Often, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, it can be difficult to delineate between what is eternal and unchanging and what is more temporary and changeable. Whether it's statements in the scriptures or by Church leaders, particular policies or practices, or even truths and teachings, identifying what is permanent and what is not can be essentially important. In this episode we approach that very task as we study instructions the Lord gave to early Church members.

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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

"Abundance" is certainly a buzz word in common parlance today, but the idea of abundance, divine abundance, originates from God. This week we study dive into a study of that divine abundance, how it works, and what we can do to qualify ourselves and others for it.

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When the Prophet dictated the prophetic plea that the "kingdom of God go forth, that the kingdom of heaven may come" it was revealed, not just a future event, but a present one as well. We can and should belong to and benefit from the kingdom of God on earth, now. In this episode we discover how, invest in our relationships with others, and are challenged to extend forgiveness.

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Neal A. Maxwell, "A Brother Offended," April 1982.

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"For better or worse, in sickness and health..." do those words describe your commitment to the Lord? This week we study, not just faith, but faithfulness and as we discover a fresh perspective, invest our mind and heart, and connect to God.

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Neal A. Maxwell, "Endure it Well," April 1990

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Do you like spinning plates? No, neither do we. In this episode we study the things that don't matter to the Lord and, by implication, the things that do matter to Him. As we learn together you might ask yourself the question, "What matters to the Lord in my life right now?"

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"Welcome to Zion" said no sign nor person when the early Saints entered Missouri. Instead, they found only a few homes and stores, a somewhat irreligious society, and a situation that prompted at least some degree of disappointment. Finding Zion turned out to be the easy part: building Zion that hard. So too it is with us: knowing what we want our lives to look like--what kind of "Zion" we want--is simple; building that Zion takes work and effort. In this episode we study some of the not-so-easy/not-so-pretty side of growth and change to help us conscientiously roll up our figurative sleeves and go to work.

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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Where is Zion? This is the question that drove early members of the Church to seek for revelation in 1831, that motivated them to continue their sojourn across the country, and catalyzed their conversion to and application of restored truths. It is also a question that can similarly motivate us. In this episode we look at lessons learned about Zion before we get to Zion. What do we need to know, feel, do, or become before we can fully inherit the promised land?

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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Joseph Smith once wrote that all of us "must have the discerning of spirits" if we are to avoid deception and progress in the Kingdom of God. As we seek to follow President Nelson's challenge to "grow into the spirit of revelation", being able to discern the voice of the Spirit is important and difficult. In this episode we study key revelations given to early Church members on they way to both improving our ability to discern as well as solidifying our own certainty of what really is "of God" and what is not.

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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Perhaps the most-asked question in the whole Church is, "How do I recognize when the Spirit is speaking to me?" Early members of the Church had the same question and, as we study sections 46-48 this week, wee study the Lord's revelation of true spiritual manifestations or "gifts" He gives to indicate when the Spirit is present. Ask yourself: what "gifts" have I seen or received that evidence God's presence?

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As Church members started a new life in a new place they had to encounter new and increasing problems. One of those--attacks on their faith from other inhabitants of Kirtland, printed in the newspaper, and spreading almost as quick as the gospel itself--caused many Church members to struggle with their newfound faith. Today, we are no strangers to challenges and criticism, but retaining and embracing our own faith is often no less difficult. Study with us this week as we study what we can know, feel, do, and become to better enable us to embrace our faith in the face of challenge.

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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward