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Talking ScriptureEp 354 | Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 12-18)→ Watch on YouTube
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→ 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...
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Just Love ThemFaith and Hope, part 2, with Bryce DunfordAre our loved ones going through a faith crisis or a hope crisis? What’s the difference, and why does it matter? In this episode of Just Love Them, I chat with expert Bryce Dunford, who breaks down these two struggles and explains how we can respond to each one in the best way.
We talk about how to recognize the signs of each crisis and offer simple, compassionate ways to show up for those we care about. This episode will give you insights to make a real difference.
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2025-03-1032 minJust Love ThemThe Ammon Approach - A Conversation with Bryce Dunford from the "Talking Scripture" podcast
Join me for a special conversation with "Talking Scripture" co-host Bryce Dunford as he shares what we can learn from the different approaches of ancient brothers Ammon and Aaron , and how it can help you today in your relationships.
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2024-09-2342 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
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→ 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 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 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 min
Things of My SoulCharacter of Christ 14: The Long JourneyWhen we invite Jesus into our life, it is for the long journey. He will fix our immediate shortcomings, for sure, but He will not stop there. He is deterined to walk with us all the way to His Father's Kingdom. Only YOU can stop Him.
2023-04-2732 minThings of My SoulRestoration 14: Race and the PriesthoodWhat led Brigham Young to withhold the priesthood from black males? New information may help you see the situation differently.
2023-04-2740 minThings of My SoulTemple 14: Why Else Do We Build Temples?Often, we think that ordinance work is the only reason to attend the temple. In this class, we explore other reasons we build temples.
2023-04-2746 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 14: The Book of Mormon's Message About ItselfThe Book of Mormon testifies of the role it should play in our lives.
2023-04-2653 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 35Things of My SoulHear Him 26: Pray for the BoatWe often pray that God will change our circumstance. But He is often causing the circumstance becasue He knows they are for our good. We must also learn to pray for God to change US.
2023-04-2628 minThings of My SoulHear Him 25: Hear Him in His ChildrenHeavenly Father is not very far away. He is not difficult to find. He has placed Himself in His children. Learn to look for Him in others.
2023-04-2433 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 13: Statements From the CrossJesus uttered 7 statements from the cross. They are not only profound insights into His character, but marvellous invitations for us to live like Him.
2023-04-2053 minThings of My SoulRestoration 13: Plural MarriageIn this class, we explore some of the reasons that may have contributed to the early saints practicing plural marriage. There is so much we do not know.
2023-04-201h 03Things of My SoulTemple 13: How to Make Marriage Last ForeverThe Lord has given 2 requirements to make marriage last for eternity, but we often emphasis the wrong one.
2023-04-2049 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 13: Helaman: Secret CombinationsThe Devil has a secret, which he tells to those who follow him. They form secret combinations. Modern-day secret combinations are much more advanced. The Book of Helaman teaches how to succeed when we face secret combinations
2023-04-1946 minTalking 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 23Things of My SoulHear Him 24: Hear Him in ProsperityHeavenly Father's children often forget Him the very moment He blesses them. We must learn to hear Him in prosperity in order to break out of the vicious pride cycle described in the Book of Mormon.
2023-04-1938 minThings of My SoulHear Him 23: Hear Him in Adversity: Liberty Jail; Part 3Part 3. We can learn some tremendous lesson from Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail about hearing Him in the Dark.
2023-04-1740 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 12: Respect, Love, & Compassion; Part 2Christ's defining character is Love. We break down love into it's components, and how to better apply them in our lives.
2023-04-1345 minThings of My SoulRestoration 12: Eternal MarriageHow do we make the things most important to us last the longest? The Lord has given 2 requirements. We often emphasis the wrong one.
2023-04-1348 minThings of My SoulTemple 12: The Outer Law of ConsecrationConsecrating all we have to the Lord will only be the first step of living the outer Law of Consecration. In this class we discuss the other 2 steps.
2023-04-1346 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 12: Helaman: Pride and PainThe prosperity of the Book of Helaman and its subsequent pride are patterns of our day. We must learn the shortcut.
2023-04-1258 minTalking 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 06Things of My SoulHear Him 22: Hear Him in Adversity: Liberty Jail; Part 2Part 2. We can learn some tremendous lesson from Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail about hearing Him in the Dark.
