February 26 – Was Joseph Smith Related to Jesus? “Neither give heed to fables or endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.” 1 Tim. 1:4.
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Ask the Mormon if Joseph Smith had absolute proof he truly was related to Jesus Christ and if so, what good does it do him?
What purpose does it serve to even mention something like this?
Would it mean that he had a ticket to heaven because of it?
Or is Smith implying the Bible is referring to Smith and he is root of Jesse?
You’ll see in other LDS literature where this is indeed the case. You’ll also see in the LDS reference below how they’ve added to God’s word. Our reference is from Isaiah in the KJV.
Isaiah 11:10 “And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.” – KJV
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D&C 113:5-6; “What is the root of Jesse spoken of in the 10th verse of the 11th chapter (Isaiah). Behold, thus saith the Lord, it is a descendant of Jesse, as well as of Joseph, unto whom rightly belongs the priesthood, and the keys of the kingdom, for an ensign, and for the gathering of my people in the last days”.
According to LDS doctrine, aren’t we all related to Jesus??? apparently he’s our older brother.