Hosea 1-6; 10-14; Joel | November 7-13 - Episode 46

Episode 46

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Hosea 1-6; 10-14; Joel | November 7-13

Lesson 46

“I Will Love Them Freely”

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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 Hosea and Joel. Explore these important themes, topics, and questions: 

God’s loving kindness and why He won’t give up on us

How to connect with God on a more intimate level

WHY do we follow God? What is hésed?

Help for when you feel you have messed up too much and can’t return to the Lord (feeling shame)

Why we should look to our youth for inspiration and strength 

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Invitation: 

Reach out to a teen who has been an example of faith and taught you by their example. Let them know you are proud of them.

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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 

Link to Ganel-Lyn’s jacket from Sweet Salt Clothing: 

https://www.sweetsaltclothing.com/top-denim-jacket-light-wash.html 

Link to Ganel-Lyn’s dress from Sweet Salt Clothing: 

https://www.sweetsaltclothing.com/v_neck_ruffle_half_sleeve_dress_white.html 

“Even though those with whom he has covenanted may be horribly unfaithful to him, he would not divorce them if they would only turn back to him with full purpose of heart.” (Henry B. Eyring, Covenants and Sacrifice [address to religious educators, 15 Aug. 1995], pp. 1–2).

​​“I do not know who in this vast audience today may need to hear the message of forgiveness inherent in this parable, but however late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed, however many mistakes you feel you have made or talents you think you don’t have, or however far from home and family and God you feel you have traveled, I testify that you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love. It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ’s Atonement shines” (“Laborers in the Vineyard,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012). 

“I think we are living in the day of the fulfillment of the word of the Lord given through the Prophet Joel, and repeated by Moroni in his first visitation to the Prophet Joseph.” (1961–A:87, Gordon B. Hinckley, Ready to Harvest)

“The era in which we live is the fulness of times spoken of in the scriptures, when God has brought together all of the elements of previous dispensations. From the day that He and His Beloved Son manifested themselves to the boy Joseph, there has been a tremendous cascade of enlightenment poured out upon the world. The hearts of men have turned to their fathers in fulfillment of the words of Malachi. The vision of Joel has been fulfilled.”

(2001–O:4, Gordon B. Hinckley, Living in the Fulness of Times)

“To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. … It’s also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn’t make decisions for you. It doesn’t give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior.