Bryce Dunford - Podcast Details

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Talking Scripture Ep 354 | Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 12-18)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the The Old Testament.(04:27) Bryce breaks down the Old Testament into nine time periods.(09:41) Canonization and the creation of the Greek Septuagint. The authors of the New Testament quoted the Greek version of the Old Testament. The version that Jesus used is unknown.(13:01) The Old Testament is not one book written by a single author. It is an anthology of books written over centuries by individuals. Later authors sometimes rejected and edited earlier authors. Remnants remain that multiple Gods participated in the cr...

2026-01-072h 00

Talking Scripture Ep 286 | Helaman 13-16, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 9-15)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:05) Blind guides lead people on snipe hunts. When we lay hold on the things that bring eternal happiness they will be never become “slippery.” (14:45) C.S. Lewis discussed the difference between being in love versus a more majestic, long-lasting love.(17:35) Samuel’s warnings parallel words from an older Egyptian text called The Instruction of Amenemope.(26:21) Why signs are given by Samuel. Even with great signs we still have to choose to follow Christ.(30:13) The sign of light at Jes...

2024-09-041h 06

Talking Scripture Ep 285 | Helaman 7-12, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 2-8)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) The book of Helaman is a pattern for our day.(02:55) Modern-day secret combinations.(05:34) The Mahan Principle.(07:49) Secret combinations are identified in D&C 89. Slavery is also a secret combination. Qodesh, the Hebrew word for holiness, suggest that saints should be different, set apart for God’s work.(16:29) Prophets see through the secrets.(19:58) After Nephi gives a sign proving his message, he is left alone. Isaiah’s call narrative and Mormon’s lament have similar messages.(27:10) Nephi receives the Sealing Power in Chapter 10...

2024-08-281h 09

Talking Scripture Ep 284 | Helaman 1-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (August 26-September 1)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:48) Helaman’s conflict “in the very center” parallels our day.(16:52) Nephi and Lehi preach with power and convert 8,000 of the occupying forces as well as the dissenters.(20:29) The prophet’s face is seen in the middle of the darkness. The preaching of the word is more powerful than weapons.(25:15) In the midst of war, the gospel is the answer. Successful families are built on true principles.(27:36) Aminidab’s name may have Hebrew roots.(30:29) Nephi and Lehi in prison w...

2024-08-2152 min

Talking Scripture Ep 283 | Alma 53-63, Come Follow Me 2024 (August 19-25)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:37) Qualities of modern-day stripling warriors. Faith is a choice.(09:42) Choose to follow the prophet.(11:44) Commit to obey with exactness in all patience and faith.(14:26) Have a connection with parents and leaders.(16:36) The adversary is a master of chaos.(17:49) Have courage to do what is right, not what is popular.(20:13) The fog of war. How do you Kill 11 Million People?(27:26) Be active and true; sober and balanced.(29:30) Hold on to the promises and have f...

2024-08-141h 06

Talking Scripture Ep 282 | Alma 43-52, Come Follow Me 2024 (August 12-18)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) A brief overview of all 20 of the war chapters contained in Alma.(15:34) When is conflict justified? If you want the Lord’s help you need the right attitude, motive, and must not retaliate or seek revenge.(35:46) God will support, keep, and preserve us, so long as we are faithful unto Him.(40:45) In 1 Nephi 14, Nephi sees a massive spiritual war in the last days where the saints are contending with an innumerable host. The formula for winning the war is connection with God. He will giv...

2024-08-071h 23

Talking Scripture Ep 281 | Alma 39-42, Come Follow Me 2024 (August 5-11)→ Watch Mike’s video on Judgement and the Afterlife in Alma 40-42 | Ep 280 → Watch Ep 281 on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) Alma demonstrates a pattern for how we can guide our children with love when they make mistakes.(03:05) The road to transgression starts with compromise.(07:02) A caution about always seeking to be the exception.(10:09) Rooster moments.(13:00) Bad decisions result in pain.(16:17) Moses 4 is a pattern for avoiding temptation.(20:44) Suffer not yourself to be led. An invitation to make active choices.(22:18) Surround yourself with support. Don’t hide...

2024-07-311h 07

Talking Scripture Ep 279 | Alma 36-38, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 29-August 4)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) Alma’s letters to his sons remind us how to parent our children one-by-one. Bear testimony, lead by example, teach scripture, bring them to Christ, and sincerely praise.(12:54) Shiblon is steady and good. Seek to be a high yield, low maintenance member of the church.(18:58) Alma recounts his torment and horror of facing God in his many sins, but then the Atonement of Christ helped him to see light and experience great joy.(26:54) Elder Holland teaches about justification and sanctification.(30:15) Alma 36 is a beauti...

2024-07-241h 03

Talking Scripture Ep 278 | Alma 32-35, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 22-28)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:03) Alma describes the phases of a testimony and explains four ways of knowing spiritual truths. SEED acronym.(25:59) Negligence of the tree.(30:49) If you nourish the tree, it will nourish you.(33:26) C.S. Lewis re-evaluates his beliefs when his wife dies.(38:57) The Brass Plates represent a northern prophetic tradition. Both Zenock and Zenos were edited out of the Hebrew Bible. Jesus is mostly missing from our Old Testament today.(49:01) Moses raises a serpent as a type. God ha...

2024-07-171h 11

Talking Scripture Ep 277 | Alma 30-31, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 15-21)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) Strategies for those who have loved ones who are fighting against faith. First, learn to recognize their tactics. (09:24) The arguments that anti-Christs make today can be defended.(20:58) Evidentiary equilibrium. There is no definitive evidence to prove or disprove God. Both approaches require a leap of faith. (26:02) Keep the performances of the church.(28:11) Having a testimony based on evidence is a defense against critical attacks.(29:59) Alma’s four reasons for believing in God.(32:47) The order of the universe, or the Anthropic Principl...

