Gathering of Israel
Ephraim
Several weeks ago Mikelle noticed a line in the hymn, “The Spirit of God,” which says, “And Ephraim be crowned with his blessing in Zion.” She asked her dad, “What does that mean?” He replied, “Ask Grandpa.”
Read MoreScattering and Afflictions of Israel
1920-1945 Hitler and Stalin killed many millions of Israelites
1616-1619 The Great Dying, when 90% of Native Americans perished in pandemics
384 Nephites destroyed by Lamanites
Ages of the Patriarchs
Adam 130 years old when he begat Seth
Seth 105 “ “ “ “ “ Enos
Enos 90
Cainan 70
Mahalaleel 65
He Plans Ahead, Doesn’t He?
Brother Baxter asked me to speak on my experiences as a patriarch, or on anything else that I wanted. Speaking just on my experiences might take me three minutes, so I’d like to expand the topic to include the gathering of Israel.
Read MoreParable of the Gathering
My brother’s ranching outfit faced a gigantic problem. They obtained the grazing allotment on the national forest that another rancher had held for many years, and which he was releasing because of his retirement. This was an exciting opportunity. The allotment covered a vast area, and it was beautiful up there in the mountains.
Read MorePower of the Priesthood
Matt, suggested that I should gather my young grandsons and conduct a Priesthood preparation session. He wondered if that should be expanded to include all of my grandsons. I wondered if perhaps it should be expanded to include all of my Melchizedek Priesthood sons as well.
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