Explore Old Testament history and teachings with these new BYU Religious Studies Center books! Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament Krystal V. L. Pierce and David Rolph Seely, Editors This volume aims to assist in the personal and family study of the history and teachings of the Old Testament. The book gathers some of the clearest writings on the Old Testament that have been published by the Religious Studies Center at Brigham Young University. The Old Testament is not only foundational to our understanding of the birth, life, atonement, crucifixion, and resurrection of the Savior, as found in the New Testament, the Book of Mormon, and other scripture, but it also teaches us about God, our faith history, and the spiritual heritage of the house of Israel. To order, visit https://deseretbook.com/. From Creation to Sinai: The Old Testament through the Lens of the Restoration Daniel L. Belnap and Aaron P. Schade, Editors For some, the Old Testament is a difficult volume to read, much less understand. The language, symbolism, and history depicted within it can be challenging and at times frustrating. Modern biblical research and the methodologies used in that research have opened up this book of scripture to greater understanding. So too have the restoration of the priesthood and continuing revelation, which have revealed that the Old Testament patriarchs are not simply literary examples of righteous behavior in the past but living beings who have engaged with the Saints in this dispensation. This volume incorporates both academic insights and restoration revelation, thus demonstrating the way in which both can be used to gain greater insight into these pivotal narratives.

Learn more about the role of our Savior in this week’s “Come, Follow Me” resources. In his article “Jesus Christ and Salvation," Robert L. Millet addresses the question of whether salvation comes by grace or by works.

Our "Come, Follow Me" resources this week focus on the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Visit https://rsc.byu.edu/my-redeemer-lives/what-we-worship to read "What We Worship," by Robert L. Millet.

In this week’s “Come, Follow Me” resources, E. Jeffrey Hill and David C. Dollahite said, “The process of becoming a faithful father is, in essence, the process of becoming like God. It is an apprenticeship. As a man seeks God’s help to preside, provide, protect, and partner in righteousness, he receives divine direction. Just as an apprentice learns line upon line from his master, so faithful fathers can look to God for guidance, and they too will learn.” Read more: https://rsc.byu.edu/divine-design/faithful-fathering. Photo: Ante Hamersmit

In alignment with this week’s “Come, Follow Me” study, learn more about the role of Jesus Christ in establishing eternal families in the article “The Doctrines of Eternal Marriage and Eternal Families.” Read here: https://rsc.byu.edu/foundations-restoration/doctrines-eternal-marriage-eternal-families.

Looking for a gift for a loved one? The Religious Studies Center published several books this year that would be the perfect way to spread joy. See a full list of books here: https://rsc.byu.edu/books/all.

Our latest release, “From Creation to Sinai: The Old Testament through the Lens of the Restoration,” edited by Daniel L. Belnap and Aaron P. Schade, can be preordered on Deseret Book! Visit Deseret Book for more information: https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-from-creation-to-sinai-old-testament-through-the-lens-of-the-restoration?queryID=47f64a98b3723df406f3b8c5588959ad&variant_id=196219-hardcover.

Learn more about the history and significance of the Articles of Faith in Ryan S. Gardner's article "The Articles of Faith: A Framework for Teaching the Doctrine of the Restoration." Read the full article here: https://rsc.byu.edu/foundations-restoration/articles-faith.

In the latest edition of the Religious Educator, Bret Gunderson said, “Perhaps one reason for Christ to take upon himself our pains, sicknesses, and sins is that we need his empathy in our process of improving and forgiving ourselves. He knows what it's like to go from intolerable pain and self-loathing to peace.” Subscribe here: https://rsc.byu.edu/subscribe.

Our latest release, “From Creation to Sinai: The Old Testament Through the Lens of the Restoration,” edited by Daniel L. Belnap and Aaron P. Schade, can be preordered on Deseret Book! Visit Deseret Book for more information: https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-from-creation-to-sinai-old-testament-through-the-lens-of-the-restoration?queryID=47f64a98b3723df406f3b8c5588959ad&variant_id=196219-hardcover.

“For us of latter days, the Nativity story is more than a perfect witness of the birth of the Savior. In it we find the pattern by which the knowledge of God is to be restored and go forth once again among all the nations of the earth.” —Joseph Fielding McConkie https://rsc.byu.edu/sperry-symposium-classics-new-testament/special-witnesses-birth-christ.

NEW BOOK AVAILABLE NOW! “From Creation to Sinai: The Old Testament through the Lens of the Restoration,” edited by Daniel L. Belnap and Aaron P. Schade. For some, the Old Testament is a difficult volume to read, much less understand. The language, symbolism, and history depicted within it can be challenging and at times frustrating. Modern biblical research and the methodologies used in that research have opened up this book of scripture to greater understanding. So too have the restoration of the priesthood and continuing revelation, which have revealed that the Old Testament patriarchs are not simply literary examples of righteous behavior in the past but living beings who have engaged with the Saints in this dispensation. This volume incorporates both academic insights and restoration revelation, thus demonstrating the way in which both can be used to gain greater insight into these pivotal narratives. For more information, visit https://rsc.byu.edu/book/creation-sinai.