Unshaken Saints - Jared Halverson

D&C 30-36 - Messages for Missionaries Apr 02, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 30-36, revelations to various individuals being called to serve missions, as well as a revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon regarding the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

3:44 Missionary Fears

13:11 Senior Missionaries

23:00 Advice for Missionaries

32:17 The Eleventh Hour

41:55 Finding the Faithful in Babylon

55:27 God's Own Bible

1:05:09 Fleeing the Fire

1:14:39 One-Liners

D&C 29 - Christ's Second Coming Mar 27, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 29, a revelation regarding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, focusing on things that make that day "dreadful" and things that make it "great."

0:00 Introduction and Overview

2:21 - God's Good Will

14:08 The Gathering

24:53 Lesser Judges

33:42 The Limits of Good and Evil

41:32 Progression between Kingdoms?

54:22 Time to Learn

1:02:52 The Unaccountable Years

1:15:28 One-Liners

D&C 27-28 - Keys of the Kingdom Mar 19, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 27-28, a revelation about the Sacrament (including the great Sacrament Meeting at Adam-ondi-Ahman), and a revelation to Oliver Cowdery regarding some spurious "communications" that Hiram Page was receiving through a stone.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

7:15 Things that Matter & Things That Don't

15:38 Keys of the Kingdom

29:40 Armor of God

49:02 Glue Guys

59:32 The Prophet's Prerogative

1:11:47 Hard Conversations

1:20:46 Temporary Gifts

1:28:06 One-Liners

D&C 23-26 - An Elect Lady Mar 12, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 23-26, revelations to Emma Smith and other Saints, almost like miniature patriarchal blessings. Strengths and weaknesses, promises and warnings, callings and counsel, all from a loving God to children He knows infinitely and intimately.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

5:39 Room for Improvement

17:15 Specific Strengths

26:03 Timetables

34:40 Supporting Your Spouse

48:28 Which World Do You Want

1:00:19 The Song of the Heart

1:17:14 Where to Spend Your Time

1:29:38 One-Liners

D&C 20-22 - The Constitution of the Church Mar 06, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 20-22 - the "constitution" of the Church of Jesus Christ, a revelation received when the Church was officially organized, and a revelation regarding the need for baptism.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

5:17 How We Know

19:18 Justification and Sanctification

36:30 Adding to the Scriptures

50:26 Cleansing Ordinances

1:02:53 Priesthood Duties

1:12:44 Patience and Faith

1:29:53 Dead Works or Living Faith

1:39:41 One-Liners

D&C 19 - Christ's Atonement Mar 02, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 19 - a revelation to Martin Harris about Christ's suffering in Gethsemane, the need for repentance, what "eternal punishment" really means, and more.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

3:50 Introducing Jesus

12:30 The Rhetoric of Repentance

30:43 Christ's Preparatory Atonement

44:57 Peace in Christ

52:59 Milk Before Meat

1:09:34 Ownership or Stewardship

1:22:52 Reader Rejoice

1:30:16 One-Liners

D&C 18 - The Worth of Souls Feb 19, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 18 - a revelation to Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer about the worth of souls, crying repentance, the name of Christ, the calling of the Twelve Apostles, the Lord's voice in scripture, and more.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

3:08 Each Has a Role to Play

11:08 The Worth of Souls

26:41 Churches Fighting Churches

37:26 Taking the Name of Christ

47:49 The Twelve Apostles

59:59 Recognizing the Lord's Voice in Scripture

1:09:00 Heart and Hand

1:16:29 One-Liners

D&C 12-17; JS-Hist. 1:66-75 - Fellow Servants Feb 12, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 12-17 - revelations to Joseph Knight Sr. and David, John, and Peter Whitmer Jr., as well as events surrounding the experience of the 3 Witnesses and the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

3:03 Burning Daylight

11:37 Preparing the Way

24:27 The Greatest Gift

33:06 Form Letters or Individual Attention

45:52 Witnesses and Witnessing

57:09 The Meaning and Intention of Scripture

1:11:32 Tapping into Transcendence

1:24:43 One-Liners

D&C 10-11 - Second Chances Feb 05, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 10-11 - a revelation to Joseph Smith as he resumes translating the Book of Mormon after the loss of the 116 pages, and a revelation to Hyrum Smith about the Spirit and preparing to share the gospel.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

4:29 Lost and Found

12:37 Sustainable Pace

22:36 Prayers of Faith

30:59 Ahead of the Game

45:35 The Church and Other Churches

1:05:08 The Compass of Conscience

1:15:45 Preparing to Preach

1:27:00 One-Liners

"Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints

"Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/

D&C 6-9 - The Spirit of Revelation Jan 29, 2025

An in-depth study of D&C 6-9 - revelations to Oliver Cowdery about revelation, testimony, and the Book of Mormon translation; and a revelation to Joseph Smith about the apostle John.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

6:01 Discovering Life's Purpose

17:03 Taking Correction

29:22 Remembering and Reconfirming

43:47 Faith, Doubt, and Fear

53:52 Extending Your Mission

1:01:31 Mind and Heart

1:14:21 Why Didn't It Work?

1:27:34 One-Liners

"Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints

"Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/

D&C 3-5 - My Work Shall Go Forth Jan 24, 2025

An in-depth study of the visitation of D&C 3-5 - a revelation to Joseph Smith and Martin Harris about the loss of the 116 pages, a revelation to Joseph Smith Sr. about being called to the work, and a revelation to Martin Harris about gaining a testimony through faith rather than sight.

Transcript of this episode:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hh3npXvqxBBDeP7cVy-8kxnTzpMNQORt/view?usp=sharing

D&C 2; JS-Hist. 1:27-65 - Turning Hearts Jan 15, 2025

An in-depth study of the visitation of the angel Moroni to the young Joseph Smith, as found in Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26.

0:00 Introduction

3:09 Teenagers

24:34 The Three Shelves

31:32 Joseph Smith's Reputation

38:13 Planting Priesthood Promises

54:30 Prophecies Fulfilled

1:02:06 Responding to Revelation

1:15:34 Protecting the Plates

1:24:45 One-Liners

Transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/164OqgnzL_ysMWDgTRTkWn3sp8lYx-rIT/view?usp=sharing

"Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints

"Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/

Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26 - Seeking Truth Jan 08, 2025

An in-depth study of the 1838 account of the First Vision, as found in Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26.

0:00 Introduction

1:11 TikTok Announcement

2:16 Topic Previews

3:11 Millennial Choirs and Orchestras: The Vision

6:03 Abusing the Mind

14:38 The Three S's

19:51 Design and Disposition

22:11 Presenting, Promiting, or Proving?

37:40 Mixed-Faith Family

50:57 Let Him Ask

1:05:13 Darkness and Light

1:16:29 Opposition and Persecution

1:35:49 Independent Witness

1:45:29 One Liners

Transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJJ6jYyeyBdmNhmKQA5exYvs5b08vRM7/view?usp=sharing

"Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints

"Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/

"Unshaken Saints" podcast links:

Podcast Website: https://unshaken.podbean.com/

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-saints/id1535358465

D&C 1: Hearken! Jan 05, 2025

An in-depth study of Doctrine & Covenants section 1, the Lord's preface to His "Book of Commandments."

0:00 Introduction

11:17 Hearken to the Voice of Warning

33:58 Delegated Authority

37:18 The Lord Is Nigh

44:24 The Great Apostasy

53:57 The Promised Restoration

1:02:46 Olive Osmond and Queen Elizabeth II

1:05:36 Divine Truth in Mortal Language

1:10:16 The Only True and Living Church

1:19:50 Polarization in the Last Days

1:28:32 One Liners

1:30:22 Conclusion

Transcript of Episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSCjHM8AC99QO_E0F9VRsxd5NONkRGGd/view?usp=sharing

"Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints

"Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/

"Unshaken Saints" podcast links: Podcast Website: https://unshaken.podbean.com/

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-saints/id1535358465

Bicentennial Proclamation: The Restoration Dec 29, 2024

An in-depth study of the proclamation to the world read by President Russell M. Nelson during the April 2020 General Conference, marking the bicentennial of the First Vision. Entitled "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ," it proclaims the reality of the restoration and invites the world to receive its glorious message. This lesson focuses on proclamations, the First Vision, the Father and the Son, the Prophet Joseph Smith, Apostasy and Restoration, the Book of Mormon, continual revelation, and more.

0:00 Introduction

1:24 The Plan for What Lies Ahead

9:50 Studying the Doctrine & Covenants

14:49 Bicentennial Proclamation on the Restoration

22:49 Celebrating the First Vision

35:49 God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son

41:55 Joseph Smith

46:05 The Apostasy

54:11 The Restoration

59:39 The Book of Mormon

1:03:47 Continuing Revelation

1:09:57 Conclusion

Christmas Special: Handel's Messiah Dec 18, 2024

Among the beloved musical masterpieces of Christmas, Handel's Messiah stands out for the majesty of its melodies and the power of its lyrics, all of which come directly from Scripture. In this special Christmas episode, we ponder the many names and titles given to Jesus throughout the scriptural lyrics of Handel's Messiah. Like the facets of a diamond, each name and title reflects an aspect of Christ's divine character and mission. Honor Him as mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, as we study the many names by which He is known. Merry Christmas!

Moroni 10: Moroni's Promise Dec 11, 2024

An in-depth study of Moroni 10, covering Moroni's final exhortations and farewell. This lesson focuses on endings and exhortations, a merciful God, the purpose of the Book of Mormon, Moroni's promise, a God of miracles, a God of gifts, come unto Christ, perfection in Christ, and more.

Moroni 7-9: Faith, Hope, & Charity Dec 04, 2024

An in-depth study of Moroni 7-9, covering Mormon's sermon on faith, hope, and charity, and Mormon's letters to Moroni on infant baptism and the depravity of the Nephites and Lamanites. This lesson focuses on the collapse of civilization, obedience to the unenforceable, faithfulness in the face of wickedness, raising children in a wicked world, rhetorical situations, dead works, ultimate hope, sufficient faith in sufficient grace, the gift of charity, and more.

Moroni 1-6: Why Church? Nov 29, 2024

An in-depth study of Moroni 1-6, covering Moroni's instructions regarding the Church. This lesson focuses on why church matters, the Holy Spirit, the priesthood, the Sacrament, Church meetings, remembering and nourishing every member, and more.

Ether 12-15: Faith's Hall of Fame Nov 20, 2024

An in-depth study of Ether 12-15, covering Moroni's discussion of faith and the ultimate demise of the Jaredite civilization. This lesson focuses on beginnings and endings, faith unto repentance, ultimate hope, trials of faith, the hall of fame, inadequacy, sufficient grace, weakness and strength, charity, cautionary tales, and more.

Ether 6-11: To Shine in Darkness Nov 13, 2024

An in-depth study of Ether 6-11, covering the arrival of the Jaredites in the Promised Land, and the succession of kings over the people. This lesson focuses on shining stones, redemptive turbulence, praise despite of darkness, honoring agency, secret combinations, eliminating evil, ambition and greed, rejecting prophets, and more.

Article on the Jaredite Migration: William Harold DeVaney, "Buoyed by Faith: The Jared Migration," Cumorah - The Journal of Book of Mormon Geography (Salt Lake City: FACT Press, 2018), 192-245. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1puu8pFKEwZBR13neqvIPcnvuXv0oLSVB/view?usp=sharing

Ether 1-5: Rend the Veil of Unbelief Nov 06, 2024

An in-depth study of Ether 1-5, covering the journey of the Jaredites from the Tower of Babel to the Promised Land, including the brother of Jared's vision of the Lord. This lesson focuses on a message to the Gentiles, persistence in prayer, rest stops and camping grounds, tight like unto a dish, perilous journeys, the Lord's light, faith and knowledge, pragmatic epistemology, and more.

Mormon 7-9: Farewell to Jew and Gentile Oct 30, 2024

An in-depth study of Mormon 7-9, covering Mormon's final farewell and Moroni's first farewell. This lesson focuses on conclusions and clarifications, true identity, peacemakers needed, the Bible and Book of Mormon, solitude and sorrow, inadequacy and imperfection, plates vs. record, latter-day description, breaking the 4th wall, skepticism and pride, faith and doubt, and more.

Mormon 1-6: Descent into Self-Destruction Oct 23, 2024

An in-depth study of Mormon 1-6, covering the ministry (both military and prophetic) of Mormon. This lesson focuses on holding onto our potential, stiff-arming God, shutting our mouth, godly sorrow, a limited Title of Liberty, losing faith and hope, Mormon's "pivot," a dying wish, softening our stance, the power of the word, sorrowing over sin, self-destruction, and more.

3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi 1: A Mini-Millennium Oct 16, 2024

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi 1, covering the conclusion of Christ's ministry among the Nephites and the "mini-Millennium" that followed, including its ultimate demise. This lesson focuses on linking our identity to Jesus, shifting from Church to Gospel, moving up and down the 4th Article of Faith, Jacob's Ladder, fearing others' opinions, message to the Gentiles, Zion and Armageddon, descent toward destruction, and more.

3 Nephi 20-26: Children of the Covenant Oct 09, 2024

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 20-26, covering the continuation of Christ's ministry among the Nephites, particularly His teachings on the Gathering of Israel. This lesson focuses on the Sacrament, the Gathering, the threshingfloor, the "family business," the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, the Father's "go-time," confirming scripture, and more.

3 Nephi 17-19: Gathering to Jesus Oct 02, 2024

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 17-19, covering Christ's "extended" first day among the Nephites, healing the sick, blessing the children, and teaching about prayer, the sacrament, and gathering. This lesson focuses on "pre-enacting" the Gathering, perceiving need, caring for caregivers, circles of holiness, a God who "groans," sacred prayer, balancing the worth of souls and the sanctity of the sacraments, bringing people to Jesus, what Gethsemane could have been, and more.

3 Nephi 12-16: The Sermon at the Temple Sep 25, 2024

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 12-16, covering Christ's Sermon at the Temple, His explanation of the Gospel's fulfillment of the Law, and His ministry to "other sheep." This lesson focuses on horizontal and vertical testimonies, shining before "this people," the first and second great commandments, the easiest way to chastity, perfecting motives, not being overanxious, perfecting judgment, constancy and change, other other sheep, gathering Israel, entering the covenant, and more.

3 Nephi 8-11: The Coming of Christ Sep 18, 2024

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 8-11, covering the signs of Christ's death, the voice of the Lord from heaven, and the coming of Christ among the Nephites. This lesson focuses on life without Christ, darkness and light, repentance, the devil's laughter, the new sacrifice, the mother hen, but ye would not, Christ's self-understanding, eliminating contention, the doctrine of Christ, and more.

3 Nephi 1-7: A Night without Darkness Sep 11, 2024

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 1-7, covering the sign of Christ's birth and its aftermath. This lesson focuses on the departure of exemplars, Easter at Christmas, the rising generation, the 3 shelves, moving up and down the 4th Article of Faith, self-deception, reverse siege warfare, parasites vs. producers, a preview of Armageddon, educational inequalities, tribalism, and more.

Helaman 13-16: Signs of Christ's Coming Sep 04, 2024

An in-depth study of Helaman 13-16, covering the ministry of Samuel the Lamanite. This lesson focuses on walls and barriers, true and false prophets, gratitude, repentance, the purpose of signs, prophecies of Christ, and more.

Helaman 7-12: "These Are Your Days" Aug 28, 2024

An in-depth study of Helaman 7-12, covering the later ministry of Nephi, son of Helaman. This lesson focuses on prayer, submission, prophets, the Johari Window, the sealing power, unwearyingness, the pride cycle, and more.

Helaman 1-6: The Rock of the Redeemer Aug 21, 2024

An in-depth study of Helaman 1-6, covering the rise of the Gadianton robbers and the ministries of Nephi and Lehi, the sons of Helaman. This lesson focuses on the War in Heaven, secret combinations, the pride cycle, the rock of the Redeemer, darkness and light, and more.

Alma 53-63: Fighting the Good Fight Aug 14, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 53-63, covering the second half of the Book of Mormon's so-called "War Chapters." This lesson focuses on the stripling warriors, keeping covenants differently, fight or flight, the rhetoric of Moroni and Ammoron, the walking wounded, the correspondence between Moroni and Pahoran, and more.

Alma 43-52: The Cause of Christ Aug 07, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 43-52, recounting the wars between Captain Moroni and both Zarahemnah and Amalickiah. This lesson focuses on the dangers of dissension, the power of a noble cause, the Title of Liberty, Just War theory, preparation, prophets, "poison by degrees," and more.

Alma 39-42: Redeeming the Prodigal Son Jul 31, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 39-42, recounting Alma's teachings to his wayward son Corianton. This lesson focuses on first sins vs. worst sins, chastity, repentance, beliefs and behaviors, the resurrection and Spirit World, restoration through the Law of the Harvest, justice and mercy, the Goldilocks Zone, and more.

Link to Deseret Book course on improving scripture study: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCmB7Fm5GlgOj3T-7mE6pJStgFvbpFYga

Alma 36-38: Real Repentance Jul 25, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 36-38, recounting Alma's teachings to his sons Helaman and Shiblon. This lesson focuses on real repentance, godly sorrow, the agony of sin, the joy of forgiveness, sugarcoating, longing for God, passing on the plates, the power of the word, pride, proving contraries, strengths and weaknesses, and more.

Alma 32-35: Knowing or Believing? Jul 16, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 32-35, recounting the preaching of Alma and Amulek to the Zoramite poor. This lesson focuses on the difference between compulsion and choice, humility, knowledge vs. faith, the experiment on the word, religious epistemology, testimony vs. taste, reversing the Fall, planting the seed, God's mercy because of His Son, the "great question," math or love, sufficient grace, and more.

Alma 30-31: Christ & Anti-Christ Jul 12, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 30-31, recounting the preaching of Korihor and the Zoramites upon the Rameumptom. This lesson focuses on targeting the Atonement, anti-religious rhetoric, irrationality and authoritarianism, rationalizing sin, the argument from design, sign-seeking, the sense of superiority, trying the virtue of the word of God, the gifts of the Spirit, and more.

Alma 23-29: O that I Were an Angel Jul 03, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 23-29, recounting the aftermath of the missions of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites. This lesson focuses on reverse engineering a lifelong convert, laying down the weapons of our rebellion, granting repentance, "all we can do," erasing sin, maintaining higher moral ground, anticipatory obedience, praise or pride, glorying in God, bringing thousands, forbidding slavery, suffering because of others, divine contentment, and more.

Alma 17-22: Instruments in the Hand of God Jun 26, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 17-22. This lesson focuses on the missions of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites, fellowservants, gaining trust, gathering lost sheep, Creation/Fall/Atonement, Pascal's conversion, Abish and Lamoni's queen, prioritizing mission companions, coming to know God, and more.

Alma 13-16: Divine Restraint Jun 19, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 13-16. This lesson focuses on Alma and Amulek's mission to Ammonihah, foreordination, foreshadowings of Christ, a preparatory redemption, equality of opportunity vs. equality of outcome, anticipating the coming of Christ, true repentance, divine restraint, martyrdom, the conversion of Zeezrom, being brought into God's house, and more.

Alma 8-12: The Greater Portion of the Word Jun 12, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 8-12. This lesson focuses on Alma's mission to Ammonihah, his companionship with Amulek, persuasion vs. authority, being true to our spiritual experiences, appealing to the better self, remembering, inviting God into our homes, types of questions, lawyercraft, the resurrection as bad news, the plan of redemption, taking the long way around, and more.

Alma 5-7: The Mighty Change of Heart Jun 06, 2024

An in-depth study of Alma 5-7. This lesson focuses on Alma's discourses in the cities of Zarahemla and Gideon, bringing about the mighty change of heart, being born again, having Christ's image engraven in our countenances, singing the song of redeeming love, being stripped of pride, teaching with passion, plainness, and permission; the infinite atonement, perfect empathy, and more.

Mosiah 29--Alma 4: The Choice Is Yours May 29, 2024

An in-depth study of Mosiah 29 to Alma 4. This lesson focuses on leading as judges instead of kings, honoring agency, Alma and Nehor, priesthood vs. priestcraft, easy beliefs, the Amlicites, mark vs. curse, and more.

Mosiah 25-28: Conversion of Alma the Younger May 22, 2024

An in-depth study of Mosiah 25-28. This lesson focuses on truly seeing each other, hearing one another's stories, becoming one, Church disclipine, the upper limit of forgiveness, the conversion of Alma and the sons of Mosiah, spreading change, and more.

Mosiah 18-24: The Waters of Mormon May 15, 2024

An in-depth study of Mosiah 18-24. This lesson focuses on why we need the Church, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of discipleship, finding out what people have against, the pulpit vs. the pew, suggesting change, coming home, and more.

Mosiah 11-17: Abinadi & Noah May 08, 2024

An in-depth study of Mosiah 11-17. This lesson focuses on filling the guilt gap with grace, questioning God and His prophets, rationalization, a teaching tangent, publishing peace, the suffering Servant, Condescension & Incarnation, Christ's dual nature, and more.

Mosiah 7-10: Lost & Found May 02, 2024

An in-depth study of Mosiah 7-10. This lesson focuses on Hansen's Law, getting into trouble, inquiring after the lost, preparing for the rescue, reasons people leave, seer stones, spiritual sight, overzealousness, and more.

Mosiah 4-6: "Are We Not All Beggars?" Apr 24, 2024

An in-depth study of Mosiah 4-6. This lesson focuses on applying the Atonement, being in remission, the goodness of God, the pit & the pedestal, question marks &exclamation points, the Infinite & the Intimate, giving generously, perpetual progress, children of Christ, staying changed, and more.

Mosiah 1-3: "Unprofitable Servants" Apr 17, 2024

An in-depth study of Mosiah 1-3. This lesson focuses on Benjamin's backstory, the power of the word, the gift of grace, the two ledgers, the Atonement of Christ, the Savior's dual nature, and more.

Enos: "My Soul Hungered" Apr 10, 2024

An in-depth study of the Book of Enos. This lesson focuses on what it might have been like to be raised by a parent like Jacob, the return of the prodigal, nurture and admonition, wrestling before God, soul hunger, sweeping guilt away, and more.

