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Ep 184The Books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon: ”The Beginning of Wisdom”
An in-depth study of the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. This lesson focuses on wisdom and foolishness, trusting the Lord, rivers of fire, Sophia, Mother in Heaven, parenting, alcoholism, mockery, a virtuous woman, pessimism, vanity, seasons, death, the purposes of life, love songs, an army with banners, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Proverbs 9:34 The Beginning of Wisdom (chp. 1-2) 21:36 Trust in the Lord (3) 36:03 Choosing the Right Woman (4-5) 45:23 Ants, Deadly Sins, & Rivers of Fire (6-7) 59:29 Sophia as Mother in Heaven (8) 1:16:17 Wisdom Compared to Foolishness (10-12) 1:29:14 Riches, Pride, Goals, Children, & Strife (13-15) 1:44:11 Hearts, Highways, Self-Discipline, Friends, & Fools (16-18) 1:57:58 Gifts, Loans, Parenting, Wine, Work, & Deep Water (19-20) 2:12:41 Peace, Generosity, Consecration, & Conservatism (21-22) 2:22:54 Deceitful Meat, Alcoholism, Adversity, & Sweetness (23-24) 2:34:40 Hot Coals & Cold Water, to Mock or Not to Mock (25-27) 2:48:53 Wickedness, Repentance, Leadership, & Contentment (28-30) 2:59:17 A Virthous Woman (31) 3:22:58 Introduction to Ecclesiastes 3:35:12 All Is Vanity 3:47:44 To Everything There Is a Season 3:55:44 No Escape from the Grave 4:02:44 Open Your Ears More than Your Mouth 4:11:29 What's the Point? 4:22:28 No Labor in the Grave 4:33:07 The Conclusion of the Whole Matter 4:38:51 Song of Solomon 4:45:57 A Song of Love 5:00:42 Fair as the Moon, Clear as the Sun 5:06:20 Conclusion
Ep 183Psalms 101-150: ”One More Strain of Praise”
An in-depth study of Psalms 101-150. This lesson focuses on "the set time," condescension & compassion, forgiveness, hallelujahs, building on the Rock that was rejected, rejoicing in God's word, psalms of ascent, the peace of Jerusalem, the blessing of children, being weaned, the rivers of Babylon, Davidic psalms, doxology, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:36 Commitment, Complaint, & the Set Time (101-102) 17:29 A Masterpiece of Mercy (103) 34:14 Praise for Creating & Covenanting (104-105) 41:55 Forgiveness & Thanksgiving (106-107) 57:22 Victory & vindication (108-110) 1:10:33 Acrostics & Hallelujahs (111-117) 1:29:31 Building on the Rock You Rejected (118) 1:43:13 Rejoicing in God's Word (119) 2:26:32 Psalms of Ascent (120-126) 2:41:35 The Blessing of Children (127-128) 2:49:49 Completing the Climb (129-136) 3:01:06 By the Rivers of Babylon (137) 3:11:58 Davidic Psalms (138-144) 3:29:27 Praise & a Final Doxology (145-149) 3:40:28 One More Strain of Praise (150) 3:49:03 Conclusion
Ep 182Psalms 49-100: ”Make a Joyful Noise”
An in-depth study of Psalms 49-100. This lesson focuses on worldly wealth, covenant renewal, godly sorrow, disloyalty, innocent suffering, rocks & wings, finding family, messianic psalms, envying the wicked, the bitter cup, dealing with depression, gods in embryo, redemptive turbulence, mercy & truth's kiss, wayward children, sanctuaries in time and space, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:09 Worldly Wealth (49) 12:41 Covenant Renewal (50) 26:12 A Plea for Forgiveness (51) 48:58 Wickedness, Doubt, & Disloyalty (52-55) 1:05:41 Pleas for Help, Mercy, & Vengeance (56-58) 1:14:16 Innocent Suffering, and a Call to Arms (59-60) 1:22:33 Rocks, Wings, Walls, Water, & Weapons (61-64) 1:37:20 Thanksgiving, Finding Family, & the House of the Lord (65-68) 2:01:25 Messianic Psalms & Deep Waters (69-72) 2:18:29 Envying the Wicked, Apostasy, & the Bitter Cup (73-76) 2:29:34 Dealing with Depression (77) 2:40:19 Learning from the Past (78) 2:52:16 Planting & Renewing (79-81) 2:59:58 Gods in Embryo (82) 3:07:15 Redemptive Turbulence & the Temple (83-84) 3:15:31 Mercy & Truth's Kiss (85-87) 3:25:51 Work for the Dead & Wayward Children (88-89) 3:40:11 Long Life, Safety, & Sanctuaries in Time & Space (90-94) 3:56:56 Enthronement Hymns & Psalms of Celebration (95-99) 4:10:42 The Thanksgiving Psalm (100) 4:16:07 Conclusion
Ep 181Psalms 1-48: ”The Lord Is My Shepherd”
An in-depth study of Psalms 1-48. This lesson focuses on the power of poetry and music, history & prophecy, pondering & prayer, trouble & trust, messianic messages, the Good Shepherd, the House of the Lord, worthiness & readiness, plea & praise, hiding & hope, forgiveness & relief, songs of Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction to the Psalms 15:46 Instructional Psalm (1) 22:38 History & Prophecy, David & Absalom (2-3) 33:47 Pondering, Prayer, Penitence, & Precaution (4-7) 45:38 Psalms of Praise (8-9) 53:00 Trouble & Trust (10-14) 1:11:27 Worthiness, Loyalty, Sincerity, & Thanksgiving (15-18) 1:31:05 Creation, Law, & Victory (19-20) 1:35:47 Messianic Psalms, Gethsemane & Calvary (21-22) 1:55:16 The Lord Is My Shepherd (23) 2:05:34 The House of the Lord & Humble Petitions (24-25) 2:14:43 Temple Worthiness & Readiness (26-27) 2:32:32 Plea, Praise, & Prayer (28-30) 2:37:31 Deliverance for Christ & through Christ (31) 2:44:22 Confession, Hiding, & Hope (32-34) 2:55:43 False Witnesses & Wickedness (35-37) 3:04:20 Forgiveness, Relief, & Thanksgiving (38-40) 3:16:36 Breaking Bread & Thirsting after Water (41-45) 3:30:49 Songs of Zion (46-48) 3:38:32 Conclusion
Ep 180The Book of Job: ”Yet Will I Trust in Him”
