Shows
Talking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 263 | Enos – Words of Mormon, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 15-21)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=dDDHVj8ObnQ
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→ 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 03Talking ScriptureEp 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 28Talking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2024-02-0731 minTalking ScriptureEp 252 | 2 Nephi 1-2, Come Follow Me 2024 (Feb 5-11)→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=FGdas62wspQ
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→ 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 02Talking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-2745 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-1221 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-1024 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-0926 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-0833 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-0720 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-0631 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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2023-12-0531 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-0332 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-0324 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-12-0135 minTalking ScriptureEp 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.
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2023-11-3031 minTalking ScriptureEp 233 | Revelation 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10)→ Watch on YouTube
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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.
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2023-11-2927 minTalking ScriptureEp 232 | Revelation Overview, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 4-10)→ Watch on YouTube
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We hope you enjoy this 14-episode series exploring the Book of Revelation! This first episode is an overview of the entire book.
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2023-11-2828 minTalking ScriptureEp 231 | 1-3 John; Jude, Come Follow Me 2023 (Nov 27-Dec 3)→ Watch on YouTube
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→ 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 minTalking ScriptureEp 229 | 1 and 2 Peter, Come Follow Me 2023 (November 20-26)→ Watch on YouTube
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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 23Talking ScriptureEp 228 | James, Come Follow Me 2023 (November 13-19)→ Watch on YouTube
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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
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(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 06Talking ScriptureEp 226.1 | Hebrews 1-6, Come Follow Me 2023 (Oct 30-Nov 5)→ Watch on YouTube
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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 21Talking ScriptureEp 225.1 | 1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 23-29)→ Watch on YouTube
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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 37Talking ScriptureEp 224.1 | 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 16-22)→ Watch on YouTube
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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 05Talking ScriptureEp 223.1 | Philippians; Colossians, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 9-15)→ Watch on YouTube
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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 11Talking ScriptureEp 222 | Ephesians, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 2-8)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/ephesians-ep-222-quotes-and-notes/
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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 11Talking ScriptureEp 221 | Galatians, Come Follow Me 2023 (September 25-October 1)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/galatians-ep-221-quotes-and-notes/
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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 07Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 03Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 06Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 17Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 16Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 06Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 05Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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...
2023-08-021h 04Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 04Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 ScriptureEp 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/
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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 40Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 12Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 37Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 08Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 39Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 35Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 23Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 06Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 21Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 14Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 06Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 03Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 12Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 191 | Matthew 6-7, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 20-26)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/matthew-6-7-ep-191/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 189 | John 2-4, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 6-12)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/john-2-4-ep-189/
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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 16Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 21Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 minTalking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 05Talking ScriptureEp 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/
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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 12Talking ScriptureEp 183 | Malachi, Come Follow Me 2022 (December 12-18)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/18/malachi-ep-183-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – During the 2nd temple period the Jews are reproved in Malachi for a sluggish approach to following God’s law.
06:58 – The Lord addresses the lack of faith the people had. This was manifest in four specific ways: questioning God’s love, offering impure sacrifices, marrying outside of the covenant, and the lack of diligence in keeping the commandments.
09:25 – Malachi 1.3 says “I hated Esau.” Reading this troubling passage in its proper historical con...
2022-12-0747 minTalking ScriptureEp 182 | Haggai; Zechariah, Come Follow Me (December 5-11)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/15/haggai-zechariah-ep-182-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – The Jews have returned from exile in Babylon and Haggai exhorts them to finish rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.
09:58 – King Darius and the Jewish leaders Zerubbabel and Joshua are important players during this time period.
18:45 – Various readings of Haggai 2.9 show the layered nature of this prophecy. Mere contact with the temple does not convey holiness. Rather, holiness has to do with your heart and how you live your life.
24:48 –...
2022-12-011h 12Talking ScriptureEp 181 | Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah, Come Follow Me (November 28-December 4)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/04/nahum-habakkuk-zephaniah-ep-181-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – The historical background of the book of Nahum. Nineveh has reached the fulness of iniquity. This context helps us understand the Lord’s harsh words.
13:59 – God is “slow to anger,” literally “long in the nostrils.” The early Israelites saw God in anthropomorphic terms and described him as such.
16:40 – Habakkuk asks the Lord, “How long must I cry before you hear me?”
26:42 – Babylon prospers for a time, but will eventually fall.
2022-11-2357 minTalking ScriptureEp 180 | Jonah; Micah, Come Follow Me (November 21-27)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/28/jonah-micah-ep-180-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – The historical background and an overview of the book of Jonah.
05:00 – Jonah’s struggle shows the battle we all have with the “natural man” inside us. God’s commandments are calculated to bring us great happiness.
21:34 – Jonah’s descent and ascent is a perfect type of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
30:12 – Jonah is offended that God showed mercy to his enemies. We can learn from this and have gratitude for God’s power o...
