These writings are my own. I try to support my thoughts with quotes and scripture references – my thoughts are in blue; references are in black. I don’t profess doctrinal infallibility or authority, nor do I have any standing as a spokesperson for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If you find these writings useful, I am pleased. If they contend with your understanding of a subject, I apologize. If there a topic you wish to discuss, I will do my best to respond.
The “rod of iron” as depicted in Lehi’s dream is defined by Nephi in 1 Nephi 11:25: “I beheld that the rod of iron, which my father had seen, was the word of God…”
