In Ezekiel 37:15–28, the prophet Ezekiel is commanded by God to inscribe two sticks — one for Judah and one for Joseph. This symbolic act was meant to demonstrate God’s plan to reunite the divided kingdoms of Judah and Israel, showing His sovereignty and faithfulness in bringing His people back together under His covenant.
However, Mormon teaching interprets these two sticks as representing the Bible and the Book of Mormon, claiming that the two together are necessary sources of spiritual truth. But this raises a question: if the “sticks” were intended to symbolize sources of divine revelation, why would there only be two? The LDS Church actually relies on many more texts — including the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, modern prophetic declarations, and church manuals — for spiritual guidance. By that logic, shouldn’t there be six sticks, or more, instead of just two?
The Bible, however, emphasizes that God’s Word is complete, sufficient, and preserved: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16) and “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away” (Matthew 24:35). Scripture also makes clear that salvation and spiritual truth come through Christ alone, not multiple books: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6).
When we examine Ezekiel’s two sticks in light of the Bible’s sufficiency and unity, it becomes evident that God’s Word does not point to a need for additional modern scripture. Christians can use this passage to lovingly challenge Mormon interpretations and point others to the complete and unchanging truth of God’s Word.
