Protection, Divine

     Divine protection prepares, preserves, protects, and delivers you. If you have faith, hope, and courage and are obedient to the commandments and covenants you have made then no enemy shall ever harm you - you will be protected, both physically and spiritually. Your life, your health, and your soul shall all be saved. Not only shall you be saved, but your descendants will be saved as well. Not only that, but some might be converted to the Lord because of the protection you receive. Protection comes in many forms: destruction of enemies, peace to your soul, warnings, guidance, shield from fire/weapons, the Atonement, filled with the love of god, administration of angels, heaven is opened, etc. All you have to do is be obedient, have faith, love the Lord, and call on His name.

*Gen 15:1 - "Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward."

*Psalms 3:3 - The Lord is: shield, glory, lifter of thy head

*Gen 45:7 - The Lord prepares, preserves, delivers - 1 ne 5:14, Moses 7:61 - preserves through all dangers

*Ex 12:23 - The Lord will smite your enemies - the blood on your door(the Atonement) is your protection - evil will pass by you. - D&C 89:21

*Ex 13:21 - The Lord leads by day(cloud pillar) and by night (fire pillar) - Isa 4:5 - guidance and protection - what is guiding you is also protecting you.

*Num 14:9 - No fear when the Lord is with you.

*Psalms 18:1-3 - The Lord is strength, rock, fortress, deliverer, buckler, horn of salvation, high tower - you will love Him, trust Him, praise Him, call upon Him, and you will be saved from enemies.

*Psalms 31:23-24 - Love the Lord and have faith and He will preserve you and "plentifully rewardeth the proud doer." If you have courage and hope, He will strengthen your heart. - Psalms 145:20

*Isa 29:8, 2 Ne 27:3 - If you fight against the Lord, your soul will be empty.

*Isa 52:12(58:8) - The Lord will go before you, His glory will be your reward(your light will break forth, your health will spring forward, they righteousness will go before you)

*Isa 54:17, 3 Ne 22:17,  D&C 7:9-10 - no weapon against you will work, every tongue that speaks against you will be condemned, D&C 109:25 -  He who digs a pit for you will fall in himself

*Isa 66:12-14 - Gives peace like a river, He will comfort you, your heart will rejoice, your bones will flourish, hand of the Lord will be known, indignation given to enemies.

*Jer 15:20 - You will be like a wall of brass - they will fight against you but not prevail, the Lord is with thee and will save and deliver thee.

*Jer 20:11-13 - Those who fight will stumble, not prosper or prevail but have everlasting confusion. He will deliver the soul of the poor.

*Zech 2:5 - The Lord will be a wall of fire around you and glory in you.

*Matt 28:20 - The Lord is with you even unto the end of the world

*Mark 16:18 - Apostles will drink poison and not get hurt.

*Eph 6:11, D&C 27:15 - Put on the whole armor of God and you may withstand all the wiles of the devil.

*1 Ne 2:2, Alma 27:12 - Sometimes the Lord protects through warnings - just leave, do not fight

*1 Ne 22:14, 2 Ne 10:16 - Those who are not for the Lord are against the Lord, all nations who fight against Zion will turn on each other and be destroyed

*1 Ne 22:17 - He will preserve righteous, enemies will be destroyed by fire -D&C 63:34

*2 Ne 9:53 - Your covenants protect you and your seed

***Hel 5:24, 43-48 - Protected by a pillar of fire - from both inside and out - protection = not just physical but filled with the love of God, peace to your soul, administration of angels, heavens opened.

*3 Nephi 4:30 - Protect as long as you call for protection

*D&C 45 - 66-67 - Zion = land of peace, refuge, safety - glory of the Lord is there, also terror of the Lord to keep enemies away

*D&C 89:18-21 - Covenants = protection = health in the navel, marrow in the bones, wisdom, great treasures of knowledge(even hidden treasures), run and not be weary, walk and not faint, destroying angel passes by you.

*Dan 3:23-26 - Shad, Mesha, Abed = protected from fiery furnace - walked with God in the fire

*Dan 6:16-23 - Dan was not hurt in lions den because he believed in his God

*Mos 13:2-8 - Abinadi is protected as long as he needs to carry and deliver God's message

*Hel 16:2-3,6 - Samuel protected from stones/arrows - protection helped some believe in his message

*D&C 97:25 - Protection comes from obedience

Dream

     God uses dreams to appear, communicate, command, and warn. Angels/servants of the Lord can also appear, communicate, command, and warn through dreams. Dreams are often given in symbols. It is a gift to dream and also to interpret dreams. Be careful of false dreams, be careful of whom you share your dreams with.

*Gen 20:3 - The Lord appears in dreams. -1 Kings 3:5

*Gen 28:12 - The Lord communicates through dream symbols. Gen 41:1, Gen 42:9, Judges 7:13, 1 Ne 8:2, Dan 2:1, Dan 7:1 dreamed and wrote down 1 Ne 1:16

*Gen 31:24 - God speaks through dreams. Num 12:6(speaks in dreams, manifests in visions), Gen 37:19, Matt 27:19

*Gen 37:5 - Be careful who you share your dreams with. 1 Ne 10:2

*Gen 40:8 - Some people are called to interpret dreams. Dan 2:28, 1 Ne 15:21, Gen 41:25

*Deut 13:1 -Be careful of following dreamers(prophets, friends, relatives)who follow false gods, Alma 30:28

*1 Sam 28:6 - The Lord can stop dreams

*Jer 23:32, 29:8, Zech 10:2 - The Lord is against those who prophesy false dreams/those asked not to share - Alma 30:28

*Joel 2:28(Acts 2:17) - gift of dreams is often given to old men

*Matt 1:20, 2:19 - Servants of the Lord appear in dreams(to communicate messages)

*Matt 2:20 - Warnings given in dreams - 2:22, Ether 9:3

*1 Ne 2:2 - The Lord commands through dreams, 3:2

*2 Ne 27:3 - It will be a nightmare for all nations that fight against Zion - like a man who dreams he's eating/drinking and wakes up hungry/thirsty

*Jacob 7:26 - Life passed as a dream - lonesome/solemn wanderers - cast off from home, born in tribulation and wilderness - hated by brethren - mourned the days

Called of God

     Being called of God is one of the 13 tennants of our faith. Being called and chosen encompasses having a desire in your heart to serve, to obey, to sacrifice, to have great faith and to give great love. It is an ordination - a covenant with God, a two way promise that you will do what you have been called foreordained to do. Callings are a "preparatory redemption" that help us become more like God, more like a man or woman "after the Lord's own heart." Do not treat callings lightly - in or out of church organization - for they are a sacred part of this life and your relationship with God.

* Ex 3:10 - Moses called to go unto Pharaoh to save God's people

*Ex 28:1 - Aaron and sons called to minister, 40:13 - washed, clothed, anointed, and sanctified(also what you do when you make covenant - when you're called of God it is a two way promise

*Num 27:23 - Called of God, laid hands on head and given charge

*1 Sam 16:1-13 - Samuel called to find prophet after Saul - one of Jesse's sons, David - youngest called, the Lord looketh not on outward countenance when He calls

*Jer 1:5 - The Lord knows you, calls you, ordains and sanctifies you before you were even born.

*Ezek 2:4 - Ezekiel called to preach to the stiffhearted

*Amos 7:15 - Amos called to prophecy

*Matt 4:21 - 12 Apostles called and immediately followed, Luke 6:13, 3 Ne 12:1 - called and given power to baptize

*Luke 10:1 - Jesus called 70, sent them out 2 by 2 to prepare His way, John 15:16 - ordained with power to bring fruit and miracles

*Acts 1:24 - You can pray to find out who has been called

*Acts 6:4-5 - Apostles call 7 assistants, set apart

*Acts 9:17 - We are called to help one another, bring miracles to each other

*Acts 13:2 - The Holy Ghost will tell you where you are called

*2 Cor 10:8 - When you are called, you have authority

*1 Tim 2:7 - Ordained, you can preach and assign and call to action

*Heb 5:4 - Must be called and ordained to minister

*1 Ne 2:2 - The Book of Mormon came because people who were called obeyed.