2024-07-101h 08

Talking Scripture Ep 276 | Alma 23-29, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 8-14)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Mike covers The Mosiah-First Translation in more detail in these videos: The Mosiah First Translation of the Book of MormonMike on the Overall Structure of the Book of Mormon → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(06:36) Being converted to the Lord and laying down weapons of rebellion.(11:50) The Anti-Nephi-Lehies bury their swords that they not be “stained.”(14:38) The pattern of the number seven in the structure of Alma.(20:42) The left-behinds. How to help those who get angry at converts.(24:49) D...

2024-07-031h 07

Talking Scripture Ep 275 | Alma 17-22, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 1-7)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:20) Ammon’s approach to missionary work.(14:00) Lamoni asks the golden question, “Who are you?” (Alma 18.18)(19:29) Aaron’s approach to missionary work.(23:25) Aaron is preaching to a more hardened group, the Amalekites and Amulonites.(25:13) Patience with people who choose another path. Likening Alma 17-22 to our day.(30:55) Offer our whole souls to God.(35:53) Find common ground when teaching truth. It is the Savior that converts.(41:20) Falling into trances in Alma 19 and 22. Some examples in the Biblical n...

2024-06-2656 min

Talking Scripture Ep 274 | Alma 13-16, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 24-30)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:14) Priesthood power can turn the city of Ammonihah around.(14:51) What the scriptures and extra biblical texts teach us about Melchizedek.(32:53) Alma’s interpretation of priesthood authority.(34:17) Be humble, obey, and submit. The Savior will bring us into His rest.(37:15) The problem of evil. Why does God allow good people to suffer? Two explanations are given.(46:58) Types of Jesus in this story.(50:15) Zeezrom lays sick with fever and believes Christ can heal him. He dedicates his life...

2024-06-1900 min

Talking Scripture Ep 273 | Alma 8-12, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 17-23)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:39) The power of increasing witnesses. The closer you are to someone, the more credible your testimony may affect them.(03:02) Amulek is a greater witness to the people of Ammonihah because he is one of them.(06:33) Zeezrom steps forward to trap Alma and Amulek in their words.(17:01) The earth as the final witness of Alma’s message.(21:54) The destruction of Ammoniah is described from two different viewpoints. An example of the complexity of the narrative.(26:03) The order of...

2024-06-1200 min

Talking Scripture Ep 272 | Alma 5-7, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 10-16)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of Alma’s two sermons.(01:26) The power of remembering helps rekindle the flame of testimony. (14:45) Alma invites us to imagine if judgement were today.(20:18) God extends an invitation to choose him as our shepherd so he can save us.(22:02) The distinction in Greek between being “born again” and “born from above.”(26:04) Ezra Taft Benson talks about Jesus changing our hearts.(30:31) President David O. McKay’s dream of the heavenly city.(32:49) Alma reveals the phenomenal truth of Christ’s infinite atonement...

2024-06-0500 min

Talking Scripture Ep 271 | Mosiah 29-Alma 4, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 3-9)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=-23v1NXKQdQ → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/05/mosiah-29-alma-4-podcast-ep-271-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) The Amlicites marked themselves. How we mark ourselves today.(13:14) The collective view of punishment in the Bible.(20:08) Skins, curses, and marks.(25:41) We are all alike unto God.(27:32) In the midst of adversity you can still have peace.(29:05) Mormon explains how we should view everyone as equals.(31:16) The philosophy of Nehor.(34:41) Nehor’s ignominious death.(37:08) Antichrists don’t agree with each other...

2024-05-2900 min

Talking Scripture Ep 270 | Mosiah 25-28, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 27-June 2)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(03:28) The prayers from Alma’s father made a difference in his conversion.(05:52) God remembers all His children.(10:40) Justification and sanctification in Christ. Alma’s experience typified both.(18:27) Alma was snatched by Jesus in Mosiah 27.29 and Alma 26.17.(23:40) The purpose of Church discipline.(33:20) A pattern for solving problems the Lord’s way.(36:09) The transition from a monarchy to a system of judges. Principles of good government.(38:55) Striking the balance between rights and responsibilities. → Bryce Dunford’...

2024-05-2200 min

Talking Scripture Ep 269 | Mosiah 18-24, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 20-26)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=ZjoV3BvZRfg → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/04/mosiah-18-24-podcast-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(06:33) Alma’s message is one of healing. Repentance, redemption, and faith correct our mistakes.(14:26) Alma is haunted by his past. Beware of “the switch”.(18:40) The Hebrew root for the word comforter in Isaiah 40.1-5 can be seen to understand how John 14.26 depicts the Holy Spirit, giving us courage and confidence. We explore how this relates to the Pre-Earth Heavenly Council. (24:24) Every valley...

2024-05-1549 min

Talking Scripture Ep 268 | Mosiah 11-17, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 13-19)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=ifOlF2Wrw50 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/04/mosiah-11-17-podcast-ep-268-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(07:55) How to take “Noah blinders” off. (10:18) Abinadi teaches how Jesus is both the Father and the Son.(16:59) Like Jesus, Alma yields to the will of the Father.(22:32) The priests of Noah try to discredit the prophet Abinadi.(28:20) Abinadi challenges Noah’s right to rule.(36:21) Getting the law written in our hearts instead of just going through the motions....

2024-05-0854 min

Talking Scripture Ep 267 | Mosiah 7-10, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 6-12)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=I9v8Qn_dxQ4 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/01/mosiah-7-10-podcast-ep-267-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(05:40) Limhi’s story.(07:10) Remembering past experiences with God invites revelation.(09:09) There remaineth an effectual struggle to be made. Personal change brings deliverance in the Lord’s timing.(13:35) The people of Limhi are not immediately delivered.(16:05) The Lord sent Ammon.(19:02) We all experience different forms of bondage.(21:05) Not everyone has the same journey in Mosiah, but they a...

2024-05-011h 04

Talking Scripture Ep 266 | Mosiah 4-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 29-May 5)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=tHJZNnwma-4 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/mosiah-4-6-podcast-ep-266-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) We can depend on the greatness of God.(08:47) King Benjamin stresses the importance of our covenant to take upon us the name of Christ.(16:47) Our three fathers. We will be called the children of Christ. (20:30) A new name.(25:25) Following light and truth will eventually lead all seekers to Jesus. There is no other way. The Lord will judge us based on what light and knowledge we hav...

