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4 elements of the Fall you might not realize are symbolic

By Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet

"What, then, do we conclude of the Eden story? Was it figurative or literal? We answer by way of comparison. It, like the temple ceremony, combines a rich blend of both."

Lesson Helps

FHE: Improving Scripture Study

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read "Gospel Learning and Teaching," by David M. McConkie, Ensign, Nov. 2010, 13–15.

Latter-day Saint Life

How Understanding Words’ Meanings Can Unlock the Book of Revelation’s Treasures

By Eric D. Richards

Scripture study can be a bit daunting because of the use of symbolism. Yet a careful and specific study of the words found in scripture and their origins will unlock a treasure and lead to a meaningful understanding of how we can better interpret messages from the word of God. The Book of Revelation, in particular, holds many treasures, but though it can be captivating—it is also a bit bewildering.

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Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and Authors

Lesson Helps

New Testament Sunday School Lesson 45: "He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Revelation 1-3,12

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 45: "He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Revelation 1-3, 12

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Have we lost our awareness of what it means to be a chosen people? Scholar Robert Millet weighs in

By Robert L. Millet

For a full 10 seconds I stood in amazement. It had never occurred to me at this point in the second half of a two-semester course that I needed to define something so fundamental.

50: “We Believe” (The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2)

If you’re thinking, “Wait, didn’t we just finish the Doctrine and Covenants? Why are there more lessons this year?” Well, yes, we did technically finish the sections, but did you know there are three very important documents included at the end of the Doctrine and Covenants? And so this week, we’re going to study those three documents: Official Declarations 1 and 2 and the Articles of Faith. But we also have a little something extra for you that is going to set up the discussion so well for these documents and we can’t wait to share it with you. So friends, grab your scriptures and let’s dig in.

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Video: Random People from Around Temple Square Share What Makes Easter Special

James the Mormon teamed up with American Idol contestant Jenn Blosil to ask random strangers around temple square what traditions and things made Easter special to them. Along the way, they also had a few interesting missionary moments. Check out the results in this fun and touching video.

Why the Gospel Is Eminently Practical

I was inspired by Matt’s remarks as he spoke to our ward before departing on his Mormon mission to Tonga. He explained that in his recent philosophy class at Brigham Young University he studied pragmatism. Pragmatism is most closely associated with C. S. Peirce and William James (1842-1910). James is often labeled the “Father of American psychology,” and one of the most influential philosophers in the United States. The philosophical tradition of pragmatism, in everyman’s language, is best described as a philosophy of practical living for a happier, more successful life that involves a sensible, commonsensical approach to problems and situations.