An indepth study of Moses 1 and Abraham 3, which tell of Moses' epiphanies and Abraham's astronomy/theology lesson. This lesson focuses on proving the contraries of "the Infinite" and "the Intimate" when it comes to God, and "Dust" and "Divinity" when it comes to ourselves; overcoming the adversary; focusing on what matters most; the "orbits" of stars and souls; the premortal plan; and more.

0:00 Welcome Back!

4:17 Old Testament Intro

24:18 Background of Moses 1

35:31 Approach to Old Testament study

39:29 Study of Moses 1

40:25 God's Work and Glory

47:01 Coming into God's Presence

49:43 The Infinite and the Intimate

1:07:32 Dust and Divinity

1:15:32 Overcoming the Adversary

1:51:12 The Second Round of Revelation

1:55:49 Science and Religion

2:05:42 Things that Matter Most

2:10:39 Study of Abraham 1

2:36:48 Controversy over the Book of Abraham

An indepth study of Official Declarations 1 & 2, the Manifesto of Wilford Woodruff ending the practice of plural marriage, and the revelation of Spencer W. Kimball extending the priesthood to all worthy males, regardless of race. This lesson focuses on plural marriage, prophetic guidance, independent testimony, non-negotiables, dealing with change, racial issues in LDS history, and more.

Time stamps:

   - Background on Official Declaration #1 - 1:46

   - Study of Official Declaration #1 - 30:37

   - Excerpts of 3 addresses by Wilford Woodruff - 46:54

   - Navigating Change - 1:23:59

   - Background on Official Declaration #2 - 1:31:05

   - Study of Official Declaration #2 - 2:18:48

A verse-by-verse study of the Articles of Faith, Joseph Smith's 1842 summary of the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This lesson focuses on Trinitarianism, the Fall, the Atonement, Faith in Christ, scripture, revelation, the Second Coming, religious freedom, Christlike attributes, and more.

Time stamps:

   - Background on Official Declarations 1 & 2 - 2:16

   - Background on the Articles of Faith - 10:59

   - Study of the Articles of Faith - 23:00

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 137-138, Joseph Smith's 1836 vision of the Celestial Kingdom and Joseph F. Smith's 1918 vision of the redemption of the dead. This lesson focuses on God's surprising generosity, the salvation of children, the fate of the unevangelized, pondering the scriptures, multiplying time by multiplying messengers, God's "paternal regard" and "ample provision," and more.

   - Historical background - 3:10

   - Study of D&C 137 - 6:33

   - Study of D&C 138 - 35:11

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 135-136, John Taylor's description of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and a revelation to Brigham Young as the pioneers were pursuing their westward journey. This lesson focuses on the last days of Joseph Smith, a rhetorical analysis of the Nauvoo Expositor, Joseph Smith's role in extending the blessings of salvation through Christ, our journey through the wilderness, preparing for those who come behind, comparing the Exoduses of ancient and modern Israel, the "Wander, Wander Die" principle, and more.

   - Background on the Martyrdom of Joseph Smith - 4:34

   - The Nauvoo Expositor - 15:10

   - Study of D&C 135 - 45:28

   - Study of D&C 136 - 1:32:46

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 133-134, the appendix of the Doctrine and Covenants and a statement of beliefs regarding governments. This lesson focuses on preparing for the Second Coming, Zioni vs. Babylon, the shortest verse in all scripture, a prophet of the lost tribes, robes of reminding red, the separation of Church and State, the free exercise of religion, cultural compromises regarding slavery, and more.

   - Background of D&C 133 - 3:43

   - Study of D&C 133 - 10:17

   - Study of D&C 134 - 1:43:31

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 132, a revelation about eternal marriage and plural marriage. This lesson focuses on the oversexualization of society, rules and exceptions, legal loopholes, the law of God, till death do you part, the weight of glory, revelation and commandment, Abrahamic tests, Emma Smith, and more.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 129-131, revelations about discerning heavenly messengers, miscellaneous items of instruction, and the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom. This lesson focuses on studying plural marriage, discerning truth from error, glorified sociality, the Urim & Thummim, knowledge and intelligence, exaltation, having your calling and election made sure, and more.

Time stamps:

   - Studying Plural Marriage - 2:08

   - Study of D&C 129 - 11:50

   - Study of D&C 130 - 35:55

   - Study of D&C 131 - 1:39:24

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 125-128, revelations about building up the Church near Nauvoo, the ministry of Brigham Young, and baptisms for the dead. This lesson focuses on how we live vs. where we live, unity and diversity, religious work/life balance, exploratory interviews, attitude in adversity, bold and binding doctrines, welding links, scriptural flexibility, exclamation points, and more.

   - Historical Background - 0:45

   - Study of D&C 125 - 10:47

   - Study of D&C 126 - 28:15

   - Study of D&C 127 - 45:59

   - Study of D&C 128 - 1:16:36

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 124, a revelation regarding the building up of Nauvoo, particularly the Nauvoo Temple and the Nauvoo House. This lesson focuses on bold proclamations, integrity vs. "iffyness," baptisms for the dead, order vs. enthusiasm, Temple ordinances, accepting will for deed, welcoming weary travelers, "investing" in the Kingdom of God, and more.