The Christmas Story: Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus from a Personal Perspective is a touching and essential telling of the familiar Christmas story. Focusing on the personal lives of John the Baptist, Joseph, Mary, the prophet Nephi in America, and the Baby Jesus, it reminds us of the extraordinary faith and sacrifices of these key characters in the Nativity narrative. Readers will be amazed at the faith and charity of Joseph toward Mary before he knew anything at all about the divine source of her conception. They will be touched by the faith and obedience of the very young virgin Mary despite the threat of rejection and death. They will be inspired by the faith of Nephi as he prayed from the coming of the Messiah to save the lives of his people in the Americas. And they will gain a new appreciation of the condescension of the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace, in allowing Himself to be born in such a mean and lowly and filthy place. Dr. Randal S. Chase, a veteran CES and Institute instructor, provides insights into these events that cannot be found anywhere else, and he does so in a relaxed and understandable style. Readers will find themselves gaining insights and understanding about this story of the Birth of Jesus that have eluded them before. The cover features the beautiful painting of the “Journey to Bethlehem” by Joseph Brickey.  The contents of this book on the Christmas Story are taken from Volume 10, New Testament Study Guide, Pt.1, and Volume 3, Book of Mormon  Study Guide, Pt. 3. Dr. Chase has also released 12 volumes under the series title Making Precious Things Plain, that includes 3 volumes each on the Book of Mormon, Church History, the Old Testament, and the New Testament.  Table of Contents:  Ch.    Title                                                                                 Scripture Refs                                                  1.  Introduction 2.  John the Baptist 3.  Joseph the Carpenter 4.  Mary the Mother of God 5.  Annunciation in America 6.  The Birth and Childhood of Jesus

The Christmas Story: Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus From a Personal Perspective

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Chase, Randal S.

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1 Nephi through Mosiah. This volume is the first of three on the Book of Mormon. It covers 1st Nephi through the Book of Mosiah. This includes the journey of Lehi and his family across the Arabian Peninsula to Bountiful. It follows them on to the promised land, where the Nephites and Lamanites separated. It contains the marvelous prophesies of Lehi, Nephi, and Jacob. We then read remarks from the book’s editor in the words of Mormon, and follow the Nephites until their establishment in the land of Zarahemla under King Mosiah. In all, it covers 508 years of Nephite history up until about 92 BC when the book of Alma began. The cover features a beautiful photograph of the Land Bountiful taken by Scot Facer Proctor.Table of Contents:Ch. Title Scripture Refs 1. Intro to the Book of Mormon: Keystone 2. Revelation, Obedience, &amp; Brass Plates (1 Nephi 1–7)3. The Meaning of the Tree of life (1 Nephi 8–12, 15)4. Nephi’s Prophetic Visions (1 Nephi 12–14)5. The Journey to the New World (1 Nephi 16–22)6. Lehi’s Final Blessings and Teachings (2 Nephi 1–2)7. Joseph &amp; Restoration; Nephites Depart (2 Nephi 3–5)8. The Early Teachings of Jacob (2 Nephi 6–10)** Interpreting Isaiah (1Ne20–21;2Ne7–8;Isa48–51)9. Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (2 Ne 11–24; Isa 2–14)10. The Prophecies of Nephi (2 Nephi 25–30)11. The Doctrine of Christ (2 Nephi 31–33)12. Jacob’s Teachings at the Temple (Jacob 1–4)13. Zenos’ Allegory of the Olive Trees (Jacob 5–7)14. Prayer; God’s Foreknowledge (Enos,Jarom,Omni,W.Mormon)15. King Benjamin’s Final Sermon (Mosiah 1–3)16. The People’s Great Conversion (Mosiah 4–6)17. Zeniff &amp; Noah in the Land of Nephi (Mosiah 7-11)18. Abinadi’s Message and Death (Mosiah 12-17)19. Nephite Bondage and Liberation (Mosiah 18-24)** Special chapter providing additional information

Book of Mormon Study Guide, Pt. 1: 1 Nephi to Mosiah (Making Precious Things Plain)

