Nov 13, 2019 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, What do you think about the 144,000 and will they be translated beings ? Russell Answer Russell, About the number 12, “The Lost Language of Symbolism” by Alonzo Gaskill, says, “The number twelve is a symbol for...
Jun 10, 2019 | Priesthood
Question I am wondering what the Church’s stance is regarding exorcisms. Do they believe in possessions? If so, what is done about it? Michelle Answer Michelle, Because there are examples in Christ’s time of possessions, the official...
Apr 12, 2019 | Baptism, Church History, Priesthood
Question Gramps, A 10 year old child from a non-member family is being baptized into the church. The mother has given consent despite the stepfathers diapproval. The family has drug and alcohol problems and there are mental health issues at play for the mother....
Dec 27, 2018 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, My husband and his brother are extremely reluctant to give blessings to sick family. They see it as a last resort while my sister-in-law and I see it as a line of defense for times when you’ve done what you can at home but going to the doctor...
Nov 22, 2018 | Blessings, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, In the blessing of the sick and afflicted, how long has the use of consecrated oil been a part of the ordinance? Has this always been the case since the earliest dispensations of time, or did it start with the restoration of the Gospel in...
Sep 13, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Upon Alma going to Zarahemla, why would Mosiah give the office of High Priest (in other words, the office of being the Prophet of the Church) to someone else, and why Alma? Why would the record indicate later that Alma was the founder of...
Aug 11, 2018 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for me to ask my two less active Melchizedek Priesthood holding sons to stand in the circle while my active son-in-law and another active elder anoint and bless me prior to eye surgery? Lory Answer Lory, You can...
