History and Geography

Scriptures for HISTORY

“be instructed in…things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass” D&C 88:79
“to obtain a knowledge of history of countries, and of kingdoms, of laws of God and man, and all this for the salvation of Zion.” D&C 93:53

Discussion:  Vertical Dispensation Timeline

Scriptures for GEOGRAPHY

“be instructed in … knowledge of countries and of kingdoms” D&C 88:79
“become acquainted with tongues… with people” D&C 90:15
“things of the earth, by which it was made” D&C 101:32-34
“of countries, of kingdoms” D&C 93:53

DISCUSSION:  The water cycle in the scriptures

All the rivers run into the sea,  yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again. Ecclesiastes 1:7
If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: Ecclesiastes 11:3a
He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he makes lightnings for the rain; he brings the wind out of his treasuries. Psalm 135:7
He that calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name. Amos 9:6b
When he utters his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he makes lightnings with rain, and brings forth the wind out of his treasures. Jeremiah 10:13

1. Do complaints about rainy weather honor the Creator?
2. Why does it take scientists so long to discover things when the clues are in the Bible all along?