“THERE ARE SYMBOLIC EVENTS GOING ON ALL AROUND US.”
March 18, 2020 By Rod Meldrum
“Salt Lake Temple’s Moroni statue damage from yesterday’s (3/18/2020) earthquake is most ominous.
Why is there an Angel Moroni statue blowing a trumpet on the top of the Salt Lake Temple?
Joseph Smith saw in vision the first two temples of this dispensation, the Kirtland and later Nauvoo temples. Each had atop the temple’s spire a horizontally ‘flying’ Moroni holding outstretched his trumpet, heralding the commencement of the going forth of the restored gospel to all the nations of the earth, the final gathering to the House of Israel of people from every nation and kindred. The Salt Lake Temple at the site of Church headquarters is the iconic structure representing the church itself, symbolically. The trumpet once held by gold-leafed Moroni was removed from his lips by an act of God…yesterday’s earthquake. The possible symbolism of such an event is truly amazing…and ominous.
Was this a sign that God’s directive to preach the gospel to all the earth is coming to a close? Have we crossed a threshold, a point in which the missionary efforts of the Church are about to or are being withdrawn?
The Law of Moses, set up by God to keep Christ ever in the minds and hearts of his people, included seven festivals or Holy Convocations which symbolically rehearsed His life and mission each year. The Feast of Trumpets (also known as Rosh Hashanah) is the 5th feast of the 7 and the first of the fall festivals representing the final gathering before His coming.
During this event ritual trumpet, or Shofar, blasts are made long and loud that signify the call for scattered Israel to gather. Set at the time of Israel’s final agricultural harvest, the day also symbolizes the Lord’s final harvest of souls.
Hebrew symbology expert, Amberli Nelson wrote, “The trump is all about the Feast Of Trumpets! The Holy Day that proceeds the day of Judgement 10 days later and known as Yom Kippur. It declares: If you’re not right with God, – you have 10 days to do it! From a symbology perspective…this is HUGE!”
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Significance: Atonement for personal and national sins, the fate of each person is sealed for the upcoming year.
Amos 3:14 That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Beth-el :(the temple) and the horns (trump) of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.
The trumpet is the sound of warning in the scriptures before every event, especially the tribulation period John warns of in the book of Revelations for our time. It was put in Moroni’s hands in anticipation of the second coming.
Below, the Lord warns those of us in the last days that “upon mine house shall it begin and from my house shall it go forth.”
The Temple is His house.
23 Verily, verily, I say unto you, darkness covereth the earth, and gross darkness the minds of the people, and all flesh has become corrupt before my face.
24 Behold, vengeance cometh speedily upon the inhabitants of the earth, a day of wrath, a day of burning, a day of desolation, of weeping, of mourning, and of lamentation; and as a whirlwind it shall come upon all the face of the earth, saith the Lord.
25 And upon my house shall it begin, and from my house shall it go forth, saith the Lord;
26 First among those among you, saith the Lord, who have professed to know my name and have not known me, and have blasphemed against me in the midst of my house, saith the Lord.
First Presidency Update
March 25, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
After careful and prayerful consideration, and with a desire to be responsible global citizens, we have decided to suspend all temple activity Churchwide at the end of the day on March 25, 2020. This is a temporary adjustment, and we look forward to the day when the temples will reopen.
Please be assured of our sincere love and appreciation for your devotion and faith.
Sincerely, The First Presidency
29 Behold I speak for mine elect’s sake; for nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Joseph Smith – Matthew 1: 29
The missionary efforts of the Church has been deeply effected by the Coronavirus response of affected nations all over the earth. Many are quarantined, some missionaries have been sent home early.
(Update: after having posted this article, the very next day, Friday, March 20th, the brethren announced that missionaries around the globe would be sent to their family homes and nations until further notice.)
First Presidency Update
March 20, 2020.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We take very seriously the health and safety of our missionaries and of those they teach. The rapidly developing travel advisories and restrictions that are emerging around the world present significant logistical and other challenges. Therefore, the following temporary adjustments are being made:
In the coming weeks, based upon world conditions, substantial numbers of missionaries will likely need to be returned to their home nations to continue their service. This will be done in a systematic way based on the urgency of travel restrictions, level of COVID-19 concern, and other considerations.
