Section 7-9

Ok first I want to say how cool it is we have these revelations that answer questions about gospel stuff! Like section 7 is the truth about John, and now we know he is still on earth just like the 3 Nephites (v1-3). Plus we know that The Lord had to tell Peter he was still blessed for desiring to return to Him (v5).

So back story for section 8-9 is basically that Oliver Cowdery has been scribing for Joseph and now wants to try himself, so they ask. He is granted this gift because of his faithful intent and righteous desire in section 8. Then in section 9, we find out that he did a little but no longer has the gift because he feared and now must be content to just scribe (v11).

I really enjoyed the guidance given to Oliver about how to ask for help from God. First we study out in our mind so when we ask we have a specific question. Then we will get an answer as a burning feeling in our bosom if it is right, and not that feeling if it is wrong. I have major decisions in my life that I've had this experience but it's been a while so I want to reconnect by working again to answer my important questions for where my life will go now.