse ten.

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

John, chapter nineteen, verse thirty-seven.

And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.

Zechariah, chapter thirteen, verse six.

And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

Matthew, chapter twenty, verse nineteen.

And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Second Nephi, chapter six, verse nine.

Nevertheless, the Lord has shown unto me that they should return again. And he also has shown unto me that the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, should manifest himself unto them in the flesh; and after he should manifest himself they should scourge him and crucify him, according to the words of the angel who spake it unto me.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse nine.

And lo, he cometh unto his own, that salvation might come unto the children of men even through faith on his name; and even after all this they shall consider him a man, and say that he hath a devil, and shall scourge him, and shall crucify him.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse two.

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse twenty-two.

Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

Luke, chapter twenty-three, verse twenty-three.

And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirty-five.

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse fifteen.

And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

John, chapter nineteen, verse sixteen.

Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.

Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, verse five.

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

Mark, chapter sixteen, verse six.

And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

Mark, chapter nine, verse twelve.

And he answered and told them, eh-lye-us verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.

Mark, chapter nine, verse thirty-one.

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse thirteen.

And they cried out again, Crucify him.

John, chapter nineteen, verse six.

When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

John, chapter nineteen, verse fifteen.

But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.

Luke, chapter twenty-three, verse thirty-three.

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse twenty.

And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.

John, chapter twelve, verse thirty-two.

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse thirty-three.

And I, Nephi, saw that he was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world.

First Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos, which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of the house of Israel.

Moses, chapter seven, verse fifty-five.

And the Lord said unto Enoch: Look, and he looked and beheld the Son of Man lifted up on the cross, after the manner of men;

John, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

John, chapter nineteen, verse thirty-one.

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

Deuteronomy, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-three.

His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.

John, chapter twenty, verse twenty-five.

The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

Acts, chapter two, verse twenty-three.

Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Mosiah. chapter fifteen. verse seven.

Yea, even so he shall be led, crucified, and slain, the flesh becoming subject even unto death, the will of the Son being swallowed up in the will of the Father.

Acts, chapter two, verse thirty-six.

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Acts, chapter four, verse ten.

Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

Acts, chapter five, verse thirty.

The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.

First Corinthians, chapter one, verse twenty-three.

But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

First Corinthians, chapter two, verse two.

For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

First Corinthians, chapter two, verse eight.

Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Second Corinthians, chapter thirteen, verse four.

For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.

Galatians, chapter six, verse fourteen.

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Hebrews, chapter six, verse six.

If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

Revelation, chapter eleven, verse eight.

And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse eleven.

And it came to pass after my father had spoken these words he spake unto my brethren concerning the gospel which should be preached among the Jews, and also concerning the dwindling of the Jews in unbelief. And after they had slain the Messiah, who should come, and after he had been slain he should rise from the dead, and should make himself manifest, by the Holy Ghost, unto the Gentiles.

Second Nephi, chapter ten, verse five.

But because of priestcrafts and iniquities, they at Jerusalem will stiffen their necks against him, that he be crucified.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse thirteen.

Behold, they will crucify him; and after he is laid in a sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the dead, with healing in his wings; and all those who shall believe on his name shall be saved in the kingdom of God. Wherefore, my soul delighteth to prophesy concerning him, for I have seen his day, and my heart doth magnify his holy name.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse five.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Doctrine and Covenants, section six, verse thirty-seven.

Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-three.

He was crucified, died, and rose again the third day;

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-one, verse nine.

For, behold, I will bless all those who labor in my vineyard with a mighty blessing, and they shall believe on his words, which are given him through me by the Comforter, which manifesteth that Jesus was crucified by sinful men for the sins of the world, yea, for the remission of sins unto the contrite heart.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-five, verse two.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for the sins of the world, even as many as will believe on my name, that they may become the sons of God, even one in me as I am one in the Father, as the Father is one in me, that we may be one.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-six, verse thirteen.

To some it is given by the Holy Ghost to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-three, verse two.

Behold, I, the Lord, who was crucified for the sins of the world, give unto you a commandment that you shall forsake the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-four, verse one.

Behold, thus saith the Lord, even Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, even he who was crucified for the sins of the world—

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-two.

Then shall they know that I am the Lord; for I will say unto them: These wounds are the wounds with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. I am he who was lifted up. I am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse forty-one.

That he came into the world, even Jesus, to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse twenty-seven.

But his ministry among those who were dead was limited to the brief time intervening between the crucifixion and his resurrection

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse thirty-five.

And so it was made known among the dead, both small and great, the unrighteous as well as the faithful, that redemption had been wrought through the sacrifice of the Son of God upon the cross.

Deuteronomy, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-three.

His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.

Daniel, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Galatians, chapter three, verse one.

O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

This concludes Jesus Christ, Crucifixion of.

Topic fifteen. Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of.

Listening focus. Listen for the connection between Jesus Christ and the house of David, and how the scriptures describe the promised King.

First Samuel, chapter seventeen, verse twelve.

¶ Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethh-lehem-judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.

Second Samuel, chapter seven, verse thirteen.

He shall build an house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Psalm eighty-nine, verse four.

Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

Psalm one hundred thirty-two, verse eleven.

The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

Psalm one hundred thirty-two, verse seventeen.

There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse seven.

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah, chapter eleven, verse one.

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse one.

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.

Jeremiah, chapter twenty-three, verse five.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Jeremiah, chapter thirty-three, verse fifteen.

In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

Matthew, chapter one, verse one.

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse twenty-three.

And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

Matthew, chapter twenty-two, verse forty-two.

Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.

Luke, chapter one, verse thirty-two.

He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

John, chapter seven, verse forty-two.

Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

Romans, chapter one, verse three.

Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

Acts, chapter two, verse thirty.

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-three.

Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

Romans, chapter fifteen, verse twelve.

And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

Revelation, chapter twenty-two, verse sixteen.

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirteen, verse one.

Who is the Stem of Jesse spoken of in the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th verses of the 11th chapter of Isaiah?

First Samuel, chapter sixteen, verse one.

And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethh-lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

Psalm eighty-nine, verse twenty-seven.

Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

Isaiah, chapter four, verse two.

In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

Luke, chapter three, verse twenty-three.

And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of.

Topic sixteen. Jesus Christ, Death of.

Listening focus. Listen for the meaning of Jesus Christ's death. His willingness to give His life, and the blessings made possible through His sacrifice.

Proverbs, chapter fourteen, verse thirty-two.

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-five, verse eight.

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse nine.

And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse nine.

And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no evil, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse twelve.

Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse twelve.

Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death; and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bore the sins of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Hosea, chapter thirteen, verse fourteen.

I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse forty.

For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse four.

A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

Matthew, chapter twenty, verse eighteen.

Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse sixty-six.

What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse fifty-five.

And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

Luke, chapter nine, verse thirty-one.

Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

John, chapter twelve, verse thirty-three.

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

Acts, chapter two, verse twenty-four.

Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

Romans, chapter five, verse ten.

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Romans, chapter six, verse four.

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Romans, chapter six, verse eight.

Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:

First Corinthians, chapter eleven, verse twenty-six.

For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse three.

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

Philippians, chapter two, verse eight.

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Second Timothy, chapter one, verse ten.

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

Hebrews, chapter two, verse nine.

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

Hebrews, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

First Peter, chapter three, verse eighteen.

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Revelation, chapter one, verse eighteen.

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

First Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos, which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of the house of Israel.

Second Nephi, chapter nine, verse five.

Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse fourteen.

And behold it shall come to pass that after the Messiah hath risen from the dead, and hath manifested himself unto his people, unto as many as will believe on his name, behold, Jerusalem shall be destroyed again; for wo unto them that fight against God and the people of his church.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-six, verse three.

And after the Messiah shall come there shall be signs given unto my people of his birth, and also of his death and resurrection; and great and terrible shall that day be unto the wicked, for they shall perish; and they perish because they cast out the prophets, and the saints, and stone them, and slay them; wherefore the cry of the blood of the saints shall ascend up to God from the ground against them.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse seven.

Yea, even so he shall be led, crucified, and slain, the flesh becoming subject even unto death, the will of the Son being swallowed up in the will of the Father.

Mosiah, chapter sixteen, verse eight.

But there is a resurrection, therefore the grave hath no victory, and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ.

Mosiah, chapter eighteen, verse two.

Yea, concerning that which was to come, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and the redemption of the people, which was to be brought to pass through the power, and sufferings, and death of Christ, and his resurrection and ascension into heaven.

Alma, chapter twenty-one, verse nine.

Now Aaron began to open the scriptures unto them concerning the coming of Christ, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and that there could be no redemption for mankind save it were through the death and sufferings of Christ, and the atonement of his blood.

Alma, chapter seven, verse twelve.

And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

Alma, chapter eleven, verse forty-two.

Now, there is a death which is called a temporal death; and the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be raised from this temporal death.

Alma, chapter sixteen, verse nineteen.

Holding forth things which must shortly come; yea, holding forth the coming of the Son of God, his sufferings and death, and also the resurrection of the dead.

Alma, chapter twenty-two, verse fourteen.

And since man had fallen he could not merit anything of himself; but the sufferings and death of Christ atone for their sins, through faith and repentance, and so forth; and that he breaketh the bands of death, that the grave shall have no victory, and that the sting of death should be swallowed up in the hopes of glory; and Aaron did expound all these things unto the king.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse fourteen.

And behold, again, another sign I give unto you, yea, a sign of his death.

Third Nephi, chapter six, verse twenty.

And there began to be men inspired from heaven and sent forth, standing among the people in all the land, preaching and testifying boldly of the sins and iniquities of the people, and testifying unto them concerning the redemption which the Lord would make for his people, or in other words, the resurrection of Christ; and they did testify boldly of his death and sufferings.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse twenty-two.

Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God. Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have taken it up again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth, and be saved.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse two.

And they were also conversing about this Jesus Christ, of whom the sign had been given concerning his death.

Mormon, chapter nine, verse thirteen.

And because of the redemption of man, which came by Jesus Christ, they are brought back into the presence of the Lord; yea, this is wherein all men are redeemed, because the death of Christ bringeth to pass the resurrection, which bringeth to pass a redemption from an endless sleep, from which sleep all men shall be awakened by the power of God when the trump shall sound; and they shall come forth, both small and great, and all shall stand before his bar, being redeemed and loosed from this eternal band of death, which death is a temporal death.

Moroni, chapter nine, verse twenty-five.

My son, be faithful in Christ; and may not the things which I have written grieve thee, to weigh thee down unto death; but may Christ lift thee up, and may his sufferings and death, and the showing his body unto our fathers, and his mercy and long-suffering, and the hope of his glory and of eternal life, rest in your mind forever.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse eleven.

For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-three.

He was crucified, died, and rose again the third day;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse four.

Saying: Father, behold the sufferings and death of him who did no sin, in whom thou wast well pleased; behold the blood of thy Son which was shed, the blood of him whom thou gavest that thyself might be glorified;

Jonah, chapter one, verse seventeen.

Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

Colossians, chapter one, verse twenty-two.

In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:

This concludes Jesus Christ, Death of.

Topic seventeen. Jesus Christ, Deliverer.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ delivers and saves. Consider the different kinds of bondage, danger, and separation described in these passages.

Exodus, chapter fifteen, verse two.

The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Second Samuel, chapter twenty-two, verse two.

And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

Psalm twenty-seven, verse one.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm forty, verse seventeen.

But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

Psalm seventy, verse five.

But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.

Psalm one hundred six, verse twenty-one.

They forgot God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

Psalm one hundred forty-four, verse two.

My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

Isaiah, chapter nineteen, verse twenty.

And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the Lord because of the oppressors, and he shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them.

Isaiah, chapter forty-three, verse three.

For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.

Isaiah, chapter forty-three, verse eleven.

I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse one.

Hear, O ye heavens, and give ear, O earth, and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof, for the Lord is God, and beside him there is no Savior.

Isaiah, chapter forty-five, verse fifteen.

Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

Joel, chapter two, verse thirty-two.

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.

Matthew, chapter one, verse twenty-one.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Luke, chapter one, verse forty-seven.

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

Luke, chapter two, verse eleven.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Acts, chapter two, verse twenty-one.

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Acts, chapter four, verse twelve.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse twenty.

And now, my brethren, I have spoken plainly that ye cannot err. And as the Lord God liveth that brought Israel up out of the land of Egypt, and gave unto Moses power that he should heal the nations after they had been bitten by the poisonous serpents, if they would cast their eyes unto the serpent which he did raise up before them, and also gave him power that he should smite the rock and the water should come forth; yea, behold I say unto you, that as these things are true, and as the Lord God liveth, there is none other name given under heaven save it be this Jesus Christ, of which I have spoken, whereby man can be saved.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse seventeen.

And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent.

Mosiah, chapter five, verse eight.

And under this head ye are made free, and there is no other head whereby ye can be made free. There is no other name given whereby salvation cometh; therefore, I would that ye should take upon you the name of Christ, all you that have entered into the covenant with God that ye should be obedient unto the end of your lives.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse twenty-three.

Behold, Jesus Christ is the name which is given of the Father, and there is none other name given whereby man can be saved:

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-two.

And he also said unto him: If thou wilt turn unto me, and hearken unto my voice, and believe, and repent of all thy transgressions, and be baptized, even in water, in the name of mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth, which is Jesus Christ, the only name which shall be given under heaven, whereby salvation shall come unto the children of men, ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, asking all things in his name, and whatsoever ye shall ask, it shall be given you.

Acts, chapter five, verse thirty-one.

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Acts, chapter seven, verse thirty-five.

This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-three.

Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse forty-seven.

For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

Romans, chapter eleven, verse twenty-six.

And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

Philippians, chapter three, verse twenty.

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Titus, chapter two, verse thirteen.

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

First John, chapter four, verse fourteen.

And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

First Nephi, chapter thirteen, verse forty.

And the angel spake unto me, saying: These last records, which thou hast seen among the Gentiles, shall establish the truth of the first, which are of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, and shall make known the plain and precious things which have been taken away from them; and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-six.

And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; they shall be drunken with their own blood as with sweet wine; and all flesh shall know that I, the Lord, am thy Savior and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twelve.

Wherefore, he will bring them again out of captivity, and they shall be gathered together to the lands of their inheritance; and they shall be brought out of obscurity and out of darkness; and they shall know that the Lord is their Savior and their Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.

Second Nephi, chapter six, verse seventeen.

But thus saith the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for the Mighty God shall deliver his covenant people. For thus saith the Lord: I will contend with them that contendeth with thee—

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse thirteen.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism—yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word, behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse twenty.

And moreover, I say unto you, that the time shall come when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse fifteen.

For behold, he surely must die that salvation may come; yea, it behooveth him and becometh expedient that he dieth, to bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, that thereby men may be brought into the presence of the Lord.

Mormon, chapter three, verse fourteen.

And when they had sworn by all that had been forbidden them by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that they would go up unto their enemies to battle, and avenge themselves of the blood of their brethren, behold the voice of the Lord came unto me, saying:

Doctrine and Covenants, section three, verse sixteen.

Nevertheless, my work shall go forth, for inasmuch as the knowledge of a Savior has come unto the world, through the testimony of the Jews, even so shall the knowledge of a Savior come unto my people—

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-three, verse thirty-four.

Hearken ye to these words. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Treasure these things up in your hearts, and let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds.

Moses, chapter one, verse six.

And as many as believed in the Son, and repented of their sins, should be saved; and as many as believed not and repented not, should be damned; and the words went forth out of the mouth of God in a firm decree; wherefore they must be fulfilled.

Habakkuk, chapter three, verse thirteen.

Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Deliverer.

Topic eighteen. Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship.

Listening focus. Listen for the witnesses that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and for what these passages reveal about His relationship with the Father.

Psalm two, verse seven.

I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-three.

God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Hebrews, chapter one, verse five.

For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

Hebrews, chapter five, verse five.

So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.

Isaiah, chapter seven, verse fourteen.

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Second Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse fourteen.

Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign—Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and shall bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse six.

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, The Prince of Peace.

Second Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse six.

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, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Matthew, chapter three, verse seventeen.

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew, chapter seventeen, verse five.

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Mark, chapter nine, verse seven.

And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Luke, chapter nine, verse thirty-five.

And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Second Peter, chapter one, verse seventeen.

For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse eleven.

And the Father said: Repent ye, repent ye, and be baptized in the name of my Beloved Son.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse seven.

It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!

And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

Matthew, chapter four, verse six.

And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse sixty-three.

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse forty.

And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

Luke, chapter four, verse three.

And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

Luke, chapter four, verse nine.

And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse seventy.

Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.

Helaman, chapter sixteen, verse eighteen.

That it is not reasonable that such a being as a Christ shall come; if so, and he be the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, as it has been spoken, why will he not show himself unto us as well as unto them who shall be at Jerusalem?

Matthew, chapter fourteen, verse thirty-three.

Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse fifty-four.

Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

Mark, chapter three, verse eleven.

And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

Mark, chapter five, verse seven.

And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse thirty-nine.

¶ And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

Luke, chapter four, verse forty-one.

And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

Luke, chapter eight, verse twenty-eight.

When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

John, chapter one, verse forty-nine.

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Galatians, chapter two, verse twenty.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Alma, chapter eleven, verse thirty-two.

And Zeezrom said again: Who is he that shall come? Is it the Son of God?

Alma, chapter thirty-six, verse eighteen.

Now, as my mind caught hold upon this thought, I cried within my heart: O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me, who am in the gall of bitterness, and am encircled about by the everlasting chains of death.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse sixteen.

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

John, chapter six, verse sixty-nine.

And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

John, chapter eleven, verse twenty-seven.

She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fourteen, verse nine.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who created the heavens and the earth, a light which cannot be hid in darkness;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-two, verse one.

Hearken, O ye elders of my church, who have assembled yourselves together in my name, even Jesus Christ the Son of the living God, the Savior of the world; inasmuch as ye believe on my name and keep my commandments.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-five, verse two.

And then thou shalt be ordained by the hand of my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., to be an elder unto this church, to preach repentance and remission of sins by way of baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-eight, verse twenty-five.

And again, inasmuch as parents have children in Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized, that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads of the parents.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse forty-three.

He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

John, chapter ten, verse thirty-six.

Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty, verse thirty-one.

And they shall believe in me, that I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and shall pray unto the Father in my name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section six, verse twenty-one.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I came unto mine own, and mine own received me not.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-two.

Then shall they know that I am the Lord; for I will say unto them: These wounds are the wounds with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. I am he who was lifted up. I am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-eight, verse six.

Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the living God, that I was, that I am, and that I am to come.

Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, verse nineteen.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Mark, chapter one, verse one.

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

John, chapter twenty, verse thirty-one.

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Acts, chapter eight, verse thirty-seven.

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Acts, chapter nine, verse twenty.

And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

Second Corinthians, chapter one, verse nineteen.

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.

Hebrews, chapter four, verse fourteen.

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

First John, chapter four, verse fifteen.

Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

First John, chapter five, verse five.

Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse nineteen.

For according to the words of the prophets, the Messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem; and according to the words of the prophets, and also the word of the angel of God, his name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse eight.

And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.

Alma, chapter thirty-six, verse seventeen.

And it came to pass that as I was thus racked with torment, while I was harrowed up by the memory of my many sins, behold, I remembered also to have heard my father prophesy unto the people concerning the coming of one Jesus Christ, a Son of God, to atone for the sins of the world.

Helaman, chapter three, verse twenty-eight.

Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section six, verse twenty-one.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that came unto mine own, and mine own received me not. I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-five, verse two.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for the sins of the world, even as many as will believe on my name, that they may become the sons of God, even one in me as I am one in the Father, as the Father is one in me, that we may be one.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-six, verse eight.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God; wherefore, gird up your loins and I will suddenly come to my temple. Even so. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-six, verse thirteen.

To some it is given by the Holy Ghost to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse twenty-seven.

Wherefore, he is possessor of all things; for all things are subject unto him, both in heaven and on the earth, the life and the light, the Spirit and the power, sent forth by the will of the Father through Jesus Christ, his Son.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-two, verse forty-four.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and I will lift them up at the last day. Even so. Amen.

Mark, chapter five, verse seven.

And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse sixty-one.

But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Luke, chapter one, verse thirty-two.

He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

Luke, chapter one, verse thirty-five.

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse two.

And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the Son of God, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the Father, being the Father and the Son—

Mormon, chapter five, verse fourteen.

And behold, they shall go unto the unbelieving of the Jews; and for this intent shall they go—that they may be persuaded that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God; that the Father may bring about, through his most Beloved, his great and eternal purpose, in restoring the Jews, or all the house of Israel, to the land of their inheritance, which the Lord their God hath given them, unto the fulfilling of his covenant;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse fourteen.

And thus he was called the Son of God, because he received not of the fulness at the first.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse twelve.

Behold, they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. And for this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to him; and for this cause it is sanctified unto us for righteousness, even as it was accounted unto Abraham in the wilderness to be obedient unto the commands of God in offering up his son Isaac, which is a similitude of God and his Only Begotten Son.

Jacob, chapter four, verse eleven.

Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye may obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be presented as the first-fruits of Christ unto God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.

Alma, chapter five, verse forty-eight.

I say unto you, that I know of myself that whatsoever I shall say unto you, concerning that which is to come, is true; and I say unto you, that I know that Jesus Christ shall come, yea, the Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, and mercy, and truth. And behold, it is he that cometh to take away the sins of the world, yea, the sins of every man who steadfastly believeth on his name.

Alma, chapter twelve, verse thirty-three.

But God did call on men, in the name of his Son, (this being the plan of redemption which was laid) saying: If ye will repent, and harden not your hearts, then will I have mercy upon you, through mine Only Begotten Son;

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse five.

Or in fine, in the first place they were on the same standing with their brethren; thus this holy calling being prepared from the foundation of the world for such as would not harden their hearts, being in and through the atonement of the Only Begotten Son, who was prepared—

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-one.

Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his Only Begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse forty-two.

But, behold, I say unto you that I, the Lord God, gave unto Adam and unto his seed, that they should not die as to the temporal death, until I, the Lord God, should send forth angels to declare unto them repentance and redemption, through faith on the name of mine Only Begotten Son.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse five.

Thus saith the Lord; for I am God, and have sent mine Only Begotten Son into the world for the redemption of the world, and have decreed that he that receiveth him shall be saved, and he that receiveth him not shall be damned—

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-five.

And this we saw also, and bear record, that an angel of God who was in authority in the presence of God, who rebelled against the Only Begotten Son whom the Father loved and who was in the bosom of the Father, was thrust down from the presence of God and the Son,

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-three.

And worlds without number have I created; and I also created them for mine own purpose; and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.

Moses, chapter two, verse one.

And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I reveal unto you concerning this heaven, and this earth; write the words which I speak. I am the Beginning and the End, the Almighty God; by mine Only Begotten I created these things; yea, in the beginning I created the heaven, and the earth upon which thou standest.

And I, the Lord God, said unto mine Only Begotten, that it was not good that the man should be alone; wherefore, I will make an help meet for him.

John, chapter three, verse sixteen.

¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John, chapter three, verse thirty-five.

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

John, chapter five, verse twenty-six.

For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;

John, chapter nine, verse thirty-five.

Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

First John, chapter five, verse ten.

He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

First John, chapter five, verse thirteen.

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse sixteen.

And after they have been scattered, and the Lord God hath scourged them by other nations for the space of many generations, yea, even down from generation to generation until they shall be persuaded to believe in Christ, the Son of God, and the atonement, which is infinite for all mankind—and when that day shall come that they shall believe in Christ, and worship the Father in his name, with pure hearts and clean hands, and look not forward any more for another Messiah, then, at that time, the day will come that it must needs be expedient that they should believe these things.

Mosiah, chapter four, verse two.

And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse fourteen.

Now behold, my brethren, I would ask if ye have read the scriptures? If ye have, how can ye disbelieve on the Son of God?

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse twenty-two.

If so, wo shall come upon you; but if not so, then cast about your eyes and begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead, which shall bring to pass the resurrection, that all men shall stand before him, to be judged at the last and judgment day, according to their works.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse eight.

And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall believe on the Son of God, the same shall have everlasting life.

Mormon, chapter seven, verse five.

Know ye that ye must come to the knowledge of your fathers, and repent of all your sins and iniquities, and believe in Jesus Christ, that he is the Son of God, and that he was slain by the Jews, and by the power of the Father he hath risen again, whereby he hath gained the victory over the grave; and also in him is the sting of death swallowed up.

Ether, chapter twelve, verse eighteen.

When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

John, chapter seventeen, verse one.

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

John, chapter nineteen, verse seven.

The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

John, chapter twenty, verse twenty-one.

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

Acts, chapter three, verse thirteen.

The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denyed him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.

Acts, chapter three, verse twenty-six.

Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-three.

God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Romans, chapter eight, verse three.

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Romans, chapter eight, verse twenty-nine.

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Romans, chapter eight, verse thirty-two.

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

Romans, chapter fifteen, verse six.

That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians, chapter four, verse four.

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

Ephesians, chapter four, verse thirteen.

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

First John, chapter five, verse twenty.

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Colossians, chapter one, verse thirteen.

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

First Thessalonians, chapter one, verse ten.

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds First John, chapter two, verse twenty-two.

Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.

First John, chapter three, verse eight.

He that committed sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

First John, chapter three, verse twenty-three.

And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

First John, chapter four, verse ten.

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

First John, chapter four, verse fourteen.