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The Book of Alma. This volume is the second of three on the Book of Mormon. It covers the last chapters of Mosiah and all of the book of Alma. It begins with the story of the conversion of Alma the Younger. We learn of the beginning of the reign of the judges. Then we follow the missionary efforts of Alma and Amulek in the land of Zarahemla, followed by the missions of the sons of Mosiah to the Lamanites in the Land of Nephi. We follow the fate of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies. We read Alma’s letters to his sons, including an in-depth discussion of the Great Plan of Happiness. Then we finish with the stories of Captain Moroni and Helaman’s stripling warriors. In all, it covers 67 years of Nephite history from 130 to 63 BC when the book of Helaman began. The cover features a beautiful painting of “The Title of Liberty,” by Joseph Brickey.Table of Contents:Ch. Title Scripture Refs 20. Alma’s Conversion (Mosiah25-28,Alma36)21. Reign of Judges Begins (Mosiah 29, Alma 1-4)22. Alma’s Spiritual Checklist (Alma 5-7)23. Alma &amp; Amulek in Ammonihah (Alma 8-12)24. Priesthood, Persecution, Prophecy (Alma 13-16)25. The Missions of the Sons of Mosiah (Alma 17–22)26. Book of Mormon Geography/Anti-Nephi-Lehies (Alma 22–29)27. Korihor and the Zoramites (Alma 30–31)28. Nourishing the Word with Faith (Alma 32–35)29. Alma’s Letters to His Sons (Alma 36–39)30. The Great Plan of Happiness (Alma 40–42)31. Captain Moroni and the Causes of War (Alma 43–52)32. Stripling Warriors/Moroni-Pahoran Letters (Alma 53-63)

Book of Mormon Study Guide, Pt. 2: The Book of Alma (Making Precious Things Plain)

Helaman through Moroni. This volume is the third of three on the Book of Mormon. It covers the Book of Helaman through the Book of Moroni. This includes the period of great wickedness just prior to the coming of Christ. We read of the missions of Nephi and Lehi, followed by Samuel the Lamanite. The signs of Christ’s birth and death are given, followed by their fulfillment. Great destruction occurs on the American continent, and only the righteous survive in the Land of Bountiful. Christ appears to the Nephites, teaches and heals them, organizes His Church and ordains 12 disciples to lead them. After His departure, a Zion people live in peace for many years, then decline again into great wickedness. We read of the final days of the Nephites in the writings of Mormon and Moroni. We also read about the Jaredites, who were the first to inherit the land, long before Lehi’s family arrived. In all, it covers 2,000 years of Jaredite history, and 469 years of Nephite history from 52 BC to 421 AD when the book of Moroni closes. The cover features a beautiful painting titled “Behold Your Little Ones,” by Del Parson.Table of Contents:Ch. Title Scripture Refs 33. Gadianton Robbers &amp; Ministry of Nephi/Lehi (Helaman 1–5)34. The Nephite Pride Cycle (Helaman 6–12)35. Samuel the Lamanite (Helaman 13–16)36. Nephi Departs; Christ Is Born (3 Nephi 1–7)37. Great Destruction &amp; Christ Appears (3 Nephi 8-11)38. Christ Teaches the Beatitudes (3 Nephi 12-15)39. Christ Heals, Blesses, and Prays (3 Nephi 17-19)40. Christ Teaches About the Gathering (3 Nephi 16,20-21)41. Christ Expounds the Scriptures (3 Nephi 22-26)42. Christ Departs; Zion Established &amp; Declines (3 Ne 27-30, 4 Ne)43. Mormon’s Final Teachings (Mormon1-6, Moroni9)44. Moroni Finishes Mormon’s Record (Mormon 7-9)45. The Brother of Jared (Ether 1-6)46. Jaredites in the Promised Land (Ether 7-15)47. Moroni’s Teachings &amp; Instructions on Ordinances (Moroni 1-6)48. Moroni’s Final Witness and Testimony (Moroni 7-8, 10)

Book of Mormon Study Guide, Pt. 3: Helaman to Moroni (Making Precious Things Plain)

