To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
Once upon a time there were two trees that sat in the middle of a beautiful garden. One tree was forbidden to eat from. But when that forbidden tree’s fruit had been eaten, the other tree became forbidden. The fruit of the first tree, The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, brought death into […]
This is part 5 and the final part of a multiple part posting. Please read PART 1, PART 2, PART 3, and PART 4 to get all the background. The Menorah is the Tree of Life. As we know, the facade of the Salt Lake Temple is full of symbolism. Even its spires represent something. […]
This is PART 4 of a multiple part posting, please read PART 1, PART 2, and PART 3 to get the background. In this part, let us discuss the significance of numbers. There are four numbers represented in the menorah symbol. They are the number 7 for the seven branches of the tree, the number […]
This is PART 3 of a multiple part posting, please read PART 1 and PART 2 to get the background. The menorah candle branch tops were cup-shaped in order that olive oil could be poured into them with a wick. The candles were oil lamps rather than wax candles. This is very significant. Oil is […]
This is PART 2 of a multiple part posting, please read PART 1 to get the background. The dividing of the heifer, goat, and ram into two pieces was symbolic of the covenant God makes between Him and each one of us. Hence, the two divided pieces represent one piece as God and the other piece […]
PART 1 This is the first part of a multiple parts posting to take the time to explain the symbolism of the menorah for Latter-day Saints. H G R R G H H = Heifer, G = Goat, R = Ram The menorah symbol is actually a representation of the Tree of Life. It really does look like […]
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