Authors of the Scriptures
The JST Tells Us What God REALLY Meant
What Happened to the Bible?
Pearls from the PofGP
We Must Study the Scriptures
100
“These words are not of men nor of man, but of me; …(D&C 18:34)
Who is God
100
Exodus 32:4 reads, “And the Lord repented of the evil which he thought to do unto the people.” Look up the JST, read aloud and explain the difference.
JST Translation, “And the Lord said unto Moses, If they will repent of the evil which they have done, I will spare them and turn away my fierce wrath.” The difference: God did NOT GIVE an evil spirit. He asked the people to repent.
100
Translators over time allowed _________ to enter into the texts of the scriptures. synonyms: errors, goofs, blunders.
What is mistakes
100
“Whoso treasureth up my word, shall not be deceived” (JS—M 1:37). HOW can YOU treasure up God's word?
Read it. Memorize it. Pray to do it. Do it.
100
As a person studies these he/she: 1) draws closer to the Savior and 2) obtains a greater desire to live a righteous life. 3 ) Gains increased power to resist temptation 4) spiritual weaknesses are overcome. 5) Spiritual wounds are healed.
Studying the scriptures /or words of the Lord
200
“For it is MY VOICE which speaketh them unto you; for they are given BY MY SPIRIT …, and BY MY POWER you can read them one to another. … (D&C 18:35)
Who is God?
200
1Sam 16:14 says “But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.” Look up the JST version (read it out loud and explain the difference)
JST says, “But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit which was not of the Lord troubled him.” God did NOT give Saul an evil spirit. When the HG left Saul the evil spirit came.
200
When you include something that wasn't there before it is called an _____________
What is an addition
200
Moses said "For this cause I know that man is nothing. What happened to show Moses that man is nothing? READ Moses 1:9 for clue
God withdrew His presence and Moses was left with no energy to even stand up.
200
In order to come unto Christ and be perfected in him, each person needs to receive a testimony of ________.
What is the scriptures /=or the Lords words
300
“Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard MY VOICE, and know my words.” (D&C 18:36.)
Who is God
300
John 1:18 “No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.” Look up the JST, read aloud and explain difference
“And no man hath seen God at any time, except he hath borne record of the Son; for except it is through him no man can be saved.” (JST, John 1:19) The difference: Men have seen God as long as they have bore testimony of Jesus Christ.
300
What it is called when a true teaching is left out of the scriptures
What is removed or removal or lost
300
How did Moses get Satan to finally leave. CLUE: Moses 1:20 & 21
Called on God for strength and then Commanded Satan to depart in the name of Jesus Christ.
300
"A casual, infrequent exposure to the scriptures will generally not open the door to the whisperings of _______ or provide insights into the Savior’s life and character."
Who is The Spirit.
400
This great prophet compiled the writings of 25 other prophets in the BoM
Who is Mormon
400
Mathew 5:22 reads, "But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment."
JST Reads, "But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment." What is the difference? BONUS: Sister Mitchell tell about the papyrus that was found confirms this translation by Joseph Smith
400
The only person authorized to correct scriptures that others wrote
What is a prophet BONUS: Who is authorized to correct Sister Mitchell's journal?
400
To bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man For clue READ: Moses 1:39
What is God's work and glory BONUS: What does "work and glory" mean?
400
According to the vision of the Tree of Life in the BoM, the only way to reach the tree and become a permanent partaker of the fruit, which is the LOVE of God, was to continually hold fast to the iron rod. What did the iron rod represent?
The Scriptures
500
King James translated this set of Scriptures.
What is the Holy Bible
500
“Judge not, that ye be not judged” (Matt. 7:1) Look up JST, read aloud and explain difference
“Judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged: but judge righteous judgment” (JST, Matt. 7:2). The difference: We can judge if we do it righteously.
500
Longer Joseph Smith translations to the Bible are published in this spot instead of in the footnotes
What is JST, located after the Bible dictionary. And Joseph Smith-Mathew between the Pearl of Great Price & the Joseph Smith History.
500
Abraham sought for greater happiness, peace, rest, knowledge and instructions and commandments and to be a father of many nations by being ordained to THIS Abraham 1:2 (near the end of the verse)
What is the holy priesthood. Or high priesthood.
500
Lehi sent his boys back to Jeruselam to get these.
What is the Scriptures. Bonus Points: Why did Lehi want the scriptures?
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