Talking Scripture
Tips to help you understand and find relevance in scripture. Mike Day and Bryce Dunford are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who love to teach the scriptures. They explain and illustrate relevance in the text and discuss ideas for understanding and applying Come Follow Me and beyond.
Episodes
Ep 376 | 1 Samuel 17-31, 2 Samuel 1-7, Come Follow Me 2026 (June 15-21)
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→ Detailed Show Notes(00:00) The story of David and Goliath. The Hebrew and Greek versions of 1 Samuel 17 render different accounts of Goliath’s height. An overview of Goliath’s weapons and armor.(05:10) Goliath as a symbol of the unconquerable foes that we all face. David employs six strategies to defeat Goliath that can also be applied to our challenges.(13:53) The sword o
Ep 375 | 1 Samuel 8-16, Come Follow Me 2026 (June 8-14)
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(00:00) Israel wants to have a king like everyone else. Saul is chosen.(07:41) Forms of unrighteous dominion.(11:14) Saul was chosen as Israel’s first king for his goodness, but falls into unrighteous dominion.(24:18) Jonathan, King Saul’s son, is victorious in battle but disobeys his father.(27:38) King Saul builds altars. He disobeys Samuel’s speci
Ep 374 | Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-7, Come Follow Me 2026 (June 1-7)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Ruth, a Moabite, becomes a central character in Israel’s history as the great-grandmother of King David, through whose line comes Jesus Christ. Her story shows that God is the God of the whole world.(10:52) After becoming a widow, Ruth goes to Bethlehem and gleans in the fields of Boaz. The Law commanded that owners “not reap th
Ep 373 | Judges, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 25-31)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(06:25) The pride cycle explained.(11:29) The pride cycle illustrated in the Book of Judges.(15:56) Successive generations of Israelites forget God and the things he has done for them.(17:56) The theme of denigrating the northern tribes of Israel.(21:33) Othniel is the first judge. Ehud, the se
Ep 372 | Joshua, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 18-24)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(02:47) Balancing the violence in Joshua with modern revelation and other ways of interpreting the text.(12:49) If we want the Lord’s help in conflict, then we need to do things the Lord’s way. The three rules of conflict: have the right attitude, have the right motive, and do not be guilty of
Ep 371 | Deuteronomy, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 11-17)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) There is evidence that the Five Books of Moses and specifically the Book of Deuteronomy were edited both before and during the Babylonian captivity, around 600 B.C.(03:14) Many scholars see Deuteronomy as the “Book of the Law” that was discovered during Josiah’s reign from 640-609 B.C.(06:15) Examples of additions and redactions
Ep 370 | Numbers, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 4-10)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(02:35) The Israelites murmur and complain in the wilderness. How we respond to our afflictions will shape our character. We can strive to see God’s hand in our lives like Nephi and Francis Webster.(15:34) The book of Numbers contains evidence that it is a compilation of separate traditions. Un
Ep 369 | Exodus 35-40; Leviticus, Come Follow Me 2026 (April 27-May 3)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(04:02) The Nephites saw the Savior Jesus Christ in the Law of Moses.(12:08) The children of Israel willingly donated material to construct The Tabernacle, giving even more than was needed.(15:52) The articles of The Tabernacle.(20:01) Aaron and his sons are washed, anointed, and clothed in pri
Ep 368 | Exodus 19-20; 24; 31-34, Come Follow Me 2026 (April 20-26)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(06:04) The Lord covenants to make Israel a peculiar treasure, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. Time, pressure, and heat create jewels.(14:07) The cultural context of Exodus 19.15. Our doctrine is that intimacy and having children is holy and good within the bonds of marriage.(15:08) Th
Ep 367 | Exodus 14-18, Come Follow Me 2026 (April 13-19)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(02:16) The children of Israel murmur and complain in the wilderness. As a comparison, Nephi’s trust in God blesses his wilderness experience.(08:42) The Book of Mormon gives added insight as to why murmuring is such a problem. The key to happiness is to remember the greatness of God in both pa
