Many find temple ordinances bewildering at first — rich in symbolism, but low in explanation. This episode is for those who want to press further.

Building on the idea that scripture can be read in temple context, we trace the pattern of light and ascent embedded in the endowment. Why does the Lord use such density of symbol? Why are some things withheld? And what can faithful study do to help us see what we’ve missed?

We explore tools like the PaRDeS framework and show how careful definition — even of a single phrase — can open new scriptural vistas. But the deepest things are spiritually discerned. Study alone is insufficient. We will need faith, and action born of faith, if we hope to come fully into the light.

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Your brother in Christ,
The Quiet Dissident

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Whether you’re a seminary teacher, a curious Christian, or a Latter-day Saint seeking substance, Hope in Christ offers scripture-anchored exegesis for serious discipleship in the last days. Each episode invites you to see more clearly, stand more firmly, and walk more humbly—toward Zion, and with Christ.