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March 09, 2023 Come Forth Unto Me | Book of Mormon
Nephi Prophecies
Samuel the Lamanite
Signs of Christ's Birth
Signs of Christ's Death
Jesus Speaks
Jesus Comes!
23 min
March 06, 2023Faith to be Made Whole
Matthew 9-10, Mark 5, Luke 9
Jairus’ Daughter
Jairus was a ruler of a synagogue in Jerusalem. He comes up to Jesus, falls at His feet and asks Him to come. In verse 23 …

Jairus must have been acquainted with Jesus to some extent. He knew exactly who Jesus was when he saw Him - and knew that He could heal.

Jesus begins to go with Jairus. There are a lot of people following them.

In the midst of their walk to the young girl - a woman tuches His garment and is healed. Jesus stopped to talk with her for a moment.

While they are stopped - Jairus' servant finds him and lets him know that his daughter has passed.

I love the words Jesus offers Jairus in verse 35 as he’s just gotten this news.

Jesus, Jairus, Peter, James and John all go to the house.

When they arrive Jesus lets everyone know that the girl is alive and sends everyone except the apostles, Jairus and his wife away.

Let's read the miracle in verse 41-43

Sometimes it feels like it’s too late to ask for our Saviors help. Sometimes we think He’s being slow - as in this story when He stops and talks to someone else.

He is with us. He can comfort us and guide our lives so that miracles will still take place even when time, and people and circumstances don’t see to be on our side.
Woman with the Issue of Blood
In the middle of this story of Jairus trying to save his daughter - we meet a “Certain woman”.

To begin I would like to read an excerpt from Walking with the Women of the New Testament (affiliate link)pages 52-53. This explains in detail more about what menstruation was like for these women and about being clean/unclean.

In verse 25, footnote A we see that the “issue of blood” could be called hemorrhage - or intense vaginal bleeding. Something like this today would be if a woman we going through 1 pad/hour!

During the time of the Mosaic law - a woman who had an issue of blood was unclean during that time anything she touched (lay on, sat on, food prepared) was considered unclean. If others touched her they had a washing ritual they had to do.

This woman had been unclean for TWELVE YEARS! That meant that she had no had any contact with anyone. She was not able to even attend the temple or worship services.

Mark 5:26 - this is where we get a glimpse into what her life had been like.

Having lost so much blood for so long - we can assume that she was probably exhausted. I’m sure just going to the Savior - then being around so many people (who she wasn’t supposed to touch b/c she was unclean). We know from verse 24 that there were a lot of people following Him in this moment.

She didn’t need to talk to Him. She didn’t need to ask Him. She just KNEW that if she could TOUCH Him - she would be healed.

Her faith has always amazed me. She just wanted to TOUCH Him. And she did.

Verse 29.

I love verse 30 though. She didn’t tell or ask or anything. She touched. He knew. He felt virtue - or power - leave Him. He asked. His disciples thought He was crazy. There were so many people around - everyone was touching Him. But this was different. Jesus could feel the power leave Him. He knew something beautiful had just happened to someone in this crowd.

Verse 33 - she was so scared. She was worried. She had been unclean. But, she told Him the truth.

Jesus responds in verse 34 - Thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

The tenderness that Jesus offers her. The understanding. The compassion. The love. It just touches my heart every time.

How has the Savior healed you when you’ve reached out in desperation - even in just a moment where He was your only hope in that moment? Look for ways that He is manifesting His li
19 min
March 04, 2023We Trust in Our God | Book of Mormon
Alma 52 - Helaman 8
The Army of Helaman Forms.
Lamanites had begun to take possession of some of the Nephite lands. The Nephites needed help - but the Anti-Nephi-Lehies had made the covenant to not fight anymore.

In verse 16 we see the beginning of the formation of the Army of Helaman.

Description of them in verses 20-23
The Webster 1850 Dictionary defines “Stripling” as:
A youth in the state of adolescence, or just passing from boyhood to manhood; a lad.

These are going to be like the teachers in your ward. Maybe some priests. That’s who these young men were.

2,000 Stripling Warriors.
56:17, 19, 44-48, 54-56

2,060 – 57: 5-6, 20-21, 25-27

58:11-12, 33 + 37
Moroni’s Epistle to Pahoran
Chapter 59: Moroni is pretty upset with Pahoran. He isn’t sure why things aren’t being sent, and why they aren’t getting the help that they were anticipating. He writes a kind - yet firm, letter to Pahoran.

