The learned man is not an enemy to God
How do you handle this? When kind, sincere church members don’t want to hear anything new?...
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Who was Mark?
The Gospel according to Mark — but who was Mark? We often read the New Testament without really knowing who wrote the books. That may be because no one knows for sure. Mark was a common name during the time of Jesus....
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Women with faith to heal
We often think that you have to be ordained to the priesthood to heal the sick or work miracles. A...
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Why the name”Anti-Nephi-Lehies”
I’ve always thought the name, “Anti-Nephi-Lehies” was a paradox. ...
Read MoreWho was Luke?
Luke traveled with Paul, and probably as his physician. Which was a lowly occupation back then — not like today. Who Was Luke? As with the other Gospels, the Third Gospel was written by an anonymous author whose identity...
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How does salt lose its saltiness?
In a literal sense, I have to say that I don’t think salt ever loses its saltiness and,...
Read MoreWho was Matthew of the New Testament?
The Gospel according to Matthew in the New Testament is attributed to Matthew (note we do not know for sure). He never says that he is the author and the historical records are not what you would call primary sources. There are...
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Eternal Core Podcast with Thom Harrison
I’ve talked about this world being the telestial kingdom and basically, a kind of hell where...
Read MoreWho was John?
The Bible Project gives us a good overview of the Gospel of John in the New Testament.
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Who Goes to Hell?
“Going to Hell” means different things to different people. I love the scene in...
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What is the purpose and meaning of water baptism?
Baptism is a curious and maybe misunderstood ordinance. The New Testament is not the clear on the...
Read MoreEyewitness account of 1906 San Francisco earthquake
My gramma, Elisa Hansen Broberg lived in San Francisco during the April 1906 earthquake. She was 32 years old, married to my grandfather, Ernst Johan Broberg. Elisa had three living children at the time — Max who was born...
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The Magi of Matthew 2
It’s the day of the Magi, the Epiphany, the day that commemorates when the three Magi,...
Read MoreNew Testament Overview
It’s a new year to study the gospel, and this year we are focusing on the New Testament. This video from The Bible Project gives a good overview of the history.
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Visual imagery in Jeremiah
When Jeremiah speaks for the Lord about the sins of Judah, he uses visual imagery of iron,...
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Why was Cain’s sacrifice rejected?
The Bible is a bit confusing. You may get the idea that Cain offered up the wrong gift to God,...
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Hugh Nibley Thanksgiving Humor — “And Bring the Brush”
Here’s Hugh Nibley, classic humor, reminiscing about his days in the military on the Eve of...
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Restoration of the House of Israel
I’ve been re-reading The Book of Mormon, using a new edition called “A New Approach to...
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“Holy Ghost” is a confusing name
We often talk about The First Comforter as another name for the Holy Ghost. Both names seem...
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