An in-depth study of the book of Job. This lesson focuses on theodicy, Satan's plan, trials & testimony, sin & suffering, reasoning with God, the mortal side of Christ, wickedness & happiness, our day in court, innocence or holiness, wisdom & worthiness, the Creator's Cosmos, a double portion, entitlements & explanations, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:16 Theodicy & the Book of Job 14:32 Perfect Job 21:31 Satan's Plan 33:26 Job's Trials & Testimony 50:11 Physical Suffering & Spiritual Doubt 1:01:39 Friends' Company & Job's Lament 1:16:05 Assuming that Suffering Equals Sin (Eliphaz Round 1) 1:27:16 Job's Self-Defense 1:42:41 Justifying the Lord (Bildad Round 1) 2:01:59 Revealing & Reasoning with God (Zophar Round 1) 2:16:38 Death & Resurrection 2:21:52 Job as Mortal Side of Jesus (Eliphaz Round 2) 2:41:46 Job's Testimony (Bildad Round 2) 2:53:01 Wickedness Never was Happiness (Zophar Round 2) 3:01:07 Accusations & Demanding a Day in Court (Eliphaz Round 3) 3:11:36 Innocence or Holiness (Bildad Round 3) 3:22:13 Wisdom & Worthiness 3:36:01 Job's Closing Argument 3:43:54 Elihu Speaks Up 3:52:48 God is Good and Can Be Trusted 4:16:50 God Reveals Himself 4:30:12 Job Repents & Reviews the Lessons Learned 4:46:19 A Double Portion 4:56:35 Conclusion - The Lesson of Job
Ep 179Esther: ”For Such a Time as This”
An in-depth study of the book of Esther. This lesson focuses on objectification and self-respect, overcoming prejudices, preparing to meet the King, courage, the timing of our birth, worthiness and the divine will, pride and self-centeredness, fighting darkness with light, the Feast of Purim, types and shadows of Christ,and more. 0:00 Introduction to the Book of Esther 9:01 Exalting the King & Objectifying the Queen 31:34 Mordecai & Esther 43:16 Avoiding Prejudices 54:15 Preparing to Meet the King 1:01:48 Haman & Mordecai 1:22:20 Esther's Courage 1:46:48 Esther Before the King 2:01:35 Mordecai Is Honored 2:16:50 Haman's Demise 2:24:02 Esther's Real Request 2:35:46 The Feast of Purim 2:48:28 Types of Christ 2:53:45 Conclusion
Ep 178Ezra-Nehemiah: Rebuilding the Broken
An in-depth study of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, which recount the reconstruction of the temple and walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. This lesson focuses on rebuilding broken things, hindering the work, overcoming opposition, godly sorrow, changing our ways, dealing with depression, rhetoric & ridicule, lifting where we stand, trowel & sword, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:33 Destruction & Reconstruction 11:49 Prequel to the Return from Babylon 19:00 The Decree of Cyrus 24:50 Returning Remnants & Family Trees 38:07 Rebuilding the Temple 51:49 Hindering the Work 1:13:51 Overcoming Opposition 1:27:21 Ezra & the Second Return 1:46:15 Godly Sorrow for Sin 2:16:23 Changing Our Ways 2:33:56 Nehemiah's Prayer of Repentance 2:44:55 Dealing with Depression 2:57:06 Rhetoric & Ridicule 3:07:52 Lift Where You Stand 3:15:42 Ringing the Bells of Hell 3:28:34 Trowel & Sword 3:43:04 Breaking Economic Bonds 3:49:01 Saying "Oh No" to Ono 4:06:11 Reenthroning the Scriptures 4:14:21 A Historical Prayer 4:28:08 Sealing & Resettling 4:34:19 Remembered by God 4:39:40 Conclusion
Ep 1772 Kings 14-25: The Scattering of Israel
An in-depth study of the second half of 2 Kings, which recount the reigns of Amaziah, Uzziah, Ahaz, Hezekiah, and Josiah, kings of Judah. This lesson focuses on establishing historical context for the prophetic books to come, Jeckyl & Hyde, pride, overstepping our bounds, the evolution of apostasy, the ways of the world, the scattering of Israel, rededicating our temples, changing the mind of God, divine absence, the destruction of Jerusalem, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Historical & Personal Context 9:12 Amaziah's Jeckyl & Hyde 21:18 Pride Goeth Before the Fall 32:10 Uzziah's Help Going to His Head 45:11 Assyria Approaches & the Scattering Begins 57:19 Ahaz & the Evolution of Apostasy 1:21:20 Following the Ways of the World 1:38:11 Explaining the Scattering Play by Play 2:11:42 Hezekiah's Iconoclasm 2:24:27 Cleansing & Rededicating the Temple 2:50:41 Renewing the Passover 3:18:44 Taunting & Trust 3:37:28 Hezekiah & Isaiah 4:02:01 Changing the Mind of God 4:11:43 Tried by God's Absence 4:23:16 Hezekiah's Tunnel 4:29:28 Manasseh's Wickedness & Repentance 4:40:05 Josiah & the Book of the Law 4:54:05 Josiah's Reform 5:13:31 The Babylonian Captivity 5:20:22 The Destruction of Jerusalem 5:26:28 Conclusion
Ep 1762 Kings 1-13: The Ministry of Elisha
An in-depth study of 2 Kings 1-13, which recounts the ministry of Elisha. This lesson focuses on passing the mantle, mocking "baldness," the widow's oil, the Shunammite woman, Naaman the leper, Gehazi's greed, floating iron, eyes to see, the end of Ahab & Jezebel, repairing the Temple, a prophet's bones, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:53 Elijah and the Captains of 50 20:57 Elisha's Loyalty to Elijah 31:11 Elijah Caught Up to Heaven 40:45 Passing the Mantle 56:26 Salting the Spring 1:01:52 Mocking Bald Elisha 1:09:37 Victory Over the Enemies of Israel 1:23:04 The Widow's Oil 1:32:31 Making Room for the Prophet 1:42:26 Raising the Woman's Son 2:06:00 Embodying the Condescension of Christ 2:12:22 Replacing Bad with Good & Inadequacy with Abundance 2:16:22 Naaman the Leper 2:45:15 Gehazi's Greed 3:00:38 Floating Iron 3:07:59 Eyes to See 3:17:28 Scarcity and Abundance 3:39:50 Seeing a Future You're Meant to Avoid 3:54:15 Choosing the Wrong Side of the Family Tree 4:01:51 The Death of Jezebel & the End of Ahab's Line 4:14:49 Jehosheba, Jehoiada, & the Return of the King 4:28:08 Repairing the Temple 4:40:05 Losing a Righteous Influence 4:47:13 The Death of Elisha 4:55:13 Conclusion
Ep 1751 Kings 12-22: ”How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?”