*Alma 13:3 - You can be called and prepared from the foundation of the world due to foreknowledge of God and due to your faith and good works, always choosing good, having great faith. Holy callings are preparatory for redemption.

*3 Nephi 12:1 - Blessed are you if you hear and follow those who have been called

*D&C 1:17(20:2) - Called Joseph Smith. Called to prepare for calamities to come

*D&C 9:14 - "Stand fast in the work wherewith I have called you" - you will be protected

*D&C 20:60 - Every calling is to be ordained and blessed

*D&C 42:11 - The church is organized - no one is to go forth unless called and ordained to do so

*D&C 90:11 - Everyone will hear the gospel in the last days by those called by Christ through the Holy Ghost

*JSH 1:28 - When you are called of God - different things are expected of you

*AofF 5 - We believe that a man must be called of God - to preach and administer

*1 Sam 3:20 - All people can get witness/testimony of callings from God

*1 Sam 9:16 - Is it not just with church callings that people are called(kings, military)

*1 Sam 13:14 - Be man/woman after that Lord's own heart and you will be called to do great things

*1 Sam 15:17 - You can seem little/insignificant to yourself - but the Lord has big things for you

*Isa 6:8 - Lord says "whom shall I send?" and I said, "Here I am, send me"

*Luke 9:59-60 - Sometimes when you are called, you have to give up important things

*1 Cor 1:26-28 - God calls the foolish and simple to confound the wise - don't get haughty in your calling

*1 John 5:19 - Have faith in your calling/self - know that you are of God

*D&C 4:3 - If ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to work

*D&C 95:5 - Many are called, but few are chosen. D&C 105:35 - There is a day of calling and a day of choosing - let those chosen be worthy

Persecution

     No wonder they tell you to rejoice when you are persecuted - for the rewards are incredibly high. You have to be firm in your testimony to endure persecution, not only endure but to love your enemies. Persecution is a strong sanctifying power - one that will bring you closer to God, His love, and His power. Do not fear it, do not hide from it, do not sorrow in it - persecution will bring you closer to God and more like Him.

*Psalms 10:2 - "The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor"

*Isa 52:7, Jer 11:19, Mos 14:7 - The way Christ was persecuted: as a lamb to slaughter, sheep to shearers, opened not his mouth, they sought to cut him off that His name would be remembered no more.

*Matt 5:10, 3 Ne 12:10, Luke 2:22-23 - "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven, endure to the end and shall be saved - Matt 10:22, D&C 101:35

*Matt 5:12, 3 Ne 12:12 - rejoice in persecution for your reward in heaven will be great

*Matt 5:44, 3 Ne 12:44, Romans 12:14, 1 Cor 4:12(suffer it) - pray/love/bless/do good to those who use you/persecute you

*Matt 13:21, Mark 4:17 - If your testimony is not strong enough, you will be offended by persecution

*Matt 23:34-35, Luke 11:49-50 - Those who persecute prophets have the blood of all persecutions on their hands.

*Luke 13:34 - How oft He would gather, but they would not - they chose to persecute

*Luke 21:12 - There will be much persecution in the last days

*John 5:16 - The Jews persecuted Jesus - way before the last days of His life.

*John 15:20-21 - If they persecuted Jesus, they will persecute you.

*John 16:2 - The time will come that when people persecute you, they will believe they are doing it in God's name, for righteousness sake

*Acts 7:51-52 - Those who resist the Spirit are those who persecute the prophets, those whose fathers persecute also persecute(*another name for Christ:the Just One)

*Acts 7:59 - Stephen was stoned to death - Paul also stoned, Acts 14:19, more persecutions of Paul:2 Cor 11:24-33

*Acts 8:1 - Great persecution scattered the people of the church, Acts 13:50, Acts 11:19 - Being scattered helped them preach to a wider audience - blessings from heaven

*Acts 9:4-5(22:7, 26:14) - Christ asks Saul why he persecutes Him

*Rom 8:35-39 - NOTHING(including persecution) can separate you from the love of God

