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(00:00) The historical context. The first presidency clarifies the meaning of the “mighty and strong one.”
(04:44) Uzzah’s steadying of the ark and modern applications.
(08:08) David O. McKay’s quote concerning those who try to direct others while lacking authority.
(10:01) Getting your name in the book of the law of God.
(12:00) The parable of the wheat and the tares & Noah blindness.
(33:46) Being descendants of Abraham, lawful heirs according to the flesh, and statements from early church leaders relating to literal descendants.
(41:16) Prophecy that the Civil War is coming.
(43:14) Refuting criticism of the Prophet Joseph Smith: While D&C 87 was not canonized until 1876, it was published and distributed many years before the Civil War.
(46:25) The accuracy of D&C 87.
(50:21) The Nullification Crisis and other historical context to this prophecy in 1832.
(54:00) Joseph Smith sees war being poured out upon all nations causing death and misery of many souls. Wars of the oppressed rising up against who they see as their oppressors.
(57:47) Elder Joseph L. Wirthlin’s approach to D&C 87:4. “Slaves shall rise up against their masters.”
(58:58) Like those in the book of Helaman, we live in an environment where there are wars of the heart.
(1:05:07) Peace is in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Stand in holy places.

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The post Ep 332 | D&C 85-87, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 4-10) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) The historical context of Section 84.
(02:49) The purpose of the priesthood and its attendant blessings.
(10:49) One of the ways we claim the privileges of the priesthood is through the ordinances of the temple.
(23:44) The blessings of the priesthood are for everyone in the world. It is not necessary to hold an office in the priesthood to claim the blessings.
(30:01) Multiple ways to view Mount Zion, the mysteries of God, and Moses’ translation.
(33:49) The danger of neglecting the Book of Mormon.
(36:47) The offering of the Sons of Levi is clarified. A book containing the records of the family of Adam will be presented to God. We work toward getting everyone in the book.
(46:12) Difficulty with the prophecy regarding New York, Albany, and Boston. A deeper examination of this challenging text, with a forthright approach to the weaknesses of each interpretation.
(1:03:53) C.S. Lewis taught that there is great value in the struggle with difficult doctrines.
(1:06:26) We shall rejoice in the success of the Almighty by singing a new song.

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The post Ep 331 | D&C 84, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 28-August 3) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) Jesse Gause was a counselor to the Prophet who could no longer fulfill the assignment.
(02:48) Being part of a council requires that we share our perspective to assure proper decisions are made.
(11:38) The background of Section 82 is a quarrel between Saints in Ohio and Missouri. They are all trying to build Zion, but disagree on how it should be done.
(22:41) The relationship between light, truth, and obedience. Where much is given, much is required.
(26:19) If we sin again, do our former sins return? A discussion of ways to interpret D&C 82.7.
(30:06) Old habits can lead to old sins. The admonitions in D&C 82 relate to the Saints later in Ohio, Missouri, and Nauvoo.
(33:02) The Lord is bound when we do what He says, D&C 82.10.
(34:04) The Parable of the Unjust Steward as it relates to making friends with the mammon of unrighteousness. The words used in the original text can help in interpreting these verses.
(40:07) Section 83 may lead people to think that the church thinks men are more important than women. A discussion on the balance between patriarchal priesthood in the home and hierarchal priesthood in the Church.
(44:58) The order of operations in Church Welfare: Rely upon yourself, your family, and then the Bishop’s Storehouse.

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The post Ep 330 | D&C 81-83, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 21-27) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) An overview of the book of Revelation.
(01:46) A look at the types of apocalyptic texts, and how they are found in St. John’s apocalypse and the Book of Mormon.
(07:52) The historical evidence of Joseph’s visions places him in the apocalyptic tradition of ancient visionary prophets.
(11:46) The Book of Mormon helps us see the significance of Section 77, and how it is a restoration of truth.
(16:21) Nephi is shown the vision that John sees. Nephi is instructed to not write much of the vision because it is John’s assignment to do so.
(24:23) Each of the seven seals represents a portion of the earth’s history.
(25:47) Holding a book in his right hand, God knows the past, present, and future of the earth. He also knows your life story.
(35:21) If you will receive it, this is Elias. How Elias can be a composite figure.
(40:13) John eats a book which represents the gathering of Israel. We should do our part to bring others to Christ.
(49:40) The United Firm and its establishment. The celestial requirement is that we learn to see each other as equals, even though we are different.
(1:01:13) The establishment of Michael’s feet is explained in a temple context.
(1:06:48) Missionaries are called in sections 79 and 80.

