Why is the bread broken during the singing of the sacramental hymn rather than being prepared prior to the singing of the hymn?
Gramps, In administering the sacrament, why is the bread broken during the singing of the sacramental hymn rather than being prepared prior to the singing of the hymn? Charlene, Titusville, Florida Dear, Charlene, The hymn is sung during the breaking of the bread in...
When was Christ’s first visit to the Nephites following his resurrection?
Dear Gramps, In 3 Nephi we find that in the 34th year, 1st month, 4th day that the great storm indicating the crucifixion of Christ took place. Later it indicates as the 34th year was ending Christ visited. A friend tells me that in ‘Jesus The Christ’ it says that it...
How old was David when he slew Goliath?
Gramps, My daughter is a Stake Primary President and is giving a lesson on the story of David and Goliath. She wants David to be between 8-11 years old when he slew Goliath. I can’t find any age in the scriptures. Any ideas?? Dan, from Layton, Utah Dear Dan, This may...
What happened to the golden plates from which Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon?
Gramps, Where can I find out what happened to the golden plates when Joseph Smith finished the translation of the Book of Mormon? Is there anything that directly states what happened to them? Thank you, Jack, from California Dear Jack, The golden plates upon...
Is the “Great and Abominable Church” the Catholic church?
Question Gramps, I have a question with respect to Nephi and the “great and abominable church.” Does that term refer to the Catholic Church? Donna Answer Dear Donna, Let’s look carefully at the scriptures. It’s important that we accept what they say and not...
Do you know about the story that the original version of the Pearl of Great Price spoke of nine-foot giants living on the moon?
Question Dear Gramps, A very dear friend of mine, told me a story that she believes to be fact. The story goes like this. The (older version) of The Pearl of Great Price told about nine foot tall giants that lived on our moon. When the astronauts went to the...
Maybe you could help me. I’ve looked at sites in the Old Testament but haven’t found any help. Deut 21; 18-21 doesn’t seem right….stubborn & rebellious sons may be put to death by stoning??
Gramps, I was about to write my thoughts to a newspaper in response to another article which shared this scripture which I’ve never read before & it does seem off base. Maybe you could help me.I’ve looked at sites on Old Testament but haven’t found any help. Deut...
Would a baptism performed by a person who drinks .5% beer be valid in the Mormon Church?
Dear Gramps, I am getting baptized in a few weeks, and I am worried. The person who is going to baptize me is not following the Words of Wisdom because he is drinking beer beverages that have 0.5 % alcohol in them. Will my baptism into the Mormon faith be considered...
Is it against the Word of Wisdom to drink non-alcoholic beer?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert, just recently, but I have been attending services for a year. My husband, who has been inactive for at least the last ten years, started coming with me and has now been ordained a priest. In fact he baptized me, and we are...
Why would the Lord tell Solomon and David to have more than one wife, when Jacob in the Book of Mormon says that a man shall have only one wife?
Hi, In my sunday school class we will be studying Jacob in the Book of Mormon. in Jacob 2:24 it says— Behold, David and Solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the Lord. Jacob 2:27 says— …for there shall not any man...