*1 Cor 4:9 - "persecuted but not forsaken"

*2 Cor 12:10 - Take pleasure in persecution for Christ's sake - "for when I am weak then am I strong"

*Gal 1:23-24, D&C 121:38 - It is possible(thank God for it)for those who once persecuted to repent and become preacher

*Gal 4:29 - Those born of the flesh persecute those born of the Spirit

*2 Thes 1:4 - have paitence and faith in your persecutions

*2 Tim 3:12 - "All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution"

*Rev 6:9 - Under the fifth seal are all the souls who have been slain by persecuters, Rev 12:13 - another revelation that I don't understand about a dragon and a woman

*1 Ne 18:11 - The Lord allowed Laman & Lemuel to persecute Nephi in order to show forth his power, fulfill His word

*2 Ne 9:30 - Wo unto the rich who persecute the poor, meet, etc. - Hel 3:34 - persecute because of pride, great evil, 2 Ne 28:13

*2 Ne 26:8 - The righteous who follow prophets, look to Christ - will not perish, not withstanding all persecution

*Mosiah 27:2 - King Mosiah made persecution illegal, Alma still persecuted = chastised by "nothing shall overthrow it, save it is the transgression of my people" - 27:13

*Alma 14:9 - Alma & Amulek forced to witness persecution

*3 Ne 6:13-14 - Some people were humble with persecution, others took revenge - split the church

*4 Ne 1:29 - Persecution began because they were jealous of miracles/blessings of faith

*D&C 40:2 - James Covill - received word with gladness "but Satan tempted him and the fear of persecution and the cares of the world caused him to reject the word."

*D&C 45:53 - Those who persecute will feel the lamentations of their actions

*D&C 88:94 - Woe to the great abominable church who persecute the saints

*D&C 98:23 - If you bear persecution patiently, you'll be rewarded

*D&C 99:1 - Sometimes you are called to preach when there is already persecution

*D&C 101:1 - Sometimes you're persecuted for your own transgressions - those who can endure chastening can be sanctified

*D&C 122:7 - If all matters of persecution come to thee, it will give experience and be for thy good

*JSH 1:23 - From a young age, JS dealt with persecution

*Acts 28:22 - Be open minded to those who are persecuted

*1 Ne 8:33 - Part of the iron rod/tree of life is to hold steady while others mock/persecute

Deliverance

     Deliverance is an intricate part of the gospel, a direct and powerful result of faith. the ultimate goal of the plan is to be delivered, both from death and sin. Christ is known as the Deliverer, the plan is called "the great and eternal plan of deliverance from death." We find the power of deliverance by faith, prayer, humility, diligence, and obedience to the commandments, and going to the temple. We must rejoice in our deliverance, share it with our neighbors. We must not shun from the process of deliverance, but always be grateful and follow Christ's example of deliverance. Deliverance, much like the mother to her newborn child, is a process of pain yet ultimate joy, peace, prosperity, authority, and godliness.

*Gen 32:11 - Deliverance from enemies/brothers - Dan 3:17 - Shad, Meshach, Abendigo delivered from fire and king. - Col 1:13 - from the power of darkness.

*Ex 1:19 - Hebrew women deliver different than the Egyptian women...deliverance as a pregnancy term vs. deliverance from enemies - both mean relief, freedom, something new

*Ex 3:8(Acts 7:34) - God "comes down" to deliver us

*Ex 12:27 - The Lord both delivers and smites, be on the Lord's side

*Judges 2:16 - The Lord raises people who will deliver(Judges 3:9, 13:5, Moses 1:26, Acts 7:35 - Moses called to be a deliverer

*Judges 10:13 - "Ye have forsaken me, and served other gods; wherefore I will deliver you no more."

