While discussing challenges a strengthening dollar imposed on global currencies, a commentator recited a story of Egypt in approximately 1200 B.C., when Ramesses III was Pharoah. Egypt was the dominant power in the known world. A warrior class of people known as “sea people” invaded and conquered many countries around Egypt who traded goods with them. Having great success against smaller, less powerful Egyptian trade partners, “sea people” decided to challenge Egypt

Joseph of Egypt’s Prophecy Joseph of Egypt shared a prophecy with his brothers prior to his death. Like Ezekiel’s prophecy of sticks of Judah and Joseph being united, [1] Joseph of Egypt said: “Therefore your [Joseph of Egypt’s] offspring will write [the record of Joseph’s posterity], and Judah’s offspring will write [Bible, record of Judah]. The Lord says: The things your offspring write, and the things Judah’s offspring write, will grow together in order to expose

In Teachings and Commandments 82 the Lord condemned “the children of Zion, even all.” Note the Lord didn’t limit His condemnation to the weakest of saints. Children of Zion are presumed to be the pinnacle of righteousness at the time of this revelation. Those inhabiting Zion must be “of one heart, one mind, dwelt in righteousness, and there was no poor among them.” [1] The closest to qualifying as “children of Zion” fell short of the Lord’s standard and were condemned by Him.

The Lord revealed to Nephi “small means” are used to promote righteousness among the repentant or to destroy rebellious Gentiles in the last days. God’s judgments are suspended for now but His scourging of Gentiles continues until they receive sufficient light to repent or reach a fullness of iniquity. “Then the Angel of the Lord told me: The Lamb of God says: After I’ve judged the remnant of the house of Israel (referring to your father’s [Lehi’s] descendants), after punishi

Alma the younger approached the end of his mortal life and ministry. He prepared for his departure by delivering to his son, Helaman, records, artifacts, and instruments from God. They originally were in the possession of the kings of Zarahemla until the death of Mosiah, the son of Benjamin. During the reign of the righteous king’s additional scriptures were accumulated; expanding the canon of scripture. We recognized Kings led the people of Zarahemla through a cove

Clarification: In the “Awake and Arise” series, I may have incorrectly conflated the stone tablet of Coriantumr with twenty-four plates discovered by Limhi’s people. Both records were passed down from kings to Alma and his son, Helaman. The stone tablet with the record of the Jaredites is partially shared in Moroni’s abridgment in the Book of Ether. Confusion arises because they represent separate societies occupying the same land who suffer the same fate. Both became wicke

The Primary Objective the Lord Accomplishes When Moses led Israel to Sinai it was to introduce the people into the Lord’s presence. [1] In the beginning of the Restoration Joseph Smith sought to do the same for the faithful in Nauvoo unsuccessfully. During the fullness of the Gentiles the Davidic king gathers faithful Gentiles and scattered Israel. They establish Zion and receive the Lord’s presence. [2] The Lord’s servant follows the pattern set by kings of Zarahem

From the beginning of the Restoration through Joseph Smith the Lord stated His intended objectives for mankind and how He guides the willing: “Wherefore, I, the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph and spoke unto him from Heaven, and gave him commandment, and also gave commandments to others that they should proclaim these things unto the world. And all this that it might be fulfilled which was written b

Initial papers on this subject laid the foundation for Parts 5 and 6. Three Nephite kings, Mosiah, Benjamin and Mosiah [grandson] reflect personal attributes and events of the latter-day Davidic king. Their collective reign over the people of Zarahemla represent a pattern for Israel’s gathering in the last days. The account of three monarchs provides a foundation for a new covenant made with God when the reign of kings concludes. Thereafter, Alma the younger and sons of Mosia

In the context of scripture, a “type” applies past events as examples for the future. Many times they do so with precise parallels. Joseph Smith explained a descendant of king David and Joseph of Egypt will be raised by the Lord to obtain the Spirit of Elijah and the fullness of the Priesthood. [1] The Davidic servant unites tribes of Ephraim [son of Joseph] and Judah [2] through three steps of Priesthood progression, the Spirits of Elias [Aaronic], Elijah [Patriarchal], and