And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

First John, chapter five, verse eleven.

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

First John, chapter five, verse twelve.

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse seventeen.

And it came to pass after I, Nephi, having heard all the words of my father, concerning the things which he saw in a vision, and also the things which he spake by the power of the Holy Ghost, which power he received by faith on the Son of God—and the Son of God was the Messiah who should come—I, Nephi, was desirous also that I might see, and hear, and know of these things, by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is the gift of God unto all those who diligently seek him, as well in times of old as in the time that he should manifest himself unto the children of men.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse seven.

And behold this thing shall be given unto thee for a sign, that after thou hast beheld the tree which bore the fruit which thy father tasted, thou shalt also behold a man descending out of heaven, and him shall ye witness; and after ye have witnessed him ye shall bear record that it is the Son of God.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eighteen.

And he said unto me: Behold, the virgin whom thou seest is the mother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twenty-one.

And the angel said unto me: Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father! Knowest thou the meaning of the tree which thy father saw?

First Nephi, chapter thirteen, verse forty.

And the angel spake unto me, saying: These last records, which thou hast seen among the Gentiles, shall establish the truth of the first, which are of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, and shall make known the plain and precious things which have been taken away from them; and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twenty-four.

And after he had said these words, he said unto me: Look! And I looked, and I beheld the Son of God going forth among the children of men; and I saw many fall down at his feet and worship him.

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse seventeen.

And now, my brethren, ye see that a second prophet of old has testified of the Son of God, and because the people would not understand his words they stoned him to death.

Helaman, chapter eight, verse fourteen.

Yea, did he not bear record that the Son of God should come? And as he lifted up the brazen serpent in the wilderness, even so shall he be lifted up who should come.

Alma, chapter eleven, verse thirty-eight.

Now Zeezrom saith again unto him: Is the Son of God the very Eternal Father?

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse sixteen.

Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order, and this that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord.

Alma, chapter thirty-four, verse two.

My brethren, I think that it is impossible that ye should be ignorant of the things which have been spoken concerning the coming of Christ, who is taught by us to be the Son of God; yea, I know that these things were taught unto you bountifully before your dissension from among us.

Alma, chapter thirty-four, verse five.

And we have beheld that the great question which is in your minds is whether the word be in the Son of God, or whether there shall be no Christ.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fifty-four.

They are they who are the church of the Firstborn.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse five.

Which glory is that of the church of the Firstborn, even of God, the holiest of all, through Jesus Christ his Son—

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse twenty-one.

And now, verily I say unto you, I was in the beginning with the Father, and am the Firstborn;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse fourteen.

And thus he was called the Son of God, because he received not of the fulness at the first.

Moses, chapter four, verse two.

But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship.

Topic nineteen. Jesus Christ. Exemplar.

Listening focus. An exemplar is a pattern to follow. Listen for the character and actions of Jesus Christ that His disciples are invited to imitate.

Matthew, chapter four, verse nineteen.

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Mark, chapter eight, verse thirty-four.

And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Mark, chapter ten, verse twenty-one.

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Luke, chapter nine, verse twenty-three.

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-six, verse two.

And he that will not take up his cross and follow me, and keep my commandments, the same shall not be saved.

John, chapter ten, verse twenty-seven.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

John, chapter thirteen, verse fifteen.

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

John, chapter fourteen, verse six.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-two.

Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.

Ephesians, chapter five, verse one.

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Hebrews, chapter four, verse fifteen.

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews, chapter five, verse eight.

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

First Peter, chapter two, verse twenty-one.

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

First John, chapter four, verse seventeen.

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse sixteen.

And now, my beloved brethren, I know by this that unless a man shall endure to the end, in following the example of the Son of the living God, he cannot be saved.

Third Nephi, chapter twelve, verse forty-eight.

Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse six.

And this shall ye always observe to do, even as I have done, even as I have broken bread and blessed it and given it unto you.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse sixteen.

And as I have prayed among you even so shall ye pray in my church, among my people who do repent and are baptized in my name. Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse twenty-one.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and ye know the things that ye must do in my church; for the works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do; for that which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do;

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse twenty-seven.

And know ye that ye shall be judges of this people, according to the judgment which I shall give unto you, which shall be just. Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am.

Moroni, chapter seven, verse forty-eight.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-five, verse two.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for the sins of the world, even as many as will believe on my name, that they may become the sons of God, even one in me as I am one in the Father, as the Father is one in me, that we may be one.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Exemplar.

Topic twenty. Jesus Christ, Family of.

Listening focus. Listen for what the scriptures tell us about Jesus Christ's family and the relationships surrounding His mortal life.

The scripture readings for this topic now begin.

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse forty-six.

While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

Mark, chapter three, verse thirty-one.

There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.

Luke, chapter eight, verse nineteen.

Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

Matthew, chapter thirteen, verse fifty-five.

Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

Mark, chapter six, verse three.

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

John, chapter two, verse twelve.

After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.

John, chapter nineteen, verse twenty-seven.

Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

Acts, chapter one, verse fourteen.

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

Galatians, chapter one, verse nineteen.

But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Family of.

Topic twenty-one. Jesus Christ, Firstborn.

Listening focus. Listen for how the title Firstborn is applied to Jesus Christ and how these passages describe His place and preeminence.

Psalm eighty-nine, verse twenty-seven.

Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

Isaiah, chapter forty-one, verse four.

Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the Lord, the first, and with the last; I am he.

John, chapter one, verse one.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Romans, chapter eight, verse twenty-nine.

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Colossians, chapter one, verse fifteen.

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Colossians, chapter one, verse eighteen.

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Hebrews, chapter one, verse six.

And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse twenty-three.

To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fifty-four.

They are they who are the church of the Firstborn.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse ninety-four.

They who dwell in his presence are the church of the Firstborn; and they see as they are seen, and know as they are known, having received of his fulness and of his grace;

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-seven, verse eleven.

Q. What are we to understand by sealing the one hundred and forty-four thousand, out of all the tribes of Israel—twelve thousand out of every tribe?A. We are to understand that those who are sealed are high priests, ordained unto the holy order of God, to administer the everlasting gospel; for they are they who are ordained out of every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, by the angels to whom is given power over the nations of the earth, to bring as many as will come to the church of the Firstborn.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-eight, verse twenty-one.

For ye are the church of the Firstborn, and he will take you up in a cloud, and appoint every man his portion.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse five.

Which glory is that of the church of the Firstborn, even of God, the holiest of all, through Jesus Christ his Son—

Revelation, chapter one, verse eleven.

Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Revelation, chapter twenty-two, verse thirteen.

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-eight, verse one.

Thus saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, the Great I Am, Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the same which looked upon the wide expanse of eternity, and all the seraphic hosts of heaven, before the world was made;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred seven, verse nineteen.

To have the privilege of receiving the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, to have the heavens opened unto them, to commune with the general assembly and church of the Firstborn, and to enjoy the communion and presence of God the Father, and Jesus the mediator of the new covenant.

Revelation, chapter three, verse fourteen.

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

Third Nephi, chapter twenty, verse twenty-six.

The Father having raised me up unto you first, and sent me to bless you in turning away every one of you from his iniquities; and this because ye are the children of the covenant—

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And now, verily I say unto you, I was in the beginning with the Father, and am the Firstborn;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred ten, verse four.

I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Firstborn.

Topic twenty-two. Jesus Christ, Foreordained.

Listening focus. Listen for how the mission of Jesus Christ was prepared before His mortal life as part of God's plan of redemption.

Matthew, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-four.

But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

John, chapter seven, verse thirty-three.

Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.

John, chapter sixteen, verse five.

But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

Hebrews, chapter five, verse five.

So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.

First Peter, chapter one, verse twenty.

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you.

Revelation, chapter thirteen, verse eight.

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Ether, chapter three, verse fourteen.

Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters.

Moses, chapter four, verse two.

But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.

Abraham, chapter three, verse twenty-seven.

And the Lord said: Whom shall I send? And one answered like unto the Son of Man: Here am I, send me. And another answered and said: Here am I, send me. And the Lord said: I will send the first.

Genesis, chapter three, verse fifteen.

And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Job, chapter nineteen, verse twenty-five.

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

Isaiah, chapter twenty-five, verse eight.

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-five, verse nine.

¶ And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-six, verse nineteen.

Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John, chapter seventeen, verse five.

And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

John, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-four.

Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse five.

For behold, the time cometh, and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle of clay, and shall go forth amongst men, working mighty miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, causing the lame to walk, the blind to receive their sight, and the deaf to hear, and curing all manner of diseases.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse thirteen.

Even those things which were from the beginning before the world was, which were ordained of the Father, through his Only Begotten Son, who was in the bosom of the Father, even from the beginning;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse twenty-one.

And now, verily I say unto you, I was in the beginning with the Father, and am the Firstborn;

This concludes Jesus Christ. Foreordained.

Topic twenty-three. Jesus Christ, Glory of.

Listening focus. Listen for descriptions of the glory of Jesus Christ and for the ways His glory is revealed to others.

Exodus, chapter thirty-three, verse eighteen.

And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.

Exodus, chapter forty, verse thirty-four.

Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

Isaiah, chapter six, verse three.

And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

Second Nephi, chapter sixteen, verse three.

And one cried unto another, and said: Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.

Isaiah, chapter forty, verse five.

And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Isaiah, chapter sixty, verse two.

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

Ezekiel, chapter one, verse twenty-eight.

As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.

Zechariah, chapter two, verse five.

For I, saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-seven.

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Matthew, chapter seventeen, verse two.

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty.

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Joseph Smith—Matthew, chapter one, verse thirty-six.

And, as I said before, after the tribulation of those days, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken, then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn; and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory;

John, chapter one, verse fourteen.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John, chapter seventeen, verse five.

And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

Second Peter, chapter one, verse seventeen.

For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Revelation, chapter one, verse fourteen.

His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-four.

And the time cometh speedily that the righteous must be led up as calves of the stall, and the Holy One of Israel must reign in dominion, and might, and power, and great glory.

Second Nephi, chapter one, verse fifteen.

But behold, the Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell; I have beheld his glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms of his love.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse eleven.

And I, John, bear record that I beheld his glory, as the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, even the Spirit of truth, which came and dwelt in the flesh, and dwelt among us.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-three, verse eleven.

And if they are not the words of Christ, judge ye—for Christ will show unto you, with power and great glory, that they are his words, at the last day; and you and I shall stand face to face before his bar; and ye shall know that I have been commanded of him to write these things, notwithstanding my weakness.

Jacob, chapter four, verse four.

For, for this intent have we written these things, that they may know that we knew of Christ, and we had a hope of his glory many hundred years before his coming; and not only we ourselves had a hope of his glory, but also all the holy prophets which were before us.

Alma, chapter five, verse fifty.

Yea, thus saith the Spirit: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand; yea, the Son of God cometh in his glory, in his might, majesty, power, and dominion. Yea, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, that the Spirit saith: Behold the glory of the King of all the earth; and also the King of heaven shall very soon shine forth among all the children of men.

Alma, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

And not many days hence the Son of God shall come in his glory; and his glory shall be the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, equity, and truth, full of patience, mercy, and long-suffering, quick to hear the cries of his people and to answer their prayers.

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-four.

For behold, angels are declaring it unto many at this time in our land; and this is for the purpose of preparing the hearts of the children of men to receive his word at the time of his coming in his glory.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-six, verse three.

And he did expound all things, even from the beginning until the time that he should come in his glory—yea, even all things which should come upon the face of the earth, even until the elements should melt with fervent heat, and the earth should be wrapt together as a scroll, and the heavens and the earth should pass away;

Doctrine and Covenants, section seven, verse three.

And the Lord said unto me: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, because thou desirest this thou shalt tarry until I come in my glory, and shalt prophesy before nations, kindreds, tongues and people.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse twelve.

And again, verily, verily, I say unto you, and it hath gone forth in a firm decree, by the will of the Father, that mine apostles, the Twelve which were with me in my ministry at Jerusalem, shall stand at my right hand at the day of my coming in a pillar of fire, being clothed with robes of righteousness, with crowns upon their heads, in glory even as I am, to judge the whole house of Israel, even as many as have loved me and kept my commandments, and none else.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse forty-four.

And then they shall look for me, and, behold, I will come; and they shall see me in the clouds of heaven, clothed with power and great glory; with all the holy angels; and he that watches not for me shall be cut off.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse sixteen.

And I will show it plainly as I showed it unto my disciples as I stood before them in the flesh, and spake unto them, saying: As ye have asked of me concerning the signs of my coming, in the day when I shall come in my glory in the clouds of heaven, to fulfil the promises that I have made unto your fathers,

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse forty-six.

Wherefore, if ye have slept in peace blessed are you; for as you now behold me and know that I am, even so shall ye come unto me and your souls shall live, and your redemption shall be perfected; and the saints shall come forth from the four quarters of the earth.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse sixty-seven.

And the glory of the Lord shall be there, and the terror of the Lord also shall be there, insomuch that the wicked will not come unto it, and it shall be called Zion.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse six.

And they have done unto the Son of Man even as they listed; and he has taken his power on the right hand of his glory, and now reigneth in the heavens, and will reign till he descends on the earth to put all enemies under his feet, which time is nigh at hand—

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty.

And we beheld the glory of the Son, on the right hand of the Father, and received of his fulness;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse six.

And John saw and bore record of the fulness of my glory, and the fulness of John's record is hereafter to be revealed.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred ten, verse three.

His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:

Moses, chapter one, verse five.

Wherefore, no man can behold all my works, except he behold all my glory; and no man can behold all my glory, and afterwards remain in the flesh on the earth.

Moses, chapter one, verse eighteen.

And again Moses said: I will not cease to call upon God, I have other things to inquire of him: for his glory has been upon me, wherefore I can judge between him and thee. Depart hence, Satan.

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-nine.

For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.

Joseph Smith—History, chapter one, verse seventeen.

It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!

Acts, chapter seven, verse fifty-five.

But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-seven, verse twelve.

Neither can any natural man abide the presence of God, neither after the carnal mind.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse thirty-six.

The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Glory of.

Topic twenty-four. Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ knows, gathers, guides, and protects His sheep. Notice what it means to hear and follow His voice.

Genesis, chapter forty-nine, verse twenty-four.

But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse forty-four.

Wherefore, I am in your midst, and I am the good shepherd, and the stone of Israel. He that buildeth upon this rock shall never fall.

Psalm twenty-three, verse one.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm eighty, verse one.

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.

Psalm ninety-five, verse seven.

For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,

Isaiah, chapter forty, verse eleven.

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

Ezekiel, chapter thirty-four, verse twelve.

As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

John, chapter ten, verse fourteen.

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

John, chapter ten, verse sixteen.

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

Third Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-one.

And verily I say unto you, that ye are they of whom I said: Other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ten, verse fifty-nine.

I am he who said—Other sheep have I which are not of this fold—unto my disciples, and many there were that understood me not.

Hebrews, chapter thirteen, verse twenty.

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

First Peter, chapter two, verse twenty-five.

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

First Peter, chapter five, verse four.

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

First Nephi, chapter thirteen, verse forty-one.

And they must come according to the words which shall be established by the mouth of the Lamb; and the words of the Lamb shall be made known in the records of thy seed, as well as in the records of the twelve apostles of the Lamb; wherefore they both shall be established in one; for there is one God and one Shepherd over all the earth.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-five.

And he gathereth his children from the four quarters of the earth; and he numbereth his sheep, and they know him; and there shall be one fold and one shepherd; and he shall feed his sheep, and in him they shall find pasture.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse thirty-one.

But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people, for behold I know my sheep, and they are numbered.

Mosiah, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-one.

And he that will hear my voice shall be my sheep; and him shall ye receive into the church, and him will I also receive.

Alma, chapter five, verse thirty-eight.

Behold, I say unto you, that the good shepherd doth call you; yea, and in his own name he doth call you, which is the name of Christ; and if ye will not hearken unto the voice of the good shepherd, to the name by which ye are called, behold, ye are not the sheep of the good shepherd.

Alma, chapter five, verse fifty-seven.

And now I say unto you, all you that are desirous to follow the voice of the good shepherd, come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate, and touch not their unclean things; and behold, their names shall be blotted out, that the names of the wicked shall not be numbered among the names of the righteous, that the word of God may be fulfilled, which saith: The names of the wicked shall not be mingled with the names of my people;

Helaman, chapter seven, verse eighteen.

It is because you have hardened your hearts; yea, ye will not hearken unto the voice of the good shepherd; yea, ye have provoked him to anger against you.

Helaman, chapter fifteen, verse thirteen.

And this is according to the prophecy, that they shall again be brought to the true knowledge, which is the knowledge of their Redeemer, and their great and true shepherd, and be numbered among his sheep.

Third Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-one.

And verily I say unto you, that ye are they of whom I said: Other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

Third Nephi, chapter sixteen, verse three.

But I have received a commandment of the Father that I shall go unto them, and that they shall hear my voice, and shall be numbered among my sheep, that there may be one fold and one shepherd; therefore I go to show myself unto them.

Mormon, chapter five, verse seventeen.

They were once a delightsome people, and they had Christ for their shepherd; yea, they were led even by God the Father. This concludes Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd.

Topic twenty-five. Jesus Christ, Head of the Church.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ leads His Church and how its members depend upon Him and belong to His body.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse eighteen.

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse sixteen.

And as I have prayed among you even so shall ye pray in my church, among my people who do repent and are baptized in my name. Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-two.

But if they will repent and hearken unto my words, and harden not their hearts, I will establish my church among them, and they shall come in unto the covenant and be numbered among this the remnant of Jacob, unto whom I have given this land for their inheritance;

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse eight.

And how be it my church save it be called in my name? For if a church be called in Moses' name then it be Moses' church; or if it be called in the name of a man then it be the church of a man; but if it be called in my name then it is my church, if it so be that they are built upon my gospel.

Doctrine and Covenants, section five, verse fourteen.

And to none else will I grant this power, to receive this same testimony among this generation, in this the beginning of the rising up and the coming forth of my church out of the wilderness—clear as the moon, and fair as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ten, verse sixty-seven.

Behold, this is my doctrine—whosoever repenteth and cometh unto me, the same is my church.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eleven, verse sixteen.

Wait a little longer, until you shall have my word, my rock, my church, and my gospel, that you may know of a surety my doctrine.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse five.

Wherefore, if you shall build up my church, upon the foundation of my gospel and my rock, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty, verse six.

And be you afflicted in all his afflictions, ever lifting up your heart unto me in prayer and faith, for his and your deliverance; for I have given unto him power to build up my church among the Lamanites;

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-nine, verse thirteen.

Thou art called to labor in my vineyard, and to build up my church, and to bring forth Zion, that it may rejoice upon the hills and flourish.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-one, verse three.

And by the prayer of your faith ye shall receive my law, that ye may know how to govern my church and have all things right before me.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-two, verse fifty-nine.

Thou shalt take the things which thou hast received, which have been given unto thee in my scriptures for a law, to be my law to govern my church;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-three, verse fifteen.

Again I say, hearken ye elders of my church, whom I have appointed: Ye are not sent forth to be taught, but to teach the children of men the things which I have put into your hands by the power of my Spirit;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse one.

Hearken, O ye people of my church, to whom the kingdom has been given; hearken ye and give ear to him who laid the foundation of the earth, who made the heavens and all the hosts thereof, and by whom all things were made which live, and move, and have a being.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-nine, verse three.

And also that he shall continue in writing and making a history of all the important things which he shall observe and know concerning my church;

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-four, verse thirty-two.

And the sons of Moses and of Aaron shall be filled with the glory of the Lord, upon Mount Zion in the Lord's house, whose sons are ye; and also many whom I have called and sent forth to build up my church.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred four, verse one.

Verily I say unto you, my friends, I give unto you counsel, and a commandment, concerning all the properties which belong to the order which I commanded to be organized and established, to be a united order, and an everlasting order for the benefit of my church, and for the salvation of men until I come—

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred fifteen, verse three.

And also unto my faithful servants who are of the high council of my church in Zion, for thus it shall be called, and unto all the elders and people of my Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, scattered abroad in all the world;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred nineteen, verse two.

For the building of mine house, and for the laying of the foundation of Zion and for the priesthood, and for the debts of the Presidency of my Church.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-four, verse forty-one.

For I deign to reveal unto my church things which have been kept hid from before the foundation of the world, things that pertain to the dispensation of the fulness of times.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-four, verse ninety-four.

And from this time forth I appoint unto him that he may be a prophet, and a seer, and a revelator unto my church, as well as my servant Joseph;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse four.

Wherefore, prepare ye, prepare ye, O my people; sanctify yourselves; gather ye together, O ye people of my church, upon the land of Zion, all you that have not been commanded to tarry.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse sixteen.

Hearken and hear, O ye inhabitants of the earth. Listen, ye elders of my church together, and hear the voice of the Lord; for he calleth upon all men, and he commandeth all men everywhere to repent.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-six, verse forty-one.

Now, therefore, hearken, O ye people of my church; and ye elders listen together; you have received my kingdom.

Ephesians, chapter one, verse twenty-two.

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.

Ephesians, chapter four, verse fifteen.

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ

Ephesians, chapter five, verse twenty-three.

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

Colossians, chapter one, verse eighteen.

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Mosiah, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-two.

For behold, this is my church; whosoever is baptized shall be baptized unto repentance. And whomsoever ye receive shall believe in my name; and him will I freely forgive.

Mosiah, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirteen.

Nevertheless he cried again, saying: Alma, arise and stand forth, for why persecutest thou the church of God? For the Lord hath said: This is my church, and I will establish it; and nothing shall overthrow it, save it is the transgression of my people.

Moroni, chapter six, verse four.

And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-three, verse five.

And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this church have I established and called forth out of the wilderness.

Romans, chapter sixteen, verse sixteen.

Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

First Corinthians, chapter twelve, verse twenty-seven.

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

First Nephi, chapter fourteen, verse twelve.

And it came to pass that I beheld the church of the Lamb of God, and its numbers were few, because of the wickedness and abominations of the whore who sat upon many waters; nevertheless, I beheld that the church of the Lamb, who were the saints of God, were also upon all the face of the earth; and their dominions upon the face of the earth were small, because of the wickedness of the great whore whom I saw.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse fourteen.

And behold it shall come to pass that after the Messiah hath risen from the dead, and hath manifested himself unto his people, unto as many as will believe on his name, behold, Jerusalem shall be destroyed again; for wo unto them that fight against God and the people of his church.

Mosiah, chapter eighteen, verse seventeen.

And they were called the church of God, or the church of Christ, from that time forward. And it came to pass that whosoever was baptized by the power and authority of God was added to his church.

Alma, chapter one, verse nineteen.

But it came to pass that whosoever did not belong to the church of God began to persecute those that did belong to the church of God, and had taken upon them the name of Christ.

Fourth Nephi, chapter one, verse one.

And it came to pass that the thirty and fourth year passed away, and also the thirty and fifth, and behold the disciples of Jesus had formed a church of Christ in all the lands round about. And as many as did come unto them, and did truly repent of their sins, were baptized in the name of Jesus; and they did also receive the Holy Ghost.

Fourth Nephi, chapter one, verse twenty-nine.

And again, there was another church which denyed the Christ; and they did persecute the true church of Christ, because of their humility and their belief in Christ; and they did despise them because of the many miracles which were wrought among them.

Moroni, chapter seven, verse three.

Wherefore, I would speak unto you that are of the church, that are the peaceable followers of Christ, and that have obtained a sufficient hope by which ye can enter into the rest of the Lord, from this time henceforth until ye shall rest with him in heaven.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Head of the Church.

Topic twenty-six. Jesus Christ, Jehovah.

Listening focus. Listen for passages connecting Jesus Christ with Jehovah, the Lord who covenants with, guides, and redeems His people.

Genesis, chapter two, verse four.

These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.

Genesis, chapter four, verse twenty-six.

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord.

Genesis, chapter twenty-two, verse fourteen.

And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen.

Genesis, chapter twenty-eight, verse thirteen.

And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;

Exodus, chapter three, verse six.

Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.

Exodus, chapter three, verse fourteen.

And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you.

John, chapter eight, verse fifty-eight.

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse one.

Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, the Great I Am, whose arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins;

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-eight, verse one.

Thus saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, the Great I Am, Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the same which looked upon the wide expanse of eternity, and all the seraphic hosts of heaven, before the world was made;

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-nine, verse one.

Hearken and listen to the voice of him who is from all eternity to all eternity, the Great I Am, even Jesus Christ—

Exodus, chapter six, verse three.

And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name Jehovah was I not known to them.

Psalm sixty-eight, verse four.

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.

Psalm eighty-three, verse eighteen.

That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most high over all the earth.

Psalm ninety-six, verse thirteen.

Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

Isaiah, chapter six, verse one.

In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

Second Nephi, chapter sixteen, verse one.

In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

Isaiah, chapter twelve, verse two.

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-six, verse four.

Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse two.

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation.

Isaiah, chapter forty-one, verse four.

Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the Lord, the first, and with the last; I am he.

Isaiah, chapter forty-one, verse fourteen.

Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel

Isaiah, chapter forty-three, verse fourteen.

Thus saith the Lord, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships.

Isaiah, chapter forty-four, verse six.

Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.

Isaiah, chapter forty-nine, verse twenty-six.

And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-four, verse five.

For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Isaiah, chapter sixty, verse sixteen.

Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of kings: and thou shalt know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

Hosea, chapter thirteen, verse four.

Yet I am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.

Second Nephi, chapter eleven, verse two.

And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words. For I will liken his words unto my people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him.

Isaiah, chapter forty-three, verse eleven.

I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.

Isaiah, chapter forty-five, verse twenty-one.

Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the Lord? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.

Isaiah, chapter forty-five, verse seventeen.

But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

Jonah, chapter one, verse nine.

And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-six.

And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; they shall be drunken with their own blood as with sweet wine; and all flesh shall know that I, the Lord, am thy Savior and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twelve.

Wherefore, he will bring them again out of captivity, and they shall be gathered together to the lands of their inheritance; and they shall be brought out of obscurity and out of darkness; and they shall know that the Lord is their Savior and their Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse five.

For behold, the time cometh, and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle of clay, and shall go forth amongst men, working mighty miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, causing the lame to walk, the blind to receive their sight, and the deaf to hear, and curing all manner of diseases.

Mosiah, chapter five, verse two.

And they all cried with one voice, saying: Yea, we believe all the words which thou hast spoken unto us; and also, we know of their surety and truth, because of the Spirit of the Lord Omnipotent, which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.

Mosiah, chapter five, verse fifteen.

Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.

Moroni, chapter ten, verse thirty-four.

And now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the paradise of God, until my spirit and body shall again reunite, and I am brought forth triumphant through the air, to meet you before the pleasing bar of the great Jehovah, the Eternal Judge of both quick and dead. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred nine, verse sixty-eight.

O Lord, remember thy servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., and all his afflictions and persecutions—how he has covenanted with Jehovah, and vowed to thee, O Mighty God of Jacob—and the commandments which thou hast given unto him, and that he hath sincerely striven to do thy will.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred ten, verse three.

His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-eight, verse nine.

It may seem to some to be a very bold doctrine that we talk of—a power which records or binds on earth and binds in heaven. Nevertheless, in all ages of the world, whenever the Lord has given a dispensation of the priesthood to any man by actual revelation, or any set of men, this power has always been given. Hence, whatsoever those men did in authority, in the name of the Lord, and did it truly and faithfully, and kept a proper and faithful record of the same, it became a law on earth and in heaven, and could not be annulled, according to the decrees of the great Jehovah. This is a faithful saying. Who can hear it?

Abraham, chapter one, verse sixteen.

And his voice was unto me: Abraham, Abraham, behold, my name is Jehovah, and I have heard thee, and have come down to deliver thee, and to take thee away from thy father's house, and from all thy kinsfolk, into a strange land which thou knowest not of;

Abraham, chapter two, verse eight.

My name is Jehovah, and I know the end from the beginning; therefore my hand shall be over thee.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-three, verse eight.

For he said, surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour.

John, chapter one, verse one.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John, chapter four, verse twenty-six.

Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

First Corinthians, chapter ten, verse four.

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

First Timothy, chapter three, verse sixteen.

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Revelation, chapter one, verse four.

John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Revelation, chapter twenty-one, verse six.

And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

First Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos, which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of the house of Israel.

First Nephi, chapter twenty, verse twelve.

Hearken unto me, O Jacob, and Israel my called, for I am he; I am the first, and I am also the last.

Second Nephi, chapter six, verse seventeen.

But thus saith the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for the Mighty God shall deliver his covenant people. For thus saith the Lord: I will contend with them that contendeth with thee—

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse fourteen.

Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world.

Third Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse five.

Behold, I am he that gave the law, and I am he who covenanted with my people Israel; therefore, the law in me is fulfilled, for I have come to fulfil the law; therefore it hath an end.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse ten.

For, behold, the mystery of godliness, how great is it! For, behold, I am endless, and the punishment which is given from my hand is endless punishment, for Endless is my name. Wherefore—

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-six, verse one.

Thus saith the Lord God, the Mighty One of Israel: Behold, I say unto you, my servant Edward, that you are blessed, and your sins are forgiven you, and you are called to preach my gospel as with the voice of a trump;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse eight.

Therefore, in the beginning the Word was, for he was the Word, even the messenger of salvation—

This concludes Jesus Christ, Jehovah.

Topic twenty-seven. Jesus Christ, Judge.

Listening focus. Listen for the authority of Jesus Christ to judge, the standards described in these passages, and the relationship between justice, mercy, and our choices.

Genesis, chapter eighteen, verse twenty-five.

That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

First Samuel, chapter two, verse ten.

The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

First Chronicles, chapter sixteen, verse thirty-three.

Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth.

Psalm fifty-eight, verse eleven.

So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.

Psalm eighty-two, verse eight.

Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

Psalm ninety-four, verse two.

Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.

Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-two, verse thirty-six.

For the Lord shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.

Psalm seven, verse eight.

The Lord shall judge the people: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me

Psalm seventy-two, verse two.

He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.

Psalm ninety-six, verse ten.

Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

Psalm one hundred thirty-five, verse fourteen.

For the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-one, verse five.

My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.

Hebrews, chapter ten, verse thirty.

For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

Second Nephi, chapter eight, verse five.

My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arm shall judge the people. The isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.

Judges, chapter eleven, verse twenty-seven.

Wherefore I have not sinned against thee, but thou doest me wrong to war against me: the Lord the Judge be judge this day between the children of Israel and the children of Ammon.

Psalm nine, verse eight.

And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

Acts, chapter seventeen, verse thirty-one.

Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Romans, chapter three, verse six.

God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-nine, verse eleven.

For I command all men, both in the east and in the west, and in the north, and in the south, and in the islands of the sea, that they shall write the words which I speak unto them; for out of the books which shall be written I will judge the world, every man according to their works, according to that which is written.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse ten.

And he shall rise the third day from the dead; and behold, he standeth to judge the world; and behold, all these things are done that a righteous judgment might come upon the children of men.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse sixteen.

And it shall come to pass, that whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that day when I shall stand to judge the world.

Psalm fifty, verse six.

And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.

Ecclesiastes, chapter three, verse seventeen.

I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

Ecclesiastes, chapter twelve, verse fourteen.

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Isaiah, chapter two, verse four.

And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

Micah, chapter four, verse three.

¶ And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

Second Nephi, chapter twelve, verse four.

And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plow-shares, and their spears into pruning-hooks—nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

Isaiah, chapter three, verse fourteen.

The Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.

Second Nephi, chapter thirteen, verse fourteen.

The Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people and the princes thereof; for ye have eaten up the vineyard and the spoil of the poor in your houses.

Isaiah, chapter five, verse sixteen.

But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

Second Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse sixteen.

But the Lord of Hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

Isaiah, chapter eleven, verse four.

But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse four.

But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

Isaiah, chapter thirty-three, verse twenty-two.

For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us.

Jeremiah, chapter twenty-three, verse five.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Jeremiah, chapter thirty-three, verse fifteen.

In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

Joel, chapter three, verse twelve.

Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about.

John, chapter five, verse twenty-seven.

And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

John, chapter eight, verse sixteen.

And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

John, chapter nine, verse thirty-nine.

¶ And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

Acts, chapter ten, verse forty-two.

And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

Second Timothy, chapter four, verse one.

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

First Peter, chapter four, verse five.

Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

Moroni, chapter ten, verse thirty-four.

And now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the paradise of God, until my spirit and body shall again reunite, and I am brought forth triumphant through the air, to meet you before the pleasing bar of the great Jehovah, the Eternal Judge of both quick and dead. Amen.

Romans, chapter two, verse sixteen.

In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

Romans, chapter fourteen, verse ten.

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Second Corinthians, chapter five, verse ten.

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-eight, verse twenty-three.

Yea, they are grasped with death, and hell; and death, and hell, and the devil, and all that have been seized therewith must stand before the throne of God, and be judged according to their works, from whence they must go into the place prepared for them, even a lake of fire and brimstone, which is endless torment.

Mosiah, chapter sixteen, verse ten.

Even this mortal shall put on immortality, and this corruption shall put on incorruption, and shall be brought to stand before the bar of God, to be judged of him according to their works whether they be good or whether they be evil— Alma, chapter twelve, verse twelve.

And Amulek hath spoken plainly concerning death, and being raised from this mortality to a state of immortality, and being brought before the bar of God, to be judged according to our works.

Mormon, chapter three, verse twenty.

And these things doth the Spirit manifest unto me; therefore I write unto you all. And for this cause I write unto you, that ye may know that ye must all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ, yea, every soul who belongs to the whole human family of Adam; and ye must stand to be judged of your works, whether they be good or evil;

Mormon, chapter seven, verse six.

And he bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead, whereby man must be raised to stand before his judgment-seat.

Ether, chapter twelve, verse thirty-eight.

And now I, Moroni, bid farewell unto the Gentiles, yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my garments are not spotted with your blood.

Moroni, chapter eight, verse twenty-one.

Wo unto such, for they are in danger of death, hell, and an endless torment. I speak it boldly; God hath commanded me. Listen unto them and give heed, or they stand against you at the judgment-seat of Christ.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-five, verse five.

And it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity. And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: If they have not charity it mattereth not unto thee, thou hast been faithful; wherefore thy garments shall be made clean. And because thou hast seen thy weakness, thou shalt be made strong, even unto the sitting down in the place which I have prepared in the mansions of my Father. And now I ... bid farewell unto the Gentiles; yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my garments are not spotted with your blood. The testators are now dead, and their testament is in force.

First Corinthians, chapter four, verse four.

For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.

Second Timothy, chapter four, verse eight.

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse twenty-three.

To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

Hebrews, chapter thirteen, verse four.

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Jude, chapter one, verse fifteen.

To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-one.

And now I, Nephi, declare unto you, that this prophet of whom Moses spake was the Holy One of Israel; wherefore, he shall execute judgment in righteousness.

Revelation, chapter sixteen, verse five.

And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.

Revelation, chapter eighteen, verse eight.

Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse two.

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

First Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse thirty-three.

Wherefore, if they should die in their wickedness they must be cast off also, as to the things which are spiritual, which are pertaining to righteousness; wherefore, they must be brought to stand before God, to be judged of their works; and if their works have been filthiness they must needs be filthy; and if they be filthy it must needs be that they cannot dwell in the kingdom of God; if so, the kingdom of God must be filthy also.

Mosiah, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirty-one.

Yea, every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess before him. Yea, even at the last day, when all men shall stand to be judged of him, then shall they confess that he is God; then shall they confess, who live without God in the world, that the judgment of an everlasting punishment is just upon them; and they shall quake, and tremble, and shrink beneath the glance of his all-searching eye.

Alma, chapter five, verse fifteen.

Do ye exercise faith in the redemption of him who created you? Do you look forward with an eye of faith, and view this mortal body raised in immortality, and this corruption raised in incorruption, to stand before God to be judged according to the deeds which have been done in the mortal body?

Alma, chapter twelve, verse fifteen.

But this cannot be; we must come forth and stand before him in his glory, and in his power, and in his might, majesty, and dominion, and acknowledge to our everlasting shame that all his judgments are just; that he is just in all his works, and that he is merciful unto the children of men, and that he has all power to save every man that believeth on his name and bringeth forth fruit meet for repentance.

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse twenty-two.

If so, wo shall come upon you; but if not so, then cast about your eyes and begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead, which shall bring to pass the resurrection, that all men shall stand before him, to be judged at the last and judgment day, according to their works.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse fourteen.

And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil—

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse three.

Retaining all power, even to the destroying of Satan and his works at the end of the world, and the last great day of judgment, which I shall pass upon the inhabitants thereof, judging every man according to his works and the deeds which he hath done.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse ten.

And because of the intercession for all, all men come unto God; wherefore, they stand in the presence of him, to be judged of him according to the truth and holiness which is in him. Wherefore, the ends of the law which the Holy One hath given, unto the inflicting of the punishment which is affixed, which punishment that is affixed is in opposition to that of the happiness which is affixed, to answer the ends of the atonement—

Second Nephi, chapter six, verse ten.

And after they have hardened their hearts and stiffened their necks against the Holy One of Israel, behold, the judgments of the Holy One of Israel shall come upon them. And the day cometh that they shall be smitten and afflicted.

Mormon, chapter nine, verse fourteen.

And then cometh the judgment of the Holy One upon them; and then cometh the time that he that is filthy shall be filthy still; and he that is righteous shall be righteous still; he that is happy shall be happy still; and he that is unhappy shall be unhappy still.

Omni, chapter one, verse seven.

Wherefore, the Lord did visit them in great judgment; nevertheless, he did spare the righteous that they should not perish, but did deliver them out of the hands of their enemies.

Alma, chapter ten, verse twenty.

And now I say unto you that well doth the Lord judge of your iniquities; well doth he cry unto this people, by the voice of his angels: Repent ye, repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Alma, chapter eleven, verse forty-four.

Now, this restoration shall come to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, both the wicked and the righteous; and even there shall not so much as a hair of their heads be lost; but every thing shall be restored to its perfect frame, as it is now, or in the body, and shall be brought and be arraigned before the bar of Christ the Son, and God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, which is one Eternal God, to be judged according to their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-nine, verse eighteen.

And inasmuch as they do repent and receive the fulness of my gospel, and become sanctified, I will stay mine hand in judgment.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-three, verse thirty-three.

And the wicked shall go away into unquenchable fire, and their end no man knoweth on earth, nor ever shall know, until they come before me in judgment.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse sixty-eight.

These are they whose names are written in heaven, where God and Christ are the judge of all.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-seven, verse twelve.

Q. What are we to understand by the sounding of the trumpets, mentioned in the 8th chapter of Revelation?A. We are to understand that as God made the world in six days, and on the seventh day he finished his work, and sanctified it, and also formed man out of the dust of the earth, even so, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years will the Lord God sanctify the earth, and complete the salvation of man, and judge all things, and shall redeem all things, except that which he hath not put into his power, when he shall have sealed all things, unto the end of all things; and the sounding of the trumpets of the seven angels are the preparing and finishing of his work, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years—the preparing of the way before the time of his coming.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse ninety-two.

And angels shall fly through the midst of heaven, crying with a loud voice, sounding the trump of God, saying: Prepare ye, prepare ye, O inhabitants of the earth; for the judgment of our God is come. Behold, and lo, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-nine, verse five.

And behold, and lo, I come quickly to judgment, to convince all of their ungodly deeds which they have committed against me, as it is written of me in the volume of the book.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse two.

The Lord who shall suddenly come to his temple; the Lord who shall come down upon the world with a curse to judgment; yea, upon all the nations that forget God, and upon all the ungodly among you.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-seven.

Wherefore teach it unto your children, that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence; for, in the language of Adam, Man of Holiness is his name, and the name of his Only Begotten is the Son of Man, even Jesus Christ, a righteous Judge, who shall come in the meridian of time.

Matthew, chapter twenty-five, verse thirty-two.

And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

This concludes Jesus Christ, Judge.

Topic twenty-eight. Jesus Christ, King.

Listening focus. Listen for descriptions of Jesus Christ as King and for the nature of His kingdom and reign.

First Samuel, chapter twelve, verse twelve.

And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the Lord your God was your king.

Psalm twenty-four, verse seven.

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Psalm forty-seven, verse seven.

For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

Zechariah, chapter fourteen, verse nine.

And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.

Zechariah, chapter fourteen, verse sixteen.

And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.

Psalm eighty-nine, verse eighteen.

For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

Psalm ninety-five, verse three.

For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Psalm one hundred forty-nine, verse two

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Isaiah, chapter six, verse five.

Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.

Second Nephi, chapter sixteen, verse five.

Then said I: Wo is unto me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips; and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Hosts.

Isaiah, chapter thirty-three, verse seventeen.

Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.

Isaiah, chapter forty-three, verse fifteen.

I am the Lord, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.

Isaiah, chapter forty-four, verse six.

Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.

Jeremiah, chapter ten, verse ten.

But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.

Jeremiah, chapter twenty-three, verse five.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Zechariah, chapter nine, verse nine.

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Matthew, chapter twenty-one, verse five.

Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

John, chapter twelve, verse fifteen.

Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.

Malachi, chapter one, verse fourteen.

But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen.

Matthew, chapter two, verse two.

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Matthew, chapter five, verse thirty-five.

Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

Matthew, chapter twenty-five, verse thirty-four.

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse eleven.

And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse two.

And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.

Luke, chapter twenty-three, verse three.

And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

John, chapter eighteen, verse thirty-three.

Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirty-seven.

And set up over his head his accusation written, This Is Jesus the King of the Jews.

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-six.

And the superscription of his accusation was written over, The King of the Jews.

Luke, chapter twenty-three, verse thirty-eight.

And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew. This is the King of the Jews.

John, chapter nineteen, verse nineteen.

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews.

Luke, chapter nineteen, verse thirty-eight.

Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

John, chapter one, verse forty-nine.

Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

John, chapter six, verse fifteen.

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

John, chapter nineteen, verse three.

And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

John, chapter nineteen, verse fourteen.

And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

Acts, chapter seventeen, verse seven.

Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.

First Timothy, chapter one, verse seventeen.

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

First Timothy, chapter six, verse fifteen.

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Revelation, chapter fifteen, verse three.

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse sixteen.

And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.

Revelation, chapter seventeen, verse fourteen.

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Second Nephi, chapter ten, verse fourteen.

For he that raiseth up a king against me shall perish, for I, the Lord, the king of heaven, will be their king, and I will be a light unto them forever, that hear my words.

Mosiah, chapter two, verse nineteen.

And behold also, if I, whom ye call your king, who has spent his days in your service, and yet has been in the service of God, do merit any thanks from you, O how you ought to thank your heavenly King!

Alma, chapter five, verse fifty.

Yea, thus saith the Spirit: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand; yea, the Son of God cometh in his glory, in his might, majesty, power, and dominion. Yea, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, that the Spirit saith: Behold the glory of the King of all the earth; and also the King of heaven shall very soon shine forth among all the children of men.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-three.

And then shall they weep because of their iniquities; then shall they lament because they persecuted their king.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-nine.

For the Lord shall be in their midst, and his glory shall be upon them, and he will be their king and their lawgiver.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-eight, verse twenty-two.

Brethren, shall we not go on in so great a cause? Go forward and not backward. Courage, brethren; and on, on to the victory! Let your hearts rejoice, and be exceedingly glad.

Let the earth break forth into singing. Let the dead speak forth anthems of eternal praise to the King Immanuel, who hath ordained, before the world was, that which would enable us to redeem them out of their prison; for the prisoners shall go free.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-eight, verse twenty-three.

Let the mountains shout for joy, and all ye valleys cry aloud; and all ye seas and dry lands tell the wonders of your Eternal King! And ye rivers, and brooks, and rills, flow down with gladness. Let the woods and all the trees of the field praise the Lord; and ye solid rocks weep for joy! And let the sun, moon, and the morning stars sing together, and let all the sons of God shout for joy!

And let the eternal creations declare his name forever and ever! And again I say, how glorious is the voice we hear from heaven, proclaiming in our ears, glory, and salvation, and honor, and immortality, and eternal life; kingdoms, principalities, and powers!

This concludes Jesus Christ, King.

Topic twenty-nine. Jesus Christ, Lamb of God.

Listening focus. Listen for the title Lamb of God and its connection to the sacrifice, innocence, and redeeming work of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse seven.

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse seven.

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb so he opened not his mouth.

John, chapter one, verse twenty-nine.

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

Alma, chapter seven, verse fourteen.

Now I say unto you that ye must repent, and be born again; for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven; therefore come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye may be washed from your sins, that ye may have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, who is mighty to save and to cleanse from all unrighteousness.

First Peter, chapter one, verse nineteen.

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Revelation, chapter five, verse six.

And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

Revelation, chapter five, verse twelve.

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Revelation, chapter seven, verse fourteen.

And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

First Nephi, chapter twelve, verse eleven.

And the angel said unto me: Look! And I looked, and beheld three generations pass away in righteousness; and their garments were white even like unto the Lamb of God. And the angel said unto me: These are made white in the blood of the Lamb, because of their faith in him.

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse eleven.

Therefore they were called after this holy order, and were sanctified, and their garments were washed white through the blood of the Lamb.

Ether, chapter thirteen, verse eleven.

And then also cometh the Jerusalem of old; and the inhabitants thereof, blessed are they, for they have been washed in the blood of the Lamb; and they are they who were scattered and gathered in from the four quarters of the earth, and from the north countries, and are partakers of the fulfilling of the covenant which God made with their father, Abraham.

Revelation, chapter twelve, verse eleven.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Revelation, chapter thirteen, verse eight.

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Moses, chapter seven, verse forty-seven.

And behold, Enoch saw the day of the coming of the Son of Man, even in the flesh; and his soul rejoiced, saying: The Righteous is lifted up, and the Lamb is slain from the foundation of the world; and through faith I am in the bosom of the Father, and behold, Zion is with me.

Revelation, chapter fourteen, verse one.

And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse eighteen.

When the Lamb shall stand upon Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand, having his Father's name written on their foreheads.

Revelation, chapter seventeen, verse fourteen.

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse seven.

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse nine.

And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse eleven.

And after that cometh the day of my power; then shall the poor, the lame, and the blind, and the deaf, come in unto the marriage of the Lamb, and partake of the supper of the Lord, prepared for the great day to come.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-five, verse three.

Yea, a voice crying—Prepare ye the way of the Lord, prepare ye the supper of the Lamb, make ready for the Bridegroom.

Revelation, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-three.

And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

Revelation, chapter twenty-two, verse three.

And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse ten.

And after he had baptized the Messiah with water, he should behold and bear record that he had baptized the Lamb of God, who should take away the sins of the world.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse four.

Wherefore, I would that ye should remember that I have spoken unto you concerning that prophet which the Lord showed unto me, that should baptize the Lamb of God, which should take away the sins of the world.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twenty-one.

And the angel said unto me: Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father! Knowest thou the meaning of the tree which thy father saw?

First Nephi, chapter thirteen, verse forty.

And the angel spake unto me, saying: These last records, which thou hast seen among the Gentiles, shall establish the truth of the first, which are of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, and shall make known the plain and precious things which have been taken away from them; and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved.

First Nephi, chapter fourteen, verse one.

And it shall come to pass, that if the Gentiles shall hearken unto the Lamb of God in that day that he shall manifest himself unto them in word, and also in power, in very deed, unto the taking away of their stumbling blocks—

Helaman, chapter six, verse five.

Yea, and many did preach with exceedingly great power and authority, unto the bringing down many of them into the depths of humility, to be the humble followers of God and the Lamb.

Mormon, chapter nine, verse six.

O then ye unbelieving, turn ye unto the Lord; cry mightily unto the Father in the name of Jesus, that perhaps ye may be found spotless, pure, fair, and white, having been cleansed by the blood of the Lamb, at that great and last day.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse eighty-five.

These are they who shall not be redeemed from the devil until the last resurrection, until the Lord, even Christ the Lamb, shall have finished his work.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-one.

And saw the holy angels, and them who are sanctified before his throne, worshiping God, and the Lamb, who worship him forever and ever.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse thirty-nine.

For all the rest shall be brought forth by the resurrection of the dead, through the triumph and the glory of the Lamb, who was slain, who was in the bosom of the Father before the worlds were made.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse one hundred nineteen.

And to God and the Lamb be glory, and honor, and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse one hundred six.

And again, another angel shall sound his trump, which is the seventh angel, saying: It is finished; it is finished! The Lamb of God hath overcome and trodden the wine-press alone, even the wine-press of the fierceness of the wrath of Almighty God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred nine, verse seventy-nine.

And also this church, to put upon it thy name. And help us by the power of thy Spirit, that we may mingle our voices with those bright, shining seraphs around thy throne, with acclamations of praise, singing Hosanna to God and the Lamb!

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse fifty-six.

And the graves of the saints shall be opened; and they shall come forth and stand on the right hand of the Lamb, when he shall stand upon Mount Zion, and upon the holy city, the New Jerusalem; and they shall sing the song of the Lamb, day and night forever and ever.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Lamb of God.

Topic thirty. Jesus Christ, Light of the World.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ brings light, truth, and guidance, and what it means to follow His light.

Psalm twenty-seven, verse one.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Isaiah, chapter two, verse five.

O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord.

Second Nephi, chapter twelve, verse five.

O house of Jacob, come ye and let us walk in the light of the Lord; yea, come, for ye have all gone astray, every one to his wicked ways.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse two.

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

Micah, chapter seven, verse eight.

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.

Matthew, chapter four, verse sixteen.

The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

Luke, chapter one, verse seventy-nine.

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Second Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse two.

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

Isaiah, chapter sixty, verse nineteen.

The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.

Luke, chapter two, verse thirty-two.

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

John, chapter one, verse four.

In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

John, chapter one, verse nine.

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

John, chapter eight, verse twelve.

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

John, chapter nine, verse five.

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

Mosiah, chapter sixteen, verse nine.

He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death.

Alma, chapter thirty-eight, verse nine.

And now, my son, I have told you this that ye may learn wisdom, that ye may learn of me that there is no other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ. Behold, he is the life and the light of the world. Behold, he is the word of truth and righteousness.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eleven.

And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse sixteen.

And as I have prayed among you even so shall ye pray in my church, among my people who do repent and are baptized in my name. Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ten, verse seventy.

And now, remember the words of him who is the life and light of the world, your Redeemer, your Lord and your God. Amen.

Ephesians, chapter five, verse fourteen.

Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

Revelation, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-three.

And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

Second Nephi, chapter ten, verse fourteen.