Jacob 5-7 (part 2): "I Could Not Be Shaken" Apr 04, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of Jacob 5-7 (this part will cover chapters 6-7). This lesson focuses on choosing life, quenching the Spirit, facing Sherem, anti-religious rhetoric, becoming unshaken, sign-seeking, Jacob's adieu, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:56 Choosing Life

8:20 Quenchable Spirit or Unquenchable Fire

16:10 Facing Sherem

24:10 Anti-Religious Rhetoric

31:15 Becoming Unshaken

39:56 Attacking the Doctrine of Christ

54:36 Sign-Seeking

1:00:11 Deathbed Confession

1:10:09 Jacob's Adieu

1:21:44 Conclusion

Jacob 5-7 (part 1): The Allegory of the Olive Tree Apr 03, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of Jacob 5-7 (this part will cover chapter 5). This lesson focuses on Zenos, Olive trees, the 4 senses of scripture, the 4-Act play, grieving over the tree, grafting and scattering, planting in poor spots, the Lehite branch, the Great Apostasy, roots & branches, the Mother Tree, clearing away the bad, laboring in the vineyard, and more.

0:00 Introduction

4:19 Zenos's Allegory of the Olive Tree

9:46 The 4 Senses of Scripture

18:38 The House of Israel as a Tame Olive Tree

27:09 History in the Allegory - the 4-Act Play

30:04 Act 1 - Grieving over a Dying Tree

43:31 Grafting & Scattering Branches

50:05 Act 2 - Checking on the Trees

1:00:07 Planting in Poor Spots

1:10:48 The Lehite Branch

1:19:34 Act 3 - Apostasy

1:29:43 Branches Overcoming Roots

1:41:06 What Could I Have Done More

1:59:10 Gathered to the Mother Tree

2:10:14 Laboring for the Last Time

2:16:35 Clearing Away the Bad

2:20:25 Laboring with the Lord of the Vineyard

2:28:06 The Final Harvest

Jacob 1-4 (part 2): Firmness of Mind Mar 29, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of Jacob 1-4 (this part will cover chapters 3-4). This lesson focuses on comfort for victims, confronting prejudice, looking up to the Lamanites, passing down your sins, unshaken faith, unsearchable depths, things as they really are, looking beyond the mark, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:47 Comfort for Victims

12:51 Confronting Prejudice

22:55 Looking Up to the Lamanites

31:33 Not Passing Down Your Sins

36:54 Recording their Witness

45:56 Unshaken Faith in His Amazing Grace

51:39 The Unsearchable Depths of God

57:35 Things As They Really Are

1:01:15 Looking Beyond the Mark

1:07:27 Building on the Rejected Stone

1:15:57 Conclusion

Jacob 1-4 (part 1): Faith & Great Anxiety Mar 28, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of Jacob 1-4 (this part will cover chapters 1-2). This lesson focuses on Jacob's background, passing down the plates, prioritizing, faith and great anxiety, viewing the death of Christ, dichotomizing and demonizing, the 3 great sins, hard conversations, materialism & pride, problems with polygamy, and more.

0:00 Introduction

1:24 Biographical Background

8:05 Passing Down the Plates

18:10 Prioritizing

23:06 Faith & Great Anxiety

32:03 Believe in Christ & View His Death

47:56 Succeeding Nephi

51:19 Dichotomize & Demonize

54:35 The 3 Great Sins

1:02:21 Free of the People's Blood

1:08:07 Having the Hard Conversations

1:28:23 Materialism & Pride

1:38:21 Before Ye Seek for Riches

1:49:06 Unity & Equality

1:52:08 Problems with Polygamy

2:23:42 Broken Hearts & Lost Confidence

Easter Week and the Doctrine of Christ Mar 22, 2024

An Easter message linking the days of Holy Week to the elements of the Doctrine of Christ.

0:00 Introduction

2:57 Elevating Easter

5:48 Easter & the Doctrine of Christ

8:26 The Gospel in the Book of Mormon

13:29 Christ's Part in the Gospel

24:08 Palm Sunday's Faith

26:20 Monday's Repentance

28:36 Tuesday's Teachings

33:18 Wednesday's Rest

37:20 Thursday's Baptism & Holy Ghost

41:33 Friday's Endurance to the End

43:38 Saturday's Work for the Dead

46:48 Easter Sunday's New Beginning

50:42 The Doctrine of Christ in 2 Nephi 31

55:57 Conclusion

2 Nephi 31-33 (part 2): Nephi's Final Farewell Mar 16, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 31-33 (this part will cover chapters 32-33). This lesson focuses on lingering questions, feasting upon the word, the Spirit's guidance, consecrating our performance, writing in weakness, means & ends, Nephi's farewell, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:53 Lingering Questions

6:07 Feast Upon the Words of Christ

23:15 Guided by the Holy Ghost

28:43 Learning from the Savior

34:19 Praying to Consecrate Every Act

41:49 Writing in Weakness, Speaking in Strength

47:21 Consecrating Our Efforts to Others

54:15 Glory & Charity

59:52 Means & Ends

1:05:10 Nephi's Farewell

1:13:31 Conclusion

2 Nephi 31-33 (part 1): "This Is the Way" Mar 15, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 31-33 (this part will cover chapter 31). This lesson focuses on the Doctrine of Christ, divine truth in human language, fulfilling all righteousness, the 4th Article of Faith, the Right Way, enduring to the end, pressing forward, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Nephi's Farewell

5:24 The Doctrine of Christ

10:52 Divine Truth in Human Language

15:34 Baptized to Fulfill All Righteousness

24:25 The 4th Article of Faith

37:42 The Right Path in the Right Way

42:45 Enduring to the End

49:56 Entering the Gate

57:28 Pressing Forward

1:04:01 No Other Way

2 Nephi 26-30 (part 2): A Bible! A Bible! Mar 12, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 26-30 (this part will cover chapters 28-30). This lesson focuses on contending churches, problems of pride, lullabies & pacifiers, line upon line, trusting in the arm of flesh, additional scripture, more nations than one, Jews & Gentiles, Millennial peace, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:43 Contending Churches

10:12 The Problems of Pride

20:12 Lullabies & Pacifiers

27:39 Line Upon Line

32:53 Trusting in the Arm of Flesh

40:10 A Bible! A Bible!

48:25 Jewish-Born Salvation

58:49 More Nations than One

1:13:09 Gathered in One

1:18:35 Jews & Gentiles as Covenant People

1:27:43 Gathered & Restored to Millennial Peace

1:33:53 Conclusion

2 Nephi 26-30 (part 1): A Marvelous Work Mar 11, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 26-30 (this part will cover chapters 26-27). This lesson focuses on avoiding the apocalypse, a striving Spirit, speaking from the dust, flaxen cords, priestcraft, radical inclusivity, a sealed book, the learned and the unlearned, a God of miracles, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Nephi's Ending

9:47 Preview of 3 Nephi

17:36 Avoiding Apocalypse

23:04 A Striving Spirit

27:14 Speaking from the Dust

38:45 Pride Spinning Flaxen Cords

43:29 Everything for the World's Benefit

50:56 Priestcraft

1:00:38 All Are Alike Unto God

1:07:54 Fighting Against Zion

1:17:17 A Sealed Book

1:30:36 The Learned & the Unlearned

1:44:10 A God of Miracles

1:49:35 A Marvelous Work and a Wonder

2 Nephi 20-25 (part 2): "Rejoice in Christ" Feb 29, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 20-25 (this part will cover chapter 25). This lesson focuses on understanding Isaiah, Nephi's plain prophecy, no other Messiah, saved by grace, all we can do, works of reconciliation, the deadness of the law, the right way, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:37 Understanding Isaiah

15:24 Nephi's Plain Prophecy

24:12 No Other Messiah

33:45 Recording the Role of Christ

42:16 Grace After All We Can Do

53:45 The Works of Reconciliation

1:07:27 The Deadness of the Law

1:20:05 Focused Solely on Christ

1:28:25 The Right Way

1:33:14 Conclusion

2 Nephi 20-25 (part 1): The Stem & the Stump Feb 28, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 20-25 (this part will cover chapters 20-24). This lesson focuses on social sins, Assyria's "I" problem, the boastful ax, stems & stumps, the lion & the lamb, the destruction of Babylon, laughing at Lucifer, redeeming Zion, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:34 Back to Isaiah

15:08 The Isaiah Chapters as a Whole

20:54 Punished for Social Sins

27:47 Assyria's "I" Problem

36:20 The Boastful Ax & Prideful Saw

45:39 Returning to the Mighty God

52:51 Stems & Stumps

1:09:42 The Lion & the Lamb

1:16:31 As the Waters Cover the Sea

1:24:09 My Strength & My Song

1:29:36 The Destruction of Babylon

1:45:45 Mocking the Enemy

1:54:41 Laughing at Lucifer

2:03:57 Redeeming Zion

2 Nephi 11-19 (part 2): "Here Am I, Send Me" Feb 23, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 11-19 (this part will cover chapters 16-19). This lesson focuses on the Heavenly Throne, the call of a prophet; ears, eyes, and hearts; a great forsaking, a remnant shall return, a virgin shall conceive, bees and razors, soft streams or rushing rivers, a Great Light, unto us a Child is born, stretched out still, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:41 The Heavenly Throne

8:44 The Call of a Prophet

14:22 Ears, Eyes, & Heart

27:52 A Great Forsaking

31:49 A Remnant Shall Return

46:35 A Virgin Shall Conceive

57:14 Bees & Razors

1:05:20 Destruction is Imminent

1:10:43 Soft Streams or Rushing Rivers

1:15:17 Trust the Lord, Not the Arm of Flesh

1:24:36 Seeing a Great Light

1:27:40 Unto Us a Child Is Born

1:34:22 Stretched Out Still

1:44:11 Conclusion

2 Nephi 11-19 (part 1): The Isaiah Chapters Feb 22, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 11-19 (this part will cover chapters 11-15). This lesson focuses on 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah, justice before mercy, 3 witnesses, dual delights, keys to understanding Isaiah, the mountain of the Lord, worldliness & pride, social sins, the Daughters of Zion, shelter in the storm, an army on the move, and more.

0:00 Introduction to the Isaiah Chapters

5:23 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah

10:03 Justice Before Mercy

14:41 Motivation, Quotation, Explanation

17:08 The Three Witnesses

21:36 Dual Delights

31:04 5 Keys to Isaiah

46:04 3 Original Chapters

48:26 The Mountain of the Lord

56:09 Worldliness, Idolatry, Pride

1:08:32 None to Provide, None to Lead

1:13:43 Social Sins, Neglecting the Poor

1:20:30 Materialism & the Daughters of Zion

1:31:27 Washing Away the Filth

1:35:32 Shelter in the Storm

1:40:20 The Lord's Beloved Vineyard

1:47:52 Woes upon Israel

1:58:40 An Army on the Move

2 Nephi 6-10 (part 2): "O How Great the Plan of Our God!" Feb 15, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 6-10 (this part will cover chapters 9-10). This lesson focuses on Book of Mormon contraries, scattering & gathering, death & resurrection, the Infinite Atonement, the awful monster, O's and Woes, being spiritually minded, the keeper of the gate, naming Christ, reconciliation, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:41 Book of Mormon Contraries

3:26 Scattering & Gathering, Death & Resurrection

11:50 Merciful Plan & Infinite Atonement

18:30 Overcoming the Awful Monster

26:38 The Way of Deliverance

37:24 Resurrection & Restoration

50:57 Woes to the Wicked

56:13 Vainness, Frailty, & Foolishness

59:56 Spiritually-Minded

1:06:01 The Keeper of the Gate

1:15:35 Holding Onto Our Sins

1:24:18 Come and Buy

1:32:32 Naming Christ

1:41:22 Choosing the Lord

1:48:33 Reconciled by Works, Saved by Grace

1:58:06 Conclusion

2 Nephi 6-10 (part 1): Carried on their Shoulders Feb 14, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 6-10 (this part will cover chapters 6-8). This lesson focuses on fusing Old and New Testaments, a second scattering, pastoral perfectionism, likening Isaiah, carried on the shoulders, feeling forsaken, no one home, sparks & sorrow, worth the wait, giving God a pep talk, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:40 Fusing Old & New Testaments

8:08 A Second Scattering

13:28 Pastoral Perfectionism

17:31 Likening Isaiah

22:46 Carried on the Shoulders

27:51 The 1st & 2nd Coming of Christ

34:52 Feeling Forsaken

39:16 When Daddy Comes Home

46:11 Sparks & Sorrow or the Light of the World

52:02 Worth the Wait

58:30 Giving God a Pep Talk

1:04:27 Children Coming to Help

1:12:15 Strengthening Zion

2 Nephi 3-5 (part 2): Nephite Blessing, Lamanite Curse Feb 08, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 3-5 (this part will cover chapter 5). This lesson focuses on a God who speaks to prophets, the manner of happiness, Nephi's temple, the Lamanite curse, a "skin of blackness," scourged unto destruction, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:37 A God Who Speaks to Prophets

7:38 The Manner of Happiness

11:29 Nephi's Temple

18:50 The Lamanite Curse

27:39 A Skin of Blackness

40:00 White, Fair, Delightsome

48:42 Scourged unto Destruction

55:37 Conclusion

2 Nephi 3-5 (part 1): Four Josephs and the Psalm of Nephi Feb 07, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 3-5 (this part will cover chapters 3-4). This lesson focuses on Joseph in Egypt, Joseph Smith, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, restoring us, being sure, raising children, the death of Lehi, the Psalm of Nephi, depression and rejoicing, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:06 Joseph of Lehi & Joseph of Egypt

10:26 Joseph Smith

16:09 Bible & Book of Mormon

24:14 Restoring Us to God

27:31 Confounding Joseph's Enemies

32:43 I Am Sure

37:15 Crying from the Dust

45:04 Raising Children Right

55:13 The Death of Lehi

1:01:33 The Psalm of Nephi

1:08:30 O Wretched Man that I Am

1:16:37 Depression & Rejoicing

1:27:30 Encircled in the Robes of Righteousness

2 Nephi 1-2 (part 2): Calming Our Anxiety Feb 01, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 1-2 (this part will cover chapter 2). This lesson focuses on Jacob's anxieties, consecrating affliction, the Redeemer's righteousness, salvation is free, scrupulosity, agency & the Plan of Salvation, instruction, opposition, education, enticements, time to repent, free to choose, and more.

0:00 Introduction

1:33 Jacob's Anxieties

9:18 Validating & Consecrating Affliction

14:55 The Righteousness of the Redeemer

26:11 Salvation Is Free

31:47 Scrupulosity

36:17 Agency & the Plan of Salvation

39:54 Instructed in the Law

45:56 Education & Redemption

51:02 Opposition in All Things

56:19 Arguing to the Absurd

1:05:51 Enticements & Lucifer's Fall

1:10:57 Time to Repent

1:15:13 Fall & Atonement

1:20:45 Free to Choose

1:28:28 The Elements of Agency

1:36:59 Conclusion

2 Nephi 1-2 (part 1): Arise from the Dust Jan 31, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 1-2 (this part will cover chapter 1). This lesson focuses on the destruction of Jerusalem, portable promises, the Land of Promise, a Land of Liberty, Awake & Arise, anxiety and fear in parenting, following the prophet, the birthright blessing, and more.

0:00 Introduction to 2 Nephi

2:59 Portable Promises

8:14 Led to the Land of Promise

16:42 Living in the Land of Liberty

24:40 Awake & Arise

29:22 Parenting Anxieties and Fears

36:57 Following the Prophet

43:34 Plainness & Sharpness

46:45 The Birthright Blessing

1 Nephi 16-22 (part 2): Likening Isaiah, Gathering Israel Jan 25, 2024

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 1 Nephi 16-22 (this part will cover chapters 19-22). This lesson focuses on a long-suffering Savior, the isles of the sea, Isaiah's persuasive power, scattering and gathering, never forsaken, nursing mothers, Gentile shoulders, Nephi's Apocalypse, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:50 A Long-suffering Savior

9:28 The Isles of the Sea

15:41 Isaiah's Persuasive Power

29:46 Walking the Walk

33:08 Justly Scattered

40:17 A Promised Return

49:05 Never Forsaken, Never Forgotten

58:46 Who Hath Begotten Me These

1:05:54 Gentile Shoulders

1:14:32 Physical or Spiritual

1:22:35 Nephi's Apocalypse

1:30:44 Binding Satan

1:38:36 Conclusion

1 Nephi 16-22 (part 1): Journey to the Promised Land Jan 24, 2024

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 1 Nephi 16-22 (this part will cover chapters 16-18). This lesson focuses on Nephi's Exodus, the Liahona, the order of obedience, cut hearts, hangry, meeting God on the journey, moral or ceremonial law, equality and chosenness, racing to higher moral ground, building the ship, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:19 Nephi's Genesis & Exodus

8:32 The Liahona

16:42 Iron Rodders or Liahona Latter-day Saints

27:42 The Order of Obedience

33:24 Murmuring over Cut Hearts

37:13 Hangry

51:36 Meeting God along the Journey

59:50 Laman's Perspective

1:09:28 Moral or Ceremonial Law

1:14:47 Equality & Chosenness

1:21:55 A Race to Higher Moral Ground

1:27:07 Convicting & Convincing Laman & Lemuel

1:35:05 Building the Ship & Crossing the Sea

1 Nephi 11-15: Nephi's Vision Jan 18, 2024

An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 11-15, focusing on Nephi's search for truth, intellectual or experiential, Mary as a Tree of Life, Christmas Condescension, the Iron Rod, baptismal condescension, mists of darkness, the Great & Abominable Church, a book of covenants, plain & precious parts, the Gentiles and the Gathering of Israel, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, the Two Churches, the Olive Tree, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:15 Nephi's Vision Overview

7:22 Nephi's Search for Truth

15:45 Intellectual or Experiential

25:05 Mary as a Tree of Life

27:48 Christmas Condescension

36:02 The Iron Rod

43:37 Baptismal Condescension

46:24 Great & Spacious Building

50:34 Mists & Vapors of Darkness

58:07 The Great & Abominable Church

1:07:41 A Book of Covenants

1:12:41 Plain & Precious Parts

1:20:00 The Gentiles & the Gathering of Israel

1:26:26 The Bible & the Book of Mormon

1:31:38 A Great & Marvelous Work

1:35:16 The Two Churches

1:48:00 Wondering about the Olive Tree

1:58:05 Explaining the Tree of Life

2:06:36 Conclusion

1 Nephi 6-10: The Tree of Life Jan 16, 2024

An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 6-10, focusing on the purpose of the plates, Nephi's thesis statement, two sets of plates, inviting Ishmael, persuading prodigals, the Samuel Principle, Lehi's Dream, the Cosmic Chess Match, 4 souls and 4 soils, pressing forward, falling away, the Great & Spacious Building, the mocking masses, a tender parent, the broken Olive Tree, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:31 What the Book of Mormon Isn't

10:16 Purpose of the Plates

19:28 The Original Thesis Statement

25:02 Two Sets of Plates

27:37 Inviting Ishmael

33:36 Trying to Persuade a Prodigal

44:24 The Samuel Principle

49:06 Faith, Change, & Forgiveness

1:03:00 Lehi's Dream Unfolds

1:12:00 The Cosmic Chess Match

1:16:02 4 Souls, 4 Soils

1:21:45 Pressing Forward but Falling Away

1:26:37 The Great & Spacious Building

1:34:37 Partaking & Ignoring the Mocking Masses

1:44:16 A Tender Parent

1:52:53 The Broken Olive Tree

2:06:58 Conclusion

1 Nephi 1-5: I Will Go and Do Jan 04, 2024

An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 1-5. This lesson focuses on approaches to scripture study, waterskiing or scuba diving, "I, Nephi," historical context, learning to learn from the Lord, making sense of Laman and Lemuel, misunderstanding God, God or Man, failed attempts, slaying Laban, the courage of covenant, Sariah's Faith Crisis, a comforting companion, treasuring the brass plates, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:04 Different Approaches to Scripture Study

10:11 Waterskiing, Snorkeling, & Scuba Diving

16:16 I, Nephi

27:27 Historical Context

31:37 Learning to Learn from the Lord

39:21 FX-20

49:19 Laman & Lemuel

1:02:56 Misunderstanding God

1:13:03 Nephi & Sam

1:17:25 Commandments from God or Man

1:22:04 Obtaining the Plates - Failed Attempts

1:33:33 Nephi Slays Laban

1:42:39 Absolute Obedience

1:53:12 Nephi, Zoram, & the Courage of Covenant

1:57:36 Sariah's Faith Crisis

2:04:35 A Comforting Companion

2:10:48 Treasuring the Brass Plates

2:15:08 Conclusion

Links to download the Daily Scripture Study Schedule to complete the Standard Works in 1 year:

pdf version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJQRs6Uy-B7Tr5AOiGFy31h9dhAOm1fS/view?usp=sharing

Excel spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cNxUlOGEfEtHMry0yLVCUZn9I-xwcqBi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117812893384747385155&rtpof=true&sd=true

Introduction to the Book of Mormon Dec 27, 2023

An in-depth study of the introductory pages of the Book of Mormon, including the Title Page, the Testimonies of the 3 and 8 Witnesses, and the Testimony of Joseph Smith. This lesson focuses on Book of Mormon stories, the power of the word, anti-Book of Mormon mockery, the conversion of Orson Spencer, imperfection, false assumptions, the Keystone Statement, domino or dialogue, epistemology, and more.

0:00 Introduction

5:19 Book of Mormon Stories

11:13 The Power of the Word

16:42 Anti-Book of Mormon Mockery

22:45 The Conversion of Orson Spencer

37:03 Title Page: People, Process, Purpose

47:48 Imperfection

53:13 Book of Mormon Introduction and False Assumptions

1:00:21 The Keystone Statement

1:09:11 Domino or Dialogue

1:16:26 Epistemology - 3 & 8 Witnesses

1:29:31 Applying Joseph's Testimony

Unshaken Updates - Looking Back and Moving Forward Dec 26, 2023

As we approach the 4-year anniversary of the start of scripture study on Unshaken, Jared takes a moment to reflect on the last four years, and to make a few announcements about the future of Unshaken.

Revelation 15-22: The Celestial City Dec 21, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 15-22. This lesson focuses on songs of victory, the 7 vials of wrath, Armageddon, the Mother of Harlots, the Cage of Babylon, the Merchant City, Lamenting the Crash, the Marriage of the Lamb, the Supper of the Great God, the Second Coming, the Millennial reign, Gog & Magog, Final Judgment, the New Jerusalem, the Tree of Life, not adding or subtracting, the clear choice, and more.

