The Hidden Grain: Annunciations, Barrenness, and the Yes That Changed the World in Luke 1
Luke 1 opens with barrenness and impossibility. Gabriel visits Zacharias and Mary and nothing is impossible with God.
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Every scripture reflection and discipleship note David has published on LDS Daily Path. Showing older entries, page 40.
Luke 1 opens with barrenness and impossibility. Gabriel visits Zacharias and Mary and nothing is impossible with God.
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Luke 2 covers the birth of Jesus, the shepherds, Simeon and Anna, and the boy Jesus in the temple. Humility from the manger onward.
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D&C 30 contains three separate revelations to David, Peter, and John Whitmer. Individualized counsel tailored to each man's needs.
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2 Nephi 8 quotes Isaiah to call Zion awake and put on strength. Comfort for Israel and the promise that the Messiah will not be confounded.
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Genesis 30 covers the births of Jacob's remaining sons and his prosperity with Laban's flocks. Slow growth, patient work, and divine favor.
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Mark 15 records Jesus before Pilate, the crucifixion, death, and burial. The silence of the Savior and the darkness that covered the land.
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Mark 16 records the resurrection, the empty tomb, the risen Christ's appearances, and the Great Commission. The stone is rolled away.
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2 Nephi 7 quotes Isaiah 50 to show that Israel is not cast off forever and the Messiah will not be confounded. Salvage wood theology.
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D&C 29 covers the gathering of Israel, the Millennium, the resurrection, and the necessity of opposition. A hen gathering her chickens.
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Genesis 29 follows Jacob through seven years of labor, a bridal switch, and the births of the first sons of Israel. Love and patience tested.
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