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The Old Testament may be difficult to understand at times, but the Religious Studies Center has compiled hundreds of resources to enhance your study each week. This week, Bruce A. Roundy and Robert J. Norman discuss the role of the Savior in the Creation in their article entitled "'All Things Denote There Is a God': Seeing Christ in the Creation.” Read here: https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-6-no-2-2005/all-things-denote-there-god-seeing-christ-creation.

Today we spotlight Jeff Chadwick, professor of Church history and doctrine. He teaches more than ten religion courses at BYU and is the author of three books. Dr. Chadwick also speaks Hebrew, German, Aramaic, Arabic, Greek, Egyptian, and Mayan.

This week’s “Come, Follow Me” focuses on the Creation, as recorded in the books of Genesis, Moses, and Abraham. To supplement this reading, check out the RSC’s article “The Creation: An Introduction to Our Relationship to God,” by Michael A. Goodman.” https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-8-no-3-2007/creation-introduction-our-relationship-god. Photo by Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash

Daniel L. Belnap said, "Our salvation is worked out through our acquisition of knowledge. During this process, we understand that God’s promise that he is always with us is true and that he is ready to provide revelation for us at any time if we remain worthy.” Read more: https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-10-no-2-2009/where-thy-glory-moses-1-nature-truth-plan-salvation. Image: Sharon McCutcheon, Unsplash

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"Jesus is not only central to the plan of salvation; he is vital. We cannot save ourselves. We cannot earn our exaltation. We cannot exercise the sufficient grit and willpower to do the works of righteousness and battle against Satan on our own. Christ is our Lord, our Savior, our Redeemer, and our King.” Photo: Kelly Sikkema, Unsplash

In his article "The Premortal Godhood of Christ: A Restoration Perspective​,” Andrew C. Skinner said, "The premortal Savior was the chief proponent of the Father’s plan of salvation for His children. A hallmark of the Savior’s personality in premortality as well as mortality was humility: He humbly offered to be our Redeemer, to put into effect the Father’s plan, to sacrifice His own comfort and lofty position to do His Father’s will and yet to give the honor and glory to the Father.” Photo: Inbal Malca, Unsplash

Utilize our special Christmas resources this holiday weekend by visiting https://rsc.byu.edu/my-gospel-study/come-follow-me#this-weeks-lesson. Image: "Christ with St. Joseph in the Carpenter's Shop," by Georges de La Tour (1593-1652). The Louvre, Paris.

This week, the Religious Studies Center highlights the article “The Doctrines of Eternal Marriage and Eternal Families.” This article explains the importance of eternal families in God’s plan for His children. Read here: https://rsc.byu.edu/foundations-restoration/doctrines-eternal-marriage-eternal-families.

“Raising the Standard of Truth: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Early Restoration,” edited by Scott C. Esplin is a great way to wrap up this year’s “Come, Follow Me” study. Learn more here: https://rsc.byu.edu/book/raising-standard-truth/.

Learn more about Salt Lake City and how it reflects Joseph Smith’s vision for the future of Zion in Craig James Ostler’s article titled “Salt Lake City: City Stake of Zion.” He says, “Temples philosophically connect the creation of the earth with building the city of Zion—a city dedicated and consecrated to God.” Access the full article here: https://rsc.byu.edu/salt-lake-city-place-which-god-prepared/salt-lake-city-1.