Church History 1831 to 1844. This volume is the second of three on Church History and the Doctrine and Covenants. It covers Church history during the Kirtland and Missouri periods, including a series of breathtaking revelations on temples, the Plan of Salvation, the three kingdoms of glory, the Second Coming, principles of priesthood power, the Word of Wisdom, and the Law of the Church. We also learn about fasting, tithing, missionary work, and enduring to the end. We go with the Prophet Joseph Smith and Saints through the crucible of trials in Missouri and Liberty Jail. Then we follow them on to Nauvoo, where the Kingdom rose again on the Mississippi River, work for the dead was introduced, and the law of celestial marriage was revealed. Again, persecution raised its ugly head, ending in the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith at Carthage. In all, it covers 11 years of Church History, and covers sections 100-135 of the Doctrine and Covenants. The cover features “Brother Joseph,” a beautiful portrait of the Prophet Joseph Smith, by David Lindsley.Table of Contents:Ch. Title Scripture Refs ** KIRTLAND &amp; MISSOURI PERIOD (Cont'd.)17. Law of the Fast &amp; Law of Tithing (1831, 1838)(D&amp;C 59;119;120)18. The Kirtland Temple (1835-36)(D&amp;C 95; 109-110)19. Our Father's Plan of Salvation (1830-1843)(D&amp;C 19;29;58;76;88;93; 128;131;137-138)20. Visions of the Kingdoms of Glory (1832-36)(D&amp;C 76;131-132;137)21. Looking for the Second Coming (1831-39)(D&amp;C 29;34;45;88;101;133)22. The Word of Wisdom (1833)(D&amp;C 89; 49)23. Learning by Experience &amp; Faith (1833)(D&amp;C 88)24. Avoiding Apostasy/Enduring to the End (1830-31)(D&amp;C 26;28;43;50;52)25. Principles of Priesthood Power (1830)(D&amp;C 84; 121)26. Taking the Gospel to the World(D&amp;C 42;88;112)27. Saints Must Be Tried Like Abraham (1829-30)(D&amp;C 101;103;105)28. Revelations from Liberty Jail (1831)(D&amp;C 121-122)** THE NAUVOO PERIOD29. The Kingdom Rises in Nauvoo (1839-42)(D&amp;C 124)30. Work for the Dead Begins (1840-42)(D&amp;C 2;124;127-128;JS-H 36-39)31. Eternal Marriage &amp; Sealings (1843-44)(D&amp;C 131-132)32. The Martyrdom at Carthage (1844)(D&amp;C 135)** Special chapter providing additional information

Church History Study Guide, Pt. 2: 1831-1844 (Making Precious Things Plain)

Latter-Day Prophets Since 1844. This volume is the third of three on Church History and the Doctrine and Covenants. It covers Church history during the administration of all of its Prophet-Prophets since Joseph Smith. It begins with the succession of the Apostles after Joseph Smith’s martyrdom, the building of the Nauvoo Temple, and the trek to the west of the Latter-day Saint pioneers. We follow them through Iowa, Winter Quarters, and on to Utah. We witness the colonization of the state of Deseret, while the rest of the country suffered from Civil War. Then we follow events through the administrations of all of the 19th-Century, 20th-Century, and 21st-Century prophets from John Taylor to Thomas S. Monson. We become familiar with the early lives, missions, marriages, and callings of each of these prophets, seeing how the Lord prepared them for the particular time that they led the Church. We finish with a look toward the future as we await the Second Coming of our Lord. The cover features a beautiful photograph of the Salt Lake Temple, taken at dusk during the Christmas season from the roof of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.Table of Contents:Ch. Title Scripture Refs ** THE NAUVOO PERIOD (Cont'd.)33a. Keys &amp; Apostolic Succession (1844-46)(D&amp;C 107)33b. The Nauvoo Temple (1846)** PIONEERS TO THE WEST34. Pioneers Across Iowa (1846)(D&amp;C 136)35. Winter Quarters &amp; the Trek West (1846-473)(D&amp;C 136)** REFUGE IN UTAH36. Colonization &amp; Refuge from War (1847-67)37. President Brigham Young's Final Decade (1867-77)38. President John Taylor (1877-87)39. President Wilford Woodruff (1887-98)(OD 1)40. President Lorenzo Snow (1898-1901)** THE 20TH CENTURY CHURCH41. President Joseph F. Smith (1901-18)(D&amp;C 138)42. President Heber J. Grant (1918-45)43. President George Albert Smith (1945-51)44. President David O. McKay (1951-70)45. President Joseph Fielding Smith (1970-72)46. President Harold B. Lee (1972-73)47. President Spencer W. Kimball (1973-85)(OD 2)48. President Ezra Taft Benson (1985-94)49. President Howard W. Hunter (1994-95)** THE 21ST CENTURY CHURCH50. President Gordon B. Hinckley (1995-2008)51. President Thomas S. Monson (2008- )** Special chapter providing additional information

