September 1974 Contents Marion G. RomneyFirst Presidency Message My Testimony of Jesus Christ Jeffrey R. Holland“Whom Say Ye That I Am?” John F. HeidenreichJesus: What Manner of Man Is He? I Have a Question Robert J. MatthewsWas John’s baptism a new ordinance or were the people already familiar with it? Victor L. LudlowWhat were synagogue services like during Jesus’ time? Robert J. MatthewsWere the blessings of the temple available to the saints in Jesus’ time? Monte S. NymanWhy does the form of the Sermon on the Mount seem fragmented? Richard Lloyd AndersonWhy are the Gospels so incomplete on the details of Jesus’ life? The World of the New Testament Edward J. BrandtFrom Malachi to Matthew Edward J. BrandtEveryday Life in Palestine A Chronology of the Life of Christ The Provinces of Palestine Harmony of the Four Gospels Jerusalem Robert C. PatchThe Gospel in the Gospels George W. PaceWhat It Means to Know Christ Bruce C. HafenIs Yours a Believing Heart? Richard Lloyd AndersonHow to Read a Parable Neil J. FlindersLearning to Teach as Jesus Taught: A Parent’s Point of View S. Kent Brown and C. Wilfred GriggsThe Messiah and the Manuscripts Stephen R. CoveyLikening the Scriptures Unto Ourselves Chauncey C. RiddleBecoming a Disciple Barbara EvansYour Children: What Are They Learning in Church? How Can You Help? News of the Church Serving the One: June Conference 1974 From the Conference Pulpit Highlights From June Conference Two Area General Conferences Scheduled for South America New Conductors Appointed for Tabernacle Choir Washington Temple Dedication, Tours Planned Policy Announced on BYU Student Home Evenings LDS Scene