In today’s episode, we are going to talk about traffic jams, those highly frustrating and sometimes stressful slowdowns on major roads like I-15. How might a traffic jam be different if we could see what was actually ahead, and not just a best guess by road signs or maps?

Here is a recent talk by our prophet Russell M. Nelson:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng#author1

Here is a link to the scripture in Amos I mentioned:

Amos 3:7

This is a scripture that explains about prophets and seers.

Mosiah 8:13-20

Here is a talk for deeper study:

https://speeches.byuh.edu/prophets-can-see-around-corners

Another resource for deeper study: Succession in the Presidency

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/teachings-of-the-living-prophets-student-manual/chapter-3?lang=eng

And here is a highly simplified version of that last resource. It was meant for children, but sometimes if you are confused, stuff meant for children is the easiest way to start:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/friend/2016/04/how-are-prophets-called?lang=eng#title1

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