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Ep 294Alma 32-35: Knowing or Believing?
An in-depth study of Alma 32-35, recounting the preaching of Alma and Amulek to the Zoramite poor. This lesson focuses on the difference between compulsion and choice, humility, knowledge vs. faith, the experiment on the word, religious epistemology, testimony vs. taste, reversing the Fall, planting the seed, God's mercy because of His Son, the "great question," math or love, sufficient grace, and more.
Ep 293Alma 30-31: Christ & Anti-Christ
An in-depth study of Alma 30-31, recounting the preaching of Korihor and the Zoramites upon the Rameumptom. This lesson focuses on targeting the Atonement, anti-religious rhetoric, irrationality and authoritarianism, rationalizing sin, the argument from design, sign-seeking, the sense of superiority, trying the virtue of the word of God, the gifts of the Spirit, and more.
Ep 292Alma 23-29: O that I Were an Angel
An in-depth study of Alma 23-29, recounting the aftermath of the missions of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites. This lesson focuses on reverse engineering a lifelong convert, laying down the weapons of our rebellion, granting repentance, "all we can do," erasing sin, maintaining higher moral ground, anticipatory obedience, praise or pride, glorying in God, bringing thousands, forbidding slavery, suffering because of others, divine contentment, and more.
Ep 291Alma 17-22: Instruments in the Hand of God
An in-depth study of Alma 17-22. This lesson focuses on the missions of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites, fellowservants, gaining trust, gathering lost sheep, Creation/Fall/Atonement, Pascal's conversion, Abish and Lamoni's queen, prioritizing mission companions, coming to know God, and more.
Ep 290Alma 13-16: Divine Restraint
An in-depth study of Alma 13-16. This lesson focuses on Alma and Amulek's mission to Ammonihah, foreordination, foreshadowings of Christ, a preparatory redemption, equality of opportunity vs. equality of outcome, anticipating the coming of Christ, true repentance, divine restraint, martyrdom, the conversion of Zeezrom, being brought into God's house, and more.
Ep 289Alma 8-12: The Greater Portion of the Word
An in-depth study of Alma 8-12. This lesson focuses on Alma's mission to Ammonihah, his companionship with Amulek, persuasion vs. authority, being true to our spiritual experiences, appealing to the better self, remembering, inviting God into our homes, types of questions, lawyercraft, the resurrection as bad news, the plan of redemption, taking the long way around, and more.
Ep 288Alma 5-7: The Mighty Change of Heart
An in-depth study of Alma 5-7. This lesson focuses on Alma's discourses in the cities of Zarahemla and Gideon, bringing about the mighty change of heart, being born again, having Christ's image engraven in our countenances, singing the song of redeeming love, being stripped of pride, teaching with passion, plainness, and permission; the infinite atonement, perfect empathy, and more.
Ep 287Mosiah 29--Alma 4: The Choice Is Yours
An in-depth study of Mosiah 29 to Alma 4. This lesson focuses on leading as judges instead of kings, honoring agency, Alma and Nehor, priesthood vs. priestcraft, easy beliefs, the Amlicites, mark vs. curse, and more.
Ep 286Mosiah 25-28: Conversion of Alma the Younger
An in-depth study of Mosiah 25-28. This lesson focuses on truly seeing each other, hearing one another's stories, becoming one, Church disclipine, the upper limit of forgiveness, the conversion of Alma and the sons of Mosiah, spreading change, and more.
Ep 285Mosiah 18-24: The Waters of Mormon
An in-depth study of Mosiah 18-24. This lesson focuses on why we need the Church, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of discipleship, finding out what people have against, the pulpit vs. the pew, suggesting change, coming home, and more.
Ep 284Mosiah 11-17: Abinadi & Noah
An in-depth study of Mosiah 11-17. This lesson focuses on filling the guilt gap with grace, questioning God and His prophets, rationalization, a teaching tangent, publishing peace, the suffering Servant, Condescension & Incarnation, Christ's dual nature, and more.
Ep 283Mosiah 7-10: Lost & Found
An in-depth study of Mosiah 7-10. This lesson focuses on Hansen's Law, getting into trouble, inquiring after the lost, preparing for the rescue, reasons people leave, seer stones, spiritual sight, overzealousness, and more.
Ep 282Mosiah 4-6: "Are We Not All Beggars?"
An in-depth study of Mosiah 4-6. This lesson focuses on applying the Atonement, being in remission, the goodness of God, the pit & the pedestal, question marks &exclamation points, the Infinite & the Intimate, giving generously, perpetual progress, children of Christ, staying changed, and more.
Ep 281Mosiah 1-3: "Unprofitable Servants"
An in-depth study of Mosiah 1-3. This lesson focuses on Benjamin's backstory, the power of the word, the gift of grace, the two ledgers, the Atonement of Christ, the Savior's dual nature, and more.
Ep 280Enos: "My Soul Hungered"
An in-depth study of the Book of Enos. This lesson focuses on what it might have been like to be raised by a parent like Jacob, the return of the prodigal, nurture and admonition, wrestling before God, soul hunger, sweeping guilt away, and more.
