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Friday, December 7, 2007
Jesus The Christ
Written by Elder James E. Talmage in the Salt Lake Temple. It was read to and approved by the First Presidency before being published (see 'Publisher's Preface'), and is part of the Missionary Reference Library. You can find it at any LDS bookstore and even download the audiobook for free at: http://lds.org/mp3/display/0,18692,5297-60,00.html
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I just finished chapter 10 about John the Baptist. I am impressed by how much insight Elder Talmage offers. I have read these same stories in the Bible but he somehow knows so much more about them. I love this book!
I am loving this book. Better yet I am learning and hearing these stories like it was the first time I am hearing them, mainly because so much is explained by Talmage as to the location, who and what attitude his listeners are that at the very least each story takes on added meaning. I feel like I better understand the apostles actions right before his death and can better understand why they acted as they did, or why they were confused still about His pending death. Talmage explains to some extend the human brain ignores something it would rather not face. I have even done that in my life. Some were taken by suprise at His death, others bitterly disappointed that He did not overthrow the Roman rule ect.
Oh and I enjoyed the insights into the Legion's story and Christ dealings with the demons he cast out. Well I will write later. love jenny
I just finished chapter 31 and am finding it hard to put down. This area I just finished was Christ's last day at the temple and the questioning from the crowd. The author again helps me out by explaining who the questions came from such as there religion or group, where the snare in the question is and how masterfully and perfect the Lord's answer to each was. I was impressed that one of the questioners though himself trying to trick Jesus when he recieved the answer was humble enough to admit that Christ's answer was perfect and correct. Well I hope to read more of your guys thoughts and comments soon. love to all.
I really liked the way that events from Gethsemene to the death were presented chronologically. So much happens in a 24 hour period that it was good to be able to see what happens when.
My new years resolution this year is to read every book in this book club SO MAKE THEM GOOD!
I am a little behind in my reading of Jesus The Christ, but I am close to finishing. I think so far my favorite parts have been the chapters surrounding the birth of the Savior. I read those chapters in December and it helped me to bring my focus to Christ during the Christmas season. It also reminded me of the Christmases I had on my mission. Those are special memories.
More recently I have been reading about the parables that Jesus taught. I echo Jenny's comment about appreciating the detail in each story and gaining a better understanding of both content and intent.
One story I particularly liked was on page 482 in chapter 29, "On to Jerusalem." I quote: "'Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.'" Talmage says, "A farmer who neglects or refuses to cast his wheat into the earth, because he wants to keep it, can have no increase; but if he sow the wheat in good rich soil, each living grain may multiply itself many fold, though of necessity the seed must be sacrificed in the process."
It seems so obvious in this story, but how many times do I struggle to give up something I want for the opportunity to have more? Be it money, time, service, my will....I think too often I am "of little faith" and the study and application of these teachings would do me a lot of good.
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