2022-11-161h 02Talking ScriptureEp 179 | Amos; Obadiah, Come Follow Me (November 14-20)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/22/amos-obadiah-ep-179-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – The historical background and an overview of Amos.
05:03 – Three aspects of the fullness of iniquity, beginning with violence against the innocent. Molech worship, as discussed in Amos, involved child sacrifice. Amos challenged his audience to protect the innocent among them.
14:32 – Establishing judgement or fairness at the gate, the place of contracts.
17:31 – Refusal to listen to God and his prophets is another sign that a land is reaching the fullness of...
2022-11-091h 21Talking ScriptureEp 178 | Hosea; Joel, Come Follow Me (November 7-13)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/24/hosea-joel-ep-178-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – The historical background of Hosea.
06:59 – Four main themes are discussed, beginning with the goodness of God.
13:16 – Hosea represents Christ and symbolically marries an unfaithful wife, who represents Israel.
17:56 – Israel rejects God’s plea to stop worshipping false gods. God responds with enduring love.
22:09 – Hosea gives four instructions to his wife.
27:26 – Three ways God is not like man.
38:45 – Israel is portrayed as an empty vine. The calv...
2022-11-021h 17Talking ScriptureEp 177 | Daniel, Come Follow Me (October 31-November 6)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/11/daniel-ep-177-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – A brief overview of the Book of Daniel.
04:53 – The historical background of the Book of Daniel.
07:51 – This book encourages its readers to be brave, stand strong, and not become like the world.
15:35 – The examples in Daniel encourage us to cultivate relationships of respect, even those we disagree with.
26:42 – Daniel interprets the king’s dream. He sees that the Kingdom of God will eventually replace all other kingdoms, lik...
2022-10-261h 20Talking ScriptureEp 176 | Ezekiel, Come Follow Me (October 24-30)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/08/ezekiel-ep-176-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – A brief overview and the historical background of Ezekiel.
05:47 – Ezekiel’s vision of the throne of God.
18:43 – The righteous people of Ezekiel’s day receive a mark on their forehead, similar to John’s vision in Revelation.
21:21 – The glory of God leaves the temple in Jerusalem and goes eastward. Jehovah does not abandon his people during the Exile.
24:49 – Ezekiel 16 is an allegory of an abandoned newborn girl cast away...
2022-10-191h 38Talking ScriptureEp 175 | Jeremiah 21-52; Lamentations, Come Follow Me (October 17-23)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/08/jeremiah-21-52-lamentations-ep-175-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – A brief overview of the historical background of these chapters.
08:42 – Qualities Jeremiah sees in future Israel.
24:53 – “David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne.” This prophecy can be read as being fulfilled in the kingship of Jesus Christ.
26:40 – Zedekiah’s court opposes Jeremiah’s message. Discerning voices of truth from error is a challenge today like it was in Jeremiah’s day.
29:41 – True friend...
2022-10-121h 13Talking ScriptureEp 174 | Jeremiah 1-20, Come Follow Me (October 10-16)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/24/jeremiah-1-20-ep-174-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – The historical context of Jeremiah.
07:32 – Jeremiah’s words are both haunting and hopeful. They depict the destruction of Jerusalem and the hope of Israel.
10:28 – Organizing the book of Jeremiah.
14:34 – Jeremiah 1.5 depicts Jeremiah’s premortal life and foreordination. The Lord knew him before he formed him.
20:35 – The Lord assures Jeremiah that he will be with him in his service. The Lord will be with us in our challenges...
2022-10-051h 28Talking ScriptureEp 173 | Isaiah 58-66, Come Follow Me (October 3-9)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/16/isaiah-58-66-ep-172-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – These chapters reflect tension between two different groups of Jews returning from the Exile.
08:36 – “And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh” (Isa. 66.24).
15:04 – Isaiah pleads with those returning from Babylon to keep the Law of the Fast and the Sabb...
2022-09-281h 24Talking ScriptureEp 172 | Isaiah 50-57, Come Follow Me (September 26-October 2)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/16/isaiah-50-57-ep-172-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – Contrasting the symbols of the faithful woman and the unfaithful woman in John’s Revelation and in the writings of Isaiah.
08:07 – Isaiah 57 can be seen as a parody of the Babylonian New Year temple rites.
12:31 – Jehovah is portrayed as the faithful husband of Israel in Isaiah 50. This chapter is a message of hope to the returning exiles.
19:07 – Jacob quotes Isaiah 50-51 to his people in 2 Nephi 6-10. His w...
2022-09-211h 27Talking ScriptureEp 171 | Isaiah 36-49, Come Follow Me (September 19-25)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/02/isaiah-40-49-ep-171-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – In these chapters the Lord comforts and gives hope to Israel. He promises that he will never abandon us.
03:15 – King Hezekiah seeks the Lord’s advice through the prophet Isaiah as Assyria approaches Jerusalem.
11:18 – In whom do you place your trust? King Benjamin invites us to remember the greatness of God.
