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Supplemental Resources for the Come Follow Me Curriculum. The Miracles of Jesus A List of the Miracles Performed by Christ as recorded in the New Testament.

Diving Deeper For those who want more, additional information pertaining to the information covered in the Come Follow Me Curriculum is listed below. Not all of these references are from LDS sources, but these are easily accessible academic sources that are frequently used among LDS and Biblical scholars. Resources Click on the links below to access additional materials pertaining to the CFM lessons. Digital Tools Language Learning Podcasts Printed Material Culture & Traditions History Your Suggestions

Take your scripture study to the next level with CFMcorner.com. Our site offers a comprehensive range of resources for all ages and learning types. Whether you're just starting out or seeking advanced materials, we have everything you need to make your study more engaging and meaningful. COME FOLLOW HIM CORNER The purpose of this website is to combine and organize resources and study materials that correspond with the Come Follow Me Curriculum. This website includes links and materials that are published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, as well as other materials that are published through other persons and organizations (private, academic, podcasts, videos, etc.) However, this website is not endorsed by the Church, nor is it endorsed by any of the affiliated links that are provided. As a Sunday School teacher, I simply wanted to provide my class with the source materials that I use and include in my weekly Lessons. Creating a website, that combines all of these resources into a single location seemed like a logical and helpful service. Subscribe for Updates Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a landowner who hires laborers to work in his vineyard and pays all of them the same wage, regardless of the length of time they worked. Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 ( INT ) This information is currently under construction and review; please check back for more information in the future. Additional Resources: Laborers in the Vineyard The Laborers in the Vineyard By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

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Jesus compares the final judgment to a fishing net that catches fish of every kind, which are then sorted into good and bad, representing the separation of the righteous and the wicked. Net Matthew 13:47-50 ( INT ) This section is currently under construction and review; please check back for more information in the future. Additional Resources:

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Get the most out of your scripture study with the digital tools and resources available at CFMcorner.com! This site references a comprehensive collection of materials, including podcasts, videos, interlinear Biblical resources, and more, providing valuable resources to make your study engaging and meaningful. Explore our range of digital tools today! Digital Tools In addition to the dictionaries and indexes provided by the Church, there are multiple tools available that can help one to enhance their scripture study. For example, an interlinear bible combined with translation materials can be a powerful tool in any gospel student's belt. There are several digital sources available online that one can choose from. For most people, the free versions are usually more than adequate. However, some people and some situations require more, which is why I am listing some paid programs as well. Interlinear Bibles Dictionaries, Concordances, & Lexicons Free Blue Letter Bible An excellent free online Interlinear bible, dictionary, lexicon, and concordance. I like this source a lot. I find it to be one of the more reliable options. I also like that the interlinear bible parses out individual words, helping the reader to better understand how the various translators have interpreted the grammar. All of the interlinear bible listed will allow the user to select from a list of multiple translations (KJV, NIV, etc.). This allows the user to compare and contrast how these passages have been used and interpreted historically. Additionally, both Blue Letter Bible and Bible Hub will list every time a particular word has been used in the Biblical record. This is an incredibly valuable tool, that can help one to get a better sense of particular words in context. YouTube Tutorials Tips for how to navigate Blue Letter Bible's Website Bible Hub A user-friendly and accessible online Interlinear Old and New Testament and more. This platform has a very convenient interlinear bible. In my opinion, it is a bit more intuitive for beginners. I also like that it has an alphabetical Hebrew and Greek Concordance, which makes it easier to find a specific word with its corresponding Strong's number. This is particularly helpful if you don't know where a specific word is used in the Biblical Text. Once you know the Strong's number, it is very easy to find it in other search engines. I will frequently use this tool to identify the number and then cross-reference it with another source, such as Blue Letter Bible, Accordance, or LOGOS. Occasionally, I have found mistakes or biased information on this platform, so cross-referencing is always a good idea. Bible Hub also includes several tools, such as timelines, and commentaries that can be very helpful. YouTube Tutorials Webster's 1828 Dictionary An online edition of Webster's monumental work. Noah Webster based this dictionary extensively on the King James Version of the Bible. These insights are particularly useful because they not only define the words in context to the time period, but they also reflect the values and priorities of the early nineteenth century. This allows the reader to get a better sense of the King James Translation as well as the Book of Mormon. Sefaria A free online database that includes over 3000 years of Jewish Texts. Multiple dictionaries, translations, and commentaries are provided and organized into a very useful platform. The Jewish sites do not use Strong's numbers, so one will need to know how to look up words using their roots. This can take some getting used to, but there is a treasure