Elder Russell M Nelson states the Book of Mormon is the Lords way of manifesting the time for the gathering of Israel and that we participate in it on earth and through the veil. I definitely need to go to the Temple. We missed it this month and feel the change. The gathering places are in the countries where the people live. Mexican people in Mexico. The Brazilian People in Brazil and so on.
2 Nephi 10:20-22 is Jocab confirming there are other colonies out there that have been led to different lands for example, the Jaredites (book of Ether), Lehi's, and the Mulekites (Mosiah 25:2; Helaman 6:10; 8:21) from the Book of Mormon and the lost Northern tribes of Israel, but Heavenly Father and Christ know where they are. :) I love the Jocab still refers to them as Brethren.
Points to Ponder
- •In what ways can you help in the gathering of the Lord’s people?
- I can go to the temple often and do baptisms, sealings, endowments, and initiatory work. I can live righteously so that I can open my mouth and speak with the spirit to touch peoples hearts.
- •Why is it important to realize that Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice applies to you as an individual? What can you do to deepen your understanding of the Lord’s Atonement?
- By knowing that how the Atonement applies to me as an individual will help me to better myself and become more like him and know we are not alone in our trials. I can get through trials without grumbling and know they are for my good and will help me to become a better person.
- I will deepen my understanding by continuing my scripture study and praying everyday asking for guidance and exercising forgiveness of others.
- •How can you know if your life is pleasing to the Lord?
- If you can feel the spirit in your home. If you can see the gifts He has given you. If you are happen and give thanks for what you have. If you are following the commandments. If you are happy in the Gospel and knowledge of the truth. We can feel it in our hearts that He is pleased with us. The trick is to recognize that He may be happy with us but as humans we may not feel it because we are trying to do more to be better, but this is pleasing to the Lord too.
- •Why do you think the Atonement needed to be infinite?
- If it wasn't not all of us would be saved. Not all of us would have the opportunities gain our godhood. Not all of would be forgiven of our sins and that is not the purpose of the Lord. He wants all of us to return to him. He loves us and has given us a way to get back there to Him again if we would just listen learn and do the things He would have us do.
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