→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/matthew-5-luke-6-ep-190/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount, inviting us to transcend some aspects of the Law of Moses and to become Celestial people. 09:43 – In the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5.1-11, the Greek word, makarioi, is The post Ep 190 | Matthew 5; Luke 6, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 13-19) appeared first on LDS Script...
Feb 08, 2023•50 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/john-2-4-ep-189/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 06:26 – Jesus turns water into wine. This miracle is a symbol of what he offers us. The Savior takes something ordinary and turns it into something great. 15:18 – Jesus drives out The post Ep 189 | John 2-4, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 6-12) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 17 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/matthew-4-luke-4-5-ep-188-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 04:57 – Jesus is tempted. Six ways we can resist and overcome temptation. 26:07 – Jesus begins his ministry by reading Isaiah 61 in a Nazareth synagogue, declaring that he is The Son The post Ep 188 | Matthew 4; Luke 4-5, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 30-February...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/matthew-3-mark-1-luke-3-ep-187-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – John the Baptist quotes Isaiah, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” 04:16 – Repentance can be seen as rebuilding a relationship with the Lord. 15:15 – John the Baptist exhorts all to take The post Ep 187 | Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 23-...
Jan 18, 2023•56 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/12/john-1-ep-186-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of John 1. 04:33 – The Gospel of John reads somewhat differently than the synoptic gospels. The invitation to “come and see” and believe in Jesus is a theme of John’s gospel message. 12:39 – John The post Ep 186 | John 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 16-22) appeared first on LDS Scripture ...
Jan 11, 2023•57 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/12/matthew-2-luke-2-ep-185-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 07:41 – Examples shared by Matthew and Luke illustrate positive ways we can respond when Jesus comes into our lives. 18:20 – Herod is threatened and angered by the birth of Jesus. His The post Ep 185 | Matthew 2; Luke 2, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 9-15) appea...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/18/matthew-1-luke-1-ep-184-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 02:24 – A historical overview of the time between the Old Testament and the New Testament. 17:40 – There are many different ways to study Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Find a way that works for you, but be The post Ep 184 | Matthew 1; Luke 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 2-8) appeared first on LDS ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/18/malachi-ep-183-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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: The post Ep 183 | Malachi, Come Follow Me 2022 (December 12-18) appeared first on LDS Scr...
Dec 07, 2022•48 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/15/haggai-zechariah-ep-182-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 182 | Haggai; Zechariah, Come Follow Me (Decemb...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/04/nahum-habakkuk-zephaniah-ep-181-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 181 | Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah, Come Follow ...
Nov 23, 2022•57 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/28/jonah-micah-ep-180-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 – The post Ep 180 | Jonah; Micah, Come Follow Me (November 21-27) appeared f...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/22/amos-obadiah-ep-179-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 post Ep 179 | Amos; Obadiah, Come Follow...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/24/hosea-joel-ep-178-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 178 | Hosea; Joel, Come Follow Me (Novem...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 17 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/11/daniel-ep-177-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 post Ep 177 | Daniel, Come Follow Me (October 31-November 6) appeared first on LDS Scripture T...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 21 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/08/ezekiel-ep-176-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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. The post Ep 176 | Ezekiel, Come Follow Me (October 24-30) appeared first on...
Oct 19, 2022•2 hr 39 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/08/jeremiah-21-52-lamentations-ep-175-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 175 | Jeremiah 21-52; Lamentations, Come Follow Me (Octo...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/24/jeremiah-1-20-ep-174-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 174 | Jeremiah 1-20, Come Follow Me (October ...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 28 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/16/isaiah-58-66-ep-172-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 173 | Isaiah 58-66, Come Follow Me (October 3-9) appeared firs...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 24 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/16/isaiah-50-57-ep-172-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 172 | Isaiah 50-57, Come Follow Me (September 26-October 2) appeared fir...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/02/isaiah-40-49-ep-171-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 171 | Isaiah 36-49, Come Follow Me (September 19-25) appeared ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 25 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/27/isaiah-13-35-ep-170-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 170 | Isaiah 13-35, Come Follow Me (September 12-18) appeared first on...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/19/isaiah-1-12-ep-169-quotes-and-notes/ → Watch our video detailing Isaiah’s call in Isaiah 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=ozGCpQbMXr4 → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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, The post Ep 169 | Isaiah 1-12, Come Follo...
Aug 31, 2022•2 hr 45 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/12/proverbs-ecclesiastes-ep-168-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 168 | Proverbs; Ecclesiastes, C...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/05/psalms-102-150-ep-167-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 167 | Psalms 89-150, Come Follow Me (August 22-28) appeared first on LDS...
Aug 17, 2022•2 hr 33 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/05/psalms-49-86-ep-166-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 166 | Psalms 49-86, Come Follow Me (August 15-21) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Aug 10, 2022•2 hr 35 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/02/psalms-1-46-ep-165-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 165 | Psalms 1-46, Come Follow Me (August 8-14) appeared firs...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/07/15/job-ep-164-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 post Ep 164 | Job, Come Follow Me (August 1-7) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 25 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/07/05/esther-ep-163-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 163 | Esther, Come Follow Me (July 25-31) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Jul 20, 2022•35 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/07/01/ezra-nehemiah-ep-162-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 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 The post Ep 162 | Ezra; Nehemiah, Come Follow Me (July 18-24) appeared first o...
Jul 13, 2022•57 min
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/06/28/2-kings-17-25-ep-161-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 05:30 – Israel is scattered because they rejected God’s statutes and covenants. 09:12 – Israel caused their sons and daughters to pass through the fire and the Lord was very angry with The post Ep 161 | 2 Kings 17-25, Come Follow Me (July 11-17) appeared firs...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min
