SYMBOLS OF THE SAVIOR IN THE BAPTISTRY

President Russell M. Nelson said, "The temple is ‘a house of learning, There we are taught in the Master’s way. His way differs from modes of others. His way is ancient and rich with symbolism." Most of us recognize symbolism in the covenants we make and even on the outer spaces of temples, but do know what the symbols of the Savior in the baptistry are? What do the twelve oxen, water, and font teach us about the Savior and how do these symbols point us back to the stories of Joshua, Moses, and many different cultures around the world? The baptistry offers many symbols and glimpses into the mission, work , and power of Christ if we know what we are looking for. YouTube: Symbols of the Savior in the Baptistry: https://youtu.be/TDPlnhebAGEYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveilSUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfrGathering of the Gatherers Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS:Joshua 4:1-7,  Matthew 3:13, Moses 1:6, Exodus 2:1-5,10, Exodus 30:17-18, 21, 3 Nephi 27:19-20, 1 Kings 7:23,25, Exodus 14:11, 13-14, 21-22, Ezekiel 47:1,8,10,13, D&C 128:22, D&C 3:1-2, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 8:1 David E. Sorensen, “Small Temples—Large Blessings,” Ensign, Feb. 2007Michael R. Morris, “Symbolism and Temple Preparation”,  Ensign, October Doctrines of the Gospel, Student Manual, Chapter 15, “The Covenant of Baptism” See Edward J. Brandt, “Why Are Oxen Used in the Design of Our Temples’ Baptismal Fonts?” Ensign, Mar. 1993, 55. Tonya, Forever Family Trees, Blog PostOld Testament 2022 Manual, Thoughts to Keep in Mind: The House of Israel Russell M. Nelson, (“Why Palestine?” Missionary Training Center, October 11, 1994) Friend, August 1988, “Baby Moses”Bible Dictionary, “Levites”Scripture Helps, Genesis 6–11; Moses 8Gerrit W. Gong, Liahona, May 2020H. David Burton, “The Living Water, of Jesus Christ”, BYU Speech Jan. 2000Peter B. Rawlins, "Endowed with Power," Religious Educator 13, no. 1 (2012): 125–139. Ask Gramps, “What does the arm raised to the square signify or mean?”, Sept. 7th, 2025Gerald E. Hansen Jr, “4 Symbols to Watch For the Next Time You are Outside Temples, LDS Living, Jan. 30, 2017Boyd K. Packer, “The Holy Temple,” 32 Support the show