Old Covenant priests entered the veil once a year with sacrificial blood; today, Jesus enables us to approach the throne of mercy boldly.
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What Are the Most Cited, Recited, and Misunderstood Verses in Deuteronomy?
A careful examination of the Hebrew of Deuteronomy 6:5 and its sister verses elsewhere in scripture will reveal that they are essentially a statement of the law of consecration.
The Lone and Dreary World
Explore how the ancient trek of the Israelites mirrors our own mortal journey and how temple covenants provide the map for navigating life’s "rocky path."
The Temple in the Wilderness
From the dusty trails of the Sinai wilderness to the modern spires of today, the blueprint of the sacred remains remarkably consistent.
The Joseph Smith Translation: Of Firstlings, Firstborn, Lot, and Lineage
The Abrahamic covenant made it clear to the ancient Hebrews, and to covenant Israel today, that only through the promises made to Abraham could redemption, salvation and exaltation come to pass. The realization of those promises could only be fulfilled by and through the promised Messiah, Jesus the Christ.
How Should We Understand the Symbolism in Jacob’s Blessings of Judah and Joseph?
Some of the most significant prophecies in scripture regarding the posterity of Jacob are found in the blessings of Judah and Joseph in Genesis 49. However much of the poetry in the blessings is difficult to understand. How should we understand the rich symbolism of these verses? (Supplement to Gospel Doctrine Lesson 12).
The Book of Abraham and the Temple Covenant
The Book of Abraham and the ancient Apocalypse of Abraham give striking details about the temple endowment of Abraham and Sarah—knowledge unavailable in the Bible.
