Episode Title: Moses 1 & Abraham 3 — Identity, Glory, and the God Who Reveals
Hosts: Susan Petersen & Cindy Madsen
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Scripture Study Podcast, Susan Petersen and Cindy Madsen explore Moses 1 and Abraham 3, two foundational temple texts that frame the story of creation and humanity’s divine identity. Drawing from Come, Follow Me, modern prophets, and biblical scholarship, they discuss premortal existence, patriarchal blessings, covenant identity, and the meaning of God’s glory. Through themes of mountains, temples, and divine presence, listeners are invited to see themselves as known, loved children of God with a divine destiny.
Key Takeaway
Moses 1 and Abraham 3 teach that before creation, before commandments, and before covenant obligations, God reveals identity. We are His children, known and loved, invited into His presence, and transformed by His glory as we walk the covenant path back to Him.
Episode Timestamps
00:05 – Welcome to the Scripture Study Podcast
Susan Petersen and Cindy Madsen introduce the podcast as a midweek Bible boost.
00:20 – Today’s Texts: Moses 1 & Abraham 3
Overview of the lesson and encouragement to study these chapters repeatedly.
00:47 – The Pearl of Great Price Explained
Where to find Moses and Abraham and how anyone can access them.
01:13 – Come, Follow Me Introduction
Big framing questions: Who is God? Who are we? What is God’s work?
01:47 – Premortal Life and the Vision of Abraham
Understanding existence before the world was.
02:01 – Why the Book of Moses Begins Differently
Moses’ vision as context for the creation story.
02:56 – How the Books of Moses and Abraham Came Forth
Joseph Smith, translation, and revelation.
03:42 – Recommended Resources
04:29 – The Importance of Context
Why historical and spiritual context matters in scripture study.
05:35 – “As a Child of God, I Have a Divine Destiny”
President Russell M. Nelson on understanding identity.
05:52 – Patriarchal Blessings and Divine Identity
Personal experiences illustrating God’s love and individual worth.
07:53 – Lineage, Covenant, and Abraham’s Seed
How covenant identity connects us to Abraham.
08:31 – Patriarchal Blessings as a Sacred Gift
A “page from the book of your possibilities.”
09:31 – Covenant Blessings and Knowing Who You Are
Identity as a foundational blessing.
09:47 – How Identity Shapes Our Decisions
Why knowing who you are changes everything.
09:59 – Personal Scripture Study and Patriarchal Blessings
Seeing parallels between Moses 1 and modern revelation.
10:40 – Moses, Abraham, and Genesis as Temple Texts
Preparing us to return to God’s presence.
11:20 – Reading Moses 1: God Speaks to Moses
Seeing God face to face on a high mountain.
12:18 – Three Key Themes: Mountains, Glory, Identity
The framework for understanding Moses 1.
12:26 – Mountains as Temples
Insights from John Walton and ancient Near Eastern thought.
13:12 – Eden as the Holy Mountain of God
Ezekiel, Eden, and sacred space.
14:19 – God’s Presence and Sacred Mountains
Zion, the temple, and divine dwelling places.
14:52 – Water Flowing from Eden
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