Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

Alma 13:1-5, LeGrand Baker, about intelligences Following my discussion of the scriptures, I have attached a statement by B. H. Roberts, which I believe is the most intelligent analysis of the question of intelligences in Mormon literature. 1 And again, … Continue reading →

Alma 13:1-3, LeGrand Baker, The Council in Heaven in Alma 13. 1   And again, my brethren, I would cite your minds forward to the time when the Lord God gave these commandments unto his children; and I would that … Continue reading →

Alma 13: 1, LeGrand Baker, “Forward” to “the first place.” Alma 13:1 1 And again, my brethren, I would cite your minds forward to the time when the Lord God gave these commandments unto his children; and I would that … Continue reading →

Alma 13: 1-29, LeGrand Baker, the ultimate purpose of the priesthood ordinances. As we approach the conclusion of Alma’s testimony to Zeezrom, when he is about to explain the power of his earthly priesthood, it seems to me that it … Continue reading →

Alma 13:14-19, LeGrand Baker, conclusion of the sermon Alma now brings his instructions full circle. Earlier he had said, “Thus they become high priests forever (v.9).” He now gives the perfect example—not of one person—but of a whole society of … Continue reading →

Alma 12: 28-34, LeGrand Baker, Alma’s review of Feast of Tabernacles drama The thing that strikes me as most extraordinary about Alma’s ‘private’ conversation with Zeezrom is that this is a kind of debate setting, and not the sort of … Continue reading →