After a person has faith in Christ, repents of his sins, and is baptized for the remission of his sins and receives the Holy Ghost, (by the laying on of hands), which is the first Comforter, then let him continue to humble himself before God, hungering and thirsting after righteousness, and living by every word of God, and the Lord will soon say unto him, Son, thou shalt be exalted. Believing Gentiles, even though not of the blood lines or genealogical ancestry of Israel, become adopted into the house of Israel. All the tribes will be gathered during the Millenium and will eventually then return to their individual lands of inheritance. G. Homer Durham (1960), 75. Ive heard claims in both directions and Im genuinely curious. Now, the tribe of Judah has many revelations specifically tied to it. "for I know whom I have believed" 2 Tim. The most important aspect of our patriarchal lineage is that it ties us to the covenant made between God and Abraham. What does the lineage assignment mean? Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy fathers children shall bow down before thee. And, if inspiration is tied to it, Im fine being told my lineage whether that relates to some gene manifestation, some promise, or something tied to my spirit. According to other Book of Mormon scriptures, Lehi belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. Good questionand I dont feel confident that I have a handle on an answer. Many Latter- day Saints are of the tribe of Ephraim, the tribe given the primary responsibility to lead the latter-day work of the Lord. The one youre supposed to know. Darius Grey was declared to be of all the tribes except one. One of the most important blessings available to worthy members of the Church is patriarchal blessings. I dont like the fact that patriarchal blessings (which I consider to be very personal) are being read by SPs without permission. Know the Difference between Christianity and pseudo-Christianity! While there is some common language that might creep into a Patriarchs blessings if theyre not careful, the lineage is one of those items that only comes through inspiration. . Should I be worried? 44 For the most High then shewed signs for them, and held still the flood, till they were passed over. I apologize, had to get that off my chest, pet peeve rant over. My patriciarch typed up the blessings himself. Lineage, I have concluded, belongs in the same category as all those promises in patriarchal blessings about the recipient living long enough to go back and build up Jackson County. Historically other assignments were relatively rare, but in recent years they have been becoming more common; I believe that assignments to every one of the Twelve Tribes have been made by patriarchs. Only one of those descendents was willing and desirous to carry on what hed begun removing the muggleborns from the school. There has been an intermixture of the tribes one with another. From an address given at Brigham Young University on March 30, 1980. These sacred blessings also strengthen the testimonies of those worthy persons who are the recipients of such blessings, provided those recipients live so as to merit the blessings pronounced therein. These privileged blessings are a powerful witness of the mission of the Lord Jesus Christ in bringing exaltation to each of us. Paul makes repeated references to adoption into the house of Israel through faith: But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. . Declaration of Lineage And again: Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises (Rom. The other members who compared blessings for me were also disturbed by the discovery. The tribe provided the first king in the person of Saul ( 1 Sam. Of course, genetically we are all the seed of Abraham at this point. Its not like people from Benjamin are better clerks than others or Issachar play better sports or Reuben are all the leadership. She is now 26. Our patriarchal blessings indicate what the Lord expects of us and what our potential can be. What can I do to feel better when I have sinned? Men have stumbled at times because promised blessings have not occurred in this life. If Ephraim had descendants that survived to today, then pretty much everyone on the planet is a descendant of Ephraim (excluding some limited areas where reasonable mixing does not occur, such as say Australian aborigines). There are many coming into the Church who are not of the blood lineage of a specific tribe of Jacob. 10:14; Jacob 5; cf. For further understanding of the prophecies and promises as they relate to the tribe of Judah, I would suggest that your grandson study the writings of Isaiah, Ezekial, Joel, Jeremiah, and Zechariah. The LDS Church doesn't ascribe to the orthodox belief in original sin; why is that? How does swearing secret oaths glorify God? Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a persons lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. They are often among the most humble and faithful of our brethren. On the main topic (what does lineage mean in a world where everyone is family), I do wonder about the social impact of promulgating the idea, for example, that technically were all Jewish. I image that concept would be meant with some objection in certain quarters, which begs the question, why, if were all Abrahams seed and (probablisticly) kids of Judah and some harlot (I want to say Tamar?)? A few of you are extended cousins of mine and also descend from him; most of you do not descend from him. Salt Lake City, 1985. Besides, the giver of the blessings, the Lord, reserves the right to have them become active in our lives as suits his divine purposes. I dont see any of us better or different than others just because we come from a different tribe. Elder John A. Widtsoe, an Apostle, declared, "In giving a blessing the patriarch may declare our lineage-that is, that we are of Israel, therefore of the family of Abraham, and of a specific tribe of Jacob. Good work, Kev. "Of the twelve tribes, the tribes of Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, will be gathered first and then direct the other tribes in their gathering (see JST, Genesis 48:5-11; Deuteronomy 33:16-17; D&C 133:30 . What I can say is that Im certain the lineage does not come by rote thinking on the part of the Patriarch if they are in tune with the Spirit which they should be but Ill accept that there could be exceptions. 72-77. No blessings have been alike that weve come across in the stake. Are these incidents all coincidental, or well planned trickery? See this page in the original 1992 publication. Heres another way to look at it. Why must Mormons follow a prophet and not God? This exact point annoyed me to no end (as a mathematician) reading that Salazar Slytherin who supposedly lived a thousand years ago had exactly one heir. Whom do I talk to about getting a patriarchal blessing? Those who have received a patriarchal blessing should treasure its words, ponder them, and live to be worthy to receive the promised blessings in this life and in the life to come. But what I can do is frame the question somewhat and then let our readers flesh things out in the comments. May 30, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Blessings, Family Roots | 3 comments. The biblical temple and Mormon temples have virtually nothing in common; find out why. First off there officially is not a tribe of Joseph - but rather the tribe of Joseph was devided between Ephrain and Manasseh - the greater role given to Ephrain. To give another example, look at Queen Elizabeth. Its one of those things that sounds like a cool piece of ancestral trivia, until you learn that everyones grandpa and their dog were the prophets bodyguards. Id rather have her blessing (!) Mormons are faced with confusing doctrine every time they open their scriptures. I find it interesting and perhaps very relevant that the Kingdom of Israel was often simply referred to as Joseph or Ephraim, being the predominant tribe. In the Latter Day Saint movement, a patriarchal blessing is an ordinance administered by the laying on of hands, with accompanying words of promise, counsel, and lifelong guidance intended solely for the recipient. It has a meaning. An examination of the LDS' latest teachings from the presidency to the women's groups. 1 Chr. Many Latter-day Saints are of the tribe of Ephraim, the tribe given the primary responsibility to lead the latter-day work of the Lord. Mormonism & Christianity are not compatible - find out why. In the 19th century, a lot of Mormons were fond of the notion that Joseph and our other prophets were descended from Jesus himself. 41 But they took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country, where never mankind dwelt. She has 17 descendents (4 children, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren), but only one heir to her throne, Prince Charles. The Lord said to Abraham, I give unto thee a promise that this right [meaning the right to receive the gospel and the priesthood] shall continue in thee, and in thy seed after thee (Abr. It is in essence a prophetic utterance. Many Latter-day Saints believe that they are of the branch of Ephraim, of whom Joseph prophesied (2 Ne. But now Im just really curious whether that was local practice or churchwide policy. Still, I dont mind getting (literally) extra blessings. Knowing these two facts gave me an added sense that I was literally serving my brothers. The answer is common ancestry. 