2023-04-1245 minThings of My SoulHear Him 21: Hear Him in Adversity: Liberty Jail; Part 1We can learn some tremendous lesson from Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail about hearing Him in the Dark.
2023-04-1041 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 11: Respect, Love, & CompassionChrist's defining character is Love. We break down love into it's components, and see them in their fullness in Jesus
2023-04-0652 minThings of My SoulRestoration 11: The Law of the Church; Part 2Part 2 of our discussion of the Law of the Church.
2023-04-061h 08Things of My SoulTemple 11: The Inner Law of Consecration; Part 2Part 2 of our discussion about the inner law of consecration.
2023-04-0647 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 11: Helaman: Wars of the HeartThe Book of Helaman predicts that the wars of our day will be wars of the heart. We cannot use the sword. Only the Gospel of Christ will work.
2023-04-0542 minTalking 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 21Things of My SoulHear Him 20: Hear Him in Adversity: Nephi & LamanNephi illustrates how to hear God in adveristy.
2023-04-0550 minThings of My SoulHear Him 19: Hear Him in AdversityThe Book of Mormon opens with a powerful lesson on hearing God in our challenges.
2023-04-0329 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 10: Our Inseparable Connection to ChristChrist is our strength in our darkness. We were His strength in His darkness. We are inseparably connected to him.
2023-03-3033 minThings of My SoulRestoration 10: The Law of the Church; Part 1The Lord revealed a law unto Joseph Smith in Kirtland, Ohio. This law should define the members of the Church.
2023-03-301h 15Things of My SoulTemple 10: The Inner Law of Consecration; Part 1Our Heavenly Father is willing to give us all that He has. We must, therefore be willing to give Him all that we have. We must obey the inner law of consecration.
2023-03-3039 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 10: Helaman: A Pattern of Our DayThe coming of Christ in the Book of Mormon is a pattern of His Second Coming in our day. Therefore, the days BEFORE His coming in 3 Nephi are a pattern of the days BEFORE his Second Coming. The Book of Helaman is a guide to succeed in our day.
2023-03-2940 minThings of My SoulHear Him 18: Hear Him Through the ProphetChrist sends us blessings as we obey the words He sends through His prophets.
2023-03-2936 minThings of My SoulHear Him 17: A House of Preservation & HealingHis house is also a house of preservation and healing.
2023-03-2736 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 09: Ending the War Begun in Heaven: The Strippling WarriorsWithin the story of the war chapters, there is a smaller story which seems to illustrate the very point these war chapters are trying to proclaim. The preservation of the strippling warriors is a prophecy of the preservation of the righteous in the war against Satan. We must be modern-day strippling warriors.
2023-03-2247 minTalking 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 14Things of My SoulHear Him 16: A House of Learning; Part 2Revelation will flow more readily when we seek to better understand the symbols in His house.
2023-03-2239 minThings of My SoulHear Him 15: A House of Learning; Part 1Revelation will flow more readily when we seek learning in His house.
2023-03-2050 minTalking 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 06Things of My SoulCharacter of Christ 09: Jesus & the ChildrenUnderstanding how Jesus loved children teachs us all a vital lesson: Perhaps the best way to please our Savior is to love, care for, and be like a child.
2023-03-1625 minThings of My SoulRestoration 09: The Doctrine & CovenantsThe Doctrine & Covenants is a sacred book of scripture, unique in our cannon. Learning the role it plays in the restoration is vital.
2023-03-1659 minThings of My SoulTemple 09: The Temple Law of ChastityHow is the temple version of the Law of Chastity different than the chapel version?
2023-03-1643 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 08: Ending the War Begun in Heaven: The Two MistakesAfter Captain Moroni's preparations, the Nephites were prepared for the Lamanites and had all power over them. The war should have ended after one battle. However, the Nephites opened the front door and let them in by making two mistakes. Many, today, make the same mistakes and let the enemy in.
2023-03-1558 minThings of My SoulHear Him 14: Meet Him in His HouseWe build temples to give God a place to manifest Himself to His people and to allow us to be in His presence.
2023-03-1530 minThings of My SoulHear Him 13: How to Get More Out of the ScripturesUnderstanding some simple study techniques will help us get more our of the scriptures.