2024-04-2436 min

Talking Scripture Ep 265 | Mosiah 1-3, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 22-28)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=tmeF-MTFm1k → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/mosiah-1-3-podcast-ep-265-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) Remembering the greatness of God and showing Him gratitude helps us avoid pride, sin, and pain.(04:08) The setting of King Benjamin’s address was most likely the Fall Festival (Sukkot), a feast outlined in the Pentateuch.(11:10) King Benjamin encourages us to serve one another.(18:34 ) A series of chiastic parallels in Mosiah 2.17-19.(20:20) The pride cycle. (22:43) The parable of the cat by James E. Talmage...

2024-04-1949 min

Talking Scripture Ep 264 | Mosiah Overview, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 22-28)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=t2nff8iQfFM → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/mosiah-overview-podcast-ep-264-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) The stories in Mosiah are not in chronological order. An important theme in the book of Mosiah is Noah blindness. (05:14) Noah blindness confuses us about who our true friends are.(20:36) King Benjamin’s address emphasizes the greatness of God.(25:23) Abinadi’s message is that Jesus will heal us.(27:07) Alma’s message is that God will forgive.(30:16) The whole book of Mosiah is a chiastic text. The ap...

2024-04-1749 min

Talking Scripture Ep 263 | Enos – Words of Mormon, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 15-21)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=dDDHVj8ObnQ → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/enos-jarom-omni-words-of-mormon-podcast-ep-263-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) Enos reminds us that what you teach your children really matters. Prayer can be a wrestle between what we desire and what we need.(09:05) Enos is familiar with the Law of Moses.(13:31) Jarom teaches that righteousness is more important than any weapon.(14:43) In the book of Omni we learn about the Mulekites. Multiple models are presented to explain their loss of language. The lack of scripture impacted their...

2024-04-1039 min

Talking Scripture Ep 262 | Jacob 5-7, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 8-14)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=fDFTF6xFtN8 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/jacob-5-7-podcast-ep-262-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of Zenos’ Allegory of the Olive Tree.(02:08) The question that preceded the allegory can be found in Jacob 4.16-18. How can Christ ever become the Messiah of the people who rejected him?(07:41) A personal application. We are plucked, grafted, and placed.(16:18) What could I have done more for my vineyard?(18:57) The history of the House of Israel and early Christianity contains many accounts...

2024-04-031h 03

Talking Scripture Ep 261 | Jacob 1-4, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 1-7)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=t9cjgZ6q-bg → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/jacob-1-4-podcast-ep-260-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) Jacob is weighed down with anxiety for the welfare of his people. He was commanded by the Lord to deliver his message.(05:39) The group led by Lehi may have been part of a more extensive society native to the region.(09:10) Costliness of apparel demonstrated wealth and power in the Nephite culture.(10:28) Pride begins when we think that we have more than others, assume that we are...

2024-03-271h 28

Talking Scripture Ep 259 | 2 Nephi 31-33, Come Follow Me 2024 (March 18-24)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=pNiQRWmvAQ0 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/2-nephi-31-33-podcast-ep-259-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) Nephi describes the doctrine of Christ.(12:13) The gospel of Christ is abundantly illustrated throughout scripture.(13:08) We qualify for salvation, we don’t earn it. Salvation is a gift the Savior gives to all who receive Him.(17:47) Nephi focuses on baptism, which is a promise of our covenant to follow Jesus Christ. (26:33) Receiving the Holy Ghost sanctifies us. Justification events help us gain assurance that we are on t...

2024-03-1353 min

Talking Scripture Ep 257 | 2 Nephi 26-30, Come Follow Me 2024 (March 11-17)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=wqOVdxycDUQ → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/2-nephi-26-30-podcast-ep-257-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(03:46) Nephi gives advice to us, his latter-day audience.(06:40) A book will be delivered to an unlearned man. Like many of Isaiah’s words, this prophecy can be fulfilled in different ways.(08:59) Prevailing false ideas of our day include the belief that there is no God, or that God has already done his work and is not involved in our lives. Balance is requi...

2024-03-0646 min

Talking Scripture Ep 256 | 2 Nephi 20-25, Come Follow Me 2024 (March 4-10)→ Watch Mike’s 6 Minute Overview of 2 Nephi 20-25 with pictures and maps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=USXH7A_vmx0 → Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=d5ydNvuXf_4 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/2-nephi-20-25-podcast-ep-256-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(06:33) Hezekiah’s stand against the Assyrian army invites us to have courage to hold to what is right, no matter how formidable the enemy is.(14:35) Isaiah predicts that “A Rod will come forth out of the Ste...

2024-02-2839 min

Talking Scripture Ep 255 | 2 Nephi 11-19, Come Follow Me 2024 (Feb 26-March 3)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=1AJ2v3i40RU → Watch our video detailing Isaiah’s call in 2 Nephi 16: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=ozGCpQbMXr4 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/2-nephi-11-19-podcast-ep-255-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(03:08) Three tips to help us understand and find more relevance in Isaiah. Tip #1: Liken. Isaiah’s writings can be likened to our current circumstances.(12:40) Tip #2: See it. Try to envision what Isaiah is portraying.(14:01) Tip #3: Know concerning the regions roun...

2024-02-2139 min

Talking Scripture Ep 254 | 2 Nephi 6-10, Come Follow Me 2024 (Feb 19-25)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=0u6hzdlR3n4 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/2-nephi-6-10-podcast-ep-254-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(03:37) Jacob sees the future struggles between the righteous and wicked. He quotes Isaiah, and explains that the Jews will return to Jerusalem following the Captivity. The Jews will reject Jesus, but will be gathered in the end. (10:40) Isaiah speaks of things that have been and shall be. The Lord works though patterns. Kings and queens as nursing fathers and mothers. (17...

