Church History Matters 161 - D&C 113-114 CFM - Christ In Isaiah: The Stem and Root of Jesse - E41B October 6-12
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Oct 1, 2025 Scott and Casey dive into the significance of D&C 113-114, revealing connections between Joseph Smith and prophetic revelations. They explore Isaiah 11's prophecy about the stem of Jesse and its implications for priesthood and the gathering of Israel. The discussion also delves into David W. Patton's courageous role and his martyrdom’s impact on the community. They highlight theological insights on mission fulfillment after untimely death, making for a thought-provoking exploration of early church history.
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Isaiah 11 Framed As Latter-Day Gathering
- Isaiah 11 describes a spirit-inspired descendant of David who brings universal peace and gathers Israel in the last days.
- Joseph Smith and the revelation in D&C 113 frame that prophecy as central to the latter-day gathering work.
Christ As The Stem, Not The Branch
- D&C 113 reinterprets Isaiah 11 by identifying the 'stem of Jesse' as Christ rather than the sprouting branch.
- This shifts the branch/rod to represent a different servant under Christ, altering traditional Christian readings.
Branch As Priesthood Servant
- The 'rod' or 'root' in Isaiah becomes a servant who is partly of Jesse and partly of Joseph of Egypt, endowed with priesthood power.
- D&C 113 connects that servant to priesthood keys and the gathering role in the last days.