Church History Study Guide Pt. 3: Latter-Day Prophets Since 1844

The Infinite Atonement / The Acts of the Apostles. This volume is the second of three on the New Testament. It discusses the final year of the Savior’s ministry, His prophecies of the Last Days and the 2nd Coming, the Last Supper, His atonement in Gethsemane, His torture, crucifixion and death on Calvary, followed by His mission to the spirit world, His resurrection, His 40-day ministry among the Apostles, and His ascension into heaven. We follow the early ministry of the Apostles as they lead the Church during a period of rapid growth. From the day of Pentecost to the calling of Saul, we see the Gospel taken to all the world, including the Gentiles as well as the Jews. The cover features the classic image of “The Last Supper” painted by Carl Heinrich Bloch in 1890. Table of Contents: Ch. Title Scripture Refs ** THIRD YEAR OF JESUS’ MINISTRY (Cont’d.) 16. The Good Shepherd (Lk10;Jn9-10) 17. Wordly vs. Spiritual Wealth (Mt19;Mk10,12; Lk12-14,19) 18. Humility; Service; Gratitude; Finding the Lost (Mt20;Lk14-17) 19. Saving Power of Faith; Raising Lazarus (Lk16-19;Jn11) ** THE WEEK OF ATONING SACRIFICE 20. Condemning Priesthood Hypocrisy (Mt21-23;Mk11-12; Lk19-21;Jn12) 21. Signs of the Second Coming (Mt24;JS-Matthew) 22. Parables of the Latter-Day Kingdom (Mt25) 23. The Last Supper & First Sacrament (Mt26;Lk22;Jn13) 24. Holy Spirit & Great Intercessory Prayer (Jn14-17) 25. The Atonement in Gethsemane (Mt26-27;Mk14-15; Lk22-23;Jn17-19) 26. Jesus’ Crucifixion & Death (Mt26-27;Mk14-15; Lk22-23;Jn18-19) ** RESURRECTED; 40-DAY MINISTRY; ASCENSION 27a. The Resurrection of Christ (Mt28;Lk24;Jn20-21) 27b. Jesus’s 40-Day Ministry & Ascension ** THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 28. Witnesses of His Glory (Acts 1-5) ** Whence the Apostles? 29. Growing Church; Saul’s Conversion (Acts 6-9) 30a. Welcoming the Gentiles (Acts 10-12) APPENDIX ** Life & Ministry of Christ, Chronological List of Events ** Paul’s Life & Ministry, Chronological List of Events ** Special chapters providing additional information

New Testament Study Guide, Pt. 2: The Infinite Atonement / Acts of the Apostles (Making Precious Things Plain)

Making Isaiah Plain is an essential new study guide for the challenging words of the man who Nephi called “the Prophet,” and whose teachings the Savior commanded us to read. A companion to the study of Isaiah in the Old Testament and in the Book of Mormon, this volume is without question, the most helpful guide to Isaiah available today. Dr. Randal S. Chase, a veteran CES and Institute instructor, provides insights into the culture, language, meaning, and chronology of the writings of Isaiah in a relaxed and understandable style. The stories, quotes, examples, maps and illustrations are unequaled in any other reference guide of its kind in print today. Readers will find themselves gaining insights and understanding from Isaiah that have eluded them before. The cover features the famous 1896 woodcut/painting of Isaiah by Gustave Doré.Table of Contents:Ch. Title Scripture Refs **Understanding Isaiah36a.Isaiah Pt. 1: Messiah, Scattering, RestorationIsaiah 1-1236b.Isaiah Pt. 2: A Voice of Warning and Lucifer's FallIsaiah 13-2337.Isaiah Pt. 3: The Latter Days and the 2nd ComingIsaiah 24-3538.Isaiah Pt. 4: Hezekiah, Redemption, God of IsraelIsaiah 36-4739.Isaiah Pt. 5: The Gathering &amp; the MessiahIsaiah 48-5440.Isaiah Pt. 6: The Last Days and the MillenniumIsaiah 55-66** Special chapter providing additional information

Making Isaiah Plain: An Old Testament Study Guide for the Book of Isaiah (Making Precious Things Plain)