Ep 366 | Exodus 7-13, Come Follow Me 2026 (April 6-12)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Multiplying signs and the law of increasing witnesses. God increases in severity as an act of kindness towards those he strives to redeem.(05:02) The Lord wants to save Israel. A summary of the escalation of the plagues as a sign of God’s mercy towards Egypt.(17:11) Nephi’s journey to the Promised Land has many parallels with th
Ep 365 | Easter – The Magnificent Messiah, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 30-April 5)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Stories of Jesus.(01:19) Jesus teaches a woman of Samaria at the well.(06:04) The woman with an issue of blood.(11:55) Oliver Cowdery’s prayer.(14:23) A woman with a sinful life anoints the feet of Jesus.(16:12) The woman caught in adultery.(18:12) Jesus knows us.(24:37) Jesus is a “one by one” God.(30:11) Jesus saw his s
Ep 364 | Exodus 1-6, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 23-29)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The children of Israel are placed in bondage by the Egyptians. Moses is born and saved through the efforts of heroic women like Jochebed, Shiphrah, Puah, Miriam, and Pharaoh’s daughter.(08:58) Moses flees from Egypt, meets Jethro, marries Zipporah, and speaks with God at the burning bush.(11:48) The Lord knows our sorrows and su
Ep 363 | Genesis 42-50, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 16-22)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(08:03) Joseph acknowledges to his brothers that God was aware of his trials, and that ultimately they were for his good.(13:25) A comparison of God’s fairness and mercy.(21:51) Judah offered himself in place of Benjamin for his father’s sake.(26:41) The Savior can fix broken things.(29:25) Jac
Ep 362 | Genesis 37-41, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 9-15)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Joseph of Egypt: An example of living the covenant with steady discipleship.(06:51) Shechem defiles Dinah. Simeon and Levi seek revenge by wiping out the inhabitants of the city.(13:02) Rachel bears Benjamin and dies in childbirth. She is buried in Bethlehem.(17:57) Reuben sins with Bilhah.(21:29) Joseph is sold into Egypt by hi
Ep 361 | Genesis 24-33, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 2-8)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Those searching for an eternal companion can learn valuable lessons from the story of Isaac and Rebekah.(04:18) “He shall send his angel before thee to help” in Genesis 24.20.(06:47) A caution: The Lord may have not chosen one particular person to be your spouse.(09:16) The servant’s test of how to choose an eternal companion. I
Ep 360 | Genesis 18-23, Come Follow Me 2026 (February 23-March 1)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:05) Abraham’s prophetic call and the symbolism of the mighty tree with sacred associations.(13:26) “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”(14:00) Hebrew word play with laugh, rejoice, and Isaac’s name. Doubts and hopes are tied together in this story.(16:36) Abraham bargains with the Lord for Sodom
Ep 359 | Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2, Come Follow Me 2026 (February 16-22)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant include preservation, protection, priesthood, power, a place, and posterity.(09:20) The responsibility of the Abrahamic Covenant is to make Christ’s name known to the world and help all to obtain priesthood and temple blessings.(19:29) The Lord places Abraham and his posterity, Israel, in
Ep 358 | Genesis 6-11; Moses 8, Come Follow Me 2026 (February 9-15)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Different approaches to reading the flood account.(03:47) The flood can symbolize a second creation of the earth.(05:55) A strange passage in Genesis 6.1-4. This text introduces concepts like Watchers, Giants, and a conflict between Enoch and the forces of darkness. It can be read as a polemic against Babylonian religious and po
Ep 357 | Moses 7, Come Follow Me 2026 (February 2-8)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Moses 7 reveals the true character of God. He is an eternal being who weeps for His children.(09:06) The law must be administered. Moses 7.38 – “a prison have I prepared for them.” There is an exit from hell as explained in D&C 19.(14:51) Terryl and Fiona Givens share their view on “The God Who Weeps.”(22:19) The teaching th