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 12-22, which recount the reigns of Jeroboam, Rehoboam, Asa, Ahab, and Jehoshaphat, and the ministry of the prophet Elijah. This lesson focuses on overzealousness or laxity, counterfeit or real religion, reform and obedience, wickedness or righteousness, trust in the Lord, false or true prophets, the still, small voice, the valley of decision, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:54 The Books of Chronicles 11:00 Chronicles on David & Solomon 27:12 Rehoboam's Overzealous Leadership 49:29 Jeroboam's Convenient Idolatry 1:02:36 Counterfeit vs. Real Religion 1:14:06 Real Reform & Exact Obedience 1:26:28 Vision in a Blind Seer 1:47:26 Abijam & Asa 2:10:12 Wickedness in Israel 2:17:01 Sealing the Heavens 2:26:20 Elijah & the Widow of Zarephath 2:44:10 Raising the Widow's Son 2:56:42 Elijah & the Priests of Baal 3:37:41 The Still, Small Voice 3:57:09 Elijah Calls Elisha 4:00:05 God of the Hills & Valleys 4:06:47 Misplaced Mercy or Exact Obedience 4:14:15 Ahab & Jezebel 4:20:21 King Jehoshaphat 4:25:22 False Prophets or True? 4:45:23 Jehoshaphat's Repentance & Reform 4:50:38 Fear, Fasting, and Faith 4:59:59 Stand Still & See the Salvation of the Lord 5:09:26 The Valley of Decision 5:15:49 Conclusion
Ep 1742 Samuel 1-1 Kings 11: David & Solomon
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel and the first half of 1 Kings, which recounts the reigns of King David and King Solomon. This lesson focuses on loving your enemies, proclaiming peace, steadying the ark, David and Bathsheba, Amnon and Tamar, the rebellion of Absalom, a prodigal's return, wisdom, largeness of heart, judging without becoming judgmental, building with cedar and gold, temple dedications, worldliness and materialism, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:30 3 Kings of United Israel 8:50 Mourning for Jonathan & Saul 26:23 David Anointed King of Judah 32:58 Proclaiming Peace 41:17 The Rise of David 53:28 King Over All Israel 1:05:17 Steadying the Ark 1:26:47 Desire to Build the Temple 1:50:18 Extending the Kingdom & Establishing Peace 2:08:45 David & Bathsheba 2:51:05 David's Sin Is Revealed 3:09:24 Amnon & Tamar 3:30:30 Absalom Flees & Returns: Reconciliation 3:47:24 Absalom's Rebellion 4:06:50 The Death of Absalom 4:15:41 Recovering from Rebellion 4:38:56 A Psalm of David 4:46:23 The Arm of Flesh 5:04:55 David's Last Days 5:08:02 Solomon as Successor 5:30:34 The Wisdom of Solomon 5:43:57 Discerning a Mother & Dividing a Child 5:55:56 Largeness of Heart 6:02:44 Building the Temple 6:23:40 Cedar and Gold 6:32:14 The Dedication of the Temple 6:58:02 Wisdom or Wealth? 7:02:21 Worldliness and Materialism 7:19:23 Conclusion
Ep 1731 Samuel 8-31: ”The Battle Is the Lord’s”
An in-depth study of 1 Samuel 8-31, which includes the stories of Samuel, Saul, Jonathan, David, Goliath, and Abigail. This lesson focuses on honoring choices you don't agree with, sacrifice & obedience, true courage, the inward vs. the outward, carrying your own shield of faith, love and envy, position or person, loving our enemies, forgiveness and the atonement (the story of Abigail is a must-learn!), and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:23 When a Loved One Makes a Choice You Don't Agree With 26:00 The Samuel Principle 40:12 The Call of Saul 52:51 Saul Anointed & Transformed 1:05:02 Israel United, Rebuked, & Reassured 1:19:46 Saul Offers Sacrifice 1:26:24 No Smiths in Israel 1:33:20 Jonathan & the Philistine Garrison 1:53:44 To Obey Is Better than Sacrifice 2:15:39 Samuel Chooses David 2:31:09 David & Goliath 3:10:29 Jonathan's Love & Saul's Envy 3:43:37 Saul versus David 4:09:37 David Spares Saul's Life 4:20:06 David & Abigail 4:43:18 David Spares Saul Again 4:52:14 The Witch of Endor 5:00:29 David among the Philistines 5:12:45 The End of Saul 5:17:19 Conclusion
Ep 172Ruth - 1 Samuel 7: ”Whither Thou Goest...”