2024-02-1457 min

Talking Scripture Ep 253 | 2 Nephi 3-5, Come Follow Me 2024 (Feb 12-18)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=W2IjAQWoLE8 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/2-nephi-3-5-podcast-ep-253-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(03:35) Joseph in Egypt prophesied of Joseph Smith, the Latter-Day Seer.(10:01) The Lord will be merciful to those who were not taught correct principles. Lehi explains this to Laman and Lemuel’s children.(18:19) Nephi glories in the goodness of God.(24:24) Different ways to understand the cursing depicted in 2 Nephi 5:21. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps...

2024-02-0731 min

Talking Scripture Ep 252 | 2 Nephi 1-2, Come Follow Me 2024 (Feb 5-11)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=FGdas62wspQ → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/2-nephi-1-2-podcast-ep-252-show-notes/t → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(03:45) The book of 2 Nephi contains the writings of four prophets who have seen Jesus.(07:02) Lehi exhorts Laman and Lemuel to awake and rise from the dust and to choose righteousness.(19:35) Redemption comes through the Holy Messiah. The Fall brought about opposition and happiness. We are free to choose liberty and eternal life through the great Mediator.(30:47) The very name o...

2024-01-3135 min

Talking Scripture Ep 251 | 1 Nephi 16-22, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 29-Feb 4)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=VdyqNyV-8UA → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/1-nephi-16-22-podcast-ep-251-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(04:21) Nephi’s positive attitude contributes to who he becomes. He breaks his bow and makes a new one.(07:32) Ishmael’s death causes many in the family to murmur.(15:23) Nephi possesses the accoutrements of kingship, which may help demonstrate that he and his successors have the right to rule. The sword of Laban, the Brass Plates, and the Liahona may be associated...

2024-01-241h 02

Talking Scripture Ep 250 | 1 Nephi 11-15, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 22-28)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=sVto7kh6SN4 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/01/1-nephi-11-15-podcast-ep-250-show-notes/ Nephi saw the same vision as John. Learn more in our series on The Book of Revelation:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?embed=no&list=PLgXif-dHAI41XIxpKuCiU6QsSU1a-dm-E → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(04:49) Nephi sees in vision the birth of Jesus, the Savior of the World. Jesus’ condescension is evidence that God loves us.(13:21 Nephi sees in vision the coming of Jesus Ch...

2024-01-1743 min

Talking Scripture Ep 249 | 1 Nephi 6-10, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 15-21)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=2YZnDcpT08E → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/1-nephi-6-10-podcast-ep-249-show-notes/ → Time Stamps:(00:00) An overview of chapters 5-6.(06:50) There are five major images in Lehi’s dream, starting with the Tree of Life and its fruit.(10:05) The building is a false imitation of true happiness.(11:58) The mist obscures the love of God.(13:00) The river can sweep us away.(14:24) The iron rod will help lead us to the Tree of Life.(18:56) There are three paths – forbidden, strange, a...

2024-01-1047 min

Talking Scripture Ep 248 | 1 Nephi 1-5, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 8-14)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=CS_ETDYDj9o → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/1-nephi-1-5-podcast-ep-248-show-notes/ → Watch Mike’s video on the Jewish apostasy with Hayden and Jackson Paul, Episode 230: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=zbkw0xEYBXI → Watch Mike’s video on the Jewish apostasy with Dave Butler, Episode 73: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=KxLvyyEWWZQ → A short video about the 5 parallels between Nephi and King David: https://www.youtube.com/@talkingscripture/shorts → Time Stamps:(00:00) An ov...

2024-01-0343 min

Talking Scripture Ep 247 | Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 1-7)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=-_jCKj6LeDM → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/ep-28-introductory-pages-of-the-book-of-mormon-come-follow-me-2020-dec-30-jan-5-2/ → Time Stamps:(00:00) An overview of the introductory pages.(10:56) Jesus is the Christ and He will manifest himself to all.(18:00) Method of translation.(29:27) Unique doctrines of Christ that come to us only through the Book of Mormon.(35:01) The Three Witnesses.(40:21) Will you be a witness? Experiment with the word and give place for it to enlarge your soul. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes ar...

2023-12-2745 min

Talking Scripture Ep 246 | Mike on the Overall Structure of the Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 1-7)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=I1AwrDddk24 → Detailed Show Notes: http://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/31/a-brief-explanation-about-the-book-of-mormon/ → Mike covers The Mosiah-First Translation in more detail in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=q8yyTYUSY04 → Timestamps:(00:00) Who was Mormon and why is this book named after him? Scripture is a combination of both heavenly and mortal work.(08:26) The background and overall time period of the Book of Mormon. Lehi leaves Jerusalem around 600 BC and taught that the Messiah would be slain and rise from the dead...

2023-12-2045 min

Talking Scripture Ep 245 | Revelation 19-22, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 25-31)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=-SpSPNnwb2g Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this final episode on Revelation, we look at Chapters 19-22 and discuss the two feasts: The Marriage Supper of the Lamb and The Supper of the Great God. The Marriage Supper of The Lamb represents the reunion of God and his people, a coming home foretold throughout the scriptures. We learn more about the symbolism of the great city, the Holy Jerusalem, descending from heaven, depicted as a golden cube or th...

2023-12-1328 min

Talking Scripture Ep 244 | Revelation 17-18, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 25-31)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=Vlv-t_kw5Cs Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we talk about Chapters 17-18, where John is shown the rapid fall of Babylon. The Saints are cautioned against chasing “all things dainty” and missing the real meaning of life. Peace is found by following the Savior. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/revelation-17-18-babylon-the-great-and-her-fall/ → Commentary on the Seven Kings of Revelation 7: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/the-seven-kings/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www...

2023-12-1221 min

Talking Scripture Ep 243 | Revelation 14-16, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17 & 25-31)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we focus on Chapters 14-16, where the Saints will sing the Song of Redeeming Love. We see again that the Lord makes every effort and warning to save mankind. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-16-16-another-way-to-look-at-armageddon/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spot...

2023-12-1024 min

Talking Scripture Ep 242 | Revelation 13, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we explore Chapter 13. We examine the Sea and Land Beasts, and discuss how they imitate Jesus Christ. We also discuss John’s use of the number 666 and the Mark of the Beast. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-13-the-dragon-two-beasts-and-the-mark/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Goog...

