Why do Mormons believe in modern prophets?
(Continued from Part 1) This concept of a pattern is important. The Mosaic Law, the ancient tabernacle, and Solomon’s temple were visible manifestations of patterns that would make it possible for holy knowledge to be passed down through the centuries. For example, the Passover ritual, revealed by God to Moses contains patterns that are symbolic of the atonement and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was the Lamb of God. In ancient times, when God’s people heeded the warnings and instructions of the prophets, they were protected and blessed. When the people turned away from the prophets and followed their own paths into idolatry, they fell into misfortune and destruction. The Israelites were ultimately conquered and scattered because they rejected Jeremiah and the teachings of the prophets. They remained in an apostate condition, without prophets for nearly four centuries until John the Baptist appeared in their midst. With the opening of the floodgates of revelation, God sent heavenly mes