An in-depth study of the Book of Ruth and the first 7 chapters of 1 Samuel, which cover the stories of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, and those of Hannah, Eli, and Samuel. This lesson focuses on living with loss, waiting for blessings, selflessness over selfishness, honoring the stranger, gleaning in the right fields, comforting the afflicted, waiting for blessings, trusting fallible leaders, raiders of the lost ark, and more. 0:00 Introduction to the Book of Ruth 4:18 Famine & Loss 11:44 Thinking of Others or Thinking of Self 26:47 Putting Your Blessings on Hold to Bless Others 31:27 Deciding to Go or to Stay 40:15 Giving In & Going Home 45:43 Gleaning in Boaz's Field 54:17 Providing & Protecting 57:42 Honoring the Stranger 1:03:17 Trust Under the Wings 1:09:05 Going Above & Beyond the Minimum 1:18:13 A Near Kinsman 1:25:26 Gleaning in the Right Fields 1:31:33 Ruth & Boaz at the Threshingfloor 1:42:20 Spreading the Skirt 1:54:10 Redeeming Ruth 2:05:00 Hannah's Portion & Provocation 2:16:06 Comforting the Afflicted 2:21:09 Hannah's Prayer & Eli's Misjudgment 2:36:44 Hannah & Samuel 2:48:45 The Song of Hannah 2:56:09 The Sins of the Sons of Eli 3:12:54 Samuel's Call 3:26:25 Raiders of the Lost Ark 3:35:45 The Consequences of Taking the Ark Unworthily 3:49:44 Returning to the Lord 3:55:26 Conclusion: Ebenezer
Ep 171The Book of Judges: The Pride Cycle
An in-depth study of the Book of Judges, which recounts round after round of the pride cycle as leadership in Israel passes from judge to judge. This lesson focuses on the pride cycle, an incomplete conquest, mothers in Israel, the song of Deborah, faith and doubt, the parable of the bramble, Jephthah and his daughter, Samson's strength and weakness, the problem of priestcraft, defending virtue, and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Old Testament! 0:00 Introduction to the Book of Judges 3:01 The Pride Cycle 14:46 An Incomplete Conquest 23:29 Making the Rounds of Righteousness & Wickedness 43:25 The First Minor Judges 51:24 Deborah & Jael 1:08:06 The Song of Deborah & Mothers in Israel 1:31:45 Gideon's Doubt & Faith 1:54:49 The Sword of the Lord & of Gideon 2:17:28 Gideon's Aftermath 2:29:33 Abimelech's Reign & the Parable of the Bramble 2:44:07 Justice & Mercy, Goodness & Grief 2:52:11 Jephthah & His Daughter 3:14:07 Samson's Strength & Weakness 3:53:49 Samson & Delilah 4:14:46 Micah and the Problem of Priestcraft 4:32:13 The Levite's Concubine and the Price of Virtue 4:59:23 Conclusion
Ep 170The Book of Joshua: ”Choose You This Day”
An in-depth study of the Book of Joshua, which recounts Israel's entry into the Promised Land and their conquest of Canaan. This lesson focuses on filling shoes, crossing the Jordan, the Battle of Jericho, Achan the accursed, lengthening our days, the mainstream and the margins, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:31 Joshua, filling shoes 16:37 Preparing for the Promised Land 34:05 Rahab in Jericho 53:34 Crossing the Jordan River 1:08:02 Magnifying, Memorializing, and Renewing Covenants 1:30:19 The Battle of Jericho 1:46:45 Achan the Accursed 2:19:53 The Battle of Ai 2:25:42 The Gibeonites' Trick 2:37:11 God Fighting Battles & Lengthening Days 2:53:11 The Conquest Continues & Caleb Stakes a Claim 3:10:28 Inheritances in Israel 3:30:15 Mainstream & Margin, Exceptions & Rules 4:12:59 Conclusion
Ep 169The Book of Deuteronomy: ”Lest Ye Forget”
An indepth study of the Book of Deuteronomy, which recounts Moses' recitation of the Law before Israel enters the Promised Land. This lesson focuses on urgency & obedience, faith over fear, accepting what God gives you, a God so nigh, staying within the covenant, blessings and curses, choosing life, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:33 The Book of Deuteronomy 9:53 Urgency & Obedience 23:54 Faith over Fear & Honoring Others' Territory 36:11 Learning to Accept What God Gives You 47:06 The Charge to Obey 1:00:18 A God so Nigh 1:11:51 Loving & Remembering God 1:30:55 Staying Within the Covenant 1:41:32 Learning Humility 1:56:52 Obedience, Blessings, & Curses 2:12:45 Snared by False Gods 2:23:45 Being Different & Caring for the Different 2:44:25 True Leaders & True Messengers 2:57:53 Civil Law & the Laws of Enlistment 3:26:54 Transgender 3:37:02 Immorality, Adultery, & Rape 3:47:55 The Fugitive Slave Act, Foreign Labor, & Convicts 4:04:19 Blessings & Memorials 4:12:30 Blessings & Curses 4:22:12 Choose Life 4:33:40 Final Charge & Final Blessings 4:53:22 The Passing of Moses 5:00:04 Conclusion
Ep 168The Book of Numbers: ”Look and Live”
An indepth study of the Book of Numbers, which recounts the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the wilderness and the lessons they learned along the way. This lesson focuses on ransoming the firstborn, awakening a guilty conscience, balancing flexibility and obedience, murmuring and meekness, faith or fear, the brazen serpent, Balaam's donkey, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:21 The Book of Numbers: "Wander, Wander, Die" 12:44 Numbering Israel & Setting up Camp 22:08 Setting Up Camp 31:29 Ransoming the Firstborn 51:28 Awakening a Guilty Conscience 1:06:56 Set Apart for God 1:24:26 Gifts to God 1:41:55 Flexibility & Obedience 1:59:09 Murmuring about the Manna 2:18:15 The Meekness of Moses 2:47:05 Spying Out the Land 2:57:16 Faith or Fear 3:14:18 Rebellion in the Ranks 3:36:55 Proof of the Priesthood 3:54:24 Moses' Mistake 4:07:34 The Brazen Serpent 4:20:23 Balaam & the Rewards of Unrighteousness 5:00:18 Idolatry & Adultery 5:09:00 Renumbering Israel & Exceptions to the Rule 5:18:47 Successors & Mentors 5:35:47 Unity & Diversity 5:46:33 Exodus & Inheritance 5:58:59 Conclusion
Ep 167The Book of Leviticus (& Exodus 35-40): ”Holiness to the Lord”
An indepth study of the Book of Leviticus, along with Exodus 35-40, which recounts the construction of the Tabernacle and sacrificial rites and religious rituals of ancient Israel. This lesson focuses on the power of symbolism, offering our all, strange fire, cleansing the leper, the Day of Atonement, pilgrimage feasts, knowing the Lord, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Symbolism 11:51 A Willing and Wise Heart 30:06 Offering Our All 40:35 Melting Down Our Mirrors 45:52 Finishing the Tabernacle 1:00:36 Intro to Leviticus 1:05:55 Burnt Offerings 1:22:08 Meat & Peace Offerings 1:34:58 Sin & Trespass Offerings 1:54:37 Providing for the Priests & Consecrating Them 2:02:43 True Fire and Strange Fire 2:30:34 Clean and Unclean 2:44:37 Quarantining Iniquity 2:54:36 Cleansing the Leper 3:14:18 Issues of Blood 3:22:07 Day of Atonement & the Scapegoat 3:40:45 I Am the Lord 3:48:35 Being Different & Making a Difference 4:04:19 Feasts of the Jewish Calendar 4:08:17 The Strictness of the Law 4:18:34 The Jubilee 4:28:49 Blessings or Curses 4:39:42 Knowing What or Why or Who 4:47:58 Conclusion
Ep 166Exodus 24-34: Tabernacle or Golden Calf?
An indepth study of Exodus 24-34, which recounts the design of the Tabernacle and the story of the Golden Calf. This lesson focuses on experiences with God, bearing and wearing the priesthood, plundering the riches of Egypt, glory or goodness, the lesser priesthood, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:18 Accepting the Law 17:54 Experiences with God 31:49 Designing the Tabernacle 40:45 The Ark of the Covenant 1:01:07 The Table of Shewbread & the Candlestick 1:09:41 The Tent of Testimony 1:29:40 The Priestly Garments 1:59:35 Preparing the Priests 2:09:27 The Incense Altar, Laver, and Anointing Oil 2:22:09 Called to Construct 2:27:19 The Golden Calf 2:50:37 Consuming Consequences 3:07:18 Near or Far from God 3:19:19 Goodness or Glory 3:29:25 New Tablets & Lesser Priesthood 3:45:08 God's Reintroduction 3:50:18 Being True to God 4:00:31 Veiling our Radiance 4:04:59 Conclusion
Ep 165Exodus 18-23: ”Ascending Sinai”
An indepth study of Exodus 18-23, which recounts Israel's journey to Mount Sinai and the giving of the Ten Commandments and other laws. This lesson focuses on teaching and training, learning to delegate, a peculiar people, the Ten Commandments, civil and criminal law, enforced empathy, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:53 Jethro, Moses, and the Blessings of Extended Family 15:04 What the Lord has Done 19:31 Learning to Lead: Doing For or Doing To 35:16 Teach Correct Principles & Let Them Govern Themselves 1:08:48 Learning to Delegate 1:26:08 Claiming a Peculiar People 1:35:31 Preparing the People for Sinai 1:58:46 The Ten Commandments (#1-3) 2:15:20 Remembering the Sabbath 2:25:47 Honoring Father & Mother 2:31:08 The Last Five Commandments 2:41:02 Reacting to the Law 2:52:18 Getting Your Ear Pierced 2:58:08 Civil & Criminal Law 3:20:04 Enforced Empathy 3:26:43 Preserving Justice 3:34:07 Pilgrimage Feasts 3:43:38 Preparing for the Promised Land 3:50:54 Conclusion
Ep 164Easter Message: ”Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace”
An Easter message focused on the phrase from Hebrews 4:16, "come boldly to the throne of grace." This lesson focuses on the ark of the covenant, the Holy of Holies, recognizing our need for grace, not fearing what others might think, gaining confidence before God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 8:28 Coming Boldly 14:43 The Throne of Grace 19:41 The Holy of Holies 23:16 The Day of Atonement & Raiders of the Lost Ark 29:02 Acknowledging Our Need for Grace 34:22 Fear of What Others Might Think 52:20 Fear of Facing God 58:39 The Compassion & Condescension of Christ 1:15:01 Christ and the Veil 1:19:34 Come unto Christ
Ep 163Exodus 14-17: ”Parting the Waters”
An indepth study of Exodus 14-17, which recounts Israel's crossing of the Red, receiving manna from heaven, and murmuring along the way. This lesson focuses on becoming entangled in sin, faith or fear, standing still or moving forward, the sea of faith, not living by bread alone, sustaining the prophet, and more. 0:00 Introduction 6:38 Entangled in Sin 16:45 Faith or Fear 22:19 Stand Still or Move Forward 27:50 Impossible Commands 38:03 Parting the Waters 52:30 Swallowed Up in the Sea 58:15 The Sea of Faith 1:04:42 The Song of Moses 1:21:52 Murmuring at Marah 1:32:25 Manna from Heaven 1:59:14 Memorializing the Manna 2:06:49 More Murmuring 2:18:01 Sustaining the Prophet 2:29:17 Conclusion
Ep 162Exodus 7-13: ”Let My People Go”
An indepth study of Exodus 7-13, which recounts the story of Israel's exodus from Egypt, from the first plague to the Passover. This lesson focuses on wandering children, lessons from the plagues, unconditional surrender, Passover symbolism, redeeming the firstborn, leaving Egypt, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Will Wandering Children Return 6:51 Stephen's Story of Moses 24:28 Hearkening to Prophets 33:08 Moses & Aaron against Pharaoh 37:09 Water to Blood 45:44 Letting Our Sins Go 50:05 Frogs & the Consequences of Sin 1:00:24 Lice & Natural Consequences 1:07:51 Flies & Obeying on Our Terms 1:16:33 Cattle & Distinguishing the Righteous from the Wicked 1:19:36 Boils, Pestilence, & Hitting the Heart 1:24:00 Hail & Deciding for Ourselves 1:35:44 Locusts & Last Chances 1:47:11 Darkness & Total Sacrifice 1:52:47 Plundering the Riches of Egypt 2:04:33 The Final Warning 2:10:16 Passover Symbolism 2:22:38 Besting the Gods of Egypt 2:26:55 The Feast of Unleavened Bread 2:36:27 More Passover Instructions 2:40:59 Unconditional Surrender 2:50:14 More Passover Commandments 3:00:49 Redeeming the Firstborn 3:16:02 Leaving Egypt 3:21:34 Conclusion
Ep 161Exodus 1-6: ”The Burning Bush”
An indepth study of Exodus 1-6, which recounts the story of Moses from birth, through his experience at the Burning Bush, to his return to Egypt. This lesson focuses on women of deliverance, defending the defenseless, turning aside to see, the great I AM, trusting God, passing down the covenant, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:22 A Pharaoh who know not Joseph 13:40 Women of Deliverance 28:35 Entrusting Children to the Lord 53:30 Defending the Defenseless 1:12:50 The Burning Bush 1:27:19 Rounds of Reassurance 1:29:39 Coming to Know I AM 1:38:56 Promised Blessings 1:47:12 Trusting God 1:54:59 Weaknesses & Strengths 2:12:07 Passing Down the Covenant 2:30:37 Moses before Pharaoh 2:36:34 Sacrificing Time & the 2-sided Handcart 2:46:25 Bricks without Straw 2:57:04 An Effectual Struggle Remains 3:05:03 Overcoming Adversity 3:15:22 Conclusion
