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What does “tight like unto a dish” mean in reference to barges built by the Brother of Jared?

Apr 25, 2018 | Book of Mormon

Question Gramps, It mentions many times how the brother of Jared built barges “tight like unto a dish.” No one in our Ward seems to have any idea what that means. Asking if you can shed some light upon it. Richard Answer Richard, We...

We understand James 1:5, but what do verses 6-8 mean?

Apr 22, 2018 | Bible

Question Hey Gramps One of my favorite scriptures that was preliminary to the Restoration of God’s Church is James 1:5 which says, quote, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given...

How can I keep reading the Book of Mormon without becoming bored?

Apr 21, 2018 | Book of Mormon

Question Dear Gramps, I joined the LDS Church almost 27 years ago. Since then I have read the Book of Mormon almost continuously for my spiritual nourishment. But it has gotten to the point now to where I’m now going through the same old stories time and...

How do we know what part of the Bible is allegorical and what part literal?

Apr 14, 2018 | Bible

Question Gramps, This thing about Adam not being formed from the dust of THIS earth and Eve not being formed from a rib taken from Adams side – as the bible says. Should we believe that the flood is real and the dividing of the earth in the days of Peleg is...

Why didn’t the 12 disciples in the Americas write anything?

Apr 2, 2018 | Book of Mormon

Question Gramps, The 12 apostles in Jerusalem wrote many epistles to the saints. The 12 disciples in America never wrote anything (at least that we know of). Any explanation would be helpful. Kane Answer Kane, There really wasn’t a reason...

Is there any symbolism in the fact that Nephi reports that his father dwelt in a tent?

Mar 24, 2018 | Book of Mormon

Question Dear Gramps, The first book of Nephi mentions numerous times about Lehi dwelling in a tent. Is there any symbolism of this? Kyle Answer Dear Kyle, Lehi was a rich man. Not only did he live in Jerusalem, but he had a house out in the...

What is the “Law of Sarah?”

Mar 13, 2018 | Bible

Question Gramps, What is your understanding of The Law of Sarah? Moira Answer Dear Moira, First of all an explanation as to what it is: “Concubines were common during this time, and I find it remarkable that neither Sarai nor Abram had...

If all are to be resurrected, why is the word ‘may’ used in Jacob?

Mar 12, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Second Coming

Question Gramps, In Jacob 4:11 it says Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye (may) obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be...

If I’m able to read in Biblical Hebrew, is a bible in that language 100% correct?

Feb 15, 2018 | Bible

Question Gramps, The D&C states that the Bible is correct as far as it is translated correctly. This makes sense concerning the reading of the bible in a translated language. I happen to be fluent in Biblical Hebrew and can read the Bible in its original...

I’m confused about the age of Enos and some missing time. Can you help?

Feb 13, 2018 | Book of Mormon

Question Gramps, I have a question which has confused and troubled me for some time. In Enos 1:25, we read that “179 years had passed away” from the time Lehi left Jerusalem, and yet Enos is still alive. I always understood Enos to be the son of Jacob, who was...

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What does “tight like unto a dish” mean in reference to barges built by the Brother of Jared?

We understand James 1:5, but what do verses 6-8 mean?

How can I keep reading the Book of Mormon without becoming bored?

How do we know what part of the Bible is allegorical and what part literal?

Why didn’t the 12 disciples in the Americas write anything?

Is there any symbolism in the fact that Nephi reports that his father dwelt in a tent?

What is the “Law of Sarah?”

If all are to be resurrected, why is the word ‘may’ used in Jacob?

If I’m able to read in Biblical Hebrew, is a bible in that language 100% correct?

I’m confused about the age of Enos and some missing time. Can you help?

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