2023-12-0926 min

Talking Scripture Ep 241 | Revelation 12, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we examine the events John sees in Chapter 12, including the pre-earth struggle between the dragon and the saints of God. The woman, who is a representation of the Church, flees into the wilderness and is nourished as the angry dragon continues his struggle against truth. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2017/05/revelation-12-the-woman-flees-into-the-wilderness/ → Extra Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-12-the-dragon-the-woman-and-the-child/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng ...

2023-12-0833 min

Talking Scripture Ep 240 | Revelation 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we turn to Chapter 11, the story of the two witnesses slain and resurrected in Jerusalem in the last days. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-11-the-two-witnesses-olive-trees-candle-sticks-slain/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 240 | Revelation 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (D...

2023-12-0720 min

Talking Scripture Ep 239 | Revelation 8-10, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. This episode explores Chapters 8-10, the opening of the Seventh Seal. John sees seven angels standing before God as they prepare to sound seven trumpets, ushering destruction upon the earth. In chapter 10, John is commanded to take a book from a mighty angel and to eat it. This book represents his calling to gather the scattered tribes of Israel to Christ. → Detailed Show Notes: http://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/4108/2019/12/14/revelation-8-10-the-seven-trumpets-and-the-little-book-interlude/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/ins...

2023-12-0631 min

Talking Scripture Ep 238 | Revelation 7, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we talk about Chapter 7. This chapter deals with the seal placed upon the righteous saints in the Last Days which protects them, just as the blood of the lamb from the book of Exodus protected the House of Israel. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-7-the-preservation-of-the-righteous-saints/ → More Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2018/07/what-is-going-on-in-revelation-72-4-with-the-144000/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute cla...

2023-12-0531 min

Talking Scripture Ep 237 | Revelation 5-6, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode our focus shifts to Chapters 5 and 6, where we delve into the John’s vision of the first five seals of the book. We explore the enhanced understanding that emerges when we interpret these chapters through the perspective of Jacob’s Allegory of the Olive Tree. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-5-6/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast app...

2023-12-0332 min

Talking Scripture Ep 236 | Revelation 4, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we look at Chapter 4, which is John’s entrance into the throne room of God. John’s description of God’s surroundings invite us to consider his character and priorities. This chapter contains themes sitting in the tradition of First Israelite Temple religion, with John entering into the council of God. Heber J. Grant had a similar experience where he had a glimpse into the heavenly council. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-4-gods-throne-and-the-character-of-god/ → Enroll...

2023-12-0324 min

Talking Scripture Ep 235 | Revelation 3, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we turn our attention to Chapter 3, discussing the letters sent to the seven churches, along with the profound imagery of the Savior standing at the door and knocking. Additionally, we discuss the concepts of theosis or divinization, examining their significance in Christian history. → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-3/ → Detailed Show Notes on the Book of Revelation and more information regarding the Book of the Dead: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation/ → Enroll i...

2023-12-0135 min

Talking Scripture Ep 234 | Revelation 2, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10)→ Watch on YouTube Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. This episode explores elements of Chapter 2, discussing the letters addressed to the seven churches, the biblical figure Balaam, and the enigmatic symbolism of the white stone. → Detailed Show Notes on the Book of Revelation: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation/ → More about Baalam: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2017/07/is-balaam-a-bad-guy-or-a-good-guy/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/

2023-11-3031 min

Talking Scripture Ep 233 | Revelation 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes on the Book of Revelation: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation/ Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. This episode focuses on Chapter 1, offering a deeper understanding of its symbolic language, including elements like the candlesticks, stars, keys, swords, and the vivid imagery of eyes like flames of fire and feet of brass. We’ll also explore how Revelation intersects with the writings of Nephi and Isaiah and examine its significant correlations with temple themes. → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institut...

2023-11-2927 min

Talking Scripture Ep 232 | Revelation Overview, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation/ We hope you enjoy this 14-episode series exploring the Book of Revelation! This first episode is an overview of the entire book. → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 232 | Revelation Overview, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

2023-11-2828 min

Talking Scripture Ep 231 | 1-3 John; Jude, Come Follow Me 2023 (Nov 27-Dec 3)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/11/1-3-john-jude/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – We become more like Christ when we love others. 09:52 – Traditions about John circulated in early Christian history. 3 Nephi 28 discusses how John was translated. 13:21 – John warns the faithful about being seduced by an Anti-Christ. He depicts Jesus as both human and divine. The extremes of Docetism and Adopti...

2023-11-2200 min

Talking Scripture Ep 229 | 1 and 2 Peter, Come Follow Me 2023 (November 20-26)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/08/1-2-peter-ep-229-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 05:25 – The mortal journey is fraught with challenges. 08:45 – Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the God of the Old Testament. 17:39 – The Saints are to be a peculiar people. 26:42 – The liturgical symbols of the stone and the tree in the Holy of...

2023-11-151h 23

Talking Scripture Ep 228 | James, Come Follow Me 2023 (November 13-19)→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/08/james-ep-228-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The historical background of the Epistle of James. 11:00 – James encourages us to have patience through trials. He teaches, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God” (James 1.5). He also challenges the wealthy to pay sufficient wages to those who work their land. We are all part of God’s fam...

2023-11-0859 min

Talking Scripture Ep 227 | Hebrews 7-13, Come Follow Me 2023 (November 6-12)→ Mike also covers Hebrews in Ep 226.2 VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/@talkingscripture → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/hebrews-7-13-ep-227-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of Hebrews 7-13. (04:03) Main themes in the book of Hebrews. (07:59) The superiority of the Melchizedek priesthood over the Aaronic Priesthood. (15:49) Through his righteous example, Melchizedek brought peace...

2023-11-012h 06

Talking Scripture Ep 226.1 | Hebrews 1-6, Come Follow Me 2023 (Oct 30-Nov 5)→ Watch on YouTube → Mike covers the same scripture block with two of his sons in Ep 226.2 VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/@talkingscripture → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/hebrews-1-6-ep-226-quotes-and-notes/ → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 09:46 – Hebrews 1-7 touches on three central themes: the superiority of Jesus over the Law of Moses, the call for the followe...