trove of information in these databases. YouTube Tutorials Paid Scripture Notes Scripture Notes, developed by Oak Norton, is a robust scripture study tool that surpasses the capabilities of traditional reading or marking apps. It is particularly valuable for in-depth research in the Triple Combination, which does not have a digital concordance like Blue Letter or digital Biblical options. In addition to providing a type of digital concordance for the Book of Mormon, the tool integrates seamlessly with resources like Blue Letter, Bible Hub, and Webster's 1828 Dictionary, enhancing its utility. Users can save searches and incorporate multimedia content, addressing limitations found in other tools like LDS Tools. This program stands out for its flexibility, simplicity, and the depth of study it facilitates, making it a valuable resource for scripture study. The program is available in both a free and a premium version ($5/month or $50/year), with the latter offering additional features. Norton's vision for Scripture Notes is extensive, aiming to make scripture study more engaging and insightful. He encourages users to join him on this journey of exploring and understanding scriptures in a more profound way. YouTube Tutorials LOGOS Biblical software used by serious academics in and outside of the Church. LOGOS has huge collections and libraries to choose from. These packages can be expensive, but if one needs more than the free options can provide, this and the Accordance software are excellent options that are well-respected within academic circles. YouTube Tutorials Accordance Biblical software for those who want more than the free versions offer. Accordance is very helpful for those pursuing more advanced scholarship. It has a smaller collection than its competitor, LOGOS; however, the platform is more intuitive. One can find most of the major academic materials provided, which include up-to-date lexicons/ concordances/ dictionaries, and commentaries, in addition to the different versions of biblical codices in their original languages, with multiple translations (i.e. Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint, Vulgate, Tanakh, Nag Hamadi texts, etc.). These resources are excellent for side-by-side comparisons, particularly when trying to better understand a translation or the historical context associated with a particular word, phrase, or passage. YouTube Tutorials Free Indexes & Cross-Referencing Tools Gospel Library The official Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Gospel Library. This is always the first go-to reference. The Gospel Library contains a wealth of information and is frequently undervalued and underutilized by members of the Church. In addition to the Topical Guide , Bible Dictionary , JST , and Index , the Gospel Library includes Chronologies , Harmonies of the Gospels , Maps , Videos , and many other tools and resources to assist us in our study. SOAR SOAR is an online transcription service that is provided by BYU's Religious Studies Center. Scripture Citation Index An excellent tool that provides a digital index for all LDS Standard works, General Conference talks, Journal of Discourses speeches, and writings in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. One can pull up specific scriptures or topics and see how they have been referenced and illustrated by various General Authorities. YouTube Tutorials Scripture Maps A fantastic tool developed by Taylor Halverson and Stephen W. Liddle. This interactive map links the scriptures to an interactive and visual platform, which can help the reader better understand the material's overall geography and context. TKS-online The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is an online index and cross-referencing tool used by Biblical Scholars. ScripturePlus Book of Mormon Central developed the ScripturePlus App to enhance one's scripture study experience. This app incorporates additional materials into an interactive scripture platform which provides the user with related videos, cultural information, commentary, maps, updated research, and so forth, to assist the user to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the material. CFM Specific Resources Scripture Central's CFM Scripture Central's Come Follow Me Guide includes multiple resources and insights to help one better understand each week's CFM curriculum materials. John Hilton's CFM Blog John Hilton's Come Follow Me Blog is excellent, and he shares some really great insights and materials. RSC CFM 2023 A collection of articles compiled by BYU's Religious Studies Center to correspond with this year's CFM curriculum. Come Follow Me for Kids Lesson Plans and Activities for teaching Kids. Jewish & Holy Land Insights Daniel Rona is the only LDS-licensed Israeli tour guide in Jerusalem. He offers many valuable insights about the Holy Land and Jewish Culture in his CFM Study guides. Additional Academic Materials BYU Religious Studies Center The BYU Religious Studies Center was founded in 1975 under the direction of Dean Jeffrey R. Holland. This center sponsors, produces, publishes, and makes available a treasure trove of gospel-related materials that are designed to encourage academic and spiritual development. Internet Archives Internet Archive is a non-profit online library that houses millions of public domain and digital library references. This can be a very helpful resource if one wants to look up material for ancient church writers and historians, such as Josephus , Eusebius , Justyn Martyr , Philo of Alexandria , Herodotus , Origen , and so forth. A Complete Concordance to the Book of Mormon This 1900 digital copy of "A Complete Concordance to the Book of Mormon" by George Reynolds is available through Scripture Central.

