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Journal Submission (Week 1) – Alejandro Gallo
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Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #1: After reading these two verses (out of context and in isolation from all other scriptures), record in your journal at least two false statements or faulty conclusions that a person could make while using this passage as “proof” that their conclusion is accurate.
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You are evil for not praying with real intent
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Evil men cannot do good
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Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #2: Now that you see the difference between Paul’s usage of
the word temple
in 1 Corinthians 3:9 and 6:19, write 1-2 sentences in your own words describing
why a person today might benefit from knowing about these two passages and what they both mean in their different contexts. (This is an eisegetical exercise built on an exegetical foundation.)
3:9
Benefit: From the passage I would say that we are not only the husbandry of God, but we collaborate with him. He is our mentor. We could benefit from this knowledge the same way we would benefit from a tutor or a mentor, we know there is someone out there that is always happy to help, knows how to help, and looks after our well-being. Meaning: I would assume it refers to the word building, I believe in the context it means that we are effort/result of God. It represents the temples as his construction
Benefit: In my opinion the passage not only explains what our bodies are, but also sets an
standard to our actions. The Holy Ghost is in us, one could benefit from this knowledge in the way that we could use it and access its blessings. Meaning: I believe that word temple has a literal meaning. When I think about temples I not only think about a place to receive ordinances but also a place to learn. ✎
Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #3: Respond to the following questions in 2–3 sentences. How does knowing this detail affect your exegesis with various Book of Mormon passages? What kinds of details are often missing in the record? What seems to be their focus or emphasis when deciding what to include?
In some of the passages it is said that it “cannot contain”, I ask myself: why? I believe that the acknowledge of this detail is going to raise more questions when it comes to a controversial topic. Now, I will try to gain more context and will try to understand more why the meaning of a story or passage was chosen over its contrary idea.
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Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #4: Record your thoughts regarding the exegetical questions listed below. Pick two of the following questions and record your responses in your journal in 1–
2 sentences each.
▪ Why do you think Alma included the story of Korihor in his writings?
It helped Alma explain some principles. First, deception, false teaching have always existed, and will always exist. Korihor, was a representation of the consequences of embracing those false beliefs. Second, paying attention to the signals, despite the several testimonies and opportunities presented to Korihor, he did not choose to follow the truth.
▪What similarities can you identify between Korihor’s teachings and the way the Zoramites lived?
Both rejected the established beliefs and practices of the Nephites. Both emphasized on selfishness, focus on obtaining riches. Furthermore, both contributed to social division, the Zoramites practiced social inequalities within their society. ✎
Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #5: Sometimes we find scriptural authors doing eisegesis themselves. Look up the following passages and briefly explain a couple of sentences how each is an example of eisegesis:
1 Nephi 19:23
He read the books several time and discovered that the knowledge might be for their profit and learning. He understood the Eisegesis and recognized its application to their lives. This is an example the impact eisegesis might have in pure lives.
Jacob 4:15–18
In this passage, Jacob explicitly expressed his Eisegesis: this stone shall become the great, and the last, and the only sure foundation, upon which the Jews can build. This is an example of eisegesis
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Mormon 8:34–35
The Lord showed him a visual representation of his message. He then inferred it was a source of testimony, he accepted the intention of the Author and passed the message. This
is an example of Eisegesis since Moroni embraced the message which had a practical intention: testify. ✎
Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #6: What interpretive phrase do these verses have in common?
1 Nephi 16:29
1 Nephi 17:3
Pick any two of these six scriptures and briefly answer the following questions for each one:
1 Nephi 16:29
▪ What principles or doctrines are being illustrated or taught?
Faith, diligence, blessings, and covenants with the Lord
▪ What does this text teach us about the main purposes of the Book of Mormon as stated on the
title page? (What great things the Lord has done for their fathers? Covenants? Jesus being the Christ?)
It testifies of the purpose and blessings of the book of Mormon. It says that by small means the lord can bring about great things, and that it gave them understanding concerning the ways of the Lord.
▪ What have latter-day apostles and prophets taught about each passage? Go to scriptures.byu.edu and find general conference talks that refer to your passage.
Your efforts may seem small compared to the loud voices your children hear in the world. At times it may feel that you’re not accomplishing much. But remember that “by small means the Lord can bring about great things.” By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
▪ How do the principles or doctrines in your passage apply to you?
It helps me increase my faith by knowing that the Lord acts on me and through me.
1 Nephi 17:3
▪ What principles or doctrines are being illustrated or taught?
Blessings from fulfilling the commandments
▪ What does this text teach us about the main purposes of the Book of Mormon as stated on the title page? (What great things the Lord has done for their fathers? Covenants? Jesus being the Christ?)
It again expands on the blessings we could receive from fulfilling the commandments: what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers.
▪ What have latter-day apostles and prophets taught about each passage? Go to scriptures.byu.edu and find general conference talks that refer to your passage.
We are part of a covenant people, a community of Saints who encourage, sustain, and minister to one another. As Nephi explained, “And if it so be that the
children of men keep the commandments of God he doth nourish them, and strengthen them”. By, Elder D. Todd Christofferson
▪ How do the principles or doctrines in your passage apply to you?
It again testifies of the blessings I could receive. Makes me want to help other fulfill their
commandments. Makes me invite friends to come with me to the temple too.
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Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #7: Explain in a couple of sentences how Alma uses word/words in these passages.
He starts by using “word” instead of gospel. He says that preach the word. He also states, in the verse 16: in other words, blessed is he that believeth in the word of God. He first used words to refer to rephrase the past sentence, and then again as the gospel. In the next
verses “words” is continuously used, this as a literal interpretation of the words he said, some of the angels’ teachings.
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Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #8:
Answer the following questions in 2–3 sentences. What did Alma mean by this metaphor? How did he expect his audience to understand it? What is the “word” that Alma wants his audience to plant so that it will expand and bear fruit that is “most precious” and “sweet above all that is sweet”? (Alma 32:42)
He gives a really good explanation of his methaphor in the ver 28. He explained that once
you let the Lord into your life, you will start seeing/ feeling its impact in your life, and in your understanding of it too. Alma is teaching about the faith, and the impact it has. ✎
Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #9: Now that you’ve used exegesis to examine this chapter, how can you take this information and apply it? What is the word that you can compare to a seed? Think carefully about what you have learned, and write 2-3 sentences describing how Alma’s teachings on the word can apply to your life.
I believe there are many commandments and I believe that we can apply this metaphor to all of those. Every commandment has a different impact on my life, all of them contribute
to a wholesome felling, but each has an effect on a specific are of my actions and thoughts.
Exegesis and Eisegesis, Prompt #10:
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Identify one principle from this lesson that was most important to you. How could you implement this principle in your life?
And because of your diligence and your faith and your patience with the word in nourishing it, that it may take root in you. I like this passage, because I feel like during the whole chapter the decision was simple, believe or not, live according to it or not. However, this verse complements that idea. Something does not need to be simple to be easy. Gospel might be simple, since you choose between believing or not; but it is also difficult, since once you decide to believe the path that continues requires diligence and constant faith- simple, but difficult.