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The post Ep 329 | D&C 77-80, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 14-20) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) An overview of D&C 76.
(17:34) Jesus Christ, redeemer of all worlds. Only those who reject Him will not receive a kingdom of glory.
(21:51) The Greek text of John 5 reveals a different reading, suggesting distinctions within the Resurrection.
(24:18) Those who reject Christ are seen in vision, including Lucifer and the sons of perdition. The Saints are encouraged to not be overcome by the Adversary.
(42:24) The Order of Melchizedek. Those who overcome by faith inherit all things. The early Christians discussed how Christ’s victory enabled man to become like God, or theosis.
(46:34) The terrestrial world is seen in vision.
(56:57) The telestial world is a glory that is beyond description.
(59:42) In the celestial world the saints see as we are seen and are known as we are known.
(1:02:39) The telestial world is seen again. We are invited to lay down the animal within us upon the altar of sacrifice.

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The post Ep 328 | D&C 76, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 7-13) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) The background and an overview of these sections.
(01:59) Fight darkness by spreading light. Truth will prevail.
(09:18) “No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper” found in D&C 71.9 and Isaiah 54.17. This promise of invulnerability is associated with the temple and eternal blessings.
(19:04) David O. McKay reveals the priority of the stewardships we will need to account for with the Savior.
(27:59) The Joseph Smith Translation teaches us how to read The Bible. Joseph never felt it was completed. The translation process opened the door to revelation.
(35:13) Infant baptism in modern revelation, the Book of Mormon, and in ancient Christianity. Paul’s counsel to Saints who are married to unbelievers.
(44:14) Traditions are good, but can be very challenging if they are contrary to truth.
(53:54) Several missionaries are called in D&C 75 and given special promises. How this section applies in the lives of modern missionaries.
(57:21) Luke Johnson’s life experiences.
(59:09) Samuel Smith, Joseph Smith’s brother, one of the eight witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
(1:03:15) Simeon Carter and his experience meeting John Tanner.
(1:07:28) D&C 75:28 provides comfort for those who desire to serve a mission, but are are not able to serve.

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The post Ep 327 | D&C 71-75, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 30-July 6) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) These sections were revealed at a special conference in November 1831. William E. McLellin endeavors to write a revelation of his own and fails.
(10:51) What are our expectations of revelatory experiences? Sometimes they are a still, small voice.
(15:00) Accepting and seeking to understand the scriptures invites more revelation in our lives. Absalom’s tomb and its inscription as a metaphor for coming to understand more from the scriptural text.
(22:31) The veil shall be rent and ye shall see me and know that I am.
(27:46) In the historical record, Joseph Smith explains how things happened in his visionary experiences. He describes seeing with spiritual eyes.
(33:39) David B. Haight’s account of revelation while pleading for help.
(38:42) A brief sketch of Orson Hyde and his mission to Israel.
(47:37) Descendants of Aaron have rights to the Bishopric. The Old Testament contains clues that there were debates regarding who had authority to be priests.
(51:27) Revelation to John Taylor about how God will reveal everything necessary for the rolling forth of His kingdom.
(53:02) We have a mighty stewardship to teach our children to have faith.
(58:32) Beware of temptation and take the extra precaution.
(1:02:53) The first scripture committee of the church, the Literary Firm. A general distrust of paid clergy was prevalent at the time, yet the “same is worthy of his hire.”
(1:08:41) The Lord’s storehouse as compared to the Bishop’s storehouse.