15:14 – Isaiah 40 can be read as a temple text. Isaiah sees the council of divine beings in heaven...
2022-09-141h 25Talking ScriptureEp 170 | Isaiah 13-35, Come Follow Me (September 12-18)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/27/isaiah-13-35-ep-170-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – Nephi’s keys to understanding Isaiah.
02:22 – The destruction of Babylon is prophesied. Woes are proclaimed to the nations round about Judah.
07:56 – The King of Babylon is seen in vision as a type of Lucifer, son of the morning.
15:43 – The Great Exchange. Babylon and Israel change places as Babylon sits on the ground and Israel takes the throne.
19:59 – Isaiah’s code speech has various interpretations. The...
2022-09-071h 29Talking ScriptureEp 169 | Isaiah 1-12, Come Follow Me (September 5-11)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/19/isaiah-1-12-ep-169-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – Isaiah lived in the 8th century, a time that began in relative peace but later led to great destruction under the conquest of the Assyrian empire, which destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel. Isaiah was an advisor to several kings and lived about 100 years before Nephi. Micah, Amos, and Hosea are contemporarie...
2022-08-311h 44Talking ScriptureEp 168 | Proverbs; Ecclesiastes, Come Follow Me (August 29-September 4)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/12/proverbs-ecclesiastes-ep-168-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are sometimes referred to as “Wisdom Literature.” These texts may have developed during the period of the monarchy. Proverbs shows some Egyptian influence.
07:44 – The big picture of Proverbs: Do I seek wisdom? Wisdom is portrayed as feminine and is a Tree of Life to all who lay hold upon her.
24:05 – The Wisdom Tradition clarifies the difference between the wise person and the fool. Many parallels exist between Nephi and...
2022-08-241h 07Talking ScriptureEp 167 | Psalms 89-150, Come Follow Me (August 22-28)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/05/psalms-102-150-ep-167-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – A brief overview of these psalms.
03:52 – Psalm 89 portrays God’s power of creation and his justice. Assurances are made to the anointed king that the seed of David will continue with a promise of victory. The last 14 verses are a lament that the king has been forsaken.
09:40 – Psalm 93 teaches that the Lord is mightier than the waters, with a description of him overcoming chaos in his acts of creation.
2022-08-171h 33Talking ScriptureEp 166 | Psalms 49-86, Come Follow Me (August 15-21)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/05/psalms-49-86-ep-166-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – A brief summary of the psalms.
02:52 – Psalm 49 can be read as a resurrection text. “God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave.”
09:22 – Psalm 50 teaches that God will come and establish order and peace.
11:55 – Psalm 51 is a prayer asking for forgiveness and a new heart. Hesed is a word used to describe God’s lovingkindness, or his everlasting love. Repentance is rebuilding our relationship with the...
2022-08-101h 35Talking ScriptureEp 165 | Psalms 1-46, Come Follow Me (August 8-14)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/02/psalms-1-46-ep-165-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – The historical background and purpose of the Psalms.
02:24 – Many scholars assert that several of the Psalms were used in Israel’s temple worship, especially during the first temple period. They can be divided into hymns of praise, pleas for help or laments, and thanksgiving songs.
08:57 – Some LDS scholars see the setting of the Psalms directly connected to the temple.
15:31 – In Psalm 1 the Tree of Life is seen, similar...
2022-08-031h 23Talking ScriptureEp 164 | Job, Come Follow Me (August 1-7)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/07/15/job-ep-164-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – An overview of the two parts of Job: the frame and the poem.
07:35 – In the frame, Job is described as a just and perfect man whose property and children are destroyed, yet he praises and blesses the Lord. In the end, he receives back more than he lost.
16:58 – The poem describes Job’s complaints. He even curses being born.
22:55 – Three friends come to “comfort” Job. How to properly engage with...
2022-07-271h 24Talking ScriptureEp 163 | Esther, Come Follow Me (July 25-31)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/07/05/esther-ep-163-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters.
07:28 – King Ahasuerus seeks a new queen and Esther is put forth by her uncle Mordecai. He compels Esther to not reveal her Jewish heritage to the king. She is chosen as the new queen.
14:47 – The villainous Haman arranges to get the king to sign a decree to kill all the Jews in the kingdom.
16:34 – Xerxes is depicted as an unwitting king, as are other ki...
2022-07-2034 minTalking ScriptureEp 162 | Ezra; Nehemiah, Come Follow Me (July 18-24)→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/07/01/ezra-nehemiah-ep-162-quotes-and-notes/
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00:26 – King Cyrus of Persia overtakes Babylon. He believes the Jewish people Babylon conquered should be able to go home.
02:02 – The books of Ezra and Nehemiah provide brief accounts of the rebuilding of the temple and the walls of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel and Jeshua work alongside the Jews and inspire them as they rebuild. Haggai and Zechariah are prophets during this time.
04:31 – The historical timeline of Second Temple Judaism. There is emphasis amon...
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