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.

Prophets, Rejection of

 What you do with the prophet's words is a matter of life and death - do not reject them. Follow the prophet(in accordance with personal revelation) and you will see Christ, don't follow the prophet and you will be destroyed(in this life) and receive only the telestial kingdom in the next life. People who reject prophets are proud, hard hearted, rebellious, vain, selfish - don't be like them.

*1 Kings 19:10 - Children of Israel 1st forsaked covenants, then slayed prophets - Rom 11:3

*2 Kings 17:14 - People who reject prophets have hard hearts - would not hear

*2 Chron 24:21 - Zechariah is stoned to death

*2 Chron 36:16 - People mocked and despised prophets, kindling wrath of Lord "til there was no remedy"

*Isa 30:10 - rebellious people want deceitful prophets who preach smooth things

*Jer 1:19 - The Lord is with His prophets, He will deliver them amidst persecution

*Jer 11:20(18:18) - Jeremiah prays for his life amongst persecution(11:21, 12:6, 26:8, 37:15, 44:5)

*Ezek 20:49 - Prophets speak in parables, those who do not understand get angry

*Matt 5:12 - Prophets(and followers) who are persecuted will receive a great reward in heaven (Luke 6:23, 3 Ne 12:12)

*Matt 10:41 - Receive a prophet in the name of a prophet - sustain church leaders

*Matt 13:57, Mark 6:4, Luke 4:24, John 4:44 - A prophet is not without rejection(honor) except in his own home(country)

*Matt 21:33-41 - Parable of the prophets and Christ being sent and slain by people

*Matt 23:37(Luke 13:33-34) - God tried to gather children again and again, but they would not hearken to prophets

*Luke 11:50 - Be careful of how you treat prophets, for you will have to pay a price. Jerusalem had to pay for the blood of all the prophets slain since the beginning

*Luke 16:31 - People who do not listen to prophets will not be persuaded by one who rose from the dead

*Acts 7:52-60 - Stephen is stoned to death, sees a vision, forgives persecuters

*1 Thes 2:15-16 - People who persecute prophets are contrary to all men, wanting to "fill up their sins alway" - the wrath of God will come upon them to the uttermost.

*Heb 11:37-40 - Prophets endure persecution because of faith

*1 Ne 1:20 - Although prophets are cast out, stoned, slain, the Lord's tender mercies are over them, because of their faith, to make them mighty unto the power of deliverance.

*1 Ne 3:18, 7:14, Ether 11:2, 22 - When the people lose the Spirit, they turn against prophets

*1 Ne 19:7 - When you reject prophets, you are trampling God under your feet

*2 Ne 26:3 - People perish because they reject prophets(perish in small and big ways)

*Mosiah 7:26-33: When you reject prophets, you reap what you sow - destruction

*Alma 15:16 - Sometimes even family and friends will reject you for doing what's right

*Alma 37:30, D&C 136:36 - Blood of prophets on their hands, judgments of God will come upon them

*Hel 13:25-26,27-30 - Different generations react differently to prophets, some destroy prophets unless they tell them what they want to hear.

*3 Nephi 28:34 - Receive the prophets and their words and He will receive you at the last day. D&C 138:20-21 - if not, you will not see Him

*Ether 7:24-25 - People rejected prophets, but king protected them

*Ether 8:25 - Satan is behind the killing/rejection of prophets

*D&C 1:14 - Those who reject the prophets shall be cut off among the people

*D&C 76:98-106 - Those who reject prophets will go to the telestial kingdom

*D&C 124:46 - When you reject prophets, you are polluting holy grounds/ordinances/words

*D&C 133:71-72 - You better listen/follow prophets because after them, there is no one to help you

*D&C 90:5 - It is not a light thing to follow the prophet - make sure you do it even when the winds blow