< Back D&C 93: The Light and Truth of Christ (2) Section 93 Verse-by-Verse Previous Next D&C 93 Verse-by-Verse Summary Verses 1-5: The Covenant Path to Seeing Christ Complete Scripture Text: 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments, shall see my face and know that I am; 2 And that I am the true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world; 3 And that I am in the Father, and the Father in me, and the Father and I are one— 4 The Father because he gave me of his fulness, and the Son because I was in the world and made flesh my tabernacle, and dwelt among the sons of men. 5 I was in the world and received of my Father, and the works of him were plainly manifest. Doctrinal Summary: Covenant formula for theophany: Five requirements to see Christ’s face Christ as universal light: Divine influence enlightening every person born Divine unity explained: Oneness through shared fulness and purpose Incarnation doctrine: Christ taking physical tabernacle while retaining divinity Progressive revelation: Christ’s works manifesting the Father’s nature Language & Cultural Insights: See Word Studies "forsaketh" Hebrew: עָזַב ( azab ) — “to leave, forsake, abandon completely” Greek: ἀφίημι ( aphiemi ) — “to send away, leave, forsake” Alternate: ἐγκαταλείπω ( egkataleipo ) — “to abandon, desert” "keepeth" Hebrew: שָׁמַר ( shamar ) — “to keep, guard, observe, watch over” Greek: τηρέω ( tereo ) — “to guard, keep, preserve” Alternate: φυλάσσω ( phulasso ) — “to guard, watch” "true light" Hebrew: אוֹר אֱמֶת ( or emet ) — “light of truth” Greek: φῶς ἀληθινόν ( phos alethinon ) — “genuine light” See also: φωτίζω ( photizo ) — “to enlighten, illuminate” "tabernacle" Hebrew: מִשְׁכָּן ( mishkan ) — “dwelling place, sanctuary” Greek: σκῆνος ( skenos ) — “tent, temporary dwelling” Alternate: σκηνόω ( skenoo ) — “to tent, dwell” "plainly manifest" Hebrew: גָּלָה ( galah ) — “to reveal, uncover” Greek: φανερόω ( phaneroo ) — “to make manifest, visible” Reflection Questions: What specific sins do I need to forsake to qualify for this promise? How do I recognize the “true light” versus counterfeit sources of enlightenment? In what ways can I make my body a worthy tabernacle for divine presence? How does understanding Christ’s unity with the Father affect my worship? Cross-References: John 14:9 — “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father” John 17:21 — “That they all may be one” D&C 88:6-7 — “Light which is in all things” Ether 3:13 — “Never have I showed myself unto man” 3 Nephi 11:10-11 — “I have drunk out of that bitter cup” Modern Application: Today’s seekers often pursue enlightenment through various philosophies and practices. This passage confirms that Christ is the true source of all light and truth. The covenant path—forsaking sin, coming to Christ, calling on His name, obeying His voice, and keeping commandments—remains the only way to genuine spiritual illumination and eventual theophany. Verses 6-10: John’s Witness of the Word Complete Scripture Text: 6 And John saw and bore record of the fulness of my glory, and the fulness of John’s record is hereafter to be revealed. 7 And he bore record, saying: I saw his glory, that he was in the beginning, before the world was; 8 Therefore, in the beginning the Word was, for he was the Word, even the messenger of salvation— 9 The light and the Redeemer of the world; the Spirit of truth, who came into the world, because the world was made by him, and in him was the life of men and the light of men. 10 The worlds were made by him; men were made by him; all things were made by him, and through him, and of him. Doctrinal Summary: John’s future testimony: Additional records of John to be revealed Premortal Christ: Existence and glory before world’s creation Christ as Logos: The Word as divine messenger and creator Universal creation: All worlds, humanity, and things created through Christ Life and light source: Christ as origin of both physical and spiritual life Language & Cultural Insights: See Word Studies "bore record" Hebrew: עוּד ( uwd ) — “to bear witness, testify” Greek: μαρτυρέω ( martureo ) — “to bear witness, testify” Legal term: μαρτυρία ( marturia ) — “testimony, witness” "beginning" Hebrew: רֵאשִׁית ( reshit ) — “beginning, first, chief” Greek: ἀρχή ( arche ) — “beginning, origin, first principle” Alternate: πρῶτος ( protos ) — “first, foremost” "the Word" Hebrew: דָּבָר ( dabar ) — “word, matter, thing” Greek: λόγος ( logos ) — “word, divine expression, reason” See also: ῥῆμα ( rhema ) — “spoken word” "Spirit of truth" Hebrew: רוּחַ אֱמֶת ( ruach emet ) — “spirit of truth” Greek: πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας ( pneuma tes aletheias ) — “spirit of truth” "worlds" (plural) Hebrew: עוֹלָם ( olam ) — “age, world, eternity” Greek: αἰών ( aion ) — “age, world” Alternate: κόσμος ( kosmos ) — “world, universe, order” Reflection Questions: What parts of John’s testimony am I prepared to receive when revealed? How does knowing Christ created all worlds affect my view of the cosmos? What does it mean that I was “made by him, through him, and of him”? How can I better recognize Christ as the Word in my scripture study? Cross-References: John 1:1-3 — “In the beginning was the Word” Colossians 1:16-17 — “All things were created by him” Moses 1:33 — “Worlds without number have I created” D&C 76:24 — “By him, and through him, worlds are made” Hebrews 1:2 — “By whom also he made the worlds” Modern Application: In an age of space exploration revealing countless galaxies, this passage takes on profound meaning. Christ’s creative power extends beyond Earth to infinite worlds. Understanding ourselves as personal creations of the divine Word gives purpose to existence and connects us to the cosmic Christ who organized all matter and life. Verses 6-10: John’s Witness of the Word Complete Scripture Text: 6 And John saw and bore record of the fulness of my glory, and the fulness of John’s record is hereafter to be revealed. 7 And he bore record, saying: I saw his glory, that he was in the beginning, before the world was; 8 Therefore, in the beginning the Word was, for he was the Word, even the messenger of salvation— 9 The light and the Redeemer of the world; the Spirit of truth, who came into the world, because the world was made by him, and in him was the life of men and the light of men. 10 The worlds were made by him; men were made by him; all things were made by him, and through him, and of him. Doctrinal Summary: John’s future testimony: Additional records of John to be revealed Premortal Christ: Existence and glory before world’s creation Christ as Logos: The Word as divine messenger and creator Universal creation: All worlds, humanity, and things created through Christ Life and light source: Christ as origin of both physical and spiritual life Language & Cultural Insights: "bore record" Hebrew: עוּד ( uwd ) — “to bear witness, testify” Greek: μαρτυρέω ( martureo ) — “to bear witness, testify” Legal term: μαρτυρία ( marturia ) — “testimony, witness” "beginning" Hebrew: רֵאשִׁית ( reshit ) — “beginning, first, chief” Greek: ἀρχή ( arche ) — “beginning, origin, first principle” Alternate: πρῶτος ( protos ) — “first, foremost” "the Word" Hebrew: דָּבָר ( dabar ) — “word, matter, thing” Greek: λόγος ( logos ) — “word, divine expression, reason” See also: ῥῆμα ( rhema ) — “spoken word” "Spirit of truth" Hebrew: רוּחַ אֱמֶת ( ruach emet ) — “spirit of truth” Greek: πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας ( pneuma tes aletheias ) — “spirit of truth” "worlds" (plural) Hebrew: עוֹלָם ( olam ) — “age, world, eternity” Greek: αἰών ( aion ) — “age, world” Alternate: κόσμος ( kosmos ) — “world, universe, order” Reflection Questions: What parts of John’s testimony am I prepared to receive when revealed? How does knowing Christ created all worlds affect my view of the cosmos? What does it mean that I was “made by him, through him, and of him”? How can I better recognize Christ as the Word in my scripture study? Cross-References: John 1:1-3 — “In the beginning was the Word” Colossians 1:16-17 — “All things were created by him” Moses 1:33 — “Worlds without number have I created” D&C 76:24 — “By him, and through him, worlds are made” Hebrews 1:2 — “By whom also he made the worlds” Modern Application: In an age of space exploration revealing countless galaxies, this passage takes on profound meaning. Christ’s creative power extends beyond Earth to infinite worlds. Understanding ourselves as personal creations of the divine Word gives purpose to existence and connects us to the cosmic Christ who organized all matter and life. Verses 11-14: The Pattern of Grace Complete Scripture Text: 11 And I, John, bear record that I beheld his glory, as the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, even the Spirit of truth, which came and dwelt in the flesh, and dwelt among us. 12 And I, John, saw that he received not of the fulness at the first, but received grace for grace; 13 And he received not of the fulness at first, but continued from grace to grace, until he received a fulness; 14 And thus he was called the Son of God, because he received not of the fulness at the first. Doctrinal Summary: Incarnation witnessed: John saw divine glory dwelling in mortal flesh Progressive development: Christ grew spiritually line upon line Grace for grace: Reciprocal divine empowerment through obedience Grace to grace: Sequential spiritual progression to perfection Divine sonship: Title earned through developmental process Language & Cultural Insights: "Only Begotten" Hebrew: יָחִיד ( yachid ) — “only one, unique, solitary” Greek: μονογενής ( monogenes ) — “only begotten, unique, one of a kind” "grace" Hebrew: חֵן ( chen ) — “favor, grace, charm” Alternate: חֶסֶד ( chesed ) — “lovingkindness, mercy” Greek: χάρις ( charis ) — “grace, favor, blessing” "truth" Hebrew: אֱמֶת ( emet ) — “truth, faithfulness, reliability” Greek: ἀλήθεια ( aletheia ) — “truth, reality” "fulness" Hebrew: מְלֹא ( melo ) — “fulness, that which fills” Greek: πλήρωμα ( pleroma ) — “fulness, completion, sum total” "dwelt among us" Hebrew: שָׁכַן ( shakan ) — “to dwell, tabernacle” Greek: σκηνόω ( skenoo ) — “to tent, tabernacle, dwell” Reflection Questions: How does Christ’s pattern of gradual growth encourage my own progression? What grace have I received that I can extend to others? How can I move from my current grace to the next level? What does it mean that even Christ had to grow into His fulness? Cross-References: Luke 2:52 — “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature” John 1:14 — “Full of grace and truth” Philippians 2:7-8 — “Made himself of no reputation” D&C 19:15-19 — Christ’s suffering and growth Hebrews 5:8-9 — “Learned he obedience” Modern Application: In a world demanding instant gratification, Christ’s gradual progression offers a divine model for personal development. Spiritual growth isn’t downloaded but developed through consistent obedience and service. Each act of grace we extend qualifies us to receive more grace, creating an upward spiral toward our own fulness. Verses 15-20: The Pattern for Our Progression Complete Scripture Text: 15 And I, John, bear record, and lo, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Ghost descended upon him in the form of a dove, and sat upon him, and there came a voice out of heaven saying: This is my beloved Son. 16 And I, John, bear record that he received a fulness of the glory of the Father; 17 And he received all power, both in heaven and on earth, and the glory of the Father was with him, for he dwelt in him. 18 And it shall come to pass, that if you are faithful you shall receive the fulness of the record of John. 19 I give unto you these sayings that you may understand and know how to worship, and know what you worship, that you may come unto the Father in my name, and in due time receive of his fulness. 20 For if you keep my commandments you shall receive of his fulness, and be glorified in me as I am in the Father; therefore, I say unto you, you shall receive grace for grace. Doctrinal Summary: Divine manifestation: Complete theophany at Christ’s baptism Fulness received: Christ obtained complete divine glory and power Pattern for worship: Understanding divine nature enables proper worship Promise of progression: Faithful can receive same fulness as Christ Grace for grace extended: Same pattern available to all disciples Language & Cultural Insights: "heavens were opened" Hebrew: שָׁמַיִם פָּתַח ( shamayim patach ) — “heavens opened” Greek: οὐρανὸς ἀνοίγω ( ouranos anoigo ) — “heaven opened” "Holy Ghost descended" Hebrew: רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ ( ruach ha-kodesh ) — “Holy Spirit” Greek: πνεῦμα ἅγιον ( pneuma hagion ) — “Holy Spirit” Descended: καταβαίνω ( katabaino ) — “to come down” "form of a dove" Hebrew: יוֹנָה ( yonah ) — “dove” Greek: περιστερά ( peristera ) — “dove, pigeon” "beloved Son" Hebrew: בֵּן יָדִיד ( ben yadid ) — “beloved son” Greek: ἀγαπητός ( agapetos ) — “beloved, esteemed” Son: υἱός ( huios ) — “son” "glorified" Hebrew: כָּבוֹד ( kabod ) — “glory, honor, abundance” Greek: δοξάζω ( doxazo ) — “to glorify, honor” Reflection Questions: Am I prepared to receive the fulness of John’s record when revealed? How does understanding what I worship change how I worship? What commandments must I better keep to receive His fulness? How can I participate in the “grace for grace” pattern today? Cross-References: Matthew 3:16-17 — Baptism of Jesus John 4:24 — “Worship him in spirit and in truth” John 17:22 — “The glory which thou gavest me” D&C 84:38 — “All that my Father hath” Romans 8:17 — “Joint-heirs with Christ” Modern Application: This passage revolutionizes worship by linking it to understanding. Modern seekers often separate spirituality from study, but true worship requires knowing God’s nature and our potential. The promise that we can receive the Father’s fulness—the same glory Christ received—transforms religious observance into eternal progression. Verses 21-28: Truth, Intelligence, and Eternal Nature Complete Scripture Text: 21 And now, verily I say unto you, I was in the beginning with the Father, and am the Firstborn; 22 And all those who are begotten through me are partakers of the glory of the same, and are the church of the Firstborn. 23 Ye were also in the beginning with the Father; that which is Spirit, even the Spirit of truth; 24 And truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come; 25 And whatsoever is more or less than this is the spirit of that wicked one who was a liar from the beginning. 26 The Spirit of truth is of God. I am the Spirit of truth, and John bore record of me, saying: He received a fulness of truth, yea, even of all truth; 27 And no man receiveth a fulness unless he keepeth his commandments. 28 He that keepeth his commandments receiveth truth and light, until he is glorified in truth and knoweth all things. Doctrinal Summary: Premortal existence: All spirits existed with Father before mortality Church of Firstborn: Those begotten through Christ share His glory Truth defined: Complete knowledge across all time periods Satan’s deception: Any deviation from complete truth is falsehood Progressive glorification: Obedience brings increasing truth and knowledge Language & Cultural Insights: "Firstborn" Hebrew: בְּכוֹר ( bekor ) — “firstborn, eldest” Greek: πρωτότοκος ( prototokos ) — “firstborn, preeminent” "begotten through me" Hebrew: יָלַד ( yalad ) — “to bear, bring forth, beget” Greek: γεννάω ( gennao ) — “to beget, bring forth” "Spirit of truth" Hebrew: רוּחַ אֱמֶת ( ruach emet ) — “spirit of truth” Greek: πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας ( pneuma tes aletheias ) — “spirit of truth” "knowledge" Hebrew: דַּעַת ( da’at ) — “knowledge, perception” Alternate: בִּינָה ( binah ) — “understanding, discernment” Greek: γνῶσις ( gnosis ) — “knowledge” Alternate: ἐπίγνωσις ( epignosis ) — “full knowledge” "glorified in truth" Hebrew: כָּבוֹד ( kabod ) + אֱמֶת ( emet ) Greek: δοξάζω ( doxazo ) + ἀλήθεια ( aletheia ) Reflection Questions: How does knowing I existed “in the beginning” affect my self-worth? What partial truths or deceptions am I accepting instead of complete truth? How can I better keep commandments to receive more light? What does it mean to be “glorified in truth”? Am I seeking truth about past, present, AND future equally? Cross-References: 🔗 Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed thee” 🔗 John 8:44 — “He was a liar from the beginning” 🔗 Abraham 3:22-23 — Noble and great ones 🔗 D&C 88:40 — “Intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence” 🔗 D&C 50:24 — “That which is of God is light” Modern Application: In an era of “alternative facts” and subjective truth claims, this passage provides an absolute standard: truth encompasses complete knowledge across all time. Partial truths, convenient narratives, and temporal perspectives fall short. Only through obedience to divine law can we progressively receive the complete truth that leads to glorification. Verses 21-28: Truth, Intelligence, and Eternal Nature Complete Scripture Text: 21 And now, verily I say unto you, I was in the beginning with the Father, and am the Firstborn; 22 And all those who are begotten through me are partakers of the glory of the same, and are the church of the Firstborn. 23 Ye were also in the beginning with the Father; that which is Spirit, even the Spirit of truth; 24 And truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come; 25 And whatsoever is more or less than this is the spirit of that wicked one who was a liar from the beginning. 26 The Spirit of truth is of God. I am the Spirit of truth, and John bore record of me, saying: He received a fulness of truth, yea, even of all truth; 27 And no man receiveth a fulness unless he keepeth his commandments. 28 He that keepeth his com Doctrinal Summary: Premortal existence: All spirits existed with Father before mortality Church of Firstborn: Those begotten through Christ share His glory Truth defined: Complete knowledge across all time periods Satan’s deception: Any deviation from complete truth is falsehood Progressive glorification: Obedience brings increasing truth and knowledge Language & Cultural Insights: "Firstborn" Hebrew: בְּכוֹר ( bekor ) — “firstborn, eldest” Greek: πρωτότοκος ( prototokos ) — “firstborn, preeminent” "begotten through me" Hebrew: יָלַד ( yalad ) — “to bear, bring forth, beget” Greek: γεννάω ( gennao ) — “to beget, bring forth” "Spirit of truth" Hebrew: רוּחַ אֱמֶת ( ruach emet ) — “spirit of truth” Greek: πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας ( pneuma tes aletheias ) — “spirit of truth” "knowledge" Hebrew: דַּעַת ( da’at ) — “knowledge, perception” Alternate: בִּינָה ( binah ) — “understanding, discernment” Greek: γνῶσις ( gnosis ) — “knowledge” Alternate: ἐπίγνωσις ( epignosis ) — “full knowledge” "glorified in truth" Hebrew: כָּבוֹד ( kabod ) + אֱמֶת ( emet ) Greek: δοξάζω ( doxazo ) + ἀλήθεια ( aletheia ) Reflection Questions: How does knowing I existed “in the beginning” affect my self-worth? What partial truths or deceptions am I accepting instead of complete truth? How can I better keep commandments to receive more light? What does it mean to be “glorified in truth”? Am I seeking truth about past, present, AND future equally? Cross-References: 🔗 Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed thee” 🔗 John 8:44 — “He was a liar from the beginning” 🔗 Abraham 3:22-23 — Noble and great ones 🔗 D&C 88:40 — “Intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence” 🔗 D&C 50:24 — “That which is of God is light” Modern Application: In an era of “alternative facts” and subjective truth claims, this passage provides an absolute standard: truth encompasses complete knowledge across all time. Partial truths, convenient narratives, and temporal perspectives fall short. Only through obedience to divine law can we progressively receive the complete truth that leads to glorification. Verses 29-35: Intelligence, Elements, and Joy Complete Scripture Text: 29 Man was also in the beginning with God. Intelligence, or the light of truth, was not created or made, neither indeed can be. 30 All truth is independent in that sphere in which God has placed it, to act for itself, as all intelligence also; otherwise there is no existence. 31 Behold, here is the agency of man, and here is the condemnation of man; because that which was from the beginning is plainly manifest unto them, and they receive not the light. 32 And every man whose spirit receiveth not the light is under condemnation. 33 For man is spirit. The elements are eternal, and spirit and element, inseparably connected, receive a fulness of joy; 34 And when separated, man cannot receive a fulness of joy. 35 The elements are the tabernacle of God; yea, man is the tabernacle of God, even temples; and whatsoever temple is defiled, God shall destroy that temple. Doctrinal Summary: Eternal intelligence: Uncreated, self-existing essence of beings Independent spheres: Truth and intelligence act with agency Agency and accountability: Light rejected brings condemnation Dual nature required: Spirit and element together enable full joy Body as temple: Physical elements form God’s sacred dwelling Language & Cultural Insights: "Intelligence" Hebrew: בִּינָה ( binah ) — “understanding, discernment” Alternate: שֵׂכֶל ( sekel ) — “intelligence, prudence” Greek: σύνεσις ( sunesis ) — “understanding, intelligence” Alternate: νοῦς ( nous ) — “mind, understanding” "light of truth" Hebrew: אוֹר אֱמֶת ( or emet ) — “light of truth” Greek: φῶς ἀληθείας ( phos aletheias ) — “light of truth” "independent sphere" Hebrew: חֹפֶשׁ ( chophesh ) — “freedom, liberty” Greek: ἐλευθερία ( eleutheria ) — “liberty, freedom” Sphere: [σφαῖρα ( sphaira )] — “sphere, domain” "elements" Hebrew: יְסוֹד ( yesod ) — “foundation, base, element” Greek: στοιχεῖον ( stoicheion ) — “element, fundamental principle” "inseparably connected" Hebrew: דָּבַק ( dabaq ) — “to cling, cleave, keep close” Greek: κολλάω ( kollao ) — “to glue, join firmly” "tabernacle/temple" Hebrew: מִשְׁכָּן ( mishkan ) / הֵיכָל ( heykal ) Greek: σκῆνος ( skenos ) / ναός ( naos ) Reflection Questions: How does knowing my intelligence is eternal change my self-perception? What light am I rejecting that brings condemnation? How can I better honor my body as God’s temple? Why is physical embodiment necessary for fulness of joy? In what ways am I defiling my temple through choices? Cross-References: Abraham 3:18 — “If there be two spirits” 2 Nephi 2:13-14 — “Things to act and things acted upon” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 — “The temple of God is holy” D&C 88:15 — “Spirit and body is the soul” D&C 138:17 — “Their sleeping dust restored” Modern Application: Contemporary discussions about consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the nature of self find profound answers here. Our intelligence—our core self—is eternal and uncreated. The body isn’t a prison but a temple, essential for complete joy. This elevates physical health, sexual purity, and bodily care to spiritual imperatives. Verses 36-40: Light, Truth, and Traditions Complete Scripture Text: 36 The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth. 37 Light and truth forsake that evil one. 38 Every spirit of man was innocent in the beginning; and God having redeemed man from the fall, men became again, in their infant state, innocent before God. 39 And that wicked one cometh and taketh away light and truth, through disobedience, from the children of men, and because of the tradition of their fathers. 40 But I have commanded you to bring up your children in light and truth. Doctrinal Summary: Divine glory defined: God’s glory consists of intelligence/light/truth Satan’s limitation: Cannot abide where light and truth exist Infant innocence: Children born pure through Christ’s redemption Truth lost: Disobedience and false traditions rob light Parental mandate: Sacred duty to teach children truth Language & Cultural Insights: ""glory is intelligence" Glory: כָּבוֹד ( kabod ) / δόξα ( doxa ) Intelligence: בִּינָה ( binah ) / σύνεσις ( sunesis ) "forsake that evil one" Hebrew: עָזַב ( azab ) — “to leave, forsake” Greek: ἀφίημι ( aphiemi ) — “to leave, forsake” Evil one: רָע ( ra ) / πονηρός ( poneros ) "innocent" Hebrew: נָקִי ( naqi ) — “innocent, clean, free from guilt” Alternate: תָּם ( tam ) — “complete, innocent, perfect” Greek: ἄκακος ( akakos ) — “innocent, guileless” "redeemed" Hebrew: גָּאַל ( ga’al ) — “to redeem, act as kinsman” Alternate: פָּדָה ( padah ) — “to ransom, redeem” Greek: λυτρόω ( lutroo ) — “to redeem, ransom” Alternate: ἐξαγοράζω ( exagorazo ) — “to buy back” "tradition of fathers" Hebrew: מָסֹרֶת ( masoret ) — “tradition, bond” Greek: παράδοσις ( paradosis ) — “tradition, handed down” "bring up" Hebrew: גָּדַל ( gadal ) — “to grow up, become great, bring up” Greek: ἐκτρέφω ( ektrepho ) — “to nourish, bring up” Reflection Questions: How can I increase God’s glory (intelligence) in my life? What false traditions from my fathers am I perpetuating? How do my actions affect my children’s light and truth? What specific steps can I take to teach light and truth at home? Cross-References: Moroni 8:8 — “Little children are whole” D&C 29:46-47 — “Little children are redeemed” Mark 7:13 — “Making the word of God of none effect through tradition” D&C 68:25 — “Teach children to pray” Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child” Modern Application: In a world where we face unprecedented challenges through technology, media, and peer pressure, the parental mandate to teach light and truth becomes critical. False traditions—whether cultural, familial, or societal—must be identified and replaced with divine truth to prevent the loss of ours and our children’s spiritual light.