For he that raiseth up a king against me shall perish, for I, the Lord, the king of heaven, will be their king, and I will be a light unto them forever, that hear my words.

Third Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse nine.

Behold, I am the law, and the light. Look unto me, and endure to the end, and ye shall live; for unto him that endureth to the end will I give eternal life.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse twenty-four.

Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world. Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do. Behold ye see that I have prayed unto the Father, and ye all have witnessed.

Ether, chapter four, verse twelve.

And whatsoever thing persuade the men to do good is of me; for good cometh of none save it be of me. I am the same that leadeth men to all good; he that will not believe my words will not believe me—that I am; and he that will not believe me will not believe the Father who sent me. For behold, I am the Father, I am the light, and the life, and the truth of the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section six, verse twenty-one.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that came unto mine own, and mine own received me not. I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-four, verse forty-five.

For the word of the Lord is truth, and whatsoever is truth is light, and whatsoever is light is Spirit, even the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse nine.

The light and the Redeemer of the world; the Spirit of truth, who came into the world, because the world was made by him, and in him was the life of men and the light of men.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Light of the World.

Topic thirty-one. Jesus Christ, Lord.

Listening focus. Listen for what the title Lord reveals about Jesus Christ's authority and about our relationship with Him.

Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, verse six.

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Mark, chapter sixteen, verse nineteen.

So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

Luke, chapter two, verse eleven.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse sixty-one.

And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

John, chapter eleven, verse two.

(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)

John, chapter twenty, verse two.

Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

Acts, chapter two, verse thirty-six.

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

First Corinthians, chapter eight, verse six.

But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

First Corinthians, chapter twelve, verse three.

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

Second Timothy, chapter four, verse twenty-two.

The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

James, chapter two, verse one.

My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

Revelation, chapter seventeen, verse fourteen.

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Revelation, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-one.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-eight, verse five.

And they deny the power of God, the Holy One of Israel; and they say unto the people: Hearken unto us, and hear ye our precept; for behold there is no God today, for the Lord and the Redeemer hath done his work, and he hath given his power unto men;

Mosiah, chapter three, verse twelve.

But wo, wo unto him who knoweth that he rebelleth against God! For salvation cometh to none such except it be through repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse seventeen.

And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent.

Mosiah, chapter five, verse fifteen.

Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.

Third Nephi, chapter one, verse twelve.

And it came to pass that he cried mightily unto the Lord all that day; and behold, the voice of the Lord came unto him, saying:

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse thirteen.

And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto them saying:

Ether, chapter three, verse six.

And it came to pass that when the brother of Jared had said these words, behold, the Lord stretched forth his hand and touched the stones one by one with his finger. And the veil was taken from off the eyes of the brother of Jared, and he saw the finger of the Lord; and it was as the finger of a man, like unto flesh and blood; and the brother of Jared fell down before the Lord, for he was struck with fear.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ten, verse seventy.

And now, remember the words of him who is the life and light of the world, your Redeemer, your Lord and your God. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-four, verse twelve.

And verily, verily, I say unto you, I come quickly. I am your Lord and your Redeemer. Even so. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventeen, verse nine.

And I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, have spoken it unto you, that I might bring about my righteous purposes unto the children of men. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-five, verse one.

Listen to the voice of the Lord your God, even Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, whose course is one eternal round, the same today as yesterday, and forever.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-five, verse seventeen.

And let the higher part of the inner court be dedicated unto me for the school of mine apostles, saith Son Ahman; or, in other words, Alphus; or, in other words, Omegus; even Jesus Christ your Lord. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred ten, verse two.

We saw the Lord standing upon the breastwork of the pulpit, before us; and under his feet was a paved work of pure gold, in color like amber.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse sixty.

Thus was the vision of the redemption of the dead revealed to me, and I bear record, and I know that this record is true, through the blessing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, even so. Amen.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Lord.

Topic thirty-two. Jesus Christ, Mediator.

Listening focus. A mediator stands between parties. Listen for how Jesus Christ brings us into a reconciled relationship with God. The scripture readings for this topic now begin.

John, chapter fourteen, verse six.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

First Timothy, chapter two, verse five.

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus:

Hebrews, chapter eight, verse six.

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

Hebrews, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse twenty-four.

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred seven, verse nineteen.

To have the privilege of receiving the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, to have the heavens opened unto them, to commune with the general assembly and church of the Firstborn, and to enjoy the communion and presence of God the Father, and Jesus the mediator of the new covenant.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse twenty-eight.

And now, my sons, I would that ye should look to the great Mediator, and hearken unto his great commandments; and be faithful unto his words, and choose eternal life, according to the will of his Holy Spirit;

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse sixty-nine.

These are they who are just men made perfect through Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, who wrought out this perfect atonement through the shedding of his own blood.

Galatians, chapter three, verse nineteen.

Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Mediator.

Topic thirty-three. Jesus Christ, Messenger of the Covenant.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ is described in relation to God's covenant and the message He brings to His people.

Malachi, chapter three, verse one.

Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.

Matthew, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-four.

But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Luke, chapter four, verse forty-three.

And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent

John, chapter five, verse thirty-six.

But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

John, chapter seven, verse twenty-nine.

But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.

John, chapter eight, verse forty-two.

Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

John, chapter ten, verse thirty-six.

Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

John, chapter eleven, verse forty-two.

And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

John, chapter seventeen, verse three.

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

John, chapter six, verse fifty-seven.

As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.

John, chapter seven, verse sixteen.

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-four, verse one.

And it came to pass that he commanded them that they should write the words which the Father had given unto Malachi, which he should tell unto them. And it came to pass that after they were written he expounded them. And these are the words which he did tell unto them, saying: Thus said the Father unto Malachi—Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom ye seek shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in; behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse eight.

Therefore, in the beginning the Word was, for he was the Word, even the messenger of salvation—

Abraham, chapter three, verse twenty-seven.

And the Lord said: Whom shall I send? And one answered like unto the Son of Man: Here am I, send me. And another answered and said: Here am I, send me. And the Lord said: I will send the first.

First Samuel, chapter three, verse twenty-one.

And the Lord appeared again in Shiloh: for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the Lord.

Isaiah, chapter forty, verse eight.

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

John, chapter one, verse one.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John, chapter three, verse seventeen.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Hebrews, chapter three, verse one.

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

First John, chapter one, verse one.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse thirteen.

And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Messenger of the Covenant.

Topic thirty-four. Jesus Christ, Messiah.

Listening focus. Messiah means the Anointed One. Listen for the promises concerning the Messiah and the testimonies that Jesus fulfills them.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-one, verse one.

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Luke, chapter four, verse eighteen.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Acts, chapter four, verse twenty-seven.

For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

Daniel, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse sixteen.

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Mark, chapter eight, verse twenty-nine.

And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse twenty.

Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse sixty-one.

But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Luke, chapter four, verse forty-one.

And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

John, chapter one, verse forty-one.

He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

John, chapter four, verse twenty-five.

The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

John, chapter four, verse forty-two.

And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

John, chapter twenty, verse thirty-one.

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Acts, chapter four, verse twenty-seven.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Philippians, chapter two, verse eleven.

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse four.

Yea, even six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem, a prophet would the Lord God raise up among the Jews—even a Messiah, or, in other words, a Savior of the world.

First Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse thirteen.

And now, the thing which our father meaneth concerning the grafting in of the natural branches through the fulness of the Gentiles, is, that in the latter days, when our seed shall have dwindled in unbelief, yea, for the space of many years, and many generations after the Messiah shall be manifested in body unto the children of men, then shall the fulness of the gospel of the Messiah come unto the Gentiles, and from the Gentiles unto the remnant of our seed—

Second Nephi, chapter one, verse ten.

But behold, when the time cometh that they shall dwindle in unbelief, after they have received so great blessings from the hand of the Lord—having a knowledge of the creation of the earth, and all men, knowing the great and marvelous works of the Lord from the creation of the world; having power given them to do all things by faith; having all the commandments from the beginning, and having been brought by his infinite goodness into this precious land of promise—behold, I say, if the day shall come that they will reject the Holy One of Israel, the true Messiah, their Redeemer and their God, behold, the judgments of him that is just shall rest upon them.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse six.

Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse twenty-six.

And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they are redeemed from the fall they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon, save it be by the punishment of the law at the great and last day, according to the commandments which God hath given.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse fourteen.

And behold it shall come to pass that after the Messiah hath risen from the dead, and hath manifested himself unto his people, unto as many as will believe on his name, behold, Jerusalem shall be destroyed again; for wo unto them that fight against God and the people of his church.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse eighteen.

Wherefore, he shall bring forth his words unto them, which words shall judge them at the last day, for they shall be given them for the purpose of convincing them of the true Messiah, who was rejected by them; and unto the convincing of them that they need not look forward any more for a Messiah to come, for there should not any come, save it should be a false Messiah which should deceive the people; for there is save one Messiah spoken of by the prophets, and that Messiah is he who should be rejected of the Jews.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse eight.

And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse one.

I am Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord; yea, even I am he, the beginning and the end, the Redeemer of the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-eight, verse one.

Thus saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, the Great I Am, Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the same which looked upon the wide expanse of eternity, and all the seraphic hosts of heaven, before the world was made;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse seven.

For verily I say unto you that I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the light and the life of the world—a light that shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, I who speak even by the voice of my Spirit, even Alpha and Omega, your Lord and your God—

Moses, chapter seven, verse fifty-three.

And the Lord said: Blessed is he through whose seed Messiah shall come; for he saith—I am Messiah, the King of Zion, the Rock of Heaven, which is broad as eternity; whoso cometh in at the gate and climbeth up by me shall never fall; wherefore, blessed are they of whom I have spoken, for they shall come forth with songs of everlasting joy.

Genesis, chapter forty-nine, verse ten.

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Isaiah, chapter ten, verse twenty-seven.

And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Isaiah, chapter eleven, verse one.

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

John, chapter one, verse forty-nine.

Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

Acts, chapter three, verse fifteen.

And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

Acts, chapter five, verse thirty-one.

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Hebrews, chapter two, verse ten.

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse two.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty, verse twenty-seven.

And it shall come to pass in that day that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse twenty-two.

Wherefore, be subject to the powers that be, until he reigns whose right it is to reign, and subdues all enemies under his feet.

Moses, chapter four, verse two.

But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Messiah.

Topic thirty-five. Jesus Christ, Millennial Reign.

Listening focus. Listen for descriptions of the reign of Jesus Christ and the peace, righteousness, and changes associated with that reign.

Psalm eighty-nine, verse four.

Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

Psalm eighty-nine, verse eighteen.

For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

Psalm one hundred thirty-two, verse eleven.

The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse six.

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, The Prince of Peace.

Second Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse six.

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, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah, chapter eleven, verse three.

And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse three.

And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord; and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears.

Isaiah, chapter sixteen, verse five.

And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.

Isaiah, chapter thirty-two, verse one.

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

Isaiah, chapter thirty-three, verse twenty-two.

For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us.

Jeremiah, chapter twenty-three, verse five.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Daniel, chapter two, verse forty-four.

And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Daniel, chapter seven, verse fourteen.

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

Zephaniah, chapter three, verse fifteen.

The Lord hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the Lord, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one, verse thirty-six.

And also the Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their midst, and shall come down in judgment upon Idumea, or the world.

Zechariah, chapter fourteen, verse nine.

And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.

Luke, chapter one, verse thirty-two.

He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-five.

For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse twenty-two.

Wherefore, be subject to the powers that be, until he reigns whose right it is to reign, and subdues all enemies under his feet.

Revelation, chapter eleven, verse fifteen.

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Revelation, chapter twenty, verse four.

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse eleven.

For I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory, with all the hosts thereof, and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years, and the wicked shall not stand.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse sixty-three.

These are they whom he shall bring with him, when he shall come in the clouds of heaven to reign on the earth over his people.

Revelation, chapter twenty, verse seven.

And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-three, verse twenty-nine.

For in mine own due time will I come upon the earth in judgment, and my people shall be redeemed and shall reign with me on earth.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-six.

And because of the righteousness of his people, Satan has no power; wherefore, he cannot be loosed for the space of many years; for he hath no power over the hearts of the people, for they dwell in righteousness, and the Holy One of Israel reigneth.

Jacob, chapter five, verse seventy-five.

And it came to pass that when the Lord of the vineyard saw that his fruit was good, and that his vineyard was no more corrupt, he called up his servants, and said unto them: Behold, for this last time have we nourished my vineyard; and thou beholdest that I have done according to my will; and I have preserved the natural fruit, that it is good, even like as it was in the beginning. And blessed art thou; for because ye have been diligent in laboring with me in my vineyard, and have kept my commandments, and have brought unto me again the natural fruit, that my vineyard is no more corrupted, and the bad is cast away, behold ye shall have joy with me because of the fruit of my vineyard.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one, verse thirty-six.

And also the Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their midst, and shall come down in judgment upon Idumea, or the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse eleven.

For I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory, with all the hosts thereof, and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years, and the wicked shall not stand.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-three, verse twenty-nine.

For in mine own due time will I come upon the earth in judgment, and my people shall be redeemed and shall reign with me on earth.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse twenty-two.

Wherefore, be subject to the powers that be, until he reigns whose right it is to reign, and subdues all enemies under his feet.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse sixty-three.

These are they whom he shall bring with him, when he shall come in the clouds of heaven to reign on the earth over his people.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse one hundred eight.

Then shall he be crowned with the crown of his glory, to sit on the throne of his power to reign forever and ever.

Articles of Faith, article ten.

We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

Isaiah, chapter forty, verse eleven.

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Millennial Reign.

Topic thirty-six. Jesus Christ, Mission of.

Listening focus. Listen for why Jesus Christ came and what He was sent to accomplish. Notice how He describes His own purpose.

Deuteronomy, chapter eighteen, verse fifteen.

¶ The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse six.

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, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-five, verse eight.

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-six, verse nineteen.

Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse five.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse five.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-one, verse one.

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Luke, chapter four, verse eighteen.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Mosiah, chapter twelve, verse twenty-one.

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings; that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good; that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth;

Matthew, chapter one, verse twenty-one.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew, chapter three, verse fifteen.

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

Matthew, chapter eighteen, verse eleven.

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

Mark, chapter one, verse thirty-eight.

And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

Luke, chapter one, verse thirty-three.

And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Luke, chapter four, verse eighteen.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

John, chapter one, verse three.

All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

John, chapter one, verse fourteen.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Colossians, chapter one, verse sixteen.

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Colossians, chapter one, verse seventeen.

And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Colossians, chapter one, verse eighteen.

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

John, chapter six, verse thirty-eight.

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirteen.

Behold I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.

John, chapter twelve, verse twenty-three.

And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eleven.

And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.

John, chapter seventeen, verse one.

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-two.

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Hebrews, chapter five, verse nine.

And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obev him

Mosiah, chapter three, verse nine.

And lo, he cometh unto his own, that salvation might come unto the children of men even through faith on his name; and even after all this they shall consider him a man, and say that he hath a devil, and shall scourge him, and shall crucify him.

Hebrews, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse nine.

Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved.

Second Nephi, chapter nine, verse five.

Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him.

Jacob, chapter four, verse eleven.

Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye may obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be presented as the first-fruits of Christ unto God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse nine.

And lo, he cometh unto his own, that salvation might come unto the children of men even through faith on his name; and even after all this they shall consider him a man, and say that he hath a devil, and shall scourge him, and shall crucify him.

Mosiah, chapter twelve, verse twenty-one.

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings; that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good; that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth;

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse one.

And now Abinadi said unto them: I would that ye should understand that God himself shall come down among the children of men, and shall redeem his people.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse nine.

Having ascended into heaven, having the bowels of mercy; being filled with compassion towards the children of men; standing betwixt them and justice; having broken the bands of death, taken upon himself their iniquity and their transgressions, having redeemed them, and satisfied the demands of justice.

Mosiah, chapter eighteen, verse two.

Yea, concerning that which was to come, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and the redemption of the people, which was to be brought to pass through the power, and sufferings, and death of Christ, and his resurrection and ascension into heaven.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse seventeen.

And as many as have received me, to them have I given to become the sons of God; and even so will I to as many as shall believe on my name, for behold, by me redemption cometh, and in me is the law of Moses fulfilled.

Alma, chapter five, verse twenty-seven.

Have ye walked, keeping yourselves blameless before God? Could ye say, if ye were called to die at this time, within yourselves, that ye have been sufficiently humble? That your garments have been cleansed and made white through the blood of Christ, who will come to redeem his people from their sins?

Alma, chapter twenty-two, verse fourteen.

And since man had fallen he could not merit anything of himself; but the sufferings and death of Christ atone for their sins, through faith and repentance, and so forth; and that he breaketh the bands of death, that the grave shall have no victory, and that the sting of death should be swallowed up in the hopes of glory; and Aaron did expound all these things unto the king.

Alma, chapter forty-two, verse fifteen.

And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse seventeen.

And as many as have received me, to them have I given to become the sons of God; and even so will I to as many as shall believe on my name, for behold, by me redemption cometh, and in me is the law of Moses fulfilled.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eleven.

And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.

Third Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse five.

Behold, I am he that gave the law, and I am he who covenanted with my people Israel; therefore, the law in me is fulfilled, for I have come to fulfil the law; therefore it hath an end.

Ether, chapter three, verse fourteen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse two.

I, having accomplished and finished the will of him whose I am, even the Father, concerning me—having done this that I might subdue all things unto myself—

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse nine.

The light and the Redeemer of the world; the Spirit of truth, who came into the world, because the world was made by him, and in him was the life of men and the light of men.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse twenty-five.

I marveled, for I understood that the Savior spent about three years in his ministry among the Jews and those of the house of Israel, endeavoring to teach them the everlasting gospel and call them unto repentance;

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-nine.

For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.

Zechariah, chapter thirteen, verse six.

And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-two.

Then shall they know that I am the Lord; for I will say unto them: These wounds are the wounds with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. I am he who was lifted up. I am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Mission of.

Topic thirty-seven. Jesus Christ. Only Begotten Son.

Listening focus. Listen for the title Only Begotten Son and what the scriptures teach about the Father's love and the Son's mission.

John, chapter one, verse fourteen.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John, chapter one, verse eighteen.

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

John, chapter three, verse sixteen.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-one.

Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his Only Begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him.

First John, chapter four, verse nine.

In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse five.

Thus saith the Lord; for I am God, and have sent mine Only Begotten Son into the world for the redemption of the world, and have decreed that he that receiveth him shall be saved, and he that receiveth him not shall be damned—

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse twelve.

But, behold, they shall have wars, and rumors of wars; and when the day cometh that the Only Begotten of the Father, yea, even the Father of heaven and of earth, shall manifest himself unto them in the flesh, behold, they will reject him, because of their iniquities, and the hardness of their hearts, and the stiffness of their necks.

Jacob, chapter four, verse five.

Behold, they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. And for this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to him; and for this cause it is sanctified unto us for righteousness, even as it was accounted unto Abraham in the wilderness to be obedient unto the commands of God in offering up his son Isaac, which is a similitude of God and his Only Begotten Son.

Alma, chapter five, verse forty-eight.

I say unto you, that I know of myself that whatsoever I shall say unto you, concerning that which is to come, is true; and I say unto you, that I know that Jesus Christ shall come, yea, the Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, and mercy, and truth. And behold, it is he that cometh to take away the sins of the world, yea, the sins of every man who steadfastly believeth on his name.

Alma, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

And not many days hence the Son of God shall come in his glory; and his glory shall be the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, equity, and truth, full of patience, mercy, and long-suffering, quick to hear the cries of his people and to answer their prayers.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-three.

For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse eleven.

And I, John, bear record that I beheld his glory, as the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, even the Spirit of truth, which came and dwelt in the flesh, and dwelt among us.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse fourteen.

All these had departed the mortal life, firm in the hope of a glorious resurrection, through the grace of God the Father and his Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

Moses, chapter five, verse nine.

And in that day the Holy Ghost fell upon Adam, which beareth record of the Father and the Son, saying: I am the Only Begotten of the Father from the beginning, henceforth and forever, that as thou hast fallen thou mayest be redeemed, and all mankind, even as many as will.

Jacob, chapter four, verse eleven.

Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye may obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be presented as the first-fruits of Christ unto God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse five.

Or in fine, in the first place they were on the same standing with their brethren; thus this holy calling being prepared from the foundation of the world for such as would not harden their hearts, being in and through the atonement of the Only Begotten Son, who was prepared—

Alma, chapter twelve, verse thirty-three.

But God did call on men, in the name of his Son, (this being the plan of redemption which was laid) saying: If ye will repent, and harden not your hearts, then will I have mercy upon you, through mine Only Begotten Son;

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse forty-six.

But behold, I say unto you, that little children are redeemed from the foundation of the world through mine Only Begotten;

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse nine.

Thus they become high priests forever, after the order of the Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, who is without beginning of days or end of years, who is full of grace, equity, and truth. And thus it is. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fifty-seven.

And are priests of the Most High, after the order of Melchizedek, which was after the order of Enoch, which was after the order of the Only Begotten Son.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-four, verse one hundred twenty-three.

Verily I say unto you, I now give unto you the officers belonging to my Priesthood, that ye may hold the keys thereof, even the Priesthood which is after the order of Melchizedek, which is after the order of mine Only Begotten Son.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse forty-two.

But, behold, I say unto you that I, the Lord God, gave unto Adam and unto his seed, that they should not die as to the temporal death, until I, the Lord God, should send forth angels to declare unto them repentance and redemption, through faith on the name of mine Only Begotten Son.

Moses, chapter one, verse seventeen.

And he also gave me commandments when he called unto me out of the burning bush, saying: Call upon God in the name of mine Only Begotten, and worship me.

Moses, chapter one, verse twenty-one.

And now Satan began to tremble, and the earth shook; and Moses received strength, and called upon God, saying: In the name of the Only Begotten, depart hence, Satan.

Moses, chapter four, verse one.

And I, the Lord God, spake unto Moses, saying: That Satan, whom thou hast commanded in the name of mine Only Begotten, is the same which was from the beginning, and he came before me, saying—Behold, here am I, send me, I will be thy son, and I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-two.

And he also said unto him: If thou wilt turn unto me, and hearken unto my voice, and believe, and repent of all thy transgressions, and be baptized, even in water, in the name of mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth, which is Jesus Christ, the only name which shall be given under heaven, whereby salvation shall come unto the children of men, ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, asking all things in his name, and whatsoever ye shall ask, it shall be given you.

Moses, chapter seven, verse fifty.

And it came to pass that Enoch continued his cry unto the Lord, saying: I ask thee, O Lord, in the name of thine Only Begotten, even Jesus Christ, that thou wilt have mercy upon Noah and his seed, that the earth might never more be covered by the floods.

Moses, chapter seven, verse fifty-nine.

And Enoch beheld the Son of Man ascend up unto the Father; and he called unto the Lord, saying: Wilt thou not come again upon the earth? Forasmuch as thou art God, and I know thee, and thou hast sworn unto me, and commanded me that I should ask in the name of thine Only Begotten; thou hast made me, and given unto me a right to thy throne, and not of myself, but through thine own grace; wherefore, I ask thee if thou wilt not come again on the earth.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-five.

And this we saw also, and bear record, that an angel of God who was in authority in the presence of God, who rebelled against the Only Begotten Son whom the Father loved and who was in the bosom of the Father, was thrust down from the presence of God and the Son,

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse thirty-five.

Having denyed the Holy Spirit after having received it, and having denyed the Only Begotten Son of the Father, having crucified him unto themselves and put him to an open shame.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse fourteen.

All these had departed the mortal life, firm in the hope of a glorious resurrection, through the grace of God the Father and his Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse fifty-seven.

I beheld that the faithful elders of this dispensation, when they depart from mortal life, continue their labors in the preaching of the gospel of repentance and redemption, through the sacrifice of the Only Begotten Son of God, among those who are in darkness and under the bondage of sin in the great world of the spirits of the dead.

Moses, chapter one, verse six.

And I have a work for thee, Moses, my son; and thou art in the similitude of mine Only Begotten; and mine Only Begotten is and shall be the Savior, for he is full of grace and truth; but there is no God beside me, and all things are present with me, for I know them all.

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-two.

And by the word of my power, have I created them, which is mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth.

Moses, chapter one, verse six.

And I have a work for thee, Moses, my son; and thou art in the similitude of mine Only Begotten; and mine Only Begotten is and shall be the Savior, for he is full of grace and truth; but there is no God beside me, and all things are present with me, for I know them all.

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-three.

And worlds without number have I created; and I also created them for mine own purpose; and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.

Moses, chapter two, verse one.

And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I reveal unto you concerning this heaven, and this earth; write the words which I speak. I am the Beginning and the End, the Almighty God; by mine Only Begotten I created these things; yea, in the beginning I created the heaven, and the earth upon which thou standest.

Moses, chapter two, verse twenty-six.

And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and it was so. And I, God, said: Let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Moses, chapter three, verse eighteen.

And I, the Lord God, said unto mine Only Begotten, that it was not good that the man should be alone; wherefore, I will make an help meet for him.

Moses, chapter four, verse twenty-eight.

And I, the Lord God, said unto mine Only Begotten: Behold, the man is become as one of us to know good and evil; and now lest he put forth his hand and partake also of the tree of life, and eat and live forever,

Moses, chapter two, verse one.