2023-10-251h 21

Talking Scripture Ep 225.1 | 1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 23-29)→ Watch on YouTube → Mike covers the same scripture block with two of his sons in Ep 225.2 VIDEO. You can find it here tomorrow: https://www.youtube.com/@talkingscripture → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/1-2-timothy-titus-philemon-ep-225-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 10:18 – Qualities of good shepherds. 21:08 – Some individuals preaching against Paul are excommunicated.

2023-10-181h 37

Talking Scripture Ep 224.1 | 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 16-22)→ Watch on YouTube → Mike covers the same scripture block with his son and daughter-in-law in Ep 224.2 VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/@talkingscripture → Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/1-2-thessalonians-ep-224-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 03:02 – Things to avoid when ministering and teaching the Gospel. 12:37 – Power is linked with the Spirit of God. As we receive the comp...

2023-10-111h 05

Talking Scripture Ep 223.1 | Philippians; Colossians, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 9-15)→ Watch on YouTube → Mike covers the same scripture block with his sons Parker and Chase in Ep 223.2 VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/@talkingscripture → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/philippians-colossians-ep-223-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 07:38 – Paul’s unplanned journey to Philippi was a tremendous blessing. We can trust that God knows how to direct our paths....

2023-10-041h 11

Talking Scripture Ep 222 | Ephesians, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 2-8)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/ephesians-ep-222-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. 15:16 – “Predestined” is a term that can be better understood among Latter-day Saints as “foreordained.” 24:45 – The Holy Spirit is God’s promise to the Saints that they are on the right path. 28:04 – By grace we are saved through faith. 38:52 – Paul talks about...

2023-09-271h 11

Talking Scripture Ep 221 | Galatians, Come Follow Me 2023 (September 25-October 1)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/galatians-ep-221-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 12:36 – Judaizers are instructing the Galatians to follow the law of Moses, which Paul taught is no longer necessary. 19:24 – Many are called but few are chosen. There is a distinction between authority and power. 22:23 – Paul speaks of attending the Jerusalem Conference (Acts 15). When we make spiritual p...

2023-09-201h 07

Talking Scripture Ep 220 | 2 Corinthians 8-13, Come Follow Me 2023 (September 18-24)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/2-corinthians-8-13-ep-220-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – God loves and rewards a cheerful giver. Paul encouraged the Saints in Corinth to donate to the poor in Jerusalem. 16:45 – Paul underscores his authority and unwavering devotion to Christ, despite his inadequacy as an orator. 25:12 – 2 Cor. 11.3 portrays Eve in a light that can be viewed as negative, influencing perceptions of wo...

2023-09-131h 03

Talking Scripture Ep 219 | 2 Corinthians 1-7, Come Follow Me 2023 (September 11-17)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/2-corinthians-1-7-ep-219-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 06:35 – Paul emphasizes the comforting nature of God. Saints should love and forgive one another. 14:59 – “Ye are our epistle…written not in tables of stone, but in the fleshy tables of the heart.” The Saints make Jesus known throughout the world by how they live their lives...

2023-09-061h 06

Talking Scripture Ep 218 | 1 Corinthians 14-16, Come Follow Me 2023 (September 4-10)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/1-corinthians-14-16-ep-218-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 03:50 – The gift of tongues. 13:21 – Let all things be done in order. The hierarchal structure of the church establishes harmony. 17:07 – The difficult passage about women keeping silent in the church is addressed. 23:19 – Paul’s testimony of the resurrection of Christ is at the heart...

2023-08-301h 17

Talking Scripture Ep 217 | 1 Corinthians 8-13, Come Follow Me 2023 (August 28-September 3)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/1-corinthians-8-13-ep-217-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The issue of eating meat sacrificed to idols. 11:07 – Paul rejoices in his Christian liberty. 17:06 – Ways to be an effective minister of Christ. 21:39 – Compensation is justified, but Paul won’t take it. 25:00 – Drawing parallels between missionary work and engaging in a race or a boxing match. 26:58 – P...

2023-08-231h 16

Talking Scripture Ep 216 | 1 Corinthians 1-7, Come Follow Me 2023 (August 21-27)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/1-corinthians-1-7-ep-216-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The Greek city of Corinth was known for its wealth and intellectual pursuits. 08:43 – There were divisions and contentions among the people of Corinth. 15:36 – Many Greeks in Paul’s day saw Christianity as foolishness. 20:45 – Striking a balance between intellect and spiritual learning. 29:31 – Milk comes before meat. God’s servants ho...

2023-08-161h 06

Talking Scripture Ep 215 | Romans 7-16, Come Follow Me 2023 (August 14-20)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/romans-7-16-ep-215-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The wrestle between listening to the flesh and following the law. 04:17 – Paul likens Israel and the law to a relationship with a woman and her husband. 08:33 – The war with the natural man is everyone’s struggle. The Book of Mormon enlightens our understanding. 14:01 – Paul writes, “to be carnally minded is d...

2023-08-091h 05

Talking Scripture Ep 214 | Romans 1-6, Come Follow Me 2023 (August 7-13)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/romans-1-6-ep-214-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The historical background of the epistle to the Romans. 08:15 – Tips to get more out of the New Testament epistles. 14:32 – Paul lays the foundation for a Christian community in the city of Rome, situated at the heart of the empire. 20:46 – The wrestle to control the natural man. Paul encourages us to not be asham...

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Talking Scripture Ep 213 | Acts 22-28, Come Follow Me 2023 (July 31-August 6)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/acts-22-28-ep-213-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 04:12 – After Paul is arrested, he adopts a defensive strategy centered on recounting the story of his conversion and visionary experience with Jesus Christ. The Roman commander Lysias safeguards Paul from harm. 14:02 – Paul is accorded greater privileges as a Roman citizen. 18:24 – After Paul addresse...

2023-07-261h 04

Talking Scripture Ep 212 | Acts 16-21, Come Follow Me 2023 (July 24-30)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/acts-16-21-ep-212-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 01:13 – Paul is directed in a vision to preach in Macedonia, where he develops a close relationship with converts in the city of Philippi. Even though he originally planned to go to Bythynia, the Lord’s plan for him to bring the gospel to Philippi was a great bless...