< Back D&C 93: Word Studies (3) Section 93 Word Studies Previous Next D&C 93 Word Studies Complete Etymology and Linguistic Analysis Following Constitution v6.1 PRIMARY TERMS FROM D&C 93 (ALPHABETICAL) Beginning (D&C 93:7, 8, 21, 23, 29) Hebrew: רֵאשִׁית ( reshit ) — “beginning, first, chief” Greek: ἀρχή ( arche ) — “beginning, origin, first principle” Latin: principium — “beginning, origin, foundation” Etymology: beginning — “Old English beginnan , to begin, start” Webster 1828: beginning — “The first cause; origin; that from which a thing proceeds” Cross-References: Genesis 1:1 — “In the beginning God created” John 1:1 — “In the beginning was the Word” Abraham 3:18 — “If there be two spirits” Significance: The premortal existence and eternal nature of Christ and intelligence Elements (D&C 93:33) Hebrew: יְסוֹד ( yesod ) — “foundation, base, element” Greek: στοιχεῖον ( stoicheion ) — “element, fundamental principle” Latin: elementum — “element, first principle, matter” Etymology: element — “c. 1300, from Latin elementum , rudiment, first principle” Webster 1828: element — “The first or constituent principle or minutest part of any thing” Cross-References: 2 Peter 3:10 — “The elements shall melt with fervent heat” D&C 131:7-8 — “All spirit is matter” D&C 88:15-16 — “Spirit and body is the soul” Significance: Eternal nature of matter; physical and spiritual components necessary for fulness Firstborn (D&C 93:21-22) Hebrew: בְּכוֹר ( bekor ) — “firstborn, eldest” Greek: πρωτότοκος ( prototokos ) — “firstborn, preeminent” Latin: primogenitus — “firstborn, eldest” Etymology: firstborn — “Old English, first + born” Webster 1828: firstborn — “First brought forth; eldest; most excellent” Cross-References: Colossians 1:15 — “The firstborn of every creature” Hebrews 1:6 — “He bringeth in the firstbegotten” D&C 76:24 — “Begotten sons unto God” Significance: Christ’s preeminence in the Father’s spiritual family Forsaketh (D&C 93:1) Hebrew: עָזַב ( azab ) — “to leave, forsake, abandon” Greek: ἀφίημι ( aphiemi ) — “to send away, leave, forsake” Latin: derelinquo — “to abandon, forsake, leave behind” Etymology: forsake — “Old English forsacan , to refuse, reject, deny” Webster 1828: forsake — “To quit or leave entirely; to desert; to abandon; to depart from” Cross-References: Matthew 19:29 — “Every one that hath forsaken houses” 2 Timothy 4:16 — “All men forsook me” Alma 5:57 — “Come ye out from the wicked” Significance: Complete abandonment of sin as prerequisite for seeing Christ’s face Glory (D&C 93:6, 7, 15, 22, 26, 36) Hebrew: כָּבוֹד ( kabod ) — “glory, honor, abundance, splendor” Greek: δόξα ( doxa ) — “glory, splendor, magnificence” Latin: gloria — “glory, fame, renown” Etymology: glory — “c. 1200, from Old French glorie , splendor, magnificence” Webster 1828: glory — “Brightness, luster, splendor; honor, praise, or distinction” Cross-References: John 17:5 — “The glory which I had with thee before the world was” Moses 1:2 — “The glory of God was upon Moses” D&C 76:56 — “They are they who are priests and kings” Significance: The divine radiance and honor; synonymous with intelligence in D&C 93:36 Grace (D&C 93:12, 13, 20) Hebrew: חֵן ( chen ) — “favor, grace, charm” Greek: χάρις ( charis ) — “grace, favor, blessing” Latin: gratia — “favor, goodwill, grace” Etymology: grace — “c. 1200, from Old French grace ” Webster 1828: grace — “Favor; good will; kindness; disposition to oblige another” Cross-References: 2 Nephi 25:23 — “By grace we are saved” Ephesians 2:8 — “By grace are ye saved through faith” 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient” Significance: Divine enabling power that helps us progress spiritually; Christ received “grace for grace” Inheritance (D&C 93:45) Hebrew: נַחֲלָה ( nachalah ) — “inheritance, heritage, possession” Greek: κληρονομία ( kleronomia ) — “inheritance, heritage” Latin: hereditas — “inheritance, heritage” Etymology: inheritance — “late 14c., from Old French enheritance ” Webster 1828: inheritance — “An estate derived from an ancestor; that which is possessed or enjoyed” Cross-References: 1 Peter 1:4 — “An inheritance incorruptible” Ephesians 1:11 — “We have obtained an inheritance” D&C 84:38 — “All that my Father hath shall be given” Significance: The eternal blessings and glory promised to the faithful as friends of Christ Intelligence (D&C 93:29, 30, 36) Hebrew: בִּינָה ( binah ) — “understanding, discernment, insight” Greek: σύνεσις ( sunesis ) — “understanding, comprehension” Latin: intelligentia — “understanding, comprehension” Etymology: intelligence — “Late 14c., from Latin intelligentia ” Webster 1828: intelligence — “The faculty of understanding; superior powers of mind” Cross-References: Abraham 3:18-19 — “Intelligence is eternal” D&C 88:40 — “Intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence” D&C 130:18-19 — “Intelligence is the glory of God” Significance: The eternal, uncreated essence of conscious beings; capacity for understanding and moral agency Keepeth (D&C 93:1) Hebrew: שָׁמַר ( shamar ) — “to keep, guard, observe, watch” Greek: τηρέω ( tereo ) — “to guard, keep, preserve” Latin: servo — “to keep, preserve, maintain” Etymology: keep — “Old English cepan , to seize, hold, observe” Webster 1828: keep — “To hold; to retain in one’s power or possession; to preserve” Cross-References: John 14:15 — “If ye love me, keep my commandments” Revelation 3:10 — “Thou hast kept the word of my patience” D&C 42:61 — “Keep the commandments and ye shall receive” Significance: Active, continuous obedience