Ep 160Genesis 42-50: ”Joseph & His Brothers”
An indepth study of Genesis 42-50, which recounts the story of Joseph in Egypt and his reconciliation with his brothers. This lesson focuses on faith and forgiveness, types and shadows of Christ, true remorse, transactions or relationships, the Bread of Life, Patriarchal Blessings, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:32 Faith & Forgiveness 7:39 Making Use of the Means 12:00 Getting Past the Strange & Rough 16:07 The Nakedness of the Land 18:38 True Men or True Remorse 30:22 Joseph's Response 33:29 Money in their Sacks 40:41 Collateral & Christ 51:10 Brother Benjamin 56:58 Debt or Gift 1:01:03 The Bitter Cup 1:14:25 Forgiveness & Reconciliation 1:35:15 Joseph & Jacob 1:40:35 Sacrificing all for the Bread of Life 1:55:21 Ephraim & Manasseh 2:17:27 Patriarchal Blessings & the 12 Tribes 2:43:12 Doubting Forgiveness 2:57:36 Joseph's Prophecy of Joseph Smith
Ep 159Genesis 37-41: ”Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors”
An indepth study of Genesis 37-41, which recounts the story of Joseph being sold into Egypt and rising to prominence there. This lesson focuses on parental sacrifice, the coat of many colors, morality in the face of temptation, our attitude during adversity, laying up in store, the Hymn of the Pearl, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:58 The Birth of Benjamin 15:06 Joseph's Birthright 19:25 The Coat of Many Colors 29:19 Joseph's Dreams 36:20 Selling Joseph into Egypt 53:03 Potiphar: Setting the Stage 56:57 Judah & Tamar 1:16:58 Tamar's Twins & Connections to Christ 1:27:16 Joseph & Potiphar 1:32:13 Joseph & Potiphar's Wife 2:02:57 Attitude in Adversity 2:09:53 Interpreting Dreams 2:21:21 Joseph before Pharaoh 2:40:38 Laying Up in Store 2:56:15 The Hymn of the Pearl
Ep 158Genesis 28-36: ”Jacob’s Ladder”
An indepth study of Genesis 28-36, which recounts the experiences of Jacob, his marriages to Rachel and Leah, and his reconciliation with Esau. This lesson focuses on the 4 C's (competition, comparison, criticism, and complaint), climbing Jacob's ladder, compensatory blessings, parting ways, the returning prodigal, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:14 Sharing Spiritual Experiences 4:48 Covenant Marriage 18:33 The Vertical Straight & Narrow 26:06 Renewing the Abrahamic Covenant 28:41 God with us 42:44 Wells of Living Water 45:58 Meeting Rachel 54:54 Rachel & Leah 1:02:07 Jacob's & Rachel's Love 1:08:17 Leah or Rachel 1:15:09 Compensatory Blessings 1:19:49 All in a Name 1:25:30 Familial Arms Race 1:42:15 Remembered by God 1:48:16 Jacob's Flocks 1:56:21 Tangible Supports to Intangible Faith 2:01:58 Parting Ways 2:18:16 Letting them Leave 2:42:38 Returning to the Promised Land 2:51:59 Wrestling the Angel 3:03:29 The Prodigal Son 3:10:56 Reunion with our Elder Brother 3:22:28 The Rape of Dinah 3:30:35 Misusing the Covenant 3:41:52 Back to Bethel
Ep 157Genesis 24-27: ”Isaac & Rebekah”
An indepth study of Genesis 24-27, which recounts the experiences of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau. This lesson focuses on covenant couples, honoring agency in marriage, joining families, barrenness and birth, prizing the promises, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:44 A Last Look at Lot 5:12 Salting the Earth 7:25 Creating Covenant Couples 12:38 Honoring Agency in Marriage 18:50 Holding the High Ground 22:41 Seeking a Covenant Companion 32:14 Remarkable Rebekah 45:17 Entwining Family Trees 52:42 The Right Place at the Right Time 58:01 Giving a Faithful Narraive 1:04:19 Speaking Kindly & Truly 1:09:03 Failed Hopes or False Conclusions 1:15:05 Urgency & Decisiveness 1:23:27 The Passing of Parents 1:28:50 Barrenness and Birth 1:38:01 Personalities of Esau & Jacob 1:46:52 Degrees of (Social) Glory 1:52:41 The Mess of Pottage 2:01:42 Renewing the Covenant 2:07:41 Isaac & Abimelech 2:25:05 "Stealing" the Blessing 2:41:07 Judging Jacob 2:46:10 Esau's Remorse 2:58:30 Covenant Continuation 3:00:55 Conclusion
Ep 156Genesis 18-23: ”Abraham & Isaac”
An indepth study of Genesis 18-23, which recounts the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the account of Abraham and Isaac. This lesson focuses on the law of hospitality, Sarah's laughter, the sanctuary of standards, the sins of Sodom, sacrifice and faith, wrenching the heart strings, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:53 True Messengers 4:32 Hospitality 10:00 Sarah's Laughter 17:48 Pleasure this Side of Paradise 20:02 Too Hard for God 25:23 Revealing Secrets 29:13 Condescension & Comprehension 33:19 Bartering with God 44:10 Inching Toward Sodom 48:42 The Sanctuary of Standards 54:07 Sins of Sodom 1:12:35 Homosexuality 1:45:50 Standing Up to Sodom 2:03:19 Fleeing Sodom 2:13:55 Don't Look Back 2:19:22 Lot's Daughters 2:24:37 Sarah's Repeated Test 2:29:16 Abraham & Abimelech 2:41:07 Isaac's Birth 2:47:00 Hagar & Ishmael 2:58:43 Making Peace 3:02:31 Abraham & Isaac 3:16:20 Sacrifice 3:26:01 Teaching the Atonement 3:38:49 The Death of Sarah 3:45:11 The Faith of Abraham & Sarah 3:52:48 Life from Death
Ep 155Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2: ”Abraham & Sarah”
