Talking Scripture

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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

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

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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

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

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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

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

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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

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

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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)

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

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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 post Ep 327 | D&C 71-75, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 30-July 6) appeared first on Talking Scripture.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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

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

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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

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

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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 post Ep 324 | D&C 60-63, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 9-15) appeared first on Talking Scripture.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (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

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