The restored gospel has an infinite variety of wonderful doctrines. One of those principles is the concept of “turning back.” Jesus proclaimed, “No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Lk. 9:62) "Remember Lot's Wife" The most famous example of “turning back” in the scriptures is … Continue reading Don’t Turn Back!
"Sunday Sermon Satire" There are always two sides to the story. “No matter how thin you make the batter, there are always two sides to the pancake.” BYU archeologists recently "discovered" the lost Book of Lemuel, Nephi's older brother. It was hidden in an ancient temple. Scripture Central scholars have now translated the text. Here is … Continue reading The Lost Book of Lemuel (Repeat)
"Sunday Sermon" Literary Characterization One of my favorite topics of my 3-year literary analysis of the Book of Mormon, in the 1970s, involves the "cast of characters." In fiction, quality of "literary characterization" is measured three ways: one, diversity; two, consistency; and three, realism. One, do the different characters act differently? Two, are the characters' … Continue reading Book of Mormon Cast of Characters (More Evidence)
"Sunday Sermon" Luke 9:62: "No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." "Remember Lot’s Wife" The most famous example of “turning back” in the scriptures is Lot’s wife. Jesus specifically asked us to, “Remember Lot’s wife.” (Lk. 17:32) How could we forget? Because of … Continue reading “Don’t Look Back” – Luke 9:62
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