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Why did Jesus speak in parables? • follow HIM Favorites • Mar. 20 - Mar. 26 Mar 16, 2023

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Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.
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"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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Matt 13; Luke 8; 13 Part 2 • Dr. Daniel Becerra • Mar. 20 - Mar. 26 Mar 15, 2023

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Dr. Becerra continues to examine what the miracles of Jesus continue to teach modern disciples and explores the danger of assuming testimony is an end goal.

00:00 Part II– Dr. Daniel Becerra
02:24 Luke 8 and miracles point beyond themselves
03:36 Miracles can demonstrate God’s care for individuals, power over elements, etc.
04:35 Jesus calms the storm
08:03 First Principle is faith in Jesus
09:58 Why Jesus takes people out onto the sea
12:00 Elder Maxwell and three types of suffering
13:45 Phillip Yancy and The Bible Jesus Read
15:01 Jesus heals a man possessed
18:30 Testimony isn’t our end goal
21:58 The woman with the issue of blood
28:31 Jesus laments Jerusalem and maternal imagery
31:14 Scattering and Gathering
36:27 Dr. Daniel Becerra shares his journey as a scholar and a Saint
41:45 End of Part II–Dr. Daniel Becerra

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David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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Matt 13; Luke 8; 13 Part 1 • Dr. Daniel Becerra • Mar. 20 - Mar. 26 Mar 15, 2023

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How can riches deceive us? Dr. Daniel Becerra explores the Parable of the Wheat and Tares and examines the themes of the Kingdom of Heaven in Luke and Matthew. Dr. Becerra also examines the role of Jesus’s family and women in his discipleship.

00:00 Part 1–Dr. Daniel Becerra
00:51 Introduction of Dr. Daniel Becerra
02:36 Parables in Luke 8 and maternal imagery in Luke 13
03:58 Kingdom of Heaven
05:13 Jesus and his family
06:24 Women and Jesus’s ministry
07:56 Jesus actually spoke in parables and names vary
09:30 Parables and parabolas
11:15 Why parables?
13:20 Four Keys
17:10 Mustard Seed and Parable of Leaven
21:22 Parable of the Net and Parable of the Wheat and Tares
32:10 Spiritual sprinters
33:46 Opposition in gardening and life
36:28 Worldliness and worry
40:40 Evidence money doesn’t solve all our problems
41:50 Be Happy: Simple Secrets to a Happier Life by Hank Smith
43:19 How do riches deceive us?
44:52 Good ground and good fruit
50:11 Jesus encourages followers to listen
52:59 Parable of the Treasures
54:56 End of Part I- Dr. Daniel Becerra

What does "The sabbath was made for man" mean? • follow HIM Favorites • Mar. 13 - Mar. 19 Mar 09, 2023

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Matthew 11-12; Luke 11 Part 2 • Dr. John Hilton III • Mar. 13 - Mar. 19 Mar 08, 2023

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Dr. John Hilton III examines Jesus Christ’s teaching about commandments, the Law, and the Atonement’s healing power.
Teaching with the Chosen: https://johnhiltoniii.com/thechosen/
“Seeking Jesus” with John Hilton III: https://johnhiltoniii.com/seekingjesus/

00:00 Part II– Dr. John Hilton III
00:08 God is calling us to be like Him
01:58 Jesus and Fence Laws about the Sabbath
05:39 Parenting, Fence Laws, and Commandments
07:44 John shares a story about shoveling snow on the Sabbath
08:41 Dr. Hilton shares a story about his dad and a roommate
10:27 Jesus heals a man’s hand on the Sabbath
12:14 Dr. Hilton shares a story about his mission and a man bringing his family to church
15:07 Jesus doesn’t ritually wash and calling out bad behavior
18:28 Straining at a gnat
20:07 Dr. Hilton shares a story about movies and Fence Laws
23:19 Corianton and Alma
26:09 The importance of following the prophet
28:37 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about flying lessons
30:10 Jesus instructs the disciples about prayer
36:11 Jesus instructs about idle words
37:38 Dr. Hilton shares a story about his mission
40:32 Dr. Hilton does a Dobby impression
42:50 Comparisons between Jesus and Jonah
47:50 Jesus and his mother and siblings
51:11 Jesus helps us carry our heavy burdens
52:28 Jesus and the The Founder of Our Peace: Christ-Centered Patterns for Easing Worry, Stress, and Fear
57:57 End of Part II–Dr. John Hilton III

