Section 27-28

Well these were interesting! So section 27 basically says not to use wine in the sacrament which is why we use water. But what's cool about it is in v2 when it says: it mattereth not what ye shall eat or drink if ye do it remembering Christ's body which was laid down and Christ's blood which was shed for the remission of our sins. So technically we could be using cake for bread and apple juice for water! A little far fetched but it's funny to think about, the only parameters that were set was that we not partake of strong drink unless we make it ourselves (v3-4). 

I've always enjoyed the armor of God because each part has a purpose and tells us how to put it on so it can protect us (v15-18). Loins (like under armor protection) gained by truth, breastplate by righteousness, feet by preparing peace, shield by faith, helmet by gaining salvation, and a sword through Christ spirit. I think there are many cool things about that such as everything being defensive accept for Christ spirit! We wouldn't last long if we couldn't fight back our enemy and Christ allows that to happy because he fights for ous constantly. 

I don't really remember this story from seminary but there's this guy who was deceived by the devil (v11) to think he is recieving revelation for the church through a stone. Oliver Cowdery actually believes this and is told through section 28 how ridiculous that is because only Joseph Smith can receive revelation for the church (v2). Just as the bishop receives revelation for a ward, my father receives revelation for my family, and the prophet receives revelation for the whole church. It is not the place of anyone else to command them in the responsibilities (v6). If they fail they will be replaced (v7).