Engaging Gospel Doctrine

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304.3: Introduction to Isaiah (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 36, Study Notes) Sep 22, 2018

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The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense

We know that Isaiah is important, but probably couldn’t say why, and almost certainly don’t understand it! This first of five lessons on Isaiah introduces the book. This portion of the episode covers:

The historical context of Isaiah
Dating Isaiah 1-30
More on Isaiah and the Book of Mormon
Isaiah in LDS context

Julie and Colby continue their enlightening discussion.

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Understanding Hebrew Poetry, Ensign article by Kevin Barney

Thanks to Jim Henderson for postproduction and to Steven Nelson for the bumper music!

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304.2: Introduction to Isaiah (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 36, Sunday School) Sep 22, 2018

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The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense

The value of Isaiah
Isaiah as a testimony of Christ
Devotional and historical approaches to the scriptures
Isaiah, the KJV, and the Book of Mormon
Review of the reading and personal application

Julie and Colby join the class for an enlightening discussion.

Class Member Reading: Isaiah 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6

Additional Reading: 2 Nephi 11

Other Reading: None

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Understanding Hebrew Poetry, Ensign article by Kevin Barney

Thanks to Jim Henderson for postproduction 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/

304.1: Introduction to Isaiah (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 36, Updated) Sep 22, 2018

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The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense

Great are the words of Isaiah… and great is the Sunday School coverage thereof! We will be in Isaiah for the next FIVE lessons (10% of the year!). You aren’t excited yet? Hopefully this update will help… I review the whats and whys of scripture and then discuss lessons we can learn from the beginning of Isaiah, such as discerning our vocation and cultivating a personal relationship with God.

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303.3: Justice and Responsibility (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 35, Study Notes) Sep 22, 2018

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God Reveals His Secrets to His Prophets

What is the “secret” that God reveals to his prophets? And what do we make of the fact that Amos was called from outside all institutional structure? This section explores how Amos’ critiques apply to our modern lives and institutions and how we can care better for each other and the world.

Jessica and Jeremy continue a bold, challenging, but important discussion

Class Member Reading: Amos 3; 7; 8; 9; Joel 2; 3; D&C 1:37-38

Additional Reading: Joseph Smith–History 1:41; D&C 1:14-28

Other Reading: The rest of Amos and Joel, especially Amos 4-5

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303.2: Justice and Responsibility (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 35, Sunday School) Sep 22, 2018

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God Reveals His Secrets to His Prophets

What is the “secret” that God reveals to his prophets? And what do we make of the fact that Amos was called from outside all institutional structure? This episode explores how God speaks to us, the important message of social justice, the end of the world, and individual responsibility.

Jessica and Jeremy provide a substantial and important discussion.

Class Member Reading: Amos 3; 7; 8; 9; Joel 2; 3; D&C 1:37-38

Additional Reading: Joseph Smith–History 1:41; D&C 1:14-28

Other Reading: The rest of Amos and Joel, especially Amos 4-5

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303.1: Justice and Responsibility (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 35, Updated) Sep 22, 2018

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God Reveals His Secrets to His Prophets

The marvelous thing about LDS doctrine is we learn that God reveals secrets to EVERYONE through personal revelation! Amos and Joel can be difficult to understand (so get your study Bible ready!), but at the core, these readings are about revelation, consequence, and responsibility.

Class Member Reading: Amos 3; 7; 8; 9; Joel 2; 3; D&C 1:37-38

Additional Reading: Joseph Smith–History 1:41; D&C 1:14-28

Other Reading: The rest of Amos and Joel, especially Amos 4-5

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A Matter of a Few Degrees, Elder Uchtdorf

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Locusts, National Geographic

What if we stopped burning fossil fuels right now

And a Princeton Study about the same topic

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302.3: Fidelity (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 34, Study Notes) Sep 16, 2018

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“I Will Betroth Thee unto Me in Righteousness”

The book of Hosea presents a difficult mix of profound theology and historically situated abuse. Hosea teaches of God’s devotion to us and our responsibility to be faithful to Them and each other, but does so in the context of intensely troubling treatment of women and children.

This section covers the historical context of Hosea, prophetic symbolic actions, and implications of Hosea for our lives.

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Class Member Reading: Hosea 1; 2; 3; 11; 13; 14

Additional Reading: Hosea 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 12

Other Reading: None

Jana and Natasha continue an insightful discussion on the themes of scripture and fidelity.

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302.2: Fidelity (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 34, Sunday School) Sep 16, 2018

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“I Will Betroth Thee unto Me in Righteousness”

Class Member Reading: Hosea 1; 2; 3; 11; 13; 14

Additional Reading: Hosea 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 12

Other Reading: None

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302.1: Fidelity (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 34, Updated) Sep 16, 2018

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“I Will Betroth Thee unto Me in Righteousness”

The core message of Hosea is fidelity: fidelity to God, which extends to fidelity to each other and ourselves. At it’s core, fidelity is about congruence between our values and our actions, and congruence between our relationship to ourselves and our relationship to others. There is much of value in Hosea, but first we need to wrestle with the primary analogy of an abusive relationship between God and Israel.

Class Member Reading: Hosea 1; 2; 3; 11; 13; 14

Additional Reading: Hosea 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 12

Other Reading: None

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