New Project

As I have finished the Book of Mormon and have read it 4 times this year so far, I decided to read the Doctrine and Covenants again.  It has been a while since I have read it and I thought it would be a good idea to read about some modern revelation.  As you know I am obsessed with Reading Charts so here is the one for Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Reading Chart

I will be studying along with the Doctrine and Covenants Church History Student Study Guide.  I don't think the posts will be every day, but I will try to keep you updated with where I am and some cool insights.

The development of the Doctrine and Covenants is evidence that the authorized scriptures of the Church (often called the “standard works” or the “scriptural canon”) are not to be considered complete. Many Christian churches teach that the Bible contains all of God’s word to man and that revelation has ceased. President Hugh B. Brown, then a counselor in the First Presidency, taught: “When Joseph came out of the woods where he had [the First Vision], he had learned at least four fundamental truths, and he announced them to the world: first, that the Father and the Son are separate and distinct individuals; second, that the canon of scripture is not complete; third, that man was actually created in the image of God; and fourth, that the channel of communication between earth and heaven is open, and revelation is continuous” (in Conference Report, Sept.–Oct. 1967, 120).

Today I read  the Introduction and Chapters 1-4.  I think my favorite was Chapter 4.  It reminds me of when I was on my mission and we would stand as a District or a Zone and recite it together.  The Spirit was SO POWERFUL.  It also brings joy to my heart because Benjamin my little peanut decided to go on a MISSION and started his papers yesterday.  He kept it a surprise from my mom and during a family council he read Chapter 4 and told her.  It's pretty cool that he decided to serve.  He has been on the fence about it for a very long time now and several times decided not to serve.  I am thankful that the Spirit testified that it is the right thing to do.  I can't wait for him to get his call and for him to have all the wonderful, amazing, difficult, trying, spiritual, and precious times I had while serving in Idaho.