The Pattern - "The Council of Creation"

The Lord has much more to teach regarding seven women sustaining a man to function in priesthood ordinances outside his family, and twelve women unanimously removing that authority (see T&C 175 “Receiving Power in Christ” vs 27-32). 

He has taught us a pattern to follow when it comes to creation and modification. This pattern can be a principal method followed when it comes to regulating the affairs of a community striving to be at peace and harmony with one another. 

 

It is much easier to create unanimity amongst seven than it is twelve. Hence, to create, sustain, generate, build, produce, yield (all positive connotations in the Lord’s work) only requires seven. To decrease, reduce, remove, eliminate, destroy, change, alter, modify (all of which is necessary at times) requires more careful consideration and needs twelve. 

 

Seven is a symbolic number. It is the number of creation. Seven is the sum of four (symbolic of earth) and three (symbolic of heaven) and represents completion of these two parts.

 

Regarding creation, in four days the council of Gods created the earth and all that dwell on it (firmament, dry ground/trees/plants, birds/sea creatures, animals/humans) and in three days the heavens (light, sun/moon/stars, the Sabbath). 

 

The head council of Gods who planned and caused creation was composed of seven. This council was four plus three. One of the original seven was removed and we mourned his fall. 

 

There were four, symbolic of earth, that were the -el, archangels, four pillars of earth, four corners, four winds. Michael (Adam), Gabriel (Noah), Raphael (Enoch), Uriel (John). The other three, symbolic of heaven, are Christ, and his Father and Mother. This was the council. 

 

Christ laid the foundation upon which the four -el stood, Adam in the East, Enoch in the South, Gabriel in the West, Uriel in the North, and with control over the elements of air, fire, water, and earth (respectively) created in harmony with each other. Christ arced his right hand above the earth, curtaining the heavens. All this was done under the direction, approval, and tutelage of the Father and Mother. 

 

This pattern was taught by the Lord to a people in the creation of a statement of principles to be used as a guide and standard. By lots, a council of seven was chosen and given seven days to create and finish the work. If unsuccessful, or unanimity unable to be achieved, a second council of seven would take up the work. 

 

The first council was composed of a father-son and had one woman. One of the original seven was removed and replaced. The second council had a husband-wife. The first council completed the work and presented their creation to the people in six days, and on the seventh day fasted and rested. That work eventually become T&C 175 upon approval by those who would accept it. 

There is much more in this pattern worth further consideration and study. The first lesson is that we must also build/create ourselves on the foundation of Christ (RE Helaman 2:17). 

 

See also (all references are RE) Gen 1:6-8; Gen 2:1-10; 15, 1 Nephi 6:3, 2 Nephi 5:8, Abraham 6 and 7, Denver Snuffer podcast 84: Zion’s Return, Part 1 (for full discussion on the four -el, https://denversnuffer.com/2019/09/84-zions-return-part-1/ transcript)