Chapter 60: Pahoran writes back and explains that the people have come against the government and are trying to overthrow everything.

Moroni leaves and comes to help Pahoran with the situation. They were successful and they were able to get things under control again.
Nephites vs Lamanites
The Book of Helaman is actually the Son of Helaman. So he begins this book. We learn immediately about the darkness that is happening all around. One of my favorite verses is Helaman 3:23.

They had been going through this period where the Nephites were extremely righteous and prospering. Then by Helaman 4 the Nephites are now weak like the Lamanites when they are fighting.

Then they repent and do well for a while, then cycle back down. It’s constant up and down through a lot of these chapters.
Nephi + Lehi (The Son's of Helaman)
Helaman (the son of Helaman) gets old, and gives the land and everything over to his sons Nephi and Lehi. They are great missionaries.

Chapter 5 verses 6-7 – family history.

Then verses 9 - 12

Nephi and Lehi go and teach. They are reject and everyone is very unhappy with them. Verse 23, 24, 26.

Voice comes 3 times. 31, 32, 33

Some repent and are encircled with fire along with Nephi and Lehi.

Nephi and Lehi have done great missionary work and the Nephites and Lamaites are living and working side by side.
Exceedingly Wicked
Three years into that situation - they became exceedingly wicked.

Secret murderers and robbing and other things begin to take hold of these people. Chapter 6, verses 21, 27, 28, 29 - all of it is Satan.

Chapter 6:34, 36

Chapter 7 and 8 are the beginning of the Lamaintes being the righteous people.

Verse 7 - how many times do we wish that? However, Nephi went through a LOT of really hard things. Sometimes the grass seems greener - but it’s important to remember it’s not.
Prophets Called by God
Chapter 8: 10-20

The importance of prophets who are led by God.
32 min
March 01, 2023Weep Not | Widow of Nain
Luke 7
The woman who anoints the feet of Jesus is so similar to another story, that we will come back to her story in a little bit.
Widow of Nain – Luke 7: 11-15
In verse 11 we are introduced to a mother.

Her son is being “carried out” - which means he was being carried a funeral bier. He had died.

There was a BYU scholar who wrote the following (see page 42 of Walking with the Women of the New Testament affiliate link).

It goes on to say that many people from the city were with her.

Then Jesus saw her. In verse 13 it says, “... He had compassion on her and said, weep not.”

This is so telling of the Savior and His love.
Compassion
The Guide to the Scriptures (in your app - scriptures - then the first option. This is an amazing resource) defines compassion as literally “to suffer with.” It also means to show sympathy, pity, and mercy for another.

The word mercy is defined as: The Spirit of Compassion, tenderness and forgiveness. Jesus Christ offers all of these things to use through His atonement.

So Jesus had compassion on this widow who had also lost her son. At this time having a man in your life was actually very important. So to have lost her husband and her son added another level of difficulty this woman was going to be experiencing in her life.

Jesus saw her situation and decided to show compassion in the form of mercy. The first thing He does is comfort her.
Weep Not
He had compassion and then said unto her, weep not.

I can’t imagine the tenderness and love those words were spoken with. Jesus knew how hard this situation was for her. The only thing he says to her is “weep not”.

He knew that He was about to offer a miracle that no one else could give her. He knew that things were about to change and be different.

How often do we have a comforting feeling from the Spirit about something that is troubling us, and we are able to hold onto that hope and wait for the next step we have felt Jesus will take or give us to take?

Sometimes our peace from the Holy Ghost is a lot like Jesus saying to us, “week not” and having compassion on us. He is with you and by your side just as he was by the side of this widow.
He heals
In verse 14-15 it says …

I love how 15 ends. He delivered him to his mother.

Jesus has compassion. He tells her to weep not. He goes over to the young man (we have no clues as to if he had been ill for a long time, if he passed suddenly, or if something else happened to him) and says, Arise, and the boy rises. Then he is delivered to his mother whom the Savior had just spoken to a moment ago.

Can you even imagine? The beautiful part about this is that we will get to have experiences where those we have not gotten to walk through this life with - will rise again and we will get to have a reunion with them, just as this mother and son were reunited.

That is still the same compassion and mercy as this woman was given. Hers was just given in the beginning of her mourning.