0:00 Introduction

5:00 Songs of Victory

13:46 The 7 Plagues

18:35 Reassuring the Lord of Judgment

30:04 Armageddon

46:23 The Mother of Harlots

55:11 The Beast & the City

1:09:54 The Cage of Babylon

1:16:50 The Collapse of the Merchant City

1:25:28 Babylon's Catalog of Wares

1:30:43 Lamenting the Crash

1:39:13 The 3 Facets of Babylon

1:43:29 The Marriage of the Lamb

1:56:36 The Coming of Christ

2:08:16 The Supper of the Great God

2:14:46 Cast into the Bottomless Pit

2:21:03 Millennial Reign and Gog & Magog

2:27:44 Final Judgment

2:34:51 The New Jerusalem

2:40:48 All Things New

2:45:02 The Celestial City

2:59:29 The Tree of Life

3:08:15 The Bright & Morning Star

3:12:59 No Addition or Subtraction

3:20:51 Come, Lord Jesus

3:25:25 Final Review

3:31:04 The Clearest Choice

Christmas Message: Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night) Dec 17, 2023

A Christmas message discussing the original French lyrics of the song "Cantique de Noel" (translated into "O Holy Night"). This lesson focuses on the the Condescension of Christ, erasing stains, thrilling hope, the light of faith, preaching to our pride, opening heaven, from slave to sibling, gratitude & recognition, and more.

0:00 Merry Christmas

4:19 Cantique de Noel

10:10 The Condescension of Christ

13:45 Erasing Stains

18:36 Thrilling Hope on Bended Knee

24:39 The Light of Faith

27:30 The King of kings

30:04 Preaching to Our Pride

38:26 Freed Earth & Opened Heaven

40:52 From Slave to Sibling

43:45 Gratitude & Recognition

46:54 Stand and Sing

49:31 The Spirit of Christmas

Andrea Bocelli performs "Cantique de Noel": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilO75EUExTU

Revelation 6-14: Who Shall Be Able to Stand? Dec 09, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 6-14. This lesson focuses on the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the altar of the martyrs, signs of the 6th Seal, God's mark, the 144,000, dying eyes, silence in heaven, the angels of destruction, the locusts of hell, the little book, the Two Candlesticks, the two slain prophets, the Woman clothed with the sun, the Great Red Dragon, nourished in the wilderness, the War in Heaven, the Beast, 666, the Grapes of Wrath, and more.

0:00 Introduction

4:56 The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse

18:53 The Altar of the Martyrs

26:59 Shaking in the 6th Seal

43:39 God's Mark on the Forehead

58:36 The 144,000

1:11:49 No More Tears

1:17:28 Silence in Heaven

1:26:03 The Angels of Destruction

1:37:49 Locusts from the Pit of Hell

1:54:31 The Second Woe but No Repentance

2:04:40 The Archangel's Little Book

2:17:36 John's Bittersweet Mission Call

2:27:14 Measuring Up

2:38:34 The Two Candlesticks

2:48:13 Two Prophets Slain & Raised Again

3:01:33 A Woman Clothed with the Sun

3:10:11 Preserved in the Wilderness

3:21:08 The War in Heaven

3:39:06 The War Continues on Earth

3:47:15 The Beast

3:59:31 Blasphemy & War

4:06:43 The Counterfeit Lamb & 666

4:20:15 Another Angel with the Everlasting Gospel

4:31:32 The Grapes of Wrath

4:40:12 Treading the Winepress Alone

4:46:46 Conclusion

Revelation 1-5: Worthy Is the Lamb Dec 01, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 1-5. This lesson focuses on the approach of the Book of Revelation, perpetual relevance, banishment on Patmos, a vision of Christ, stars & candlesticks, letters to the 7 churches, first love, faithfulness in tribulation, the true word, preserving purity, the true riches, awe, an open door, the throne of God, the 24 Elders, the 4 Beasts, the Sea of Glass, eyes & wings, the book with the 7 seals, the Lion & the Lamb, the New Song, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Revelation

13:07 John's Symbolic Approach

22:49 Failed Prophecy or Perpetual Relevance

40:00 The Revelation of Jesus to John

53:07 Banished to Patmos

1:02:33 A Vision of Jesus to John

1:10:18 Stars & Candlesticks

1:16:37 Letters to the 7 Churches

1:21:59 Ephesus - Holding to Truth

1:31:44 First Love & First Works

1:42:30 Smyrna - Faithful in Tribulation

1:51:48 Pergamos - The True Word of God

2:07:40 Thyatira - Purity Preserved

2:18:18 Sardis - Saints in Fact

2:26:47 Philadelphia - Safe Within

2:36:23 Laodicea - True Riches

2:47:28 The 7 Cities

2:56:25 I Stand All Amazed

3:05:12 An Open Door to the Throne

3:15:36 The 24 Elders

3:21:51 The Sea of Glass

3:25:26 The 4 Beasts

3:31:40 Eyes & Wings

3:43:00 The Book with the 7 Seals

3:49:41 Opening the Book

3:58:14 The Lion & the Lamb

4:07:26 The New Song

4:18:06 Conclusion

1-3 John; Jude: God Is Love Nov 27, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 1-3 John and Jude. This lesson focuses on the Word of Life, faithful & just, overcoming the world, used to be's or never were's, an abiding anointing, divine potential, continuing to sin, loving one another, knowing we're worthy, God is Love, life in Christ, abiding in the doctrine of Christ, walking in truth, contending for the faith, examples of ungodliness, mockers in the last time, kept from falling, and more.

0:00 Introduction

7:04 The Word of Life & Light of the World

14:43 Faith & Just to Forgive

23:32 Atonement & Obedience

31:26 A New & Everlasting Commandment to Love

38:34 Overcoming the World

43:50 Used to Be's or Never Were's

53:29 An Abiding Anointing

1:01:48 Divine Potential

1:19:46 Committing or Continuing in Sin

1:26:09 Loving One Another

1:35:03 How We Know We're Worthy

1:48:59 Knowing Truth & Error

1:55:47 God Is Love

2:04:19 Loving God Despite the World

2:12:42 Attitude Toward the Commandments

2:19:00 Water, Blood, & Spirit

2:23:00 Life in Christ

2:31:30 Abiding in the Doctrine of Christ

2:43:19 Walking in Truth

2:54:27 Contending for the Faith

3:03:14 Examples of Ungodliness

3:14:46 Mockers in the Last Time

3:20:24 Kept from Falling

3:29:13 Conclusion

1-2 Peter: A Lively Hope Nov 17, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 1-2 Peter. This lesson focuses on lively hope, refiner's fire, girding up the loins of your mind, the foreordained Lamb of God, a peculiar people, following His steps, part-member families, a reason for hope, Spirit Prison, unsurprised by suffering, feeding the flock of God, escaping the roaring lion, the divine nature, calling and election, the Transfiguration, interpreting scripture, vexed by wickedness, doubting the Second Coming, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Peter

6:28 Lively Hope & Refiner's Fire

13:58 Living in the Day of Prophecy Fulfilled

18:07 Girding Up the Loins of Your Mind

23:42 The Foreordained Lamb of God

30:17 Sincere Milk & Lively Stones

37:15 A Peculiar People

46:34 Submission & Enduring It Well

53:06 Following His Steps

56:44 Submissive Wives in Part-Members Families

1:07:22 Husbands Honoring Wives

1:14:55 Ready to Give a Reason for Hope

1:27:34 Preaching in Spirit Prison

1:38:47 Suffering & Ceasing from Sin

1:52:46 Unsurprised by Suffering

1:59:28 Feed the Flock of God

2:06:49 Escaping the Roaring Lion

2:14:07 Partakers of the Divine Nature

2:28:55 Calling & Election Made Sure

2:35:15 Witness at the Transfiguration

2:41:09 Interpreting Scripture

2:48:33 Vexed by the Wickedness Around Us

2:58:51 Forsaking the Way of Righteousness

3:09:34 Doubting the Second Coming

3:16:24 Not Slacking but Waiting on Repentance

3:26:38 Conclusion

James: Doers of the Word Nov 09, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of the Book of James. This lesson focuses on adversity & patience, seeking wisdom, welcoming questions, fading riches, temptation, doing and not just believing, impartial judges, faith without works, bits & helms, taming the tongue, friendship with the world, resisting the devil, exploitation of the poor, healing the sick, the efficacy of prayer, and more.

0:00 Introduction to James

15:00 Adversity & Patience

23:18 Let Him Ask

32:17 Questions Are Welcome

39:14 Nothing Wavering

45:31 Fading Riches

48:33 Temptation Defined

59:30 Do Not Err

1:03:26 Doers of the Word

1:17:45 Impartial Judges

1:29:30 Breaking Any Link in the Chain

1:36:36 Faith without Works

1:44:27 The Works of Abraham

1:57:05 Bits & Helpers

2:05:12 Taming the Tongue

2:13:31 Friendship with the World or with God

2:22:52 Resisting the Devil

2:28:29 Clean Hands & Pure Hearts

2:40:45 The Rich Exploiting the Poor

2:45:59 Patiently Waiting for the Lord's Coming

2:51:40 Healing the Sick

2:58:49 The Efficacy of Prayer

3:08:16 Conclusion

Hebrews 7-13: Author & Finisher of Our Faith Nov 04, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 7-13. This lesson focuses on Melchizedek, a Superior Savior, better hope in a better testament, saving to the uttermost, the new covenant, touring the tabernacle, the blood of the lamb, shadows vs. realities, the Veil of the Temple, avoiding overcorrecting, casting away your confidence, the Faith Hall of Fame, Abel & Enoch, Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & Isaac, Moses; the cloud of witnesses, running with patience, enduring correction, climbing Mount Zion, remaining unshaken, and more.

0:00 Introduction

5:19 Melchizedek, King of Salem

20:49 The Superiority of Melchizedek over Abraham

33:18 Better Hope & a Better Testament

39:43 Saving tot he Uttermost

51:53 Christ's More Excellent Ministry

58:51 The Need for a New Covenant

1:06:23 Tour of the Tabernacle

1:16:04 A High Priest of Good Things to Come

1:23:58 The Blood of the Lamb

1:30:38 Shadows vs. Realities

1:41:47 The Veil of the Temple & the Body of Christ

1:49:28 Joining Horizontal Discipleship to Vertical

1:54:30 Justice to Avoid Overcorrecting

2:01:49 Don't Cast Away Your Confidence

2:13:42 The Faith Hall of Fame

2:20:21 Abel, Enoch, Noah

2:32:04 Abraham & Sarah

2:44:29 Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph

2:53:07 Moses

3:02:01 Running through the Museum

3:16:19 A Cloud of Witnesses

3:23:00 Running with Patience

3:34:15 Enduring Correction & Lifting Others

3:41:31 Climbing Mount Zion with Jesus, not Abel

3:50:04 Remaining Unshaken

3:57:08 Counsel to the Saints

4:13:21 Conclusion

Hebrews 1-6: The Captain of Salvation Oct 28, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 1-6. This lesson focuses on Jesus Christ being higher than the prophets and higher than the angels, not letting truth slip, the Condescension of Christ, the provocation in the wilderness, mixing in faith, resting since the work is done, the all-seeing eye, a touchable high priest, the throne of grace, milk and meat, sons of perdition, the promises of God, an anchor of hope, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Hebrews

12:41 Higher than the Prophets

21:12 Higher than the Angels

32:43 Don't Let the Truth Slip

39:47 A Little Lower than the Angels

47:40 Not Ashamed of His Brethren

54:33 Taking On Flesh & Blood

1:05:29 Greater than Moses

1:11:36 The Provocation

1:24:59 Mixing Everything with Faith

1:30:27 Rest Because the Work is Done

1:39:19 The All-Seeing Eye

1:43:12 Not Untouchable

1:47:52 Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace

1:58:43 A Compassionate High Priest

2:04:19 A Priest after the Order of Melchizedek

2:11:27 Milk & Meat

2:16:21 Building on the Doctrine of Christ

2:19:46 Sons of Perdition

2:27:03 The Labor of Love & the Promises of God

2:37:07 An Anchor of Hope

2:40:28 Conclusion

1-2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon: The Shepherd’s Guide Oct 18, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. This lesson focuses on the Pastoral Epistles, keeping the doctrine pure, the aim & audience of the Law, the office of a Bishop, the Apostasy, exercising Godliness, providing for the poor, the love of money, the good fight of faith, maternal faith, the spirit of fear, good soldiers, Godly doctrine, self-sabotage, the power of scripture, itching ears, slavery, communicating faith, and more.

0:00 Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles

12:59 The Charge to Keep the Doctrine Pure

22:50 The Aim & Audience of the Law

36:24 The Chief Sinner Saved

47:58 Christ's Willingness to Save Us All

55:51 Words to Women

1:24:23 The Office of a Bishop

1:32:51 The Office of a Deacon

1:38:50 A Latter Day Departure from the Faith

1:47:03 Exercising Godliness & the Example of Youth

2:00:00 Providing for the Poor

2:12:42 More Leadership Instructions

2:18:58 The Love of Money

2:27:59 The Good Fight of Faith

2:41:11 Conclusion of 1 Timothy

2:45:09 The Faith of Mother & Grandmother

2:56:10 The Spirit of Fear or of Power

3:08:01 A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ

3:18:20 Teaching Godly Doctrine

3:23:39 Meet for the Master's Use

3:29:40 Overcoming Self-Sabotage

3:36:46 Perlious Times in the Last Days

3:47:54 The Power of Scripture

3:58:08 Scratching Itching Ears

4:05:15 Final Words of Witness

4:13:01 Parting Messages

4:20:18 Salutation to Titus

4:23:48 True Doctrine & Pure Motives

4:29:38 Counsel to Various Sub-Groups

4:41:46 Ready for Every Good Work

4:53:02 Philemon and the Institution of Slavery

5:01:28 Communicating Faith Most Effectively

5:06:23 Honoring Agency

5:13:59 Christ & Forgiveness

5:26:55 Conclusion

1-2 Thessalonians: The Coming of Our Lord Oct 11, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. This lesson focuses on the labor of love, being allowed to preach, cherishing a newborn, crowns of rejoicing, knowing yhour faith, perfecting what is lacking, the morning of the first resurrection, the Rapture, rest, apocalyptic impatience, the Great Apostasy, the mystery of iniquity, standing fast, directing your heart, awakening the idle, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Thessalonians

9:11 A Labor of Love Spreading Abroad

21:06 Allowed to Preach

31:53 Cherishing a Newborn

39:23 Converts as a Crown of Rejoicing

44:27 To Know Your Faith

58:54 Perfect What Is Lacking

1:04:15 Called unto Holiness

1:13:03 The Morning of the First Resurrection

1:24:24 The Rapture

1:39:09 Coming As a Thief in the Night

1:44:22 Counsel While We Wait

1:55:17 Conclusion to 1 Thess.

1:59:26 Rest with Us

2:09:45 Impatient for the Second Coming

2:17:39 The Great Apostasy

2:31:41 The Mystery of Iniquity

2:43:39 Stand Fast & Hold On

2:46:32 Direct Your Heart into God's Love

2:51:20 Awakening the Idle

2:58:14 Not Enemies but Brothers

3:05:07 Conclusion

Philippians / Colossians: I Can Do All Things Through Christ Oct 06, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of the Books of Philippians and Colossians. This lesson focuses on love's needed contraries, affliction's silver lining, getting set, standing fast, consolation in Christ, the Condescension of Christ, prevenient grace, lights in the world, dung, reaching for the future, the admonition of Paul, the image of the invisible God, filling iup what's missing, blotting out the handwriting, off with the old, fellow-workers, and more.

0:00 Introduction

8:39 Salutation of Love

15:26 Love's Needed Contraries

20:43 Affliction's Silver Lining

31:11 Set for Defense

37:42 Pulled Between Christ & His People

44:02 Standing Fast

50:32 Consolation in Christ

56:53 The Condescension of Christ

1:15:47 A Name Above All Names

1:18:43 Working Out Salvation & Prevenient Grace

1:27:05 Shining as Lights in the World

1:35:34 Fellowservants

1:43:29 Counting All Things But Loss

2:01:42 Forgetting the Past & Reaching for the Future

2:12:18 The Admonitions of Paul

2:22:05 All Things through Christ

2:33:33 A Salutation of Faith, Hope, & Charity

2:40:32 The Image of the Invisible God

2:49:10 Filling Up What's Missing

2:54:07 Rooted & Established

3:08:38 Blotting Out the Handwriting

3:31:02 Off with the Old, On with the New

3:38:10 Christlike Identities & Attributes

3:44:24 Worship & Relationships

3:49:24 Fellow Workers

4:02:54 Conclusion

Ephesians: Fellowcitizens with the Saints Oct 02, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of the Book of Ephesians. This lesson focuses on premortal election, the riches of God's grace, gathering all things in one, the earnest of our inheritance, the prince of the power of the air, breaking down the middle wall, fellowcitizens, the chief cornerstone, solving the mystery, unity, prophets & apostles, winds of doctrine, truth & love, ligaments, putting off the old and putting on the new, the place of anger, weakening the seal, Christ and the Church, the armor of God, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Ephesians

10:42 Chosen in Premortality

19:29 The Riches of His Grace

24:34 Gathering All Things in One

35:25 The Earnest of Our Inheritance

45:34 The Greatness of God's Power

52:48 Prince of the Power of the Air

1:02:14 Not of Works Lest We Boast

1:07:41 Breaking Down the Middle Wall

1:18:18 Fellowcitizens with the Saints

1:25:27 Naturalization

1:33:56 Foundation & Chief Cornerstone

1:40:42 Solving the Mystery

1:51:25 Rooted & Grounded in Love

2:01:19 Worthy of the Work

2:09:01 One in Unity

2:16:16 The Gift of Prophets & Apostles

2:27:49 Tossed by Winds of Doctrine

2:31:02 Speaking the Truth in Love

2:38:19 The Ligaments of Love

2:44:22 Putting Off the Old

2:50:06 The Place of Anger

2:58:23 Never Weaken the Seal

3:05:23 Children of Light

3:17:43 Husbands & Wives, Christ & the Church

3:32:37 Children & Parents

3:45:27 The Armor of God

3:51:09 The Shield of Faith

4:10:41 Conclusion

Galatians: Schoolmaster to Bring Us unto Christ Sep 23, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of the Book of Galatians (this part will cover chapters 1-3). This lesson focuses on going back to old ways, another gospel, false brethren, perceiving grace, Paul vs. Peter, Law or Grace, rebuilding what you destroyed, the faith of Abraham, the stepping stool, a schoolmaster, children of God, repeating childbirth, Ishmael or Isaac, returning to bondage, walking in the Spirit, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Galatians

6:56 Returning to Old Ways

14:33 Removed to Another Gospel

27:41 The Same Truth

33:19 Independent of Any Other

47:13 False Brethren & True

56:01 Perceiving the Grace Given to Others

1:05:03 Withstanding Peter to His Face

1:17:38 Law or Grace

1:26:59 Rebuilding What We've Destroyed

1:43:13 Who Hath Bewitched You

1:51:42 The Faith of Abraham

1:57:02 Conquering the Curse

2:04:31 Confirming the Abrahamic Covenant

2:15:20 Adding the Stepping Stool

2:28:09 Our Schoolmaster

2:38:41 A New Identity in Christ

2:43:43 Children of God

2:55:56 Weak & Beggarly Elements

3:09:02 Giving Birth Again

3:13:44 Ishmael or Isaac

3:22:19 Returning to Bondage

3:32:38 Walking in the Spirit

3:47:16 Meekness & Humility

3:54:18 Be Not Weary in Well Doing

4:04:35 Conclusion

2 Corinthians 8-13: Made Perfect In Weakness Sep 13, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians 8-13 (this part will cover chapters 8-10). This lesson focuses on providing for the poor, generosity, proving our sincerity, equality in abundance, captivating thoughts, simplicity, low maintenance, giving offense, discerning counterfeits, the Third Heaven, glorying in our weakness, the law of witnesses, examining your faith, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:36 Providing for the Poor and Needy

11:26 Generosity to Others

21:38 Proving the Sincerity of Our Love

30:45 Equality in Abundance

44:19 Giving People Time to Prepare

56:46 A Cheerful Giver

1:08:10 Thoughts Made Captive to Christ

1:22:02 Establishing Authority & Glorying in God

1:32:16 Seduced Away from Simplicity in Christ

1:51:18 High Yield, Low Maintenance

2:01:06 Giving No Occasion for Offense

2:05:05 Discerning Counterfeits & Establishing Authority

2:18:18 Caught Up to the Third Heaven

2:27:19 Glorying in Our Weakness

2:38:44 Not Yours But You

2:48:32 The Law of Witnesses

2:51:10 Examine Your Faith

3:02:57 Conclusion

2 Corinthians 1-7: Comfort in Affliction Sep 08, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians 1-7 (this part will cover chapters 1-3). This lesson focuses on the Father of mercies, affliction & consolation, multiplying gratitude, avoiding heaviness, forgiving offenders, having no accusers, spiritual smells, fleshy tables, removing the veil, darkness & light, earthly sufferings & eternal glory, being clothed upon, the ministry of reconciliation, unequally yoked, godly sorrow, and more.

0:00 Introduction to 2 Corinthians

13:03 The Father of Mercies

29:08 Affliction & Consolation

46:42 Multiplying Gratitude & Rejoicing

1:05:09 Avoiding Heaviness

1:14:47 Forgiving Offenders

1:21:34 Having No Accusers

1:31:03 Spiritual Smells

1:40:33 Fleshy Tables of the Heart

1:47:58 The New Outshining the Old

1:54:28 Removing the Veil

2:03:57 Darkness & Light

2:11:09 Earthly Sufferings & Eternal Glory

2:20:54 Clothed Upon in the Resurrection

2:29:38 The Ministry of Reconciliation

2:46:37 Workers with Christ

2:53:25 Unequally Yoked

2:58:06 Boldness because of Love

3:05:34 Godly Sorrow

3:22:37 Comforted in Your Comfort

3:27:15 Conclusion

1 Corinthians 14-16: Swallowed Up in Victory Aug 30, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 14-16. This lesson focuses on the gift of tongues, prophecy, edification & comprehension, glory & order, women at Church, the Resurrection, special witnesses, Adam-in-Reverse, baptism for the dead, facing death daily, risen bodies, the sting of death, and more.

