Scripture Study Doctrine & Covenants Section 1 - Part 2

Scripture Study

Doctrine and Covenants

Section 1 – Part 2

Let's look at verses 20-28 and see why the Lord is giving Joseph Smith commandments and revelations.

Verse 20: That every man might speak in the name of the Lord.

Verse 21: That faith might increase.

Verse 22: That mine everlasting covenant might be established.

Verse 23: That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed.

Verse 24: That my servants might come to understanding.

Verse 25: And inasmuch as they erred it might be made known.

Verse 26: And inasmuch as they sought wisdom they might be instructed.

Verse 27: And inasmuch as they sinned they might be chastened, that they might repent.

Verse 28: And inasmuch as they were humble they might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge from time to time.

These were given to Joseph Smith, but what if we were to personalize it? Instead of “every man” what if we replaced it with “me” or “I”. How would that sound then?

Verse 20: That “I” might speak in the name of the Lord.

Verse 21: That “my” faith might increase.

Verse 24: That “I” might come to understanding.

Verse 25: And inasmuch as “I” erred it might be known.

Verse 26: And inasmuch as “I” sought wisdom “I” might be instructed.

Verse 27: And inasmuch as “I” sinned “I” might be chastened, that “I” might repent.

Verse 28: And inasmuch as “I” was humble “I” might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge from time to time.

How important was it for us to know these things? These verses alone show the love that Jesus has for us, allowing us to be instructed, or made strong and blessed. We only have to read to understand that.