20-21). Ive read it in all of their histories. Those who follow the counsel in their patriarchal blessing will be less likely to go astray or be misled. Who knows? While a patriarchal blessing contains inspired counsel and promises, it should not be expected to answer all of the recipients questions or to detail all that will happen in his or her life. - John 8:32, Moroni, Comoro off the coast of East Africa. These prophets wrote many things concerning the last days, the gathering of Isreal, and the events surrounding both the tribes of Ephraim and of Judah. www.NothingWavering.org is an individually owned and operated website with The only point is that the math is one thing, but there can be real world bottlenecks that affect things. It is more powerful in expanding the mind, enlightening the understanding, and storing the intellect with present knowledge, of a man who is of the literal seed of Abraham, than one that is a Gentile, though it may not have half as much visible effect upon the body; for as the Holy Ghost falls upon one of the literal seed of Abraham, it is calm and serene; and his whole soul and body are only exercised by the pure spirit of intelligence; while the effect of the Holy Ghost upon a Gentile, is to purge out the old blood, and make him actually of the seed of Abraham. However, due to health or other personal circumstances, he may be given nonfunctioning status. This doctrine of adoption was understood by ancient prophets and apostles (e.g., Rom. Personally while I cant make sense o fit Im more than willing to continue it. I have a friend whose father was declared of Judah, his younger brother was declared of Asher and he was declared of Benjamin. It is important that we study this promise and its attendant responsibilities so that we can know what is and will be required of us. Saul didnt seem much like what we think of as a king, but progressively with David and then especially with Solomon they gained a capitol, a palace, a temple, engaged in foreign affairs, and had pretty much all the trappings of kingship. Since that is way, way, waymore than the total number of people who have ever lived on this earth, how can that be possible? Exotic folk beliefs aside, most Mormons believe that the Ten Tribes still exist in some identifiable fashion, as seems to be suggested by the opening words of the 10th Article of Faith: We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes. British Israelism. Opinions on this subject differ widely. If he had no descendants, section 68 is meaningless. I was told by a Patriarch that the lineage not a blood line issue but the area of governmental responsibility during the millennium? Elder John A. Widtsoe (18721952), an Apostle, had the following to say: It should always be kept in mind that the realization of the promises made may come in this life or the future life. 9: 1) At the division of the kingdom Benjamin joined the northern tribes ( 1 Kgs. And my guess is that people have just assumed you can think in the same way about the biblical patriarchs; I might be descended from one, and you from another. All our blessings were *exactly* the same word for word. And the punishment for not keeping them? It doesnt really seem to be a meaningful category for me personally. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cohen_Modal_Haplotype. The overwhelming number of such assignments of lineage are to Ephraim, with substantial numbers being assigned to Manasseh (especially in central and south America and the Pacific Islands), and Jews are generally assigned to Judah. So how many slots would there be in the year 1800? I have wondered why, if Patriarchs blessings are reviewed from time to time, ( which I did not know until this post) the Patriarch who did my blessing and so many others was not released, and a new Patriarch called. He mentioned (if I remember correctly) that assigning tribes outside of Ephraim was discouraged as modern members could be adopted into Ephraim and should be used with high discretion. Some rights reserved. If Lehi was a real person with real descendants, he lived so long ago that nearly all Native Americans would have him as a literal ancestor. Ephraim is the tribe of the restoration. Its meaning lies in how we honor each other as believers perhaps. It makes no sense in the modern church, except to the extent that we choose to give it meaning. Judah is a lions whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? I received my own patriarchal blessing when I was but a boy of 12. It is a common feature of patriarchal blessings to declare the tribe from which the person receives the blessing descends. ", The Mormon pioneers trekking across America is re-enacted every year by faithful Mormons to honor the faith of their ancestors. Mormon vocabulary is vastly different from the norm. No one need assume that he or she will be denied any blessing by reason of not being of the blood lineage of Israel. The real answer: nobody knows. (On the topic of repeated, personal revelation). Patriarchal blessings may contain promises, admonitions, and warnings. "We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent" (A of F 10; cf. The Mormon Church takes part in a unique ritual where they receive a patriarchal blessing. That number (using an internet exponent calculator) works out to something like 5708990770823839524233143877797980545530986496. Your an idiot is a deliciously ironic phrase. This first Comforter or Holy Ghost has no other effect than pure intelligence. (a total guess just for illustrative purposes), the