0:00 Introduction

7:44 The Gift of Prophecy or the Gift of Tongues

26:51 Edification & Comprehension

38:21 Spirit & Understanding

53:50 Believers or Unbelievers

58:58 Glory & Order

1:07:59 Women at Church

1:20:50 Doubting the Resurrection

1:31:46 Special Witnesses

1:37:15 Logical Arguments

1:47:53 Adam-in-Reverse

1:51:22 The Order of the Resurrections

1:56:08 Baptism for the Dead

2:07:28 Facing Death Daily

2:17:27 What Type of Body

2:30:38 Conquering the Sting of Death

2:46:33 Paul's Missionary Plans

2:53:41 Final Instructions & Parting Words

3:02:28 Conclusion

1 Corinthians 8-13: The Best Gifts Aug 23, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 8-13. This lesson focuses on the Babylonian BBQ, knowledge or charity, liberty or stumblinblock, professional clergy, plowing in hope, glorying in the gospel, the Rock in the wilderness, temptation's escape route, the cup of communion, the Patriarchal Order, cultural constructs, man & woman, the Sacrament, spiritual gifts, the body of Christ, the pure love of Christ, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:10 The Babylonian BBQ

10:00 Knowledge or Charity

23:19 Liberty as a Stumblingblock

33:27 Sacrificing for a Brother or Sister

38:23 Professional Clergy or Lay Ministry

58:49 Muzzling the Ox or Plowing in Hope

1:08:26 Glorying in the Gospel

1:22:19 All Things to All Men

1:32:01 The Rock in the Wilderness

1:41:21 Temptation's Escape Route

1:58:01 The Cup of Communion 2:10:04 Avoiding Offense

2:20:23 Presiding & Patriarchy

2:43:13 Cultural Constructs or Eternal Commandments

2:49:58 Man & Woman in the Lord

3:04:18 Schisms & Sacraments

3:14:48 Christ's Institution of the Sacrament

3:26:36 Spiritual Gifts

3:40:10 One Body, Many Members

4:00:23 Charity Defined

4:16:57 The Superiority of Charity

4:31:45 Conclusion

1 Corinthians 1-7: The Wisdom of God Aug 16, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 1-7. This lesson focuses on challenges in Corinth, overcoming divisions, religious epistemology, intellectual arrogance, foolish or wise, knowing nothing, milk before meat, subcontractors, the body as a temple, the apostles, immorality, excommunication, suing the Saints, bodies as Temples, marital intimacy, celibacy, mixed-faith marriages, full-time ministry, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Corinthians

11:57 Paul's Salutation

18:22 Overcoming Divisions

28:28 Religious Epistemology

40:48 Intellectual Arrogance

48:40 The Foolishness of Preaching

56:10 Foolish or Wise

1:04:31 Determined to Know Nothing

1:20:19 Man's Wisdom or God's Power

1:32:16 Obtaining the Lord's Wisdom

1:46:06 Milk before Meat

2:05:36 Servants & subcontractors

2:15:48 Abiding as the Temple of God

2:23:27 Faithful & Humble Stewards

2:31:30 Apostles as Fools for Christ

2:36:34 Teachers or Parents

2:44:35 Immorality Among You

2:57:20 Excommunication

3:09:43 Suing the Saints

3:18:04 Sins to Repent of

3:28:26 Bodies as Temples

3:46:43 Marital Intimacy

3:59:48 Marriage or Celibacy

4:07:31 Mixed-Faith Marriage

4:21:07 Serving in Any Condition

4:27:13 Married to the Ministry

4:39:24 Conclusion

Come Follow Me - Romans 7-16: The Roman Road Aug 12, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Romans 7-16. This lesson focuses on sin & law, the natural man, separating sin from sinner, the tug of war within, children of God, foreordination, the love of God, hardened clay, zeal & knowledge, hearing the word, saving Israel, grafting branches, conformed or transformed, the powers that be, doubtful disputations, judgers & despisers, causing offense, unity in the faith, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:54 The Roman Road

15:01 Freed from the Law

24:41 Sin & Law

36:15 Natural Man vs. Spiritual Man

46:46 Separating Sin from Sinner

1:03:02 The Tug of War Within

1:14:05 O Wretched Man that I Am

1:20:00 The Law of the Spirit

1:30:57 Carnally Minded or Spiritually Minded

1:37:49 Children of God

1:50:55 Suffering, Groans, & Travail

1:58:57 Hope, Patience, & Prayer

2:06:19 All Things Working Together

2:14:08 Foreordained

2:23:22 The Love of God

2:29:20 Not All Israel Is of Israel

2:41:02 Predestination or Foreordination

2:50:16 Malleable or Hardened Clay

3:04:59 Zeal & Knowledge

3:14:13 Believing, Confessing, & Calling

3:25:59 Saving Israel

3:39:55 Grafting in the Branches

3:56:08 Conformed or Transformed

4:02:36 Gifts & Counsel

4:14:35 The Powers that Be

4:24:06 Doubtful Disputations

4:34:49 Judgers & Despisers

4:43:26 Making Peace or Causing Offense

5:04:34 Unity in the Faith

5:16:21 Paul's Missionary Labors

5:25:12 Salutations to the Saints

5:42:18 Conclusion

Romans 1-6: Law vs. Grace Aug 06, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Romans 1-6. This lesson focuses on the letters of Paul, contextualizing the Book of Romans, proving contraries, salutation, the Roman reputation, debts to pay, unashamed, living by faith, the slide toward sin, hating God, judging others, taking grace for granted, balancing justicy & mercy, faith & works, Jews or Gentiles, the advantage of oracles, the same sinking ship, broken chains & shut mouths, which side of the sidewalk, gift or debt, the example of Abraham, believing in hope, tribulation and experience, Christ's death & Christ's life, the abundant Atonement, baptismal as burial, two masters, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:17 The Letters of Paul

14:53 The Book of Romans

24:08 Proving Contraries

39:18 Paul's Salutation

49:29 The Roman Reputation

55:22 Gifts to Share & Debts to Pay

1:01:09 Unashamed of the Gospel

1:09:30 The Just Shall Live by Faith

1:24:13 Justness or Faith

1:36:16 The Slide Toward Sin

1:39:26 Knowing the Creator through the Creation

1:48:23 Ignoring, Recreating, Avoiding, & Hating God

2:11:56 Judging Others

2:15:32 Taking Grace for Granted

2:25:21 Balancing Justice & Mercy, Faith & Works

2:31:57 Inside or Outside the Law

2:42:34 Jew or Gentile, Outward or Inward

2:55:21 The Advantage of Oracles

3:01:55 Unbelief Doesn't Change Truth

3:04:19 More Sin Does NOT mean More Grace

3:11:53 All in the Same Sinking Ship

3:18:27 Broken Chains & Shut Mouths

3:37:52 Christ as Propitiation

3:53:02 Grace or Law, Faith or Works

4:03:08 Which Side of the Sidewalk

4:11:15 Gift or Debt

4:21:47 The Example of Abraham

4:34:58 Against Hope Believed in Hope

4:43:56 Peace & Hope Despite Tribulation

4:50:20 Christ's Death & Christ's Life

4:54:58 The Atonement Abounding Over the Fall

5:01:54 Baptismal as Burial

5:12:32 Which Master We Serve

5:18:50 Conclusion

Acts 22-28: Paul’s Final Journey Jul 28, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 22-28. This lesson focuses on Paul's self-defense before the Jews, before Felix, and before Festus; understanding our opposers, seeing the light, a military escort, rhetorical accusations, Paul's self-defense before Agrippa, Christ's message to Paul, almost or altogether, Paul's voyage to Rome, rejecting prophetic counsel, Paul's saving faith, staying onboard the ship, the word not bound, and more.

0:00 Introduction

1:59 Paul's Self-Defense before the Jews

10:45 Understanding Our Opposers

18:54 Seeing the Light

27:31 Another Vision of Jesus

34:51 The News Up in Arms

47:16 Paul Before the Sanhedrin

1:00:03 A Conspiracy & a Military Escort

1:15:28 A Rhetorical Accusation

1:31:17 Paul's Self-Defense before Felix

1:42:23 Felix Avoids the Issue

1:51:09 Paul before Festus

2:10:03 Paul's Self-Defense before Agrippa

2:21:30 Christ's Message to Paul

2:29:27 Almost or Altogether

2:42:00 Paul's Voyage to Rome

2:52:14 Rejecting Prophetic Counsel

3:04:48 Paul's Saving Faith

3:14:26 Stay Onboard the Ship

3:30:22 Unharmed by a Poisonous Serpent

3:36:13 Blessing & Being Blessed

3:43:52 Paul Preaches in Rome

3:59:29 The Word Not Bound

4:02:13 Conclusion

Acts 16-21: To the Unknown God Jul 22, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 16-21 (discussing Paul's 2nd and 3rd missionary journeys). This lesson focuses on Timothy's part-member family, avoiding offence, following the Spirit, Lydia's conversion, priestcraft vs. priesthood, imprisonment & freedom, turning the world upside down, the philosophies of men, the unknown God, a God who winks, separating politics and religion, receiving the rest, receiving the Holy Ghost, the silversmiths of Ephesus, herd mentality, raising the dead, the apostasy, contradictory impressions, willingness to suffer, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:41 Paul's Second Missionary Journey

6:19 Timothy's Part-Member Family

13:02 Lest We Should Offend

20:14 Building the Kingdom, Following the Spirit

29:06 Lydia's Conversion

34:11 Priestcraft vs. Priesthood

45:06 Which Side of the Bars

1:01:26 Turning the World Upside Down

1:19:46 Paul in Athens

1:30:53 The Philosophies of Men

1:42:38 To the Unknown God

1:56:14 A God Who Winks

2:09:19 Paul in Corinth

2:17:51 God's Reassurance to Missionaries

2:25:12 Separating Politics and Religion

2:37:57 Apollos Receiving the Rest

2:49:30 Receiving the Holy Ghost

2:59:46 True Power & Authority

3:14:30 Willing to Sacrifice or Standing to Lose

3:29:35 Mob Movements & Herd Mentality

3:47:31 Preaching the Gospel & Raising the Dead

3:55:35 Paul's Testimony to the Saints

4:08:52 Warning about Apostasy

4:19:41 Seemingly Contradictory Impressions

4:30:25 Paul's Willingness to Suffer

4:37:25 Trying to Reassure the Jews

4:44:43 Jews Outraged & Paul Endangered

4:54:09 Conclusion

Acts 10-15: Taking the Gospel to the Gentiles Jul 15, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 10-15 (covering the conversion of Cornelius, the first missionary journey of Paul, and the Jerusalem Conference). This lesson focuses on Cornelius and Peter, wrestling with revelation, the shaping of Christianity, the martyrdom of James, the imprisonment of Peter, the death of Herod, Paul's first missionary journey, Elymas Barjesus, early returned missionaries, turning from Jew to Gentile, persecution & praise, stoning & spiritual strength, the Jerusalem Conference, disputations & deliberations, making compromises, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:21 Cornelius the Centurion

12:08 The Vision of Peter

21:00 Making Sense of the Message

35:03 Peter & Cornelius Finally Understand

47:25 Identity & Inclusivity

1:01:31 Explaining the Revelation at Home

1:16:11 Christianity Taking Shape

1:32:36 The Martyrdom of James & the Imprisonment of Peter

1:40:30 Peter Freed from Prison

1:55:36 The Death of Herod

2:03:01 Paul's First Missionary Journey

2:10:12 Elymas Barjesus

2:19:10 Mark Returns from the Mission

2:26:24 Paul Preaches in the Synagogues

2:38:49 Turning from the Jews to the Gentiles

2:56:20 Persecution

3:01:55 Praise

3:08:54 Purify, Protest, Point

3:18:24 Stoning & Spiritual Strength

3:26:30 The Jerusalem Conference

3:32:46 Disputations & Deliberations

3:39:31 Faith & Grace, or Obedience to Law

3:47:43 James Suggests a Compromise

4:00:37 Clarifying & Confirming the Lord's Will

4:15:33 A Second Missionary Journey

4:20:36 Conclusion

Acts 6-9: The Conversion of Paul Jul 09, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 6-9. This lesson focuses on division & friction, calling the 7, Judaism & Christianity, blasphemy, Israelite history, Jesus as Joseph & Moses, Tabernacle & Temple, the martyrdom of Stephen, apostolic courage, Simon the Sorcerer, Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch, Saul on the Road to Damascus, the conversion of Saul, Peter and Aeneas, the raising of Tabitha, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Acts

4:10 Division & Friction

10:50 Serving Tables or Delegating Authority

20:33 Calling the Seven

27:18 Judaism to Christianity to the Restored Church

38:08 Charging Stephen with Blasphemy

48:08 Stephen's History Lesson

1:07:03 Jesus as Moses

1:28:08 Tabernacle & Temple

1:36:19 The Accusation

1:42:08 The Martyrdom of Stephen

1:53:31 Apostolic Courage

2:03:42 Scattering to Speed the Gathering

2:08:44 Simon the Sorcerer

2:20:48 Peter's Rebuke

2:29:50 Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch

2:42:32 A Teacher to Guide Him

2:50:59 Connecting Them to Christ

2:59:33 The Eunuch's Conversion

3:12:17 Saul on the Road to Damascus

3:32:05 The Conversion of Saul

3:56:46 Peter Heals Aeneas

3:59:20 The Raising of Tabitha

4:12:34 Newness of Life

4:17:44 Conclusion

Acts 1-5: Witnesses unto Me Jul 01, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 1-5. This lesson focuses on the Apostolic advantage, the Book of Acts, infallible proofs, the ascension, replacing Judas, the Day of Pentecost, the Gift of Tongues, situating yourself in scripture, crying repentance, consecration, healing the lame man, giving God the credit, times of refreshing, increasing persecution, explaining opposition, hypocrisy, the shadow of Peter, a prison break, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Acts

11:16 The Apostolic Advantage

21:27 Opening the Acts

27:37 Many Infallible Proofs

39:07 The Ascension

49:46 Filling the Vacancy in the Quorum

1:09:32 The Day of Pentecost

1:17:43 The Gift of Tongues

1:33:43 Peter Quotes Joel

1:45:05 Peter Cries Repentance

1:58:24 What Shall We Do

2:06:06 Conversion & Consecration

2:18:35 Healing the Lame Man

2:34:56 Giving God the Credit

2:50:55 Times of Refreshing

3:06:04 Establishing Identity

3:13:25 Persecution Increases

3:23:33 Boldness Unbowed

3:31:20 Explaining Opposition

3:37:23 Consecration

3:44:22 Fatal Hypocrisy

3:55:37 The Shadow of Peter

4:00:19 Prison Break & Further Threats

4:10:10 Time Will Tell

4:15:35 Worthy to Suffer Shame for His Name

4:22:01 Conclusion

Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21: The Empty Tomb Jun 26, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20-21, discussing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This lesson focuses on rolling the stone away, banishing fear, seeking the living, horizontal testimony versus vertical witness, bribing the soldiers, Peter & John, Mary Magdalene, Doubting Thomas, the road to Emmaus, a Christ-centered Old Testament, abiding with Christ, a physical resurrection, the Great Commission, going fishing, feeding sheep, following Christ, and more.

0:00 Introduction

4:39 From Calvary to the Empty Tomb

14:21 Rolling the Stone Away

24:23 Nothing to Fear

30:49 Seeking the Living Among the Dead

39:08 Horizontal Testimony & Vertical Witness

50:34 Bribing the Soldiers to Lie

1:03:30 Doubting the Testimony of Others

1:10:08 Peter & John at the Sepulcher

1:23:17 Mary Magdalene

1:38:54 Doubting Thomas

2:04:08 Faith or Doubt

2:18:17 The Road to Emmaus

2:26:39 Losing Faith

2:31:15 A Christ-Centered Old Testament

2:36:35 Abide with Us

2:41:31 A Physical Resurrection

2:47:51 The Scriptures & the Temple

2:55:25 The Great Commission

3:01:33 Going Fishing

3:14:37 Feed My Sheep

3:21:19 Follow Me in Life & in Death

3:31:32 Room for the Word

3:34:52 Conclusion

Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19: The Cross of Calvary Jun 15, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, and John 19 (discussing the Crucifixion of Christ). This lesson focuses on viewing Christ's death, asking your owon questions, what is Truth, Pilate & Herod, Barabbas, the scourging, washing his hands, carrying the cross, daughters of Jerusalem, crucifixion, forgiveness, mocking, the two thieves, Mary & John, feeling forsaken, Elias, parting the veil, the centurion, blood & water, Joseph of Arimathaea, "my preparations," and more.

0:00 Introduction

6:29 To View His Death

17:37 Bringing Jesus to Pilate

30:14 Asking Your Own Questions

40:20 What Is Truth

49:05 Pilate & Herod

1:01:41 Releasing Barabbas

1:18:45 Clamoring for Crucifixion

1:24:36 The Scourging

1:41:36 Behold the Man

1:46:40 Power to Live & Power to Die

1:58:59 Washing His Hands

2:04:27 Carrying the Cross

2:12:30 Daughters of Jerusalem

2:22:32 Going to Golgotha

2:29:54 Defending Jesus

2:35:50 Crucifixion

2:47:54 King of the Jews

2:52:05 Father Forgive Them

2:59:20 Mocking Jesus on the Cross

3:07:57 To the Thief

3:15:26 Mary & John

3:24:58 Feeling Forsaken

3:39:39 I Thirst

3:44:41 It Is Finished

3:51:39 Tearing the Veil

3:58:13 The Centurion

4:03:37 Blood & Water

4:19:52 Pierced but Not Broken

4:22:00 Joseph of Arimathaea

4:33:19 Substitionary Atonement

4:38:01 Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, & Others

4:48:42 My Preparations

4:54:47 Conclusion

Luke 22; John 18: Gethsemane Jun 07, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Luke 22 and John 18 (covering the prophecy of Peter's denial, Christ's suffering in Gethsemane, Judas's betrayal, and Peter's denials). This lesson focuses on overconfidence, conversion, swords, exceeding sorrow, willing spirits and weak flesh, sore amazed, Abba, a strengthening angel and drops of blood, the brook Cedron, betrayal, Lion & Lamb, the severed ear, accepting His fate, judging Judas, the field of blood, Caiaphas' palace, bitter tears, judging Peter, and more.

0:00 Introduction

10:01 Peter's Denials Prophesied

24:49 When Converted, Strengthen Others

35:22 Two Swords

41:10 Matthew's Account of Gethsemane

48:21 Exceeding Sorrowful

1:06:02 Willing Spirit but Weak Flesh

1:21:40 Mark's Account--Sore Amazed

1:34:16 Abba, Father

1:43:38 Luke's Account--A Strengthening Angel

1:52:35 Bleeding from Every Pore

2:12:33 John's Account--the Brook Cedron

2:26:34 The Betrayal

2:40:33 Jesus as Lamb & Lion

2:46:37 The Severed Ear

2:57:07 Accepting His Fate

3:09:30 Judging Judas

3:26:13 The Field of Blood

3:32:39 Jesus Before Annas

3:41:45 Peter at Caiaphas' Palace

3:50:03 Jesus Before Caiaphas

4:00:25 Peter's Denials

4:12:26 Judging Peter

4:25:49 A Last Look at Gethsemane

4:31:51 Conclusion

John 14-17: Abide with Me Jun 03, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of John 14-17. This lesson focuses on the Farewell Discourse, comforting others, the Way the Truth and the Life, the Father & the Son, Love & Obedience, another Comforter, the Lord's Peace, the True Vine, Abiding in Christ, the Spirit of Truth, from Sorrow to Joy, Overcoming the World, the Intercessory Prayer, Knowing God, Glory & Gifts, In the World but Not of the World, Becoming One, Trinitarianism, God's Love, and more.

0:00 Introduction

10:29 Comforting Others

18:13 The Way, the Truth, & the Life

41:18 The Father & the Son

46:58 Greater Works

53:48 Love & Obedience

1:00:27 Another Comforter

1:14:46 Calling & Election Made Sure

1:30:28 Remembering

1:34:21 The Lord's Peace

1:38:53 Rejoicing for Jesus

1:44:30 The True Vine

1:50:22 Abide in Me

2:00:38 Greater Love Hath No Man

2:04:34 Chosen to Bring Forth Fruit

2:11:09 Hated Without a Cause

2:19:39 The Spirit of Truth

2:26:20 Thinking You Are Doing God a Favor

2:32:40 A Comforter to Take the Place of Christ

2:41:19 Guided into All Truth

2:48:52 From Sorrow to Joy

3:08:18 Overcoming the World

3:17:54 The Intercessory Prayer

3:23:55 Knowing God

3:31:20 Glory & Gifts

3:36:12 Prayer for the Apostles

3:44:06 In the World But Not of the World

3:58:46 Becoming One

4:08:00 Perfect in One, One in Glory

4:14:31 Trinitarianism

4:20:48 Knowing the Lord of Love

4:32:15 Conclusion

Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13: The Last Supper May 26, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of the Last Supper in Matthew 26; Mark 14; and John 13. This lesson focuses on the plot against Jesus, a pound of spikenard, pragmatism and pietism, temple building or humanitarian aid, Judas arranging the betrayal, preparing for Passover, the upper room, arguing over preeminence, washing the Apostles' feet, breaking bread & lifting heels, Is it I?, the Second Coming Sacrament Meeting, a New Testament in Body & Blood, the Sacrament Bread, the Sacrament Wine, the Savior's Love, Spotting a True Disciple, and more.

