Every scripture reflection and discipleship note David has published on LDS Daily Path. Showing older entries, page 10.
Mosiah 5 describes the mighty change of heart and the covenant to take upon us the name of Christ. A chapter about identity and transformation.
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Romans 8 is the climax of Paul's letter. No condemnation, the Spirit of adoption, and the unbreakable love of God in Christ Jesus.
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D&C 71 commands Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to preach the gospel and confound their enemies after Ezra Booth's apostasy. A lesson in responding to criticism.
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Exodus 21 turns the Ten Commandments into specific laws about servants, violence, personal injury, and restitution. A framework for justice in daily life.
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Paul opens Romans 9 with deep sorrow for Israel, then wrestles with divine election, the potter and the clay, and how Gentiles attain righteousness by faith.
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Exodus 20: God gives the Ten Commandments at Sinai. The people fear his presence, and Moses explains the difference between terror and reverence.
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Mosiah 4 shows the people falling to the earth in humility, receiving a remission of sins, and learning Benjamin's teaching on care for the poor.
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Six men were called as stewards over the revelations in D&C 70. Not owners. Stewards. The difference changes everything.
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Romans 6 teaches that baptism symbolizes death to sin and new life in Christ. Believers are no longer slaves to sin but servants of righteousness.
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Romans 7 explains why the law reveals sin but cannot save. Paul describes the inward struggle between the flesh and the desire to do good.
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