*Sam 17:37 - The Lord has delivered you and will deliver you. Have faith in deliverance

*Job 36:15 - He delivers the poor - D&C 56:18 

*Psalms 39:8 - He delivers us from our own transgressions, all our troubles, the workers of iniquity/bloodthirsty men - Psalms 54:7, 59:2, 140:1

*Psalms 81:7, 107:6 - The Lord comes when you call for deliverance - Joel 2:32

*Psalms 86:13 - Delivers us from the lowest hell - Prov 23:14 - in order to deliver, he must use the rod

*Psalms 116:8 - "Thou hast delivered my soul from death - 2 Cor 1:10, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling

*Prov 28:26 - Those who trust their own heart will not be delivered, but those who walk wisely will

*Eccl 8:8 - Wickedness will not deliver you - Ezek 33:12

*Isa 38:17 - Do you have bitterness instead of peace? The Lord can deliver you , put all your sins behind Him

*Isa 46:4 - "I will carry, and will deliver you." - bless and deliver you forever - D&C 108:8

*Ezek 7:19 - Nothing, especially money, will not be able to deliver you - only the Lord - Dan 3:29

*Dan 6:27 - Deliverance with signs and wonders in heaven and earth

*Amos 2:14 -In the day of judgment, the mighty cannot deliver themselves

*Obad 1:17 - "Upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness" - go to the temple to find deliverance and holiness.

*Matt 5:25(Luke 12:58) Enemies can also deliver you - most likely into a "prison" - Matt 10:17, Mark 13:9, Matt 18:34

*Matt 6:13(Luke 11:4, 3 Ne 13:12) - deliver us from evil(temptations, but reserves unjust for punishment-2 Peter 2:9) - thine is the kingdom, the power, the glory

*Matt 20:19 - Christ was delivered to the Gentiles(to Pilate Matt 27:2, Mark 15:1, Luke 9:44), to be mocked, scourged, and crucified-Mark 10:33, Luke 18:32

*Matt 27:42-43 - Those who crucified Christ mocked His power of deliverance

*Luke 4:18 - Part of Christ's mission was to preach deliverance to the captives

*Luke 10:22 - "delivered to me" = given authority

*Acts 7:25 - "he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not." Sometimes it's the simple things we don't understand.

*Rom 8:32 - God delivered His son to us, He has already made the ultimate sacrifice, He will deliver all things to us.

*1 Cor 15:24 - Christ will deliver the kingdom to His father

*Thess 1:10 - Jesus delivers us from "wrath to come"

*Heb 11:35 - If you are not delivered in your trials, you have a "better resurrection"

*Jude 1:3 - Even faith is delivered to you.

*1 Ne 1:20 - Faith makes you mighty unto the power of deliverance(and obeying the commandments Moses 5:23)(and prayer D&C30:6)(and humility and diligence D&C 104:80) Alma 15:2, 14:6(Alma and Amulek break free), 1 Ne 4:3

*1 Ne 3:29 - The Lord delivers enemies to you(and from you), from destruction 1 Ne 17:14

*2 Ne 9:11 - We will all be delivered from death/the grave

*2 Ne 11:5 - "The great and eternal plan of deliverance from death"

*Alma 4:14 - Deliverance=remission of sins, great joy in resurrection, all made possible by the will and power and deliverance of Jesus Christ

*Alma 7:13 - The Atonement/Crucifixition/Resurrection gave Christ power of deliverance

*Alma 9:28 - While Christ has the power of deliverance, Satan has the power of captivation - you choose to reap either power by your works

*Alma 36:27 - "And I have been supported under trials and troubles of every kind, yea, and in all manner of afflictions; yea, God has delivered me from prison, and from bonds, and from death; yea, and I do put my trust in him and he will still deliver me."

*Alma 46:7 - Rejoice in your deliverance, D&C 138: 15,23

*Alma 58:11 - The Lord gives you peace, faith, and hope for deliverance in Him

*D&C 8:4 - The Spirit of Revelation will deliver you from your enemies

*D&C 24:1 - Joseph Smith was delivered from enemies AND the powers of Satan

*D&C 39:10 - Keys to Deliverance: baptism, repentance, Holy Ghost, faith/endurance

*D&C 78:11-12, 104:10, 132:26 - Do not break covenants or you will be delivered to power of Satan

*D&C 95:1 - The Lord has prepared a way for deliverance

*D&C 109:32 - "we plead before thee for a full and complete deliverance from under this yoke."

