Engaging Gospel Doctrine

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315.2 Action and Investment (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 47, Sunday School) Dec 29, 2018

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“Let Us Rise Up and Build”

We don’t talk about this section of the Jewish Scriptures much–we have no primary songs about Ezra and Nehemiah’s contributions to rebuilding the temple after the Babylonian Exile. these events and the examples of Ezra and Nehemiah prompt discussion of remaining constructive and dealing with difference and opposition.

Jody and Brian join the class.

Class Member Reading: Ezra 1-8; Nehemiah 1; 2; 4; 6; 8

Additional Reading: Haggai 1; “Ezra” and “Nehemiah”, Bible Dictionary

Other Reading: Look through the rest of Ezra, especially chapters 9-10; Haggai; Zechariah 1-8

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Thanks to William Newman for editing the discussion and as always, to Steven Nelson for the bumper music!

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314.3 Dominion of God (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 46, Study Notes) Dec 29, 2018

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“A Kingdom, Which Shall Never Be Destroyed”

Daniel interprets the vision of the stone cut out of a mountain without hands, but what does the stone mean, exactly? Is it the gospel? The Kingdom of God? The LDS Church? Is there a difference between these terms? This portion discusses Daniel’s vision in literary and historical perspective and continues to explore our role in healing our lives and world.

Gina and Carl continue the discussion.

Class Member Reading: Daniel 2; D&C 65:2

Additional Reading: D&C 65

“A Kingdom, Which Shall Never Be Destroyed”

Gina and Carl join the class.

Class Member Reading: Daniel 2; D&C 65:2

Additional Reading: D&C 65

“A Kingdom, Which Shall Never Be Destroyed”

“Let Us Rise Up and Build”

“The Great and Dreadful Day of the Lord”

The final three lessons of the year fit together quite nicely. Lesson 47 evokes the inbreaking of the kingdom, and the dominion of God… hoped for on earth, but more urgent in our souls. Lesson 48 focuses on restoration and our need to focus our efforts on worthy tasks. And Lesson 48 thrills us with the idea of God’s complete victory, making everything right… yet we must take care that our hope for God’s triumph does not prevent us from living sustainably and prepared here and now.

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313.3 Identity and Integrity (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 45, Study Notes) Dec 16, 2018

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“If I Perish, I Perish”

What is worth giving our lives for? This lesson uses the stories of Daniel and Esther to explore the topics of integrity and faithfulness. This portion examines the literary and historical context of Daniel and Esther and continues the discussion of integrity and sacrifice.

Julie and Kevin continue the discussion.

Class Member Reading: Daniel 1; 3; 6; Esther 3; 4; 5; 7; 8; D&C 89:18-20

Additional Reading: Esther 1; 2; 6; 9; 10

Other Reading: None

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Resources

“But if Not..”, Elder Dennis Simmons

Swallowed up in the will of the Father, Elder Neal Maxwell

“For Such a Time as This”, Standford Convocation

Thanks to James Estrada for post-production and to Steven Nelson for the bumper music!

Engaging Gospel Doctrine is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://engaginggospeldoctrine.org/

313.2 Identity and Integrity (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 45, Sunday School) Dec 16, 2018

Show notes

“If I Perish, I Perish”

What is worth giving our lives for? This lesson uses the stories of Daniel and Esther to explore the topics of integrity and faithfulness.

Julie and Kevin join the class.

Class Member Reading: Daniel 1; 3; 6; Esther 3; 4; 5; 7; 8; D&C 89:18-20

Additional Reading: Esther 1; 2; 6; 9; 10

Other Reading: None

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You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF).

You can access the Lesson Notes here (or PDF).

Resources

“But if Not..”, Elder Dennis Simmons

Swallowed up in the will of the Father, Elder Neal Maxwell

“For Such a Time as This”, Standford Convocation

Thanks to James Estrada for post-production and to Steven Nelson for the bumper music!

Engaging Gospel Doctrine is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://engaginggospeldoctrine.org/

313.1 Identity and Integrity (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 45, Updated) Dec 15, 2018

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“If I Perish, I Perish”

The stories of Esther and Daniel invite a dramatic question: “What would you die for?” Dramatic stories and questions aside, the truth is that we answer this question every moment of every day. With each thought and decision we answer the questions, “What do we live for?” “What do we invest in?”

We talk about who we want to be, but our actions clearly communicate who we truly are.

Class Member Reading: Daniel 1; 3; 6; Esther 3; 4; 5; 7; 8; D&C 89:18-20

Additional Reading: Esther 1; 2; 6; 9; 10

Other Reading: None

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312.3 Abundance (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 44, Study Notes) Dec 08, 2018

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“Every Thing Shall Live Whither the River Cometh”

This lesson focuses on the temple, but I suggest we focus first on the water–the water that gives life and healing. The scriptures teach that this water, the tree of life and its fruit all represent the love of God. This portion discusses historical context as well as the relationship between temple and well-being.

Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 43; 44; 47; Revelation 22:1-3; 1 Nephi 8:10-11; 1 Nephi 11:25

Additional Reading: None

Other Reading: None

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312.2 Abundance (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 44, Sunday School) Dec 08, 2018

Show notes

“Every Thing Shall Live Whither the River Cometh”

This lesson focuses on the temple, but I suggest we focus first on the water–the water that gives life and healing. The scriptures teach that this water, the tree of life and its fruit all represent the love of God. This episode discusses the principles of well-being in the context of this reading.

Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 43; 44; 47; Revelation 22:1-3; 1 Nephi 8:10-11; 1 Nephi 11:25

Additional Reading: None

Other Reading: None

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You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF)

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Engaging Gospel Doctrine is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://engaginggospeldoctrine.org/

312.1 Abundance (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 44, Updated) Dec 08, 2018

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“Every Thing Shall Live Whither the River Cometh”

What does it mean to be alive? What is the difference between surviving and thriving? How can we both sip and gulp the water of life, the love of God? These chapters of Ezekiel invite us to reflect on living abundantly, sacredness, and bringing together heaven and earth.

Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 43; 44; 47; Revelation 22:1-3; 1 Nephi 8:10-11; 1 Nephi 11:25

Additional Reading: None

Other Reading: None

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You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF).

Thanks to Trent Oliphant for updating and reissuing the episodes.