Ep 356 | Genesis 5; Moses 6, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 26-February 1)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The book of the generations of Adam. Another way to view the long lives of the early Patriarchs. The Sumerian King List may help give context to their ages.(11:38) A brief overview of Enoch literature. The name Mahijah in Moses 6.40 was also found on second century fragments discovered at Qumran in 1948.(19:13) Scriptures are a
Ep 355 | Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 19-25)
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→ Timestamps:(00:00) Heavenly Father’s plan in the premortal council and Jesus’ role as Savior. The Savior sought only the glory of the Father.(06:15) The Serpent (Satan) comes to Eve. The serpent was subtle, a word with many meanings. 2 Nephi 2 explains how agency works its requirements.(13:40) Adam and Eve were commanded to not eat
Ep 354 | Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 12-18)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the The Old Testament.(04:27) Bryce breaks down the Old Testament into nine time periods.(09:41) Canonization and the creation of the Greek Septuagint. The authors of the New Testament quoted the Greek version of the Old Testament. The version that Jesus used is unknown.(13:01) The Old Testament is not one book wr
Ep 353 | Moses 1; Abraham 3, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 5-11)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The book of Moses is the JST of Genesis. The word translation has multiple meanings. Moses 1 is the missing preface to the Old Testament which reveals three important truths.(07:03) We are God’s children, and have infinite worth and potential.(08:45) The name of God. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew and many wo
Ep 352 | Introduction to the Old Testament, Come Follow Me 2026 (December 29-January 4)
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Ep 351 | The Family: A Proclamation to the World, Come Follow Me 2025 (December 15-21)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Proclamations are major declarations from prophets, seers, and revelators. This proclamation states that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.(05:11) There are three parts: prophetic declarations, prophetic warnings, and prophetic counsel. Prophetic declarations are clear statements
Ep 350 | Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 & 2, Come Follow Me 2025 (December 8-14)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The 9th Article of Faith explains that the restoration is ongoing.(04:05) President Woodruff issued Official Declaration 1 in 1890. This Manifesto led to the end of the practice of plural marriage.(08:59) Elder Bruce C. Hafen invites us to examine ambiguity in the church with open eyes and hearts.(17:00) The Church today disavow
Ep 349 | D&C 137-138, Come Follow Me 2025 (December 1-7)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The doctrine of salvation for the dead is revealed in Section 137.(01:43) Divine curiosity is a catalyst for revelation.(07:25) Joseph marvels at how Alvin obtained Celestial glory without being baptized. He learns that all who have died without a knowledge of the gospel, who would have received it, shall be heirs of the Celesti
Ep 348 | D&C 135-136, Come Follow Me 2025 (November 24-30)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) D&C 136 details the will of the Lord as the Saints move west. Winter Quarters was a place to prepare for the final trek to the Great Basin.(04:31) D&C 136 reads differently and Brigham Young’s personality seems to come through.(14:25) Some of the events that led Joseph Smith to Carthage Jail. Plural marriage.(17:00) Jose
Ep 347 | D&C 133-134, Come Follow Me 2025 (November 17-23)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Section 133 was intended to be an appendix to the Doctrine and Covenants.(00:55) The role of government is to maintain a balance between rights and responsibilities.(06:59) Section 133 is a companion to Section 1. Prophecies in the Bible will be fulfilled as the Latter-day Saints gather the House of Israel.(17:35) Temple imagery
Ep 346 | D&C 129-132, Come Follow Me 2025 (November 10-16)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Three grand keys on the nature of ministering angels and spirits.(02:04) Joseph Smith teaches that God has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s. Traditional Christianity has lost the understanding of Heavenly Father’s physical nature.(07:53) God resides on a globe like a sea of glass and fire.(09:08) Joseph asks the Lo
Ep 345 | D&C 125-128, Come Follow Me 2025 (November 3-9)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) During the Nauvoo period, Joseph Smith receives substantial revelation pertaining to the ordinances of the temple.(03:45) The historical background of Section 125.(05:58) “Essaying” is a term that means trying. Becoming a Saint is a process.(07:39) Through the help of the Lord, Brigham Young and the Twelve gathered many converts