as gateway to revelation Light (D&C 93:2, 9, 16, 28, 37, 40, 42) Hebrew: אוֹר ( or ) — “light, illumination, brightness” Greek: φῶς ( phos ) — “light, illumination” Latin: lux — “light, brightness, illumination” Etymology: light — “Old English leoht , brightness, daylight” Webster 1828: light — “That agent or force in nature by which objects are rendered visible to the eye” Cross-References: 1 John 1:5 — “God is light” John 8:12 — “I am the light of the world” D&C 88:6-13 — “Light of Christ” Significance: Divine illumination and the influence of Christ that gives life and understanding to all creation Redeemed (D&C 93:38) Hebrew: גָּאַל ( ga’al ) — “to redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer” Greek: λυτρόω ( lutroo ) — “to redeem, ransom, liberate” Latin: redimo — “to buy back, redeem, rescue” Etymology: redeem — “early 15c., from Latin redimere , buy back” Webster 1828: redeem — “To purchase back; to liberate from captivity or bondage” Cross-References: Galatians 3:13 — “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse” 1 Peter 1:18-19 — “Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ” Mosiah 15:9 — “Having redeemed them” Significance: Christ’s role in purchasing our freedom from sin through His atonement Tabernacle (D&C 93:4, 35) Hebrew: מִשְׁכָּן ( mishkan ) — “dwelling place, sanctuary” Greek: σκῆνος ( skenos ) — “tent, tabernacle, dwelling” Latin: tabernaculum — “tent, booth, temporary dwelling” Etymology: tabernacle — “c. 1200, from Latin tabernaculum , tent” Webster 1828: tabernacle — “A temporary habitation; the human body as the temporary abode of the soul” Cross-References: 2 Corinthians 5:1 — “Earthly house of this tabernacle” 1 Corinthians 3:16 — “Ye are the temple of God” D&C 93:35 — “Man is the tabernacle of God, even temples” Significance: Physical body as sacred dwelling place for spirit; temple of God Temples (D&C 93:35) Hebrew: הֵיכָל ( heykal ) — “temple, palace, sanctuary” Greek: ναός ( naos ) — “temple, dwelling place of God” Latin: templum — “temple, sacred place” Etymology: temple — “Old English tempel , from Latin templum ” Webster 1828: temple — “An edifice erected to a deity and consecrated to religious uses” Cross-References: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 — “Ye are the temple of God” 1 Corinthians 6:19 — “Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost” D&C 124:38 — “Build a house to my name” Significance: Human bodies as sacred dwellings of God, deserving reverence and care Tradition (D&C 93:39) Hebrew: מָסֹרֶת ( masoret ) — “tradition, teaching handed down” Greek: παράδοσις ( paradosis ) — “tradition, teaching transmitted” Latin: traditio — “handing over, tradition” Etymology: tradition — “late 14c., from Latin traditio , a handing down” Webster 1828: tradition — “Delivery; the act of delivering into the hands of another” Cross-References: Mark 7:8 — “Laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men” Colossians 2:8 — “After the tradition of men” Alma 3:8 — “Traditions of their fathers” Significance: False teachings passed down that lead children away from light and truth Translate (D&C 93:53) Hebrew: תִּרְגֵּם ( tirgem ) — “to translate, interpret” Greek: μεθερμηνεύω ( methermeneuo ) — “to translate, interpret” Latin: transfero — “to carry across, translate” Etymology: translate — “early 14c., from Latin translatus , carried across” Webster 1828: translate — “To bear, carry or remove from one place to another” Cross-References: 2 Samuel 3:10 — “To translate the kingdom” Colossians 1:13 — “Translated us into the kingdom” D&C 45:60-61 — “New Translation of scriptures” Significance: Joseph Smith’s divine commission to restore plain and precious truths through inspired translation Truth (D&C 93:24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 36, 39) Hebrew: אֱמֶת ( emet ) — “truth, faithfulness, reliability” Greek: ἀλήθεια ( aletheia ) — “truth, reality” Latin: veritas — “truth, reality, fact” Etymology: truth — “Old English trewth , faithfulness, quality of being true” Webster 1828: truth — “Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been, or shall be” Cross-References: John 14:6 — “I am the way, the truth, and the life” John 17:17 — “Thy word is truth” D&C 88:40 — “Intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence” Significance: Truth is defined as “knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come” - eternal, unchanging reality Word (D&C 93:8-10) Hebrew: דָּבָר ( dabar ) — “word, matter, thing, speech” Greek: λόγος ( logos ) — “word, reason, divine expression” Latin: verbum — “word, expression, saying” Etymology: word — “Old English word , speech, statement, promise” Webster 1828: word — “The express declaration of the mind; the Logos or divine intelligence” Cross-References: John 1:1 — “In the beginning was the Word” John 1:14 — “The Word was made flesh” Revelation 19:13 — “His name is called The Word of God” Significance: Christ as the divine Logos, the creative and revealing expression of God Word Study Summary for D&C 93 This section reveals profound vocabulary related to: Covenant progression: forsaketh, keepeth, redeemed Divine nature: Word, Firstborn, Light, Truth Eternal principles: Intelligence, Elements, Beginning Sacred space: Tabernacle, Temples Spiritual development: Grace, Tradition, Inheritance Prophetic calling: Translate Each term builds understanding of Christ’s nature and our eternal potential as described in this pivotal revelation about light, truth, and the eternal nature of intelligence.