“It is interesting to note the symbols used here by the Savior to teach the sanctifying, cleansing power of the infinite and eternal sacrifice of the Lamb of God. How do sin-stained garments become pure white when immersed in the blood of Christ? Mortal blood is a staining agent itself, but somehow, spiritually speaking, the blood spilled by a God in our behalf becomes the only true cleansing agent” (McConkie et al., Doctrinal Commentary, 4:180).
“Ether was shown many marvelous things by the Lord, including the establishment of a New Jerusalem prior to the Second Coming. Note what Ether said about the New Jerusalem:
“1. It will be ‘the holy sanctuary of the Lord’ (Ether 13:2).
“2. It will be built on the American continent for the remnant of the seed of Joseph (see verses 4–6).
“3. It will be a holy city like the Jerusalem built unto the Lord (see verses 8–9).
“4. It will stand until the earth is celestialized (see verse 8).
“5. It will be a city for the pure and righteous (see verse 10)” (Book of Mormon Student Manual [2009], 380).