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The parable of the nobleman and the olive trees is unique to the Doctrine and Covenants, though it shares similarities with parables taught by Isaiah and Jesus Christ (see Isaiah 5:1–7; Matthew 21:33–46). The Lord used the parable to explain why the Saints had been driven from the land of Zion and to reveal His will concerning Zion’s redemption.
- Doctrine and Covenants 38
Section 38. Revelation given through Joseph Smith the...
- Doctrine and Covenants 38
- Bruce R. McConkie, Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, vol. 1, The Gospels (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1974), 283.
- Warren S. Kissinger, The Parables of Jesus: A History of Interpretation and Bibliography (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow, 1979), xi.
- How parables should be defined, classified, and interpreted has been rigorously debated. The definition I offer works well for the parables discussed in this paper, but as Klyne R. Snodgrass reminds us, “Every parable must be approached in its own right and not assumed to look like or function like other parables.”
- Boyd K. Packer, “Principles of Teaching and Learning,” Ensign, June 2007, 86.
26 And in that day the enmity of man, and the enmity of beasts, yea, the enmity of all flesh, shall cease from before my face. 27 And in that day whatsoever any man shall ask, it shall be given unto him. 28 And in that day Satan shall not have power to tempt any man. 29 And there shall be no sorrow because there is no death.
Section 38. Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Fayette, New York, January 2, 1831. The occasion was a conference of the Church. 1–6, Christ created all things; 7–8, He is in the midst of His Saints, who will soon see Him; 9–12, All flesh is corrupted before Him; 13–22, He has reserved a land of promise for His Saints ...
Doctrine and Covenants 101:81-101 of the revelation the Lord references the parable of the woman and the unjust judge, found in Luke 18:1–8. The parable can be interpreted in different ways, but the parable’s central message seems to be to continue enduring when engaged in a just cause. Like the unjust judge, the unjust officials in ...
Jan 4, 2022 · A common description of a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. For a time in His ministry, Jesus relied heavily on parables. He told many of them; in fact, according to Mark 4:34a, “He did not say anything to them without using a parable.” There are about 35 of Jesus’ parables recorded in the Synoptic Gospels.
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Casey Paul Griffiths (LDS Scholar) With the Restoration of the true Church of Jesus Christ, there is new hope and a new harvest of wheat to be gathered. The “harvest” symbolizes the day of Christ’s return in glory to the earth. Until that day, God allows the wheat and tares to grow alongside each other. The Lord even goes so far as to say ...