Ep 279Jacob 5-7 (part 2): "I Could Not Be Shaken"
Part 2 of a 2-part study of Jacob 5-7 (this part will cover chapters 6-7). This lesson focuses on choosing life, quenching the Spirit, facing Sherem, anti-religious rhetoric, becoming unshaken, sign-seeking, Jacob's adieu, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:56 Choosing Life 8:20 Quenchable Spirit or Unquenchable Fire 16:10 Facing Sherem 24:10 Anti-Religious Rhetoric 31:15 Becoming Unshaken 39:56 Attacking the Doctrine of Christ 54:36 Sign-Seeking 1:00:11 Deathbed Confession 1:10:09 Jacob's Adieu 1:21:44 Conclusion
Ep 278Jacob 5-7 (part 1): The Allegory of the Olive Tree
Part 1 of a 2-part study of Jacob 5-7 (this part will cover chapter 5). This lesson focuses on Zenos, Olive trees, the 4 senses of scripture, the 4-Act play, grieving over the tree, grafting and scattering, planting in poor spots, the Lehite branch, the Great Apostasy, roots & branches, the Mother Tree, clearing away the bad, laboring in the vineyard, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:19 Zenos's Allegory of the Olive Tree 9:46 The 4 Senses of Scripture 18:38 The House of Israel as a Tame Olive Tree 27:09 History in the Allegory - the 4-Act Play 30:04 Act 1 - Grieving over a Dying Tree 43:31 Grafting & Scattering Branches 50:05 Act 2 - Checking on the Trees 1:00:07 Planting in Poor Spots 1:10:48 The Lehite Branch 1:19:34 Act 3 - Apostasy 1:29:43 Branches Overcoming Roots 1:41:06 What Could I Have Done More 1:59:10 Gathered to the Mother Tree 2:10:14 Laboring for the Last Time 2:16:35 Clearing Away the Bad 2:20:25 Laboring with the Lord of the Vineyard 2:28:06 The Final Harvest
Ep 277Jacob 1-4 (part 2): Firmness of Mind
Part 2 of a 2-part study of Jacob 1-4 (this part will cover chapters 3-4). This lesson focuses on comfort for victims, confronting prejudice, looking up to the Lamanites, passing down your sins, unshaken faith, unsearchable depths, things as they really are, looking beyond the mark, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:47 Comfort for Victims 12:51 Confronting Prejudice 22:55 Looking Up to the Lamanites 31:33 Not Passing Down Your Sins 36:54 Recording their Witness 45:56 Unshaken Faith in His Amazing Grace 51:39 The Unsearchable Depths of God 57:35 Things As They Really Are 1:01:15 Looking Beyond the Mark 1:07:27 Building on the Rejected Stone 1:15:57 Conclusion
Ep 276Jacob 1-4 (part 1): Faith & Great Anxiety
Part 1 of a 2-part study of Jacob 1-4 (this part will cover chapters 1-2). This lesson focuses on Jacob's background, passing down the plates, prioritizing, faith and great anxiety, viewing the death of Christ, dichotomizing and demonizing, the 3 great sins, hard conversations, materialism & pride, problems with polygamy, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:24 Biographical Background 8:05 Passing Down the Plates 18:10 Prioritizing 23:06 Faith & Great Anxiety 32:03 Believe in Christ & View His Death 47:56 Succeeding Nephi 51:19 Dichotomize & Demonize 54:35 The 3 Great Sins 1:02:21 Free of the People's Blood 1:08:07 Having the Hard Conversations 1:28:23 Materialism & Pride 1:38:21 Before Ye Seek for Riches 1:49:06 Unity & Equality 1:52:08 Problems with Polygamy 2:23:42 Broken Hearts & Lost Confidence
Ep 275Easter Week and the Doctrine of Christ
An Easter message linking the days of Holy Week to the elements of the Doctrine of Christ. 0:00 Introduction 2:57 Elevating Easter 5:48 Easter & the Doctrine of Christ 8:26 The Gospel in the Book of Mormon 13:29 Christ's Part in the Gospel 24:08 Palm Sunday's Faith 26:20 Monday's Repentance 28:36 Tuesday's Teachings 33:18 Wednesday's Rest 37:20 Thursday's Baptism & Holy Ghost 41:33 Friday's Endurance to the End 43:38 Saturday's Work for the Dead 46:48 Easter Sunday's New Beginning 50:42 The Doctrine of Christ in 2 Nephi 31 55:57 Conclusion
Ep 2742 Nephi 31-33 (part 2): Nephi's Final Farewell
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 31-33 (this part will cover chapters 32-33). This lesson focuses on lingering questions, feasting upon the word, the Spirit's guidance, consecrating our performance, writing in weakness, means & ends, Nephi's farewell, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Lingering Questions 6:07 Feast Upon the Words of Christ 23:15 Guided by the Holy Ghost 28:43 Learning from the Savior 34:19 Praying to Consecrate Every Act 41:49 Writing in Weakness, Speaking in Strength 47:21 Consecrating Our Efforts to Others 54:15 Glory & Charity 59:52 Means & Ends 1:05:10 Nephi's Farewell 1:13:31 Conclusion
Ep 2732 Nephi 31-33 (part 1): "This Is the Way"
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 31-33 (this part will cover chapter 31). This lesson focuses on the Doctrine of Christ, divine truth in human language, fulfilling all righteousness, the 4th Article of Faith, the Right Way, enduring to the end, pressing forward, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Nephi's Farewell 5:24 The Doctrine of Christ 10:52 Divine Truth in Human Language 15:34 Baptized to Fulfill All Righteousness 24:25 The 4th Article of Faith 37:42 The Right Path in the Right Way 42:45 Enduring to the End 49:56 Entering the Gate 57:28 Pressing Forward 1:04:01 No Other Way
Ep 2722 Nephi 26-30 (part 2): A Bible! A Bible!
