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(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 and renewal.
(12:09) Serpents as a symbol of captivity and Divine Providence, ushering the Jaredites south into a place where they eventually repent.
(24:08) The Jaredites hit the pinnacle of righteousness.
(30:13) The Book of Ether is almost like the whole Book of Mormon in miniature.
(34:29) Secret combinations eventually destroy the Jaredites. Substance abuse and addiction are modern secret combinations.
(49:03) Prophets are the opposite of secret combinations.

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The post Ep 296 | Ether 6-11, Come Follow Me 2024 (November 18-24) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) Revelation, how heaven connects with earth.
(13:55) Sometimes we have “air questions” and other times we have “light questions.”
(28:22) The ocean of chaos – being tossed, buried, and broken while in mortality. When we cannot have our circumstances changed, the Lord can change us.
(37:36) Why is he called the brother of Jared?
(47:44) Possible interpretations of Ether 3.15.
(52:59) The great tower.
(56:26) Ether as a type for The Plan of Salvation.
(57:42) The sealed portion of the Book of Mormon contains the vision of brother of Jared. More scripture lies in the future for believers in Jesus.
(1:10:39) Mahonri Moriancumer.
(1:12:59) The anthropomorphic nature of God expressed anciently. Ether describes God in ways that fit in an Ancient Near Eastern context.

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The post Ep 295 | Ether 1-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (November 11-17) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) An overview of these chapters.
(02:05) Blind guides lead people on snipe hunts. When we lay hold on the things that bring eternal happiness they will be never become “slippery.”
(14:45) C.S. Lewis discussed the difference between being in love versus a more majestic, long-lasting love.
(17:35) Samuel’s warnings parallel words from an older Egyptian text called The Instruction of Amenemope.
(26:21) Why signs are given by Samuel. Even with great signs we still have to choose to follow Christ.
(30:13) The sign of light at Jesus’ birth and the sign of darkness at his death teach us about the Savior.
(33:00) We are saved by the merits of Christ, not by our good works.
(34:33) The appearance of Jesus Christ’s name in the Book of Mormon.
(39:51) The Atonement of Christ overcomes both death and sin. All overcome spiritual death by being brought back into the Father’s presence at the resurrection. Only those who repent and receive Christ remain in his presence.
(46:46) Love and hate can be misunderstood in Samuel’s address, specifically when he says” the Lamanites hath he hated” (Hel. 15.4). This statement may relate to ancient Near Eastern treaties, which differ from modern conceptions of “love and hate.”
(59:57) Samuel escapes the stones and arrows of his attackers.
(1:04:42) The importance of striving for unity. The book of Helaman is a pattern for our day, exposing the weakness of a fragmented society that is deeply divided and contentious.

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The post Ep 286 | Helaman 13-16, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 9-15) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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00:26 – An overview of these chapters.

01:54 – Jesus is accused of casting out devils through the power of Beezlebub.

08:31 – Prophets who have been persecuted and killed.

16:13 – Jesus warns about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees.

21:45 – The cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum are rebuked for their unbelief.

27:26 – My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

34:35 – The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.

44:44 – The Pharisees counsel to destroy Jesus.

48:55 -Jesus speaks of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost.

57:00 – “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign” (Matt. 12.39). Signs can also confirm faith for the faithful, and leave the wicked without excuse.

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The post Ep 194 | Matthew 11-12; Luke 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 13-19) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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00:26 – Jairus asks Jesus in faith to come and heal his dying daughter. On the way to help her, a woman touches Jesus’ garment and is healed from an issue of blood.

13:36 – Parallels between Eve and the woman with the issue of blood.

29:10 – Jairus hesitates on the way to the healing and is afraid to trouble the Master.

35:20 – Jesus sends forth the 12 apostles to preach the kingdom of God.

41:05 – How the Savior’s teachings to the apostles also apply to modern missionaries.

51:24 – Some standing here shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

57:42 – Jesus speaks of his coming death and resurrection. His disciples don’t quite understand these teachings until after they are fulfilled. The knowledge of divine embodiment helps us further our understanding of the nature of God and the future abode of the Saints.

1:00:24 – Jesus travels through a Samaritan region where he meets opposition. Rather than being angry and offended, he simply went another way.

1:07:06 – Jesus pays a temple tax, even though he didn’t have to. In this instance, he didn’t want to offend those making the request.

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The post Ep 193 | Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 6-12) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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00:26 – An overview of these chapters.

01:47 – Jesus heals the centurion’s servant.

10:09 – Jesus raises the son of the Widow of Nain from the dead.

16:47 – John the Baptist sends his disciples to ask Jesus if they should look for another who should come.