And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I reveal unto you concerning this heaven, and this earth; write the words which I speak. I am the Beginning and the End, the Almighty God; by mine Only Begotten I created these things; yea, in the beginning I created the heaven, and the earth upon which thou standest.

Moses, chapter two, verse twenty-seven.

And I, God, created man in mine own image, in the image of mine Only Begotten created I him; male and female created I them.

Moses, chapter four, verse three.

Wherefore, because that Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down;

Moses, chapter five, verse seven.

And then the angel spake, saying: This thing is a similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father, which is full of grace and truth.

Moses, chapter five, verse fifty-seven.

For they would not hearken unto his voice, nor believe on his Only Begotten Son, even him whom he declared should come in the meridian of time, who was prepared from before the foundation of the world.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-seven.

Wherefore teach it unto your children, that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence; for, in the language of Adam, Man of Holiness is his name, and the name of his Only Begotten is the Son of Man, even Jesus Christ, a righteous Judge, who shall come in the meridian of time.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-nine.

That by reason of transgression cometh the fall, which fall bringeth death, and inasmuch as ye were born into the world by water, and blood, and the spirit, which I have made, and so became of dust a living soul, even so ye must be born again into the kingdom of heaven, of water, and of the Spirit, and be cleansed by blood, even the blood of mine Only Begotten; that ye might be sanctified from all sin, and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory;

Moses, chapter six, verse sixty-two.

And now, behold, I say unto you: This is the plan of salvation unto all men, through the blood of mine Only Begotten, who shall come in the meridian of time.

And righteousness will I send down out of heaven; and truth will I send forth out of the earth, to bear testimony of mine Only Begotten; his resurrection from the dead; yea, and also the resurrection of all men; and righteousness and truth will I cause to sweep the earth as with a flood, to gather out mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, unto a place which I shall prepare, an Holy City, that my people may gird up their loins, and be looking forth for the time of my coming; for there shall be my tabernacle, and it shall be called Zion, a New Jerusalem.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Only Begotten Son.

Topic thirty-eight. Jesus Christ, Power of.

Listening focus. Listen for the ways Jesus Christ's power is revealed and for the purposes for which He exercises that power.

Genesis, chapter seventeen, verse one.

And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse six.

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, The Prince of Peace.

Second Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse six.

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, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Matthew, chapter ten, verse one.

And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty.

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Joseph Smith—Matthew, chapter one, verse thirty-six.

And, as I said before, after the tribulation of those days, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken, then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn; and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory;

Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, verse eighteen.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Mark, chapter two, verse ten.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

Luke, chapter five, verse twenty-four.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.

John, chapter one, verse three.

All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

John, chapter one, verse twelve.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John, chapter seventeen, verse two.

As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

Acts, chapter two, verse thirty-six.

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Romans, chapter one, verse four.

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Romans, chapter one, verse sixteen.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Romans, chapter one, verse twenty.

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-four.

Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

Ephesians, chapter one, verse twenty-two.

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.

Colossians, chapter one, verse eleven.

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

Revelation, chapter five, verse thirteen.

And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Revelation, chapter seventeen, verse fourteen.

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse six.

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-eight, verse fifteen.

O the wise, and the learned, and the rich, that are puffed up in the pride of their hearts, and all those who preach false doctrines, and all those who commit whoredoms, and pervert the right way of the Lord, wo, wo, wo be unto them, saith the Lord God Almighty, for they shall be thrust down to hell!

Mosiah, chapter three, verse five.

For behold, the time cometh, and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle of clay, and shall go forth amongst men, working mighty miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, causing the lame to walk, the blind to receive their sight, and the deaf to hear, and curing all manner of diseases.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse three.

Retaining all power, even to the destroying of Satan and his works at the end of the world, and the last great day of judgment, which I shall pass upon the inhabitants thereof, judging every man according to his works and the deeds which he hath done.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse twenty-seven.

Wherefore, he is possessor of all things; for all things are subject unto him, both in heaven and on the earth, the life and the light, the Spirit and the power, sent forth by the will of the Father through Jesus Christ, his Son.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse ten.

For by my Spirit will I enlighten them, and by my power will I make known unto them the secrets of my will—yea, even those things which eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor yet entered into the heart of man.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-four.

That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-four, verse twenty.

Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse seven.

Which truth shineth. This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was made.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse thirteen.

The light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon his throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of all things.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse seventeen.

Moses, chapter one, verse three.

And God spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I am the Lord God Almighty, and Endless is my name; for I am without beginning of days or end of years; and is not this endless?

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-two.

And by the word of my power, have I created them, which is mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth.

Moses, chapter six, verse sixty-one.

Therefore it is given to abide in you; the record of heaven; the Comforter; the peaceable things of immortal glory; the truth of all things; that which quickeneth all things, which maketh alive all things; that which knoweth all things, and hath all power according to wisdom, mercy, truth, justice, and judgment.

Abraham, chapter three, verse seventeen.

Now, if there be two things, one above the other, and the moon be above the earth, then it may be that a planet or a star may exist above it; and there is nothing that the Lord thy God shall take in his heart to do but what he will do it.

John, chapter three, verse thirty-five.

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

John, chapter thirteen, verse three.

Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

Romans, chapter fourteen, verse nine.

For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

First Corinthians, chapter eight, verse six.

But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

Ephesians, chapter one, verse ten.

That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

This concludes Jesus Christ, Power of.

Topic thirty-nine. Jesus Christ, Prophecies about.

Listening focus. Listen for the promises and prophecies concerning Jesus Christ. Notice the details of His identity, life, suffering, and saving mission.

Genesis, chapter three, verse fifteen.

And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Romans, chapter sixteen, verse twenty.

And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Genesis, chapter forty-nine, verse ten.

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Genesis, chapter forty-nine, verse twenty-four.

But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse forty-four.

Wherefore, I am in your midst, and I am the good shepherd, and the stone of Israel. He that buildeth upon this rock shall never fall.

Numbers, chapter twenty-four, verse seventeen.

I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.

Deuteronomy, chapter eighteen, verse fifteen.

The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; Acts. chapter seven. verse thirty-seven.

¶ This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty, verse twenty-three.

Behold, I am he of whom Moses spake, saying: A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass that every soul who will not hear that prophet shall be cut off from among the people.

Psalm two, verse seven.

I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

Psalm two, verse twelve.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Psalm twenty-two, verse one.

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

Psalm twenty-two, verse sixteen.

For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

Psalm twenty-four, verse ten.

Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

Psalm thirty-four, verse twenty.

He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

Psalm sixty-eight, verse eighteen.

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.

Psalm sixty-nine, verse nine.

For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

Psalm sixty-nine, verse twenty-one.

They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirty-four.

They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse forty-eight.

And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

Psalm one hundred ten, verse four.

The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Psalm one hundred eighteen, verse twenty-two.

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

Matthew, chapter twenty-one, verse forty-two.

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

Jacob, chapter four, verse fifteen.

And now I, Jacob, am led on by the Spirit unto prophesying; for I perceive by the workings of the Spirit which is in me, that by the stumbling of the Jews they will reject the stone upon which they might build and have safe foundation.

Psalm one hundred thirty-two, verse seventeen.

There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

Isaiah, chapter seven, verse fourteen.

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew. chapter one. verse twenty-three.

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Second Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse fourteen.

Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign—Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and shall bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse six.

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, The Prince of Peace.

Second Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse six.

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, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah, chapter eleven, verse one.

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse one.

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-five, verse nine.

And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-eight, verse sixteen.

Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Isaiah, chapter forty, verse three.

The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah, chapter forty-two, verse seven.

To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

saiah, chapter fifty, verse six.

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse five.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse five.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-nine, verse twenty.

And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the Lord.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-one, verse one.

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Jeremiah, chapter twenty-three, verse five.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Jeremiah, chapter thirty-three, verse fifteen.

¶ In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

Ezekiel, chapter thirty-seven, verse twelve.

Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse fifty-two.

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose.

Daniel, chapter nine, verse twenty-four.

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

Daniel, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Hosea, chapter eleven, verse one.

When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.

Matthew, chapter two, verse fifteen.

And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

Jonah, chapter two, verse six.

I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God.

Jonah, chapter two, verse two.

And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.

Jonah, chapter two, verse three.

For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me.

Jonah, chapter two, verse four.

Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward thy holy temple.

Jonah, chapter two, verse five.

The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.

Jonah, chapter two, verse six.

I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God.

Jonah, chapter two, verse seven.

When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.

Jonah, chapter two, verse eight.

They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

Jonah, chapter two, verse nine.

But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.

Micah, chapter five, verse two.

But thou, Bethh-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Matthew, chapter two, verse six.

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

Habakkuk, chapter three, verse thirteen.

Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.

Zechariah, chapter three, verse eight.

Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the Branch.

Zechariah, chapter six, verse twelve.

And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The Branch; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the Lord:

Zechariah, chapter nine, verse nine.

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Zechariah, chapter eleven, verse thirteen.

And the Lord said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the Lord.

Zechariah, chapter thirteen, verse six.

And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

Malachi, chapter three, verse one.

Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-six, verse eight.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God; wherefore, gird up your loins and I will suddenly come to my temple. Even so. Amen.

Matthew, chapter one, verse twenty-one.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Luke, chapter two, verse twenty-one.

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-four.

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

Mark, chapter nine, verse twelve.

And he answered and told them, eh-lye-us verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.

Luke, chapter one, verse seventy.

As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

Luke, chapter four, verse twenty-one.

And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse twenty-seven.

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse forty-four.

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

John, chapter one, verse forty-five.

Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

John, chapter three, verse fourteen.

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

John, chapter five, verse forty-six.

For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.

John, chapter six, verse fourteen.

Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

John, chapter seven, verse forty-two.

Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

Acts, chapter three, verse twenty-four.

Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

Romans, chapter nine, verse thirty-three.

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Isaiah, chapter eight, verse fourteen.

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Second Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse fourteen.

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse eleven.

And it came to pass after my father had spoken these words he spake unto my brethren concerning the gospel which should be preached among the Jews, and also concerning the dwindling of the Jews in unbelief. And after they had slain the Messiah, who should come, and after he had been slain he should rise from the dead, and should make himself manifest, by the Holy Ghost, unto the Gentiles.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eighteen.

And he said unto me: Behold, the virgin whom thou seest is the mother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse thirty-three.

And I, Nephi, saw that he was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world.

First Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse eight.

And behold he cometh, according to the words of the angel, in six hundred years from the time my father left Jerusalem.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twelve.

Wherefore, he will bring them again out of captivity, and they shall be gathered together to the lands of their inheritance; and they shall be brought out of obscurity and out of darkness; and they shall know that the Lord is their Savior and their Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-one.

And now I, Nephi, declare unto you, that this prophet of whom Moses spake was the Holy One of Israel; wherefore, he shall execute judgment in righteousness.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse eight.

Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.

Second Nephi, chapter six, verse seventeen.

But thus saith the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for the Mighty God shall deliver his covenant people. For thus saith the Lord: I will contend with them that contendeth with thee—

Second Nephi, chapter ten, verse three.

Wherefore, as I said unto you, it must needs be expedient that Christ—for in the last night the angel spake unto me that this should be his name—should come among the Jews, among those who are the more wicked part of the world; and they shall crucify him—for thus it behooveth our God, and there is none other nation on earth that would crucify their God.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse thirteen.

Behold, they will crucify him; and after he is laid in a sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the dead, with healing in his wings; and all those who shall believe on his name shall be saved in the kingdom of God. Wherefore, my soul delighteth to prophesy concerning him, for I have seen his day, and my heart doth magnify his holy name.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse nineteen.

For according to the words of the prophets, the Messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem; and according to the words of the prophets, and also the word of the angel of God, his name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse eight.

And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.

Mosiah, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-three.

For behold, did not Moses prophesy unto them concerning the coming of the Messiah, and that God should redeem his people?

Yea, and even all the prophets who have prophesied ever since the world began—have they not spoken more or less concerning these things?

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse one.

And now Abinadi said unto them: I would that ye should understand that God himself shall come down among the children of men, and shall redeem his people.

Mosiah, chapter sixteen, verse fifteen.

Teach them that redemption cometh through Christ the Lord, who is the very Eternal Father. Amen.

Alma, chapter seven, verse ten.

And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God.

Alma, chapter twenty-one, verse nine.

Now Aaron began to open the scriptures unto them concerning the coming of Christ, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and that there could be no redemption for mankind save it were through the death and sufferings of Christ, and the atonement of his blood.

Helaman, chapter five, verse nine.

O remember, remember, my sons, the words which king Benjamin spake unto his people; yea, remember that there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, who shall come; yea, remember that he cometh to redeem the world.

Helaman, chapter eight, verse twenty-two.

Our father Lehi was driven out of Jerusalem because he testified of these things. Nephi also testified of these things, and also almost all of our fathers, even down to this time; yea, they have testified of the coming of Christ, and have looked forward, and have rejoiced in his day which is to come.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse two.

And behold, he said unto them: Behold, I give unto you a sign; for five years more cometh, and behold, then cometh the Son of God to redeem all those who shall believe on his name.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse sixteen.

I came unto my own, and my own received me not. And the scriptures concerning my coming are fulfilled.

Ether, chapter three, verse fourteen.

Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters.

Doctrine and Covenants, section five, verse nineteen.

For a desolating scourge shall go forth among the inhabitants of the earth, and shall continue to be poured out from time to time, if they repent not, until the earth is empty, and the inhabitants thereof are consumed away and utterly destroyed by the brightness of my coming.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-six.

Not only those who believed after he came in the meridian of time, in the flesh, but all those from the beginning, even as many as were before he came, who believed in the words of the holy prophets, who spake as they were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, who truly testified of him in all things, should have eternal life,

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse eleven.

For I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory, with all the hosts thereof, and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years, and the wicked shall not stand.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-three, verse seventeen.

Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom—

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-four, verse seven.

For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, the time is soon at hand that I shall come in a cloud with power and great glory.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-five, verse twenty-one.

For they will hear my voice, and shall see me, and shall not be asleep, and shall abide the day of my coming; for they shall be purified, even as I am pure.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse sixteen.

And I will show it plainly as I showed it unto my disciples as I stood before them in the flesh, and spake unto them, saying: As ye have asked of me concerning the signs of my coming, in the day when I shall come in my glory in the clouds of heaven, to fulfil the promises that I have made unto your fathers,

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse ninety-six.

And the saints that are upon the earth, who are alive, shall be quickened and be caught up to meet him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred six, verse four.

And again, verily I say unto you, the coming of the Lord draweth nigh, and it overtaketh the world as a thief in the night—

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse seventeen.

For behold, the Lord God hath sent forth the angel crying through the midst of heaven, saying: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight, for the hour of his coming is nigh—

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty, verse fourteen.

I was once praying very earnestly to know the time of the coming of the Son of Man, when I heard a voice repeat the following:

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse forty-two.

And Isaiah, who declared by prophecy that the Redeemer was anointed to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that were bound, were also there.

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-seven.

Wherefore teach it unto your children, that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence; for, in the language of Adam, Man of Holiness is his name, and the name of his Only Begotten is the Son of Man, even Jesus Christ, a righteous Judge, who shall come in the meridian of time.

Moses, chapter seven, verse fifty-five.

And the Lord said unto Enoch: Look, and he looked and beheld the Son of Man lifted up on the cross, after the manner of men;

Isaiah, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-three.

And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-five, verse four.

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

Luke, chapter one, verse seventy-nine.

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Ephesians, chapter two, verse twenty.

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-four, verse twenty-three.

Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tited shall not be burned at his coming.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-four, verse twenty-eight.

For he was baptized while he was yet in his childhood, and was ordained by the angel of God at the time he was eight days old unto this power, to overthrow the kingdom of the Jews, and to make straight the way of the Lord before the face of his people, to prepare them for the coming of the Lord, in whose hand is given all power.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety, verse two.

Therefore, thou art blessed from henceforth that bear the keys of the kingdom given unto you; which kingdom is coming forth for the last time.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Prophecies about.

Topic forty. Jesus Christ, Redeemer.

Listening focus. To redeem is to rescue or reclaim. Listen for how Jesus Christ redeems His people and what His redemption means for them.

Job, chapter nineteen, verse twenty-five.

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

Isaiah, chapter forty-one, verse fourteen.

Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah, chapter forty-three, verse fourteen.

Thus saith the Lord, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships.

Isaiah, chapter forty-four, verse twenty-four.

Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

Isaiah, chapter forty-eight, verse seventeen.

Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-four, verse five.

For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-nine, verse twenty.

And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the Lord.

Isaiah, chapter forty-seven, verse four.

As for our redeemer, the Lord of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah, chapter forty-nine, verse twenty-six.

And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah, chapter sixty, verse sixteen.

Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of kings: and thou shalt know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse four.

⚠️ Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse four.

Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-three, verse nine.

In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-three, verse sixteen.

Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O Lord, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.

Matthew, chapter one, verse twenty-one.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew, chapter twenty, verse twenty-eight.

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

First Timothy, chapter two, verse six.

Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-eight.

For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty.

Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Luke, chapter one, verse sixty-eight.

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people.

John, chapter one, verse twenty-nine.

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

Romans, chapter three, verse twenty-four.

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Mosiah, chapter sixteen, verse fifteen.

Teach them that redemption cometh through Christ the Lord, who is the very Eternal Father. Amen.

Mosiah, chapter eighteen, verse two.

Yea, concerning that which was to come, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and the redemption of the people, which was to be brought to pass through the power, and sufferings, and death of Christ, and his resurrection and ascension into heaven.

Mormon, chapter nine, verse twelve.

Behold, he created Adam, and by Adam came the fall of man. And because of the fall of man came Jesus Christ, even the Father and the Son; and because of Jesus Christ came the redemption of man.

Romans, chapter five, verse ten.

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Hebrews, chapter two, verse seventeen.

Wherefore in all things it behaved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse three.

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

Galatians, chapter one, verse four.

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

Ephesians, chapter one, verse seven.

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Colossians, chapter one, verse fourteen.

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Alma, chapter five, verse twenty-seven.

Have ye walked, keeping yourselves blameless before God? Could ye say, if ye were called to die at this time, within yourselves, that ye have been sufficiently humble? That your garments have been cleansed and made white through the blood of Christ, who will come to redeem his people from their sins?

Titus, chapter two, verse fourteen.

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Hebrews, chapter nine, verse twelve.

Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

Hebrews, chapter nine, verse twenty-eight.

So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

First Peter, chapter one, verse eighteen.

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

First Peter, chapter two, verse twenty-four.

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

First Peter, chapter three, verse eighteen.

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

First John, chapter two, verse two.

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

First John, chapter four, verse ten.

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

First John, chapter three, verse five.

And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

Revelation, chapter one, verse five.

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

Revelation, chapter five, verse nine.

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Second Nephi, chapter one, verse fifteen.

But behold, the Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell; I have beheld his glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms of his love.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse six.

Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.

Second Nephi, chapter eleven, verse two.

And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words. For I will liken his words unto my people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse ten.

And now I say unto you, who shall declare his generation? Behold, I say unto you, that when his soul has been made an offering for sin he shall see his seed. And now what say ye? And who shall be his seed?

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-four.

And these are those who have part in the first resurrection; and these are they that have died before Christ came, in their ignorance, not having salvation declared unto them. And thus the Lord bringeth about the restoration of these; and they have a part in the first resurrection, or have eternal life, being redeemed by the Lord.

Alma, chapter seven, verse thirteen.

Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.

Alma, chapter nine, verse twenty-seven.

And behold, he cometh to redeem those who will be baptized unto repentance, through faith on his name.

Alma, chapter eleven, verse forty.

And he shall come into the world to redeem his people; and he shall take upon him the transgressions of those who believe on his name; and these are they that shall have eternal life, and salvation cometh to none else.

Alma, chapter forty-two, verse fifteen.

And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.

Helaman, chapter five, verse nine.

O remember, remember, my sons, the words which king Benjamin spake unto his people; yea, remember that there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, who shall come; yea, remember that he cometh to redeem the world.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse sixteen.

Yea, behold, this death bringeth to pass the resurrection, and redeemeth all mankind from the first death—that spiritual death; for all mankind, by the fall of Adam being cut off from the presence of the Lord, are considered as dead, both as to things temporal and to things spiritual.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse seventeen.

But behold, the resurrection of Christ redeemeth mankind, yea, even all mankind, and bringeth them back into the presence of the Lord.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse seventeen.

And as many as have received me, to them have I given to become the sons of God; and even so will I to as many as shall believe on my name, for behold, by me redemption cometh, and in me is the law of Moses fulfilled.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eleven.

And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.

Ether, chapter three, verse fourteen.

Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse eleven.

For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse forty-seven.

Behold, I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, and your Redeemer, by the power of my Spirit have spoken it. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nineteen, verse sixteen.

For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse forty-six.

But behold, I say unto you, that little children are redeemed from the foundation of the world through mine Only Begotten;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse five.

Thus saith the Lord; for I am God, and have sent mine Only Begotten Son into the world for the redemption of the world, and have decreed that he that receiveth him shall be saved, and he that receiveth him not shall be damned—

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-seven, verse twelve.

Q. What are we to understand by the sounding of the trumpets, mentioned in the out chapter of Revelation 7.A. We are to understand that as God made the world in six days, and on the seventh day he finished his work, and sanctified it, and also formed man out of the dust of the earth, even so, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years will the Lord God sanctify the earth, and complete the salvation of man, and judge all things, and shall redeem all things, except that which he hath not put into his power, when he shall have sealed all things, unto the end of all things; and the sounding of the trumpets of the seven angels are the preparing and finishing of his work, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years—the preparing of the way before the time of his coming.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse nine.

The light and the Redeemer of the world; the Spirit of truth, who came into the world, because the world was made by him, and in him was the life of men and the light of men.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse three.

And the great and wonderful love made manifest by the Father and the Son in the coming of the Redeemer into the world;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse eighteen.

While this vast multitude waited and conversed, rejoicing in the hour of their deliverance from the chains of death, the Son of God appeared, declaring liberty to the captives who had been faithful;

John, chapter three, verse sixteen.

¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-eight.

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Hebrews, chapter seven, verse twenty-seven.

Who neededn not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Alma, chapter thirty-four, verse eight.

And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoken it.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-four, verse three.

Who so loved the world that he gave his own life, that as many as would believe might become the sons of God. Wherefore you are my son;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse four.

Saying: Father, behold the sufferings and death of him who did no sin, in whom thou wast well pleased; behold the blood of thy Son which was shed, the blood of him whom thou gavest that thyself might be glorified;

This concludes Jesus Christ, Redeemer.

Topic forty-one. Jesus Christ, Relationships with the Father.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ speaks of the Father, obeys Him, reveals Him, and carries out His will.

Luke, chapter two, verse fifty-two.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Luke, chapter twenty-three, verse thirty-five.

And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.

John, chapter one, verse one.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John, chapter five, verse eighteen.

Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.

John, chapter five, verse nineteen.

Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

John, chapter five, verse twenty.

For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.

John, chapter eight, verse twenty-nine.

And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

John, chapter ten, verse fifteen.

As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

John, chapter fourteen, verse eleven.

Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

John, chapter seventeen, verse seven.

Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.

John, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-six.

And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

Acts, chapter seven, verse fifty-five.

But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Moroni, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

And may the grace of God the Father, whose throne is high in the heavens, and our Lord Jesus Christ, who sitteth on the right hand of his power, until all things shall become subject unto him, be, and abide with you forever. Amen.

First Corinthians, chapter one, verse twenty-four.

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

First Corinthians, chapter eleven, verse three.

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-eight.

And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

Second Corinthians, chapter four, verse six.

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Philippians, chapter two, verse six.

Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Colossians, chapter one, verse nineteen.

For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

Colossians, chapter two, verse nine.

For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Hebrews, chapter one, verse two.

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

First John, chapter two, verse one

First John, chapter two, verse one.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Helaman, chapter five, verse eleven.

And he hath power given unto him from the Father to redeem them from their sins because of repentance; therefore he hath sent his angels to declare the tidings of the conditions of repentance, which bringeth unto the power of the Redeemer, unto the salvation of their souls.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse thirty-two.

And this is my doctrine, and it is the doctrine which the Father hath given unto me; and I bear record of the Father, and the Father beareth record of me, and the Holy Ghost beareth record of the Father and me; and I bear record that the Father commandeth all men, everywhere, to repent and believe in me.

Third Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse fifteen.

And when he had said these words, he himself also knelt upon the earth; and behold he prayed unto the Father, and the things which he prayed cannot be written, and the multitude did bear record who heard him.

Third Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse twenty-three.

And now Father, I pray unto thee for them, and also for all those who shall believe on their words, that they may believe in me, that I may be in them as thou, Father, art in me, that we may be one.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse forty-three.

And the Father and I are one. I am in the Father and the Father in me; and inasmuch as ye have received me, ye are in me and I in you.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-five.

And this we saw also, and bear record, that an angel of God who was in authority in the presence of God, who rebelled against the Only Begotten Son whom the Father loved and who was in the bosom of the Father, was thrust down from the presence of God and the Son,

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse forty-three.

Who glorifies the Father, and saves all the works of his hands, except those sons of perdition who deny the Son after the Father has revealed him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse one hundred seven.

When he shall deliver up the kingdom, and present it unto the Father, spotless, saying: I have overcome and have trodden the wine-press alone, even the wine-press of the fierceness of the wrath of Almighty God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse seventy-five.

That I may testify unto your Father, and your God, and my God, that you are clean from the blood of this wicked generation; that I may fulfil this promise, this great and last promise, which I have made unto you, when I will.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse four.

The Father because he gave me of his fulness, and the Son because I was in the world and made flesh my tabernacle, and dwelt among the sons of men.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse twenty-one.

And now, verily I say unto you, I was in the beginning with the Father, and am the Firstborn;

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Joseph Smith—Matthew, chapter one, verse one.

For I say unto you, that ye shall not see me henceforth and know that I am he of whom it is written by the prophets, until ye shall say: Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord, in the clouds of heaven, and all the holy angels with him. Then understood his disciples that he should come again on the earth, after that he was glorified and crowned on the right hand of God.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Relationships with the Father.

Topic forty-two. Jesus Christ, Resurrection.

Listening focus. Listen for the promises, accounts, and consequences of Jesus Christ's resurrection. Notice what His victory over death makes possible for others.

Job, chapter nineteen, verse twenty-five.

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

Isaiah, chapter twenty-five, verse eight.

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-one.

From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

Matthew, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-three.

And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.

Matthew, chapter twenty, verse nineteen.

And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Mark, chapter nine, verse thirty-one.

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.

Mark, chapter ten, verse thirty-four.

And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Luke, chapter eighteen, verse thirty-three.

And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse four.

And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse thirteen.

Behold, they will crucify him; and after he is laid in a sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the dead, with healing in his wings; and all those who shall believe on his name shall be saved in the kingdom of God. Wherefore, my soul delighteth to prophesy concerning him, for I have seen his day, and my heart doth magnify his holy name.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse ten.

And he shall rise the third day from the dead; and behold, he standeth to judge the world; and behold, all these things are done that a righteous judgment might come upon the children of men.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-three.

He was crucified, died, and rose again the third day;

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse thirty-two.

But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, verse six.

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

Mark, chapter sixteen, verse nine.

¶ Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty-nine.

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse forty-six.

And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behaved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

John, chapter two, verse nineteen.

Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

John, chapter ten, verse seventeen.

Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

John, chapter eleven, verse twenty-five.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

John, chapter twenty, verse twenty.

And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord

John, chapter twenty, verse twenty-seven.

Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

Acts, chapter one, verse three.

To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:

Acts, chapter one, verse twenty-two.

Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

Acts, chapter two, verse thirty-two.

This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

Acts, chapter ten, verse forty.

Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

Acts, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-three.

That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse twelve.

And he hath risen again from the dead, that he might bring all men unto him, on conditions of repentance.

Romans, chapter six, verse nine.

Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-two.

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Colossians, chapter one, verse eighteen.

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Second Timothy, chapter two, verse eight.

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

Revelation, chapter one, verse five.

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse eleven.

And it came to pass after my father had spoken these words he spake unto my brethren concerning the gospel which should be preached among the Jews, and also concerning the dwindling of the Jews in unbelief. And after they had slain the Messiah, who should come, and after he had been slain he should rise from the dead, and should make himself manifest, by the Holy Ghost, unto the Gentiles.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse eight.

Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-six, verse one.

And after Christ shall have risen from the dead he shall show himself unto you, my children, and my beloved brethren; and the words which he shall speak unto you shall be the law which ye shall do.

Mosiah, chapter sixteen, verse seven.

And if Christ had not risen from the dead, or have broken the bands of death that the grave should have no victory, and that death should have no sting, there could have been no resurrection.

Mosiah, chapter sixteen, verse eight.

But there is a resurrection, therefore the grave hath no victory, and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ.

Alma, chapter eleven, verse forty-two.

Now, there is a death which is called a temporal death; and the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be raised from this temporal death.

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse twenty-two.

If so, wo shall come upon you; but if not so, then cast about your eyes and begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead, which shall bring to pass the resurrection, that all men shall stand before him, to be judged at the last and judgment day, according to their works.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse twenty.

But behold, as I said unto you concerning another sign, a sign of his death, behold, in that day that he shall suffer death the sun shall be darkened and refuse to give his light unto you; and also the moon and the stars; and there shall be no light upon the face of this land, even from the time that he shall suffer death, for the space of three days, to the time that he shall rise again from the dead.

Alma, chapter forty, verse sixteen.

And behold, again it hath been spoken, that there is a first resurrection, a resurrection of all those who have been, or who are, or who shall be, down to the resurrection of Christ from the dead.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse seventeen.

But behold, the resurrection of Christ redeemeth mankind, yea, even all mankind, and bringeth them back into the presence of the Lord.

Mormon, chapter seven, verse five.

Know ye that ye must come to the knowledge of your fathers, and repent of all your sins and iniquities, and believe in Jesus Christ, that he is the Son of God, and that he was slain by the Jews, and by the power of the Father he hath risen again, whereby he hath gained the victory over the grave; and also in him is the sting of death swallowed up.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse fifty-five.

And from Moses to Elijah, and from Elijah to John, who were with Christ in his resurrection, and the holy apostles, with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, shall be in the presence of the Lamb.

And righteousness will I send down out of heaven; and truth will I send forth out of the earth, to bear testimony of mine Only Begotten; his resurrection from the dead; yea, and also the resurrection of all men; and righteousness and truth will I cause to sweep the earth as with a flood, to gather out mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, unto a place which I shall prepare, an Holy City, that my people may gird up their loins, and be looking forth for the time of my coming; for there shall be my tabernacle, and it shall be called Zion, a New Jerusalem.

First Samuel, chapter two, verse six.

The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

Psalm sixteen, verse ten.

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Isaiah, chapter twenty-six, verse nineteen.

Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

Hosea, chapter thirteen, verse fourteen.

I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

Zechariah, chapter thirteen, verse six.

And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

John, chapter twenty-one, verse one.

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-seven.

But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.

Philippians, chapter three, verse twenty-one.

Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

Hebrews, chapter thirteen, verse twenty.

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

Second Nephi, chapter nine, verse six.

For as death hath passed upon all men, to fulfil the merciful plan of the great Creator, there must needs be a power of resurrection, and the resurrection must needs come unto man by reason of the fall; and the fall came by reason of transgression; and because man became fallen they were cut off from the presence of the Lord.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eight.

And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him, and they durst not open their mouths, even one to another, and wist not what it meant, for they thought it was an angel that had appeared unto them.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-two.

Then shall they know that I am the Lord; for I will say unto them: These wounds are the wounds with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. I am he who was lifted up. I am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-two.

And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse thirty-nine.

For all the rest shall be brought forth by the resurrection of the dead, through the triumph and the glory of the Lamb, who was slain, who was in the bosom of the Father before the worlds were made.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Resurrection.

Topic forty-three. Jesus Christ, Rock.

Listening focus. Listen for the image of Jesus Christ as a rock or foundation. Consider what the passages teach about stability, trust, and building our lives upon Him.

Genesis, chapter forty-nine, verse twenty-four.

But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse forty-four.

Wherefore, I am in your midst, and I am the good shepherd, and the stone of Israel. He that buildeth upon this rock shall never fall

Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-two, verse four.

He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-two, verse fifteen.

¶ But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.

First Samuel, chapter two, verse two.

There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

Second Samuel, chapter twenty-two, verse two.

And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

Second Samuel, chapter twenty-three, verse three.

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

Psalm eighteen, verse two.

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Psalm eighteen, verse thirty-one.

For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God?

Psalm eighteen, verse forty-six.

The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

First Nephi, chapter fifteen, verse fifteen.

And then at that day will they not rejoice and give praise unto their everlasting God, their rock and their salvation? Yea, at that day, will they not receive the strength and nourishment from the true vine? Yea, will they not come unto the true fold of God?

Second Nephi, chapter four, verse thirty.

Rejoice, O my heart, and cry unto the Lord, and say: O Lord, I will praise thee forever; yea, my soul will rejoice in thee, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

Second Nephi, chapter nine, verse forty-five.

O, my beloved brethren, turn away from your sins; shake off the chains of him that would bind you fast; come unto that God who is the rock of your salvation.

Jacob, chapter seven, verse twenty-five.

Wherefore, the people of Nephi did fortify against them with their arms, and with all their might, trusting in the God and rock of their salvation; wherefore, they became as yet, conquerors of their enemies.

Psalm sixty-one, verse two.

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm sixty-two, verse six.

He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

Psalm one hundred eighteen, verse twenty-two.

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

Matthew, chapter twenty-one, verse forty-two.

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

Luke, chapter twenty, verse seventeen.

And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

Isaiah, chapter eight, verse fourteen.

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Isaiah, chapter seventeen, verse ten.

Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips:

Isaiah, chapter fifty-one, verse one.

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the Lord: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.

Second Nephi, chapter eight, verse one.

Hearken unto me, ye that follow after righteousness. Look unto the rock from whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit from whence ye are digged.

Acts, chapter four, verse eleven.

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

Romans, chapter nine, verse thirty-three.

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

First Peter, chapter two, verse eight.

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

Second Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse fourteen.

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

First Corinthians, chapter ten, verse four.

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

First Nephi, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-six.

And in them shall be written my gospel, saith the Lamb, and my rock and my salvation.

Jacob, chapter four, verse fifteen.

And now I, Jacob, am led on by the Spirit unto prophesying; for I perceive by the workings of the Spirit which is in me, that by the stumbling of the Jews they will reject the stone upon which they might build and have safe foundation.

Helaman, chapter five, verse twelve.

And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse eighteen.

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Rock.

Topic forty-four. Jesus Christ, Savior.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ saves and for the invitations and promises associated with His saving work.

Exodus, chapter fifteen, verse two.

The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Second Samuel, chapter twenty-two, verse two.

And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

Psalm twenty-seven, verse one.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm forty, verse seventeen.

But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

Psalm seventy, verse five.

But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.

Psalm one hundred six, verse twenty-one.

They forgot God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

Psalm one hundred forty-four, verse two.

My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

Isaiah, chapter nineteen, verse twenty.

And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the Lord because of the oppressors, and he shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them.

Isaiah, chapter forty-three, verse three.

For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.

Isaiah, chapter forty-three, verse eleven.

I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse one.

Hear, O ye heavens, and give ear, O earth, and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof, for the Lord is God, and beside him there is no Savior.

Isaiah, chapter forty-five, verse fifteen.

Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

Joel, chapter two, verse thirty-two.

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.

Matthew, chapter one, verse twenty-one.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Luke, chapter one, verse forty-seven.

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

Luke, chapter two, verse eleven.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Acts, chapter two, verse twenty-one.

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Acts, chapter four, verse twelve.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse twenty.

And now, my brethren, I have spoken plainly that ye cannot err. And as the Lord God liveth that brought Israel up out of the land of Egypt, and gave unto Moses power that he should heal the nations after they had been bitten by the poisonous serpents, if they would cast their eyes unto the serpent which he did raise up before them, and also gave him power that he should smite the rock and the water should come forth; yea, behold I say unto you, that as these things are true, and as the Lord God liveth, there is none other name given under heaven save it be this Jesus Christ, of which I have spoken, whereby man can be saved.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse seventeen.

And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent.

Mosiah, chapter five, verse eight.

And under this head ye are made free, and there is no other head whereby ye can be made free. There is no other name given whereby salvation cometh; therefore, I would that ye should take upon you the name of Christ, all you that have entered into the covenant with God that ye should be obedient unto the end of your lives.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse twenty-three.

Behold, Jesus Christ is the name which is given of the Father, and there is none other name given whereby man can be saved;

Moses, chapter six, verse fifty-two.

And he also said unto him: If thou wilt turn unto me, and hearken unto my voice, and believe, and repent of all thy transgressions, and be baptized, even in water, in the name of mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth, which is Jesus Christ, the only name which shall be given under heaven, whereby salvation shall come unto the children of men, ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, asking all things in his name, and whatsoever ye shall ask, it shall be given you.

Acts, chapter five, verse thirty-one.

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Acts, chapter seven, verse thirty-five.

This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-three.

Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse forty-seven.

For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

Romans, chapter eleven, verse twenty-six.

And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

Philippians, chapter three, verse twenty.

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Titus, chapter two, verse thirteen.

First John, chapter four, verse fourteen.

And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

First Nephi, chapter thirteen, verse forty.

And the angel spake unto me, saying: These last records, which thou hast seen among the Gentiles, shall establish the truth of the first, which are of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, and shall make known the plain and precious things which have been taken away from them; and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-six.

And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; they shall be drunken with their own blood as with sweet wine; and all flesh shall know that I, the Lord, am thy Savior and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-two, verse twelve.

Wherefore, he will bring them again out of captivity, and they shall be gathered together to the lands of their inheritance; and they shall be brought out of obscurity and out of darkness; and they shall know that the Lord is their Savior and their Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.

Second Nephi, chapter six, verse seventeen.

But thus saith the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for the Mighty God shall deliver his covenant people. For thus saith the Lord: I will contend with them that contendeth with thee—

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse thirteen.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism—yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word, behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse twenty.

And moreover, I say unto you, that the time shall come when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse fifteen.

For behold, he surely must die that salvation may come; yea, it behooveth him and becometh expedient that he dieth, to bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, that thereby men may be brought into the presence of the Lord.

Mormon, chapter three, verse fourteen.

And when they had sworn by all that had been forbidden them by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that they would go up unto their enemies to battle, and avenge themselves of the blood of their brethren, behold the voice of the Lord came unto me, saying:

Doctrine and Covenants, section three, verse sixteen.

Nevertheless, my work shall go forth, for inasmuch as the knowledge of a Savior has come unto the world, through the testimony of the Jews, even so shall the knowledge of a Savior come unto my people—

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-three, verse thirty-four.

Hearken ye to these words. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Treasure these things up in your hearts, and let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds.

Moses, chapter one, verse six.

And as many as believed in the Son, and repented of their sins, should be saved; and as many as believed not and repented not, should be damned; and the words went forth out of the mouth of God in a firm decree; wherefore they must be fulfilled.

Habakkuk, chapter three, verse thirteen.

Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Savior.

Topic forty-five. Jesus Christ, Second Comforter.

Listening focus. Listen carefully to the promises of Christ's presence and of coming to know Him. Notice the conditions and blessings described in these passages.

John, chapter fourteen, verse eighteen.

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

John, chapter fourteen, verse nineteen.

Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

John, chapter fourteen, verse twenty-one.

He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

John, chapter fourteen, verse twenty-three.

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-seven, verse ten.

And again, verily I say unto you that it is your privilege, and a promise I give unto you that have been ordained unto this ministry, that inasmuch as you strip yourselves from jealousies and fears, and humble yourselves before me, for ye are not sufficiently humble, the veil shall be rent and you shall see me and know that I am—not with the carnal neither natural mind, but with the spiritual.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty, verse three.

John 14 23—The appearing of the Father and the Son, in that verse, is a personal appearance; and the idea that the Father and the Son dwell in a man's heart is an old sectarian notion, and is false.

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse twenty-one.

And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse twenty-two.

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse twenty-three.

To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse twenty-four.

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

Second Peter, chapter one, verse ten.

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Second Peter, chapter one, verse eleven.

For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Second Peter, chapter one, verse nineteen.

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse fourteen.

But, behold, my beloved brethren, thus came the voice of the Son unto me, saying: After ye have repented of your sins, and witnessed unto the Father that ye are willing to keep my commandments, by the baptism of water, and have received the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost, and can speak with a new tongue, yea, even with the tongue of angels, and after this should deny me, it would have been better for you that ye had not known me.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse fifteen.

And I heard a voice from the Father, saying: Yea, the words of my Beloved are true and faithful. He that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse sixteen.

And now, my beloved brethren, I know by this that unless a man shall endure to the end, in following the example of the Son of the living God, he cannot be saved.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse seventeen.

Wherefore, do the things which I have told you I have seen that your Lord and your Redeemer should do; for, for this cause have they been shown unto me, that ye might know the gate by which ye should enter. For the gate by which ye should enter is repentance and baptism by water; and then cometh a remission of your sins by fire and by the Holy Ghost.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse eighteen.

And then are ye in this strait and narrow path which leads to eternal life; yea, ye have entered in by the gate; ye have done according to the commandments of the Father and the Son; and ye have received the Holy Ghost, which witnesses of the Father and the Son, unto the fulfilling of the promise which he hath made, that if ye entered in by the way ye should receive.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse nineteen.

And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse twenty.

Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse twenty-one.

And now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and the only and true doctrine of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, which is one God, without end. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fifty-three.

And who overcome by faith, and are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, which the Father sheds forth upon all those who are just and true.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fifty-four.

They are they who are the church of the Firstborn.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse sixty-seven.

These are they who have come to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of Enoch, and of the Firstborn.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse three.

Wherefore, I now send upon you another Comforter, even upon you my friends, that it may abide in your hearts, even the Holy Spirit of promise; which other Comforter is the same that I promised unto my disciples, as is recorded in the testimony of John.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse four.

This Comforter is the promise which I give unto you of eternal life, even the glory of the celestial kingdom;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse one.

Verily, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments, shall see my face and know that I am;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-one, verse five.

(May 17th, 1843.) The more sure word of prophecy means a man's knowing that he is sealed up unto eternal life, by revelation and the spirit of prophecy, through the power of the Holy Priesthood.

This concludes Jesus Christ. Second Comforter.

Topic forty-six. Jesus Christ, Second Coming.

Listening focus. Listen for the promises, signs, and events of Jesus Christ's return, and for the invitations to prepare for Him.

Job, chapter nineteen, verse twenty-five.

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

Psalm twenty-four, verse seven.

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Psalm one hundred two, verse sixteen.

When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

Isaiah, chapter forty, verse three.

The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah, chapter forty, verse five.

And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Isaiah, chapter forty-five, verse twenty-three.

I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return. That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse one hundred four.

And this shall be the sound of his trump, saying to all people, both in heaven and in earth, and that are under the earth—for every ear shall hear it, and every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess, while they hear the sound of the trump, saying: Fear God, and give glory to him who sitteth upon the throne, forever and ever; for the hour of his judgment is come.

Isaiah, chapter forty-nine, verse eleven.

And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.

First Nephi, chapter twenty-one, verse eleven.

And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-two, verse ten.

The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Isaiah, chapter sixty, verse two.

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

Isaiah, chapter sixty-three, verse one.

Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse forty-six.

And it shall be said: Who is this that cometh down from God in heaven with dyed garments; yea, from the regions which are not known, clothed in his glorious apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength?

Ezekiel, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-seven.

I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him.

Daniel, chapter seven, verse thirteen.

I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse sixty-four.

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Luke, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-five.

And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

Luke, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-six.

Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Luke, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-seven.

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Luke, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-eight.

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Joel, chapter three, verse sixteen.

The Lord also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the Lord will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.

Micah, chapter one, verse three.

For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.

Haggai, chapter two, verse seven.

And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.

Zechariah, chapter twelve, verse ten.

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

Zechariah, chapter thirteen, verse six.

And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-one.

And then shall the Jews look upon me and say: What are these wounds in thine hands and in thy feet?

Zechariah, chapter fourteen, verse four.

And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall leave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse twenty.

For behold, he shall stand upon the mount of Olivet, and upon the mighty ocean, even the great deep, and upon the islands of the sea, and upon the land of Zion.

Malachi, chapter three, verse two.

But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-four, verse two.

But who may abide the day of his coming, and who shall stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-eight, verse twenty-four.

Behold, the great day of the Lord is at hand; and who can abide the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap; and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Let us, therefore, as a church and a people, and as Latter-day Saints, offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness; and let us present in his holy temple, when it is finished, a book containing the records of our dead, which shall be worthy of all acceptation.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-seven.

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Matthew, chapter twenty-five, verse thirty-one.

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse three.

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

Joseph Smith—Matthew, chapter one, verse four.

And Jesus left them, and went upon the Mount of Olives. And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying: Tell us when shall these things be which thou hast said concerning the destruction of the temple, and the Jews; and what is the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world, or the destruction of the wicked, which is the end of the world?

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty.

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Joseph Smith—Matthew, chapter one, verse thirty-six.

And, as I said before, after the tribulation of those days, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken, then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn; and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory;

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty-six.

But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse seven.

I, the Lord God, have spoken it; but the hour and the day no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor shall they know until he comes.

Acts, chapter one, verse eleven.

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Acts, chapter three, verse twenty.

And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

First Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-three.

But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

First Thessalonians, chapter four, verse sixteen.

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Second Thessalonians, chapter one, verse seven.

And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

Second Thessalonians, chapter two, verse eight.

And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

Second Peter, chapter three, verse ten.

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Jude, chapter one, verse fourteen.

And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,

Revelation, chapter one, verse seven.

Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Revelation, chapter three, verse eleven.

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Revelation, chapter two, verse five.

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Revelation, chapter two, verse sixteen.

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

Revelation, chapter twenty-two, verse seven.

Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

Revelation, chapter twenty-two, verse twelve.

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Revelation, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty.

He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-three, verse eighteen.

For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, that I come quickly. Even so. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-one, verse four.

And I will be your ruler when I come; and behold, I come quickly, and ye shall see that my law is kept.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-four, verse ten.

And again, be patient in tribulation until I come; and, behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, and they who have sought me early shall find rest to their souls. Even so. Amen.

Revelation, chapter six, verse seventeen.

For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

Revelation, chapter eight, verse one.

And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse sixteen.

And it shall come to pass, that whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that day when I shall stand to judge the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one, verse twelve.

Prepare ye, prepare ye for that which is to come, for the Lord is nigh;

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse eleven.

For I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory, with all the hosts thereof, and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years, and the wicked shall not stand.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-four, verse six.

To lift up your voice as with the sound of a trump, both long and loud, and cry repentance unto a crooked and perverse generation, preparing the way of the Lord for his second coming.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-five, verse twenty-seven.

Fear not, little flock, the kingdom is yours until I come. Behold, I come quickly. Even so. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-six, verse eight.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God; wherefore, gird up your loins and I will suddenly come to my temple. Even so. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse two.

The Lord who shall suddenly come to his temple; the Lord who shall come down upon the world with a curse to judgment; yea, upon all the nations that forget God, and upon all the ungodly among you.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-eight, verse eight.

But the day soon cometh that ye shall see me, and know that I am; for the veil of darkness shall soon be rent, and he that is not purified shall not abide the day.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-three, verse twenty-nine.

For in mine own due time will I come upon the earth in judgment, and my people shall be redeemed and shall reign with me on earth.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse thirty-nine.

And it shall come to pass that he that feareth me shall be looking forth for the great day of the Lord to come, even for the signs of the coming of the Son of Man.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse twenty-two.

And again, verily I say unto you, that the Son of Man cometh not in the form of a woman, neither of a man traveling on the earth.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-three, verse thirty-four.

And the saints also shall hardly escape; nevertheless, I, the Lord, am with them, and will come down in heaven from the presence of my Father and consume the wicked with unquenchable fire.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-four, verse twenty-three.

Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tited shall not be burned at his coming.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse sixty-three.

These are they whom he shall bring with him, when he shall come in the clouds of heaven to reign on the earth over his people.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse ninety-five.

And there shall be silence in heaven for the space of half an hour; and immediately after shall the curtain of heaven be unfolded, as a scroll is unfolded after it is rolled up, and the face of the Lord shall be unveiled;

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse ninety-nine.

And after this another angel shall sound, which is the second trump; and then cometh the redemption of those who are Christ's at his coming; who have received their part in that prison which is prepared for them, that they might receive the gospel, and be judged according to men in the flesh.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred one, verse thirty-two.

Yea, verily I say unto you, in that day when the Lord shall come, he shall reveal all things—

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred four, verse fifty-nine.

For the purpose of building up my church and kingdom on the earth, and to prepare my people for the time when I shall dwell with them, which is nigh at hand.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred ten, verse sixteen.

Therefore, the keys of this dispensation are committed into your hands; and by this ye may know that the great and dreadful day of the Lord is near, even at the doors.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty, verse one.

When the Savior shall appear we shall see him as he is. We shall see that he is a man like ourselves.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty, verse fourteen.

I was once praying very earnestly to know the time of the coming of the Son of Man, when I heard a voice repeat the following:

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-three, verse twenty-five.

And the Lord, even the Savior, shall stand in the midst of his people, and shall reign over all flesh.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Second Coming.

Topic forty-seven. Jesus Christ, Seed of.

Listening focus. The Topical Guide directs this subtitle to Sons and Daughters of God. Listen for how the scriptures describe becoming children of God and belonging to His family.

Genesis, chapter six, verse two.

That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.

Job, chapter one, verse six.

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them.

Job, chapter thirty-eight, verse seven.

When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-eight, verse twenty-three.

Let the mountains shout for joy, and all ye valleys cry aloud; and all ye seas and dry lands tell the wonders of your Eternal King! And ye rivers, and brooks, and rills, flow down with gladness. Let the woods and all the trees of the field praise the Lord; and ye solid rocks weep for joy! And let the sun, moon, and the morning stars sing together, and let all the sons of God shout for joy!

And let the eternal creations declare his name forever and ever! And again I say, how glorious is the voice we hear from heaven, proclaiming in our ears, glory, and salvation, and honor, and immortality, and eternal life; kingdoms, principalities, and powers!

Psalm eighty-two, verse six.

I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

Isaiah, chapter forty-five, verse eleven.

Thus saith the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.

Hosea, chapter one, verse ten.

¶ Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.