2023-07-1951 min

Talking Scripture Ep 211 | Acts 10-15, Come Follow Me 2023 (July 17-23)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/acts-10-15-ep-211-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 01:58 – Peter is commanded to take the gospel to the Gentiles, starting with Cornelius who is a Roman centurion. 14:26 – As Gentiles are brought into the Church, a disagreement arises between Peter and strict followers of the Jewish law. 18:58 – James, the brother of John, is martyre...

2023-07-1251 min

Talking Scripture Ep 210 | Acts 6-9, Come Follow Me 2023 (July 10-16)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/acts-6-9-ep-210-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The Apostles choose seven to assist them in the work. 05:59 – Stephen is tried before the council. He recounts the history of Israel and identifies Moses as a type of Christ. His testimony is rejected. 16:58 – Stephen sees Jesus standing on the right hand of God before he is stoned to death. ...

2023-07-0552 min

Talking Scripture Ep 209 | Acts 1-5, Come Follow Me 2023 (July 3-9)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/acts-1-5-ep-209-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The disciple whom Jesus loved is to tarry until the Second Coming. 06:23 – A brief overview of The Acts of the Apostles. 22:05 – Ways to recognize a true Apostle. 42:15 – The outpouring of the Spirit signified Israel’s expectation of the restoration of their kingdom. 54:59 – Different traditions about the death of Juda...

2023-06-281h 40

Talking Scripture Ep 208 | Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21, Come Follow Me 2023 (June 26-July 2)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-28-mark-16-luke-24-john-20-21-ep-208-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – Angels announce that Christ the Lord is risen. John 20 relates that Mary Magdalene is the first witness of the resurrected Savior. 19:22 – Jesus instructs Mary, “Touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my Father.” 25:43 – Other women also see the resurrected Lord. 27:11 – Peter, the chief apostl...

2023-06-2157 min

Talking Scripture Ep 207 | Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19, Come Follow Me 2023 (June 19-25)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-27-mark-15-luke-23-john-19-ep-207-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The final hours of the Savior’s mortal life. 03:35 – Simon of Cyrene carries Jesus’ cross to Calvary. 06:07 – Jesus is crucified at Golgotha, Calvary, or the place of the skull. The Roman soldiers strike nails into the palms of Jesus’ hands and wrists, then take away his robe that was without s...

2023-06-141h 12

Talking Scripture Ep 206 | Luke 22; John 18, Come Follow Me 2023 (June 12-18)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/luke-22-john-18-ep-206-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. This episode includes additional chapters that cover the events of Friday morning: Matthew 26-27, Mark 14-15, Luke 23, and John 19. 01:33 – Jesus is arrested and taken before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin, the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem. 08:47 – Jesus identifies himself as the Son of Man. The Sanhedrin wan...

2023-06-0750 min

Talking Scripture Ep 205 | John 14-17, Come Follow Me 2023 (June 5-11)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/john-14-17-ep-205-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. This episode covers John 13-16, the events of the Last Supper according to John. Our discussion about John 17 can be found in Ep 204. 03:51 – Jesus comforts his disciples and promises them the gift of the Holy Ghost. 15:23 – Jesus teaches of another Comforter. Joseph Smith taught that...

2023-05-311h 37

Talking Scripture Ep 204 | Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 29-June 4)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-26-mark-14-john-13-ep-204/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. This episode covers the events of Thursday, with the addition of John 17 about the intercessory prayer. John’s account of the last supper is discussed in Ep 205. 02:54 – Jesus will be betrayed by Judas for 30 pieces of silver. 09:40 – At the Last Supper, Jesus identifies his betr...

2023-05-241h 08

Talking Scripture Ep 203 | Joseph Smith Matthew 1; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 12, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 22-28)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/joseph-smith-matthew-matthew-24-25-mark-12-13-luke-21-ep-203-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 06:42 – Jesus foretells the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. 14:15 – The Savior’s discourse on the Second Coming. He predicts false Christs and how even the elect will be deceived. 22:45 – Wars and rumors of wars will precede His Second Coming.

2023-05-1755 min

Talking Scripture Ep 202 | Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 15-21)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-21-23-mark-11-luke-19-20-john-12-ep-202-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 03:03 – Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Jesus notices him and decides to visit him in his home. 08:53 – Mary anoints Jesus. This spikenard moment is memorialized, reminding us all to give attention to those most important in...

2023-05-101h 39

Talking Scripture Ep 201 | Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 8-14)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-19-20-mark-10-luke-18-ep-201-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 01:58 – Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce and then blesses little children. 08:01 – Jesus counsels the rich young man, instructing him to sell all that he has and to follow him. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than...

2023-05-0450 min

Talking Scripture Ep 200 | Luke 12-17; John 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 1-7)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/luke-12-17-john-11-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 04:09 – Beware of the “leaven of the Pharisees.” 09:57 – Jesus speaks of the rich man with a barn full of grain to emphasize consecration. 16:05 – “If the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffer...

2023-04-261h 35

Talking Scripture Ep 199 | John 7-10, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 24-30)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/john-7-10-ep-199-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:59 – There are various opinions among the people regarding Jesus. The scriptures teach ways to judge in the midst of diverse opinions. 23:51 – Jesus teaches His Father’s doctrine in the temple using symbolic themes of light and darkness. Scholars believe that the writing style of John’s gospel su...

2023-04-191h 23

Talking Scripture Ep 198 | Matthew 18; Luke 10, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 17-23)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-18-luke-10-ep-198-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:26 – “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” 09:56 – Jesus explains how we are to treat those who offend. 14:26 – “If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alon...

2023-04-121h 06

Talking Scripture Ep 197 | Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 10-16)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-15-17-mark-7-9-ep-197-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:34 – The Pharisees contend with Jesus over the tradition of hand washing. Jesus is more concerned with the weightier matters of the law. 05:26 – Jesus departs, traveling far to heal a deaf man. 09:53 – Spitting, Jesus put his finger into the deaf man’s ears and heal...