0:00 Introduction

5:10 Plotting Jesus' Death

13:26 Mary Anoints Jesus

29:52 The Price of Spikenard

40:09 To What Purpose Is this Waste

48:48 Temple Building or Humanitarian Aid

57:50 Let Her Alone

1:10:58 She Hath Done What She Could

1:20:46 Judas Agreeing to Betray Jesus

1:32:54 Preparing for the Passover

1:40:17 Large, Upper, Furnished, Prepared

1:50:42 The Last Supper & Double Desire

2:03:35 Arguing Over Preeminence

2:11:41 Washing the Apostles' Feet

2:26:51 Peter Overswinging the Pendulum

2:43:11 Breaking Bread & Lifting Heels

2:56:02 Prophesying the Betrayal

3:05:39 Lord, Is It I

3:18:38 Judas Departs

3:23:19 Last Supper to Second Coming Sacrament Meeting

3:35:50 A New Testament in Body & Blood

3:46:29 The Sacrament Bread

3:53:21 The Sacrament Wine

4:00:06 Love As the Savior Loved

4:10:32 Spotting a True Disciple

4:22:51 Singing a Hymn

4:30:36 Conclusion

JS--Matt; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21: The Second Coming May 20, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith--Matthew; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; and Luke 21, which covers the Savior's teachings on the Second Coming. This lesson focuses on pre- or post-millennialism, the Immediately Test, not knowing the due date, slackness or longsuffering, baptism of fire and blood, division and separation, discerning the time, Noath's Ark & Lot's Wife, gathering to the body, the widow's mite, weeping over Jerusalem, days of deception, the Abomination of Desolation, fleeing to the mountains, shortening the days, not being troubled, deserts & secret chambers, signs of the times, the 10 Virgins, the Talents, the Sheep & Goats, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:27 Pre- or Post-Millennialism

14:57 Opening Immediately

24:43 The Master Serves the Servant

32:34 Not Knowing the Due Date

41:36 Which Watch

51:08 Delaying Due to Slackness or Longsuffering

1:05:07 Bbaptism of Fire & Blood

1:12:37 Division & Separation

1:20:27 Discerning the Time

1:26:50 The Coming Kingdom--Visible or Invisible

1:37:23 Noah's Ark & Lot's Wife

1:46:24 Gathering to the Body

1:53:18 The Widow's Mite

2:10:37 Weeping Over Jerusalem

2:19:22 But Ye Would Not

2:39:12 Joseph Smith--Matthew

2:51:15 A Day of Deception

3:05:21 The Abomination of Desolation

3:12:32 Flee to the Mountains

3:25:56 Shortening the Days

3:33:28 The Elect According to the Covenant

3:42:04 Be Not Troubled

3:48:56 I Have Told You Before

3:53:44 Deserts & Secret Chambers

3:59:59 Signs of the Times

4:11:46 Treasuring Up the Word

4:15:03 The Day and the Hour

4:27:09 The Parable of the 10 Virgins

4:42:35 The Parable of the Talents

5:05:38 The Parable of the Sheep & Goats

5:15:56 Conclusion

Matt 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12: Thy King Cometh May 14, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; and John 12. This lesson focuses on Zacchaeus, reputation vs. reality, the Triumphal Entry, the Hosanna Shout, cursing the fig tree, cleansing the temple, questions about authority, the Parable of the Two Sons, the Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen, the Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son, the wedding garment, render unto Caesar, marriage in heaven, the two great commandments, chastening the hypocrites, blind guides & weightier matters, wanting to see Jesus, and more.

0:00 Introduction

9:41 Zacchaeus

20:41 Reputation vs. Reality

34:31 The Influence of Lazarus

41:49 Preparing for the Triumphal Entry

58:37 The Crowds in Jerusalem

1:06:49 The Triumphal Entry

1:16:10 The Hosanna Shout

1:31:02 Cursing the Fig Tree

1:41:12 Cleansing the Temple

1:53:20 A Den of Thieves

1:59:50 Aftermath of the Cleansing

2:14:39 Questions of Authority

2:23:38 Parable of the Two Sons

2:31:14 Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen

2:57:44 Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son

3:14:44 The Wedding Garment

3:24:40 Render unto Caesar

3:34:20 Marriage in Heaven

3:55:57 God of the Living

3:59:32 The Two Great Commandments

4:21:06 What Think Ye of Christ

4:25:18 Moses' Seat

4:37:17 Scribes, Pharisees, Hypocrites

4:48:01 Blind Guides & Weightier Matters

5:00:04 Outer vs. Inner

5:14:58 Wanting to See Jesus

5:21:22 Jesus Speaks of His Own Death

5:36:45 Believing or Disbelieving

5:45:41 Conclusion

Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18: What Lack I Yet? May 05, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; and Luke 18. This lesson focuses on black and white thinking, marriage and divorce, married or single, eunuchs born or made, suffer the children, the Rich Young Ruler, camels and needles, the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, feeling cheated, the Parable of the Birthday Party, the bitter cup and the bloody baptism, servant leadership, blind Bartimaeus, the Parable of the Importunate Widow, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, the Fool's Prayer, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:27 Black & White Thinking

10:16 Marriage & Divorce

19:11 A Bill of DIvorcement

32:37 Better Married or Single

43:58 God Putting Asunder

46:43 Eunuchs Born or Eunuchs Made

1:07:43 Eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven's Sake

1:18:31 Suffer the Children

1:28:11 The Rich Young Ruler

1:45:55 A Camel through the Eye of a Needle

1:56:08 What's In it For Us

2:07:10 Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard

2:19:13 Feeling Cheated

2:27:14 The Parable of the Birthday Party

2:37:30 Aspiring to the Throne

2:47:06 The Bitter Cup & the Bloody Baptism

2:56:52 Servant Leadership

3:01:41 Healing Blind Bartimeaus

3:14:13 The Parable of the Importunate Widow

3:25:27 Will He Find Faith

3:33:45 The Parable of the Pharisee & the Publican

3:46:06 The Fool's Prayer

3:50:24 Conclusion

Luke 12-17; John 11: Lost and Found Apr 26, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Luke 12-17 and John 11. This lesson focuses on covetousness, the Rich Fool, broken hoses & old bags, best seats, counting the cost, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, the Prodigal Son, the Unjust Steward, the Lazarus and the Rich Man, faith to forgive, the 10 lepers, divine restraint, different ways of mourning, preventative or restorative medicine, the raising of Lazarus, and more.

0:00 Introduction

6:03 The Leaven of Hypocrisy

18:13 Beware of Covetousness

23:48 The Parable of the Rich Fool

35:55 The Parable of the Broken Hose

43:03 Bags that Wax Not Old

56:13 The Best Seat in the House

1:13:59 Count the Cost

1:28:43 The Lost Sheep

1:39:29 The Lost Coin

1:45:02 The Prodigal Son

2:02:13 The Turning Point

2:18:05 The Elder Brother

2:30:52 More Joy in Heaven

2:41:30 Stages of Faith

2:47:00 The Parable of the Unjust Steward

2:57:33 The Steward's Redeeming Features

3:08:36 Trusting in Scripture but Missing the Point

3:15:33 The Parable of Lazarus & the Rich Man

3:34:20 Faith to Forgive

3:51:07 The 10 Lepers

4:08:36 Divine Love & Divine Restraint

4:17:07 Confusion and Courage

4:25:04 Mary & Martha in Mourning

4:34:48 Preventative or Restorative Medicine

4:46:01 Divine Tears & Divine Power

4:55:35 Reactions to the Raising

5:04:26 Conclusion

John 7-10: The Light of the World Apr 22, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of John 7-10. This lesson focuses on opposition and disbelief, the Father's doctrine, plotting Jesus's death, apophatic theology, living water, the woman taken in adultery, proving contraries, "Who's Your Daddy?" the man born blind, the works of God, light and sight, denying and rationalizing miracles, fear or courage, seeing Jesus, entering through the door, the Good Shepherd, children of God, and more.

0:00 Introduction

5:48 Opposition & Disbelief

18:53 The Father's Doctrine

29:41 Plotting Jesus's Death

41:17 Apophatic Theology

54:42 Rivers of Living Water

1:03:32 Divided Reactions to Jesus

1:14:31 The Woman Taken in Adultery

1:21:09 Proving Contraries

1:34:42 Casting the First Stone

1:43:02 Justice & Mercy

1:54:07 The Light of the World & the Law of Witnesses

2:02:32 The Son of the Father

2:15:03 Who's Your Daddy?

2:27:16 Before Abraham Was

2:38:13 The Man Born Blind

2:45:08 The Works of God Made Manifest

2:55:24 Giving Light & Sight

3:03:09 Denying the Miracle

3:16:52 Fear or Courage

3:32:58 Seeing Jesus

3:38:36 Entering through the Door

3:51:02 The Good Shepherd

3:58:23 Another Division over Jesus

4:04:24 Children of God

4:15:56 Conclusion

Matthew 18; Luke 10: The Good Samaritan Apr 17, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 18 and Luke 10 (covering the parables of the Unmerciful Servant and the Good Samaritan). This lesson focuses on the G.O.A.T., little children, offenders and millstones, cutting off hands & plucking out eyes, regaining a trespassing brother, 7 X 70, the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, controlling our emotions, sending the Seventy, the Good Samaritan, the Cotton Patch Bible, Martha & Mary, and more.

0:00 Introduction

1:35 The G.O.A.T. & the 4 C's

9:36 The Example of Little Children

21:42 Not Against Us is For Us

30:11 Offenders of Little Ones

47:44 Cutting Off Hands & Plucking Out Eyes

1:06:06 Looking for the Lost or the Little

1:13:08 Regaining a Trespassing Brother

1:22:04 7 X 70

1:27:12 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

1:40:12 Demanding Justice of Others

1:51:58 Samaritans Reject Jesus

2:01:49 Controlling Our Emotions

2:06:43 Sending the Seventy

2:18:40 The Lawyer Tempting Jesus

2:24:54 The Parable of the Good Samaritan

2:37:49 The Cotton Patch Bible

2:45:45 The Parable & the Plan

2:52:58 Martha & Mary

3:02:19 That Good Part

3:12:01 Needing both Marys and Marthas

3:20:37 Conclusion

Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9: The Transfiguration Apr 10, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 15-17, and Mark 7-9, covering the healing of the daughter of the Canaanite woman, Peter's testimony at Caesarea Philippi, the Transfiguration of Christ, and the healing of the son of the desperate father). This lesson focuses on tradition or commandment, mouth or heart, ignoring and rejecting, healing the deaf and dumb, the leaven of the Pharisees, a miracle in stages, rock and keys, rebuking Satan, taking up the cross, transfiguration, Moses & Elias, faith and doubt, prayer and fasting, lest we should offend, and more.

0:00 Introduction

4:00 Tradition vs. Commandment

18:03 Gifts to God at the Expense of Neighbor

26:03 Mouth or Heart

39:52 A Woman of Canaan

48:06 Ignoring & Rejecting the Woman

57:11 Truth, Lord

1:10:50 Healing the Deaf and Dumb

1:18:28 Feeding the 4000

1:24:19 The Leaven of the Pharisees

1:38:55 A Miracle in Stages

1:52:08 Whom Say Ye That I Am

1:59:28 The Rock to Build Upon

2:17:13 Get Thee Behind Me, Satan

2:26:26 Take Up the Cross

2:39:15 The Transfiguration of Christ

2:48:23 Moses and Elias

2:59:50 Peter, James, & John

3:08:24 Significance of the Transfiguration

3:20:09 A Father in Desperate Need

3:29:42 If Thou Canst Do Anything

3:34:15 The Tug-of-War of Faith and Doubt

3:43:44 Healed through Faith, Prayer, & Fasting

3:53:22 Lest We Should Offend

4:17:54 Conclusion

Easter Message: Holy Week & the Doctrine of Christ Apr 05, 2023

An Easter message linking the days of Holy Week to the elements of the Doctrine of Christ.

0:00 Introduction

2:57 Elevating Easter

5:48 Easter & the Doctrine of Christ

8:26 The Gospel in the Book of Mormon

13:29 Christ's Part in the Gospel

24:08 Palm Sunday's Faith

26:20 Monday's Repentance

28:36 Tuesday's Teachings

33:18 Wednesday's Rest

37:20 Thursday's Baptism & Holy Ghost

41:33 Friday's Endurance to the End

43:38 Saturday's Work for the Dead

46:48 Easter Sunday's New Beginning

50:42 The Doctrine of Christ in 2 Nephi 31

55:57 Conclusion

Matthew 14; John 5-6: The Bread of Life Mar 26, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 14, and John 5-6 (the healing at the pool of Bethesda the death of John the Baptist, feeding the 5000, walking on water, and the Bread of Life discourse). This lesson focuses on the moving of the water, hope against hope, like Father like Son, Greater Works, degrees of glory, calling the witnesses, Herod and John, fear of man, good news and bad news, compassion fatigue, loaves and fishes, watching as we row, sinking and rising, catching a fish or teaching to fish, the bread of life, hard sayings, drink or die, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:44 The Pool of Bethesda

11:44 The Moving of the Water

15:57 The Man at the Pool

24:21 Another Sabbath Controversy

35:10 Like Father like Son

40:07 Greater Works

46:01 Work for the Dead

54:05 Degrees of Glory & the JST

1:02:59 Calling the Witnesses to the Stand

1:11:47 Scriptural Witness

1:25:53 Confusion over Jesus & John

1:30:28 Herod & John the Baptist

1:38:54 Herod's Fear of Man

1:47:56 The Martyrdom of John

1:54:58 The News Reaches Jesus

1:57:35 Withdrawing to Mourn

2:03:57 Compassion Fatigue

2:10:25 Multiplying Compassion

2:18:22 Send Them Away

2:27:41 Whence Shall We Buy Bread

2:38:45 5 Loaves & 2 Fishes

2:43:07 Blessing the Bread

2:56:18 Other Lessons from the Loaves

3:04:00 Wanting to Crown Him King

3:08:50 Another Storm at Sea

3:15:21 Walking On the Water

3:24:54 Peter Walks on Water

3:33:24 Peter Starts to Sink

3:41:20 Back in the Boat

3:48:33 Setting Up the Sermon

3:54:36 Catching Fish or Teaching to Fish

4:05:56 The Bread of Life

4:14:01 Flesh as Bread, Blood as Water

4:19:05 Hard Sayings

4:31:25 To Whom Shall We Go

4:43:02 Drink or Die

4:46:13 Conclusion

Matthew 13; Luke 8, 13: The Parables of the Kingdom Mar 18, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 13, and Luke 8 and 13 (this part will cover the Parable of the Sower). This lesson focuses on teaching through parables, ears to hear, wayside soil, stony ground, thorny ground, good soil, satan's strategies, God as the Gardener, the seed growing secretly, prophecies of the Gathering, the Wheat & Tares, the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Treasure, the Pearl of Great Price, the Gospel Net, the Householder, the Barren Fig Tree, and more.

0:00 Introduction

9:22 The Parable of the Sower

12:50 Those with Ears to Hear

18:59 Why Parables

36:15 Explaining the Parable

44:43 Wayside Soil

49:03 Stony Ground

1:03:52 Thorny Ground

1:09:31 Good Ground

1:16:29 Satan's Strategies

1:28:06 God as the Gardener

1:38:52 Alma 32

1:46:57 The Seed Growing in Secret

1:51:18 Prophecies of the Gathering

2:03:42 The Wheat & Tares

2:10:53 Gathering Out the Wheat

2:21:44 The Mustard Seed

2:31:37 The Leaven

2:36:31 Explaining the Wheat & Tares

2:44:41 The Treasure & the Pearl

2:52:45 The Parable of the Gospel Net

2:57:55 The Householder

3:04:57 Suffering and Sin

3:10:28 The Barren Fig Tree

3:13:34 Healing the Crippled Woman

3:20:05 Misunderstanding the Sabbath

3:24:20 Who Will Be Saved

3:30:29 Jesus' Three Days

3:34:48 Conclusion

Matthew 11-12, Luke 11: ”I Will Give You Rest” Mar 13, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 11-12, and Luke 11. This lesson focuses on sending people to Jesus, John the Baptist as "more than a prophet," playing religion, much required, trusting the Father, rest for the heavy laden, the two-sided handcart, gleaning grain, scriptural precedents, the Sabbath made for man, the withered hand, bruised reeds, a house divided, with me or against me, sign seeking, the family of Christ, and more.

0:00 Introduction

8:22 Sending People to Jesus

26:08 Shaken Reeds & Soft Raiment

33:57 More than a Prophet

40:55 Responding to John's Message

49:29 Playing Religion

55:52 Much Given, Much Required

1:02:14 Trusting the Father & Revealing Him

1:07:51 Rest for the Heavy Laden

1:16:20 Seeing the Father through the Son

1:21:30 The Two-Sided Handcart

1:30:47 Gleaning Grain on the Sabbath

1:37:10 Scriptural Precedents

1:45:41 The Sabbath Was Made for Man

1:54:16 Healing the Withered Hand

2:06:23 Bruised Reeds & Smoking Flax

2:14:01 A House Divided Against Itself

2:20:17 With Me or Against Me

2:26:04 Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost

2:34:44 The Family of Christ

2:38:58 Sign Seeking

2:44:02 Empty, Swept, and Garnished

2:51:53 The Mother of the Lord

2:54:18 Conclusion

Matthew 9-10, Mark 5, Luke 9: When Virtue Flows Mar 03, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 8-10, Mark 5, and Luke 9 (covering the raising of the daughter of Jairus, the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, and the calling and instructing of the Twelve Apostles). This lesson focuses on glad tidings, certain women, a 911 call, an issue of blood, the hem of His garment, emotional roller coasters, touching Christ, making the impossible possible, blind eyes & a dumb mouth, calling and qualifying, wise as serpents & harmless as doves, taking no thought, preparing for persecution, perceptions of prophets, don't look back, and more.

0:00 Introduction

6:40 Glad Tidings of the Kingdom

10:09 Certain Women

14:50 Jairus's 911 Call

22:38 The Woman with the Issue of Blood

31:40 Nothing Bettered, Only Worse

35:19 The Hem of His Garment

40:30 The Emotional Roller Coaster

47:59 Who Touched Me?

57:36 Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole

1:03:58 Be Not Afraid, Only Believe

1:11:35 Raising the Daughter of Jairus

1:18:59 Faith to Make the Impossible Possible

1:29:35 Blind Eyes & a Dumb Mouth

1:38:06 Sheep without a Shepherd

1:41:33 Context for the Call

1:55:03 The Original Twelve Apostles

2:03:01 Instructions to the Twelve

2:13:01 Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves

2:17:09 Take No Thought Beforehand

2:21:25 Prepare for Persecution

2:33:05 Confessing Christ at All Costs

2:38:59 Perceiving Prophets as Prophets

2:45:41 Don't Look Back

2:50:27 Conclusion

Matthew 8, Mark 2-4, Luke 7: A Ministry of Miracles Feb 26, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 8, Mark 2-4, and Luke 7, covering the miracles involving the leper, the centurion's servant, Peter's mother-in-law, the storm at sea, the legion of devils, the man with the palsy, the son of the widow of Nain, and the woman who anointed the Savior's feet). This lesson focuses on braving the multitudes, questioning power or permission, the cleansing ritual, the Messianic secret, giving God His marching orders, the demands of discipleship, letting Jesus sleep, home & friends, physical and spiritual healing, the calling of Matthew, eating with publicans and sinners, to fast or to feast, new wine in old bottles, passing judgment, the most love and the most forgiveness, and more.

0:00 Introduction

8:47 Cleansing the Leper

13:53 Braving the Multitudes

17:37 Questioning Power or Permission

28:02 The Cleansing Ritual

43:00 Keeping the Messianic Secret

46:04 Healing the Centurion's Servant

52:51 Giving God His Marching Orders

1:03:27 Healing Peter's Mother-in-Law

1:08:35 The Demands of Discipleship

1:19:39 Let the Dead Bury their Dead

1:24:52 The Storm at Sea

1:31:18 Letting Jesus Sleep

1:43:12 A Legion of Devils

1:57:13 Naming Legion & Casting Him Out

2:11:39 Go Home to Thy Friends

Matthew 6-7: The Sermon on the Mount Continues Feb 16, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 6-7 (the second half of the Sermon on the Mount). This lesson focuses on reciprocity & generosity, going past perfection, purifying our motives, the Lord's Prayer, treasures in heaven, overanxiety, seeking the kingdom of God, judging others, motes & beams, pearls & swine, stones & bread, wide gates & narrow ways, rock & sand, and more.

0:00 Introduction

0:43 Temple Changes

9:27 Reciprocity or Generosity

20:41 The Golden Rule

27:23 Going Past Perfection

29:19 Serving to Be Seen

42:15 Praying to Be Heard

53:35 The Lord's Prayer

1:16:41 Fasting

1:18:27 Treasures in Heaven & the Light of the Eye

1:23:53 No Man Can Serve Two Masters

1:30:54 Overanxiety

1:41:29 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God

1:46:41 Judging Others

1:55:41 Motes & Beams

2:03:23 Pearls Before Swine

2:11:17 Ask & Ye Shall Receive

2:18:31 Stones or Bread

2:27:51 Wide Gates or the Narrow Way

2:30:05 By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them

2:38:54 Words, Deeds, or Relationships

2:45:23 Building on Rock or Sand

2:56:52 Conclusion

Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount Feb 09, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 5, the first chapter of the famous "Sermon on the Mount." This lesson focuses on being perfected in Christ, the mount or the plain, preparing for His preaching, getting set, poor in spirit, mourning and meekness, hunger and thirst, mercy and purity, peacemaking and persecution, salt and light, to destroy or fulfill, exceeding the Pharisees, anger management, adultery & lust, marriage & divorce, honesty & integrity, perfection pending, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:13 Teaching the Savior's Sermon

9:08 Perfect or Perfected

17:08 Matthew or Luke, Mount or Plain

22:11 Preparing for His Preaching

28:44 Jesus Gets Set for His Sermon

37:58 The Beatitudes, Founded on Faith

41:13 Poor in Spirit

45:07 Mourning & Comfort

49:07 Meekness

52:58 Hunger & Thirst

59:15 Mercy, Purity, & Peacemaking

1:04:09 Persecuted for the Savior's Sake

1:12:20 The Beatitudes as Cumulative Crescendo

1:17:55 Woes to the Well-Off

1:25:54 Salt & Light

1:40:58 Destroy or Fulfill

1:55:00 Exceeding the Pharisees

2:03:18 The Antitheses

2:07:52 Anger Management

2:21:46 The Two Great Commandments

2:31:56 Agreeing with Your Adversary

2:39:39 Adultery & Lust

2:54:20 Marriage & Divorce

3:02:20 Honesty & Integrity

3:11:00 Reciprocity

3:16:43 Love Your Enemies

3:28:10 Perfection Pending

3:33:50 Conclusion

John 2-4: Water to Wine, Nicodemus, and the Woman at the Well Feb 02, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of John 2-4 (which includes the stories of Jesus changing water to wine, the visit of Nicodemus, and Christ's conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well). This lesson focuses on the marriage at Cana, filling the waterpots, faith precedes the miracle, multiplying our joy, cleansing the Temple, being born again, catching the wind, understanding symbolism, ascending or descending, God's love for the world, John decreasing and Jesus increasing, Jews and Samaritans, gifts to give, deep wells and living water, where or how we worship, spirit and truth, fields to harvest, the healing of the nobleman's son, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:27 The Grand Inquisitor

11:34 John 2-4 and The Chosen

14:59 The Marriage at Cana

19:46 Mary's Plea

25:40 Filling the Waterpots

34:06 Water to Wine

37:55 Faith Precedes the Miracle

41:34 Lessons from the Miracle

47:39 Multiplying Our Joy

53:40 Cleansing the Temple

1:07:10 Zeal and Authority

1:16:44 Nicodemus

1:23:20 Born Again

1:28:31 Catching the Wind

1:32:52 Great Expectations

1:38:30 Understanding Symbolism

1:45:57 Ascending or Descending Wisdom

1:52:10 For God So Loved the World

2:07:19 John Decreasing, Jesus Increasing

2:18:33 Receiving a Testimony of Christ

2:27:03 Jesus & His Disciples Baptize

2:32:33 Passing through Samaria

2:37:41 The Woman at the Well

2:44:13 Literary Foils

2:47:15 Jesus, Samaritans, & Gifts to Give

2:55:46 Deep Wells & Living Water

3:05:56 A Call to Share & a Call to Repent

3:13:33 Where or How We Worship

3:24:56 In Spirit and in Truth

3:35:32 Jesus Reveals His Identity

3:40:59 Leaving Her Waterpot

3:45:11 Meat to Eat & Fields to Harvest

3:55:10 Gaining Our Own Testimony

4:00:00 Healing the Nobleman's Son

4:05:08 Conclusion

Matthew 4, Luke 4-5: ”The Temptations of Christ” Jan 27, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 4 and Luke 4-5 (Christ is tempted and His ministry begins). This lesson focuses on the authority of John the Baptist, the mission of the Messiah, the timing of temptation, fasting, stones to bread, pride going before the fall, the kingdoms of the earth, types of temptation, Christ's Messianic announcement, fighting words, fishers of men, filling the nets, Peter's guilt gap, preaching with power, staying or spreading, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:32 The Authority of John the Baptist

16:41 The Mission Call of the Messiah

30:31 The Timing of Temptation

37:50 Fasting in the Wilderness

47:02 Temptation #1 - Stones to Bread

55:16 Not by Bread Alone

1:02:37 Temptation #2 - Leap from the Temple

1:10:21 Temptation #3 - Worldly Kingdoms

1:21:58 The Final Victory (for now)

1:32:43 The Three Types of Temptation

1:44:18 Jesus in the Synagogue of Nazareth

1:50:38 Jesus Quotes Isaiah 61

1:57:57 Christ's Messianic Announcement

2:06:37 A Prophet in His Own Country

2:12:31 Fighting Words

2:21:34 Shining Light in Darkness

2:27:29 Fishers of Men

2:34:26 Filling the Nets

2:43:10 Simon Peter's Guilt Gap

2:47:08 Leaving Full Nets

2:52:15 Preaching with Power, Not as the Scribes

3:06:07 Casting Out Devils & Healing the Sick

3:15:07 Staying or Spreading

3:22:39 Conclusion

Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3: ”To Fulfill All Righteousness” Jan 20, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 3, Mark 1, and Luke 3, which recount the ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus Christ. This lesson focuses on the Gospel of Mark, John the Baptist in the wilderness, preaching repentance, locusts and wild honey, a generation of vipers, stones unto Abraham, the axe and the fan, the Jordan River, the condescension of Christ, fulfilling all righteousness, teaching children about baptism, Luke's genealogy of Jesus, up and down the 4th Article of Faith, and more.

