tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994778299323281554.post3375875185936066521..comments2018-04-02T06:15:31.013-07:00Comments on in Mount Zion: Regularly OrdainedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994778299323281554.post-1503874297925512342012-09-07T21:42:05.477-07:002012-09-07T21:42:05.477-07:00To understand this revelation it would be wise to ...To understand this revelation it would be wise to also understand the background of how, when, and why it was given. Although we only have D&C as the revelations, the manuscripts contain a lot more information of the previous questions mentioned above. The Elders were asking specific questions and situations to be resolved. It was all settle with the background of Isaac Morley's community, or also known as the Morley's farm. Many things happened withing a few months of Oliver Cowdery and three others preaching to this group of people and the coming of Joseph a few months later. One of this things was that Black Pete and a few others were claiming to be receiving "letters from heaven" that would serve as their ordination and base of preaching. It's too long to comment about it, but I really recommend the book "Hearken, o ye People" by Mark Lyman Staker. It sets up the reasons for each of the revelations in D&C given in Kirtland. It will help you understand the reasons of why the Lord said what He said in that particular situation (they had a righteous prophet and leader that was in communion with God, and he was ordaining people to go on missions). Abinadi, came when no leaders were in a position of receiving revelation, and came with a message of repentance, not with a message of ordination. Sammuel the Lamanite came with a message of repentance. Lehi came to Jerusalem with a message of repentance. Even Jesus adjusted himself to the hierarchy of the Church until they totally rejected Him. When there isn't a prophet receiving revelation (as it happens today), we can expect the Lord calling people to preach repentance. When this message will be totally rejected, then the marvelous work and wonder, the strange act will come to pass. <br /><br />What an exciting time to be living on this Earth!! Angelitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172820357463053222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994778299323281554.post-39974944101681818072012-09-07T14:24:17.032-07:002012-09-07T14:24:17.032-07:00Every member a missionary...:)
I crack up when I h...Every member a missionary...:)<br />I crack up when I hear myself or others so certain that we know all of God's rules and ways, and that he just has to act according to our frail system.<br />We are funny, limited, and small.<br />I think He must laugh at us a great deal. Especially at me.<br />I truly enjoy your blog. Your statements are well thought out and considerate.<br />Thanks for working on our collective conscience and energizing my mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994778299323281554.post-49186577850989340302012-09-07T10:33:12.767-07:002012-09-07T10:33:12.767-07:00Thanks for your answer. That is what I was thinkin...Thanks for your answer. That is what I was thinking as well. <br /><br />I actually stumbled upon this mode of thinking when pondering missionary responsibilities for disciples of Christ, and whether an autonomous mission a la sons of Mosiah would be acceptable today. The D&C is replete with indications that a desire IS a call to a mission. The question was whether that is possible to fulfill without wearing a name tag and a suit or getting your assignment from HQ. Although there is a historical precedent of Joseph Smith allowing everyone who had a desire to go and preach, such has not been the case for a long time. Now the window of service is pre-marriage and post-family. Interesting...Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876761145806406244noreply@blogger.com