Don’t forget that He has offered his compassion and mercy to you in all your hardships. If our miracle looks different than this woman's miracle - just remember that there is still a miracle in the atonement of Jesus Christ for every single one of us. It is only because of His atonement that even this young man was raised from the dead.
Jesus Christ loves each and every one of us. Seek His miracles in your daily life. Seek and even ask to recognize His mercy and even miracles that are happening all around you. They are there!
8 min
February 24, 2023The Answers are the Small + Simple Things | Book of Mormon
Prayer of Zenos - Alma 33
He Hears us = 8 times in 8 verses (verses 4-11)

He is merciful = 5 times in 6 verses. (verses 4-9)

How have you seen this in your life? When have you felt like your prayers were heard?

When have you felt the mercy of your Savior?
I’d encourage you to take time and write this down.

Words of Amulek - Alma 34
Cry unto Him = 9 times in 10 verses (verses 18-27)

Verses 27 + 28

Amulek exhorts in verses 39-41

Trust + Small + SimpleAlma
Alma 36: 3
TRUST IN GOD = SUPPORT IN TRIALS

Chapter 37:5 -7
Small + Simple.

The Primary/SS answers are the answers. They are the small + simple things. They are what matters the most.

President Oaks in April of 2018

“So is the powerful effect over time of the small and simple things we are taught in the scriptures and by living prophets. Consider the scripture study we’ve been taught to incorporate into our daily lives. Or consider the personal prayers and the kneeling family prayers that are regular practices for faithful Latter-day Saints. Consider attendance at seminary for youth or institute classes for young adults. Though each of these practices may seem to be small and simple, over time they result in powerful spiritual uplift and growth. This occurs because each of these small and simple things invites the companionship of the Holy Ghost, the Testifier who enlightens us and guides us into truth, as President Eyring has explained.”

God has entrusted you: verse 14

Counsel with the Lord: 37

The importance of FAITH + the Liahona: 40 + 41

Easiness of the way: 46 + 47

Alma 40
“It mattereth not” verse 5 + 8.

How can we find peace with things that are hard to understand?

Worth the Wrestle by Sheri Dew (affiliate link)

Title of Liberty! Alma 46:12 - 17, 36

A belonging. This was a way to come together as a people and a church.

Moroni Prepares his people for battle. Alma 48: 7-10

Moroni and others are “Men of God. Verses 11-19
What does this look like for us today?

Prophets and apostles? Your ministering sisters?

Chapter 49 shows the importance of being prepared and following the council of the Lord. Verses 13-15, 18 and 23.
This is reminding me of the importance of food storage!
27 min
February 21, 2023Ask. Seek. Knock.
Fast Offerings
Alms - Money or food given to the poor.

Verses 1-5
How we should give to others.

How to Pray
Verse 6-8
Do so in private calling upon our Heavenly Father.

The Lord's Prayer
Check out Matthew 6:9 footnote a.

These isn’t something we are to repeat - it is something we should use as a guide for our own prayers.

Recognize Him.

Let Him know our needs

Ask for forgiveness

Ask for help.
How to Fast
Verses 16-18

Do so in private.

Be a Light.
Verse 20-23

Chooses a Master.
Verses

Consider the Lilies
Verses 28-34

We will be taken care of.

He knows our needs.

He will provide if we have faith in Him.

Trust Him to know me and my needs and that He will take care of all of them for me.

Matthew 7
Verses 1-11 are basically all JST.

Verse 7 and 8, do not have a JST.
ASK - Given

SEEK - Find

KNOCK - Open

Verses 14-21
False prophets
Hypocrites

Guile

Go against prophet

Go against God's teachings

Social Media - THIS IS NOT WHERE WE GO FOR KNOWLEDGE!!!

Verse 21-29
Wise man and foolish man.

We can stand against everything that is thrown at us when our foundation is Jesus Christ. He is what will give us power to endure the hard things in this life.

President Nelson has told us we need to believe. If we only have a desire to believe, we are still building that rock foundation.

Desire to believe - nelson
21 min
February 18, 2023The Power of Faith | Book of Mormon
Alma 14-32
Zeezrom is Healed - Alma 15: 7-11

Ammon + King Lamoni - Starts in Alma 18

Abish! - Alma 19:16

Alma 23 - 7 Laminate Cities are converted. Call themselves Anti-Nephi-Lehi’s.
Alma 24 they bury their weapons of war.

Alma 31 + 32
Alma 32:21-22

President Nelson's Talk Christ is Risen: Faith in Him to Move Mountains from April 2021
29 min
February 15, 2023Let Your Light Shine
Matthew 5 + Luke 6
Sermon on the Mount
The sermon on the mount is one of the most recognizable sermons Jesus Christ gave.

He went to the mountain, sat down and taught all those who found Him and listened.

