One Minute Scripture Study: A Come Follow Me Podcast

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Genesis 18-23! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember earlier this week when Abraham told Lot to choose whatever land he wanted, and Abraham would take what was left? Well, even though Lot had first pick he made a really bad choice. He chose to build his home on beautiful, wonderful, fertile land . . . right next to the sin-laden city of Sodom. Genesis 13:12 says that when Lot moved in he “. . . pitched his tent toward Sodom,” getting the best view he could of that spiritually filthy city. Hmmmmm. . . . Meanwhile, Abraham settled elsewhere in the land of Canaan, farther from Sodom, and in verse 18, it tells us that he “built there an altar unto the Lord.” Now let’s consider this together. The first thing Lot did when he moved in was to get the best view possible of a sinful city; Abraham ensured that the first thing he did was worship the Lord. Based on those two actions it’s easy to see what their priorities were. But what about us? When we wake up in the morning, are we quick to grab our phones and check social media or sports scores? Or do we start the day with a prayer to our Father? Do we prioritize our time in the scriptures, or are we too busy binge-watching our new favorite show? As we continue to learn about Lot and Abraham, their stories will show us that what we put first in our lives will have a powerful impact on who we become and how peaceful our lives are. Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I heard this advice a long time ago, and it’s since been a favorite of mine– to pray before I read the scriptures each time! But I slowly discovered that something else was missing, too. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I’ve studied the life of Abraham I’ve discovered something about him: he’s pretty darn cool. One example is when he was travelling in the wilderness with his nephew Lot. Both of the men were pretty wealthy: they had large flocks of animals and lots of servants. So when these two men tried to settle down next to each other, it just didn’t work. The land couldn’t possibly support all of those animals and people in one place. Now at this point some fighting started between Abraham’s and Lot’s herdsmen, anxious to take care of their animals but without enough space to do so. And this is the part of the story where Abraham really shows what he’s made of. Instead of pulling the “I’m older and more important card” as many an older sibling or cousin has done, Abraham says to Lot, “Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee. . . Is not the whole land before thee? Separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.” In other words, Abraham said, “Possessions don’t matter to me nearly as much as our relationship does. You choose where you want to settle first, and I’ll take whatever is left.” He’s awesome right? And his example also teaches us an important lesson: people are always, always, always more important than things. Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I want you to think of one of your favorite gospel teachers, either past or present, that you’ve ever had. What did they have in common? Let’s learn from Abraham’s example today! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometime after the Tower of Babel debacle, a baby boy was born in the land of Ur. Unlike all the other babies born in Ur at this time, this one would change the world. This baby boy was the future prophet, Abraham. Abraham grew up in a home that left much to be desired; in fact his dad tried to sacrifice him to pagan gods– yikes! Abraham made the wise choice to move away from home. Abraham describes the reason for this decision not as an effort to run away from anything, but as an effort to run TO God. In Abraham 1:2 he said, “. . . finding there was greater happiness and peace and rest for me, I sought for the blessings of the fathers . . ." Don’t you love that? Abraham was anxious to enjoy three great blessings of following Jesus: happiness, peace, and rest. Often I think we’re guilty of looking at the gospel as a never-ending “to do” list: I have to read my scriptures, I have to pray, I have to go to church, I have to do service. But Abraham saw far beyond all of those “have-tos” and “shoulds” and instead focused on the blessings the gospel brings: peace, happiness, rest. So today is a great day to consider this question: What would my life be WITHOUT the gospel? My guess is that as we ponder on this, we’ll realize that the gospel has brought countless blessing that make all the “have-tos” and should dos” more than worth it! Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One spring day, I was on a hike in the beautiful Colorado mountains with some friends. As often happens in the spring there, a rainstorm suddenly started booming thunder and cracks of lightning that seemed to be striking really, really close by. Honestly, it was scary. One of the teenagers in our group was very obviously upset– standing by himself in the middle of what I realized was a panic attack. I quickly went over to this teen, wrapped my arms around him and bore my testimony to him, “God knows exactly where you are. He knows where each lightning bolt is striking. He can keep you safe.” After we did some deep breathing together he calmed down and we made it safely back down the mountain. I imagine Noah might have felt like my teenage friend: afraid and alone. But in Genesis 8:1 it says, “And God remembered Noah, and every living thing . . . “ Noah was in the middle of a storm– the likes of which the world had never seen before and would never see again. But even in the midst of it, God remembered him. Like Noah, we can remember that no matter how small or insignificant we may feel in the face of all the big things happening in the world, we are never– not for one second– forgotten by God. Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I often cringe when I think about some of the things I did as a teenager just to be “funny”, that were not totally aligned with my values at the time. What can Noah teach us about this? When I look back on my high school years, I cringe a bit when I reflect on some of the things that I did. I had a super strong testimony and was active in church. But I also realize that maybe I shouldn't have participated in that prank, or wonder why I felt I was justified in being rude to someone. I'm not saying I was a bad kid, but I can totally see now that there was a disconnect in my integrity-- my actions did not always line up with my beliefs. When I read about Noah, he is spoken of so highly in the scriptures: "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations'". Perfect?! Well, I'm a big fan of footnotes, and when I looked at the footnote attached to "perfect", I noticed the Hebrew meaning could also translate to, "complete, whole, having integrity". Now THAT makes sense to me. Noah must have been a man of great integrity. When he said that he loved God, his actions aligned with making God a priority in his life. He was consistent in every area of his life. This is what makes Noah such a great example and disciple of God. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We asked YOU, our listeners, what questions you want answers to; and loved all of your responses! Tune in to today's Bonus Episode to find out which 4 questions we discuss and answer! **We hope to do more of these Q/A sessions in the future! The book mentioned later on in this episode is, 'Raising Up a Family to the Lord' by Gene R. Cook and can be found at Deseret Book! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt sorry for the people who lived during Noah’s time? Have you ever wondered if they might have repented if Noah had preached just one more time? I have! But Genesis 6:3 gives us a timeline of just how long Noah’s peers were given to repent before the flood came. It says, “And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man. . . yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.” Did you catch that? Noah didn’t just preach for a couple of weeks or months. No, he preached for years– decades– to people who simply would NOT listen. Talk about a frustrating calling! Now it’s easy to look back and shake our heads at the people of Noah’s day. How could they be so stubborn? But let’s consider this: how many times have our prophets warned us to study our scriptures, to learn to recognize the Spirit, to strengthen our homes, or to pray more? And have we really listened and obeyed yet? The fact is, we are being warned just like the people of Noah’s day were! While there won’t be a physical flood we are definitely facing a deluge of sin and temptation unlike the world has ever known. So it’s up to us to listen to the prophet so we can be ready for the downpours of temptation that surround us! Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had the best of intentions to serve someone, and then everything got in your way and it couldn’t happen? Let me tell you what I’ve learned from Noah’s time. The people around at Noah's time were not good. And it wasn't just because of their actions. We learn that "every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." So they did bad things, but they also had evil intentions! This is sometimes great to remember, like when I have every intention to do something good, but the messiness of life or just plain forgetfulness seem to block me from doing it. You get credit for having good intentions! But on the opposite end, God also knows when we do things with bad intentions. He knows if that rude comment was said ignorantly or purposefully. He knows if we decided to skip something important because it was too much for us, or if we wanted to get out of it. Our actions matter! But the only thing that only God knows are the intentions behind our actions, for better or for worse. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Methuselah had it all! His father, Enoch, was a prophet. He got to live with his dad in the amazing city of Enoch where everyone was “of one heart and one mind.” It must have felt like the best day ever on repeat! So imagine how Methuselah must have felt when he found out that the entire City of Enoch was going to be translated (hooray, how cool would that be?!) . . . except, as Moses 8:2 says, “. . . Methuselah, the son of Enoch, was not taken.” Methuselah was the one person who had to stay behind. It turns out SOMEONE had to stay on the earth to continue the righteous priesthood line that Noah would come from. What do you think that would feel like? All of your friends, family, and righteous church leaders gone in a moment– and you are left completely alone. Personally I would be beyond disappointed! I might even be envious, frustrated, angry, and sulky! But the amazing thing is that nowhere in the scriptural record do we ever read that Methuselah complained. As far as we can tell, he accepted what happened and just kept moving forward. What a powerful example that we can keep happily moving on even if we feel alone or like we’re missing out. Music Courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Big Picture Monday to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Genesis 6-11; Moses 8! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music courtesy of bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever wondered how Satan feels about you, today is your day to find out. We’re seeing a HUGE contrast between God’s feelings for us and Satan’s. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready for the best play-on-words I think we get in the Old Testament? Let’s talk about floods! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So the City of Enoch became perfect . . . but how did they do it? What was their secret? Today we’re finding out! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been an important concept to saints in literally every dispensation! So how do we create Zion today, just like Enoch? Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it that made Enoch worthy of a face-to-face encounter with God while the rest of us don’t get to have the same experience? Today we’re finding out the ONE thing standing in our way. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Moses 7! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journaling is not my favorite, but today we’re diving into what we need to be keeping a record of at the bare minimum. Pull out your old diaries friends, we’ve got some writing to do! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why would I meet with Teaching Assistants?! I knew how to do this paper. Well, let me tell you how I learned a rough lesson about leaving help on the table. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Book of Abraham has one of the most unique backstories of any book of scripture. One of our favorite guests, professor Kerry Muhlestein, is here to clarify the ancient scrolls that came into Joseph Smith’s hands, and what we can learn from this powerful book (that even has pictures!). Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your heart was a prime piece of real estate, how would you say it's been divided? Today we’re talking about where we’ve given control of our spiritual real estate. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even though I don’t remember much from my baptism day, the importance of that moment is much weightier than I think I ever realized! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the most boring chapter in Genesis teach us about the temple? A whole lot! Listen to today’s episode to find out more! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Genesis 5; Moses 6! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can we learn about ourselves from the aprons that Adam and Eve made? Dive into this episode for a little lesson in symbolism! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever since the beginning of time, Satan has tried to convince people that he has figured out a secret loophole for happiness. Let’s expose that lie today! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is one of Satan’s #1 tricks to get us to sin? Today we’re looking at his little game of wordplay with Eve to find out! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My first 6th grade class that I taught was…. Rough to say the least! Let me tell you the important lesson I learned from them after switching to a new school. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Satan really just an overprotective brother? Is there any chance he had our best interests at heart when he presented an alternative to Heavenly Father’s plan? Find out in today’s episode! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every time I go on a hike I think about the fifth day of creation and how grateful I am that we don’t just have to eat raw tofu. Find out why by listening in! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready for a quick brush up on astronomy today? Trust me, this one is simple! Let’s talk about what happened on Day 4 of the Creation. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Old Testament is unique because we have more stories about women than other books of scripture. But we also have some complicated stories with women, so researcher Amy Fisher is ready with some powerful insight on how to make our study of the women in this book effective! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third day of the creation can teach us about what God wants us to do with our own lives. Listen in to see what the growth of plants has to do with your daily schedule. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honestly, I’ve always been a little confused on what happened on Day 2 of the Creation. But when I studied it some more, I learned a cool insight! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the first day of the creation teach us about how to be a better follower of Jesus? A whole lot! Listen in to find out more! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How old are you? If you said anything under 1,000 you’re wrong! Listen in to find out why the age of your soul matters a whole lot when facing temptation. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I transitioned into Relief Society, there was one big change that stood out to me. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does God do what He does? The answer can be summed up in one word-- listen in to find out what it is! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life IS like a test, but the best test ever. Let me tell you about a particular test I took at BYU that taught me a big lesson! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready for a pick-me-up?! Today we’re diving into my favorite verses in the book of Moses that remind us of exactly who God is and who we are! Listen in for a serious confidence boost! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Moses 1; Abraham 3! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas Eve! As you dream about the gifts you’ll be getting tomorrow, let’s consider the best gift we could give to Jesus. Listen in to find out more! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you feeling stressed out right now? Looking forward to some rest soon? Listen to this for a new perspective on peace and rest! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re getting a sneak peek of the Old Testament by diving into the story of the Tower of Babel and how it relates to us. Listen in to find out more! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Music from bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One thing I know because of what I’ve learned about Christ in the D&C this year, has been really helpful in a year filled with a lot of darkness. Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821 And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.