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 26-30 (this part will cover chapters 28-30). This lesson focuses on contending churches, problems of pride, lullabies & pacifiers, line upon line, trusting in the arm of flesh, additional scripture, more nations than one, Jews & Gentiles, Millennial peace, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:43 Contending Churches 10:12 The Problems of Pride 20:12 Lullabies & Pacifiers 27:39 Line Upon Line 32:53 Trusting in the Arm of Flesh 40:10 A Bible! A Bible! 48:25 Jewish-Born Salvation 58:49 More Nations than One 1:13:09 Gathered in One 1:18:35 Jews & Gentiles as Covenant People 1:27:43 Gathered & Restored to Millennial Peace 1:33:53 Conclusion
Ep 2712 Nephi 26-30 (part 1): A Marvelous Work
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 26-30 (this part will cover chapters 26-27). This lesson focuses on avoiding the apocalypse, a striving Spirit, speaking from the dust, flaxen cords, priestcraft, radical inclusivity, a sealed book, the learned and the unlearned, a God of miracles, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Nephi's Ending 9:47 Preview of 3 Nephi 17:36 Avoiding Apocalypse 23:04 A Striving Spirit 27:14 Speaking from the Dust 38:45 Pride Spinning Flaxen Cords 43:29 Everything for the World's Benefit 50:56 Priestcraft 1:00:38 All Are Alike Unto God 1:07:54 Fighting Against Zion 1:17:17 A Sealed Book 1:30:36 The Learned & the Unlearned 1:44:10 A God of Miracles 1:49:35 A Marvelous Work and a Wonder
Ep 2702 Nephi 20-25 (part 2): "Rejoice in Christ"
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 20-25 (this part will cover chapter 25). This lesson focuses on understanding Isaiah, Nephi's plain prophecy, no other Messiah, saved by grace, all we can do, works of reconciliation, the deadness of the law, the right way, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Understanding Isaiah 15:24 Nephi's Plain Prophecy 24:12 No Other Messiah 33:45 Recording the Role of Christ 42:16 Grace After All We Can Do 53:45 The Works of Reconciliation 1:07:27 The Deadness of the Law 1:20:05 Focused Solely on Christ 1:28:25 The Right Way 1:33:14 Conclusion
Ep 2692 Nephi 20-25 (part 1): The Stem & the Stump
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 20-25 (this part will cover chapters 20-24). This lesson focuses on social sins, Assyria's "I" problem, the boastful ax, stems & stumps, the lion & the lamb, the destruction of Babylon, laughing at Lucifer, redeeming Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:34 Back to Isaiah 15:08 The Isaiah Chapters as a Whole 20:54 Punished for Social Sins 27:47 Assyria's "I" Problem 36:20 The Boastful Ax & Prideful Saw 45:39 Returning to the Mighty God 52:51 Stems & Stumps 1:09:42 The Lion & the Lamb 1:16:31 As the Waters Cover the Sea 1:24:09 My Strength & My Song 1:29:36 The Destruction of Babylon 1:45:45 Mocking the Enemy 1:54:41 Laughing at Lucifer 2:03:57 Redeeming Zion
Ep 2682 Nephi 11-19 (part 2): "Here Am I, Send Me"
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 11-19 (this part will cover chapters 16-19). This lesson focuses on the Heavenly Throne, the call of a prophet; ears, eyes, and hearts; a great forsaking, a remnant shall return, a virgin shall conceive, bees and razors, soft streams or rushing rivers, a Great Light, unto us a Child is born, stretched out still, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:41 The Heavenly Throne 8:44 The Call of a Prophet 14:22 Ears, Eyes, & Heart 27:52 A Great Forsaking 31:49 A Remnant Shall Return 46:35 A Virgin Shall Conceive 57:14 Bees & Razors 1:05:20 Destruction is Imminent 1:10:43 Soft Streams or Rushing Rivers 1:15:17 Trust the Lord, Not the Arm of Flesh 1:24:36 Seeing a Great Light 1:27:40 Unto Us a Child Is Born 1:34:22 Stretched Out Still 1:44:11 Conclusion
Ep 2672 Nephi 11-19 (part 1): The Isaiah Chapters
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 11-19 (this part will cover chapters 11-15). This lesson focuses on 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah, justice before mercy, 3 witnesses, dual delights, keys to understanding Isaiah, the mountain of the Lord, worldliness & pride, social sins, the Daughters of Zion, shelter in the storm, an army on the move, and more. 0:00 Introduction to the Isaiah Chapters 5:23 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah 10:03 Justice Before Mercy 14:41 Motivation, Quotation, Explanation 17:08 The Three Witnesses 21:36 Dual Delights 31:04 5 Keys to Isaiah 46:04 3 Original Chapters 48:26 The Mountain of the Lord 56:09 Worldliness, Idolatry, Pride 1:08:32 None to Provide, None to Lead 1:13:43 Social Sins, Neglecting the Poor 1:20:30 Materialism & the Daughters of Zion 1:31:27 Washing Away the Filth 1:35:32 Shelter in the Storm 1:40:20 The Lord's Beloved Vineyard 1:47:52 Woes upon Israel 1:58:40 An Army on the Move
Ep 2662 Nephi 6-10 (part 2): "O How Great the Plan of Our God!"
