Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8 | July 18-24 - Episode 30

Episode 30

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Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8  | July 18-24

Lesson 30   

“He trusted in the Lord God of Israel”

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Join hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum as they discuss impactful topics from this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson covering these chapters in Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8. Explore these important themes, topics, and questions:

The themes of exiles & returns found throughout the scriptures

What it means to weep for joy

How do we distract ourselves by the stories we are telling ourselves?

The process of returning to God and the challenges that go along with that

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Invitation:

Don't get distracted. Keep going. Know that your Heavenly Father is there to help you keep going!

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Quotes & Links:

Link to Come, Follow Me Through the Old Testament Book:

https://www.seagullbook.com/real-talk-real-life-scripture-journal-old-testament.html

Elder Dale Renlund said, “When we get off the path, God is saddened because He knows that this eventually, but invariably, leads to diminished happiness and forfeited blessings. In the scriptures, getting off the path is referred to as sin, and the resultant decrease in happiness and forfeited blessings is called punishment. In this sense, God is not punishing us; punishment is a consequence of our own choices, not His.” (“Choose You This Day,” General Conference, October 2018)

Elder Watkins Quote: Elder Watkins prayed, “for the surrounding community that they will see and know that this temple is a blessing to them.” Elder Watkins asked for a blessing, stating that “ancestors of those who are not . . . members . . . in this area will have an increased influence upon their families here on earth.”  “As the temple foundation is poured, and the walls are placed, and the roof is formed, let us all revitalize our foundational faith in apostles and prophets with Jesus Christ being our chief cornerstone,” prayed Elder Watkins. 

Elder Uchtdorf Quote: “As the work continued, Nehemiah’s enemies became more desperate. Four times they entreated him to leave the safety of the city and meet with them under the pretense of resolving the conflict, but Nehemiah knew that their intent was to do him harm. Each time they approached him, he responded with the same answer: “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down.” What a remarkable response! With that clear and unchanging purpose of heart and mind, with that great resolve, the walls of Jerusalem rose until they were rebuilt in an astonishing 52 days. (see v. 15) Nehemiah refused to allow distractions to prevent him from doing what the Lord wanted him to do.” [2009–A:59, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down]

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Real Talk is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.