Tag: 2 Nephi 21
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Scattering as a necessary prerequisite for the gathering — Part 2 of 2
In part 1, we looked at the prophesied scattering of Israel, a major theme of the Book of Mormon. This scattering is necessary for the gathering to take place. In this post, we\’ll look at a few of the many references to the gathering of Israel in the Book of Mormon. As with the scattering…
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What is the word of God? — Part 2
In a recent post, I fleshed out a broader definition of \”the word of God,\” to include more than just the printed scriptures. The rod is a metaphor for our covenants. The rod is held in the hand of the divine messengers who are given charge over the covenant path. Just as John is given…
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"An ensign to/for the nations"
\”An ensign to/for the nations\” This phrase shows up twice in the Book of Mormon, both times in quoted Isaiah passages. 26 And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth; and behold, they shall come with speed swiftly; none shall…
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The gathering of Israel as a second Exodus
Lord Wilmore and I have posted about various topics lately involving symbols that somehow seem related and it’s all starting to come together. This is not planned, it just seems to happen that we have considered different pieces of a puzzle making a big, beautiful picture. Recently I\’ve been thinking about and studying the Exodus…
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A Highway of Holiness for the Remnant — Part 2
In my last post, we looked at Isaiah\’s mention of a \”way of Holiness\” and its connection to covenants and the temple. Today, we\’ll look at another mention of the highway, and flesh out a context for this prophecy, specifically to the latter-days. \”Recover[ing] the Remnant\” 2 Nephi 21/Isaiah 11 is one such example. The…
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