Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord

"Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord"

Dean L. Larsen

General Conference (Apr. 1991)

The concerns expressed by Moses for his people have been repeated by other prophet leaders through all gospel dispensations. As people apply gospel principles in their lives, their circumstances also improve. The message that echoes to us from the pages of history and the counsels of the Lord and his prophets is to seek first the kingdom of heaven, to clothe the naked, to feed the hungry, and in all things to acknowledge the Lord.

Judaism

Roger R. Keller

Light and Truth: A Latter-day Saint Guide to World Religions (2012)

This article describes Jewish holy days. Passover celebrates the angel of death passing over the homes of the Israelites, and the Jews remember what the Lord has done for them by eating unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Teaching Old Testament Laws

Robert E. Lund

Religious Educator 8, no. 3 (2007)

The law of the Old Testament has been superseded by Jesus’s law, but it is still the foundation. Within the law laid out in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy are spiritual principles designed to bless us.

The Good Samaritan: A Type and Shadow of the Plan of Salvation

John W. Welch

BYU Studies 38, no. 2 (1999)

The Good Samaritan is more than an admonition to take care of others. It is an impressive allegory of the fall and redemption of mankind. Elements in the parable testify of Jesus as Savior. This article contains a chart suitable for classroom use.

The Great Commandment: Principle or Platitude?

Howard A. Christy

Religious Educator 3, no. 1 (2002)

Jesus stated that the first and great commandment is to love God (Deuteronomy 6:5). The word in Hebrew is hesed, which means love, kindness, and mercy in steadfast and covenantal ways. Our relationship with God is founded on both law and mercy.

The Lord’s Prayers

John W. Welch

Ensign 6, no. 1 (Jan. 1976)

This article examines the Lord’s Prayers as recorded in Matthew 6 and Luke 11, comparing their phrases, structure, and cultural context to determine the authenticity of Matthew’s version.

The Temptations of Christ

Howard W. Hunter

General Conference (Oct. 1976)

Hunter discusses the temptations faced by Jesus, highlighting Satan’s suggestion that Jesus was not the Son of God.

Trust in the Lord: Exodus and Faith

S. Kent Brown

Sperry Symposium Classics: The Old Testament (2005)

Moses learned that he must totally rely on God. God was in control of events: beginning with the fourth plague, he spared the Israelites, distinguishing them from the Egyptians.

Refusing to Worship Today’s Graven Images

Dennis Largey

Ensign 24, no. 2 (Feb. 1994)

The shapes of the idols may have changed since the days of Moses, but the basic principle, allegiance to God above all else, is still the commandment.

"Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord"

Dean L. Larsen

General Conference (Apr. 1991)

The concerns expressed by Moses for his people have been repeated by other prophet leaders through all gospel dispensations. As people apply gospel principles in their lives, their circumstances also improve. The message that echoes to us from the pages of history and the counsels of the Lord and his prophets is to seek first the kingdom of heaven, to clothe the naked, to feed the hungry, and in all things to acknowledge the Lord.

Luke 4:1–13

S. Kent Brown

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

Brown provides a detailed analysis of each verse in the narrative of the tempting of Jesus, exploring its significance and symbolism.

The Nephite and Jewish Practice of Blessing God after Eating One’s Fill

Angela M. Crowell, John A. Tvedtnes

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6, no. 2 (1997)

In Alma 8, Alma eats a meal with Amulek and then after utters a prayer to thank God. While many Christians today are used to offering prayers before meals are eaten, Alma’s behavior matches the Jewish practice of offering prayer in thanksgiving after a meal has been eaten.

Come Follow Me—John 1

Lynne Hilton Wilson

Come Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament (2019)

Wilson provides a verse-by-verse study of John 1, focusing on symbols such as life, light, baptism, and fulfillment of prophecy.

The Curse of the Covenant: The Deuteronomic Curses in the Book of Mormon

T. J. Uriona

BYU Studies 63, no. 2 (2024)

The article explores the Deuteronomic curses in the Book of Mormon, highlighting how these curses, rooted in ancient Near Eastern covenant traditions, influenced the beliefs and narratives of the Book of Mormon people. It emphasizes the connection between covenant fidelity and the consequences of blessings and curses, drawing parallels between the Book of Mormon and the book of Deuteronomy.