Abraham 1 (Priesthood Ordination)

Fig. 1. The Angel of the Lord.
Fig. 2. Abraham fastened upon an altar.
Fig. 3. The idolatrous priest of Elkenah attempting to offer up Abraham as a sacrifice.
Fig. 4. The altar for sacrifice by the idolatrous priests, standing before the gods of Elkenah, Libnah, Mahmackrah, Korash, and Pharaoh.
Fig. 5. The idolatrous god of Elkenah.
Fig. 6. The idolatrous god of Libnah.
Fig. 7. The idolatrous god of Mahmackrah.
Fig. 8. The idolatrous god of Korash.
Fig. 9. The idolatrous god of Pharaoh.
Fig. 10. Abraham in Egypt.
Fig. 11. Designed to represent the pillars of heaven, as understood by the Egyptians.
Fig. 12. Raukeeyang, signifying expanse, or the firmament over our heads; but in this case, in relation to this subject, the Egyptians meant it to signify Shaumau, to be high, or the heavens, answering to the Hebrew word, Shaumahyeem.

One thing I learned from Abraham chapter 1 was that the Priesthood has always been passed down from generation to an other. From the days of Adam to today. I was ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood by my Grandpa Jones. It is possible to trace my priesthood back to the restoration period in the church.

Also in this chapter we read about Abraham's experience on the altar. The Priest of Elkenah sought to take away his life because he would not denounce his beliefs. When he was tied to the altar he called upon the Lord and his bands were loosed. When we are bound down by things literally and figuratively we can call upon the Lord and he will make our burdens lighter and help us return to the safety of His love. I have experienced this many many times in my life. He is always there for me. No matter how long it has been since I have called on Him for help.

There are three things that help us resist temptation daily. Prayer, scripture study, and kind works of service. I am going to make a better effort to complete these tasks every day. The only was to test a principle is to have the faith to try it.