Pearls from the Sand

Scripture citations

1. Genesis 22:17

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   Abraham found great favor from the Lord because of his obedience to whatsoever the Lord commanded him.

   Alludes to High confidence

2. Galatians 3:29

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   if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise”

   Quote High confidence

3. Doctrine and Covenants 29:7

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   “Ye are called to bring to pass the gathering of mine elect; for mine elect hear my voice and harden not their hearts”

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4. Matthew 13:45

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   “Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it” (Matt.

   Alludes to High confidence

5. Doctrine and Covenants 60:2

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   “And it shall come to pass, if they are not more faithful unto me, it shall be taken away, even that which they have” (D&C 60:2–3).

   Alludes to High confidence

6. Psalms 20

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   At Jim’s baptism, he asked me, his bishop, “What do you want me to do?” I took Jim to my office and talked about the Church, teaching him about the priesthood and what the Lord would have him do as a member of the Church.

   Alludes to High confidence

7. Ephesians 2:19

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   Ward members wrapped their arms around Brother Hueston and made sure that he was a fellow citizen “with the saints, and of the household of God” (Eph.

   Alludes to High confidence

8. Moroni 6:4

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   Ward members wrapped their arms around Brother Hueston and made sure that he was a fellow citizen “with the saints, and of the household of God” (Eph.

   Alludes to High confidence

9. Doctrine and Covenants 38:40

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   “And let your preaching be the warning voice, every man to his neighbor, in mildness and in meekness” (D&C 38:40–41).

   Alludes to High confidence

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1. Jesus the Christ

   Chapter 19: “He Spake Many Things unto Them in Parables”

   1 shared verse

   • Matthew 13:45

     In this talk:

     Open paragraph (Matt. 13:45)

     In Jesus the Christ:

     Open paragraph (a)

     “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”a

2. The Articles of Faith

   Article 1

   1 shared verse

   • Doctrine and Covenants 29:7

     In this talk:

     Open paragraph (D&C 29:7)

     In The Articles of Faith:

     Open paragraph (D&C 29:7)

     The Lord revealed that the “center place” of the latter-day city of Zion will be Independence, Missouri, (see D&C 57:1–3).