The Pearl of Great Price

 

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold^\all that he had, and bought it

(Matt. 13: 45-46)

 

In the cannon of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints there are four books of scripture that are referred to as the standard works.

• The Bible
• The Old Testament or Covenant
• The New Testament or Covenant
• The Book of Mormon
• Another Testament or Covenant
• The Doctrine and Covenants
• The Pearl of Great Price

 

The Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants all record the covenants between God and His children, the central focus of which is Jehovah/Jesus Christ, the ultimate covenant and redeemer.

 

But The Pearl of Great Price is a totally different book.  It is, in fact, a collection of sacred writings gathered and published together.  Each section of this book is a stand-alone book of scripture. 

It is the smallest of the standard works and, therefore, many people hesitate to give it much study.  But like that precious pearl, it has depths of iridescence that begs for in-depth and prayerful study.  I hope you will join me for the next few weeks as I seek that pearl of great price that a man found through actively seeking.

 

 

© Gebara Education, May 30, 2016