The # 12 represents Priesthood authority ( Apostles-Twelve Tribes Etc. ). But I believe you missed the important fact that The Ox represents the “House of Ephraim” and they face out towards the 4 corners of the earth. The tribe of Ephraim has the primary responsibility of “going out “ to gather the tribes into the “Brazen Sea “. Where they are gathered from both sides of the veil and brought to the Temple where the door ( Baptism) is made available to all. At least that’s the msg I get from the symbolism in the Temple Baptistery .
Haze KompelienOctober 1, 2019
As an adult convert, I've never done baptisms for the dead. Many new ideas and understandings were presented clearly for me.
Thank you for this article!
(I'd love to have a day in the temple with the author for further insights and instructions)
L. WestoverOctober 1, 2019
This is the best clarification of the symbolism involved with baptism for the dead that I have ever read! It will be the springboard for some family discussions. Thanks for sharing!
JustinOctober 1, 2019
Thank you for sharing not only the explanations and scriptural references that you have, but the technique to enlighten and inspire.
Anna FeatherstoneOctober 1, 2019
Thank you.....
EdOctober 1, 2019
I enjoyed the article.
I understood that the oxen is a symbolic representation of the tribe of Ephraim.
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Lloyd ReidOctober 1, 2019
The # 12 represents Priesthood authority ( Apostles-Twelve Tribes Etc. ). But I believe you missed the important fact that The Ox represents the “House of Ephraim” and they face out towards the 4 corners of the earth. The tribe of Ephraim has the primary responsibility of “going out “ to gather the tribes into the “Brazen Sea “. Where they are gathered from both sides of the veil and brought to the Temple where the door ( Baptism) is made available to all. At least that’s the msg I get from the symbolism in the Temple Baptistery .
Haze KompelienOctober 1, 2019
As an adult convert, I've never done baptisms for the dead. Many new ideas and understandings were presented clearly for me. Thank you for this article! (I'd love to have a day in the temple with the author for further insights and instructions)
L. WestoverOctober 1, 2019
This is the best clarification of the symbolism involved with baptism for the dead that I have ever read! It will be the springboard for some family discussions. Thanks for sharing!
JustinOctober 1, 2019
Thank you for sharing not only the explanations and scriptural references that you have, but the technique to enlighten and inspire.
Anna FeatherstoneOctober 1, 2019
Thank you.....
EdOctober 1, 2019
I enjoyed the article. I understood that the oxen is a symbolic representation of the tribe of Ephraim.
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