0:00 Introduction

4:23 Unshaken Saints on Instagram

8:39 The Book of Mark

30:24 The Beginning of the Gospel

35:27 Preaching Repentance in the Wilderness

42:11 Urgency in Preparation

47:39 Locusts, Honey, Camel Hair, and Leather

57:17 A Generation of Vipers

1:08:26 Fruits of Repentance & Stones unto Abraham

1:13:39 The Axe at the Root

1:15:19 Counsel to the Repentant

1:28:08 Activism or the Doctrine of Christ

1:33:30 One Mightier than I

1:36:59 Winnowing the Wheat

1:47:34 The Baptism of Jesus

1:54:29 The Jordan River

2:00:51 The Condescension of Christ

2:10:07 Thus it Becometh Us

2:14:42 To Fulfill All Righteousness

2:24:15 Covenant, Experience, Relationship

2:28:58 Teaching Children about Baptism

2:39:29 The Baptism and Its Aftermath

2:42:27 Luke's Genealogy of Jesus

2:57:42 Up and Down the 4th Article of Faith

3:04:55 Conclusion

John 1: ”The Word Made Flesh” Jan 18, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of John 1. This lesson focuses on the Gospel of John, pit or pedestal, the Logos, Life & Light, John the Baptist, the Word made flesh, grace for grace, the identity of John the Baptist, preparing the way of the Lord, receiving the Holy Ghost, calling disciples, Andrew & Peter, Philip & Nathanael, under the fig tree, and more.

0:00 Introduction

1:28 The Jesus of the Gospels

3:44 The Gospel of John

7:58 Pit or Pedestal

10:49 Authorship, Audience, Aim

15:55 Characteristics of the Book of John

21:42 Miracles & I Am Statements

26:52 In the Beginning Was the Word

40:25 Logos

46:57 The Joseph Smith Translation

55:41 Christ of Creation & Lord of Life & Light

1:08:01 John the Baptist

1:11:41 Becoming the Children of God 1:19:25 The Word Made Flesh

1:30:41 Grace for Grace

1:42:45 Law, Grace, & Truth

1:49:43 The Identity of John the Baptist

1:58:41 Preparing the Way of the Lord

2:07:52 Lamb & Dove, Descend & Abide

2:12:50 Receive the Holy Ghost

2:18:03 Disciples of John become Disciples of Jesus

2:22:43 Come and See

2:27:08 Andrew & Peter

2:36:25 Philip Called to Follow

2:40:54 An Israelite without Guile

2:49:44 Called from Under the Fig Tree

2:52:28 Greater Things than These

2:54:36 Conclusion

Matthew 2 & Luke 2: O Come Let Us Adore Him Jan 08, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 2 and Luke 2, which together tell the Christmas story. This lesson focuses on waking the Baby, Matthew vs. Luke, registering in Bethlehem, no room for Jesus, the shepherds' faith, swaddling clothes, Mother Mary, circumcision & purification, Simeon, Anna, Jesus baby blessing, Herod the Great, seeking sincerely, the Star of Bethlehem, the gifts of the wise men, revelations & stewardships, the massacre of the innocents, questions & answers, tarrying in Jerusalem, growing up in God, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:25 Waking the Baby

8:59 Matthew vs. Luke

13:19 Registered in Bethlehem

18:55 No Room for Jesus

31:18 Shepherds in the Fields

38:55 Savior, Christ, & Lord

41:58 Swaddling Clothes

47:41 The Heavenly Host & the Shepherds' Faith

54:05 Contemplative Mother Mary

56:55 Circumcision & Purification

1:08:40 Simeon the Spiritual

1:18:37 Jesus's Baby Blessing

1:22:59 Anna the Enduring

1:31:25 Matthew's Nativity Scene

1:36:44 Herod the Great

1:44:44 O Little Town of Bethlehem

1:49:44 Seeking Sincerely

1:53:39 Star of Bethlehem

1:59:06 Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh

2:09:06 Revelations & Stewardships

2:14:01 Time in Egypt

2:18:36 The Massacre of the Innocents

2:26:58 Returning the Branch to Nazareth

2:34:07 Jesus Grows Up

2:41:26 Tarrying Behind in Jerusalem

2:49:57 Questions & Answers

2:56:13 Seeking Jesus

3:05:44 About His Father's Business

3:09:07 Continuing Condescension

3:12:01 Growing Up in God

3:24:00 Conclusion

Matt. 1 & Luke 1: Intro to the Four Gospels & ”Nothing Shall Be Impossible” Jan 02, 2023

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 1 and Luke 1, along with an explanation of the audiences and approaches of the four Gospel writers. This lesson focuses on the four Gospels, the genealogy of Jesus, women in the Savior's family tree, the Davidic dynasty, Joseph of Nazareth, the fulfillment of prophecy, Zacharias & Elisabeth, the mission of John the Baptist, doubt and becoming dumb, the Annunciation, the Magnificat, John's baby blessing, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:29 What Is a Gospel?

10:32 Development of the Gospel Tradition

24:22 The Synoptic Gospels

31:05 The Four Gospels: Aim, Audience, Approach

45:56 Harmonize or Separate?

54:33 The Gospel of Matthew

1:08:22 The Genealogy of Jesus

1:15:02 The Tribe of Judah

1:18:16 Women in the Family Tree

1:28:27 The Davidic Dynasty

1:32:25 Joseph of Nazareth

1:36:18 3 x 14

1:40:42 Joseph the Just

1:48:16 The Angel Comes to Joseph

1:55:21 Fulfilling Prophecy

1:58:31 Joseph Acts in Faith, Not Fear

2:04:17 The Book of Luke

2:08:25 Zacharias & Elisabeth

2:18:33 Zacharias in the Temple

2:25:56 The Mission of John the Baptist

2:38:14 Doubting and Becoming Dumb

2:48:49 Zacharias Returns to Elisabeth

2:54:37 The Annunciation to Mary

2:59:50 Mary's Faith & Submissiveness

3:09:56 Mary & Elisabeth

3:16:40 Mary's Magnificat

3:24:19 The Birth & Naming of John

3:30:16 John's Baby Blessing

3:40:24 Conclusion

Introduction to the New Testament: ”From Malachi to Matthew” Dec 28, 2022

An introduction to the New Testament, covering its Old Testament background and the history of the Intertestamental Period. This lesson focuses on the Old and New Testaments, supercessionism, the Age of Empires, Hellenization, worldly influences, the end of the prophets, apostasy and priestcraft, faithful martyrs, the Maccabean revolt, Hanukkah, help from heaven, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Unshaken

9:42 Scripture Study

17:11 The New Testament's Old Testament Roots

28:11 Supercessionism

32:51 Glorious Old & Glorious New

35:35 Jewish & Christian Inheritance

42:46 Old Testament Survey

48:05 Old Testament Figures to Remember in the NT

59:40 The Age of Empires

1:07:30 Hellenization

1:19:23 The Influence of Worldly Empires

1:26:25 The End of the Prophets

1:35:02 Apostasy in Israel

1:40:36 Priestcraft & Corruption

1:45:26 Making Sense of Suffering

1:54:05 Faithful Martyrs

1:58:15 Resurrection, Eternal Family, & Work for the Dead

2:02:13 Mattathias & His Sons

2:09:42 Judah the Hammer

2:15:10 Hanukkah

2:21:18 The Battles Continue

2:26:17 Help from Heaven

2:32:51 Hope for the Prophets' Return

2:35:32 Conclusion

Christmas Recap: Old Testament Top-10s Dec 21, 2022

A year-end review of our study of the Old Testament. This lesson focuses on filling our personal Ark of the Covenant, gives Top-10 lists of miracles, heroes, heroines, villains, types & shadows of Christ, and Messianic Prophecies.

0:00 Introduction

1:29 The Puppies

3:39 Old Testament Study

7:15 Scriptural Punishment

9:35 Filling Our Own Ark of the Covenant

21:40 Top 10 Miracles

29:58 Top 10 Heroes

40:26 Top 10 Heroines

48:39 Top 10 Villains

58:49 Top 10 Types & Shadows of Christ

1:06:49 Top 10 Messianic Prophecies

1:18:37 Experiencing the Scriptures

1:23:34 The Road to Emmaus

1:30:10 The Jews' Scriptural Gift

1:35:35 Conclusion

The Book of Malachi: ”An Offering in Righteousness” Dec 09, 2022

An in-depth study of the Book of Malachi. This lesson focuses on love and disputation, the border of wickedness and righteousness, giving God our best, rejecting worship, breaking the priesthood covenant, a Godly seed, purifying the sons of Levi, an offering in righteousness, tithes & offerings, the windows of heaven, ultimate justice, healing wings, turning hearts, planting promises, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:50 Background of Malachi

9:58 Love & Disputation

18:44 The Border of Wickedness & Righteousness

26:07 Not Giving God Your Best

36:53 Rejection & Rehabilitation of Worship

45:41 Keeping the Best for Yourself

52:45 Breaking the Priesthood Covenant

59:29 Law (Torah) & Walk (Halacha)

1:07:58 A Godly Seed & Keeping Covenant

1:14:46 Message & Messenger

1:20:21 Purifying the Sons of Levi

1:28:29 An Offering in Righteousness

1:34:14 Tithes & Offerings

1:38:11 The Windows of Heaven

1:52:49 Ultimate Justice

1:56:56 Burning Stubble or Healing Wings

2:03:30 Turning Hearts

2:07:27 Planting Promises

2:15:50 Conclusion

The Books of Haggai & Zechariah: ”Holiness unto the Lord” Dec 03, 2022

An in-depth study of the books of Haggai and Zechariah. This lesson focuses on God's House or yours, a bag with holes, our best efforts, comparing past and present, the desire of all nations, the Lord's seal, rebuilding, overdoing judgment, the Two Olive Trees, mourning, pure religion, promises of hope, the Triumphal Entry, shooting arrows, a Good Shepherd's worth, Armaggedon, the Second Coming, Parting the Mountain, Holiness to the Lord, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:48 Background to Haggai & Zechariah

10:42 God's House or Yours?

18:23 A Bag with Holes

35:10 God Glories in Our Best Efforts

43:03 Beginning to Build

46:24 Comparing Past & Present

53:53 The Desire of All Nations

58:42 Is Holiness Contagious?

1:03:59 Having Nothi8ng to Show for It

1:09:23 The Lord's Seal

1:15:06 Zechariah's Rebuilding

1:24:06 Vision of the Horsemen

1:29:30 Overdoing Judgment

1:35:10 Vision of the 4 Horns

1:39:02 Vision of the Measuring Line

1:47:41 Vision of Joshua & Satan

1:58:23 Vision of the 2 Olive Trees

2:13:41 Visions of a Flying Scross & a Woman in a Basket

2:20:29 Vision of 4 Chariots

2:27:24 How Long Must We Mourn

2:35:00 Pure Religion & Undefiled

2:41:14 Promises of Hope

2:53:28 The Triumphal Entry

3:01:18 Freeing Prisoners & Shooting Arrows

3:08:48 Gathering the Scattered

3:15:00 A Good Shepherd's Worth

3:27:50 Armaggedon

3:39:49 The Second Coming

3:50:11 Parting the Mountain

3:59:18 The Plagues of Egypt

4:05:13 Holiness to the Lord

4:08:06 In That Day

4:12:34 Conclusion

The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, & Zephaniah: ”His Ways Are Everlasting” Nov 25, 2022

An in-depth study of the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. This lesson focuses on a God who is slow to anger, gods of the imagination, Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, wondering why, unbelievable truth, waiting patiently, living by faith, surefooted climbers, the final destruction, strange apparel, searching with candles, the Day of the Lord, light prophets, reversing Babel, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:03 Nahum, Habakkuk, & Zephaniah

6:54 Nahum's Burden

10:13 Slow to Anger

21:38 A God of Power & Goodness

28:19 Imagining a Different God

33:18 Moralistic Therapeutic Deism

39:10 Freed from Assyrian Affliction

44:43 Strengthening the Army

51:29 Lamenting Our Losses

58:18 Exposing Evil

1:05:03 Falling Like Others Before

1:16:01 Habakkuk Wonders Why

1:22:34 Unbelievably True

1:30:46 Things We Know & Things We Don't Know

1:37:51 Patiently Waiting

1:43:42 The Just Shall Live by Faith

1:50:54 Woes to Babylon

2:05:34 God's Ways Are Everlasting

2:12:27 We Have Proved Him in Days that Are Past

2:20:05 Surefooted on the High Places

2:23:22 Zephaniah & the Destruction of the World

2:30:21 Clothed with Strange Apparel

2:36:17 Searching Jerusalem with Candles

2:40:16 The Day of the Lord Is Near

2:45:49 Warning the Nations

2:55:33 Light Prophets or a Just God

3:01:15 Gathering Wheat & Tares and Reversing Babel

3:08:28 Rejoicing in the Lord

3:14:31 Conclusion

The Books of Jonah and Micah: ”Swallowed Up” Nov 19, 2022

An in-depth study of the Book of Jonah and the Book of Micah. This lesson focuses on history or story, anti-biblical attacks, storms at sea, forsaking our own mercy, feeling the right emotions, the gourd and the worm, the fool's prayer, wickedness and oppression, hard sayings and unpopular prophets, economic cannibalism, priestcraft, the Babe of Bethlehem, distilled discipleship, falling and getting back up, the mercy of God, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:12 History or Story

6:25 Rhetorical Ideographs

18:23 Jonah as Key to Attacking the Bible

24:54 Conservatives vs. Liberals

36:51 Questions about Jonah

41:33 Jonah Called to Nineveh

46:38 Storm at Sea

55:21 Thrown Overboard

1:05:56 Jonah Repents

1:12:34 Forsaking Your Own Mercy

1:17:14 Jonah Preaches in Nineveh

1:27:32 Anger at God's Mercy

1:34:52 Feeling the Right Emotion

1:37:54 The Gourd & the Worm

1:43:18 One Last Lesson

1:52:32 The Fool's Prayer

1:57:16 The Book of Micah

2:02:12 The Sins of Israel

2:11:15 Wickedness & Oppression

2:15:18 Hard Sayings or Popular Prophets

2:23:57 Economic Cannibalism

2:26:54 Priestcraft

2:34:22 Promises for the Last Days

2:46:50 The Babe of Bethlehem

2:55:06 The Case Against Israel

3:00:11 Discipleship in a Single Verse

3:06:43 Dishonesty & Nothing to Show for It

3:11:44 Are Any Righteous Left?

3:16:40 To Fall and Rise Again

3:21:09 Left Speechless by God's Mercy

3:27:56 Conclusion

Amos & Obadiah: ”The Lion Hath Roared” Nov 10, 2022

An in-depth study of the books of Amos and Obadiah. This lesson focuses on prosperity & pride, forgetting the brotherly covenant, robbing true potential, the roar of the lion, fat cows, passing judgment, ease in Zion, visions of judgment, the plumbline, Amos's prophetic call, famine in the land, scattering & gathering, a farmer's heaven, our brother's keeper, saviors on Mount Zion, and more.

0:00 Introduction

4:55 The Book of Amos

9:14 Prosperity & Pride

12:49 Warning the Surrounding Nations

19:22 Forgetting the Brotherly Covenant

29:48 Iniquity in Israel

35:22 Robbing True Potential

42:09 The Roar of the Lion

50:56 The Lord's Case Against Israel

1:00:42 Fat Cows, Feeding Themselves

1:07:40 Passing Judgment on Israel

1:16:48 Lamentation over Israel

1:28:01 Sins on the Right & the Left

1:35:19 Running from Symptoms, Not Curing Disease

1:38:38 Rejecting False Worship

1:47:19 At Ease in Zion

1:54:46 You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

2:02:05 Visions of Judgment

2:07:37 The Plumbline

2:14:51 Amos Didn't Ask for This

2:21:41 When God Gets in the Way of Your Worldliness

2:31:11 Famine in the Land

2:43:11 A Vision of the Lord

2:48:41 Scattering & Gathering

2:54:55 A Farmer's Heaven

2:59:45 The Book of Obadiah

3:02:28 A Warning to Edom

3:09:46 Our Brother's Keeper

3:21:39 Deliverance or Destruction?

3:26:44 Saviors on Mount Zion

3:34:11 Conclusion

The Books of Hosea and Joel: ”Forgiving the Unfaithful” Nov 05, 2022

An in-depth study of the Book of Hosea and the Book of Joel. This lesson focuses on covenant infidelity, symbolic names, the door of hope, paying a ransom, removing bounds, outward or inward, similes for sin, the scattering of Israel, the law of the harvest, getting what we deserve, a plea to return, the last days, imminent destruction, a trumpet in Zion, signs of the times, spiritual outpourings, the Valley of Decision, and more.

0:00 Introduction

5:29 The Book of Hosea

9:29 A Wife of Whoredoms

15:36 Symbolic Children

27:57 Infidelity & Reconciliation

42:31 The Door of Hope

56:26 Ransom for a Second Chance

1:03:43 The Apostasy of Israel

1:12:17 Israel & Judah, Removing Bounds

1:17:11 Outward or Inward

1:27:23 Similes for Sin

1:39:54 Eaten by the Eagle, Bucked off the Bull

1:47:43 The Scattering of Israel

1:55:18 The Law of the Harvest

2:00:54 God Never Gives Up on Us

2:10:38 Calling by the Prophets

2:16:53 Getting What We Deserve

2:26:05 A Final Plea to Return

2:35:02 The Book of Joel

2:37:04 Destruction Awaits

2:44:49 A Trumpet in Zion

2:52:55 The Signs of the Times

3:03:42 The Spirit Poured Out Upon All Flesh

3:12:11 The Valley of Judgment

3:21:27 The Valley of Decision

3:26:50 Conclusion

The Book of Daniel: ”Enemy Territory” Oct 27, 2022

An in-depth study of the book of Daniel. This lesson focuses on Babylonification, sticking to our standards, revelation and interpretation, statue or stone, the fiery furnace, faith and submission, undiluted discipleship, the lion's den, the four beasts, the Ancient of Days, the Abomination of Desolation, repentance and forgiveness, comeliness and corruption, opposition to the covenant, the Last Days, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Daniel

7:06 Babylonification Begins

18:49 Sticking to Your Standards

35:31 Revelation & Interpretation

47:46 Seeking Answers to Difficult Questions

56:51 Nebuchadnezzar's Dream: Statue or Stone

1:16:02 The Image of Babylon

1:29:51 But If Not

1:38:57 The Fiery Furnace

1:49:12 Cutting Down the Great Tree

2:08:23 The Writing on the Wall

2:21:31 Undiluted Discipleship

2:32:33 The Lion's Den

2:46:15 The Four Beasts

3:00:47 The Ancient of Days

3:11:53 The Abomination of Desolation

3:19:16 A Prayer of Repentance

3:29:34 His Mercies, Not Our Righteousness

3:43:36 Comeliness Turned to Corruption

3:53:10 Strengthened by the Lord

3:59:28 Opposition to the Covenant

4:08:34 The Last Days

4:21:38 Conclusion

The Book of Ezekiel: ”Watchmen on the Tower” Oct 20, 2022

An in-depth study of the book of Ezekiel. This lesson focuses on visions of God, a watchman's responsibility, visual aids, the destruction of Jerusalem, a new heart, untempered mortar, covenant infidelity, the reality of repentance, dividing lines, cleansing the cauldron, shepherds in Israel, dry bones, the two sticks, God and Magog, living water from the Temple, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Ezekiel

9:34 The Vision of Ezekiel

25:15 Ezekiel's Call to Serve

37:35 A Watchman's Responsibility

53:29 Visual Aids of Jerusalem's Destruction

1:14:04 Remembering the God We've Rejected

1:21:31 The End Is Near

1:26:05 Secret Wickedness in Sacred Places

1:40:06 Scattering & Gathering with a New Heart

1:46:49 More Visual Aids

1:56:33 Untempered Mortar

2:10:04 No One Can Save You Now

2:19:42 Covenant Infidelity

2:39:01 The Reality of Repentance

2:57:15 A Funeral Dirge & a History Lesson

3:05:37 Drawing Dividing Lines

3:17:20 Unfaithful Sisters

3:21:57 Cleansing the Cauldron

3:31:06 Warning Tyre about Economics

3:43:44 Woe unto Egypt

3:48:20 Watchmen on the Tower

3:59:43 To the Shepherds in Israel

4:27:24 Redeeming the People of God

4:43:10 The Valley of Dry Bones

4:51:02 Joining the Two Sticks

5:11:53 Gog and Magog

5:27:08 Measuring the Temple

5:34:58 God Comes Home

5:43:36 The Glory of the Lord's House

5:53:09 Traffic Patterns & Living Water

6:07:02 Conclusion

Jeremiah 30-Lamentations 5: ”A New Covenant” Oct 13, 2022

An in-depth study of the second half of Jeremiah and the book of Lamentations. This lesson focuses on grace in the wilderness, finding the last Easter egg, an inward covenant, real estate in Zion, an unburnable book, the fall of Jerusalem, an ever-shrinking remnant, the gathering of non-Israel, asking the way to Zion, tears of sorrow, prayers of deliverance, and more.

0:00 Introduction

5:42 The Promise of Healing

20:24 Grace in the Wilderness

28:29 Finding the Last Easter Egg

36:12 Unaccustomed to the Yoke

41:28 A Wife Proposing to Her Husband

48:41 An Inward Covenant

57:57 A Safe Investment

1:07:35 A Messianic Promise

1:18:37 Covenant Keepers

1:25:51 The Unburnable Book

1:40:12 In Prison Court & Mirey Dungeon

1:50:52 A Compssionate Outsider

2:00:46 The Fall of Jerusalem

2:07:21 A Remnant Remains

2:15:40 Don't Trust in Egypt

2:26:16 You Can Run But You Can't Hide

2:30:14 An Ever-Shrinking Remnant

2:39:17 Warnings to the Nations

2:52:42 The Gathering of Non-Israel

3:04:11 Asking the Way to Zion

3:12:54 Warning the Babylonians

3:30:03 The Fall of Jerusalem

3:36:31 Captive in Babylon

3:42:59 The Weeping Prophet

3:55:50 Sorrowing Over the Fallen City

4:03:56 A Prayer for Deliverance

4:15:54 The State of Society

4:19:44 A Final Prayer

4:22:45 Conclusion

Jeremiah 1-29: ”Fire In the Bones” Oct 05, 2022

An in-depth study of Jeremiah 1-29. This lesson focuses on the martyrdom of Isaiah, the background of Jeremiah, foreordination, covenant infidelity, broken cisterns, breaking the soil, mistaking the outward for the inward, defiling our garments, a false sense of security, the destruction of Judah, fishers and hunters, potter's clay, fire in the bones, the shepherds in Israel, the Lord's Council, ripe or rotten, making the best of Babylon, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:42 The Martyrdom of Isaiah

8:36 The Background of Jeremiah

15:27 Jeremiah Foreordained

25:24 Jeremiah's Mission

35:25 Covenant Infidelity

44:24 Living Springs or Broken Cisterns

49:36 Cheating on the Lord

1:02:10 Idolatry as Adultery

1:06:35 Returning to the Lord

1:17:28 Break the Soil & Circumcise the Heart

1:26:05 Reversing Creation

1:30:45 Are Any Righteous Left?

1:40:38 Refusing to Repent

1:45:54 Mistaking the Outward for the Inward

2:00:55 Too Late to Change?

2:08:50 Mourning Over the World's Wickedness

2:17:24 False Idols or the True God?

2:21:57 God's Covenant, His Judgment, & His Love

2:30:20 Defiling their Garments

2:37:04 A False Sense of Security

2:45:23 The Destruction of Judah

2:54:34 Fishers & Hunters

3:07:16 Trees of Life & Sabbaths of Peace

3:14:01 Potter's Clay & Smashing the Pot

3:25:48 Fire in the Bones

3:36:00 A Call to Surrender

3:42:44 Their Only Hope

3:47:03 To the Shepherds in Israel

3:56:47 The Lord's Council

4:03:35 Ripe or Rotten?

4:13:16 Silencing the Prophet

4:19:17 Bearing the Babylonian Yoke

4:25:40 Making the Best of Babylon

4:34:57 Conclusion

Isaiah 58-66: ”Beauty for Ashes” Sep 28, 2022

An in-depth study of Isaiah 58-66. This lesson focuses on the true fast, the delightful Sabbath, hatching eggs of iniquity, groping for the wall, the armor of God, beauty for ashes, robes of righteousness, marriage and a new name, watchmen on the walls, treading the winepress alone, reshaping the clay, filthy rags, the law of the harvest, giving birth to the kingdom of God, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:44 The False Fast

12:50 The True Fast

32:18 The Sabbath, a Delight

43:59 Sin as Separation

50:44 Hatching the Eggs of Iniquity

58:01 Groping for the Wall

1:05:16 Truth Is Fallen

1:09:58 The Armor of God

1:16:35 Rise & Shine

1:19:44 The Gathering

1:36:50 Beauty for Ashes

1:48:25 Priests & Ministers in Robes of Righteousness

1:58:10 Marriage & a New Name

2:02:08 Watchmen on the Walls

2:08:20 Treading the Winepress Alone

2:16:42 Vengeance, Love, & Perfect Empathy

2:27:02 Filthy Rags

2:33:03 Reshaping the Clay

2:37:31 Reaping What We Sow

2:47:36 New Heavens & a New Earth

2:54:06 Rejecting False Worship

3:02:23 Giving Birth to the Kingdom of God

3:14:01 Happy Endings?

3:21:29 Conclusion

Isaiah 50-57: ”Man of Sorrows” Sep 21, 2022

An in-depth study of Isaiah 50-57. This lesson focuses on feeling forsaken, the tongue of the learned, fading fashions, sparks, beautiful garments and beautiful feet, the suffering servant, substitutionary atonement, the Savior's seed, enlarging the tent, everlasting kindness, higher ways & higher thoughts, wasted money, the water cycle, those who don't fit the mold, a place and a name, covenant infidelity, and more.

0:00 Introduction

3:21 The Isaiah Relay in the Book of Mormon

9:40 Feeling Forsaken

19:44 The Tongue of the Learned

21:40 Submitting to His Persecutors

27:50 Fading Fashions

30:57 The Lord's Light or Our Sparks

35:18 Examples of Persevering Faith

44:40 Trust in the Lord

57:53 Putting on Your Beautiful Garments

1:11:26 Beautiful Feet

1:24:06 Depart from Babylon

1:27:19 Shutting the Mouths of Kings

1:31:12 The Suffering Servant

1:45:43 The Substitutionary Atonement

1:53:25 Sheep, Shepherd, & and the Savior's Seed

2:12:02 Enlarging the Tent

2:20:57 Everlasting Kindness

2:29:05 The Smith Blowing the Coals

2:35:38 Purchase Price & Wasted Money

2:41:46 Higher Ways & Higher Thoughts

2:47:11 The Water Cycle

2:51:04 To Those Who Don't Fit the Mold

3:02:14 Something Better, A Place & A Name

3:16:44 Woe to the Wicked

3:20:15 Covenant Infidelity

3:27:31 No Peace to the Wicked

3:35:06 Conclusion

Isaiah 36-49: ”Comfort Ye My People” Sep 15, 2022

An in-depth study of Isaiah 36-49. This lesson focuses on the Assyrian invasion and scattering of Israel, the doors of death, having a will to offer, comforting the afflicted, highway construction, a mother's care, comparing God, the gift of prophecy, true identity, Cyrus and Christ, idols and graven images, the fall of Babylon, the Savior's scars, returning children, the shoulders of kings, and more.

0:00 Introduction

4:42 The Assyrian Invasion & the Scattering of Israel

21:03 Facing the Doors of Death

29:20 Having a Will to Offer

43:55 Comfort Ye My People

1:06:58 Highway Construction

1:18:12 Care for the Mothers

1:23:13 Trying to Describe God

1:31:39 The Foolishness of False Gods

1:41:20 A Message of Encouragement

1:58:58 The Gift of Prophecy

2:05:29 The Promised Messiah

2:21:07 The Promise of Redemption

2:37:56 True Identity or False Gods

2:54:51 Raising Up a Deliverer

3:11:17 Idol Gods or the God of Israel

3:17:56 The Fall of Babylon

3:31:51 Chosen & Purified

3:47:49 Born to Gather

3:58:57 Not Forsaken nor Forgotten

4:13:05 Who Hath Begotten Me These?

4:26:52 On the Shoulders of Kings

4:36:16 Conclusion

Isaiah 13-35: ”A Marvelous Work and a Wonder” Sep 07, 2022

An in-depth study of Isaiah 13-35. This lesson focuses on Nephi's use of Isaiah, the fall of Babylon, Lucifer's downfall, the gift of gathered Israel, highway construction, worldliness & materialism, apostasy & restoration, the nail in a sure place, a feast of fat things, redeeming the vineyard, short beds and small blankets, planting & harvesting wisely, a voice from the dust, a sealed book, a marvelous work and a wonder, lane assist, the latter-day Zion, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:13 Nephi's Use of Isaiah

14:13 The Fall of Babylon

31:15 Lucifer's Downfall

57:11 The Bird Cast Out of Its Nest

1:05:23 Reaping with the Arm

1:10:41 The Gift of Gathered Israel

1:28:03 A Highway Across the Middle East

1:44:03 Naked & Barefoot, Labor & Watching the Night

1:56:38 The Nail in a Sure Place

2:21:42 Worldliness & Materialism

2:30:57 Apostasy & Restoration

2:48:35 A Feast of Fat Things

2:58:36 Praise & Promise

3:12:56 Redeeming the Vineyard

3:20:39 Strong Drink, Short Beds, & Small Coverings

3:43:36 Planting & Harvesting Wisely

3:53:05 A Voice from the Dust

4:05:28 A Sealed Book & a Marvelous Work

4:23:48 Speaking Smooth Things

4:36:47 Lane Assist & Intensifying Light

4:50:30 Quietness & Assurance

4:56:26 Destruction & Deliverance

5:10:02 The Day of the Lord

5:16:35 The Latter-day Zion

5:23:55 Conclusion

Isaiah 1-12: ”Great Are the Words of Isaiah” Aug 31, 2022

An in-depth study of Isaiah 1-12. This lesson focuses on making sense of Isaiah, understanding Hebrew poetry, God's case against Israel, the mountain of the Lord, pride & worldliness, corruption in the vineyard, swift messengers, the calling of Isaiah, the promise of a Savior, the threat of Assyria, trusting the Lord, light in darkness, stubbornness & pride, new growth from an old stump, the Messiah & the Millennium, an ensign to the nations, and more.

0:00 Introduction to Isaiah

14:58 Keys to Understand Isaiah

23:35 Hebrew Poetry

41:28 The Case Against Israel

1:00:06 Worship & Repentance

1:24:50 The Mountain of the Lord

1:31:38 Pulling Down Pride

1:46:22 The Worldliness of the Daughters of Zion

2:07:29 The Cleansing of Zion

2:17:37 Corruption in the Vineyard

2:36:27 Calling for Swift Messengers

2:42:19 The Calling of Isaiah

2:59:45 The Promise of a Savior

3:16:55 The Threat of Assyria

3:21:06 Impending Destruction

3:26:38 Trust in the Lord

3:32:30 Shining Light into the Darkness

3:41:02 Using Assyria as an Instrument

3:55:13 Taking Credit to Ourselves

4:06:06 New Growth from an Old Stump

4:17:13 The Messiah & the Millennium

4:25:35 An Ensign to the Nations

4:30:58 Israel's Song of Salvation

4:33:02 Conclusion

The Books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon: ”The Beginning of Wisdom” Aug 25, 2022

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

Psalms 101-150: ”One More Strain of Praise” Aug 16, 2022

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

Psalms 49-100: ”Make a Joyful Noise” Aug 12, 2022

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

Psalms 1-48: ”The Lord Is My Shepherd” Aug 03, 2022

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

The Book of Job: ”Yet Will I Trust in Him” Jul 27, 2022

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

Esther: ”For Such a Time as This” Jul 20, 2022

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

Ezra-Nehemiah: Rebuilding the Broken Jul 13, 2022

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

2 Kings 14-25: The Scattering of Israel Jul 07, 2022

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

2 Kings 1-13: The Ministry of Elisha Jun 29, 2022

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

1 Kings 12-22: ”How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?” Jun 22, 2022

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

2 Samuel 1-1 Kings 11: David & Solomon Jun 15, 2022

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

1 Samuel 8-31: ”The Battle Is the Lord’s” Jun 08, 2022

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

Ruth - 1 Samuel 7: ”Whither Thou Goest...” Jun 01, 2022

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

The Book of Judges: The Pride Cycle May 25, 2022

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

The Book of Joshua: ”Choose You This Day” May 18, 2022

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

The Book of Deuteronomy: ”Lest Ye Forget” May 11, 2022

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

The Book of Numbers: ”Look and Live” May 05, 2022

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

The Book of Leviticus (& Exodus 35-40): ”Holiness to the Lord” Apr 29, 2022

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

Exodus 24-34: Tabernacle or Golden Calf? Apr 20, 2022

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

Exodus 18-23: ”Ascending Sinai” Apr 13, 2022

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

Easter Message: ”Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace” Apr 06, 2022

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

Exodus 14-17: ”Parting the Waters” Mar 30, 2022

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

Exodus 7-13: ”Let My People Go” Mar 23, 2022

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

Exodus 1-6: ”The Burning Bush” Mar 16, 2022

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

Genesis 42-50: ”Joseph & His Brothers” Mar 09, 2022

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

Genesis 37-41: ”Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors” Mar 02, 2022

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

Genesis 28-36: ”Jacob’s Ladder” Feb 23, 2022

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

Genesis 24-27: ”Isaac & Rebekah” Feb 16, 2022

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

Genesis 18-23: ”Abraham & Isaac” Feb 09, 2022

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

Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2: ”Abraham & Sarah” Feb 02, 2022

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

Genesis 6-11; Moses 8: ”The Flood” Jan 26, 2022

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

Moses 7: ”The Lord Called His People Zion” Jan 19, 2022

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

Genesis 5; Moses 6: ”Teach these Things Freely” Jan 12, 2022

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

Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5: ”Choose for Thyself” (The Fall) Jan 06, 2022

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

Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5: ”In the Beginning” Dec 31, 2021

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

Moses 1; Abraham 3: ”My Work and My Glory” Dec 26, 2021

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

Official Declarations 1 & 2: ”Long Promised Day” (polygamy and race & the priesthood) Dec 06, 2021

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

The Articles of Faith: ”We Believe” Dec 05, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 137-138: ”The Heavens were Opened” Nov 27, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 135-136: ”Endings and Beginnings” (The Martyrdom of Joseph Smith) Nov 21, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 133-134: ”Go Ye Out of Babylon” Nov 14, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 132: ”The New & Everlasting Covenant” (part 2 of 2 - Celestial Marriage & Plural Marriage) Nov 09, 2021

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.

Doctrine and Covenants 129-131: ”The New & Everlasting Covenant” (part 1 of 2) Nov 08, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 125-128: ”For the Living and the Dead” Oct 27, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 124: ”A House unto My Name” Oct 23, 2021

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.

Doctrine and Covenants 121-123: ”Peace Be unto Thy Soul” Oct 15, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 115-120: ”Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred” Oct 09, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 111-114: ”All Things for Your Good” Sep 30, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 109-110: ”A Place of My Holiness” Sep 21, 2021

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

Doctrine and Covenants 106-108: ”To Have the Heavens Opened” Sep 14, 2021

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...

Doctrine and Covenants 102-105: ”The Redemption of Zion” Sep 07, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 102-105, revelations organizing a high council in Kirtland, providing for the poor and needy, and calling and later disbanding Zion's Camp. This lesson focuses on delegation, worthiness and competence, Church discipline, advance notice, redemption through power, providing in the Lord's own way, stewardship vs. ownership, dealing with debt, transcendent vs. transactional sacrifice, and more.

Time stamps:

- Historical Context - 2:16

- Study of D&C 102 - 7:45

- Study of D&C 103 - 52:54

- Study of D&C 104 - 1:39:43

- Study of D&C 105 - 2:55:15

Doctrine and Covenants 98-101: ”Be Still and Know” Aug 31, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 98-101, revelations regarding the persecution the Saints were facing in Missouri, as well as several missions various Saints were serving. This lesson focuses on attitude in adversity, the law of the land, passing our proving grounds, just war theory, maintaining the moral high ground, entrusting your family to God, science and creation, watchmen on the tower, the U.S. Constitution, the flip side of freedom, and more.
Time stamps:

- Historical Context - 1:16

- Study of D&C 98 - 13:07

- Study of D&C 99 - 1:25:36

- Study of D&C 100 - 1:36:13

- Study of D&C 101 - 1:52:09

Doctrine and Covenants 94-97: "For the Salvation of Zion" Aug 24, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, revelations regarding the construction of temples in Kirtland and Independence. This lesson focuses on the 3 Ss of gospel teaching, cedar and gold, following the Lord's patterns, darkness at noon day, balancing dominion and delegation, removing incumbrances, observing our covenants by sacrifice, building or becoming, and more.

Time stamps:

- Principles of Gospel Teaching - 2:30

- Making Scripture Relevant - 7:21

- Study of D&C 94 - 20:28

- Study of D&C 95 - 48:35

- Study of D&C 96 - 1:33:47

- Study of D&C 97 - 1:44:35

Doctrine and Covenants 93: "Who & How We Worship" Aug 17, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 93, a revelation explaining who and how we worship. This lesson focuses on ignorantly worshipping, seeing and knowing God, Christ's condescension, "grace for grace" and "grace to grace," perpetual progress, raising children in light and truth, and more. Plus parallels to the King Follett Discourse.

Doctrine and Covenants 89-92: "A Word of Wisdom" Aug 10, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, revelations regarding the Word of Wisdom, the First Presidency, and the Apocrypha. This lesson focuses on body, mind, and spirit, "weak" Saints, commercialism and consumerism, physical and spiritual health, the oracles of God, balancing limits and love, welcoming new members, judging potential sources of truth, and more.

Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 89 - 2:45

- Study of D&C 90 - 1:28:54

- Study of D&C 92 - 2:40:27

- Study of D&C 91 - 2:47:11

Doctrine and Covenants 88: "Every Needful Thing" Aug 05, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 88, a revelation known as "the Olive Leaf," the Lord's message of peace to us. This lesson focuses on the Savior's peace, the Second Comforter, the Light of Christ, the relationship of law and glory, like attracting like, finding God in nature, worlds without number, the purposes of education, a mini Book of Revelation, building the Temple, the School of the Prophets, and more.

Doctrine and Covenants 85-87: "Wheat & Tares" Jul 27, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 85-87, a revelation clarifying consecration in Zion, an explanation of the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, and a prophecy on war. This lesson focuses on discerning differences, record keeping, enrolling in Sainthood 101, "the one mighty and strong," steadying the ark, scripture study, working across the soil spectrum, wars and rumors of wars, running to "home base," and more.
Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 85 - 6:16

- Study of D&C 86 - 1:08:19

- Study of D&C 87 - 1:49:22

Doctrine and Covenants 84: "The Power of Godliness" Jul 21, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 84, a revelation on priesthood, the word of God, and missionary work. This lesson focuses on restoring God's people, priesthood ordinances and ordination, the differences between the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods, member missionary work, homing beacons and tuning forks, the Book of Mormon, and more.

Time stamps:

- Background of D&C 84 - 4:43

- Priesthood - 7:17

- The Word of God - 1:26:04

- Missionary Work - 2:11:09

Doctrine and Covenants 81-83: "Much Given, Much Required" Jul 14, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 81-83, revelations concerning the calling of a counselor to Joseph Smith, the organization of the United Firm, and caring for widows and orphans. This lesson focuses on filling leadership holes, being faithful in counsel, balancing initiative and deference, falling back into former sins, spiritual musical chairs, binding God, spiritual border wars, learning from Babylon, regular maintenance, and more.

Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 81 - 6:45

- Study of D&C 82 - 35:39

- Study of D&C 83 - 1:40:20

Doctrine and Covenants 77-80: "I Will Lead You Along" Jul 07, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 77-80, an explanation of parts of the Book of Revelation, a revelation organizing the United Firm, and the calling of several missionaries. This lesson focuses on struggles with symbolism, asking questions, life on a sea of glass, opening the 7 seals, programs vs. principles, becoming independent above, the gift of companions, and more.
Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 77 - 3:31

- Study of D&C 78 - 1:23:03

- Study of D&C 79 - 1:55:02

- Study of D&C 80 - 2:07:35

Doctrine and Covenants 76: "The Wonders of Eternity" Jun 30, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 76, the vision of the degrees of glory. This lesson focuses on peeking into heaven, taking off the blinders, balancing Calvinism and Universalism, foregrounding Jesus in the Plan, marveling and meditating, worlds without number, Sons of Perdition, the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms, and more.

Time stamps:

- Historical Background of the Vision - 6:59

- Promises - 16:06

- Processes - 30:43

- Vision of the Father and the Son - 51:55

- Vision of Lucifer's Fall - 1:07:27

- Vision of the Sons of Perdition - 1:18:37

- Near-Universal Salvation - 1:35:18

- Vision of the Celestial Kingdom - 1:51:08

- Vision of the Terrestrial Kingdom - 2:09:55

- Vision of the Telestial Kingdom - 2:20:10

Poetic Version of D&C 76 - http://mldb.byu.edu/jsmith1.htm

Side-by-side comparison of D&C 76 and Poetic Version - https://faculty.cs.byu.edu/~clement/rel325/vision-poem.pdf

Doctrine and Covenants 71-75: "No Weapon...Shall Prosper" Jun 23, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 71-75, revelations regarding work on the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, an explanation of 1 Corinthians 7:14, and the callings of bishops and missionaries. This lesson focuses on defending the faith, combatting falsehood, knowing our carrying capacity, being wise stewards, judging our rejectors, mixed-faith marriages, scriptural interpretation, and more. The discussion of D&C 71 is particularly relevant for those in faith crisis, and the study of D&C 74 is intended primarily for any whose spouse has lost their faith.