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 6-10 (this part will cover chapters 9-10). This lesson focuses on Book of Mormon contraries, scattering & gathering, death & resurrection, the Infinite Atonement, the awful monster, O's and Woes, being spiritually minded, the keeper of the gate, naming Christ, reconciliation, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Book of Mormon Contraries 3:26 Scattering & Gathering, Death & Resurrection 11:50 Merciful Plan & Infinite Atonement 18:30 Overcoming the Awful Monster 26:38 The Way of Deliverance 37:24 Resurrection & Restoration 50:57 Woes to the Wicked 56:13 Vainness, Frailty, & Foolishness 59:56 Spiritually-Minded 1:06:01 The Keeper of the Gate 1:15:35 Holding Onto Our Sins 1:24:18 Come and Buy 1:32:32 Naming Christ 1:41:22 Choosing the Lord 1:48:33 Reconciled by Works, Saved by Grace 1:58:06 Conclusion
Ep 2652 Nephi 6-10 (part 1): Carried on their Shoulders
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 6-10 (this part will cover chapters 6-8). This lesson focuses on fusing Old and New Testaments, a second scattering, pastoral perfectionism, likening Isaiah, carried on the shoulders, feeling forsaken, no one home, sparks & sorrow, worth the wait, giving God a pep talk, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:40 Fusing Old & New Testaments 8:08 A Second Scattering 13:28 Pastoral Perfectionism 17:31 Likening Isaiah 22:46 Carried on the Shoulders 27:51 The 1st & 2nd Coming of Christ 34:52 Feeling Forsaken 39:16 When Daddy Comes Home 46:11 Sparks & Sorrow or the Light of the World 52:02 Worth the Wait 58:30 Giving God a Pep Talk 1:04:27 Children Coming to Help 1:12:15 Strengthening Zion
Ep 2642 Nephi 3-5 (part 2): Nephite Blessing, Lamanite Curse
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 3-5 (this part will cover chapter 5). This lesson focuses on a God who speaks to prophets, the manner of happiness, Nephi's temple, the Lamanite curse, a "skin of blackness," scourged unto destruction, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:37 A God Who Speaks to Prophets 7:38 The Manner of Happiness 11:29 Nephi's Temple 18:50 The Lamanite Curse 27:39 A Skin of Blackness 40:00 White, Fair, Delightsome 48:42 Scourged unto Destruction 55:37 Conclusion
Ep 2632 Nephi 3-5 (part 1): Four Josephs and the Psalm of Nephi
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 3-5 (this part will cover chapters 3-4). This lesson focuses on Joseph in Egypt, Joseph Smith, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, restoring us, being sure, raising children, the death of Lehi, the Psalm of Nephi, depression and rejoicing, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:06 Joseph of Lehi & Joseph of Egypt 10:26 Joseph Smith 16:09 Bible & Book of Mormon 24:14 Restoring Us to God 27:31 Confounding Joseph's Enemies 32:43 I Am Sure 37:15 Crying from the Dust 45:04 Raising Children Right 55:13 The Death of Lehi 1:01:33 The Psalm of Nephi 1:08:30 O Wretched Man that I Am 1:16:37 Depression & Rejoicing 1:27:30 Encircled in the Robes of Righteousness

Ep 2622 Nephi 1-2 (part 2): Calming Our Anxiety
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 1-2 (this part will cover chapter 2). This lesson focuses on Jacob's anxieties, consecrating affliction, the Redeemer's righteousness, salvation is free, scrupulosity, agency & the Plan of Salvation, instruction, opposition, education, enticements, time to repent, free to choose, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:33 Jacob's Anxieties 9:18 Validating & Consecrating Affliction 14:55 The Righteousness of the Redeemer 26:11 Salvation Is Free 31:47 Scrupulosity 36:17 Agency & the Plan of Salvation 39:54 Instructed in the Law 45:56 Education & Redemption 51:02 Opposition in All Things 56:19 Arguing to the Absurd 1:05:51 Enticements & Lucifer's Fall 1:10:57 Time to Repent 1:15:13 Fall & Atonement 1:20:45 Free to Choose 1:28:28 The Elements of Agency 1:36:59 Conclusion
Ep 2612 Nephi 1-2 (part 1): Arise from the Dust
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 1-2 (this part will cover chapter 1). This lesson focuses on the destruction of Jerusalem, portable promises, the Land of Promise, a Land of Liberty, Awake & Arise, anxiety and fear in parenting, following the prophet, the birthright blessing, and more. 0:00 Introduction to 2 Nephi 2:59 Portable Promises 8:14 Led to the Land of Promise 16:42 Living in the Land of Liberty 24:40 Awake & Arise 29:22 Parenting Anxieties and Fears 36:57 Following the Prophet 43:34 Plainness & Sharpness 46:45 The Birthright Blessing
