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The Law of Moses

… During the last week of his life, Christ was confronted by a group of Jewish … asked him, “Master, which is the great commandment in the law?” (Matthew 22:36). Christ’s answer, that one should love … (Matthew 22:40). Clearly, in Christ’s day the law of Moses was regarded as providing crucial instruction regarding …

The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ

… When many people hear the words “the law of Moses,” they tend to associate that law with something very …

Moses 5: The Family of Adam and Eve and the Law of Sacrifice

… opposition to the Church, and in the immediate aftermath of incarcerations and trials on trumped-up charges against … now resided with me.” Whitmer helped transcribe parts of Moses 5 and 6. [2] Around this time the Lord commanded Joseph … became a crucial theological element in Moses 5 since the law of sacrifice would provide the backdrop for the sad story …

Law of God/God of Law

… addresses a concern his son had “concerning the justice of God in the punishment of the sinner; for ye do try to … had access, and especially in Alma’s understanding of the law of Moses and what it taught about the character of the God of

"I Am the Law"

… One way the Book of Mormon bears witness of Jesus Christ is by testifying ofof Mormon, Christ identifies himself as the giver of the law of Moses and the Sinai covenant ( 3 Nephi 15:5). The connection …

The Religion of Moses and the Book of Mormon

… Central to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to the great work of … For this reason we should be familiar with the religion of Moses, which is central to our comprehension of the Old and … of Christ,” Nephi tells us, “for, for this end hath the law of Moses been given.” Furthermore, he explains that “all …

Teaching Old Testament Laws

… Teachers have a duty to understand the spiritual purposes of Old Testament laws and to help students discover modern … Lord declared that there is a spiritual purpose for every law given (see D&C 29:34). Further, modern revelation … are in the Bible” (D&C 42:12). In addition, the law of Moses contains many elements currently found in the gospel of

Teaching Old Testament Laws

… Lord declared that there is a spiritual purpose for every law given (see Doctrine and Covenants 29:34). Further, modern … commissions the gospel teacher to “teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the Bible” (Doctrine and Covenants 42:12). The law of Moses contains many elements currently found in the gospel of

The Influence of the Figure of Moses in the Book of Mormon

… One biblical figure who looms large in the Book of Mormon is Moses. His influence inspires various Book of Mormon prophets as they use his example, law, and testimony to encourage others. Particularly in the …

The Jerusalem Conference: The First Council of the Christian Church

… taught and baptized the first Gentile converts. Courtesy of David M. Whitchurch. The most famous council of the early … Church met in Jerusalem to discuss issues relating to the law of Moses, Gentile conversion, and the obligations of faithful …