Ep 344 | D&C 124, Come Follow Me 2025 (October 27-November 2)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Joseph Smith and his companions escape from Missouri custody in April 1839.(08:34) The Saints beautify Nauvoo. An overview of this section.(11:03) Joseph has not fallen from grace. The Lord emphasizes Joseph’s prophetic role even though he has weakness. What are our expectations of prophets?(14:31) The significance of official p
Ep 343 | D&C 121-123, Come Follow Me 2025 (October 20-26)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Historical background.(02:17) Joseph Smith demonstrated majesty in chains while in custody in Richmond.(05:35) Ten eternal truths we can apply to our lives from the Liberty Jail experience.(07:38) #1: God is aware of your trials, you are not alone. (11:11) #2: Your suffering will end. It will not last forever.(12:41) #3: Be fait
Ep 342 | D&C 115-120, Come Follow Me 2025 (October 13-19)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The Saints leave Kirtland. The pattern of prosperity and pain in church history.(05:06) In January 1838, Joseph and Emma leave Kirtland, never to return. Their enemies follow them to Missouri.(11:16) In Section 115 the Lord puts His name on the Church.(14:20) On April 26, 1839, the Quorum of the Twelve lay the cornerstone of the
Ep 341 | D&C 111-114, Come Follow Me 2025 (October 6-12)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Accepting the representations of William Burgess, Joseph Smith and others church leaders visit Salem, Massachusetts in hopes of alleviating the church’s debt.(04:32) God can be both loved and feared. Examples of how He sees our efforts and quickly forgives our mistakes.(15:19) The Salem visit seems to be a gentle reminder from h
Ep 340 | D&C 109-110, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 29-October 5)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief history of many noteworthy events leading up to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple.(03:28) Washings and anointings are introduced to a core group of Saints in Kirtland.(09:12) Edward Partridge and Joseph Smith are reconciled and share in visionary experiences.(11:26) The construction of the temple came with great pers
Ep 339 | D&C 106-108, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 22-28)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) God has realistic expectations of us. We don’t have to be perfect to be saved.(07:17) An interpretation of D&C 106.6, bowing to God’s scepter. When we choose to follow the Lord, He gives us all that He has in return.(14:23) Section 107 is a revelation on the priesthood.(16:19) Why Melchizedek is the model and designation for
Ep 338 | D&C 102-105, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 15-21)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Section 102 contains governing principles for councils.(10:24) An example of a council in Acts 15. Moving forward with unity is important.(12:37) Modern apostles share their experiences making decisions in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.(14:45) The historical background of Zion’s Camp. Their mission was to reclaim their lands
Ep 337 | D&C 98-101, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 8-14)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) In July 1833, Missourians mob the Saints. The Lord defines when fighting back is justified.(03:07) The Book of Mormon teaches that we should be reluctant to go into conflict.(06:25) Conflict should have righteous motivation: to preserve, defend, and protect.(10:10) We can’t be guilty of striking back. We won’t have the Lord’s he
Ep 336 | D&C 94-97, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 1-7)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The Kirtland Saints and the Jackson County Saints received the same command to build a temple, but they had different results.(05:27) The significance of temples was lost due to the Apostasy and misunderstanding of scriptural texts over time.(07:05) Four days after the revelatory rebuke in D&C 95, George A. Smith, Hyrum Smit
Ep 335 | D&C 93, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 25-31)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Section 93 answers deep theological questions about the nature of God and His children.(01:41) One step at a time, grace for grace, we will make it to the Celestial Kingdom. As we improve and grow, the light we receive shows us more we need to do. Divine discontent is meant to motivate, not discourage.(20:16) Don’t judge others.