*D&C 136:26 - Help your neighbors be delivered - help them find that which was lost

*D&C 138:23 - Another name for Christ: the Deliverer from death and the chains of hell

*JSH 1:17 - The power of deliverance is immediate from Satan's grasp when the Lord comes

Jesus Christ, Prophecies of

     There have been many prophesies about Christ, about His name, His power(righteousness, justice, repentance), His glory, His coming, and what we can do to prepare for His coming. Every prophesy leads to one truth: we cannot return to God without Him. He is the only way, means, and path back to God, toward eternal progression. We must build a life on Him and through Him in order to truly find joy. If you are ever struggling with the purpose of life, read the prophesies of Christ and you will find direction.

*Gen 3:15(Rom 16:19-20) - Christ will bruise Satan, he will be trampled underfoot(your obedience to Christ's laws will also bruise Satan)

*Gen 49:10 - Shiloh "whose right it is" shall gather the people with scripture and law

*Gen 49:24(D&C 50:44) - He will be the good shepherd, the stone of Israel, the rock you can build on that will not fall, His bow is made strong and His hands - strong to gather and build

*Num 24:17 - "a star out of Jacob" "a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel"

*Deut 18:15, Acts 7:37 - "raise up unto thee a prophet" and Nephi 20:23 - follow this prophet

*Psalm 2:7,12 - Christ, Son of God, trust/love Him and you will be blessed

*Psalm 22:1,16 - Prophesied that Christ would be forsaken, hands and feet pierced

*Psalm 24:10 - He is the King of Glory

*Psalm 34:20 - Prophesy that none of His bones will be broken

*Psalm 68:18 - Christ ascends on high, leads captivity captive(no longer prisoners), made it so God can dwell among men.

*Psalm 69 - Christ's zeal will consume you, He will be persecuted, given vinegar to drink, He will save Zion - Matt 27:34, 48

*Psalm 110:4 - Christ shall be a priest forever after the order of Melchizedick

*Psalm 118:22 - Christ is the cornerstone, the rock - Matt 21:42 "beautiful in our eyes" Jacob 4:15 -  safe foundation

*Psalm 132:17 - the horn of David(to bud), a lamp, vs 18 - His crown will flourish

*Isa 7:14, Matt 1:23, 2 Ne 17:14 - Christ will be born of a virgin, called Immanuel (God with us)

*Isa 9:6,7, 2 Ne 19:6 - Christ will have the government upon His shoulders - peace and justice forever

*Isa 11:1, 2 Ne 21:1 - Christ is a rod from the stem of Jesse

*Isa 25:9-12 - People will wait for God to appear, He will save them, they will be glad and rejoice, He will bring down pride, rest on the mountain

*Isa 28:16 - Christ is a sure foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone

*Isa 40:3 - Prepare the way of Christ

*Isa 42:7 - The Lord comes to heal the blind and free prisoners

*Isa 50:6 - Christ is our example who was persecuted and hid not

*Isa 53, Mosiah 14 - Beautiful prophesy of Christ

*Isa 61:1 - Christ's mission: preach good tidings to the meek, bind the broken hearts, claim liberty to captives, and open prison to those who are bound

*Jer 23:5, 33:15 - Christ is a righteous branch, king with judgment and justice, righteousness

*Ezek 37:12, Matt 27:52 - Christ will open the graves

*Dan 9:24 - Christ will make reconciliation for iniquity

*Hos 11:1, Matt 2:15 - Christ will come out of Egypt

*Hos 13:14 - ransom your grave, redeem from death

*Jonah 2:2-9 - Christ will redeem your life from corruption, deliver you from hell

*Micah 5:2, Matt 2:6 - He will come out of Bethlehem - John 7:42

*Hab 3:13 - christ comes for the salvation of His people, destroys the foundation of the wicked

*Zech 3:8, 6:12 - Christ is the Branch (He will build the temple of the Lord) Mal 3:1, D&C 36:8

