Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/06/08/2-kings-2-7-ep-160-quotes-and-notes/ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 05:04 – Elijah calls down fire from heaven to consume King Ahaziah’s soldiers that were sent to apprehend him. 12:09 – Elisha is wrapped in the mantel of Elijah. Youth that mock Elisha are attacked The post Ep 160 | 2 Kings 1-9, Come Follow Me (July 4-10) appeared fi...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/06/06/1-kings-12-22-ep-159-quotes-and-notes/ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. The kingdom of Israel divides when Solomon’s son Rehoboam refuses to reduce the burden on the northern tribes. 07:00 – A brief history of the Lost Ten Tribes in the north and Judah in the south. The post Ep 159 | 1 Kings 17-22, Come Follow Me (June 27-July 3) appeared f...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/05/20/2-samuel-1-kings-1-11-ep-158-quotes-and-notes/ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:52 – Israel anoints David as king. 06:59 – Uzzah is smitten for steadying the Ark. 11:37 – David acts as both king and priest in his return to Jerusalem. He wears the ephod and The post Ep 158 | 2 Samuel; 1 Kings 1-11, Come Follow Me (June 20-26) appeare...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/05/20/1-samuel-4-31-ep-157-quotes-and-notes/ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of the events that led Israel to seek a king. 09:56 – The Israelites desire a king so they can be like other nations. 16:33 – Forms of unrighteous dominion. 20:38 – Saul was chosen as Israel’s first The post Ep 157 | 1 Samuel 4-31, Come Follow Me (June 13-19) appeared first on LDS Sc...
Jun 08, 2022•2 hr 39 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Ruth, a Moabite, becomes a central character in Israel’s history as the great-grandmother of King David, through whose line comes Jesus Christ. Her story shows that God is the God of the whole world. 10:56 – After becoming a widow, Ruth goes to The post Ep 156 | Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3, Come Follow Me (June 6-12) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 06:25 – The pride cycle explained. 11:49 – The pride cycle illustrated in the Book of Judges. 16:16 – Successive generations of Israelites forget God and the things he has done for them. 18:16 – The theme The post Ep 155 | Judges, Come Follow Me (May 30-June 5) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
May 25, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:46 – Balancing the violence in Joshua with modern revelation and other ways of interpreting the text. 12:37 – If we want the Lord’s help in conflict, then we need to do things the Lord’s way. The The post Ep 154 | Joshua, Come Follow Me (May 23-29) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
May 18, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – There is evidence that the Five Books of Moses and specifically the Book of Deuteronomy were edited both before and during the Babylonian captivity, around 600 B.C. 03:16 – Many scholars see Deuteronomy as the “Book of the Law” that was discovered during The post Ep 153 | Deuteronomy, Come Follow Me (May 16-22) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
May 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:36 – The Israelites murmur and complain in the wilderness. How we respond to our afflictions will shape our character. We can strive to see God’s hand in our lives like Nephi and Francis Webster. 15:35 – The post Ep 152 | Numbers, Come Follow Me (May 9-15) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
May 04, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 04:54 – The Nephites saw the Savior Jesus Christ in the Law of Moses. 13:15 – The children of Israel willingly donated material to construct The Tabernacle, giving even more than was needed. 17:00 – The articles The post Ep 151 | Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1; 16; 19, Come Follow Me (May 2-8) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 04:50 – Additions to The Ten Commandments are found in chapters 21-23, The Covenant Code. There are conflicting messages in the Bible about slavery. 08:39 – The Israelites accept the covenant and ratify it. 13:00 – The Joseph The post Ep 150 | Exodus 24; 31-34, Come Follow Me (April 25-May 1) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:15 – Jethro counsels Moses to delegate certain tasks. Delegation gives opportunities for growth. 19:41 – The Lord covenants to make Israel a peculiar treasure, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. Time, pressure, and heat The post Ep 149 | Exodus 18-20, Come Follow Me (April 18-24) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:09 – The children of Israel murmur and complain in the wilderness. As a comparison, Nephi’s trust in God blesses his wilderness experience. 08:43 – The Book of Mormon gives added insight as to why murmuring is The post Ep 148 | Exodus 14-17, Come Follow Me (April 4-10) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Multiplying signs and the law of increasing witnesses. God increases in severity as an act of kindness towards those he strives to redeem. 