Engaging Gospel Doctrine

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311.3 Healthy Leadership (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 43, Study Notes) Dec 02, 2018

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The Shepherds of Israel

Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes. This section explores Ezekiel in historical and literary context and the nature of leadership in the LDS Church.

Nancy and George continue the conversation.

Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 18; 34; 37; Psalm 23; Alma 5:7-14

Additional Reading: Ezekiel 2

The Shepherds of Israel

Nancy and George join the class.

Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 18; 34; 37; Psalm 23; Alma 5:7-14

Additional Reading: Ezekiel 2

The Shepherds of Israel

Is it better to be a shepherd or sheep? Is there another option?

As social creatures, we crave status. We love feeling important. Both Ezekiel and the Good Shepherd himself taught a better way… that we lead through service, and have authority through gentleness, persuasion, and love.

Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 18; 34; 37; Psalm 23; Alma 5:7-14

Additional Reading: Ezekiel 2

“I Will Write It in Their Hearts”

What motivates our actions? Is it better to “fake it until we make it”, or wait until we are sincere? This episode discusses the externals and internal aspects of living the gospel in the context of the “new covenant” spoken of by Jeremiah. This portion also discusses “new covenant” in historical and literary context and the psychology of change.

Anna and Mike continue the discussion.

Class Member Reading: Jeremiah 16; 23; 29; 31; Ezekiel 11:17-20; Ezekiel 36:24-28; 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Additional Reading: Jeremiah 3; 9; 13; 30; 32:37-42; 33; 35

“I Will Write It in Their Hearts”

Anna and Mike join the discussion.

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Class Member Reading: Jeremiah 16; 23; 29; 31; Ezekiel 11:17-20; Ezekiel 36:24-28; 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Additional Reading: Jeremiah 3; 9; 13; 30; 32:37-42; 33; 35

“I Will Write It in Their Hearts”

Is there any secret more important to discover than how to live well, and how to be better every day? This update digs into key questions of what is right, what should motivate us, and how to pull it off.

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309.3 Burning in your Bones (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 41, Study Notes) Nov 17, 2018

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“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar”

This section discusses the composition of Jeremiah and continues to explore issues related to vocation and prophets.

Maxine and Christian continue the discussion.

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309.2 Burning in your Bones (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 41, Sunday School) Nov 17, 2018

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“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar”

Jeremiah was not only faithful during the most difficult time of Judaean history, but honest about his struggles.

Maxine and Christian provide a rich discussion.

Class Member Reading: Jeremiah 1; 2; 15; 20; 26; 36; 37; 38

Additional Reading: Jeremiah 3; 9; 13; 30; 32:37-42; 33; 35

“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar”

Jeremiah is a fascinating figure, both powerful and poignant. It all seems well and good to read about him now, but during his life he was punished for sharing the unpopular message that rather than God forever protecting Jerusalem, the Babylonians would prove the winners.

We can apply the example of Jeremiah to our own lives as we courageously own our truth, live according to our principles, and sustainably work to improve the systems of which we are a part.

Class Member Reading: Jeremiah 1; 2; 15; 20; 26; 36; 37; 38

Additional Reading: Jeremiah 3; 9; 13; 30; 32:37-42; 33; 35

“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent”

These final chapters of Isaiah give us much more to think about than the name of our Stake Centers. This lesson discusses the need for community, how we can both feel comfortable within and foster our communities. These chapters make challenging points about insiders, outsiders, points that lead to the promise of a new creation. This section covers the historical context of these chapters and explores the psychology of us/them psychology.

Class Member Reading: Isaiah 54; 55; 56; 63; 64; 65; Alma 32:28

Additional Reading: None