Come Follow Me with Sam

 Welcome! Section 133 Section 133 is a fascinating section. In a sense it is the call of the bridegroom. In the same sense, it is a warning and a cry for gathering of the nations. It integrates many scriptural passages. The most fascinating to me is the end. These are the same scriptures from Isaiah 50-something. and 2 Nephi 7. Section 134 S&S makes the comment 'This {declaration} is not a revelation. It was not written by the Prophet Joseph Smith, but was prepared by Oliver Cowdery and was read at the General Assembly of the Church. Joseph Smith was away but accepted to publish it (with D&C?) That being said, it is a remarkable declaration. Vs 2.... secure to each individual the free exercise of conscience, the right and control of property, and the protection life. what a good way of putting it. What is liberty? liberty is the free exercise of conscience. Vs 4. 'that the civil magistrate should restrain crime, but never control conscience; should punish guilt, but nev...

 Welcome! This week includes the Polygamy section which I do not plan on discussion much because first, that is what everyone is doing, second, its too wide and audience and not enough time to approach it correctly. Section 129 Section 129 is a pretty cool section. For those of you who haven't had an experience such as that which Section 129 prepares for, the key take away is that the devil and his angels cannot but be deceptive, while the angels of God cannot but tell the truth. We can use this to pattern our own lives. Section 130 Section 130 is such a fun grab bag. here are my hot takes on all the cool things vs 1-3 and vs 22. The bold message of the restoration is that God is our literally heavenly or spiritual father, and a personage like us, except at a celestial glory, that Christ is the same and our spiritual brother, and that we can attain this some glory through Gods plan. There are many who struggle with this today. It seems so wild that it can hardly be believed. And ye...

 Welcome! Section 125 TBD Section 126 TBD Section 127 TBD Section 128 128 is quite the fascinating section. Picture the saints trying to comprehend the purpose of ordinances. These things are not as emphasized to them in their original churches or cultures. So Joseph Smith is explaining to them the importance of these simple acts when combined with a contrite heart and the priesthood. Take a look at verses 19-23. This is a voice of gladness and rejoicing. Think of the sacrifices that those prophets made to be able to say 'How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that bring glad tidings of good things, and that say unto Zion: Behold, thy God Reigneth! Think of what you would need to know to declare such things.