2023-03-1329 minTalking 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.
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2023-03-081h 03Things of My SoulCharacter of Christ 08: Grace for GraceMany doubt their exaltation because they do not see a clear path to it. Jesus came through the veil and forgot pre-mortal life to show us that path. It is called, "Grace for Grace." You can do it!
2023-03-0245 minThings of My SoulRestoration 08: Missionary WorkEach of us are missionaries. The Book of Mormon shows us how and how not to.
2023-03-0247 minThings of My SoulTemple 08: The Laws of Sacrifice & the GospelHow do we know what to obey and what to sacrifice? The Law of the Gospel is the set of instuctions that allow us to keep the first two covenants.
2023-03-0236 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 07: Ending the War Begun in Heaven: AmalickiahThe great war in the Book of Mormon is a pattern of the war that began in pre-mortal life. These chapters are our instruction manual to end the spiritual war in our day. Amalickiah is a type of Satan and reveals Lucifer's strategy.
2023-03-0149 minTalking 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 12Things of My SoulHear Him 12: Hear Him Better by Studying the ScripturesThe scriptures promise increased communication and help from Heaven when we diligently study the scriptures.
2023-03-0135 minThings of My SoulHear Him 11: Let HIM InMany of us love the Savior, and are terrified of Him at the same time. Like the woman with the issue of blood, if we turn to Him -- even if it's "fearing and trembling" -- we will discover His true charcter.
2023-02-2735 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 07: Will Ye Also Go Away?Our Savior does only that which is for our good. However, He does not explain why what He does is best for us. As a result, many walk away from Him. Will you?
2023-02-2339 minThings of My SoulRestoration 07: Why We Need TemplesIn our chapels, we preform ordinances that invite us to leave the telestial world and enter a terrestrial world. In our temples, we perform ordinances that then invite us to leave the terrestrial world behind and be more celetial.
2023-02-231h 17Things of My SoulTemple 07: The Law of ObedienceThe first law of Heaven and the first covenant of the Endowment is the Law of Obedience. If we first made this covenant at baptism, how is the temple version difference?
2023-02-2342 minTalking 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...
2023-02-2243 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 06: Rejoice in YOUR CreationIt cannot be pleasing to our Savior when we focus on our flaws, compare ourselves to others, and tear ourselves down. When we instead rejoice in OUR creation, we can then more fully enjoy the success of others.
2023-02-1638 minThings of My SoulRestoration 06: Our Greatest ResponsibilityAs modern-day Abraham, it is our responsibility to bless all the families of the earth with exaltation. Someday we will offer to the Lord a book containing the completed ordinances of all our families.
2023-02-161h 05Things of My SoulTemple 06: The Doctrinal Backdrop: FamiliesIn retelling the story of the creation, the Lord reveals His greatest purpose: to exalt families. When our greatest purpose matches His, we will enjoy the fullness of His happiness.
2023-02-1639 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 06: How to Combat the Influence of an Anti-ChristFour Anti-Christs in the Book of Mormon teach us how to combat the influence of modern-day Anti-Christs.
2023-02-1551 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 minThings of My SoulHear Him 10: You are NOT a TarePerhaps the person we most often see as a tare is ourselves. We know well our weaknesses and imperfections, often compare them to others, and tear ourselves down. That cannot be pleasing to our Heavenly Father who sees us as a glorious creation.
2023-02-1542 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 05: His Mercy is Connect to Mine: ForgiveThe Savior will forgive each of us a quickly as we forgive others, including ourselves.
2023-02-0944 minThings of My SoulRestoration 05: The City of Zion: Past, Present, FutureLike in the days of Enoch, the people of God are going to build a city of safety for the saints to dwell. We examine the history of that city, its current state, and our hope for the future.
2023-02-091h 04Things of My SoulTemple 05: The Doctrinal Backdrop: Our Probationary StateThe covenants of the Endowment are made within a storyline. It is vital to understand that storyline. It also reveals some key truths about our convenants, like our Father's expectation for this probationary state.
2023-02-0953 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 05: Noah Blindness (Mosiah)We now turn to Topic #2: The Book of Mormon Was Written For Our Day. The Book of Mormon warns that one of our greatest challenges in the latter days is avoiding Noah Blindness. The book of Mosiah provides solutions.