Ep 334 | D&C 89-92, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 18-24)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background to the Word of Wisdom.(02:06) The Word of Wisdom as a binding law came in gradually in Church practice.(07:44) The Word of Wisdom is for us today, in our time.(09:08) It may be beneficial to not try to give explanations for the Word of Wisdom besides
Ep 333 | D&C 88, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 11-17)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The First and Second Comforter.(04:33) The mosaic pictures of the Savior Jesus Christ.(07:08) Synonyms for Jesus: light, life, law, and power.(14:22) Through the power of His resurrection, Jesus is the quickener.(21:28) Jesus is law. Law gives po
Ep 332 | D&C 85-87, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 4-10)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context. The first presidency clarifies the meaning of the “mighty and strong one.”(04:44) Uzzah’s steadying of the ark and modern applications.(08:08) David O. McKay’s quote concerning those who try to direct others while lacking authority.(10:01) Getting your name in the book of the law of God.(12:00) The parabl
Ep 331 | D&C 84, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 28-August 3)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context of Section 84.(02:49) The purpose of the priesthood and its attendant blessings.(10:49) One of the ways we claim the privileges of the priesthood is through the ordinances of the temple.(23:44) The blessings of the priesthood are for everyone in the world. It is not necessary to hold an office in the pries
Ep 330 | D&C 81-83, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 21-27)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Jesse Gause was a counselor to the Prophet who could no longer fulfill the assignment.(02:48) Being part of a council requires that we share our perspective to assure proper decisions are made.(11:38) The background of Section 82 is a quarrel between Saints in Ohio and Missouri. They are all trying to build Zion, but disagree on
Ep 329 | D&C 77-80, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 14-20)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the book of Revelation.(01:46) A look at the types of apocalyptic texts, and how they are found in St. John’s apocalypse and the Book of Mormon.(07:52) The historical evidence of Joseph’s visions places him in the apocalyptic tradition of ancient visionary prophets.(11:46) The Book of Mormon helps us see the signi
Ep 328 | D&C 76, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 7-13)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of D&C 76.(17:34) Jesus Christ, redeemer of all worlds. Only those who reject Him will not receive a kingdom of glory.(21:51) The Greek text of John 5 reveals a different reading, suggesting distinctions within the Resurrection. (24:18) Those who reject Christ are seen in vision, including Lucifer and the sons of
Ep 327 | D&C 71-75, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 30-July 6)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The background and an overview of these sections.(01:59) Fight darkness by spreading light. Truth will prevail.(09:18) “No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper” found in D&C 71.9 and Isaiah 54.17. This promise of invulnerability is associated with the temple and eternal blessings.(19:04) David O. McKay reveals the
Ep 326 | D&C 67-70, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 23-29)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) These sections were revealed at a special conference in November 1831. William E. McLellin endeavors to write a revelation of his own and fails.(10:51) What are our expectations of revelatory experiences? Sometimes they are a still, small voice.(15:00) Accepting and seeking to understand the scriptures invites more revelation in
Ep 325 | D&C 64-66, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 16-22)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Ezra Booth sees Joseph Smith’s humanity and falls away from the Church.(02:15) We must build Zion spiritually.(05:29) The command to forgive others. By holding onto grudges we are hurting ourselves.(12:55) The venom of the rattlesnake: An analogy.(15:58) How an unforgiving heart is the greater sin. The parable of the unmerciful
Ep 324 | D&C 60-63, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 9-15)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) As you seek the Lord’s help in your life, recognize that there can be contraries regarding revelation and getting answers to prayer.(06:59) Sometimes you leave the 99 to save the one and sometimes you leave the one to save the 99.(13:58) The missionaries struggle on the Missouri River and Ezra Booth has trouble enduring adversit
Ep 323 | D&C 58-59, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 2-8)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The Lord lays out the attributes of celestial people who will build Zion.(03:03) Be faithful in tribulation instead of feeling wronged and wroth.(13:12) Francis Webster and the price he paid in the Martin Handcart Company to be acquainted with God.(18:09) In our quest to build Zion, we need to be obedient and bear testimony.(20:
Ep 322 | D&C 51-57, Come Follow Me 2025 (May 26-June 1)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The building of Zion, the New Jerusalem.(26:45) The parable of the nobleman and the olive trees.(30:00) The Lord calls the Saints to reclaim the land in Missouri in “Zions Camp.”(38:52) Edward Partridge’s duties as Bishop pertaining to consecration.(44:41) The Saints are counseled to “Act upon this land as for years.” The
Ep 321 | D&C 49-50, Come Follow Me 2025 (May 19-25)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Beware of false teachings and false revelation. Even those with good intentions can be led astray.(02:44) The historical background: Leman Copley and the Shaking Quakers.(07:32) Essential truths will be taught by every prophet, seer, and revelator.(16:55) Be open to the Lord’s correction when something we believe is proven incor
Ep 320 | D&C 46-48, Come Follow Me 2025 (May 12-18)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The gifts of the Spirit are scattered among each of us.(22:39) Unto some it may be given all the gifts.(26:08) Professional clergy versus a participatory church structure.(29:19) Charity is more important than any other gift, to love like God loves.(35:27) The ways of knowing truth.(43:26) To believe on others who do know.(44:01
Ep 319 | D&C 45, Come Follow Me 2025 (May 5-11)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Jesus is our Advocate with the Father.(07:10) The building of the city of Enoch.(10:38) A closer look at Alpha and Omega.(16:27) Joseph Smith Matthew on the Second Coming.(26:57) The Lord warns His people to flee from danger. The faithful need not worry.(29:25) Parables that teach us how to be prepared for the Second Coming.(37:
Ep 318 | D&C 41-44, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 28-May 4)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The 10 modern-day commandments.(11:36) How consecration works.(25:52) A hint that we are appointed a time to die.(30:03) The difference between advocates for the age and a prophet.(39:26) Why we go to church.(42:47) Contributions of the Whitney and Partridge families.