The Covenant of Christ [modern English version of the Book of Mormon] speaks plainly to latter-day Gentiles in many ways. It is a mistake to consider it purely historical. The purpose of the record is to inform us and affirm the Savior’s divinity and the legitimacy of the Bible as a record of God’s dealings with mankind. Providing further elaboration on a less understood use of the Covenant of Christ, Denver Snuffer said: “I’ve thought the Book of Mormon [Covenant of Christ]

Previous papers posted on this website address many aspects relating to a latter-day David and the gathering of Israel. There is no dearth of material on these subjects in the scriptures and this website. In the previous paper it was noted the reason for the Gentile rejection of the Gospel fullness is because of precepts of men. Pointing out those precepts could be a sole subject for a paper. This paper points to one glaring example directly relating to this content

The last paper posted on this website explains why the Gentiles approach to the last days should be with a degree of humility. The metaphor of two ships passing in opposing directions describes the covenant transition from the Gentiles to Israel. This is the final transition before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Israel remains in its scattered state throughout Gentile nations until the Gentiles reject the offer of covenant from the Lord because of the precepts of men. [1]

Many reading this blog are from the United States. Others are from Asia, Europe, and far reaches of the Earth. Scattered throughout these nations are remnants of Israel. They dwell among Gentile nations. Gentile nations and Israel’s remnant are two ships passing in the prophetic night in opposing directions. The Gentiles enjoy extraordinary prosperity and power throughout the world. They squandered and mocked God’s offer of covenant from Joseph Smith’s day and now.

Perplexity describes my feelings after repeated readings of the “Mousetrap” talk by Denver Snuffer Jr. There have been numerous attempts at explaining the substance of the talk. Nothing I’ve read or heard left me confident the opinions expressed accurately explain what Denver intended to convey. Including my own. Urgency to understand the talk was increased when Denver stressed the gravity of his remarks by saying: “ People do not yet realize The Perfect Mousetrap is the m

Phillip’s Request for the Lord to Introduce the Father Introducing anyone to the Father is no small matter. Knowing the Father is to know the Son. Knowing the Son is the same as knowing the Father. Being in possession of that knowledge qualifies one for Eternal Life if they are prepared to be there because they are like Them and one with Them. [1] “Then Jesus looked up to Heaven and said these words, Father, the hour has arrived. Let your light abide with

In the 9 th chapter of John Restoration Edition, Jesus responds to Peter’s question: “Where are you going?” The Savior explains to His disciples: “. . .Where I go, you cannot follow me now , but you shall follow me afterward . . . ” (RE John 9:6; emphasis added). The Savior continues His explanation saying the Father’s kingdom has “ many mansions ” and He goes to prepare places for His disciples. The same conversation in the Testimony of Saint John has a more complete re

After the ensign is opened by a collaboration [1] with the “Root of Jesse” and angelic ministrants interesting events commence Israel’s gathering: “And it shall come to pass in that day that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people [Israel] which shall be left from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. And he shall set up an

The Lord revealed to Joseph Smith the identity of a latter-day Elias by revelation: “Question: What are we to understand by the angel ascending from the east, Revelation, 7th chapter and 2nd verse [Rev. 2:13]? Answer: We are to understand that the angel ascended from the east is he to whom is given the seal of the living God over the twelve tribes of Israel . Wherefore, he cries [directs] unto the four angels having the everlasting gospel , saying: Hurt not the earth, n

After the appearance of the Father and Son to Joseph Smith, Nephi [1] appeared to him. He quoted prophecies from the Old and New Testament. Nephi explained to Joseph there were gold plates and Urim and Thummim to be given to him. The Urim and Thummim was for the purpose of translation. The Lord through Nephi explained these prophecies while sharing them with Joseph Smith. The apex of the prophecies is when he quotes from Malachi the Lord’s promise to send Elijah be