I chose the background to this blog because it reminds me of studying the gospel. Gospel study is like climbing a mountain. As soon as one thinks they've arrived at the top of the peak, they realize there is another larger peak still off in the distance. After climbing the next peak, again one notices another peak still further off and higher. At the top of that peak is a better view and greater perspective of the workings of God. The simple doctrines of Jesus Christ are like this. As we come to understand them, we realize there is more this time that we are learning than we understood the last time. Our circumstances change and so the doctrines have new meanings to us and help us through our new challenges and give us greater perspectives.
I believe as we study together, our understanding will increase and our perspectives will deepen. It is like a high adventure trip. If we were to go alone, the trip would be more difficult than going together. I hope all will contribute their thoughts and questions. A question opens up the opportunity to learn and receive revelation. You'll notice in the Doctrine and Covenants that Joseph Smith received most, if not all, of these revelations (sections) because he was seeking answers to his questions.
Each week, I'll post some questions and verses or quotes to consider and comment on. You can answer or comment on these and/or create your own post too. I would encourage you to use, "Preach My Gospel," to get you started. The scriptures are at the end of the section I'll reference in the title of the post. We will be starting on Lesson 3, page 60, of "Preach My Gospel."
Please feed off each other's posts and I think we'll find this to be a great experience. We'll also be fulfilling portions of "Fulfilling My Duty to God," the prophet has asked us to work on. Specifically pages 38-39 and 42-43. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Brother Hymas
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