like Moses to show us the way to life. you this morning. He reveals the truth Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. But it had to be the best--the best firstborn or first fruit offering. //--> Bill Winston Ministries. Second, the Saints should read what the prophets have written (see D&C 52:9, 36), including not only the scriptures but such things as conference talks, the message of the First Presidency in the Ensign, and special bulletins that are mailed to priesthood leaders to be read to the Saints in the stakes of the Church. Isaiah 60:10 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee. This principle, called divine investiture of authority, is represented by the Lords words to Moses, They shall obey thy command as if thou wert God (Moses 1:25). God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you in turning every one of you from your wickedness. He assigned each of these prophets to come to earth at a particular time and in circumstances where, in the foreknowledge of God, his talents would be most beneficial to the kingdom of God and to mankind in general. "You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the . The gospel was restored to prepare a people ready to receive him. them.
