Signs

Spirit messages, interpreted through omens and signs, revealed the will of the spirits in a cult of bribery. 87:5.9

Civilized races cursed with belief in signs, dodging ill luck through divination, dreams, omens, and superstitious remnants. 87:5.14 150:3.12

Jesus' resurrection after 3 days was the only sign he gave to show he is the Son of God. 173:5.4

Medicine men put great trust in signs, omens, stars, and spirits of the dead. 90:2.5

No sign shall be given to this faithless and sign-seeking generation, other than that which they already have, and that which they shall see when the Son of Man departs. 153:4.5 157:2.1

Pharisees requested Jesus to give a predetermined sign but he refused, saying no sign shall be given except for what they already have and what they will see when the Son of Man departs. 153:4.5

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Only sign: resurrection on third day 173:5.4 — Jn 2:18-22.
• When you hear sound of wind 90:2.5 — 1 Ch 14:15; 2 Sam 5:24.
• Astrology 90:2.5 — Is 47:13; Dn 2:2; Am 5:26; Mt 2:7,9-10.
• Shamanesses 90:2.5 — 1 Sam 28:7-19.
• Pharisees ask for a sign 153:4.5 — Mt 12:38-39; Mt 16:1-4; Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:16,29-30.
• Jesus challenged with a sign 157:2.1 — Mk 8:11; Mk 16:1-4a.
• Natural signs 157:2.1 — Lk 12:54-56.
• No sign given 157:2.1 — Mk 8:12.