HARMONY of S-K-C VIII

This is the eighth and final part of my Harmony of the material in 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, and parts of Isaiah and Jeremiah: Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles Part VIII.

These twenty-one pages contain parts of 2 Kings (chapters 20-25), 2 Chronicles (chapters 32-36), Isaiah (chapter 39), and Jeremiah (chapter 52). Pages 242 to 248 in the original are not included in this version.

“[The] teachings of the Book of Mormon expand our vision and enlarge our understanding of the all-encompassing love of God and the universal effect of His Atonement for all men everywhere,” Dallin H. Oaks

6000 TO 5000 BC

This 57th post is an outline of information about the period from 6000 to 5000 BC.

These Outlines of Prehistory are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

The Book of Mormon “tells us of the plain and precious truths of the gospel, . . . (and) the reality and divinity of Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice for all mankind.” L. Tom Perry

CHIASMS IN I & II CHRONICLES

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 30, "Come to the House of the Lord".

The Gospel Doctrine lessons leave out 1 Chronicles. This lesson includes material from 2 Chronicles 29-34.

Solomon, David, and Josiah, the three greatest kings of Judah.
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Anglican Church.

Watch a Mormon Channel video: Josiah and the Book of the Law.

See my article, Chiasms in 1 & 2 Chronicles.

“The Book of Mormon has come forth to remind us of the covenants of the Lord, to the convincing of all ‘that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations.’” Dallin H. Oaks

HARMONY of S-K-C VII

This is the seventh of eight parts of my Harmony of the material in 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, and parts of Isaiah and Jeremiah: Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles Part VII.

These thirty pages contain parts of 2 Kings (chapters 13-20), 2 Chronicles (chapters 25-32), and Isaiah (chapters 36-38).

"Every Latter-Day Saint should make the study of (The Book of Mormon) a lifetime pursuit. Otherwise he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life." Ezra Taft Benson.

7000 TO 6000 BC

This 54th post is an outline of information about the period from 7000 to 6000 BC.

These Outlines of Prehistory are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

"Do you want to improve relationships in your family? . . . Read the Book of Mormon!" Russell M. Nelson.

CHIASMS IN II KINGS

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 29, "He Took Up . . . the Mantle of Elijah".

This lesson includes material from II Kings 2, 5, and 6.

2 Kings 2:11-13. "And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him,"

See my article, Chiasms in II Kings.

"From the Book of Mormon we learn how disciples of Christ live in times of war. From the Book of Mormon we see the evils of secret combinations portrayed in graphic and chilling reality. In the Book of Mormon we find lessons for dealing with persecution and apostasy. We learn much about how to do missionary work. And more than anywhere else, we see in the Book of Mormon the dangers of materialism and setting our hearts on the things of the world. Can anyone doubt that this book was meant for us and that in it we find great power, great comfort, and great protection?" Ezra Taft Benson

HARMONY of S-K-C VI

This is the sixth of eight parts of my Harmony of the material in 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, and parts of Isaiah and Jeremiah: Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles Part VI.

These thirty pages contain parts of 2 Kings (chapters 1-13), and 2 Chronicles (chapters 21-24).

"If you are not reading the Book of Mormon each day, please do so! If you will read it prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the Holy Ghost will manifest its truth to you." Thomas S. Monson.

8000 TO 7000 BC

This 51st post is an outline of information about the period from 8000 to 7000 BC.

These Outlines of Prehistory are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

"The Book of Mormon will change your life. It will fortify you against the evils of our day. It will bring spirituality into your life that no other book will. It will be the most important book you will read in preparation for a mission and for life. A young man or woman who knows and loves the Book of Mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony of its truthfulness, and who applies its teachings will be able to stand against the wiles of the devil and that youth will be a mighty tool in the hands of the Lord." Ezra Taft Benson

CHIASMS IN I KINGS III

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 28, "After the Fire a Still Small Voice".

This is the third lesson from 1 Kings and has material from 1 Kings 17 – 19. I found several graphical representations of the contest between Elijah and the Priests of Baal. I like this one the best. It is from the English Standard Version (ESV) Family Devotional Bible.

See my article, Chiasms in I Kings. This contains all the chiasms in I Kings and is being used in the posts for Gospel Doctrine lessons 26, 27, and 28.

"In a most miraculous and singular way, the Book of Mormon teaches us of Jesus Christ and His gospel." Russell M. Nelson.

HARMONY OF S-K-C V

This is the fifth of eight parts of my Harmony of the material in 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, and parts of Isaiah and Jeremiah: Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles Part V.

These thirty pages contain parts of 1 Kings (chapters 15-22), 2 Kings (chapter 1), and 2 Chronicles (chapters 13-21).

As always, I encourage you to make daily study of the Book of Mormon an important part of your life. "The Book of Mormon is truly the word of God. It contains the answers to life's most compelling questions. It teaches the doctrine of Christ. It expands and clarifies many of the "plain and precious" truths that were lost through centuries of time and numerous translations of the Bible." Russell M. Nelson.

9000 TO 8000 BC

This 48th post is an outline of information about the period from 9000 to 8000 BC.

These Outlines of Prehistory are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

Read your Book of Mormon. Pray about it. "Those who have read the Book of Mormon prayerfully have come to know by a power beyond their natural senses that it is true, that it contains the word of God." Gordon B. Hinckley.

CHIASMS IN I KINGS II

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 27, The Influence of Wicked and Righteous Leaders.

This is the second of three lessons from 1 Kings and includes material from 1 Kings 12-14 and 2 Chronicles 17:1-10 & 20:1-30.

Phillip Medhurst (1948-): The prophet Ahijah the
Shilonite reproves the idolatry of King Jeroboam.

See my article, Chiasms in I Kings. This contains all the chiasms in I Kings and is being used in the posts for Gospel Doctrine lessons 26, 27, and 28.

"The Book of Mormon is a gift from God to all humankind." Russell M. Nelson.

HARMONY OF S-K-C IV

This is the fourth of eight parts of my Harmony of the material in 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, and parts of Isaiah and Jeremiah: Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles Part IV.

These thirty pages contain parts of 1 Kings (chapters 7-15), 1 Chronicles (chapters 3-9), and 2 Chronicles (chapters 1, and 9-13).

As always, I encourage you to make daily study of the Book of Mormon an important part of your life.

"Study of the Book of Mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose—to testify of Jesus Christ." Russell M. Nelson.