He taught in a relatable way. Reaching us where we currently are and giving us hope of where we could someday be.

Find the blessings in the hard. He tells us we are blessed when we are having trials - not just in the great parts or great days.

Read Matthew 5:1-12

Our Day Star Rising, Elder Holland's book page 15
Let Your Light Shine
Verse 16-17
Love Your Enemy
Matthew 5 Verse 44-48

Luke 6 verses 27, 35-38

Our Day Star Rising, Elder Holland's book page 92-93
Jesus Restores a Man's Hand
Luke 6:6-12
18 min
February 14, 2023 What is Your Scripture Study Learning Style? | w/ Erin Ropelato
I am so thrilled to have Erin from Seek This Jesus Study on the podcast today. She is teaching us all about the five learning styles, how to know which one you are, and how to apply that knowledge into your daily scripture study!
I hope you'll listen and learn with Erin today!
Join Erin's General Conference Study starting February 20th! It's going to be amazing!
Find our your learning style here.
Check out her Instagram here.
29 min
February 10, 2023A Mighty Change of Heart | Book of Mormon
LAST WEEK RECAP
Before we jump into Alma, let's do a recap of last week. We did not have a podcast episode! I had to substitute a kindergarten class unexpectedly and could not do all the things. However, last week had so many great events.Mosiah 9-22 is the record of Zeniff. Which is so neat. We get several break off stories in Mosiah. We hear about what’s happened to those who were separated at various times.
Mosiah 11 is the story of Abinidi! In chapter 13, I love that he says, in verse 3 …
It reminded me of Nephi and his brothers when Nephi was building the boat. The power that comes to the Lords prophets when they are in need of protection.
In chapter 15 verses 1-3 when I read these it seemed to explain to me whey we sometimes hear Jesus Christ referred to as the Father at times.
In chapter 17, Alma, who is one of King Noah’s priests, believes Abinidi and flees b/c they weren’t happy with him when he didn’t want to kill Abinidi.
Alma runs and finds the waters of Mormon. He writes down everything Abinidi taught. While this is going on Abinidi is put to death.
Alma begins his teachings. He starts with a small group that ends up growing and baptizing a lot of people.
ALMA THE ELDER
We start off with Alma and his people in the wilderness. He is with those who left or were driven out by King Noah. In verse 17-20 it talks about how they were prospering and doing well in the city of Helam.Verse 21-22. They are going to be brought into a bondage - they encounter the Lamanites and the Lamenites say that they are going to protect them. However, they do not do that. They end up telling the people of Alma that they can not pray. In chapter 24: 12-16 Alma says
I love that in verse 21 - they took time to Thank the Lord and recognize HIS part and His hand in what had happened.
ALMA THE YOUNGER
In Alma 27 we meet Alma the Younger and his friends. I want to go ahead and read verse 1 and 3. Some of these were Alma the younger and 3 of Mosiah’s sons. Vs. 9Verse 11-16 - I love that he’s told to remember those in his past and their lives and stories. This just struck me of the importance of those who have gone before us and their impact on our lives.
Of course this is one of those stories most of us know and understand. Alma the younger is converted and becomes a great prophet. Where can you find yourself in this story? What has happened in your life that has strengthened your testimony and made you feel like you want to share the gospel of Jesus Christ?

In chapter 29 we get judges appointed. We will see this as the “calendar” for quite some time moving forward. Then Alma begins. The book of Alma is the book of Alma the Younger. He was appointed to be the first chief judge.In chapter 1 of Alma let’s read verses 24-26. I also love verse s33. The idea that when we become more still and are righteous, we will not commit wickedness.

In Alma 5 Alma is talking to the people of Zarahemla. Let’s talk a little about verse 12-16, 19, 21, 26, 27, 28, 31, 34, 36, 40, 43.How do we receive answers: Alma 1:45-46, 48.
In Alma 7 Alma testifies and talks of Jesus Christ and His life. He talks about Mary,and the atonement, the resurrection and the deliverance. We are invited to come and be baptized, repent and receive the Holy Ghost.

In Alma 8, Alma travels to Melek. It is NOT received well and leaves pretty quickly. However, in verse 15 it says. I love Alma’s response in verse 18. Then he will meet Amulek! The great duo is finally coming together. The rest of our section for the week is with these two teachings in Ammonihah. We are going to jump to the end of 13, and chapter 14. I know 14 isn’t until next week, technically, but since the story finishes up in 14, I snuck it in. This is when Alma and Amulek are captured.

Next week we are reading to Alma 32!
41 min

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