An indepth study of Genesis 12-17 and Abraham 1-2, which recounts the life of Abraham and Sarah leading up to the birth of Isaac. This lesson focuses on the Abrahamic Covenant, the blessings of the fathers, exclusivity and inclusivity, choosing between Sodom and Salem, pride from above and pride from below, the significance of circumcision, and more. 0:00 Welcome 3:32 Looking to Abraham & Sarah 10:09 Looking for More 14:40 The Fathers vs. My Fathers 21:36 The Daughters of Onitah 26:47 Abraham Delivered & Called 33:18 Journey to the Promised Land 40:43 Priesthood Promises 44:43 The Importance of Posterity 47:02 Temple Sealings & the Abrahamic Covenant 50:49 Exclusivity vs. Inclusivity 57:19 Seeking & Finding 1:02:21 Establishing Altars 1:10:41 The Sacrifice of Sarah 1:23:43 Abraham & Lot 1:37:43 Rescuing Lot 1:45:36 Sodom or Salem 1:53:40 Melchizedek 2:06:14 The Promise of Seed 2:14:33 The Confines of Covenant 2:19:52 Waiting for the Cup to Fill 2:28:17 Sarah & Hagar 2:40:51 Pride from Above and Pride from Below 2:49:55 Facing Awkward Conversations 2:53:19 Ishmael 2:57:58 Covenant Renewed 3:03:20 Circumcision 3:10:43 Sarah 3:19:58 Immediate Obedience 3:21:45 Wanting the Blessings of Abraham
Ep 154Genesis 6-11; Moses 8: ”The Flood”
An indepth study of Genesis 6-11 and Moses 8, which recounts the ministry of Noah, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. This lesson focuses on Falls and Floods, ignoring consequences, preachers of righteousness, the Ark and the Temple, a New Creation, the Rainbow, shortcuts to heaven, and more. 0:00 Welcome 2:10 3 Falls & 3 Floods 6:31 Marriage Outside the Covenant 10:10 Refusing to Hearken 12:05 Ignoring Consequences 15:43 Violence & Corruption 21:58 Caught Up or Held Back 27:07 Noah's Character & Commission 37:35 Flood & Famine 40:09 A Merciful Flood 54:07 The Ark 1:06:51 Gopher Wood & Pitch 1:14:17 A New Creation 1:20:06 The Rainbow 1:30:33 Wickedness Resumes 1:32:02 Animals' Fear of Man 1:37:24 Noah, Ham, & the Curse of Canaan 1:52:46 The Tower of Babel 2:04:09 Conclusion
Ep 153Moses 7: ”The Lord Called His People Zion”
An indepth study of Moses 7, which recounts the visions of Enoch and Zion being caught up to heaven. This lesson focuses on building Zion, the devil's laughter, the God Who weeps, coming to know God's heart, Mother Earth, flooding the world with truth, and more. 0:00 Welcome 1:59 Joseph Smith Translation and Moses 7 7:26 Building Zion 12:47 Study of Moses 7 15:52 Conversations at Higher Elevations 19:37 Wickedness Spreads 26:29 Enoch's Faith, Power, & Language 31:16 Zion, City of Holiness 39:34 Visions of Wickedness 42:49 Satan's Laughter 48:01 Noah's Converts 49:55 A Weeping God 1:00:33 The Two Great Commandments 1:05:04 The Wickedness of the World 1:09:26 Sorrow over Our Suffering 1:15:45 The Suffering of the Savior 1:18:14 Understanding God's Heart 1:22:11 The Flood 1:26:49 The Coming of Christ 1:29:38 Mother Earth 1:40:42 A Flood of Truth 1:49:23 Conclusion
Ep 152Genesis 5; Moses 6: ”Teach these Things Freely”
An indepth study of Genesis 5 and Moses 6, which recounts the genealogy of Adam and the ministry of Enoch. This lesson focuses on experiential knowledge, multi-generational families of faith, the sense of inadequacy, divine reassurances, moving mountains and rerouting rivers, celestial homesickness, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Moses 6-7 background 4:06 Cognitive vs. Experiential Knowledge 9:28 Artwork of Cain & Abel 17:47 The Births of Cain and Seth 23:01 Naming Seth 25:53 Genealogy of Adam 29:27 Pulled between Opposing Forces 35:12 Multigenerational Families of Faith 38:52 Scriptural Literacy 42:18 Passing down Priesthood 46:36 Prophesying & Preaching 49:52 Enoch 54:29 Heart, Ears, and Eyes 59:44 What Enoch was Up Against 1:04:11 Sense of Inadequacy 1:07:54 Divine Reassurance 1:13:38 Opening Ears & Filling Mouths 1:26:23 Moving Mountains & Rerouting Rivers 1:30:23 Spiritual Sight 1:37:23 Reactions to the Call to Repent 1:40:37 A Wild Man 1:46:21 Knowing Those Who Know God 1:49:34 Enoch's (and Adam's) Message 2:00:15 Tasting and Prizing 2:07:35 The Law of the Gospel; Birth & Rebirth 2:18:13 Celestial Homesickness 2:24:08 Conclusion
Ep 151Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5: ”Choose for Thyself” (The Fall)
An indepth study of the Fall accounts in Genesis 4-5 and Moses 4-5. This lesson focuses on stages of faith, Lucifer's rebellion, temptation, the Fortunate Fall, Eve's courageous decision, risking death for a greater life, hiding from Heaven, coats of skins, Cain and Abel, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:07 Introducing the Fall 4:09 Stages of Faith 15:48 Proving Contraries 19:34 The Fall of Lucifer 38:00 Tempting Eve 43:38 Preserving Agency & Accountability 51:04 The Evolution of Sin 57:20 Adam's Choice & Eve's Proposal 1:04:13 The Fortunate Fall 1:13:00 Beguiled? Deciding Alone 1:18:50 Willing to Risk It 1:26:17 Hiding their Nakedness 1:37:14 Curses as Blessings in Disguise 1:42:44 And He Shall Rule Over Thee 1:51:15 Thorns & Thistles, Sweat & Bread 1:56:09 Eve as Mother 1:59:31 Coats of Skins 2:01:38 Cherubim: Time to Prepare 2:11:16 Learning the Law of Sacrifice 2:25:13 The Real Fall 2:28:49 Faith to Have a Family 2:35:03 Cain & Satan 2:43:07 Cain & Abel 2:49:52 Cain's Posterity 2:55:22 Redemption from the Fall 2:57:56 Artwork from Eden
Ep 150Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5: ”In the Beginning”
