Questions to consider…

• What do you do when temptation feels loud, persuasive, or overwhelming?

• Where do you go in your mind and heart when your faith is being tested?

• What does it really mean to be "chosen" by God — and what is God choosing us for?

• Have you ever noticed that your greatest spiritual clarity often comes after your hardest spiritual trials?

Episode Summary

In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff invites you into one of the most vivid and instructive moments in all of scripture: Moses' direct confrontation with Satan in Moses chapter 1 — and what that moment teaches us about temptation, faith, identity, power, and service.

As Moses faces Satan's deceptions, accusations, and emotional intimidation, we see a clear, repeatable pattern for how to respond when we ourselves are tempted, discouraged, offended, or spiritually unsettled. Moses does not argue. He does not rationalize. He does not negotiate. He remembers his sacred experiences with God, he calls upon God, and he ultimately dismisses Satan in the name of Jesus Christ.

That pattern becomes the central invitation of the episode: When life gets hard, when faith is tested, when temptation presses in — will we answer weakness with sin, or will we answer weakness with the Savior?

Jeff beautifully connects Moses' trial of faith with the Savior's own trials — in the wilderness, in Gethsemane, and on the cross — showing that even the Son of God walked through moments where heaven felt distant, not absent, but purposefully quiet so that faith could grow, obedience could be proven, and redemption could be completed.

From there, the episode pivots into a powerful reflection on what it means to be "chosen." Drawing from Moses' calling and Doctrine and Covenants 121, Jeff reframes chosenness not as status or privilege, but as responsibility and service. To be chosen is to be entrusted — to serve, to lift, to teach, to reprove with love, to lead with meekness, and to put the good of others before the honors of the world.

The episode closes with awe and wonder as Moses beholds the vastness of God's creations and stands face to face with Him — a reminder that clarity often follows struggle, that light follows darkness, and that God reveals truth in His timing, according to His wisdom, and through His Son.

If you are navigating temptation, doubt, leadership, service, or simply trying to stay spiritually anchored in a noisy world, this episode offers both comfort and direction. It doesn't just teach doctrine — it teaches a way of walking with God.

A small invitation to help you live what you're learning

One simple way to strengthen what you're learning from the scriptures is to make your study consistent and visible. The MyStreaks app makes that easy by helping you track your daily scripture study, prayer, or any other uplifting habit you want to keep alive. Whether your goal is to read a verse a day or spend a few quiet minutes with God, MyStreaks helps you turn good intentions into steady, life-shaping consistency — one day at a time.

You can learn more or get started at MyStreaksApp.com.

Come study with us. Come reflect with us. And come be reminded that when you call upon God, He really does answer — often with strength, clarity, and peace you didn't know you had.

As always… keep streaking the scriptures 💛

Questions to Consider

• What if your weakness isn't a flaw — but a gift from God?

• What does it really mean that you are a son or daughter of God?

• How do you respond when temptation tries to redefine who you are?

• Where do you turn when you feel small, discouraged, or aware of your limitations?

• Are you trying to hide your weakness… or bring it to Christ?

Episode Description — Streaking the Scriptures (Moses 1:1–16)

Welcome to a brand-new year of Streaking the Scriptures — and a powerful beginning in the Old Testament.

In this episode, Jeffery begins 2026 by opening the Book of Moses and walking slowly, thoughtfully, and personally through Moses chapter 1. This is not a historical or academic study — it's an application-centered conversation about identity, weakness, humility, temptation, and what it truly means to be a child of God.

You'll explore what it means that Moses saw God face to face… why Moses realized "man is nothing"… and how that realization is not meant to diminish us, but to prepare us to receive grace, strength, and transformation through Jesus Christ.

Jeffery connects Moses's experience with Moroni's teaching in Ether 12 about weakness — and offers a beautiful reframe: weakness is not a flaw to be ashamed of, but a gift from God designed to make us humble and turn us toward Him. This insight leads to a deeply personal reflection on prayer, repentance, reliance on Christ, and how our weaknesses become the very place where grace can work most powerfully.

You'll also walk with Moses through his confrontation with Satan — and learn how identity, truth, and scripture become our protection against temptation. When Satan says, "You are a son of man," Moses responds with confidence, clarity, and courage: "I am a son of God."

This episode will help you:

• See weakness differently

• Strengthen your spiritual identity

• Understand how humility invites grace

• Recognize and resist temptation

• Apply scripture to everyday life

• Begin the Old Testament with purpose and power

If you've ever wrestled with feeling small, unworthy, tempted, discouraged, or unsure of who you really are — this episode is for you.

Start your Old Testament study not with timelines and background… but with truth, testimony, and transformation.

Let's streak the scriptures together.

Episode Summary — Why Article of Faith 10 Might Be the Most Personal of Them All

What does it really mean to believe in the literal gathering of Israel, the building of Zion, and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ — and why does that belief matter right now, in your ordinary, everyday life?

In this Christmas Eve episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff Downs reflects on Article of Faith #10 and asks a surprisingly personal question: Why is this article here… and how is it meant to shape who we are becoming?

As Jeff walks through Isaiah, 1 Nephi, and Ether, he reframes the gathering of Israel not just as a global event, but as an individual one — a gathering of hearts, covenants, faith, and daily choices. He explores how the "literal gathering" is happening quietly all around us as people choose Christ, make covenants, return to the temple, and draw closer to God through small, consistent acts of discipleship.

Along the way, Jeff invites us to consider:

• Whether Article of Faith 10 gives us a vision of who we really are and who we are meant to become.

• Why Zion is not only a future city, but a present pattern of living.

• How the Second Coming of Christ may feel less like a sudden interruption… and more like a long-anticipated birth — with signs, labor, waiting, and finally joy.

The episode gently shifts from prophecy to practice, from "what will happen" to "who am I becoming," and from grand future events to the quiet daily miracles that prepare us for them.

Jeff closes with a deeply personal testimony of prophets, scripture, Jesus Christ, and the power of consistency — reminding us that the restored gospel is not just true… it is meant to be lived, slowly, faithfully, and joyfully.

If you've ever wondered how ancient prophecies connect to your modern life — or how Christmas, covenants, and the gathering of Israel all belong in the same conversation — this episode will help you see your faith, your choices, and your future a little more clearly.

🎧 Listen for the moment when prophecy becomes personal… and belief becomes belonging.

Questions to Consider

• Is God still revealing truth today—or did revelation end long ago?

• Why does continuing revelation matter in a world facing challenges never seen before?

• How does Article of Faith #9 explain the need for prophets in our day?

• Why is The Family: A Proclamation to the World considered living scripture for modern times?

• How do divine "guardrails" actually increase freedom, safety, and happiness?

• What roles, responsibilities, and principles truly lead to joy in marriage and family life?

• Do we allow others—and ourselves—to change through the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

Episode Summary

In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff Downs explores Article of Faith #9—the powerful declaration that God has revealed, does now reveal, and will yet reveal "many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God." Jeff explains why this belief sets the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints apart and why continuing revelation is essential for navigating modern realities.

Using vivid, memorable analogies—from Noah building an ark for his time to traffic systems that require clear rules—Jeff shows how prophets provide inspired guidance specific to our day. That framework leads naturally into a thoughtful, paragraph-by-paragraph study of The Family: A Proclamation to the World, which Jeff describes as scripture for our time.

He unpacks its doctrine, commandments, teachings, defined roles, warnings, and promises, connecting each to real life through nearly 35 years of marriage and raising seven children. Jeff shares candid reflections on parenting, forgiveness, marital growth, divine roles, and the principles that most reliably produce happiness in family life.

This episode is both doctrinally rich and deeply practical. It invites listeners to move beyond abstract belief and into daily, intentional application—turning eternal truths into lived experience. Tools like the MyStreaks app can help reinforce those daily commitments and keep spiritual streaks alive, even when life feels demanding.

If you're seeking clarity, reassurance, and direction in a confusing world—and want to understand how modern revelation blesses families today—this episode will strengthen your faith and give you reason to keep studying, applying, and streaking the scriptures.

Questions to Consider While Listening

• What does it really mean to pray "with all the energy of heart" for charity?

• How do you practice Christlike charity in traffic, crowds, and everyday irritations?

• Why does God provide more than one witness of Jesus Christ?

• What does it mean that the Bible is the Word of God "as far as it is translated correctly"?

• Why were "plain and precious" truths lost, and how were they restored?

• How can studying multiple Bible translations deepen understanding without weakening doctrine?

• What happens when the Bible and Book of Mormon truly function as one testimony?

• How does daily, consistent scripture study shape who you are becoming?

Episode Summary

In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff Downs weaves together lived discipleship and deep doctrine, beginning with a simple but searching question: How do we live with charity when life feels crowded, rushed, and frustrating? From holiday traffic to busy gatherings, Jeff explores how charity is not accidental—it is something we pray for daily, intentionally, and by name.

That reflection leads into a thoughtful study of Article of Faith #8 and the powerful role of multiple witnesses in God's plan. Jeff examines why the Bible is the Word of God "as far as it is translated correctly," how plain and precious truths were removed over time, and how the Restoration brought clarity through the Book of Mormon, modern revelation, and living prophets.

You'll hear timely insights on the Church's recent guidance encouraging the use of additional Bible translations for greater clarity and accessibility, especially for those who struggle with archaic language. Through Nephi's vision, Isaiah's prophecy, Ezekiel's "two sticks," and the voice of modern apostles, Jeff shows how the Bible and Book of Mormon are meant to run together—one Savior, one gospel, one testimony.

This episode is an invitation to study scripture not just reverently, but actively—to compare, question, seek understanding, and apply truth with charity.

MyStreaks App Invitation

If you want to stay consistent with scripture study—even when life is full—Jeff invites you to use the MyStreaks app. A simple daily scripture streak, even just one verse, helps turn good intentions into quiet, faithful momentum. Consistency compounds, and over time, those small daily efforts shape discipleship, deepen charity, and draw you closer to Christ.

As always, keep streaking the scriptures—and keep charity alive in traffic and in crowds.

This episode of Streaking the Scriptures dives deep into Article of Faith 7 and what it really means to believe in "gifts of the Spirit" today—not just as a doctrine, but as something active and personal in your life.

Jeff walks through where spiritual gifts are outlined in scripture—1 Corinthians 12, Moroni 10, and Doctrine and Covenants 46—and points out that when something shows up in three different books of scripture, the Lord is emphasizing it for a reason. He reads through the lists of gifts: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues, beholding angels, and more, and then keeps circling back to one core idea:

These gifts are not for attention, status, or "likes." They are given to profit us spiritually and help us become more like Christ.

He explores how:

• Missionaries experience the gift of tongues, but still have to work, study, and struggle to learn the language; the Spirit enhances their effort, not replaces it.

• Spiritual gifts are given "that all may be profited" – the body of Christ needs many different gifts, not just one "type" of disciple.

• The Lord intends these gifts to continue as long as the world stands; if we don't see them, the problem is unbelief, not that God has stopped giving them.

Then Jeff shifts to a very practical, sometimes uncomfortable question:

How do spiritual gifts and callings actually work in a lay church?

Using Doctrine and Covenants 46, he highlights that bishops and other leaders are given the ability to discern gifts in their wards and branches. That means:

• When a bishop, Relief Society president, elders quorum president, Young Women or Young Men leader asks you to serve, it isn't random busywork.

• Even if it feels like "just their opinion," the Lord has already promised that His voice and the voice of His servants are the same (D&C 1).

• Saying yes to a calling—even one that seems small, inconvenient, or unimpressive—is often how your spiritual gifts are discovered, developed, and used to bless others.

By the end of the episode, you're invited to:

• See your own gifts more seriously, even (and especially) if they don't look "flashy."

• Trust that your leaders, imperfect as they are, have real help from God in where they ask you to serve.

• Look at every assignment—from setting up chairs to ministering to one person—as part of how the Lord uses yourunique gifts to bless His children.

He wraps with a warm reminder to have charity "in traffic and in crowded shopping malls" and an open invitation to email him with impressions or promptings you've felt while listening.

If you've ever wondered:

• Do I actually have spiritual gifts?

• Are callings really from God or just organizational logistics?

• What does it look like to "profit" from spiritual gifts without turning them into a performance?

…this episode will nudge you to look at your everyday discipleship—and your current or future calling—with fresh eyes.

How do you truly know when someone is called of God? In a world filled with voices, opinions, and countless religious messages, this question matters more than ever. In this episode, we explore the powerful doctrine that sets the restored Church of Jesus Christ apart from every other organization on earth: divine authority—how it is given, how it is recognized, and why it is essential for your personal journey toward Christ. If you've ever wondered how revelation operates, how priesthood authority was restored, or how to personally confirm God's messengers, this discussion will deepen your understanding and strengthen your confidence in the Lord's pattern.

Overview

In this study session, Jeffery dives into Article of Faith 5, exploring what it means to be "called of God" and why divine authority is foundational to Christ's true church. He walks through Joseph Smith's First Vision, the Savior's bold confrontation of false creeds, the restoration of the priesthood by heavenly messengers, and the structure of the modern Church that mirrors the organization Christ established anciently. Throughout the episode, Jeff emphasizes how personal revelation allows every disciple to know truth for themselves.

Chapters 00:00 — Why Article of Faith 5 Sets the Church Apart

What it means to be "called of God," and why this doctrine is the dividing line between the restored Church and all other organizations.

01:12 — Joseph Smith's Question and Heaven's Answer

Reviewing the First Vision and the surprising instruction not to join any church of Joseph's day.

02:13 — The Savior's Rebuke of Corrupt Creeds

Exploring why the Lord declared that the creeds of the time were an abomination and what that teaches today.

04:22 — Modern Reactions to the First Vision

A conversation about a prominent minister's response and why the Savior sometimes uses strong language to correct false systems.

09:46 — The Savior's Pattern of Correcting Religious Error

Scenes from the New Testament showing Christ's sharp rebukes when leaders misled God's children.

14:02 — Authority Challenged: The Savior and the Pharisees

Examining Luke 20 and the question of authority that mirrors Joseph's experience.

18:30 — Prophecy and Laying on of Hands

What it means to be called through prophecy and by authorized priesthood holders.

19:12 — Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood

John the Baptist's visit and the return of priesthood authority to the earth.

20:30 — Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood

Peter, James, and John confer higher priesthood power and keys upon Joseph and Oliver.

22:39 — Article of Faith 6: The Lord's Organization Restored

Why the primitive church's structure matters and how it functions today.

24:54 — Apostles, Prophets, and an Unbroken Line of Priesthood Keys

The modern church mirrors the ancient one—including its divine hierarchy.

26:53 — Carl G. Maeser and the Lesson of the Sticks

A powerful analogy of the "common stick" and why the position—not the person—holds the authority.

27:28 — A Personal Invitation and What Comes Next

Thoughts for application, a call to study Article of Faith 7 next, and Jeffery's sign-off.

Conclusion

Thank you for studying with me today. As we've seen, knowing who is called of God isn't guesswork—He has always provided patterns, authority, and revelation to guide His people. The same is true in our personal lives. When we seek, ask, and act with real intent, the Holy Ghost confirms truth just as surely as He did for Joseph Smith.

If you'd like support in building daily consistency in your scripture study—or any spiritual practice—the MyStreaks – Streak Tracker App is a simple and powerful way to keep moving forward one day at a time.

I'd love to hear any thoughts or experiences you've had as you study the Articles of Faith. Send them to me at [email protected].

Until we study again, have a marvelous day, show charity in traffic, and as always—keep streaking the scriptures.

In this study session of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery shares a few tender moments from the Christmas season, including attending the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert and walking as part of his daily streaks. Then we dive deep into Articles of Faith 3 and 4.

Together we explore what it really means to be saved through the atonement of Jesus Christ, how justice and mercy are perfectly reconciled in Him, and why obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel matters for eternal life. Jeffery walks through powerful passages in Mosiah, Alma, Doctrine and Covenants, Psalms, and Isaiah that expand our understanding of salvation, being born again, and becoming true sons and daughters of Christ.

We then turn to the first principles and ordinances of the gospel in Article of Faith 4: faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. Along the way, Jeffery ties these doctrines into daily life with real examples, including how to show more charity in traffic and in crowded places during the holidays.

Grab your scriptures and let's study how the atonement of Christ and obedience to His gospel can change who we are at the deepest level.

Chapters

00:00 – Christmas concert, family streaks, and setting up the study Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert, kindness of a ward member sharing tickets, walking streaks, Christmas plans, and overview of studying the Articles of Faith over several weeks.

02:18 – Article of Faith 3: Saved through the atonement of Christ Reading Article of Faith 3 and emphasizing that the atonement of Christ is central, not abstract, and performed personally by the Savior.

03:15 – Isaiah's witness of the atonement in the Book of Mormon Looking for Isaiah's writings about Christ, reading 2 Nephi 19 (Isaiah 9) as a classic Christmas prophecy, then turning to Mosiah 14 and its powerful description of the suffering Servant.

**05:40 – "With his stripes we are healed" Reading Mosiah 14 in depth, verse by verse, and reflecting on how Isaiah's language shows what the Savior actually did for us through His suffering, death, and intercession.

10:02 – Alma 7 and how Christ knows how to succor His people Turning to Alma 7, reading about Christ taking upon Him our pains, sicknesses, infirmities, and temptations so He can perfectly succor us and judge us with complete mercy and justice.

12:26 – Justice and mercy meet in Christ Connecting Alma 42 to the atonement, showing how the fall, the resurrection, justice, and mercy all converge in Christ, and how mercy claims the penitent without robbing justice.

14:28 – Saved in two senses: resurrection and eternal life Explaining the difference between being saved in the sense of universal resurrection and being saved in the sense of eternal life, and how obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel fits in.

16:54 – Redeemed by God, born again, and becoming His sons and daughters Reading Psalms 49:15, then Mosiah 27:24–26 about Alma the Younger being born of God, the need for all to be born again, and becoming new creatures in Christ.

19:59 – Redeemed from the fall and raised innocent again Studying Doctrine and Covenants 93:38–39, how Christ redeems us from the fall so infants are innocent before God, and how disobedience and false traditions remove light and truth.

22:39 – Obedience, commandments, and blessings from above Reading Doctrine and Covenants 59 about those who obey the gospel receiving good things of the earth, commandments, and ongoing revelation, and what it means to serve God with all our heart, might, mind, and strength.

24:21 – Article of Faith 4: First principles and ordinances of the gospel Introducing Article of Faith 4 and outlining the first principles and ordinances: faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins, and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

25:54 – Faith in Christ and putting off the natural man Turning to King Benjamin's discourse to describe putting off the natural man and becoming a saint through the atonement of Christ by yielding to the Holy Spirit.

27:00 – Repentance, thoughts, words, deeds, and continuing in the faith Reading Mosiah 4:30 about watching thoughts, words, and deeds, observing the commandments, and continuing in the faith to the end as a practical description of daily repentance.

27:45 – Baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and staying on the path Explaining baptism by immersion as a symbol of death and rebirth in Christ, why fonts are below ground, and how the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost moves us from occasional influence to constant companionship.

29:30 – Living the gospel daily and ordinances of salvation in the temple Discussing how these first principles and ordinances get us on the covenant path, and how temple ordinances and keeping covenants deepen our discipleship and prepare us for eternal life.

30:45 – Charity in traffic, crowds, and Christmas lines Sharing the "charity in traffic" streak, the crowded Crown Burger experience before the concert, choosing to compliment and lift others, and seeing people as Christ sees them, especially during the holidays.

32:30 – Final thoughts, invitation to keep studying, and sign off Encouragement to keep studying the Articles of Faith and applying doctrine, reminder to reach out by email, and invitation to keep streaking the scriptures.

Conclusion

Thanks so much for studying with me today. I love looking at these simple but powerful statements in the Articles of Faith and then digging into the scriptures that bring them to life. My hope is that as we talk about the atonement of Christ, justice and mercy, being born again, and the first principles and ordinances of the gospel, it changes how you live today, not just what you know.

If you had a thought or an impression while we were studying, capture it. Turn it into a small, laughably simple streak that keeps you connected to the Savior every single day. Maybe it is "read at least one verse of scripture," "offer at least one sincere prayer," or "show charity in traffic at least once a day."

One of the best ways to keep those commitments alive is the MyStreaks Streak Tracker App. MyStreaks helps you:

• Create simple spiritual and personal streaks

• Keep a record so you can actually see your consistency

• Connect with others in groups who are striving to follow Christ

If you have not downloaded it yet, just search for "MyStreaks" in your app store and look for MyStreaks - Streak Tracker App. Set up a streak for your scripture study or for living one principle from today's episode, and let consistency shape who you are becoming in Christ.

If you have any thoughts, questions, or experiences you would like to share, send me a note at jeffery, J E F F E R Y, at mystreaksapp.

Until we study together again, have a marvelous, fantastic, wonderful day, remember to have charity in traffic and in crowds, especially this time of year, and as always, keep streaking the scriptures.

In today's episode of Streaking the Scriptures, we stay with Article of Faith 1 and go much deeper into the Holy Ghost. We walk through the Savior's promise in John 14 and 15, explore Nephi's powerful teachings in 2 Nephi 32, and look at how the Holy Ghost both tells us and shows us "all things" that we should do. I share a story about a tower of deadbolts, fifty keys, and one simple question that unlocked everything. Then we move into Article of Faith 2, what it really means to be "punished for [our] own sins," and how Doctrine and Covenants 19 reframes punishment through the Savior's atoning love.

Chapters

• 00:00 – Welcome Back to Article of Faith #1 Recap of our last study, the Godhead, and why we're spending extra time on the Holy Ghost.

• 02:22 – "Teach You All Things" and Bring to Your Remembrance John 14:26, the Comforter's mission, and imagining the original Apostles facing life without the Savior's physical presence.

• 04:45 – Gift of the Holy Ghost vs. Light of Christ How conscience and the light of Christ differ from the guiding, directing influence of the Holy Ghost after baptism.

• 06:04 – Words of Christ Tell, Holy Ghost Shows (2 Nephi 32) Nephi's teaching on speaking with the tongue of angels and the connection between the words of Christ and personal revelation.

• 08:26 – Ask, Seek, Knock… Really How often we stop at reading and pondering but never actually take our questions to the Lord in prayer.

• 09:58 – The Deadbolts, the Keys, and One Brave Question The object lesson at a women's conference: three locks, fifty keys, and the power of simply asking which one opens them all.

• 15:11 – Treasuring Up Words and Speaking by the Spirit Doctrine and Covenants 84/88, public speaking fears, and how the Lord gives us what to say "in the very hour."

• 17:14 – A Braces-Off Break and the Joy of Family A real-time family moment on camera and what it reminds us about the everyday goodness God gives.

• 20:35 – The Holy Ghost's Primary Mission John 15:26 and why testifying of Christ is the Holy Ghost's central work in our lives.

• 22:50 – Article of Faith #2: Punished for Our Own Sins Moving into the second Article of Faith and reframing what "punished" really means.

• 24:32 – D&C 19: Endless Punishment and Missed Opportunities Weeping, wailing, gnashing of teeth, and the heartache of "what could have been" when we do not repent.

• 28:55 – The Savior's Suffering So We Do Not Have To Reading Doctrine and Covenants 19 on Christ's exquisite suffering and His invitation to repent so we "might not suffer."

• 30:50 – Agency, Government, and Accountability (Mosiah 29) "Every man… answer for his own sins" and how that ties directly into the Articles of Faith and our personal responsibility.

• 33:30 – Looking Ahead to Article of Faith #3 A brief bridge to the next study on salvation through the Atonement of Christ and obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.

Conclusion

As we wrap up today's study, we have seen again and again that the Holy Ghost is both Comforter and Teacher. He brings the Savior's words to our remembrance, he shows us what to do next, and he quietly confirms the most important truth of all: that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. We also saw how the Lord teaches us in Doctrine and Covenants 19 that "endless punishment" is His punishment, under His control, and that through Christ's Atonement we are accountable for our own sins – and blessed with the chance to repent and be healed.

If today's scriptures stirred something in you – a desire to study a little more about the Holy Ghost, to repent, or to act on a prompting – one of the best ways to honor that feeling is to make it consistent. That is why I use the MyStreaks – Streak Tracker App. You can set a simple streak like "Read at least one verse of scripture" or "Act on one prompting from the Spirit," record it quickly each day, and watch your identity as a true disciple grow one small action at a time.

If you have thoughts or experiences about the Holy Ghost you'd like to share, email me at [email protected]. I love hearing how the Spirit is working in your life. Until we study together again, have charity in traffic, keep your streaks alive, and as always… keep streaking the scriptures.

Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures! Today marks a powerful moment in our year-long journey. We have officially completed every section in the Doctrine and Covenants, and now we turn our hearts and minds to the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2.

Even though published revelation in the Doctrine and Covenants has concluded, revelation has most certainly not stopped. We live in a church guided by living prophets, inspired apostles, and—equally important—personal revelation through the Holy Ghost. Today we begin Article of Faith #1:

"We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost."

We'll explore the history behind these statements, how they came to be, and why they anchor our understanding of deity, identity, salvation, and daily discipleship.

Let's begin.

🕰️ Chapters 00:00 – The End of the Year and the Next Phase of Study

Reflecting on completing the Doctrine and Covenants and introducing Articles of Faith and Official Declarations.

01:24 – Why Continuing Revelation Matters

Understanding that revelation continues individually, personally, and institutionally.

03:07 – The History of the Articles of Faith

The Wentworth Letter, Chicago Democrat, and how 13 truths were canonized.

05:15 – Article of Faith #1: The Foundation of Our Belief

"We believe in God, the Eternal Father…"

06:45 – The Relationship with God as Eternal Father

Spirit creation, pre-existence, Abraham 3, and Moses 3.

12:28 – "Graven Upon the Palms of My Hands"

Isaiah 49 and the image of divine remembrance.

19:07 – The Nature of Christ: Father and Son

Abinadi's teaching in Mosiah 15 explained clearly.

24:50 – The Great Condescension of God

Nephi's vision in 1 Nephi 11 and the revelation of divine love.

27:40 – The Comforter and His Mission

John 14 and Doctrine and Covenants 130 on how the Spirit dwells in us and testifies.

31:55 – The Application

Personal revelation, identity as children of God, and why Article #1 shapes everything.

🎧 Conclusion

Thank you for joining today's study on the power and depth of Article of Faith #1. Understanding God as our Eternal Father, accepting Christ as the Savior who lifts us to eternal life, and recognizing the Holy Ghost as our personal teacher changes the way we live—not someday, but today.

One of the best ways to live these truths is through consistency.

That's why The MyStreaks – Streak Tracker App exists. It helps you build daily spiritual actions—reading, praying, serving, repenting—so that revelation doesn't just visit you occasionally…it accompanies you.

✔ Track your daily scripture streak ✔ Record spiritual impressions ✔ Share with family and friends ✔ Build habits that turn into identity

Download the MyStreaks app today and begin streaking—not just activities, but discipleship.

Until next time, keep charity in your heart, keep momentum in your study, and always… Keep Streaking the Scriptures.