number of pedigree chart slots at that time depth for our baby born in A.D. 2000 would be something like 16 to the 38th power (16 ^ 38) (the 38 reflects 19 centuries before Christ and 19 after). I dont know that they read them all but a random selection review at a minimum is required. Ill try raising this point next time I need to wreak havoc in HP group. In response to a previous comment, Richard Bushman was interviewed by Dan Witherspoon on the Mormon Matters podcast about his work as a patriarch and the directions he was given in that calling re: tribal assignments, etc. These blessings include access to the Book of Mormon, which stands as another testament of Jesus Christ. He was old when I saw him, even older when my husband saw him. What can I do to help the youth in my ward get along? Its standard Church policy. I read my deceased parents blessings, from a different Patriarch, and what a difference. The number of genes is finite, as is the number of chromosomes and the way they combine. Like many blessings, they must be requested by the person or by the family of the one desiring the blessing. For Latter-day Saints, identification of a person's lineage in latter-day Covenant Israel is made under the hands of inspired Patriarchs through patriarchal blessings that declare lineage. As others note from a genetic perspective it seems silly when you get very many generations away especially if there is sufficient mixing. Eldred G. Smith said this Many of us are a mixture of several tribes of Israel, and so it is the right of the patriarch to declare that line through which the blessings of Israel shall come., many of us are a mixture of several tribes. Your Patriarchal Blessing, New Era, Nov. 2005, 4. 43 And they entered into Euphrates by the narrow places of the river. The blessings do follow our bloodlines, but we each have many different bloodlines running within us. Our blessings can encourage us when we are discouraged, strengthen us when we are fearful, comfort us when we sorrow, give us courage when we are filled with anxiety, lift us up when we are weak in spirit. The patriarchal blessing reveals to its recipient which tribe they belong to - although it is nearly always identified as the Tribe of Ephraim. This last summer when we had a family reunion, I saw my fathers granddaughters moving about tending to the food and ministering to the young children and the elderly, and the realization came to me that Fathers blessing had been literally fulfilled; he has, indeed, many beautiful daughters. Widtsoe, John A. Evidences and Reconciliations, pp. Mormons damn themselves when they dont obey ALL of Gods laws if you break even one youre guilty of breaking them all James 2:10. It definitely used to be viewed as a literally descent from a specific ancestor. Many people today belong to the tribe of Ephraim, and they have a responsibility to spread the gospel and to be leaders and teachers in the Church. Why do Mormons attack the body of Christ if they're Christians? Why does Mormonism have so many false doctrines about our galaxy and the Lord? He knows our capabilities and our potential. YMMV, of course. A prophetic promise fulfilled but one which with modern knowledge seems rather unimportant. I would HATE that calling . Brigham Young said that Joseph was a pure Ephraimite, but Ugo Perego through investigation of Josephs DNA discovered that he was old irish and a descendant of Niall of the 9. Good choice of image. Her blessing is her and is true to what has transpired down to the details and order of things. Salt Lake City, 1943. The keys of gathering Israel were committed to the Prophet Joseph Smith by Moses on April 3, 1836, in the Kirtland Temple (D&C 110:11). Ive come to believe the tribe has some reflection that the individual must seek out in their own explorations of scripture and prayer to seek the significance the Lord would have them understand. Latter-day Saint Life Patriarchal Blessings: What to Do When Yours Isn't "Coming True" 3:12; D&C 27:5). Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory, that we may be sealed up unto the day of redemption.Ephesians, 1st chapter. I dont know whether this was a uniform church policy or just local practice, but years ago, my mission president told me that when he was stake president, one of his responsibilities was to briefly read through each patriarchal blessing just to ensure that the patriarch is still pronouncing fresh, unique, inspired blessings and not falling into rote patterns. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z, Book of Mormon: Title Page From Book of Mormon, https://eom.byu.edu/index.php?title=Ephraim&oldid=4550. Not trying to attack anyone personally, call me cynical, I just find it trite. MENU tribe of ephraim lds patriarchal blessing 23 Jun 2022 There are several versions of Smith's first vision; which one do you believe? Ephraim (it was explained) is viewed as the missionary arm, the ones to restore the gospel.
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