2023-02-0852 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 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 04: The Judgement of GodMuch of fear of God stems from an incorrect understanding of His judgement. God does not throw stones.
2023-02-0242 minThings of My SoulRestoration 04: The Watchman on the TowerWe are led by Seers, who see the danger while it is a far off. While they are not perfect, they do see what we do not. Our spiritual survival depends on heeding their warnings.
2023-02-021h 11Things of My SoulTemple 04: Clothed & NamedLike Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, we all need to take off the fig leaves we use to cover our sins and put on the coats of skins that the Father offers us. Also, when we take upon us a name, we accept an new identity and a new way of living.
2023-02-0241 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 04: Hope & Grace for GraceTo claim the blessing and power of the Atonement of Christ, we must have hope. Growth comes line upon line through a process called Grace for Grace.
2023-02-0157 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 16Things of My SoulCharacter of Christ 03: The Knowledge & Power of GodChrist came to know the totality of the human experience in Gethsemane. He also knows each of us perfectly. That allows Him to tailor our individual mortal experiences to what we each need for salvation.
2023-01-2653 minThings of My SoulRestoration 03: PriesthoodPres. Nelson warned that too many men and women in the Church do not understand nor claim their priviledges of the pristhood. We explore the difference between hierarchical and patriarchal priesthood as well as the difference between authority and power.
2023-01-261h 09Things of My SoulTemple 03: AnointedLike the Israelites at Passover, we need to mark ourselves with the Savior's atonement in order to receive His blessings. In our day, the world is also seeking to place their mark on us.
2023-01-2644 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 03: The Atonement of Christ; Part 2Our Savior experienced the totality of mortal exisitence and knows each of us perfectly. That allows Him to tailor the mortal experiences we each need.
2023-01-251h 03Talking 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 21Things of My SoulCharacter of Christ 02: Have Hope in HimToo many people do not reach out to Christ because they lack hope. We explore what hope is and how it works in our lives.
2023-01-1947 minThings of My SoulRestoration 02: TruthSecond, in order of restoration, was the restoration of lost truth. We must not make "more of less" of the truth.
2023-01-191h 07Things of My SoulTemple 02: WashedConnecting several dots, we can better understand the purpose of being washed in the temple.
2023-01-1940 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 02: The Atonement of Christ; Part 1Our Savior answered the ends of the law in order to reclaim us from the demands of justice. We explore what He accomplished in answering the law and what He can then do in our lives.
2023-01-1850 minTalking 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 minThings of My SoulCharacter of Christ 01: Christ is Greater Than My ChallengesFaith requires a correct understanding of God's character, attributes, and perfections. List first among His character is that He is The Greatest of All, even greater than all my challenges.
2023-01-1249 minThings of My SoulRestoration 01: The Nature & Identity of GodTruths were restored in the order of their importance. The greatest of all truths that have been resotred, and the foundation of the Restoration, is the knowledge of the true nature and identity of God the Father, and His Son Jesus Christ.
2023-01-1253 minThings of My SoulTemple 01: Chapel OrdinancesChapel ordinances help us overcome telestial habits and become more terrestrial. Temple ordinances help us move from terrestrial to celstial.
2023-01-1242 minThings of My SoulBook of Mormon 01: The Dilemma & the InvitationThe Book of Mormon has a dilemma. Each of us is part of the solution. Accept the invitation the book extends to overcome the dilemma.
2023-01-1154 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...
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To Know Him: Come Follow MeCome Follow Me- Pt. 1 (June 20–26) 2 Samuel 5–7; 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11 ft. Bryce DunfordTo Know Him: Come Follow MePart 1 of this week’s Christ-centered takeaways in our Old Testament, Come Follow Me study0:00 Intro0:44 Bryce Dunford2:03 Background Summary of Covered Scripture4:19 "Do you believe you will be in the Celestial Kingdom?"10:45 "Save him... because of My goodness." - Christ13:38 Keys of David19:32 Jesus is a Nail In a Sure PlaceAlso found on:Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Deezer, Castbox, Podcast Addict, PodchaserCheck out our website for more Come Follow Me takeaways for the wh...
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