We believe . . . that God will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, right? In this episode we study the monumental revelation given to Peter and learn, not only what that revelation means for us, but what the whole process illuminates about the way modern revelation works, but for us individually and for the Church as a whole.

Show Notes:

Sharon Eubank, "This Is a Woman's Church," Fair Mormon Conference, 2014.

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Just what kind of person does God choose for his service? This week we study disciples ranging from the stalwart Stephen to the radically antagonistic Saul, both of whom God chooses to spread the gospel. As we study we look at ourselves and learn lessons for ourselves on how we can choose and be chosen.

Show Notes:

Dallin H. Oaks, "The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," April 2014.

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Luke, of course, wrote the Gospel of Luke wherein he detailed in great literary style Jesus' ministry. Luke also wrote the Acts of the Apostles to highlight how that ministry changed the lives and spiritual capacities of his apostles. Study with us this week as we see how people, like Peter the apostle, who have been changed by Christ now turn to changing the world.

Show Notes:

Russell M. Nelson, "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives," April 2018.

Julie B. Beck, "And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit,” May 2010.

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Over the past months we've come to know and love Jesus more as we've studied his teachings, his example, and his sacrifices for his disciples. Now, in this last episode in the gospels, we study his resurrection, his interactions with his disciples, and his commandments to them as they move forward in faith. We testify all the time that Jesus lives; in this episode we confirm that truth and discuss what exactly it means to us. Know him; love him; and tell others about him.

Show Notes

Video: He's Still Risen

Jeffrey R. Holland, "The First Great Commandment," October 2012.

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Everyone from Pilate to the soldiers to the Jews of the day were focused on the kingship of Jesus Christ. Pilate asked him if he was a king; the soldiers mocked him by putting a crown of thorns on his head; the Jews refused to accept him. Even the sign above his head on the cross read "King of the Jews." This week we study Jesus' final mortal acts as King. As we "view his death" we focus on those aspects of his final hours that "draw" us to him and make us want to accept him as our King!

Show Notes

Gaye Strathearn, "Christ’s Crucifixion: Reclamation of the Cross," RSC.

Gaye Strathearn on LDS Perspectives Podcast

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When you last took the sacrament you promised to "remember" Jesus; over the next two weeks we dive deep into just what it is that you are supposed to remember. This week, study with us Jesus' spiritual suffering, symbolized by his blood, and come to know and feel a greater love for his sacrifice.

Show Notes

Jeffrey R. Holland, "Always Remember Him," Video.

Russell M. Nelson, "Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives," General Conference, April 2017.

Dallin H. Oaks, "Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ," General Conference, October 2015.

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The word "love" appears 34 times in John chapters 13-17. These chapters, encapsulating some of the Savior's final sermons, focus on his love for us and our love for him and for others. In fact, that's the "new" part of the "new commandment" he gives to us; it's not just about loving others, it's about loving others the way he loves us. Study with us this week as we learn just how to do that!

Show Notes

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When we think of the Second Coming we often feel fear and apprehension. In this episode we're going to study in order to remove the fear and ease the apprehension by learning how we can prepare for the Savior's next advent.

Show Notes

David A. Bednar, "If Ye Had Known Me," General Conference, October 21.

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Trees are supposed to bear fruit. Similarly, children of God are designed to bring forth "fruits". So what fruits does God expect us to bear? What stops us from bearing fruit? And what can we do to start bearing fruit?

Show Notes

Bruce R. McConkie, "Our Relationship with the Lord," BYU Speeches, 1982.

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Who is the greatest in the kingdom? How can I be great? What more must I do to earn a great reward? These questions drive our study today as we learn Jesus' responses to similar questions posed to him. Want to know how to be great? Listen to the Great One; the answer isn't quite what you may think!

Show Notes

Bountiful Kitchen Lavain Cookies!

Henry B. Eyring, "A Renaissance of Marriage."

D. Todd Christofferson, "Why Marriage, Why Family," April 2015.

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