20:23 – A woman anoints Jesus’ feet and he forgives her sins.

27:43 – Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

30:46 – The Son of Man hath not where to lay his head.

34:11 – Jesus teaches, “Whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and my mother.”

39:41 – Jesus stills the tempestuous sea.

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The post Ep 192 | Matthew 8; Mark 2-4; Luke 7, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 27-March 5) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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00:26 – The Sermon on the Mount can help us examine our motives for doing good.

07:50 – The Sermon on the Mount can be seen as a temple text.

11:41 – Heartfelt, genuine prayer helps us draw closer to God and to align our desires with what he knows we need.

18:34 – As we pray, we proceed toward God’s presence, or the treasure.

24:34 – We live the higher, Celestial law by purifying what is in our hearts.

29:04 – Take no thought for the morrow.

30:53 – Jesus gives us instructions on how to judge righteously.

37:31 – We approach God by asking, seeking, and knocking. He is our sure foundation.

43:38 – The end result of our good deeds is to know Christ and to desire to serve him and his children.

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The post Ep 191 | Matthew 6-7, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 20-26) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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00:26 – Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount, inviting us to transcend some aspects of the Law of Moses and to become Celestial people.

09:43 – In the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5.1-11, the Greek word, makarioi, is translated as “blessed.” Another translation of makarioi can denote “being in the state of the gods.”

13:27 – The Sermon on the Mount can be seen as a temple text that includes the 5 covenants in the temple endowment: The Law of Obedience, The Law of Sacrifice, The Law of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, The Law of Chastity, and The Law of Consecration.

18:14 – Jesus teaches a more holy way to approach the Mosaic command to not kill.

21:44 – Jesus teaches a more holy way to approach the prohibition of adultery.

23:16 – Jesus teaches a more holy way to approach divorce.

27:59 – Jesus teaches us to keep our promises and to honor our covenants and commitments.

30:48 – Jesus teaches us to “turn the other cheek.”

37:28 – Jesus teaches us to love our enemies.

42:00 – By following and trusting The Savior, we will become perfect, or finished.

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The post Ep 190 | Matthew 5; Luke 6, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 13-19) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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00:26 – An overview of these chapters.

06:26 – Jesus turns water into wine. This miracle is a symbol of what he offers us. The Savior takes something ordinary and turns it into something great.

15:18 – Jesus drives out the money changers at the temple in Jerusalem. We can see this as an invitation to cleanse ourselves and to follow the Savior’s teachings.

22:20 – Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, comes to speak with Jesus at night. Jesus invites Nicodemus to be born again.

42:14 – The gospel of John shows the spiritual progression of Nicodemus.

45:46 – John the Baptist testifies of Christ and says, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

50:20 – A woman of Samaria meets Jesus at Jacob’s well. She comes to learn that he is the Christ as she speaks with him and he gently leads her to greater understanding.

1:07:29 – We know what we worship and we need to teach these restored truths to others.

1:12:04 – Jesus heals a nobleman’s son. The father sees that his son’s fever broke at the exact time when Jesus said that he would live.

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The post Ep 189 | John 2-4, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 6-12) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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00:26 – An overview of these chapters.

04:57 – Jesus is tempted. Six ways we can resist and overcome temptation.

26:07 – Jesus begins his ministry by reading Isaiah 61 in a Nazareth synagogue, declaring that he is The Son of God.

34:34 – Jesus is rejected and taken to be cast off a cliff, but evades the mob unharmed.

41:06 – Jesus went about all of Galilee, teaching, preaching, and healing all manner of sickness and disease among the people. Many miracles happened in Capernaum, a place with a significant name.

46:03 – Jesus leaves Capernaum to “build the kingdom of God.” The kingdom of God can be seen as present or future, depending on the context.

53:48 – Simon Peter is astonished by the miraculous catch of fish. Simon, James, and John forsake everything to follow Jesus and become fishers of men.

57:14 – Jesus heals the man full of leprosy. The Savior can and will perform miracles for us too.

1:03:17 – Jesus charged the leper who was healed to tell no man, but to go to his priest and be cleansed. Nevertheless, the fame of Jesus grew and great multitudes came to hear him.

1:07:25 – A man taken with palsy is let down through the roof of a home and is healed. Jesus refers to himself as “The Son of Man” (Luke 5.24).

1:11:14 – Jesus is more than a great moral teacher or a good man. He is who he claimed to be, The Son of God.

1:14:05 – Levi (Matthew), a tax collector, is called to follow Jesus. Matthew feeds Jesus in his home and some of the Pharisees are angry because they expect Jesus to follow their strict fasting rules. Jesus teaches that “new wine must be put in new bottles” (Luke 5.37-39).

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