Day One Entry: Jan 30, 2015

Seminary journal doctrine and covenants section 82 and 83

Today we spoke about sections 82 and 83, we didn't get all the way through the material as we got off on a related tangent of LGBT rights and the church's press release about those rights as a relates to gay marriage. We talked about what it means to have tolerance while still maintaining the first two great commandments loving God and loving thy neighbor as thyself.

Questions:
Why does greater condemnation happenfor those that have greater knowledge? why, when we sin, do we have to go back and address that repentance before we can move forward on our progression?

What is the first qualifier for receiving eternal life? Wire ordinances important? How do ordinances relate to covenants?

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Day One Entry: Jan 28, 2015

Seminary journal doctrine and covenants section 79 through 81

Today we talked about really to hearses in the sections. The first verse had to do with missionary work in the Lord saying that it doesn't matter where you serve north-south Easter west you simply can't go I miss if you go out to serve the Lord.The second verse we talked about councils and how to sit on a council.

Questions:
Why does it not matter where we are ultimately called to serve a mission? Why is where ever we are called where the Lord will use our talents and abilities?

What is a council? Why does the Lord choose to operate the church through councils?
Who presides at a council? What does it me to sustain our leaders? Is disagreement good inside of the council? What kind of disagreement is beneficial? What is the role of the president of the Council in the eyes of God?

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Day One Entry: Jan 26, 2015

Seminary journal doctrine and covenants section 77

We talked about today how doctrine and covenants is a question and answer section between God and the Prophet Joseph Smith. we talked about how this type of Revelation is it reserved for prophets only, but is open to all that will critically think and ask heavenly father questions and seek further answers. we discussed the different verses and the different questions and talked about the symbolism that exist in the book of Revelation and throughout doctrine and covenants section 77. Pres. Jones, from our stake presidency, came in and talked about symbolism a little bit as he compared the American flag and it's symbolism with how God uses symbolism.

Questions:
Why does God use symbolism in the Scriptures?
How can symbolism teach us better than simply simple words?
what is the process of gaining a revelation? In the current duty to God program, what is the process the prophet and apostles have laid out for us?

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Day One Entry: Jan 21, 2015

Seminary journal doctrine and covenants section 76

Today we discussed doctrine and covenants section 76. Some of the ideas discussed were: fear in the lord what that means, the sons of perdition who they are, Satan and his perceived Power, and heavenly father and his love for us.

Questions:
What does it mean to fear God? What is the purpose of fearing God? Why does fearing God allow us to become like God?

In the pre-mortal world how did Satan overcome the one third host of heaven that ultimately followed him? What was Satan known as after he rebelled against God? What does the word perdition mean?

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Day One Entry: Jan 14, 2015

Seminary journal doctrine and covenants 69 and 70

Today we discussed keeping records and stewardship. The Lord has commanded us throughout the Scriptures to keep records, we talked about why the Lord commanded us to keep records and then shared some stories from some of my journal records from my mission. we also talked about what it means to be a steward in relation to that what it means to live United order. We read and Luke 16 about the unjust steward and what the ramifications are of not taking our stewardship seriously.

Questions:
wire records, and journals important for us to keep according to God?
How does our posterity benefit from our keeping journals?
what is a steward?
How is it beneficial to view ourselves as stewards for God as we go through this birds life?
In Luke 16 how do we relate the parable of the unjust steward to our lives?
how was the united order, law of consecration, different than communism?
How does stewardship relate to living the law of consecration?

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Day One Entry: Jan 13, 2015

Seminary journal doctrine and covenants section 68

Today class was a little mellow I think being stressed out about finals, participation was a bit lackluster. We discussed what it means to reason and expound the Scriptures. We talked about what it means to be damned. We also discuss the sealing powers and how the sealing powers apply not only to eternal marriage but all covenants made on the earth. Finally we discussed the role that parents play in the teaching of their children and how God holds parents accountable for making sure their children are taught.

Questions:
What does it mean to reason and expound the Scriptures? Why do you think the Lord wants us to reason with people?
What does it mean to be damned? How does one become un-damned?
What does it mean to be sealed and how does the sealing power work?
Why are parents given the task of teaching children the Gospel? Why are parents held accountable if they don't teach their children the Gospel?

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Day One Entry: Jan 6, 2015

Seminary journal doctrine and covenants section 67

Today we discussed several principles in doctrine and covenants section 67. We discussed why it's important to Lockaline our desires with heavenly father's desires. We discussed the lectures on Faith from Joseph Smith and how we develop the power of faith. We discussed that fear is the opposite of faith. We discussed what it means to be Quickened.

Questions:
Why is it important to align our desires with gods desires?
Why does God care about our desires?
What is faith?
how do we develop the power of faith? Hint it is somewhat related to our desires.
What does it say in Mark chapter 6 verses 36 through the end of the chapter about faith and fear?
Why do you think fear is the opposite of faith?
Understanding that fear is the opposite of faith when you are fearful what should you do?
What does it mean to be Quickened?

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Day One Entry: Jan 5, 2015

Seminary journal doctrine and covenants section 66

Today we discuss section 66 and William McClellan's revelation received from Joseph Smith as Joseph Smith petition the Lord on behalf of William. A couple of things discussed in class: we discuss why the Lord said he blast William, we discussed why it's important to repent of all of our sins not just some of them, we discussed how the Lord strengthens us in every place, we discussed what it means to be cumbered.

Questions:
Why does the Lord say he blast William McClellan?
Why must we repent of all of our sins, not just big sins, not just small sense, but all of our sins?
What does the Lord say he will bless us with if we faithfully serve?
What does it mean to faithfully serve?
What does it mean to be cumbered about?

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