*Zech 9:9, 11:13, 13:6 - He will be just, lowly, ride an ass, sold for 30 pieces of silver, wounded in the house of friends

*Matt 1:21, Luck 2:21 - His name will be called Jesus

*Luke 1:68-75 - Christ will fulfill covenant given to Abraham - deliverance from enemies and fear

*Luke 4:21 - Christ was a witness for himself - testifying of the fulfillment of scriptures/prophecies

*Luke 24:27,44 - Christ promised that all things prophesied about Him would be fulfilled

*John 1:45 - Apostles witnessed that Jesus fulfillment of prophesy

*John 3:14-15 - Like Moses' serpent, Christ will be lifted up and all who look to Him will live

*John 5:46 - If you believe Moses, you will believe Christ because he wrote of Christ(same principle for all people like Joseph Smith, current prophet, bishops, etc.)

*Rom 9:33(2 Ne 18:14, Isa 8:14) - Christ will be a stumbling stone/rock of offense for both houses of Israel, whosoever believeth in Him will not be ashamed

*1 Ne 11:18 - born of a virgin, of flesh

*1 Ne 19:8 - Appears to the Nephites 600 years after Lehi left Jerusalem

*1 Ne 22:12, 21 - He will bring out of captivity, gather to land of inheritance, brought out of obscurity and darkness, be the savior, mighty one of Israel, prophesied by Moses, Holy One of Israel, judge in righteousness.

*2 Ne 2:8, 25:13, Alma 21:9, Hel 5:9 - Christ will die and be resurrected, the first to do so, he'll rise with healing in his wings. We cannot be with God without Jesus, it is important for everyone to know this.

*2 Ne 6:17 - He will deliver His covenant people, contend with those who contend with thee

*2 Ne 10:3 - Crucified by Jews, only nation who could do it

*2 Ne 25:19, 3 Ne 9:16 - Prophesied of time, name will be Jesus Christ, Son of God - Mosiah 3:8 - the Father of Heaven and Earth, the creator of all things from beginning, mother is Mary - Alma 7:10

*Mosiah 13:33-35, 15:1, 16:15, Hel 8:22, Hel 14:2 - Every prophet has prophesied of Christ, His coming and power, the Lord, Eternal Father

*Ether 3:14 - When you believe on Christ's name, you become His son/daughter

*D&C 5:19 - Those who do not repent will be destroyed by the brightness of His coming

*D&C 20:25-26 - Have faith, be baptized, follow the Spirit, repent, endure, you will be saved through Him

*D&C 29:11 - Second Coming=power, glory, all the hosts appear, He will stay with men 1,000 years in righteousness - no wicked

*D&C 33:17 - You need to be prepared for His coming - with faith and prayer and testimony

*D&C 34:7 - His coming is "soon" (saying this in 1830) - D&C 106:4, 133:17, 130:14

*D&C 35:21-22 - Followers will be purified when He comes, "tarry with him and he shall journey with you."

*D&C 39:20 - If you want to prepare for His coming, start baptizing

*D&C 45:16 - He comes in glory to fulfill all promises to the fathers.

*D&C 88:96 - Saints will be "quickened and be caught up to meet Him"

*D&C 138:42 - Redeemer anointed to heal and give freedom(good scripture for 4th of July decoration or talk)

*Moses 6:57 - Christ is a righteous Judge who'll come in the meridian of time

*D&C 84:28 - Baptized, ordained to overthrow Jew kingdom, make straight, prepare

*D&C 64:23 - Wicked will be burned when He comes, not those who pay tithing

*Eph 2:20 - Christ is the chief cornerstone

*Luke 1:79 - He comes to give light, life, and peace.

*Isa 55:4 - Christ was given as a witness, a leader, and a commander

*Isa 22:22-23 - He will have the keys to open and shut, he will be like a nail in a sure place, a throne in His father's home

Apostasy of Israel

 Apostasy is a choice. It is the choice to disobey, be proud, stiffnecked, hardhearted, rebel, move backwards, worship other gods, wander, to forget God and His laws, etc. Those who apostatize are doing two great evils: forsaking Christ and building lives that cannot hold Him. They are doing the opposite of the purpose of life, they are moving backwards and not progressing and they will face the consequences - they will be devoured, destroyed. God will do everything He can to stop you from apostasy, but in the end you cannot hide your sins, iniquity, shame - they will shut you out.