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Ep 317 | D&C 37-40, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 21-27)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The principle of Consecration.(09:05) The Lord has made the earth rich and full. There is enough and to spare.(13:53) Esteem your brother as yourself.(17:10) Work is essential to Consecration.(20:56) Section 38 invites everyone to Zion.(32:29) James Covill and the blessings of embracing the Gospel.(42:22) Equality and purpose fr
Ep 315 | D&C 30-36, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 7-13)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of these sections.(03:17) The process may be more important than the product.(13:02) The mission to the Lamanites.(30:25) Don’t fear man more than you fear God. Remember God is great.(42:39) The promises to Thomas B. Marsh in Section 31.(53:47) The blessings the Lord pours out on missionaries.
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Ep 314 | D&C 29, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 31-April 6)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) An overview – Christ will prevail.(07:25) The background to this section is the Joseph Smith Translation.(12:28) The name of Christ: I Am that I Am.(21:08) God promises to gather His people as a hen gathereth her chicks.(29:06) The earth will be changed and wickedness shall not be upon the earth.(33:07) Ezekiel lived in Ba
Ep 313 | D&C 27-28, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 24-30)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The symbolism of the Feast in the First Israelite Temple.(22:32) The Sacrament in other Christian traditions.(26:58) How to get to the feast. We can cover our vulnerabilities with the Armor of God.(53:56) Hyrum Page has a seer stone. Official instruction can only be declared through proper authority.(1:05:37) If someone offends
Ep 312 | D&C 23-26, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 17-23)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the three interpretive layers to Section 25.(06:26) Second layer: the Lord speaking to and about women.(27:25) Third layer: the bride as a symbol for the Church.(33:07) The Lord counsels us to not murmur about things we don’t have.(54:08) First layer: a historical view of Emma’s life.(1:33:41) Sections 23 &a
Ep 311 | D&C 20-22, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 10-16)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The Constitution of the Church. People before programs.(07:00) The order of important truths.(15:33) Early Christianity developed creeds to combat views that were deemed heretical.(21:41) Section 20 as a case study in the production of scripture.(25:20) Oliver contends with Joseph over having standards to enter the Kingdom.(28:3
Ep 310 | D&C 19, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 3-9)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of this section.(02:03) This revelation given to Martin Harris helps unlock the Bible.(05:46) God’s punishment ends as soon as His objectives are met. There is an entrance and an exit to Hell.(29:55) The Savior opens a window into his painful Gethsemane experience.(33:43) Historical approaches to the Af
Ep 309 | D&C 18, Come Follow Me 2025 (February 24-March 2)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) This section contains instructions for calling the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and building up the Church.(03:33) The word apostle means one who is sent to carry the message. (06:14) Use the scriptures, the word of God. (21:14) See the worth of every soul.(32:43) Know the name by which we are called.(35:01) Desire to take the
Ep 308 | D&C 12-17; Joseph Smith History 1:66-75, Come Follow Me 2025 (February 17-23)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of the Knight family.(13:42) Philo Dibble’s experience with Newel Knight in Missouri.(24:18) Being humble.(34:40) Being full of love.(36:23) The restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. We are His hands.(41:44) The Sons of Levi will offer an Offering unto the Lord in righteousness.(53:12) The historical b
Ep 307 | D&C 10-11, Come Follow Me 2025 (February 10-16)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background to the translation process and the roles of Lucy and Martin Harris.(23:28) God’s wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil.(36:50) Satan is trying to destroy the work of the Restoration.(41:59) The Book of Mormon adds to the truths contained in the Bible.(46:34) Section 10 is written to Hyru