John, chapter one, verse twelve.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse seventeen.

And as many as have received me, to them have I given to become the sons of God; and even so will I to as many as shall believe on my name, for behold, by me redemption cometh, and in me is the law of Moses fulfilled.

Moroni, chapter seven, verse twenty-six.

And after that he came men also were saved by faith in his name; and by faith, they become the sons of God. And as surely as Christ liveth he spake these words unto our fathers, saying: Whatsoever thing ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is good, in faith believing that ye shall receive, behold, it shall be done unto you.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eleven, verse thirty.

But verily, verily, I say unto you, that as many as receive me, to them will I give power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on my name. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-five, verse two.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for the sins of the world, even as many as will believe on my name, that they may become the sons of God, even one in me as I am one in the Father, as the Father is one in me, that we may be one.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-nine, verse four.

But to as many as received me, gave I power to become my sons; and even so will I give unto as many as will receive me, power to become my sons.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-two, verse fifty-two.

And they who have not faith to do these things, but believe in me, have power to become my sons; and inasmuch as they break not my laws thou shalt bear their infirmities.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse eight.

I came unto mine own, and mine own received me not; but unto as many as received me gave I power to do many miracles, and to become the sons of God; and even unto them that believed on my name gave I power to obtain eternal life.

Acts, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-nine.

Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.

Romans, chapter eight, verse fourteen.

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

Second Corinthians, chapter six, verse eighteen.

And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

Galatians, chapter four, verse five.

To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Galatians, chapter four, verse seven.

Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

Philippians, chapter two, verse fifteen.

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse seven.

If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse five.

And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse six.

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse seven.

If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse eight.

But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

Hebrews, chapter twelve, verse nine.

Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

First John, chapter three, verse two.

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

Revelation, chapter twenty-one, verse seven.

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Mosiah, chapter five, verse seven.

And now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become his sons and his daughters.

Mosiah, chapter twenty-seven, verse twenty-five.

And the Lord said unto me: Marvel not that all mankind, yea, men and women, all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, must be born again; yea, born of God, changed from their carnal and fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God, becoming his sons and daughters;

Ether, chapter three, verse fourteen.

Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters.

Moroni, chapter seven, verse nineteen.

Wherefore, I beseech of you, brethren, that ye should search diligently in the light of Christ that ye may know good from evil; and if ye will lay hold upon every good thing, and condemn it not, ye certainly will be a child of Christ.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-five, verse one.

Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, Emma Smith, my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-four, verse three.

Who so loved the world that he gave his own life, that as many as would believe might become the sons of God. Wherefore you are my son;

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-four.

That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fifty-eight.

Wherefore, as it is written, they are gods, even the sons of God—

Moses, chapter one, verse thirteen.

And it came to pass that Moses looked upon Satan and said: Who art thou? For behold, I am a son of God, in the similitude of his Only Begotten; and where is thy glory, that I should worship thee?

Moses, chapter six, verse twenty-two.

And this is the genealogy of the sons of Adam, who was the son of God, with whom God, himself, conversed.

Moses, chapter six, verse sixty-eight.

Behold, thou art one in me, a son of God; and thus may all become my sons. Amen.

Moses, chapter seven, verse one.

And it came to pass that Enoch continued his speech, saying: Behold, our father Adam taught these things, and many have believed and become the sons of God, and many have believed not, and have perished in their sins, and are looking forth with fear, in torment, for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God to be poured out upon them.

Moses, chapter eight, verse thirteen.

And Noah and his sons hearkened unto the Lord, and gave heed, and they were called the sons of God.

Deuteronomy, chapter fourteen, verse one.

Ye are the children of the Lord your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse ten.

Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

Matthew, chapter five, verse nine.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew, chapter five, verse forty-five.

That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Luke, chapter twenty, verse thirty-six.

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

John, chapter eleven, verse fifty-two.

And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

Romans, chapter nine, verse eight.

That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.

Romans, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.

Galatians, chapter three, verse twenty-six.

For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians, chapter two, verse nineteen.

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

First John, chapter five, verse two.

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse thirteen.

Yea, and are not the prophets, every one that has opened his mouth to prophesy, that has not fallen into transgression, I mean all the holy prophets ever since the world began? I say unto you that they are his seed.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-six, verse twenty-six.

And all these gifts come from God, for the benefit of the children of God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse forty-one.

Fear not, little children, for you are mine, and I have overcome the world, and you are of them that my Father hath given me;

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse seventeen.

And whoso standeth in this mission is appointed to be a judge in Israel, like as it was in ancient days, to divide the lands of the heritage of God unto his children;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse thirty-nine.

And our glorious Mother Eve, with many of her faithful daughters who had lived through the ages and worshiped the true and living God.

Moses, chapter six, verse eight.

Now this prophecy Adam spake, as he was moved upon by the Holy Ghost, and a genealogy was kept of the children of God. And this was the book of the generations of Adam, saying: In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;

This concludes Jesus Christ, Seed of.

Topic forty-eight. Jesus Christ, Son of God.

Listening focus. Listen for the witnesses that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and for what His divine sonship means for His mission.

Psalm two, verse seven.

I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-three.

God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Hebrews, chapter one, verse five.

For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

Hebrews, chapter five, verse five.

So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.

Isaiah, chapter seven, verse fourteen.

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Second Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse fourteen.

Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign—Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and shall bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah, chapter nine, verse six.

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, The Prince of Peace.

Second Nephi, chapter nineteen, verse six.

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, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Matthew, chapter three, verse seventeen.

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew, chapter seventeen, verse five.

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Mark, chapter nine, verse seven.

And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Luke, chapter nine, verse thirty-five.

And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Second Peter, chapter one, verse seventeen.

For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse eleven.

And the Father said: Repent ye, repent ye, and be baptized in the name of my Beloved Son.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse seven.

And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread

Matthew, chapter four, verse six.

And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse sixty-three.

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse forty.

And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

Luke, chapter four, verse three.

And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

Luke, chapter four, verse nine.

And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse seventy.

Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.

Helaman, chapter sixteen, verse eighteen.

That it is not reasonable that such a being as a Christ shall come; if so, and he be the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, as it has been spoken, why will he not show himself unto us as well as unto them who shall be at Jerusalem?

Matthew, chapter fourteen, verse thirty-three.

Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse fifty-four.

Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

Mark, chapter three, verse eleven.

And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

Mark, chapter five, verse seven.

And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse thirty-nine.

¶ And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

Luke, chapter four, verse forty-one.

And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

Luke, chapter eight, verse twenty-eight.

When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

John, chapter one, verse forty-nine.

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Galatians, chapter two, verse twenty.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Alma, chapter eleven, verse thirty-two.

And Zeezrom said again: Who is he that shall come? Is it the Son of God?

Alma, chapter thirty-six, verse eighteen.

Now, as my mind caught hold upon this thought, I cried within my heart: O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me, who am in the gall of bitterness, and am encircled about by the everlasting chains of death.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse sixteen.

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

John, chapter six, verse sixty-nine.

And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

John, chapter eleven, verse twenty-seven.

She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fourteen, verse nine.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who created the heavens and the earth, a light which cannot be hid in darkness;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-two, verse one.

Hearken, O ye elders of my church, who have assembled yourselves together in my name, even Jesus Christ the Son of the living God, the Savior of the world; inasmuch as ye believe on my name and keep my commandments.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-five, verse two.

And then thou shalt be ordained by the hand of my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., to be an elder unto this church, to preach repentance and remission of sins by way of baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-eight, verse twenty-five.

And again, inasmuch as parents have children in Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized, that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads of the parents.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse forty-three.

He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

John, chapter ten, verse thirty-six.

Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty, verse thirty-one.

And they shall believe in me, that I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and shall pray unto the Father in my name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section six, verse twenty-one.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I came unto mine own, and mine own received me not.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse fifty-two.

Then shall they know that I am the Lord; for I will say unto them: These wounds are the wounds with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. I am he who was lifted up. I am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-eight, verse six.

Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the living God, that I was, that I am, and that I am to come.

Matthew, chapter twenty-eight, verse nineteen.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Mark, chapter one, verse one.

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

John, chapter twenty, verse thirty-one.

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Acts, chapter eight, verse thirty-seven.

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Acts, chapter nine, verse twenty.

And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

Second Corinthians, chapter one, verse nineteen.

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.

Hebrews, chapter four, verse fourteen.

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

First John, chapter four, verse fifteen.

Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

First John, chapter five, verse five.

Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse nineteen.

For according to the words of the prophets, the Messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem; and according to the words of the prophets, and also the word of the angel of God, his name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse eight.

And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.

Alma, chapter thirty-six, verse seventeen.

And it came to pass that as I was thus racked with torment, while I was harrowed up by the memory of my many sins, behold, I remembered also to have heard my father prophesy unto the people concerning the coming of one Jesus Christ, a Son of God, to atone for the sins of the world.

Helaman, chapter three, verse twenty-eight.

Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse fifteen.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section six, verse twenty-one.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that came unto mine own, and mine own received me not. I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-five, verse two.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for the sins of the world, even as many as will believe on my name, that they may become the sons of God, even one in me as I am one in the Father, as the Father is one in me, that we may be one.

Doctrine and Covenants, section thirty-six, verse eight.

I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God; wherefore, gird up your loins and I will suddenly come to my temple. Even so. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-six, verse thirteen.

To some it is given by the Holy Ghost to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse twenty-seven.

Wherefore, he is possessor of all things; for all things are subject unto him, both in heaven and on the earth, the life and the light, the Spirit and the power, sent forth by the will of the Father through Jesus Christ, his Son.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-two, verse forty-four.

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and I will lift them up at the last day. Even so. Amen.

Mark, chapter five, verse seven.

And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse sixty-one.

But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Luke, chapter one, verse thirty-two.

He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

Luke, chapter one, verse thirty-five.

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse two.

And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the Son of God, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the Father, being the Father and the Son—

Mormon, chapter five, verse fourteen.

And behold, they shall go unto the unbelieving of the Jews; and for this intent shall they go—that they may be persuaded that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God; that the Father may bring about, through his most Beloved, his great and eternal purpose, in restoring the Jews, or all the house of Israel, to the land of their inheritance, which the Lord their God hath given them, unto the fulfilling of his covenant;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse fourteen.

And thus he was called the Son of God, because he received not of the fulness at the first.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse twelve.

Behold, they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. And for this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to him; and for this cause it is sanctified unto us for righteousness, even as it was accounted unto Abraham in the wilderness to be obedient unto the commands of God in offering up his son Isaac, which is a similitude of God and his Only Begotten Son.

Jacob, chapter four, verse eleven.

Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye may obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be presented as the first-fruits of Christ unto God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.

Alma, chapter five, verse forty-eight.

I say unto you, that I know of myself that whatsoever I shall say unto you, concerning that which is to come, is true; and I say unto you, that I know that Jesus Christ shall come, yea, the Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, and mercy, and truth. And behold, it is he that cometh to take away the sins of the world, yea, the sins of every man who steadfastly believeth on his name.

Alma, chapter twelve, verse thirty-three.

But God did call on men, in the name of his Son, (this being the plan of redemption which was laid) saying: If ye will repent, and harden not your hearts, then will I have mercy upon you, through mine Only Begotten Son;

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse five.

Or in fine, in the first place they were on the same standing with their brethren; thus this holy calling being prepared from the foundation of the world for such as would not harden their hearts, being in and through the atonement of the Only Begotten Son, who was prepared—

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-one.

Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his Only Begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-nine, verse forty-two.

But, behold, I say unto you that I, the Lord God, gave unto Adam and unto his seed, that they should not die as to the temporal death, until I, the Lord God, should send forth angels to declare unto them repentance and redemption, through faith on the name of mine Only Begotten Son.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse five.

Thus saith the Lord; for I am God, and have sent mine Only Begotten Son into the world for the redemption of the world, and have decreed that he that receiveth him shall be saved, and he that receiveth him not shall be damned—

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-five.

And this we saw also, and bear record, that an angel of God who was in authority in the presence of God, who rebelled against the Only Begotten Son whom the Father loved and who was in the bosom of the Father, was thrust down from the presence of God and the Son,

Moses, chapter one, verse thirty-three.

And worlds without number have I created; and I also created them for mine own purpose; and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.

Moses, chapter two, verse one.

And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I reveal unto you concerning this heaven, and this earth; write the words which I speak. I am the Beginning and the End, the Almighty God; by mine Only Begotten I created these things; yea, in the beginning I created the heaven, and the earth upon which thou standest.

Moses, chapter two, verse twenty-six.

And I, the Lord God, said unto mine Only Begotten, that it was not good that the man should be alone; wherefore, I will make an help meet for him.

John, chapter three, verse sixteen.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John, chapter three, verse thirty-five.

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

John, chapter five, verse twenty-six.

For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;

John, chapter nine, verse thirty-five.

Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

First John, shorter five verse ten

First John, chapter five, verse ten.

He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

First John, chapter five, verse thirteen.

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse sixteen.

And after they have been scattered, and the Lord God hath scourged them by other nations for the space of many generations, yea, even down from generation to generation until they shall be persuaded to believe in Christ, the Son of God, and the atonement, which is infinite for all mankind—and when that day shall come that they shall believe in Christ, and worship the Father in his name, with pure hearts and clean hands, and look not forward any more for another Messiah, then, at that time, the day will come that it must needs be expedient that they should believe these things.

Mosiah, chapter four, verse two.

And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse fourteen.

Now behold, my brethren, I would ask if ye have read the scriptures? If ye have, how can ye disbelieve on the Son of God?

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse twenty-two.

If so, wo shall come upon you; but if not so, then cast about your eyes and begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead, which shall bring to pass the resurrection, that all men shall stand before him, to be judged at the last and judgment day, according to their works.

Helaman, chapter fourteen, verse eight.

And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall believe on the Son of God, the same shall have everlasting life.

Mormon, chapter seven, verse five.

Know ye that ye must come to the knowledge of your fathers, and repent of all your sins and iniquities, and believe in Jesus Christ, that he is the Son of God, and that he was slain by the Jews, and by the power of the Father he hath risen again, whereby he hath gained the victory over the grave; and also in him is the sting of death swallowed up.

Ether, chapter twelve, verse eighteen.

When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

John, chapter seventeen, verse one.

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

John, chapter nineteen, verse seven.

The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

John, chapter twenty, verse twenty-one.

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

Acts, chapter three, verse thirteen.

The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denyed him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.

Acts, chapter three, verse twenty-six.

Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

Acts, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-three.

God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Romans, chapter eight, verse three.

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Romans, chapter eight, verse twenty-nine.

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Romans, chapter eight, verse thirty-two.

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

Romans, chapter fifteen, verse six.

That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians, chapter four, verse four.

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

Ephesians, chapter four, verse thirteen.

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

First John, chapter five, verse twenty.

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Colossians, chapter one, verse thirteen.

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

First Thessalonians, chapter one, verse ten.

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

First John, chapter two, verse twenty-two.

Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.

First John, chapter three, verse eight.

He that committed sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

First John, chapter three, verse twenty-three.

And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

First John, chapter four, verse ten.

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

First John, chapter four, verse fourteen.

And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

First John, chapter five, verse eleven.

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

First John, chapter five, verse twelve.

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

First Nephi, chapter ten, verse seventeen.

And it came to pass after I, Nephi, having heard all the words of my father, concerning the things which he saw in a vision, and also the things which he spake by the power of the Holy Ghost, which power he received by faith on the Son of God—and the Son of God was the Messiah who should come—I, Nephi, was desirous also that I might see, and hear, and know of these things, by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is the gift of God unto all those who diligently seek him, as well in times of old as in the time that he should manifest himself unto the children of men.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse seven.

And behold this thing shall be given unto thee for a sign, that after thou hast beheld the tree which bore the fruit which thy father tasted, thou shalt also behold a man descending out of heaven, and him shall ye witness; and after ye have witnessed him ye shall bear record that it is the Son of God.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse eighteen.

And he said unto me: Behold, the virgin whom thou seest is the mother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twenty-one.

And the angel said unto me: Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father! Knowest thou the meaning of the tree which thy father saw?

First Nephi, chapter thirteen, verse forty.

And the angel spake unto me, saying: These last records, which thou hast seen among the Gentiles, shall establish the truth of the first, which are of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, and shall make known the plain and precious things which have been taken away from them; and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved.

First Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twenty-four.

And after he had said these words, he said unto me: Look! And I looked, and I beheld the Son of God going forth among the children of men; and I saw many fall down at his feet and worship him.

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse seventeen.

And now, my brethren, ye see that a second prophet of old has testified of the Son of God, and because the people would not understand his words they stoned him to death.

Helaman, chapter eight, verse fourteen.

Yea, did he not bear record that the Son of God should come? And as he lifted up the brazen serpent in the wilderness, even so shall he be lifted up who should come.

Alma, chapter eleven, verse thirty-eight.

Now Zeezrom saith again unto him: Is the Son of God the very Eternal Father?

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse sixteen.

Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order, and this that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord.

Alma, chapter thirty-four, verse two.

My brethren, I think that it is impossible that ye should be ignorant of the things which have been spoken concerning the coming of Christ, who is taught by us to be the Son of God; yea, I know that these things were taught unto you bountifully before your dissension from among us.

Alma, chapter thirty-four, verse five.

And we have beheld that the great question which is in your minds is whether the word be in the Son of God, or whether there shall be no Christ.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fifty-four.

They are they who are the church of the Firstborn.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse five.

Which glory is that of the church of the Firstborn, even of God, the holiest of all, through Jesus Christ his Son—

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse twenty-one.

And now, verily I say unto you, I was in the beginning with the Father, and am the Firstborn;

Doctrine and Covenants, section ninety-three, verse fourteen.

And thus he was called the Son of God, because he received not of the fulness at the first.

Moses, chapter four, verse two.

But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Son of God.

Topic forty-nine. Jesus Christ, Son of Man.

Listening focus. Listen for the title Son of Man and the descriptions of Jesus Christ's ministry, suffering, authority, and glory associated with it.

Daniel, chapter seven, verse thirteen.

I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

Revelation, chapter one, verse thirteen.

And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

Revelation, chapter fourteen, verse fourteen.

And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.

Matthew, chapter nine, verse six.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

Mark, chapter two, verse ten.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

Luke, chapter five, verse twenty-four.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.

Matthew, chapter ten, verse twenty-three.

But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

Matthew, chapter twenty-five, verse thirteen.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Luke, chapter eighteen, verse eight.

I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse sixty-five.

And behold the Son of Man cometh. Amen.

Matthew, chapter eleven, verse nineteen.

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

Luke, chapter seven, verse thirty-four.

The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse eight.

For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Mark, chapter two, verse twenty-eight.

Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Luke, chapter six, verse five.

And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse thirty-two.

And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

Luke, chapter twelve, verse ten.

And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse forty.

For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Matthew, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-seven.

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

Matthew, chapter thirteen, verse forty-one.

The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniauity:

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse thirteen.

When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-seven.

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-eight.

Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse twenty-seven.

For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty-seven.

But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty-nine.

And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Mark, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-six.

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-five, verse thirty-nine.

And it shall come to pass that he that feareth me shall be looking forth for the great day of the Lord to come, even for the signs of the coming of the Son of Man.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-one, verse thirty-eight.

Gird up your loins and be watchful and be sober, looking forth for the coming of the Son of Man, for he cometh in an hour you think not.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-three, verse fifty-three.

These things are the things that ye must look for; and, speaking after the manner of the Lord, they are now nigh at hand, and in a time to come, even in the day of the coming of the Son of Man.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-four, verse twenty-three.

Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tited shall not be burned at his coming.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-eight, verse eleven.

And unto you it shall be given to know the signs of the times, and the signs of the coming of the Son of Man;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty, verse fourteen.

I was once praying very earnestly to know the time of the coming of the Son of Man, when I heard a voice repeat the following:

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty, verse seventeen.

I believe the coming of the Son of Man will not be any sooner than that time.

Matthew, chapter seventeen, verse nine.

And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

Mark, chapter nine, verse nine.

And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.

Matthew, chapter seventeen, verse twelve.

But I say unto you, That eh-lye-us is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

Mark, chapter eight, verse thirty-one.

And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

Luke, chapter nine, verse twenty-two.

Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

Matthew, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-two.

And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

Matthew, chapter twenty, verse eighteen.

Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse two.

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-four.

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse forty-five.

Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse twenty-one.

The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse forty-one.

And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-two.

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse forty-eight.

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Matthew, chapter eighteen, verse eleven.

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

Luke, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Matthew, chapter nineteen, verse twenty-eight.

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew, chapter twenty, verse twenty-eight.

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Mark, chapter ten, verse forty-five.

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty.

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Matthew, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty.

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Mark, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-six.

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Luke, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-seven.

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse sixty-four.

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse sixty-two.

And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse sixty-nine.

Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

Mark, chapter eight, verse thirty-eight.

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Luke, chapter nine, verse twenty-six.

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.

Mark, chapter nine, verse twelve.

And he answered and told them, eh-lye-us verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.

Mark, chapter nine, verse thirty-one.

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.

Mark, chapter ten, verse thirty-three.

Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:

Luke, chapter nine, verse forty-four.

Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse seven.

Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

Luke, chapter six, verse twenty-two.

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

Luke, chapter nine, verse fifty-six.

For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

Luke, chapter nine, verse fifty-eight.

And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Luke, chapter eleven, verse thirty.

For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.

Luke, chapter twelve, verse eight.

Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

Luke, chapter twelve, verse forty.

Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

Luke, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-two.

And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.

Luke, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-four.

For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

Luke, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-six.

And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

Luke, chapter seventeen, verse thirty.

Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

Luke, chapter eighteen, verse thirty-one.

Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.

Luke, chapter twenty-one, verse thirty-six.

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

John, chapter three, verse thirteen.

And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

John, chapter eight, verse twenty-eight.

Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

John, chapter twelve, verse thirty-four.

The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

John, chapter three, verse fourteen.

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

John, chapter five, verse twenty-seven.

And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

John, chapter six, verse twenty-seven.

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

John, chapter six, verse fifty-three.

Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.

John, chapter six, verse sixty-two.

What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

John, chapter twelve, verse twenty-three.

And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

John, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-one.

Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

Hebrews, chapter two, verse six.

But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

Revelation, chapter one, verse thirteen.

And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse six.

And they have done unto the Son of Man even as they listed; and he has taken his power on the right hand of his glory, and now reigneth in the heavens, and will reign till he descends on the earth to put all enemies under his feet, which time is nigh at hand—

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-nine, verse twenty-two.

And again, verily I say unto you, that the Son of Man cometh not in the form of a woman, neither of a man traveling on the earth.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-five, verse five.

Call upon the Lord, that his kingdom may go forth upon the earth, that the inhabitants thereof may receive it, and be prepared for the days to come, in the which the Son of Man shall come down in heaven, clothed in the brightness of his glory, to meet the kingdom of God which is set up on the earth.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse sixteen.

Speaking of the resurrection of the dead, concerning those who shall hear the voice of the Son of Man:

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred nine, verse five.

For thou knowest that we have done this work through great tribulation; and out of our poverty we have given of our substance to build a house to thy name, that the Son of Man might have a place to manifest himself to his people.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-two, verse eight.

The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty, verse fifteen.

Joseph, my son, if thou livest until thou art eighty-five years old, thou shalt see the face of the Son of Man; therefore let this suffice, and trouble me no more on this matter.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Son of Man.

Topic fifty. Jesus Christ, Spirit of.

Listening focus. Listen for what these passages teach about the Spirit of Jesus Christ and its relationship to those who belong to Him.

The scripture readings for this topic now begin.

Philippians, chapter one, verse nineteen.

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Moroni, chapter seven, verse sixteen.

For behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ; wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of God.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Spirit of.

Topic fifty-one. Jesus Christ, Taking the Name of.

Listening focus. Listen for what it means to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ and to live as people who bear His name.

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse twenty-one.

And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

John, chapter twenty, verse thirty-one.

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Acts, chapter four, verse twelve.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse twenty-one.

And now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and the only and true doctrine of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, which is one God, without end. Amen.

Acts, chapter five, verse forty-one.

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

First Corinthians, chapter six, verse eleven.

And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

First John, chapter three, verse twenty-three.

And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

Second Nephi, chapter nine, verse twenty-four.

And if they will not repent and believe in his name, and be baptized in his name, and endure to the end, they must be damned; for the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has spoken it.

Second Nephi, chapter thirty-one, verse thirteen.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism—yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word, behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel.

Mosiah, chapter one, verse eleven.

And moreover, I shall give this people a name, that thereby they may be distinguished above all the people which the Lord God hath brought out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I do because they have been a diligent people in keeping the commandments of the Lord.

Mosiah, chapter five, verse eleven.

And I would that ye should remember also, that this is the name that I said I should give unto you that never should be blotted out, except it be through transgression; therefore, take heed that ye do not transgress, that the name be not blotted out of your hearts.

Mosiah, chapter eighteen, verse ten.

Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?

Mosiah, chapter twenty-five, verse twenty-three.

And now there were seven churches in the land of Zarahemla. And it came to pass that whosoever were desirous to take upon them the name of Christ, or of God, they did join the churches of God;

Mosiah, chapter twenty-six, verse eighteen.

Yea, blessed is this people who are willing to bear my name; for in my name shall they be called; and they are mine.

Helaman, chapter three, verse twenty-eight.

