D&C 76:16-20

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Verse 17

  • How does this verse differ from the KJV of John 5:29? How does the substitution of just/unjust for life/damnation change the meaning of this verse? What is the difference between being resurrected "unto" a resurrection or "in" a resurrection?

Verse 18

  • Why might this changed wording or sentiment of John 5:29 cause Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon "to marvel"? Why mention that it "was given...of the Spirit"? Wouldn't that be presummed?

Verse 19

  • What does it mean that they "meditated upon these things"? What does it mean to meditate and how should we do it? What is the difference between meditation and prayer?
  • What are "the eyes of our understanding"? What does it mean for the LORD to "touch" the eyes of understanding? How are these "eyes" opened?
  • What is the "glory of the Lord" and how does it shine "round about"?

Verse 20

  • How did Joseph and Sidney "behold" the glory of the Son?
  • What does it mean that Joseph and Sidney "received of his fulness"? What is this "fulness"? Is this a fulness of "the Son" or of "the Father" or does it matter?

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Exegesis

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Related links

  • Philo Dibble recorded how Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon sat describing what they saw while in the midst of this vision (see Meridan Magazine article)



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