On Sunday November 12, 2023, LDS Apostle M. Russell Ballard passed away – he was 95 years old.
He was the great-great grandson of Hyrum Smith (Joseph Smith’s older brother).
I found a good explanation of how the Church picks the next apostle in the Salt Lake Trib. Be sure to check it out!
The Church’s system of how it works reminded me of what the disciples said to the Lord when they asked Him who is the greatest amongst themselves. See Luke 9:46-47, Luke 22:24-27, Matthew 18:1-4, and Mark 9:33-36.
The disciples seemed to be in a hurry to rank themselves into power positions just as the LDS hierarchy does today.
We’re asking our readers to pray his family would come to a saving knowledge of Christ Jesus and Him crucified. Our hearts are saddened to see someone die who’s rejected the Only One who can save.
With Love in Christ —
Michelle ✟
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