Returning missionaries will go through a 14-day period of self-isolation and then may be assigned to serve within their home country, based on local conditions.
The term of service for missionaries returning to or serving within the United States will likely be reduced to accommodate the large number of missionaries returning from around the world.
Missionary training centers worldwide will not receive new missionaries. MTC training for missionaries will take place through technology, and missionaries will be sent to their assigned mission as soon as possible.
As we evaluate changing conditions, further necessary adjustments will be made.
We love and pray for our missionaries and their families. We are grateful for the continued prayers and support of parents, loved ones, and Church members as we make every effort to help them remain safe and well in these challenging times.
Sincerely,
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Related articles;
“On Sunday, Elder Brosseau returned home to his Orem, Utah, home. He’s one of more than 1,600 foreign-born full-time missionaries evacuated from the Philippines over the past couple of days.
Most of the departing missionaries left the Pacific Island nation aboard five Church-chartered commercial planes arriving throughout the day Sunday, March 22, at the Salt Lake City International Airport.” LDS Church News 3/23/20
Update; “And so it begins. First Moroni’s trumpet is removed from the SLC temple by an act of God (earthquake), heralding the end of the preaching of the gospel to the world or the times of the Gentiles and the possible beginning of the time of the Jews. Two days later this….” Rod Meldrum
Update Easter, April 12, 2020. Thoughts about recent symbolic signs…by Rod Meldrum
The past few weeks represent some of the most symbolic events I have ever seen.
First, a new pandemic enters the world stage, causing panic and lockdown of several of the world’s largest economies. Then an earthquake causes Angel Moroni atop SLC temple to “drop” his horn/trumpet. Then a world-wide fast and unprecedented Solemn Assembly is conducted.
Thursday (April 9) was Passover, symbolic of Israel’s deliverance by God from bondage under Egypt and celebrated by Christ with His Disciples.
Friday was Good (Sacred) Friday, the day of Christ’s crucifixion.
Today (Sunday) is Easter, the day of His resurrection.
And here we are…again! As prophesied concerning the latter day signs by Joel.
“15 ¶ Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:” Joel 2:15-16
In a few short weeks, church meetings and temples were closed, earthquakes shook. Moroni’s trumpet fell, missionaries returned home, a worldwide fast called, and an unprecedented solemn assembly and Hosanna Shout given!
The Hosanna Shout was given upon Christ’s entering into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Temple dedication Hosanna Shout’s implore the Savior to enter His Holy House. Because of the pandemic each family – in their own home – was imploring Christ to enter in! Think of it!
President Nelson invited us to fast on Good Friday for an end to this pandemic. Incredibly, Thursday evening would be OUR ‘Last Supper’ before we petition the Savior of the World for deliverance, corresponding to HIS Last Supper. Passover’s Sader meal is THE symbol of divine rescue from death.
The God we are praying to for deliverance from this pandemic, is the one who’s Passover reminds us that He will deliver.
HAPPY EASTER!! HE IS RISEN!
My brothers and sisters, I believe that the time has come to repent and prepare in earnest for the coming of the Lord! Let us be diligent and courageous and determined to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we face with eager anticipation the return of the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Read your scriptures. Follow the inspired direction of our beloved prophet, President Nelson, whose prophetic words first prepared us for better personal worship by reducing Church meetings by one hour in lieu of an hour of study at home, which included a warning that the day may come when we may not be able to attend Church services. Then he announced (prophesied?) in October that April Conference would be “different from any previous conference” and would be “not only memorable; it will be unforgettable.” Truly such was the case!
13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain (Australian wildfires?), or if I command the locusts to devour the land (African locust devastation?), or if I send pestilence among my people (Coronavirus?);
14 If my people, which are called by my name (who are the people/religion called by His name?), shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7 13-:14
As we prepare for the upcoming General Conference let us remember to repent, humble ourselves and be ready for further light and knowledge from our leaders.
God bless you all…and God bless America and all the nations effected by this pandemic.”
Rod Meldrum
FIRM Foundation Expo / Book of Mormon Evidence KSL 30 sec. TV spot
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https://youtu.be/QvjcvMa9jk4
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