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The post Ep 326 | D&C 67-70, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 23-29) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) Ezra Booth sees Joseph Smith’s humanity and falls away from the Church.
(02:15) We must build Zion spiritually.
(05:29) The command to forgive others. By holding onto grudges we are hurting ourselves.
(12:55) The venom of the rattlesnake: An analogy.
(15:58) How an unforgiving heart is the greater sin. The parable of the unmerciful servant.
(20:55) The scapegoat is a reference to the Messiah. He will carry away the burden of pain others have caused us.
(26:41) Give our whole heart to God.
(32:40) Don’t procrastinate, but be ready with an attitude of success and act today.
(36:04) William E. McLellin’s views regarding Joseph Smith. The Lord makes it clear that Joseph has the keys.
(45:05) The Church is a kingdom, and tithing is a means to make the kingdom operational.
(49:06) Section 66 addresses William E. McLellin’s 5 questions to the Lord.
(55:11) William E. McLellin’s letter to James Cobb about the Spalding Manuscript.
(1:01:22) A prayer pleading for the going forth of the kingdom.

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The post Ep 325 | D&C 64-66, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 16-22) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) As you seek the Lord’s help in your life, recognize that there can be contraries regarding revelation and getting answers to prayer.
(06:59) Sometimes you leave the 99 to save the one and sometimes you leave the one to save the 99.
(13:58) The missionaries struggle on the Missouri River and Ezra Booth has trouble enduring adversity well.
(18:38) Another way to read “the congregations of the wicked.”
(20:10) Jesus is able to make each and every one of us holy and celestial. We can become the people He is expecting us to be.
(26:48) W.W. Phelps sees a daylight vision of the destroyer upon the face of the waters. Ancient cosmology provides layered meanings of the waters surrounding Zion as an ancient symbol of passage.
(43:06) Blue and white marble in the temple complex as a representation of the Sea of Chaos surrounding ordered space.
(46:44) Why don’t missionaries swim?
(50:02) The road to Zion is filled with challenges. The historical connection to sign seekers and Ezra Booth’s experience.
(53:15) Philo Dibble’s account of Elsa Johnson’s miracle and Ezra Booth’s response.
(1:00:31) Unrepentant adulterers cannot exist in Zion.
(1:04:53) Liars must repent.
(1:07:39) The tabernacle as a type for leaving telestial and terrestrial ground and entering into the celestial. We must be guided by the the Holy Ghost, as were the wise virgins.
(1:09:59) To dress and to keep the garden as it relates to our quest to follow Jesus.
(1:15:18) We should strive to see the big picture of God’s purposes in an eternal perspective.
(1:18:28) Interpretations of taking the Lord’s name in vain.
(1:27:09) Transfiguration of the earth and the Cosmic Covenant.
(1:30:00) Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
(1:33:16) Our faith in Christ does not take away our challenges, but He is with us. Christians were warned to leave to Pella.

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The post Ep 324 | D&C 60-63, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 9-15) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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(00:00) The Lord lays out the attributes of celestial people who will build Zion.
(03:03) Be faithful in tribulation instead of feeling wronged and wroth.
(13:12) Francis Webster and the price he paid in the Martin Handcart Company to be acquainted with God.
(18:09) In our quest to build Zion, we need to be obedient and bear testimony.
(20:21) We are to prepare a feast. The feast has layered meanings.
(23:54) What we can learn from those who were reprimanded by the Lord.
(28:04) Description of the land in Jackson County, Missouri, the center place of Zion.
(31:48) The scriptures teach about two different parts of the New Jerusalem. One coming down from heaven and one being built upon the land.
(34:09) Be the kind of people who are anxiously engaged and not waiting to be told what to do.
(41:07) Seeking the praise of the world instead of the praise of God interferes with the building of Zion.
(42:49) If we have repented then we are forgiven and God remembers our sins no more.
(45:31) Let all things be done in wisdom and order.
(50:04) Thank God in all things and take the sacrament on the sabbath day.
(55:04) The fulness of the earth is yours. The feast represents the joy of being brought into God’s presence and anointed by Him.

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