An indepth study of the Creation accounts in Genesis 1-2, Moses 2-3, and Abraham 4-5. This lesson focuses on spiritual principles in the days of Creation, spiritual and physical creation, being children of God, the Sabbath, the symbolism of "dust" and "rib," the need for a "help meet," being "naked and unashamed," the Christ in creation, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Studying the Creation: scientifically or spiritually 11:59 Creation accounts 23:11 Premortal Plan / Spiritual Creation 27:38 Creation ex nihilo 33:26 Overarching lessons from Creation 45:47 Days of Creation 46:57 Day 1 51:59 Day 2 55:44 Day 3 1:00:36 Day 4 1:03:28 Day 5 1:05:41 Day 6 1:06:57 Day 7 1:13:29 Review of Days 1:14:59 Children of God 1:26:42 The Temple in Genesis 2 1:28:26 Initiatory: Dust and Rib 1:39:06 Endowment: The Garden of Eden 1:43:46 Sealing: Eve and Womanhood 2:05:40 Naked and Not Ashamed 2:09:47 Christ in Creation
Ep 149Moses 1; Abraham 3: ”My Work and My Glory”
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
Ep 148Official Declarations 1 & 2: ”Long Promised Day” (polygamy and race & the priesthood)
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
Ep 147The Articles of Faith: ”We Believe”
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
Ep 146Doctrine and Covenants 137-138: ”The Heavens were Opened”
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. Time stamps: - Historical background - 3:10 - Study of D&C 137 - 6:33 - Study of D&C 138 - 35:11
Ep 145Doctrine and Covenants 135-136: ”Endings and Beginnings” (The Martyrdom of Joseph Smith)
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. Time stamps: - 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
Ep 144Doctrine and Covenants 133-134: ”Go Ye Out of Babylon”
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. Time stamps: - Background of D&C 133 - 3:43 - Study of D&C 133 - 10:17 - Study of D&C 134 - 1:43:31
Ep 143Doctrine and Covenants 132: ”The New & Everlasting Covenant” (part 2 of 2 - Celestial Marriage & Plural Marriage)
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.
Ep 142Doctrine and Covenants 129-131: ”The New & Everlasting Covenant” (part 1 of 2)
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
Ep 141Doctrine and Covenants 125-128: ”For the Living and the Dead”
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. Time stamps: - 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
Ep 140Doctrine and Covenants 124: ”A House unto My Name”
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.
Ep 139Doctrine and Covenants 121-123: ”Peace Be unto Thy Soul”
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 121-123, excerpts from a letter written by Joseph Smith while imprisoned in Liberty Jail. This lesson focuses on faith through affliction, enduring it well, false accusations, the knowledge of God, unrighteous dominion, confidence before God, hitting Rock bottom, the chains of hell, remaining workways, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 3:19 - Study of D&C 121 - 19:09 - Study of D&C 122 - 1:53:56 - Study of D&C 123 - 2:12:33
Ep 138Doctrine and Covenants 115-120: ”Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred”
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 115-120, revelations about establishing the Church in Far West, Missouri. This lesson focuses on the name of the Church, lights and standards, cornerstones and capstones, divine patterns, Adam-ondi-Ahman, overcoming materialism and covetousness, impossible missions, tithing, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 5:31 - Study of D&C 115 - 12:31 - Study of D&C 116 - 57:03 - Study of D&C 117 - 1:08:13 - Study of D&C 118 - 1:44:15 - Study of D&C 119 - 2:07:48 - Study of D&C 120 - 2:21:11
Ep 137Doctrine and Covenants 111-114: ”All Things for Your Good”
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 111-114, revelations about a trip to Salem, Massachusetts, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, questions from the book of Isaiah, and filling vacancies in Church leadership. This lesson focuses on the best of times and the worst of times, trust vs. cynicism, divinity vs. humanity, bringing faith out of folly, the heads and tails of individual attributes, treasures of many kinds, screenwriter vs. coach, filling shoes, asking questions, scriptural flexibility, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 0:41 - Study of D&C 111 - 14:40 - Study of D&C 112 - 55:08 - Study of D&C 114 - 1:45:36 - Study of D&C 113 - 1:53:15
Ep 136Doctrine and Covenants 109-110: ”A Place of My Holiness”
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 109-110, the dedicatory prayer of the Kirtland Temple and an account of the visitation of heavenly beings there. This lesson focuses on the temple and personal sacrifice, growing up in God, repentance, holding a name and standing, the face of Christ, priesthood keys, leaving different, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 3:00 - Study of D&C 109 - 27:42 - Study of D&C 110 - 2:21:52
Ep 135Doctrine and Covenants 106-108: ”To Have the Heavens Opened”
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 106-108, revelations given to Warren Cowdery and Lyman Sherman and a revelation on priesthood and priesthood organization. This lesson focuses on peer pressure, types of priesthood, the significance of Melchizedek, presiding quorums, balancing equality and hierarchy, decision making, leaving people better than you found them, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Context - 2:59 - Study of D&C 106 - 12:22 - Study of D&C 107 - 22:13 - Study of D&C 108 - 2:16:10 Link to video of press conference with President Eyring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8tcc...