Matthew 11-12; Luke 11 Part 1 • Dr. John Hilton III • Mar. 13 - Mar. 19 Mar 08, 2023

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What brings us closer to Jesus Christ? Dr. John Hilton III explores finding Christ in media, using Fence Laws, and relying on the Savior.
Teaching with the Chosen: https://johnhiltoniii.com/thechosen/
“Seeking Jesus” with John Hilton III: https://johnhiltoniii.com/seekingjesus/

00:00 Part 1–Dr. John Hilton III
01:07 Introduction of Dr. John Hilton III
02:23 Favorite movie depictions of Jesus
06:38 Teaching with The Chosen
07:34 The Jesus and John the Baptist connection
09:10 John’s disciples
11:26 Hope amidst trial for John, Joseph Smith, etc.
14:54 “Seeking Jesus” with John Hilton III
15:14 Robert Matthews on John the Baptist
16:44 Fence Laws
21:03 Jesus and Fence Laws
23:27 Acts 15 parallel and Jesus and the Law vs tradition
26:05 the danger of too many Fence Laws
29:13 Henry B. Eyring “Servants of the Lord”
34:27 What draws us closer to Jesus Christ
36:05 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about Fence Laws
38:42 For the Strength of Youth
43:26 End of Part I- Dr. John Hilton III

What is it like to be an Apostle of the Lord? • follow HIM Favorites • Mar. 6 - Mar 12 Mar 02, 2023

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Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9 Part 2 • Dr. Ryan Sharp • Mar. 6 - Mar 12 Mar 01, 2023

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Dr. Sharp continues to examine Jesus Christ’s healing of Jews, Gentiles, men, and women and Jesus sending Apostles to teach and minister.

00:00 Part II– Dr. Ryan Sharp
00:07 Woman made whole
02:33 Jairus and his daughter
05:46 Be not afraid
09:32 Story about firefighters during a meeting
11:40 Elder McConkie story about the woman with blood disease
16:25 Did people faint in Matthew?
19:25 Jesus commands his disciples to teach and perform miracles
21:45 Apostles struggle to heal as Jesus did
23:59 Fallibility of the Apostles
28:25 The Apostles constantly get corrected
29:19 Dr. Sharp shares a personal story about a baptism
37:34 The Apostles ask who is the greatest
41:47 Dr. Sharp shares a story about his Mission Leaders
52:32 Jesus with a sword
54:54 John shares a personal story about his mission
56:17 Dr. Sharp shares his journey as a scholar and a disciple
1:02:47 End of Part II–Dr. Ryan Sharp

Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9 Part 1 • Dr. Ryan Sharp • Mar. 6 - Mar 12 Mar 01, 2023

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How can sharing personal testimony of healings, blessings, and testimony bless others? Dr. Ryan Sharp explores the many miracles of Jesus and the value of personal testimony amidst tribulation and persecution.

00:00 Part 1–Dr. Ryan Sharp
00:56 Introduction of Dr. Ryan Sharp
02:34 Unique approaches of each gospel author
04:11 Matthew’s POV
06:40 Inclusio
14:35 Why miracles are shown
18:01 Jesus heals man with leprosy
19:29 Miracles in Matthew 9
21:01 Elder Wirthlin story of friendship
24:44 John story “Where Will Your Friends Take You?”
27:27 Brother Arnold story “Strengthen Your Brethren”
31:05 Matthew’s call
35:19 Jesus eats with sinners
36:50 Fasting and joy
39:10 Characteristics of Mark
41:34 Messianic Secret
46:59 Dr. Sharp shares a personal story about teaching and studying the New Testament
49:25 Markan sandwich of Jarius and woman with issue of blood
54:37 Hem of Jesus’s garment
1:01:11 End of Part 1–Dr. Ryan Sharp