In memory of Matthew Brown "It is doubtful whether Joseph sensed the truly staggering implications of his endowment system," Fawn Brodie wrote in her imaginative 1945 biography of Joseph Smith. "Upon his church now rested the burden of freeing the billions of spirits who had never heard the law of the Lord. Nauvoo had become the center not only of the world, but of the universe. But Joseph laid no great emphasis on the temple ordinances."

The wardrobe of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has evolved over the years. Below is a look at a handful of outfits worn by the Choir throughout its history:

Elder Holland received the official appointment and was set apart by President Russell M. Nelson on November 15, succeeding the late Acting President M. Russell Ballard.

Excerpt from "'The Light and Life of the World,'" by Dallin H. Oaks

“Acts 2 has frequently caught the attention of students of the New Testament, for it is here that the power of the Holy Ghost begins to show itself in the life of the nascent church.”

Making a pilgrimage is to undertake a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion. Anciently, pagan pilgrims sought to consult the oracles and offer sacrifices at places now familiar to us as impressive ruins. Millions of Buddhists, Muslims, and Hindus annually seek enlightenment through the very act of making a journey to sacred sites around the world—not as tourists but rather as pilgrims. The four Gospels tell us that Herod’s temple in Jerusalem was the destination for pilgrims who attended three annual pilgrimage festivals. The journeys were required for all adult Jewish men until the destruction of the temple in 70 A.D. The Gospels record that Jesus, His family, and His disciples made their way to Jerusalem in obedience to tradition and to express their religious devotion. The most familiar pilgrimage was, of course, the Passover Feast, a celebration meant to commemorate the release from bondage of the Children of Israel in Egypt.

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the dates for the public open house, dedication and youth devotional for the Durban South Africa Temple.

Welcome to lessons for the Book of Mormon for 2016. I consider your participation in this Cyberspace Sunday School to be an important stewardship.

Matthew 13

Editor’s Note: Tammy Uzelac Hall is the host of LDS Living’s Sunday on Monday, a new weekly podcast focused on Come, Follow Me that dives into the hidden treasures of the gospel. Here are questions readers might have in their studies of the Book of Mormon this week, accompanied by Hall's insights that add new meaning to the beloved verses.