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Words are powerful. By changing a single word, the entire meaning of a message can be obscured or misdirected. God knew the power of words when He inspired the authors and translators of His divine messages in scripture. By carefully studying why certain words were used in scripture, we will find a deep ocean of interpretation and personal application.
Come Follow Me: Words of the Week is the perfect introduction to a richer understanding of God's words. Prominent Latter-day Saint speaker, author, and educator Eric Richards clearly explains the etymology, exegesis, historical background, and modern revelations of significant words from the scriptures. Broken down into a few words per week, this guide makes studying the scriptures individually or as a family easier and more accessible. Discover the contextual meanings of words and phrases such as "wax gross," "born again," and "profane," but also deep dive into the significance of biblical names like "Bethebara," "Babylon," and "Jerusalem."
With only a few words a week, jumpstart a year of joyous exploration into the scriptures, come to appreciate the power of words in your own life, and feel your testimony strengthen with every new understanding.
| "Brother Richards grew up attending the Mountain View Baptist Church in San Diego before missionaries baptized him and his mom. Later, his own mission began in Honduras—and his son, Dawson, served in the same mission as well. After meeting his wife at EFY, he moved to Utah to teach seminary, and play water polo and volleyball for Utah State University. He has served in several bishoprics and twice on high councils. He currently serves in the stake presidency. Professionally, he teaches institute and seminary in the Utah North Area. He has spoken at several inter-faith events and is a member of the Veritas society and is a contributing author for the Patheos project. For 5 years, he and his team wrote the Online Seminary Curriculum. He presents at BYU and BYU-Idaho Education Week and is the author of Preparing for the "Second Coming and was a contributing author for the 2020 publication "Hear Him." He has authored several articles for the Ensign, New Era, and LDS Living magazine and has produced six bestselling CDs at Deseret Book. Most of all, he loves teaching and being with valiant Latter-day Saints." |
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