Yea, thus we see that the gate of heaven is open unto all, even to those who will believe on the name of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-seven, verse five.

Have they not read the scriptures, which say ye must take upon you the name of Christ, which is my name? For by this name shall ye be called at the last day;

Ether, chapter four, verse nineteen.

And blessed is he that is found faithful unto my name at the last day, for he shall be lifted up to dwell in the kingdom prepared for him from the foundation of the world. And behold it is I that hath spoken it. Amen.

Moroni, chapter four, verse three.

O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it; that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him, and keep his commandments which he hath given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse thirty-seven.

And again, by way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism—All those who humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins, and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be received by baptism into his church.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse twenty-one.

Take upon you the name of Christ, and speak the truth in soberness.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighteen, verse twenty-four.

Wherefore, all men must take upon them the name which is given of the Father, for in that name shall they be called at the last day;

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-one, verse one.

Hearken and hear, O ye my people, saith the Lord and your God, ye whom I delight to bless with the greatest of all blessings, ye that hear me; and ye that hear me not will I curse, that have professed my name, with the heaviest of all cursings.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twelve, verse twenty-six.

First among those among you, saith the Lord, who have professed to know my name and have not known me, and have blasphemed against me in the midst of my house, saith the Lord.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty, verse four.

Behold, I, the Lord, have looked upon you, and have seen abominations in the church that profess my name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-three, verse sixty-one.

Wherefore, let all men beware how they take my name in their lips—

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred nine, verse twenty-two.

And we ask thee, Holy Father, that thy servants may go forth from this house armed with thy power, and that thy name may be upon them, and thy glory be round about them, and thine angels have charge over them;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twelve, verse twelve.

And pray for thy brethren of the Twelve. Admonish them sharply for my name's sake, and let them be admonished for all their sins, and be ye faithful before me unto my name.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-two, verse sixty-four.

And again, verily, verily, I say unto you, if any man have a wife, who holds the keys of this power, and he teaches unto her the law of my priesthood, as pertaining to these things, then shall she believe and administer unto him, or she shall be destroyed, saith the Lord your God; for I will destroy her; for I will magnify my name upon all those who receive and abide in my law.

Acts, chapter eleven, verse twenty-six.

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. This concludes Jesus Christ, Taking the Name of.

Topic fifty-two. Jesus Christ, Teaching Mode of.

Listening focus. Listen for how Jesus Christ teaches. Notice His questions, examples, parables, and responses to the people around Him.

Matthew, chapter seven, verse twenty-nine.

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Matthew, chapter twelve, verse three.

But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;

Matthew, chapter thirteen, verse ten.

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

Matthew, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-nine.

Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

Mark, chapter one, verse fourteen.

Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

Mark, chapter one, verse twenty-one.

And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.

Mark, chapter two, verse two.

And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

Mark, chapter four, verse eleven.

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

Mark, chapter eight, verse thirty-one.

And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

Luke, chapter four, verse thirty-two.

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

Luke, chapter five, verse twenty-two.

But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

Luke, chapter seven, verse forty-two.

And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

Luke, chapter twenty-four, verse thirty-two.

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?

John, chapter three, verse thirty-four.

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

John, chapter seven, verse sixteen.

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

John, chapter eight, verse six.

This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

John, chapter twelve, verse fifty.

And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

John, chapter twenty-one, verse seventeen.

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse fourteen.

Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse thirty-two.

And this is my doctrine, and it is the doctrine which the Father hath given unto me; and I bear record of the Father, and the Father beareth record of me, and the Holy Ghost beareth record of the Father and me; and I bear record that the Father commandeth all men, everywhere, to repent and believe in me.

Third Nephi, chapter seventeen, verse three.

Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again.

Third Nephi, chapter twenty-three, verse eleven.

And Jesus said unto them: How be it that ye have not written this thing, that many saints did arise and appear unto many and did minister unto them?

Matthew, chapter thirteen, verse fifty-four.

And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

This concludes Jesus Christ, Teaching Mode of.

Topic fifty-three. Jesus Christ, Temptation of.

Listening focus. Listen for the temptations Jesus Christ faced and how He responded. Consider what His responses teach about faithfulness to God.

Matthew, chapter four, verse one.

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Matthew, chapter four, verse seven.

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Deuteronomy, chapter six, verse sixteen.

↑ Ye shall not tempt the Lord your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-eight.

Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

Hebrews, chapter two, verse eighteen.

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Hebrews, chapter four, verse fifteen.

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews, chapter five, verse eight.

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

Mosiah, chapter three, verse seven.

And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death; for behold, blood cometh from every pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of his people.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse five.

And thus the flesh becoming subject to the Spirit, or the Son to the Father, being one God, suffereth temptation, and yieldeth not to the temptation, but suffereth himself to be mocked, and scourged, and cast out, and disowned by his people.

Alma, chapter seven, verse eleven.

And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse twenty-two.

He suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Temptation of.

Topic fifty-four. Jesus Christ, Testimony of.

Listening focus. The Topical Guide directs this subtitle to Testimony. Listen for how testimony is received, expressed, and strengthened, including testimony of Jesus Christ.

Deuteronomy, chapter six, verse twenty.

And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord our God hath commanded you?

Job, chapter nineteen, verse twenty-five.

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

Psalm nineteen, verse seven.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

Isaiah, chapter six, verse five.

Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.

Second Nephi, chapter sixteen, verse five.

Then said I: Wo is unto me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips; and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Hosts.

Matthew, chapter eight, verse four.

And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Mark, chapter one, verse forty-four.

And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Luke, chapter five, verse fourteen.

And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Matthew, chapter ten, verse eighteen.

And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

Mark, chapter thirteen, verse nine.

But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

Luke, chapter twenty-one, verse thirteen.

And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse sixteen.

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Luke, chapter nine, verse twenty.

He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

Matthew, chapter sixteen, verse seventeen.

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

Mark, chapter six, verse eleven.

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Luke, chapter nine, verse five.

And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-five, verse twenty.

And in whatsoever house ye enter, and they receive you not, ye shall depart speedily from that house, and shake off the dust of your feet as a testimony against them.

John, chapter one, verse thirty-four.

And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

John, chapter one, verse seven.

The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

John, chapter one, verse fifteen.

¶ John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.

John, chapter five, verse thirty-four.

But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

John, chapter seven, verse seventeen.

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

John, chapter eight, verse seventeen.

It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

John, chapter eight, verse thirty-two.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John, chapter seventeen, verse three.

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

John, chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-four.

This is the disciple which testifeth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

Acts, chapter fourteen, verse three.

Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

Acts, chapter twenty-two, verse eighteen.

And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

First Corinthians, chapter one, verse six.

Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

First Corinthians, chapter two, verse one.

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

First Corinthians, chapter twelve, verse three.

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

Second Corinthians, chapter one, verse twelve.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Galatians, chapter one, verse twelve.

For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Second Thessalonians, chapter one, verse ten.

When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

Second Timothy, chapter one, verse eight.

Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

Hebrews, chapter eleven, verse five.

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

First John, chapter four, verse fifteen.

Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

First John, chapter five, verse ten.

He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

Revelation, chapter one, verse two.

Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

Revelation, chapter six, verse nine.

And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

Revelation, chapter twelve, verse eleven.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Revelation, chapter fifteen, verse five.

And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:

Revelation, chapter nineteen, verse ten.

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Second Nephi, chapter eleven, verse two.

And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words. For I will liken his words unto my people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-five, verse twenty-eight.

And now behold, my people, ye are a stiffnecked people; wherefore, I have spoken plainly unto you, that ye cannot misunderstand. And the words which I have spoken shall stand as a testimony against you; for they are sufficient to teach any man the right way; for the right way is to believe in Christ and deny him not; for by denying him ye also deny the prophets and the law.

Second Nephi, chapter twenty-nine, verse eight.

Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word? Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto another? Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. And when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also.

Jacob, chapter four, verse four.

For, for this intent have we written these things, that they may know that we knew of Christ, and we had a hope of his glory many hundred years before his coming; and not only we ourselves had a hope of his glory, but also all the holy prophets which were before us.

Mosiah, chapter seventeen, verse ten.

Yea, and I will suffer even until death, and I will not recall my words, and they shall stand as a testimony against you. And if ye slay me ye will shed innocent blood, and this shall also stand as a testimony against you at the last day.

Mosiah, chapter eighteen, verse nine.

Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life—

Alma, chapter four, verse nineteen.

And this he did that he himself might go forth among his people, or among the people of Nephi, that he might preach the word of God unto them, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty, and that he might pull down, by the word of God, all the pride and craftiness and all the contentions which were among his people, seeing no way that he might reclaim them save it were in bearing down in pure testimony against them.

Alma, chapter four, verse twenty.

And thus in the commencement of the ninth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, Alma delivered up the judgment-seat to Nephihah, and confined himself wholly to the high priesthood of the holy order of God, to the testimony of the word, according to the spirit of revelation and prophecy.

Alma, chapter six, verse eight.

And Alma went and began to declare the word of God unto the church which was established in the valley of Gideon, according to the revelation of the truth of the word which had been spoken by his fathers, and according to the spirit of prophecy which was in him, according to the testimony of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who should come to redeem his people from their sins, and the holy order by which he was called. And thus it is written. Amen.

Alma, chapter seven, verse thirteen.

Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.

Alma, chapter thirty, verse forty-one.

But, behold, I have all things as a testimony that these things are true; and ye also have all things as a testimony unto you that they are true; and will ye deny them? Believest thou that these things are true?

Mormon, chapter nine, verse twenty-five.

And whosoever shall believe in my name, doubting nothing, unto him will I confirm all my words, even unto the ends of the earth.

Ether, chapter four, verse eleven.

But he that believeth these things which I have spoken, him will I visit with the manifestations of my Spirit, and he shall know and bear record. For because of my Spirit he shall know that these things are true; for it persuadeth men to do good.

Ether, chapter twelve, verse six.

And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.

Moroni, chapter seven, verse forty-four.

If so, his faith and hope is vain, for none is acceptable before God, save the meek and lowly in heart; and if a man be meek and lowly in heart, and confesses by the power of the Holy Ghost that Jesus is the Christ, he must needs have charity; for if he have not charity he is nothing; wherefore he must needs have charity.

Moroni, chapter ten, verse seven.

And ye may know that he is, by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore I would exhort you that ye deny not the power of God; for he worketh by power, according to the faith of the children of men, the same today and tomorrow, and forever.

Doctrine and Covenants, section three, verse eighteen.

And this testimony shall come to the knowledge of the Lamanites, and the Lemuelites, and the Ishmaelites, who dwindled in unbelief because of the iniquity of their fathers, whom the Lord has suffered to destroy their brethren the Nephites, because of their iniquities and their abominations.

Doctrine and Covenants, section six, verse thirty-one.

But if they reject not my words, which shall be established by the testimony which shall be given, blessed are they, and then shall ye have joy in the fruit of your labors.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eight, verse one.

Oliver Cowdery, verily, verily, I say unto you, that assuredly as the Lord liveth, who is your God and your Redeemer, even so surely shall you receive a knowledge of whatsoever things you shall ask in faith, with an honest heart, believing that you shall receive a knowledge concerning the engravings of old records, which are ancient, which contain those parts of my scripture of which has been spoken by the manifestation of my Spirit.

Doctrine and Covenants, section nine, verse eight.

But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.

Doctrine and Covenants, section ten, verse thirty-three.

Thus Satan thinketh to overpower your testimony in this generation, that the work may not come forth in this generation.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-two, verse sixty-one.

If thou shalt ask, thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable things—that which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal.

Doctrine and Covenants, section forty-six, verse thirteen.

To some it is given by the Holy Ghost to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse six.

Behold, verily I say unto you, for this cause I have sent you—that you might be obedient, and that your hearts might be prepared to bear testimony of the things which are to come;

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-eight, verse thirteen.

And that the testimony might go forth from Zion, yea, from the mouth of the city of the heritage of God—

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-two, verse three.

Nevertheless, ye are blessed, for the testimony which ye have borne is recorded in heaven for the angels to look upon; and they rejoice over you, and your sins are forgiven you.

Doctrine and Covenants, section sixty-seven, verse four.

And now I, the Lord, give unto you a testimony of the truth of these commandments which are lying before you.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse twenty-two.

And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse fifty.

And again we bear record—for we saw and heard, and this is the testimony of the gospel of Christ concerning them who shall come forth in the resurrection of the just—

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse seventy-four.

Who received not the testimony of Jesus in the flesh, but afterwards received it.

Doctrine and Covenants, section seventy-six, verse seventy-nine.

These are they who are not valiant in the testimony of Jesus; wherefore, they obtain not the crown over the kingdom of our God

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-four, verse sixty-two.

Therefore, go ye into all the world; and unto whatsoever place ye cannot go ye shall send, that the testimony may go from you into all the world unto every creature.

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-eight, verse eighty-eight.

And after your testimony cometh wrath and indignation upon the people.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred, verse ten.

And I will give unto him power to be mighty in testimony.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred nine, verse thirty-eight.

Put upon thy servants the testimony of the covenant, that when they go out and proclaim thy word they may seal up the law, and prepare the hearts of thy saints for all those judgments thou art about to send, in thy wrath, upon the inhabitants of the earth, because of their transgressions, that thy people may not faint in the day of trouble.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-four, verse twenty.

And again, verily I say unto you, my servant George Miller is without guile; he may be trusted because of the integrity of his heart; and for the love which he has to my testimony I, the Lord, love him.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-five, verse five.

And it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity. And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: If they have not charity it mattereth not unto thee, thou hast been faithful; wherefore thy garments shall be made clean. And because thou hast seen thy weakness, thou shalt be made strong, even unto the sitting down in the place which I have prepared in the mansions of my Father. And now I ... bid farewell unto the Gentiles; yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my garments are not spotted with your blood. The testators are now dead, and their testament is in force.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-six, verse thirty-nine.

Many have marveled because of his death; but it was needful that he should seal his testimony with his blood, that he might be honored and the wicked might be condemned.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse twelve.

And there were gathered together in one place an innumerable company of the spirits of the just, who had been faithful in the testimony of Jesus while they lived in mortality;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse sixty.

Thus was the vision of the redemption of the dead revealed to me, and I bear record, and I know that this record is true, through the blessing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, even so. Amen.

Moses, chapter seven, verse twenty-seven.

And Enoch beheld angels descending out of heaven, bearing testimony of the Father and Son; and the Holy Ghost fell on many, and they were caught up by the powers of heaven into Zion.

Moses, chapter seven, verse sixty-two.

And righteousness will I send down out of heaven; and truth will I send forth out of the earth, to bear testimony of mine Only Begotten; his resurrection from the dead; yea, and also the resurrection of all men; and righteousness and truth will I cause to sweep the earth as with a flood, to gather out mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, unto a place which I shall prepare, an Holy City, that my people may gird up their loins, and be looking forth for the time of my coming; for there shall be my tabernacle, and it shall be called Zion, a New Jerusalem.

Joseph Smith—History, chapter one, verse twenty-six.

I had now got my mind satisfied so far as the sectarian world was concerned—that it was not my duty to join with any of them, but to continue as I was until further directed. I had found the testimony of James to be true—that a man who lacked wisdom might ask of God, and obtain, and not be upbraided.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one, verse thirty-four.

And again, verily I say unto you, O inhabitants of the earth: I the Lord am willing to make these things known unto all flesh;

Doctrine and Covenants, section eighty-nine, verse nineteen.

And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;

This concludes Jesus Christ, Testimony of.

Topic fifty-five. Jesus Christ, Trials of.

Listening focus. This topic concerns the accusations, hearings, and mistreatment surrounding Jesus Christ's trial. Listen for His responses and for the actions of those who judged Him.

Isaiah, chapter fifty-three, verse seven.

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse seven.

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb so he opened not his mouth.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse fifty-seven.

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse two.

And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

Matthew, chapter twenty-seven, verse twelve.

And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse sixty-four.

Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse two.

And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.

Mark, chapter fifteen, verse seventeen.

And they clothed him with purple, and plaited a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

Luke, chapter eighteen, verse thirty-two.

For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse sixty-three.

And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse sixty-seven.

Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse seventy-one.

And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

Luke, chapter twenty-three, verse four.

Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.

Luke, chapter twenty-three, verse twenty-one.

But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.

John, chapter nineteen, verse fifteen.

But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.

John, chapter eleven, verse fifty.

Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

John, chapter eighteen, verse thirteen.

And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

John, chapter eighteen, verse nineteen.

The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

John, chapter eighteen, verse twenty-nine.

Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?

First Peter, chapter two, verse twenty-three.

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

Acts, chapter eight, verse thirty-two.

The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Mosiah, chapter fourteen, verse seven.

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb so he opened not his mouth.

Mosiah, chapter fifteen, verse six.

And after all this, after working many mighty miracles among the children of men, he shall be led, yea, even as Isaiah said, as a sheep before the shearer is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Trials of.

Topic fifty-six. Jesus Christ, Types of, in Anticipation.

Listening focus. A type is a pattern or symbol pointing to something beyond itself. Listen for people, events, and ordinances that anticipate Jesus Christ and His saving work.

Genesis, chapter four, verse four.

And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: Moses, chapter five, verse twenty.

And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock, and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering;

Genesis, chapter twenty-two, verse eight.

And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

Exodus, chapter twelve, verse five.

Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:

First Peter, chapter one, verse nineteen.

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Exodus, chapter twelve, verse twenty-one.

Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover.

Revelation, chapter five, verse six.

And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

Exodus, chapter sixteen, verse fifteen.

And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another, It is manna: for they wist not what it was. And Moses said unto them, This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat.

Exodus, chapter sixteen, verse four.

Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.

John, chapter six, verse fifty-one.

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

Exodus, chapter seventeen, verse six.

Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.

First Corinthians, chapter ten, verse four.

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

Exodus, chapter twenty-four, verse eight.

And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the Lord hath made with you concerning all these words.

Leviticus, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-two.

And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness.

Numbers, chapter nine, verse twelve.

They shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break any bone of it: according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it.

John, chapter nineteen, verse thirty-three.

But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:

Numbers, chapter twenty-one, verse nine.

And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.

John, chapter three, verse fourteen.

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

Alma, chapter thirty-three, verse nineteen.

Behold, he was spoken of by Moses; yea, and behold a type was raised up in the wilderness, that whosoever would look upon it might live. And many did look and live.

Helaman, chapter eight, verse fourteen.

Yea, did he not bear record that the Son of God should come? And as he lifted up the brazen serpent in the wilderness, even so shall he be lifted up who should come.

Deuteronomy, chapter eight, verse three.

And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceededth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live.

Revelation, chapter two, verse seventeen.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Psalm one hundred ten, verse four.

The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews, chapter five, verse ten.

Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Jonah, chapter one, verse seventeen.

¶ Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Matthew, chapter twelve, verse forty.

For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

John, chapter one, verse twenty-nine.

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

First Corinthians, chapter five, verse seven.

Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

First Corinthians, chapter ten, verse four.

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

Second Corinthians, chapter three, verse fourteen.

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ.

Colossians, chapter two, verse seventeen.

Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

Hebrews, chapter eight, verse five.

Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

Hebrews, chapter nine, verse nine.

Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

Hebrews, chapter ten, verse ten.

By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Second Nephi, chapter two, verse seven.

Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.

Second Nephi, chapter eleven, verse four.

Behold, my soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of Christ; for, for this end hath the law of Moses been given; and all things which have been given of God from the beginning of the world, unto man, are the typifying of him.

Galatians, chapter three, verse twenty-four.

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Hebrews, chapter ten, verse one.

For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Mosiah, chapter sixteen, verse fourteen.

Therefore, if ye teach the law of Moses, also teach that it is a shadow of those things which are to come—

Alma, chapter twenty-five, verse fifteen.

Yea, and they did keep the law of Moses; for it was expedient that they should keep the law of Moses as yet, for it was not all fulfilled. But notwithstanding the law of Moses, they did look forward to the coming of Christ, considering that the law of Moses was a type of his coming, and believing that they must keep those outward performances until the time that he should be revealed unto them.

Alma, chapter thirty-four, verse fourteen.

And behold, this is the whole meaning of the law, every whit pointing to that great and last sacrifice; and that great and last sacrifice will be the Son of God, yea, infinite and eternal.

Jacob, chapter four, verse five.

Behold, they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. And for this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to him; and for this cause it is sanctified unto us for righteousness, even as it was accounted unto Abraham in the wilderness to be obedient unto the commands of God in offering up his son Isaac, which is a similitude of God and his Only Begotten Son.

Mosiah, chapter three, verse fifteen.

And many signs, and wonders, and types, and shadows showed he unto them, concerning his coming; and also holy prophets spake unto them concerning his coming; and yet they hardened their hearts, and understood not that the law of Moses availeth nothing except it were through the atonement of his blood.

Mosiah, chapter thirteen, verse thirty-one.

But behold, I say unto you, that all these things were types of things to come.

Alma, chapter thirteen, verse sixteen.

Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order, and this that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord.

Alma, chapter thirty-seven, verse forty-five.

And now I say, is there not a type in this thing? For just as surely as this director did bring our fathers, by following its course, to the promised land, shall the words of Christ, if we follow their course, carry us beyond this vale of sorrow into a far better land of promise.

Moses, chapter five, verse seven.

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred thirty-eight, verse thirteen.

And who had offered sacrifice in the similitude of the great sacrifice of the Son of God, and had suffered tribulation in their Redeemer's name.

Moses, chapter six, verse sixty-three.

And behold, all things have their likeness, and all things are created and made to bear record of me, both things which are temporal, and things which are spiritual; things which are in the heavens above, and things which are on the earth, and things which are in the earth, and things which are under the earth, both above and beneath: all things bear record of me.

This concludes Jesus Christ, Types of, in Anticipation.

Topic fifty-seven. Jesus Christ, Types of, in Memory.

Listening focus. Listen for symbols and ordinances that help people remember Jesus Christ and His sacrifice. Consider how remembrance is connected with discipleship.

Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse twenty-six.

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

Mark, chapter fourteen, verse twenty-two.

And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.

Mark, chapter sixteen, verse two.

And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

Luke, chapter twenty-two, verse nineteen.

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

First Corinthians, chapter eleven, verse twenty-four.

And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

John, chapter six, verse fifty-one.

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

Acts, chapter twenty, verse seven.

And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

Romans, chapter six, verse five.

For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

Colossians, chapter two, verse twelve.

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

First Peter, chapter two, verse five.

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

Revelation, chapter one, verse ten.

I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet.

Third Nephi, chapter nine, verse twenty.

And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy Ghost, even as the Lamanites, because of their faith in me at the time of their conversion, were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost, and they knew it not.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse eight.

Thou shalt offer a sacrifice unto the Lord thy God in righteousness, even that of a broken heart and a contrite spirit.

Third Nephi, chapter eleven, verse twenty-six.

And then shall ye immerse them in the water, and come forth again out of the water.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse seventy-four.

Then shall he immerse him or her in the water, and come forth again out of the water.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse three.

And when the disciples had come with bread and wine, he took of the bread and brake and blessed it; and he gave unto the disciples and commanded that they should eat.

Third Nephi, chapter eighteen, verse eight.

And it came to pass that when he said these words, he commanded his disciples that they should take of the wine of the cup and drink of it, and that they should also give unto the multitude that they might drink of it.

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty, verse forty.

And to administer bread and wine—the emblems of the flesh and blood of Christ—

Doctrine and Covenants, section twenty-seven, verse two.

For, behold, I say unto you, that it mattereth not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink when ye partake of the sacrament, if it so be that ye do it with an eye single to my glory—remembering unto the Father my body which was laid down for you, and my blood which was shed for the remission of your sins.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse twelve.

But remember that on this, the Lord's day, thou shalt offer thine oblations and thy sacraments unto the Most High, confessing thy sins unto thy brethren, and before the Lord.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse nine.

And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse ten.

For verily this is a day appointed unto you to rest from your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the Most High;

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse eleven.

Nevertheless thy vows shall be offered up in righteousness on all days and at all times;

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse twelve.

But remember that on this, the Lord's day, thou shalt offer thine oblations and thy sacraments unto the Most High, confessing thy sins unto thy brethren, and before the Lord.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse thirteen.

And on this day thou shalt do none other thing, only let thy food be prepared with singleness of heart that thy fasting may be perfect, or, in other words, that thy joy may be full.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse fourteen.

Verily, this is fasting and prayer, or in other words, rejoicing and prayer.

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse fifteen.

And inasmuch as ye do these things with thanksgiving, with cheerful hearts and countenances, not with much laughter, for this is sin, but with a glad heart and a cheerful countenance—

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse sixteen.

Verily I say, that inasmuch as ye do this, the fulness of the earth is yours, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and that which climbeth upon the trees and walketh upon the earth;

Doctrine and Covenants, section fifty-nine, verse seventeen.

Yea, and the herb, and the good things which come of the earth, whether for food or for raiment, or for houses, or for barns, or for orchards, or for gardens, or for vineyards;

Doctrine and Covenants, section one hundred twenty-eight, verse thirteen.

Consequently, the baptismal font was instituted as a similitude of the grave, and was commanded to be in a place underneath where the living are wont to assemble, to show forth the living and the dead, and that all things may have their likeness, and that they may accord one with another—that which is earthly conforming to that which is heavenly, as Paul hath declared, 1 Corinthians 15:46, 47, and 48:

This concludes Jesus Christ, Types of, in Memory.