1 De Nefi a Mosíah. Este volumen Este volumen es el primero de tres sobre el Libro de Mormón. Cubre desde el primer Nefi hasta el Libro de Mosíah. Incluye el viaje de Lehi y su familia a la tierra de la Abundancia a través de la Península Arábiga. Los sigue a la tierra prometida, donde los Nefitas y los Lamanitas se separaron. Contiene las maravillosas profecías de Lehi, Nefi y Jacob. Leemos comentarios del editor del libro, en palabras de Mormón, y seguimos a los Nefitas hasta su establecimiento en la tierra de Zarahemla bajo el rey Mosíah. En total, abarca 508 años de historia Nefita hasta el año 92 DC, cuando comenzó el libro de Alma. La cubierta exhibe una hermosa fotografía de la Tierra de la Abundancia de Scot Facer Proctor.Tabla de contenidos:1. Introducción al Libro de Mormón: Keystone2. Revelación, Obediencia, y Placas de Bronce (1 Nefi 1-7)3. El significado del Árbol de la Vida (1 Nefi 8-12, 15)4. Visiones proféticas de Nefi (1 Nefi 12-14)5. El viaje al Nuevo Mundo (1 Nefi 16-22)6. Bendiciones y Enseñanzas Finales de Lehi (2 Nefi 1-2) 7. Joseph y Restauración; Salida de los Nefitas (2 Nefi 3-5)8. Las primeras enseñanzas de Jacob (2 Nefi 6-10)** Interpretación de Isaías (1Ne20-21; 2Ne7-8; Isa48-51)9. Isaías en el Libro de Mormón (2 Nefi 11-24; Isa 2-14)10. Las profecías de Nefi (2 Nefi 25-30)11. La doctrina de Cristo (2 Nefi 31-33)12. Enseñanzas de Jacob en el Templo (Jacob 1-4)13. La alegoría de Zenós de los Árboles de Olivos (Jacob 5-7)14. La Oración, la presciencia de Dios (Enós, Jarom, Omni, W. Mormon)15. Último sermón del rey Benjamín (Mosíah 1-3)16. La Gran Conversión del Pueblo (Mosíah 4-6)17. Zeniff y Noé en la tierra de Nefi (Mosíah 7-11)18. Mensaje y Muerte de Abinadí (Mosíah 12-17)19. Servidumbre y Liberación Nefita (Mosíah 18-24)

Guía de estudio del Libro de Mormón, parte 1: De 1 Nefi a Mosíah (Haciendo las cosas preciosas simples) (Spanish Edition)

El Libro de Alma. Este volumen es el segundo de tres sobre el Libro de Mormón. Cubre los últimos capítulos de Mosíah y todo el libro de Alma. Se inicia con la historia de la conversión de Alma el Joven. Aprendemos sobre los comienzos del gobierno de los jueces. Luego seguimos los esfuerzos misioneros de Alma y Amulek en la tierra de Zarahemla, seguidos de las misiones de los hijos de Mosíah a los Lamanitas en la tierra de Nefi. Seguimos el destino de los Anti-Nefi-Lehitas. Leemos las cartas de Alma a sus hijos, incluyendo una profunda discusión del Gran Plan de Salvación. Por último, terminaremos con las historias del Capitán Moroni y los jóvenes guerreros de Helamán. En total, abarca 67 años de historia Nefita desde130 hasta 63 DC, cuando comenzó el libro de Helamán. La cubierta exhibe una hermosa pintura de "El Título de la Libertad", de Joseph Brickey.Tabla de contenidos:Cap. Título (Refs. a las Escrituras)20Conversión de Alma (Mosíah 25-28, Alma36)21Comienza el Reinado de los Jueces (Mosíah 29, Alma 1-4)22Lista Espiritual de Alma (Alma 5-7)23Alma y Amulek en Ammoníah (Alma 8-12)24Sacerdocio, Persecución, Profecía (Alma 13-16)25Las Misiones de los Hijos de Mosíah (Alma 17-22)26Libro de Mormón Geografía / Anti-Nefi-Lehitas (Alma 22-29)27Korihor y los Zoramitas (Alma 30-31)28Nutrir la Palabra con la Fe (Alma 32-35)29Cartas de Alma a sus hijos (Alma 36-39)30El Gran Plan de Salvación (Alma 40-42)31El Capitán Moroni y las Causas de la Guerra (Alma 43-52)32Los Jóvenes Guerreros / Cartas de Moroni-Pahorán (Alma 53-63)

Guía de estudio del Libro de Mormón, parte 2: El Libro de Alma (Haciendo las cosas preciosas simples) (Spanish Edition)

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