The Stones Cut Without Hands: Finding Truth in Ancient Myths and Modern Science

Hear the voice of the Lord, and ye shall know the way: for the Lord shall open the gates of Jerusalem unto you. When the scriptures speak of giants, or of the mighty acts of Ammon at the Waters of Sebus, do we dismiss these accounts as mere myth? Or do we, as Builders of the Kingdom, seek the profound truth that binds the ancient narrative to the wonders of modern science?

The sacred task of the Builder is not merely to believe, but to *know*. To approach the mystery with a heart open to all that is true, regardless of whether the source is carved on stone, found in a paleontological dig, or whispered through a prophet’s voice.

The Builder’s Challenge: Reconciling the Ages

The world often presents us with false dichotomies: Science vs. Faith, Myth vs. Fact, Ancient vs. Modern. But the covenant path—the path to the gathering place—teaches us that truth is often richer and more complex than these opposing categories allow. We are called to be like Samuel the Lamanite, who, even when facing the insurmountable walls, found the strength and the wisdom to climb and proclaim the Lord’s word.

When we study the accounts of dragons, or the stories of the Five Smooth Stones, we are engaging in a quest for forgotten history. Is it possible that these legends are not mere fantasy, but echoes of real, forgotten truths? This is the heart of the Builder’s spirit: a courageous willingness to look at the evidence—the natural, the historical, and the spiritual—and seek the single truth that illuminates them all.

Seeking Truth: The Cornerstone of the Kingdom

The greatest comfort, and the greatest challenge, is realizing that the effort to understand the truth itself is a spiritual endeavor. It is not a contradiction to be a devoted seeker of the Gospel while simultaneously studying the complexity of evolution, or the marvel of a beetle that can spit with such force. As one speaker noted, the endeavor is to explore scientific truth and spiritual truth simultaneously, understanding that they are not in conflict.

We are reminded that the Lord provides us with a pattern of truth that is comprehensive, guiding us toward a single, unified understanding. Our focus must remain on the central promise: that we are gathered to a people who are Builders, not Destroyers. This Kingdom Movement requires this same intellectual and spiritual rigor.

The Mechanics of the Gathering

The work of building the Kingdom requires more than just belief; it requires participation. It requires resources, wisdom, and a shared vision. When we look at the map of churches, or the denominational markers that show where the Lord is leading His people, we see a pattern of gathering. But this gathering is not solely geographic; it is economic and missionary.

• The Missionary Fund: This is the load-bearing structure of our global effort. Every donation helps us build bridges of truth to those who have never heard the gospel.
• The Charity Flywheel: Your engagement here does more than support local work; it funds gospel advertising in places like Ghana, ensuring the light of the gospel reaches far-flung corners of the earth.
• The Map of Churches: This physical representation of our global effort serves as a constant reminder that the Kingdom is expanding, brick by sacred brick.

As we continue to learn, we are equipped to deepen our understanding. Tools like the Ask a Prophet bot, and the study layer provided by Davee, allow us to ground our curiosity in scriptural citation, ensuring that our intellectual pursuits remain anchored to divine truth.

Your Role as a Builder

The call today is a call to curiosity and commitment. We must approach the mysteries—be they in the annals of deep time, or in the promise of the restored covenant—with the zeal of the builders. Will you join us in this holy work? Will you help us sustain the Missionary Fund and continue to build the Kingdom?

The Lord asks us to be prepared. Be prepared to study, to donate, and to gather. Let us build with the courage of Ammon, and the vision of the prophets.