How was John the Baptist ordained to the Priesthood?
Question Hi Gramps, A little background on my question: As I understand it, the priesthood was not found among the Jews during the inter-testamental period (from the death of Malachi until the birth of John the Baptist) due to local apostasy. Obviously the...
Who Were The Gentiles Christ Should Manifest Unto?
Question Gramps, In 1 Nephi 10:11 it says that after His resurrection, Christ “should make himself manifest…unto the Gentiles”. What people is this referring to? The Nephites are of the house of Israel, so I don’t think it is referring to them. Did He visit...
Is the Euphrates River fulfilling prophecy?
Question Gramps, I had a Protestant friend point out that the real Euphrates river was drying up and what it says in revelations about that. Why do we never hear this discussed in our meetings? Is there anything to the river drying that will cause 1/3 of the...
Was God always God?
Question Gramps, I have never been able to reconcile the contradictions between this doctrine taught in every book of scripture, and what Joseph Smith taught in the King Follett Sermon. What insight can you give to make it make sense? Moroni 8:18 - “God… is...
What is God’s Covenant Path?
Question What is God's covenant path? Claudette Answer Dear Claudette, In his April 2023 General Conference talk, "Accessing God's Power through Covenants", Elder Dale G. Renlund said, "The term covenant path refers to a series of covenants...
Why does the Mormon church spend so much money on temples?
Question Gramps, I have a wife who attends church to support me. She has a huge issue about millions of dollars being spent on the building of each new temple in light that this money could feed and care for so many. Why does the Mormon church feel the...
Can both partners receive personal revelation regarding children?
Question Gramps, The priesthood-holding husband says he was inspired to not have children yet. The wife said she reluctantly and with disappointment deferred to her husband's inspiration because he is the priesthood holder. Does not the wife also have access...
Am I Less Worthy Not Being From the Tribe of Ephraim?
Question Gramps, Am I less worthy to receive (and would not be able to receive at all) the great blessings of the tribe of Ephraim if I am pf other tribes? Jasmine Answer Hi Jasmine, First, the answer is "No, you are not less worthy" because...
Will the United States be on the side of Israel in the last war?
Question Hi gramps!! I have a question regarding Armageddon and something my mom told me vs what my seminary teacher said. is it true that even the U.S. will be against Israel in the last war? i always understood that we would be the only nation that would...
How long should a Father’s blessing be?
Question Gramps, I’m a convert of 6 years and married into a member family with 5 kids. When I perform back to school blessings they are specific and long and pour out many blessings upon my children. My wife has mentioned to me several times that my blessings...