Ep 2601 Nephi 16-22 (part 2): Likening Isaiah, Gathering Israel
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 1 Nephi 16-22 (this part will cover chapters 19-22). This lesson focuses on a long-suffering Savior, the isles of the sea, Isaiah's persuasive power, scattering and gathering, never forsaken, nursing mothers, Gentile shoulders, Nephi's Apocalypse, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:50 A Long-suffering Savior 9:28 The Isles of the Sea 15:41 Isaiah's Persuasive Power 29:46 Walking the Walk 33:08 Justly Scattered 40:17 A Promised Return 49:05 Never Forsaken, Never Forgotten 58:46 Who Hath Begotten Me These 1:05:54 Gentile Shoulders 1:14:32 Physical or Spiritual 1:22:35 Nephi's Apocalypse 1:30:44 Binding Satan 1:38:36 Conclusion

Ep 2591 Nephi 16-22 (part 1): Journey to the Promised Land
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 1 Nephi 16-22 (this part will cover chapters 16-18). This lesson focuses on Nephi's Exodus, the Liahona, the order of obedience, cut hearts, hangry, meeting God on the journey, moral or ceremonial law, equality and chosenness, racing to higher moral ground, building the ship, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:19 Nephi's Genesis & Exodus 8:32 The Liahona 16:42 Iron Rodders or Liahona Latter-day Saints 27:42 The Order of Obedience 33:24 Murmuring over Cut Hearts 37:13 Hangry 51:36 Meeting God along the Journey 59:50 Laman's Perspective 1:09:28 Moral or Ceremonial Law 1:14:47 Equality & Chosenness 1:21:55 A Race to Higher Moral Ground 1:27:07 Convicting & Convincing Laman & Lemuel 1:35:05 Building the Ship & Crossing the Sea
Ep 2581 Nephi 11-15: Nephi's Vision
An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 11-15, focusing on Nephi's search for truth, intellectual or experiential, Mary as a Tree of Life, Christmas Condescension, the Iron Rod, baptismal condescension, mists of darkness, the Great & Abominable Church, a book of covenants, plain & precious parts, the Gentiles and the Gathering of Israel, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, the Two Churches, the Olive Tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Nephi's Vision Overview 7:22 Nephi's Search for Truth 15:45 Intellectual or Experiential 25:05 Mary as a Tree of Life 27:48 Christmas Condescension 36:02 The Iron Rod 43:37 Baptismal Condescension 46:24 Great & Spacious Building 50:34 Mists & Vapors of Darkness 58:07 The Great & Abominable Church 1:07:41 A Book of Covenants 1:12:41 Plain & Precious Parts 1:20:00 The Gentiles & the Gathering of Israel 1:26:26 The Bible & the Book of Mormon 1:31:38 A Great & Marvelous Work 1:35:16 The Two Churches 1:48:00 Wondering about the Olive Tree 1:58:05 Explaining the Tree of Life 2:06:36 Conclusion
Ep 2571 Nephi 6-10: The Tree of Life
An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 6-10, focusing on the purpose of the plates, Nephi's thesis statement, two sets of plates, inviting Ishmael, persuading prodigals, the Samuel Principle, Lehi's Dream, the Cosmic Chess Match, 4 souls and 4 soils, pressing forward, falling away, the Great & Spacious Building, the mocking masses, a tender parent, the broken Olive Tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:31 What the Book of Mormon Isn't 10:16 Purpose of the Plates 19:28 The Original Thesis Statement 25:02 Two Sets of Plates 27:37 Inviting Ishmael 33:36 Trying to Persuade a Prodigal 44:24 The Samuel Principle 49:06 Faith, Change, & Forgiveness 1:03:00 Lehi's Dream Unfolds 1:12:00 The Cosmic Chess Match 1:16:02 4 Souls, 4 Soils 1:21:45 Pressing Forward but Falling Away 1:26:37 The Great & Spacious Building 1:34:37 Partaking & Ignoring the Mocking Masses 1:44:16 A Tender Parent 1:52:53 The Broken Olive Tree 2:06:58 Conclusion
Ep 2561 Nephi 1-5: I Will Go and Do
An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 1-5. This lesson focuses on approaches to scripture study, waterskiing or scuba diving, "I, Nephi," historical context, learning to learn from the Lord, making sense of Laman and Lemuel, misunderstanding God, God or Man, failed attempts, slaying Laban, the courage of covenant, Sariah's Faith Crisis, a comforting companion, treasuring the brass plates, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:04 Different Approaches to Scripture Study 10:11 Waterskiing, Snorkeling, & Scuba Diving 16:16 I, Nephi 27:27 Historical Context 31:37 Learning to Learn from the Lord 39:21 FX-20 49:19 Laman & Lemuel 1:02:56 Misunderstanding God 1:13:03 Nephi & Sam 1:17:25 Commandments from God or Man 1:22:04 Obtaining the Plates - Failed Attempts 1:33:33 Nephi Slays Laban 1:42:39 Absolute Obedience 1:53:12 Nephi, Zoram, & the Courage of Covenant 1:57:36 Sariah's Faith Crisis 2:04:35 A Comforting Companion 2:10:48 Treasuring the Brass Plates 2:15:08 Conclusion Links to download the Daily Scripture Study Schedule to complete the Standard Works in 1 year: pdf version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJQRs6Uy-B7Tr5AOiGFy31h9dhAOm1fS/view?usp=sharing Excel spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cNxUlOGEfEtHMry0yLVCUZn9I-xwcqBi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117812893384747385155&rtpof=true&sd=true
Ep 255Introduction to the Book of Mormon
An in-depth study of the introductory pages of the Book of Mormon, including the Title Page, the Testimonies of the 3 and 8 Witnesses, and the Testimony of Joseph Smith. This lesson focuses on Book of Mormon stories, the power of the word, anti-Book of Mormon mockery, the conversion of Orson Spencer, imperfection, false assumptions, the Keystone Statement, domino or dialogue, epistemology, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:19 Book of Mormon Stories 11:13 The Power of the Word 16:42 Anti-Book of Mormon Mockery 22:45 The Conversion of Orson Spencer 37:03 Title Page: People, Process, Purpose 47:48 Imperfection 53:13 Book of Mormon Introduction and False Assumptions 1:00:21 The Keystone Statement 1:09:11 Domino or Dialogue 1:16:26 Epistemology - 3 & 8 Witnesses 1:29:31 Applying Joseph's Testimony
Ep 254Unshaken Updates - Looking Back and Moving Forward
As we approach the 4-year anniversary of the start of scripture study on Unshaken, Jared takes a moment to reflect on the last four years, and to make a few announcements about the future of Unshaken.
Ep 253Revelation 15-22: The Celestial City
A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 15-22. This lesson focuses on songs of victory, the 7 vials of wrath, Armageddon, the Mother of Harlots, the Cage of Babylon, the Merchant City, Lamenting the Crash, the Marriage of the Lamb, the Supper of the Great God, the Second Coming, the Millennial reign, Gog & Magog, Final Judgment, the New Jerusalem, the Tree of Life, not adding or subtracting, the clear choice, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Songs of Victory 13:46 The 7 Plagues 18:35 Reassuring the Lord of Judgment 30:04 Armageddon 46:23 The Mother of Harlots 55:11 The Beast & the City 1:09:54 The Cage of Babylon 1:16:50 The Collapse of the Merchant City 1:25:28 Babylon's Catalog of Wares 1:30:43 Lamenting the Crash 1:39:13 The 3 Facets of Babylon 1:43:29 The Marriage of the Lamb 1:56:36 The Coming of Christ 2:08:16 The Supper of the Great God 2:14:46 Cast into the Bottomless Pit 2:21:03 Millennial Reign and Gog & Magog 2:27:44 Final Judgment 2:34:51 The New Jerusalem 2:40:48 All Things New 2:45:02 The Celestial City 2:59:29 The Tree of Life 3:08:15 The Bright & Morning Star 3:12:59 No Addition or Subtraction 3:20:51 Come, Lord Jesus 3:25:25 Final Review 3:31:04 The Clearest Choice
Ep 252Christmas Message: Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)
A Christmas message discussing the original French lyrics of the song "Cantique de Noel" (translated into "O Holy Night"). This lesson focuses on the the Condescension of Christ, erasing stains, thrilling hope, the light of faith, preaching to our pride, opening heaven, from slave to sibling, gratitude & recognition, and more. 0:00 Merry Christmas 4:19 Cantique de Noel 10:10 The Condescension of Christ 13:45 Erasing Stains 18:36 Thrilling Hope on Bended Knee 24:39 The Light of Faith 27:30 The King of kings 30:04 Preaching to Our Pride 38:26 Freed Earth & Opened Heaven 40:52 From Slave to Sibling 43:45 Gratitude & Recognition 46:54 Stand and Sing 49:31 The Spirit of Christmas Andrea Bocelli performs "Cantique de Noel": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilO75EUExTU
Ep 251Revelation 6-14: Who Shall Be Able to Stand?
A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 6-14. This lesson focuses on the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the altar of the martyrs, signs of the 6th Seal, God's mark, the 144,000, dying eyes, silence in heaven, the angels of destruction, the locusts of hell, the little book, the Two Candlesticks, the two slain prophets, the Woman clothed with the sun, the Great Red Dragon, nourished in the wilderness, the War in Heaven, the Beast, 666, the Grapes of Wrath, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:56 The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse 18:53 The Altar of the Martyrs 26:59 Shaking in the 6th Seal 43:39 God's Mark on the Forehead 58:36 The 144,000 1:11:49 No More Tears 1:17:28 Silence in Heaven 1:26:03 The Angels of Destruction 1:37:49 Locusts from the Pit of Hell 1:54:31 The Second Woe but No Repentance 2:04:40 The Archangel's Little Book 2:17:36 John's Bittersweet Mission Call 2:27:14 Measuring Up 2:38:34 The Two Candlesticks 2:48:13 Two Prophets Slain & Raised Again 3:01:33 A Woman Clothed with the Sun 3:10:11 Preserved in the Wilderness 3:21:08 The War in Heaven 3:39:06 The War Continues on Earth 3:47:15 The Beast 3:59:31 Blasphemy & War 4:06:43 The Counterfeit Lamb & 666 4:20:15 Another Angel with the Everlasting Gospel 4:31:32 The Grapes of Wrath 4:40:12 Treading the Winepress Alone 4:46:46 Conclusion
Ep 250Revelation 1-5: Worthy Is the Lamb
A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 1-5. This lesson focuses on the approach of the Book of Revelation, perpetual relevance, banishment on Patmos, a vision of Christ, stars & candlesticks, letters to the 7 churches, first love, faithfulness in tribulation, the true word, preserving purity, the true riches, awe, an open door, the throne of God, the 24 Elders, the 4 Beasts, the Sea of Glass, eyes & wings, the book with the 7 seals, the Lion & the Lamb, the New Song, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Revelation 13:07 John's Symbolic Approach 22:49 Failed Prophecy or Perpetual Relevance 40:00 The Revelation of Jesus to John 53:07 Banished to Patmos 1:02:33 A Vision of Jesus to John 1:10:18 Stars & Candlesticks 1:16:37 Letters to the 7 Churches 1:21:59 Ephesus - Holding to Truth 1:31:44 First Love & First Works 1:42:30 Smyrna - Faithful in Tribulation 1:51:48 Pergamos - The True Word of God 2:07:40 Thyatira - Purity Preserved 2:18:18 Sardis - Saints in Fact 2:26:47 Philadelphia - Safe Within 2:36:23 Laodicea - True Riches 2:47:28 The 7 Cities 2:56:25 I Stand All Amazed 3:05:12 An Open Door to the Throne 3:15:36 The 24 Elders 3:21:51 The Sea of Glass 3:25:26 The 4 Beasts 3:31:40 Eyes & Wings 3:43:00 The Book with the 7 Seals 3:49:41 Opening the Book 3:58:14 The Lion & the Lamb 4:07:26 The New Song 4:18:06 Conclusion
Ep 2491-3 John; Jude: God Is Love
A verse-by-verse study of 1-3 John and Jude. This lesson focuses on the Word of Life, faithful & just, overcoming the world, used to be's or never were's, an abiding anointing, divine potential, continuing to sin, loving one another, knowing we're worthy, God is Love, life in Christ, abiding in the doctrine of Christ, walking in truth, contending for the faith, examples of ungodliness, mockers in the last time, kept from falling, and more. 0:00 Introduction 7:04 The Word of Life & Light of the World 14:43 Faith & Just to Forgive 23:32 Atonement & Obedience 31:26 A New & Everlasting Commandment to Love 38:34 Overcoming the World 43:50 Used to Be's or Never Were's 53:29 An Abiding Anointing 1:01:48 Divine Potential 1:19:46 Committing or Continuing in Sin 1:26:09 Loving One Another 1:35:03 How We Know We're Worthy 1:48:59 Knowing Truth & Error 1:55:47 God Is Love 2:04:19 Loving God Despite the World 2:12:42 Attitude Toward the Commandments 2:19:00 Water, Blood, & Spirit 2:23:00 Life in Christ 2:31:30 Abiding in the Doctrine of Christ 2:43:19 Walking in Truth 2:54:27 Contending for the Faith 3:03:14 Examples of Ungodliness 3:14:46 Mockers in the Last Time 3:20:24 Kept from Falling 3:29:13 Conclusion
Ep 2481-2 Peter: A Lively Hope
