Blessed Are Ye

“Honor the King”: Submission to Civil Authority

Eric-Jon K. Marlowe

The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 49 (2014)

Explores Peter’s teachings on submission to civil authority in 1 Peter 2.

“What Therefore God Hath Joined Together, Let No Man Put Asunder”

Richard D. Draper

The Sermon on the Mount in Latter-day Scripture, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 39 (2010)

Jesus uses the question of divorce (Matt. 19; Mark 10) to teach about marriage.

Illuminating the Sermon at the Temple and the Sermon on the Mount

John W. Welch

1999

Welch examines the teachings and commandments of the Sermon on the Mount in the Book of Mormon setting, particularly at the Nephite temple, in connection with sacred ordinances of covenant making.

The Sermon at the Temple and the Sermon on the Mount: A Latter-day Saint Approach

John W. Welch

2010

Welch explores the Sermon on the Mount in its history, language, and temple context, viewing it as a sacred temple experience due to its teachings, commandments, and ceremony.

The Sermon on the Mount in Latter-day Scripture

Ed. Gaye Strathearn, Thomas A. Wayment,, Daniel L. Belnap

This book compiles nineteen articles from the 2010 Sperry Symposium, providing detailed insights into specific passages from the Sermon on the Mount and their cultural context.

Acts 16–20

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

Provides a review of the events and principles taught in Acts chapters 16 to 20, including Paul’s missionary journeys and experiences.

Acts 21–28

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

“In these chapters, Paul gave five speeches defending himself before religious and civil authorities in Jerusalem and Caesarea, culminating in his masterful defense before Agrippa. Paul used these opportunities not only to defend himself against unjust charges, but also to bear testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These speeches represent fulfillment of the Lord’s prophecy that Paul would testify before kings and rulers.” Video: The Acts to Revelation, Discussions on the New Testament: Acts 21 to 28,” by BYU Division of Continuing Education

By Simple Yet Propitious Means: The Art of Jorge Cocco Santangelo

Herman du Toit

BYU Studies Quarterly 55, no. 2 (2016)

This article includes many beautiful images of Christ, including one of Christ returning to his body at the Resurrection. Open the PDF to see the images.

Chart 9-3: Sermon on the Mount Overview

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

This chart offers a summary of the topics covered in the Sermon on the Mount, listing thirty-one elements for easy reference.

Disciple

Eric D. Huntsman

BYU New Testament Commentary Conference (2019)

The Gospel of John teaches how people can become true disciples of Christ, as was Nicodemus, who in John 7:51 speaks up on behalf of Jesus.

My Testimony

President Gordon B. Hinckley

General Conference (Apr. 2000)

President Hinckley shares his personal testimony, reflecting on the divinity of Jesus Christ as portrayed in the Gospel of John and the creation.

Paul’s Use of Old Testament Scripture

Jared L. Ludlow

How the New Testament Came to Be, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 36 (2006)

Paul’s references to suffering in 2 Corinthians demonstrate his belief that it strengthens one’s testimony and serves as a means of representing Christ.

Ten Commandments

Bruce T. Verhaaren

Encyclopedia of Mormonism (1992)

The Ten Commandments are part of the covenant made on Sinai between God and the children of Israel but they are carried into all later dispensations. This brief overview tells the history of these laws and how Christ expanded on them.

The Importance of Understanding Judaism in the New Testament

Tom Roberts

BYU New Testament Commentary Conference (Oct. 2019)

The Temple, the Sermon on the Mount, and the Gospel of Matthew

John W. Welch

Mormonism and the Temple: Examining an Ancient Religious Tradition (2013)

This article delves into temple theology, the phrases in the Sermon on the Mount quoted from Psalms, and ceremonial actions within the Sermon.

We Are Christians Because

Robert E. Wells

Ensign 14, no. 1 (Jan. 1984)

Our Church closely follows each of the Ten Commandments.

The Sermon at the Temple and the Sermon on the Mount: A Latter-day Saint Approach

John W. Welch

2010

Welch explores the Sermon on the Mount in its history, language, and temple context, viewing it as a sacred temple experience due to its teachings, commandments, and ceremony.

Chart 13-4: Four Lists of the Original Twelve Apostles

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

This chart compares the four lists of Jesus’s original twelve apostles as recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts, highlighting the consistency in the names despite variations in order.

Come Follow Me—Matthew 10–12; Mark 2; Luke 7, 11

Lynne Hilton Wilson

Come Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament, Book of Mormon Central (2019)

This chapter provides an overview of events recorded in Matthew 10–12, Mark 2, Luke 7, and Luke 11, including Jesus calling the Twelve Apostles, laying out conditions of discipleship, witnessing of John the Baptist, and ministering in Galilee.

Luke 6:20–49, the Sermon on the Plain

S. Kent Brown

The Testimony of Luke, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Feb. 2019)

This post provides an introduction, a new version of the Greek text, verse-by-verse commentary, and analysis of Luke 6:20–49, known as the Sermon on the Plain.

Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1–12)

S. Kent Brown

The Testimony of Luke, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (May. 2019)

One radiant thread running through this story has to do with the commendation of the steward.

Special Witnesses of Christ

Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, Henry B. Eyring, Jeffrey R. Holland, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson, Neil L. Andersen, Ronald A. Rasband, Gary E. Stevenson, Dale G. Renlund, Gerrit W. Gong, Ulisses Soares

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles present short videos of themselves in holy places, bearing testimony of Christ. Some videos are from the series created in 2000 and some are new.

The Overlooked Epistle of Jude

Gaye Strathearn

Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts–Revelation (2009)

The author of Jude may have been an apostle or may have been a man with a family connection to both Jesus and James. Jude’s main concern is about the doctrinal drift with the church. He mentions a “first estate” (verse 6), which modern revelation explains in more detail.

Luke’s Different Genealogy

Eric D. Huntsman

Good Tidings of Great Joy: An Advent Celebration of the Savior's Birth, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Dec. 2013)

Huntsman compares the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, highlighting the structural and thematic differences between the two. He notes how Luke’s genealogy, ascending from Jesus to Adam, reflects a broader focus on the inclusion of Gentiles in Christ, contrasting with Matthew’s emphasis on Jesus' Davidic lineage.