Scripture Blog

This weblog is my personal online scripture journal. I try to read the scriptures each morning as I exercise on my cross-trainer. It has a great impact on my life and my testimony of the Savior and his restored church. The journal is really for my own benefit but I have set it up as a web log in hopes to benefit anyone else that may be interested. "For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost..." 1 Nephi 10:19

Thursday, October 06, 2016

D&C 20

After describing the duties and assisting of priesthood offices, the Lord instructs -

"...neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize, administer the sacrament, or lay on hands;
59 They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ."  (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 20:58 - 59)

I note then that all priesthood offices are to "warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ".  I specifically note that we are to invite all to come to Christ which would suggest to me, His ordinances and covenants.  In my mind, that invitation would specifically include the sacrament.