A verse-by-verse study of 1-2 Peter. This lesson focuses on lively hope, refiner's fire, girding up the loins of your mind, the foreordained Lamb of God, a peculiar people, following His steps, part-member families, a reason for hope, Spirit Prison, unsurprised by suffering, feeding the flock of God, escaping the roaring lion, the divine nature, calling and election, the Transfiguration, interpreting scripture, vexed by wickedness, doubting the Second Coming, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Peter 6:28 Lively Hope & Refiner's Fire 13:58 Living in the Day of Prophecy Fulfilled 18:07 Girding Up the Loins of Your Mind 23:42 The Foreordained Lamb of God 30:17 Sincere Milk & Lively Stones 37:15 A Peculiar People 46:34 Submission & Enduring It Well 53:06 Following His Steps 56:44 Submissive Wives in Part-Members Families 1:07:22 Husbands Honoring Wives 1:14:55 Ready to Give a Reason for Hope 1:27:34 Preaching in Spirit Prison 1:38:47 Suffering & Ceasing from Sin 1:52:46 Unsurprised by Suffering 1:59:28 Feed the Flock of God 2:06:49 Escaping the Roaring Lion 2:14:07 Partakers of the Divine Nature 2:28:55 Calling & Election Made Sure 2:35:15 Witness at the Transfiguration 2:41:09 Interpreting Scripture 2:48:33 Vexed by the Wickedness Around Us 2:58:51 Forsaking the Way of Righteousness 3:09:34 Doubting the Second Coming 3:16:24 Not Slacking but Waiting on Repentance 3:26:38 Conclusion
Ep 247James: Doers of the Word
A verse-by-verse study of the Book of James. This lesson focuses on adversity & patience, seeking wisdom, welcoming questions, fading riches, temptation, doing and not just believing, impartial judges, faith without works, bits & helms, taming the tongue, friendship with the world, resisting the devil, exploitation of the poor, healing the sick, the efficacy of prayer, and more. 0:00 Introduction to James 15:00 Adversity & Patience 23:18 Let Him Ask 32:17 Questions Are Welcome 39:14 Nothing Wavering 45:31 Fading Riches 48:33 Temptation Defined 59:30 Do Not Err 1:03:26 Doers of the Word 1:17:45 Impartial Judges 1:29:30 Breaking Any Link in the Chain 1:36:36 Faith without Works 1:44:27 The Works of Abraham 1:57:05 Bits & Helpers 2:05:12 Taming the Tongue 2:13:31 Friendship with the World or with God 2:22:52 Resisting the Devil 2:28:29 Clean Hands & Pure Hearts 2:40:45 The Rich Exploiting the Poor 2:45:59 Patiently Waiting for the Lord's Coming 2:51:40 Healing the Sick 2:58:49 The Efficacy of Prayer 3:08:16 Conclusion
Ep 246Hebrews 7-13: Author & Finisher of Our Faith
A verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 7-13. This lesson focuses on Melchizedek, a Superior Savior, better hope in a better testament, saving to the uttermost, the new covenant, touring the tabernacle, the blood of the lamb, shadows vs. realities, the Veil of the Temple, avoiding overcorrecting, casting away your confidence, the Faith Hall of Fame, Abel & Enoch, Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & Isaac, Moses; the cloud of witnesses, running with patience, enduring correction, climbing Mount Zion, remaining unshaken, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:19 Melchizedek, King of Salem 20:49 The Superiority of Melchizedek over Abraham 33:18 Better Hope & a Better Testament 39:43 Saving tot he Uttermost 51:53 Christ's More Excellent Ministry 58:51 The Need for a New Covenant 1:06:23 Tour of the Tabernacle 1:16:04 A High Priest of Good Things to Come 1:23:58 The Blood of the Lamb 1:30:38 Shadows vs. Realities 1:41:47 The Veil of the Temple & the Body of Christ 1:49:28 Joining Horizontal Discipleship to Vertical 1:54:30 Justice to Avoid Overcorrecting 2:01:49 Don't Cast Away Your Confidence 2:13:42 The Faith Hall of Fame 2:20:21 Abel, Enoch, Noah 2:32:04 Abraham & Sarah 2:44:29 Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph 2:53:07 Moses 3:02:01 Running through the Museum 3:16:19 A Cloud of Witnesses 3:23:00 Running with Patience 3:34:15 Enduring Correction & Lifting Others 3:41:31 Climbing Mount Zion with Jesus, not Abel 3:50:04 Remaining Unshaken 3:57:08 Counsel to the Saints 4:13:21 Conclusion
Ep 245Hebrews 1-6: The Captain of Salvation
A verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 1-6. This lesson focuses on Jesus Christ being higher than the prophets and higher than the angels, not letting truth slip, the Condescension of Christ, the provocation in the wilderness, mixing in faith, resting since the work is done, the all-seeing eye, a touchable high priest, the throne of grace, milk and meat, sons of perdition, the promises of God, an anchor of hope, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Hebrews 12:41 Higher than the Prophets 21:12 Higher than the Angels 32:43 Don't Let the Truth Slip 39:47 A Little Lower than the Angels 47:40 Not Ashamed of His Brethren 54:33 Taking On Flesh & Blood 1:05:29 Greater than Moses 1:11:36 The Provocation 1:24:59 Mixing Everything with Faith 1:30:27 Rest Because the Work is Done 1:39:19 The All-Seeing Eye 1:43:12 Not Untouchable 1:47:52 Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace 1:58:43 A Compassionate High Priest 2:04:19 A Priest after the Order of Melchizedek 2:11:27 Milk & Meat 2:16:21 Building on the Doctrine of Christ 2:19:46 Sons of Perdition 2:27:03 The Labor of Love & the Promises of God 2:37:07 An Anchor of Hope 2:40:28 Conclusion