Hei Lamed Lamed
“Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.” Psalms 9:11 Hei Lamed Lamed (Hebrew is read backwards) is a meditation for dreaming or entering the dream state. Dreams are a gateway to the subconsciousness. The Lord spoke to many prophets; Joseph of Egypt, Lehi, Omer, Daniel, and Joseph the husband of Mary are but a few (Genesis 37:5; 1 Nephi 1:41 RAV, 8:2 OPV; Either 4:3 RAV, 9:3a OPV; Daniel 7:1; Matthew 1:20). How do we know when what we’ve seen is a dream, just our imaginations, or a vision from the Lord? How can we prepare ourselves to receive a vision in the form of a dream? Hei Lamed Lamed can help. Lamed Lamed (or Lammed or Lamedh) is the twelfth letter of the Hebrew Alphabet. It signifies the number 30. Lamed is translated literally to “learning,” and so that is what it represents.…
A New Understanding of the Restoration
“Be faithful to the spirit of the Restoration, mindful that it is a spirit of adventure, openness, and searching; walk proudly and with a quickened step, be a joyful people, laugh and play and sing, embodying the hope and freedom of the gospel.” -Doctrines of the Saints 2c:12-13
Someone asked what religious tradition I was brought up in and how it helped me grow spiritually and accept other traditions. My response may open a whole new world for you.
One Priesthood
We have been told there is one priesthood, and that it has been divided into two parts: the Lower or Levitical, and the High Priesthood. Why this division? It is truly divided?
YHVH
Revelation received by David Ferriman November 12, 2019. People had been debating the correct pronunciation of “YHVH.” David had been pronouncing it “Yahweh,” while others were pronouncing it “Jehovah.” After this revelation was received David began to pronounce it “Yahvah,” (Yah-VAH) placing an “a” after the “Y” and the “V” consonants. This was by inspiration, but not revelation as not to take sides in the debate. In this revelation the meaning of YHVH is given, but not the pronunciation.
History of the Fellowship
The Church of Christ was an unorganized restorational movement while Joseph Smith Jr. divined the Book of Mormon. (Read the story of this restoration in the Book of Avahr.) The Church of Christ was formally organized on April 6, 1830, the first year of the latter-day jubilee. The young church went through many changes, growing line upon line, precept upon precept.
Free Will
Many say that the greatest gift God has given us is the Atonement of Christ. This makes sense, as it is this atonement that grants us the Grace that offers us salvation. However, until we accept it, this grace is merely that—and offering. Perhaps then, the greatest gift God has granted us is the freedom to choose for ourselves.
Avoiding Fornication
To understand God’s view of fornication, we must understand the relationship between God and the Church. In the Scriptures, God is the Groom. The Church (all of us) is the Bride.
Revelation to the Elect Lady
Revelation received by the First Elder, David; October 13, 2019 in Chillicothe, Missouri. This revelation was voted on and sustained as canon for use in the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship by the Assembly of Saints April 6, 2020.
Wearing the Shield of Faith
“After these things the Word of the YHVH came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” -Genesis 15:1
In the scriptures we are taught to put on the armor of God (see Ephesians 6:10-18). One part of this armor is the Shield of Faith. This is not a metaphorical shield, but a literal shield, a spiritual tool available to use through the power of God; the priesthood.
Sefirot, Chakra, and the Five Graces
At length Rabbi Simeon spake, and said: “As a lily amongst the thorns.” This word lily, what doth it mean and symbolize? It symbolizes the congregation of Israel.” -Zohar, the Lily
The Sefirot withing the Tree of Life represent various parts of the body. Alone, they are incomplete. Adding the chakra, energy points that run from the brain down to the spine, and parts of the body and adds to our understanding. In Mormon Kabbalah we have unique understanding of the chakra thanks to Apostle Victoria’s revelation from the Divine Feminine. She added to our understanding by introducing us to the Five Graces. Combining the traditional chakra with the new wisdom adds to our knowledge to begin to complete our understanding.
Endowed from on High
The term “endow” or “endowment” can be found a number of times in Doctrines of the Saints. Like all gifts of the Spirit, they are given line upon line, and taught precept upon precept. But, what does this mean?
The Tallit and the Gospel
“And the High Priests and High Priestesses, these shall wear a tallit, which is to say a prayer shawl with tzitzit, or fringe.” -Doctrines of the Saints 114:30
When seeking the will of the Lord in regards to head coverings for the Saints when wearing the Robes of the Priesthood, I received a revelation that mentioned the tallit. This revelation spoke of the High Priests and High Priestesses wearing this prayer shawl, but what is the tallit?