Time stamps:

- Historical background of D&C 71 - 2:34

- Study of D&C 71 - 6:35

- Study of D&C 73 - 56:48

- Study of D&C 72 - 1:07:12

- Study of D&C 75 - 1:43:04

- Study of D&C 74 - 2:09:37

Doctrine and Covenants 67-70: "Stewards Over the Revelations" Jun 16, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 67-70, revelations regarding the canonization and publication of the Book of Commandments. This lesson focuses on scripture study, canonization, gaining a testimony, parting the veil, speaking by the Spirit, intentional parenting, and more.

Time stamps:

- Principles of Scripture Study - 1:06

- Canonization of the Book of Commandments - 13:24

- Study of D&C 67 - 29:56

- Study of D&C 68 - 1:24:35

- Study of D&C 69 - 2:20:59

- Study of D&C 70 - 2:32:12

Doctrine and Covenants 64-66: "The Heart & a Willing Mind" Jun 09, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 64-66, revelations Joseph Smith received after returning to Ohio from Missouri. This lesson focuses on proving contraries, constant course correction (including the Church's recent LGBTQ+ policies), overcoming the world, forgiveness without double victimization, justifying justice, fire insurance, giving God our hearts, and more.
Time stamps:

- An explanation of "Proving Contraries" - 1:31

- Historical background of D&C 64 - 7:34

- Constant adjustments (discussion of Church's LGBTQIA+ policies) - 13:48

- Study of D&C 64 - 26:48

- Study of D&C 66 - 2:07:17

- Study of D&C 65 - 2:31:48

Doctrine and Covenants 63: "Do According to Wisdom" Jun 02, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 63, a revelation concerning the settlement of Kirtland and Independence. This lesson focuses on jumping the gun, the Lord's chastisement, power vs. permission, sign-seeking, guilt by association, the transfiguration, agency and inspiration, how vs. how much, possessive pronouns, and more.
Time stamps:

- Historical background of D&C 63 - 6:07

- Study of D&C 63 - 14:01

Doctrine and Covenants 60-62: "A Way for the Journeying" May 26, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 60-62, revelations regarding the Elders' return from Missouri. This lesson focuses on returning from service, hiding our talents, when God has no preference, justification and sanctification, an RMTC, fast and slow, dangers on the water, and more.
Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 60 - 6:50

- Study of D&C 61 - 58:20

- Study of D&C 62 - 1:53:11

Doctrine and Covenants 58-59: "Anxiously Engaged" May 20, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 58-59, revelations received shortly after the Saints' arrival in Missouri. This lesson focuses on dealing with disappointment, the "feast of fat things," optimistic testimony, "residing" in our responsibilities, agents and objects, confessing and forsaking, being crowned with commandments, the Sabbath Day, God's pet peeves, and more.
Time stamps:
- Study of D&C 58 - 10:02
- Study of D&C 59 - 2:06:14

Doctrine and Covenants 51-57: "Planted in this Place" May 13, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 51-57, revelations concerning the Saints' migration to Missouri. This lesson focuses on equality vs. equivalence, caring for our own and others, treating the temporary as permanent, iron rods and Liahonas, fixity vs. flexibility, adjusting to others' agency, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 51 - 8:20 - Study of D&C 52 - 47:46 - Study of D&C 53 - 1:24:36 - Study of D&C 54 - 1:32:39 - Study of D&C 55 - 1:41:20 - Study of D&C 56 - 1:50:52 - Study of D&C 57 - 2:19:38

Doctrine and Covenants 49-50: "Brighter & Brighter" May 06, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 49-50, revelations about a mission to the Shakers and the detection of false spirits. This lesson focuses on growing in understanding, building up without tearing down, divinely ordained marriage, religious excess, deception and hypocrisy, teaching and learning in the Lord's way, and more.
Time stamps:

- "Mental Hooks" in scripture study - 2:55

- Historical background of D&C 49 - 12:05

- Study of D&C 49 - 37:10

- Historical background of D&C 50 - 1:24:02

- Study of D&C 50 - 1:34:17

Doctrine and Covenants 46-48: "The Best Gifts" Apr 28, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 46-48, revelations about church meetings and spiritual gifts, the office of Church historian, and the settlement of the Saints moving to Ohio. This lesson focuses on "visitors welcome," a winking God, gifts of the Spirit, history, saving money, and more.

Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 46 - 3:35

- Study of D&C 47 - 1:14:37

- Study of D&C 48 - 1:23:09

Doctrine and Covenants 45: "They That Are Wise" Apr 21, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 45, a revelation about the Second Coming and the New Jerusalem. This lesson focuses on enduring falsehoods and foolishness, Christ as our defense attorney, God's reasoning and wisdom, the Lord's promises in troubling times, the passive voice, gathering around the globe, and more.

Doctrine and Covenants 41-44: "My Law" Apr 15, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 41-44, revelations about the office of Bishop, the Law of Consecration (and other laws of the gospel), the Second Coming, and the need for conferences of the Church. This lesson focuses on unity and diversity, purity of heart, the Lord's perspective on economics, capitalism and communism, faith to be healed, the Lord's "snooze bar," and more.
Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 41 - 2:25

- Historical background of D&C 42

- 39:26 - Study of D&C 42 - 45:37

- Study of the Law of Consecration - 1:15:29

- Study of D&C 43 - 2:25:20

- Study of D&C 44 - 2:52:25

Doctrine and Covenants 37-40: "Be One" Apr 09, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 37-40, revelations about gathering to Ohio, preparing to receive the Law of Consecration, and the promise (and subsequent broken promise) of James Covel. This lesson focuses on inconvenient sacrifices, consecration and the endowment of power, secret enemies and gradual destruction, materialism, oneness, commitment, pruning, and more.

Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 37 - 5:04

- Study of D&C 38 - 22:25

- Study of D&C 39 - 1:46:41

- Study of D&C 40 - 2:17:04

Doctrine and Covenants 30-36: "Preach My Gospel" Apr 05, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 30-36, a series of revelations calling several individuals to a variety of missions. This lesson focuses on fears, family burdens, missionary blessings, true empathy, identifying those who are prepared for the gospel, "threshing" the nations, the Joseph Smith Translation, being bound by covenants, and more.

Time stamps:

- Study of D&C 30 - 6:17

- Study of D&C 31 - 31:34

- Study of D&C 32 - 1:13:41

- Study of D&C 33 - 1:32:30

- Study of D&C 34 - 1:59:51

- Study of D&C 35 - 2:12:32

- Study of D&C 36 - 3:09:33

Easter Message 2021 Mar 25, 2021

After describing two of my most meaningful Easters, I explain the addition of experiences, subtraction of Spirit, multiplication of agonies, and division of soul that make up what Elder Neal A. Maxwell called "the awful arithmetic of the Atonement." What did Jesus Christ's ordeal in the Garden of Gethsemane entail for Him? Please join me for a special re-release of Unshaken's most popular early episode, a special Easter message that combines scripture, art, and music in order to unfold the Savior's ordeal in Gethsemane. (To see the artwork that accompanies the music at the end, check out the video version on the Unshaken YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/unshaken). Happy Easter!

Doctrine and Covenants 29: "The Hour Is Nigh" Mar 18, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 29, a revelation to Joseph Smith and a small group of Elders who asked about the Second Coming and the Gathering of Israel. This lesson focuses on Second Coming "contraries," Christ's "arm of mercy," the poetic justice of the Signs of the Times, the Resurrection and Judgment, the Law of Conservation of Mass, the Fall of Adam, raising children, and more.

Approximate time stamps:

- Second Coming "Contraries" - 2:11

- Historical context for D&C 29 - 27:03

- Study of D&C 29 - 31:27

- Signs of the Times (D&C 29:9) - 52:09

- Creation and Fall (D&C 29:31) - 1:40:02

- Little Children (D&C 29:46) - 2:06:49

Doctrine and Covenants 27-28: "The Keys of My Kingdom" Mar 11, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 27-28, a revelation to Joseph Smith about the sacrament, and a revelation to Oliver Cowdery about false inspiration. This lesson focuses on expanding revelation, the difference between what matters and what doesn't, the Second Coming Sacrament Meeting at Adam-ondi-Ahman, keyholders in God's Kingdom, the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood, the armor of God, tyranny vs. anarchy, and more.

(Sorry for the poor audio! I used the same equipment and had the same set-up as the last few times, so I don't know what happened here. Curse my technological ineptitude!)

Approximate time stamps (in minutes):

- Historical context - 0-15

- Study of D&C 27 - 15:26

- Study of armor of God in D&C 27 - 1:11:02

- Study of D&C 28 - 1:36:16

Doctrine and Covenants 23-26: "Sons and Daughters In My Kingdom" Mar 04, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 23-26, revelations given to various individuals, including Joseph Smith's wife Emma, seeking to know the Lord's will for themselves. This lesson focuses on patriarchal (and priesthood) blessings, formal and informal "callings," knowing what to do with our time, balancing the temporal and spiritual, gender roles and priorities, sacred music, and more.

Approximate time stamps (in minutes):

- Background on Patriarchal Blessings: 0-6

- Study of D&C 23: 6-45

- Study of D&C 26: 45-1:01

- Study of D&C 24: 1:01-1:46

- Study of D&C 25: 1:46-end

Doctrine and Covenants 20-22: "The Rise of the Church of Christ" Feb 25, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 20-22, revelations concerning the organization of the Church of Christ on April 6, 1830. This lesson focuses on the "spiritual/religious" divide, systematic theology, justification vs. sanctification, the "T.U.L.I.P." of Calvinism, dead works vs. a living Church, and more.
Approximate time stamps (in minutes):
- Spiritual vs. Religious: 0-15
- Background of D&C 20: 15-21
- Study of D&C 20: 21-2:11
- Study of D&C 21: 2:11-2:38
- Study of D&C 22: 2:38-end

Doctrine and Covenants 18-19: "The Worth of Souls" Feb 19, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 18-19, revelations given to Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer (D&C 18) and to Martin Harris (D&C 19). This lesson focuses on human involvement in divine work, the worth of souls, how to identify an apostle, the nature of "endless punishment," the Savior's experience in Gethsemane, crying repentance, and more.
D&C 18 starts at the beginning and D&C 19 starts about an hour and 24 minutes in.

Doctrine and Covenants 14-17: "Stand as a Witness" Feb 11, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 14-17, revelations given to David, John, and Peter Whitmer, Jr., and to the Three Witnesses of the gold plates. This lesson focuses on being scattered in order to aid with the gathering, the relationship between God's work and God's gifts, seeking riches or wisdom, redundant revelation, the difference between the 3 Witnesses and the 8 Witnesses, and more.

Doctrine and Covenants 12-13; JS-H 1:66-75: "My Fellow Servants" Feb 03, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants section 12 (a revelation for Joseph Knight, Sr.) and section 13 in the context of Joseph Smith-History 1:66-75 (the account of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood). This lesson focuses on the word of God as a two-edged sword, reaping while the day lasts, the cause of Zion, protecting ourselves against priestcraft, the ministering of angels, the preparatory nature of Aaronic ordinances, real scripture study, and more.

Doctrine and Covenants 10-11: "Come Off Conqueror" Jan 29, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 10-11, a revelation given to Joseph Smith regarding the lost 116 pages, and another revelation intended for Hyrum Smith. This lesson focuses on the war in heaven transferred to earth, the woman (Church) nourished in the wilderness, Satan's plans to destroy the work of God, dehumanizing and demonizing, self-justification, seeking the Spirit, and much more.

Doctrine and Covenants 6-9: "The Spirit of Revelation" Jan 24, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 6-9, revelations given to Oliver Cowdery about the mission of John the Beloved, and the spirit of revelation. This lesson focuses on proving the contraries of head and heart, "tarrying" away from Jesus, learning to recognize the Lord's voice, seeking a further witness, and what to do when answers don't come. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

Doctrine and Covenants 5: "Desired a Witness" Jan 17, 2021

Part 3 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 3-5. Part 3 covers D&C 5 and focuses on wanting to know, tangible proof, knowledge & faith, personal testimony, and the erosion of trust. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

Doctrine and Covenants 4: "A Marvelous Work" Jan 15, 2021

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 3-5. Part 2 covers D&C 4 and focuses on the Lord's "marvelous" work; serving with heart, might, mind, and strength; being called and qualified; the Lord of the harvest; and developing divine attributes. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

Doctrine and Covenants 3: "My Work Shall Go Forth" Jan 14, 2021

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 3-5. Part 1 covers D&C 3 and focuses on the messiness of Church history, the loss of the 116 pages, God's unalterable aim, the persuasions of men, and the knowledge of a Savior. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

D&C 2; Joseph Smith History 1:27-65 - The Angel Moroni Jan 08, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith-History 1:27-65 (which includes the text of D&C 2), covering the visitations of the Angel Moroni. This lesson focuses on enduring God's absence, reclaiming the deluded, resurrected beings, Moroni's whirlwind scripture tour, keeping divine conversations going, and more.

Joseph Smith History 1:1-26 - The First Vision Jan 01, 2021

A verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26, the 1838 account of Joseph Smith's First Vision. This lesson focuses on visions and the difficulty of describing the ineffable, searching for truth, the mind and heart, dehumanizing and demonizing others, and holding fast to the things God knows that we know.

Doctrine and Covenants 1: "Hearken, O Ye People" Dec 28, 2020

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 1, the Lord's preface to His Book of Commandments. This lesson provides background on the Doctrine and Covenants, including its origin and canonization, and focuses on the voice of the Lord, falling off either side of the covenant path, the limitations of human language, the "true and living" Church, and polarization in the last days. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

Moroni 10 Dec 10, 2020

A verse-by-verse study of Moroni 10, Moroni's final words of exhortation to his latter-day readers. This lesson focuses on simple impressions, the merciful Messiah, divine epistemology, spiritual gifts, and perfection in Christ. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Moroni 7-9 part 2 (Moroni 8-9) Dec 06, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Moroni 7-9, which records a series of messages from the prophet Mormon. Part 2 covers Moroni 8-9 and focuses on dealing with disputation, being bold or overbearing, little children, anger or indifference, and obedience to the unenforceable. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Moroni 7-9 part 1 (Moroni 7) Dec 05, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Moroni 7-9, which records a series of messages from the prophet Mormon. Part 1 covers Moroni 7 and focuses on the gift of a calling, sufficient hope, peaceable followers, the way to judge, and Faith, Hope, & Charity. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Christmas Condescension Dec 01, 2020

A special Christmas episode of Unshaken, which draws parallels between Christmas and Easter, and focuses on the incarnation and condescension of Christ, the symbolism behind Mary's sacrifice of turtledoves, the Savior's dual nature, empathy, and the throne of grace.

Moroni 1-6 Nov 27, 2020

A verse-by-verse study of Moroni 1-6, which includes various items of instruction from Moroni to his latter-day readers. This lesson focuses on the cause of Christ, the Holy Ghost, the Priesthood, the Sacrament, and the Church. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Ether 12-15 part 3 (Ether 13-15) Nov 21, 2020

Part 3 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 12-15, which recounts the ministry of Ether and the downfall of the Jaredite civilization. Part 3 covers Ether 13-15 and focuses on being unwearied and unrestrained, the New Jerusalem, refusing to repent, the stench of sin, and unrighteous reflexes. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Ether 12-15 part 2 (Ether 12:22-41) Nov 20, 2020

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 12-15, which recounts the ministry of Ether and the downfall of the Jaredite civilization. Part 2 covers the second half of Ether 12 and focuses on working with weakness, speech vs. writing, weakness and weaknesses, sufficient grace, and seeking Jesus. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Ether 12-15 part 1 (Ether 12:1-22) Nov 19, 2020

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 12-15, which recounts the ministry of Ether and the downfall of the Jaredite civilization. Part 1 covers Ether 12:1-22 and focuses on the "Faith Hall of Fame," anchoring the soul, the trial of faith, the eye of faith, and seeing ourselves among the faithful. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Ether 6-11 part 2 (Ether 8-11) Nov 13, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 6-11, which recounts the arrival of the Jaredites at the Promised Land and the reigns of the kings that followed. Part 2 covers Ether 8-11 and focuses on secret combinations, manipulation, seeking power and getting gain, building up a broken people, and prophets in the land. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Ether 6-11 part 1 (Ether 6-7) Nov 12, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 6-11, which recounts the arrival of the Jaredites at the Promised Land and the reigns of the kings that followed. Part 1 covers Ether 6-7 and focuses on passing through Vanity Fair, training wheels to faith, "furious winds," diving beneath the waves, and steps toward destruction. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Ether 1-5 part 2 (Ether 3-5) Nov 06, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 1-5, which recounts the departure of the Jaredites from the Tower of Babel and the theophany of the Brother of Jared. Part 2 covers Ether 3-5 and focuses on inviting the Light, rending the veil, faith & knowledge, record & interpreters, and three witnesses. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Ether 1-5 part 1 (Ether 1-2) Nov 05, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 1-5, which recounts the departure of the Jaredites from the Tower of Babel and the theophany of the Brother of Jared. Part 1 covers Ether 1-2 and focuses on lessons from Babel, the meaning of "Jared," the Promised Land, forgetting to pray, and why God sometimes makes life harder rather than easier. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Mormon 7-9 part 2 (Mormon 9) Oct 30, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Mormon 7-9, which recounts the end of Mormon's writings and the beginning of Moroni's. Part 2 covers Mormon 9 and focuses on agnosticism and faith, feeling infinitely underdressed, a God of miracles, accessing an unknown language, and hoping against hope. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Mormon 7-9 part 1 (Mormon 7-8) Oct 29, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Mormon 7-9, which recounts the end of Mormon's writings and the beginning of Moroni's. Part 1 covers Mormon 7-8 and focuses on the remnant of Israel, mutual reinforcement between the Bible and Book of Mormon, the fall of the Nephites, scriptural imperfections, and speaking into the future. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Mormon 1-6 part 2 (Mormon 3-6) Oct 24, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Mormon 1-6, which recounts the life and leadership of Mormon. Part 2 covers Mormon 3-6 and focuses on fortifying the line of defense; Mormon's reasons for writing; sail, anchor, and helm; the last stand, and Mormon's lament. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Mormon 1-6 part 1 (Mormon 1-2) Oct 23, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Mormon 1-6, which recounts the life and leadership of Mormon. Part 1 covers Mormon 1-2 and focuses on the parallels between Armageddon and Gog & Magog, being "quick to observe," stepping backward to move forward, godly sorrow, and "tasting" the goodness of Jesus. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi 1 part 2 (4 Nephi 1) Oct 18, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi 1, which recounts the conclusion of the ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites and its long-term aftermath. Part 2 covers 4 Nephi 1 and focuses on the mini-Millennium, rebuilding or relocating, the end and the return of -ites, relativism, and the descent into destruction. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi 1 part 1 (3 Nephi 27-30) Oct 17, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi 1, which recounts the conclusion of the ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites and its long-term aftermath. Part 1 covers 3 Nephi 27-30 and focuses on becoming a Zion people, the name of the Church, the Father's work, the Three Nephites, and the invitation to the Gentiles. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

The Awful Arithmetic of the Atonement Oct 15, 2020

What did Jesus Christ's ordeal in the Garden of Gethsemane entail? Join Jared Halverson for an audio rebroadcast of a special Easter episode as he weaves scripture, art, and music together in order to unfold "the awful arithmetic of the Atonement." The video version is available at https://youtu.be/R8yWtEldIoo.

Joseph Smith's Search for Truth (JS-Hist. 1:1-20) Oct 15, 2020

In this bicentennial year of the First Vision, President Russell M. Nelson invited us to "read afresh Joseph Smith’s account of the First Vision as recorded in the Pearl of Great Price." Join Jared Halverson as he takes President Nelson up on his invitation, through a verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith-History 1:1-20.

3 Nephi 20-26 part 2 (3 Nephi 22-26) Oct 10, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 20-26, which recounts the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites. Part 1 covers 3 Nephi 22-26and focuses on Isaiah chapters, feeling forsaken, blowing the bellows, the offering in righteousness, and expounding all scripture. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

3 Nephi 20-26 part 1 (3 Nephi 20-21) Oct 10, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 20-26, which recounts the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites. Part 1 covers 3 Nephi 20-21and focuses on "pre-enacting" the Gathering, the threshingfloor, iron horns and brass hooves, "Go Time," and the Father's Work. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

3 Nephi 17-19 part 2 (3 Nephi 18-19) Oct 10, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 17-19, which recounts the ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites. Part 1 covers 3 Nephi 18-19 and focuses on the sanctity of the sacrament, the ark or the covenant, the power of the Holy Ghost, prayers of at-one-ment, and transfigurations.

3 Nephi 17-19 part 1 (3 Nephi 17) Oct 10, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 17-19, which recounts the ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites. Part 1 covers 3 Nephi 17 and focuses on inspiration overload, wanting the Lord to tarry with us, concern for caregivers, recognizing the "little ones," and the compassion of Christ.

3 Nephi 12-16 part 3 (3 Nephi 15-16) Oct 10, 2020

Part 3 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 12-16, which recounts the ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites. Part 3 covers 3 Nephi 15-16 and focuses on constancy amid change, covenant continuity, "other sheep," exclusivity and inclusivity, and role reversals in the gathering of Israel.

3 Nephi 12-16 part 2 (3 Nephi 13-14) Oct 10, 2020

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 12-16, which recounts the ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites. Part 1 covers 3 Nephi 13-14, completing the Savior's Sermon at the Temple, and focuses on purifying our motives, the Lord's Prayer, scriptural flexibility, righteous judgment, and coming to know Christ.

3 Nephi 12-16 part 1 (3 Nephi 12) Oct 10, 2020

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 12-16, which recounts the ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites. Part 1 covers 3 Nephi 12 and focuses on "ascending" the Beatitudes, Salt and Light, destroying or fulfilling, raising the bar, and becoming perfected in Christ.

3 Nephi 8-11 part 2 (3 Nephi 11) Oct 10, 2020

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 8-11, which recounts the signs of Christ's death and His appearance among the Nephites. Part 2 covers 3 Nephi 11 and focuses on gathering in "Bountiful," hearing God's voice, the will of the Father, diversity & devotion, and the doctrine of Christ.

3 Nephi 8-11 part 1 (3 Nephi 8-10) Oct 10, 2020

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of 3 Nephi 8-11, which recounts the signs of Christ's death and His appearance among the Nephites. Part 1 covers 3 Nephi 8-10 and focuses on doubt and disputation, the symbolism of the "great and terrible" days of destruction, the earth's empathy, the devil's laughter, and the Lord's "wings." Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!