Hey all. The mission is doing real good. Christmas time was pretty fun. Thanks to all that sent letters/packages.
Instead of telling you about random adventures like cutting my companions hair, or biking 20 miles on the only day of the year it snows, I will share a little about what i learned during my personal study. I am trying to dig dipper into the scriptures and understand them more. When we feast upon the scriptures we understand them better and our knowledge grows.
*Note that this passage of scriptures has only one footnote.
Luke 17:11-19
11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
Now i will run through this section of scripture with my notes added.
11 And it came to pass, as He..
HE! This is Jesus Christ. The Son of God. How awesome is it that God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
11 went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
He followed his own advice, as revealed to Joseph Smith that it is not needful for this whole company of mine elders to be moving swiftly upon the waters, whilst the inhabitants on either side are perishing in unbelief. On his way to Jerusalem he passed through and talked many. I could not see Jesus rushing to get to his next meeting.
12 And as he entered into a certain village,
He really is ANXIOUS to help us. (Ezekiel 34:11) Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.
12 there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
I came into the world not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance; The whole need no physician. (Mormon 8:8)
BD: Leper: "Living Death" Both infectious and contagious. They were forbidden to enter any walled city.
If we feel like we have been rejected or cast out. He will come to help and heal us.
I have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me. (1 Samuel 8:7)
There is never a wall between us and the lord. Nor a pavillion (D&C 121:1)
All have been rejected or cast into a pit without water. (Genesis 37:24) as was joseph, this time without his coat.
13 And they lifted up their voices,
We need to arise and cry unto the lord for his help.
And my soul hungered and i cried unto him (Enos 1:4)
13 and said, Jesus, Master,
He has come. He lives! He is our master! The Master is come. (John 11:28)
13 have mercy on us.
He is Shewing mercy unto tousands that love him and keep his commandments. (Exodus 20:6)
Really his Arm of mercy is extended to all. (Mosiah 24:26)
Trust in the mercy of God (Psalm 52:8)
14 And when he saw them,
If we will step towards him he will brace us.
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelations 3:20)
14 he said unto them, Go
I say unto this man go, and he go. (Matthew 8:9)
God has given all of us things to do. To me he said.
Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature; (Mormon 9:22)|
But no matter what we have been told to do, it is possible.
The Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them. (1 Nephi 3:7)
14 shew yourselves unto the priests.
We need to be as The servants of the most high God, and shew unto the way of salvation. (Acts 16:17)
15 And it came to pass, that, as they went,
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (James 1:22) (see also 1:24)
15 they were cleansed.
We need to answer the call, Wilt thou be clean (Jeremiah 13:27)
Thou canst make me clean (Mark 1:40)
15 And one of them,
He will rejoice over one sheep. (Matthew 18:13)
The worth of one soul is great (D&C 18:10) (see also 18:15)
15 when he saw that he was healed,
We have all been "healed" or given a very valuable give as members of this church. not everyone can recognize this.
Many have known not that (he) healed them (Hosea 11:3)
15 turned back,
Let us search and turn back to the lord (Lamations 3:40)
Turn to the Lord and put your trust in him (Mosiah 7:33)
15 and with a loud voice glorified God,
We need to do good works to glorify tour father (3 Nephi 12:16)
16 And fell down on his face ,
The Brother of Jared fell down before the Lord. (Ether 3:6)
16 at his feet
Be like Mary, who sat at jesus feet and heard his word. (Luke 10:41) Choos(ing) that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:41)
16 giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
Always return thanks (Alma 7:23)
Let the heart be full of thanks (Alma 37:37)
17 And Jesus answering said,
Ask and ye shall recieve (a billion times)
He is quick to hear the cries of his people and answer their prayers. (Alma 9:26)
17 Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
Maybe it was to simple. Becuase of the simpleness of the way or the easiness of it, there (are) many who perish. (1 Nephi 17:41) Many forget the Lord (Hosea 2:13) The gospel is proclaimed by the weak and simple (D&C 1:23)
18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God,
For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift. (D&C 88:33)
18 save this stranger.
If you feel like he is a stranger to you maybe even you are a stranger unto him, and is far from the thoughts and intents of his heart? (Mosiah 5:13) Please Look unto (him) in every though, doubt not fear not (D&C 6:36)
19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way:
Arise and shine forth! (D&C 115:5)
19 thy faith
Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)
Have faith or a surety for a better world (Ether 12:4)
19 hath made
He spake and it was made (D&C 38:3)
We are made or changed from glory to glory.
19 thee whole.
Wilt thou make me whole (John 5:6)
Little children are whole (Moroni 8:8)
They are the greatest in the kingdom of God. Because they are humble (Matt 18:1-3)
All i got time for this week. Thanks for the love prays and pencils.
amor, Elder Toomey.
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