2023-04-051h 21

Talking Scripture Ep 196 | Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 27-April 2)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-14-mark-6-john-5-6-ep-196-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:41 – Jesus heals a man at the Pools of Bethesda. 10:30 – Jesus has power to lay down his life and take it up again. 13:08 – John the Baptist is killed by Herod. 18:23 – The Twelve Apostles return from their mission. Jesus miraculously feeds fi...

2023-03-221h 14

Talking Scripture Ep 195 | Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 20-26)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-13-luke-8-13-ep-195-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:07 – Other ways to read Luke 8.1-3 and understand Mary Magdalene as a visionary. 10:24 – Jesus discusses the falling of the tower in Siloam. Suffering and death aren’t always consequences of doing something wrong. 17:29 – The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree. The Savior’s plan is...

2023-03-161h 06

Talking Scripture Ep 194 | Matthew 11-12; Luke 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 13-19)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-11-12-luke-11-ep-194-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:54 – Jesus is accused of casting out devils through the power of Beezlebub. 08:31 – Prophets who have been persecuted and killed. 16:13 – Jesus warns about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. 21:45 – The cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum are rebuked for their unbelief. 27...

2023-03-081h 03

Talking Scripture Ep 193 | Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 6-12)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-9-10-mark-5-luke-9-ep-193-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – Jairus asks Jesus in faith to come and heal his dying daughter. On the way to help her, a woman touches Jesus’ garment and is healed from an issue of blood. 13:36 – Parallels between Eve and the woman with the issue of blood. 29:10 – Jairus hesitates on the way to the healing...

2023-03-011h 12

Talking Scripture Ep 192 | Matthew 8; Mark 2-4; Luke 7, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 27-March 5)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/matthew-8-mark-2-4-luke-7-ep-192/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:47 – Jesus heals the centurion’s servant. 10:09 – Jesus raises the son of the Widow of Nain from the dead. 16:47 – John the Baptist sends his disciples to ask Jesus if they should look for another who should come. 20:23 – A woman anoints Jesus’ feet and he forgives her sins. 27:43 – Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. 30:46 – The Son o...

2023-02-2243 min

Talking Scripture Ep 191 | Matthew 6-7, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 20-26)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/matthew-6-7-ep-191/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – The Sermon on the Mount can help us examine our motives for doing good. 07:50 – The Sermon on the Mount can be seen as a temple text. 11:41 – Heartfelt, genuine prayer helps us draw closer to God and to align our desires with what he knows we need. 18:34 – As we pray, we proceed toward God’s presence, or the treasure. 24:34 – We live the higher, Celestial law by purifying what i...

2023-02-1547 min

Talking Scripture Ep 190 | Matthew 5; Luke 6, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 13-19)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/matthew-5-luke-6-ep-190/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount, inviting us to transcend some aspects of the Law of Moses and to become Celestial people. 09:43 – In the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5.1-11, the Greek word, makarioi, is translated as “blessed.” Another translation of makarioi can denote “being in the state of the gods.” 13:27 – The Sermon on the Mount can be seen as a temple text that includes the 5 covenants in the temple endowment...

2023-02-0849 min

Talking Scripture Ep 189 | John 2-4, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 6-12)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/john-2-4-ep-189/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 06:26 – Jesus turns water into wine. This miracle is a symbol of what he offers us. The Savior takes something ordinary and turns it into something great. 15:18 – Jesus drives out the money changers at the temple in Jerusalem. We can see this as an invitation to cleanse ourselves and to follow the Savior’s teachings. 22:20 – Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, comes to speak with Jes...

2023-02-011h 16

Talking Scripture Ep 188 | Matthew 4; Luke 4-5, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 30-February 5)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/matthew-4-luke-4-5-ep-188-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 04:57 – Jesus is tempted. Six ways we can resist and overcome temptation. 26:07 – Jesus begins his ministry by reading Isaiah 61 in a Nazareth synagogue, declaring that he is The Son of God. 34:34 – Jesus is rejected and taken to be cast off a cliff, but evades the mob unharmed. 41:06 – Jesus went about all of Galilee, teaching, preaching, and healing all manner of sicknes...

2023-01-251h 21

Talking Scripture Ep 187 | Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 23-29)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/matthew-3-mark-1-luke-3-ep-187-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – John the Baptist quotes Isaiah, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” 04:16 – Repentance can be seen as rebuilding a relationship with the Lord. 15:15 – John the Baptist exhorts all to take care of the poor, for the tax collectors to be fair, and for the soldiers to not abuse their power. 19:10 – Jesus is baptized and the Father says “Thou art my Beloved Son.”

2023-01-1855 min

Talking Scripture Ep 186 | John 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 16-22)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/12/john-1-ep-186-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of John 1. 04:33 – The Gospel of John reads somewhat differently than the synoptic gospels. The invitation to “come and see” and believe in Jesus is a theme of John’s gospel message. 12:39 – John teaches that in the beginning Jesus was The Word. 18:59 – John uses temple imagery to convey his message of Jesus. 21:38 – Those who receive Jesus are given “power to become the sons of God.” Through covenant...

2023-01-1156 min

Talking Scripture Ep 185 | Matthew 2; Luke 2, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 9-15)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/12/matthew-2-luke-2-ep-185-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 07:41 – Examples shared by Matthew and Luke illustrate positive ways we can respond when Jesus comes into our lives. 18:20 – Herod is threatened and angered by the birth of Jesus. His reaction invites us to consider ways we can let go of our worldly desires and come unto Christ. 27:18 – Details of the Savior’s birth can also be read as a foreshadowing or type of his fu...

2023-01-041h 05

Talking Scripture Ep 184 | Matthew 1; Luke 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 2-8)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/18/matthew-1-luke-1-ep-184-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 02:24 – A historical overview of the time between the Old Testament and the New Testament. 17:40 – There are many different ways to study Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Find a way that works for you, but be sure to read the Gospels. 24:47 – Luke introduces his message with a caution to present the things “most surely believed.” 29:24 – Matthew’s lineage of the Savior highlights five important women: Mary, Tamar, Rahab, Ruth...

2022-12-141h 12