05:13 – The Lord wants to save Israel. A summary of the escalation of the plagues as a sign of The post Ep 147 | Exodus 7-13, Come Follow Me (March 28-April 3) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – The children of Israel are placed in bondage by the Egyptians. Moses is born and saved through the efforts of heroic women like Jochebed, Shiprah, Puah, Miriam, and Pharaoh’s daughter. 08:58 – Moses flees from Egypt, meets Jethro, marries Zipporah, and speaks with The post Ep 146 | Exodus 1-6, Come Follow Me (March 21-27) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 08:03 – Joseph acknowledges to his brothers that God was aware of his trials, and that ultimately they were for his good. 13:25 – A comparison of God’s fairness and mercy. 22:17 – Judah offered himself The post Ep 145 | Genesis 42-50, Come Follow Me (March 14-20) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Joseph of Egypt: An example of living the covenant with steady discipleship. 06:52 – Shechem defiles Dinah. Simeon and Levi seek revenge by wiping out the inhabitants of the city. 13:01 – Rachel bears Benjamin and dies in childbirth. She is buried The post Ep 144 | Genesis 37-41, Come Follow Me (March 7-13) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:30 – A brief overview of these chapters. 04:27 – Jacob’s story emphasizes the importance of keeping the covenant in the family first. 13:52 – The geopolitical situation between Judah and Israel may have influenced the text. 15:36 – The Book of Mormon teaches that The post Ep 143 | Genesis 28-33, Come Follow Me (February 28-March 6) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:32 – Those searching for an eternal companion can learn valuable lessons from the story of Isaac and Rebekah. 04:27 – “He shall send his angel before thee to help” in Genesis 24.20. 06:55 – A caution: The Lord has not chosen one particular The post Ep 142 | Genesis 24-27, Come Follow Me (February 21-27) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Feb 16, 2022•2 hr 34 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these sections. 02:05 – Abraham’s prophetic call and the symbolism of the mighty tree with sacred associations. 13:29 – “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” 14:04 – Hebrew word play with laugh, rejoice, and Isaac’s name. Doubts and hopes The post Ep 141 | Genesis 18-23, Come Follow Me (February 14-20) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant include preservation, protection, priesthood, power, a place, and posterity. 09:20 – The responsibility of the Abrahamic Covenant is to make Christ’s name known to the world and help all to obtain priesthood and temple blessings. 19:29 – The post Ep 140 | Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2, Come Follow Me (February 7-13) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Different approaches to reading the flood account. 03:50 – The flood can symbolize a second creation of the earth. 05:59 – A strange passage in Genesis 6.1-4. This text introduces concepts like Watchers, Giants, and a conflict between Enoch and the forces of The post Ep 139 | Genesis 6-11; Moses 8, Come Follow Me (January 30-February 6) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:43 – Moses 7 reveals the true character of God. He is an eternal being who weeps for his children. 09:17 – Moses 7.38 – “a prison have I prepared for them.” There is an exit from hell as explained in D&C 19. 15:04 – The post Ep 138 | Moses 7, Come Follow Me (January 24-30) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:30 – An overview of these chapters. 01:25 – The long lives of the Patriarchs may not have been literal. The Sumerian King List can help give context to their ages. 11:35 – A brief overview of Enoch literature. The name Mahijah in Moses 6.40 The post Ep 137 | Genesis 5; Moses 6, Come Follow Me (January 17-23) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:35 – Heavenly Father’s plan in the premortal council required Jesus to be the Savior. The Savior sought only the glory of the Father. 09:15 – The Serpent (Satan) comes to Eve. The serpent was subtle, a word with many meanings. 2 Nephi 2 helps The post Ep 136 | Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5, Come Follow Me (January 10-16) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Jan 05, 2022•2 hr 35 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:55 – 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 post Ep 135 | Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5, Come Follow Me (January 3-9) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Dec 29, 2021•2 hr 3 min
Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – The book of Moses is the JST of Genesis. Moses 1 is the missing preface to the Old Testament. The word translation has multiple meanings. 06:25 – We are God’s children, beings with infinite worth and potential. 09:42 – The Old Testament The post Ep 134 | Moses 1; Abraham 3, Come Follow Me (December 27-January 2) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings ....
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min
