The Resurrection of the Deep Sleepers
Keywords
spiritual awakening, resurrection, repentance
Abstract
Awakening from a deep sleep is critical for our salvation.
Have you ever wondered if you would sleep through the sound of the trumpets on resurrection morning (D&C 45:45-46)? Or have you ever considered that sleeping patterns of today may adversely affect you tomorrow? From a spiritual perspective these are essential questions about our personal salvation. Fortunately, the scriptures provide us with powerful insights about the symbolic meaning of resurrection that teach us how to overcome and avoid an “endless sleep”(Moroni 9:13) that could befall us at any time.
Quite early, the Book of Mormon exposes us to the idea of spiritual resurrection. Upon arrival to the promised land, and in preparation for his own death, Lehi gave counsel and blessings to each one of his children. His sons Laman and Lemuel had experienced considerable difficulty keeping the commandments, which left them vulnerable to the full measure of God’s justice. Lehi feared for their eternal welfare, so accordingly he exhorted them to repent using bold commands and figurative language.
Original Publication Citation
The Resurrection of Deep Sleepers, Meridian Magazine, Dec. 3, 2001.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Halverson, Taylor, "The Resurrection of the Deep Sleepers" (2001). Faculty Publications. 10128.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/10128
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2001
Publisher
Meridian Magazine
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Marketing
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