Ep 306 | D&C 6-9, Come Follow Me 2025 (February 3-9)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of Section 6.(04:11) Two types of doubts.(05:38) How God speaks to our heart.(24:20) How God speaks to our mind.(38:53) How we can tell the difference between our own thoughts and revelation from heaven.(43:48) President Russell M. Nelson’s revelation during surgery and a caution regarding presentism.(5
Ep 305 | D&C 3-5, Come Follow Me 2025 (January 27-February 2)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The background of Section 3.(07:03) The size and contents of the lost manuscript.(14:09) Joseph reluctantly allows Martin Harris to take the manuscript.(16:53) God is merciful and gives us second chances.(26:44) Pleasing someone else at the expense of doing what is right.(37:41) Neal A. Maxwell said: “God does not begin by askin
Ep 304 | D&C 2; JSH 1:27-65, Come Follow Me 2025 (January 20-26)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Joseph describes spiritual sight.(04:59) The weakness of youth is explained as a lack of experience.(20:06) A definition of a true friend.(25:49) Interpretations of Malachi 4.(42:42) The significance of temple ordinances.(51:09) Joseph Smith’s name is had for good and evil among all nations.(55:18) Joseph is forbidden to get the
Ep 303 | Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26, Come Follow Me 2025 (January 13-19)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The First Vision ends the apostasy.(09:28) A brief historical overview of Joseph’s family.(20:18) The First Vision teaches a pattern of prayer and revelation.(38:55) The reformation was a precursor to the restoration.(41:21) Persecution may be part of choosing to be a member of the church.(46:55) Multiple accounts of the F
Ep 302 | D&C 1, Come Follow Me 2025 (January 6-12)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of the Doctrine and Covenants.(06:48) The D&C contains the words of Christ in our day.(08:30) Anyone in similar circumstances can apply these instructions.(15:51) The setting and background of Section 1.(23:54) Defending our beliefs with courtesy and compassion.(28:14) The Lord’s preface is a voice of warnin
Ep 301 | The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Come Follow Me 2025 (Dec 30-Jan 5)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of this lesson.(07:12) The significance of the timetable of the restoration.(21:29) The understanding of an embodied God was lost in the Apostasy.(42:20) Our divine inheritance as children of God the Father was also lost in the Apostasy.
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Ep 300 | Moroni 10, Come Follow Me 2024 (December 16-22)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Applying Moroni’s promise.(10:06) Why does Moroni say we should ask if these things are not true?(11:53) Moroni teaches about the gifts of the Spirit.(21:37) Is it the pleasing or pleading bar of of the Great Jehovah? A discussion about what judgement might be like.(27:28) We will get to see Moroni at the bar of God an
Ep 299 | Moroni 7-9, Come Follow Me 2024 (December 9-15)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The Nephites are without order and have lost civilization.(01:43) Faith: Laying hold on every good thing.(05:44) Hope: An emphasis on God’s power to save me. The participatory nature of hope.(18:44) Jesus Christ answered the ends of the law.(22:15) Mormon speaks to the “peaceable followers of Christ.” They are covenant kee
Ep 298 | Moroni 1-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (December 2-8)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) The difference between authority and power in the priesthood.(18:51) We covenant to always remember Christ. Elder Lund’s rock climbing story.(25:24) In the Church we must remember Jesus and help each other.(30:22) President Spencer W. Kimball admonished the Saints to teach with power.(32:40) The early Christian document called t
Ep 297 | Ether 12-15, Come Follow Me 2024 (November 25-December 1)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) Faith during doubt, darkness, and fear. There will be light in the darkness.(18:54) God can turn our weaknesses into strengths.(29:56) Moroni’s invitation to see scripture as inspired, though not infallible.(36:12) Moroni commends us to seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written.(39:23) The building of New Je
Ep 296 | Ether 6-11, Come Follow Me 2024 (November 18-24)
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→ Timestamps: (00:00) When the Brother of Jared sees the Lord’s finger it sparks his divine curiosity.(05:34) The ocean is a symbol for chaos, the fallen world, and the veil.(07:52) The 2 to 1 Principle as seen in the Garden of Eden, Moses’ crossing out of Egypt into Canaan, and the Jaredite vessels.(11:26) The number 8 can be associated with rebirth
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