*Ex 32:9 - Stiffneckedness leads to apostasy -2 Ne 10:5 - Stiffneckedness, priestcrafts, iniquities

*Deut 9:7 - Rebelliousness leads to apostasy, 29:25 - forsaken covenants, disobedience, Jer 3:25

*Judges 3:7 - They forgot the Lord

*1 Kings 11:2-10 - Solomon started worshipping other gods, distracted by his wives, Ezek 11:12 - influenced by heathen around you

*1 Kings 14:22 - They did evil, committing sins above all their fathers had, 2 Kings 21:2

*2 Kings 17:7 - Children of Israel - did things in secret, hard hearted, idols(Isa 2:8), divinations, enchantments, sold themselves, Psalms 106:36 - snare

*Isa 1:3-4 - They do not consider "they are gone away backward" - Jer 7:24

*Isa 3:9 -  "they have rewarded evil unto themselves"

*Isa 5:4 - "What could I have done more for my vineyard?" God and Christ do everything they can to keep us from apostasy - it is fully our choice

*Isa 24:5 - Apostasy also defiles the earth, when people transgress laws and ordinances and break everlasting covenants - Lev 18:27, D&C 1:15

*Isa 29:13, Mark 7:6 - Some people still act like they obey but don't, they fear and are taught by men

*Isa 50:1 - When you apostasize, you will face justice/the consequences - you are the one who did not choose mercy

*Isa 59 -By their own choices, they are separated from God & His mercy. The Atonement will redeem the repentant.

*Jer 2:13 - Two evils: they have forsaken Christ AND built lives that cannot hold Him. Jer 2:17

*Jer 23:10 - the land mourneth(peasant places dried up) because adultery and swearing

*Ezek 22:26 - profance holy things, hid eyes from Sabbath, removed difference between holy & profane & clean & unclean

*Ezek 34:8 - Guilt on shepherds who do not lead their flock away from apostasy

*Hos 4:6 - Apostasy comes from lack of knowledge(rejected knowledge), forgotten laws

*Amos 8:11 - A famine of hearing the words of God

*Micah 3:11 - Some prophets and priests seek money instead of leaning on the Lord

*Matt 13:15 - Israel had hard hearts, were blind and deaf - refusing to hear or understand in order to be healed.

*Matt 15:9 - Taught the commandments of men. Matt 23:13 - Scribes, Pharisees, hypocrites shut heaven out

*Acts 7:52 - Sign of apostasy is persecution of prophets, Rom 11:3, 2 Chron 36:16 - once you persecute prophets, there is no remedy

*Rom 9:31-33 - Israel was righteous, but stumbled because they followed laws only by works, not by faith

*Rom 10:14-21 - Israel needed faith to believe prophets, God has stretched His hand out to them all day long, Rom 11:20

*2 Ne 7:1 - God does not shut you out, your iniquities shut you out.

*2 Ne 13:9 - Sodom sins cannot hide, you reward evil unto yourself

*Jacob 5 - The olive tree - parable of apostasy(decayed olive tree)

*Lev 26 - Blessings abound when you keep the commandments, when you don't...YIKES.

*Deut 7:4-5 - In order to get rid of apostasy you must destroy altars/images

*Isa 1:21-22 - How does a city go from righteousness to murderers?

*Jer 3:24-25 - When you disobey, you are surrounded by shame and confusion and you will be devoured

*Jer 5:19 - Apostasy = serving strange gods, consequences = slaves to serving strangers

*Jer 8:5, 9 - They are in a "perpetual backsliding," hold fast to deceit, refuse to return(repent), when you reject the Lord, you lose wisdom

*Jer 14:10 - They have loved to wander

*D&C 133:71-72 - They disobeyed, turned away prophets - their testimony is sealed up unto them and by law they are delivered to darkness.