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Reading it this time was more meaningful than past times that I have read it because we read it as a family, and took the time to delve into the background as we read. In short, we read it at the same time as a couple of other books: [b:Doctrine and Covenants Commentary|2309494|Doctrine and Covenants Commentary|Hyrum M. Smith|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1266720659s/2309494.jpg|2315910] and [b:Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual|3102234|Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual|The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1235919667s/3102234.jpg|3133399]. Knowing a little more about the people mentioned in the revelations gave it a context that we didn't have before.

Of course, the doctrine stands just fine without such background information. Having read it several times, it was nice to know more about the people and their times.… (altro)

This is a manual, and thus, meant for study. So, it does not make sense to give a lot of comments. Here are a couple of things that impressed me as I finished the book.

"We Should Prepare Now for Judgment"

"What must we do to be ready for the Final Judgment?"

"In reality, every day is a day of judgment. We speak, think, and act according to celestial, terrestrial, or telestial law. Our faith in Jesus Christ, as shown by our daily actions, determines which kingdom we will inherit."
From Page 273 from Chapter 46

"To be exalted, we first must place our faith in Jesus Christ and then endure in that faith to the end of our lives. Our faith in Him must be such that we repent of our sins and obey His commandments."

"He commands us all to receive certain ordinances:
1. We must be baptized.
2. We must receive the laying on of hands to be confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
3. Brethren must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and magnify their callings in the priesthood.
4. We must receive the temple endowment.
5. We must be married for eternity, either in this life or in the next. "

"In addition to receiving the required ordinances, the Lord commands all of us to:
1. Love God and our neighbors.
2. Keep the commandments.
3. Repent of our wrongdoings.
4. Search out our kindred dead and receive the saving ordinances of the gospel for them.
5. Attend our Church meetings as regularly as possible so we can renew our baptismal covenants by partaking of the sacrament.
6. Love our family members and strengthen them in the ways of the Lord.
7. Have family and individual prayers every day.
8. Teach the gospel to others by word and example.
9. Study the scriptures.
10. Listen to and obey the inspired words of the prophets of the Lord."
Most of Page 278 from Chapter 47… (altro)