Brother Bryce Dunford is an Institute instructor for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This podcast contains the audio versions of the classes he is currently teaching (each season is a separate class) and is mainly intended for Institute students ages 18-35. Please register for one of these classes at: https://BrotherDunford.org. If you are looking for Brother Dunford's previous classes, find his other podcast called, "Things of My Soul."
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Tips to help you understand and find relevance in scripture. Mike Day and Bryce Dunford are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who love to teach the scriptures. They explain and illustrate relevance in the text and discuss ideas for understanding and applying Come Follow Me and beyond.
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Ep 340 | D&C 109-110, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 29-October 5)
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1:01:47→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) A brief history of many noteworthy events leading up to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. (03:28) Washings and anointings are introduced to a core group of Saints in Kirtland. (09:12) Edward Partridge and Joseph Smith are reconciled and share in visionary experiences. (11:26) The c…
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Ep 339 | D&C 106-108, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 22-28)
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1:08:06→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) God has realistic expectations of us. We don’t have to be perfect to be saved. (07:17) An interpretation of D&C 106.6, bowing to God’s scepter. When we choose to follow the Lord, He gives us all that He has in return. (14:23) Section 107 is a revelation on the priesthood. (16:19) Why Me…
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Ep 338 | D&C 102-105, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 15-21)
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52:00→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Section 102 contains governing principles for councils. (10:24) An example of a council in Acts 15. Moving forward with unity is important. (12:37) Modern apostles share their experiences making decisions in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (14:45) The historical background of Zion’s …
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Tree of Life 03: Story #1_The New Testament
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56:26We turn now to Nephi's version of the tree of life. Instead of seeing the symbolic version, Nephi is told 3 stories and asked to find each element in that story. The first is the story of the New Testament. New Testament blindness is when we reject Christ because He is not the Messiah we wanted Him to be.…
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Ep 337 | D&C 98-101, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 8-14)
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1:15:33→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) In July 1833, Missourians mob the Saints. The Lord defines when fighting back is justified. (03:07) The Book of Mormon teaches that we should be reluctant to go into conflict. (06:25) Conflict should have righteous motivation: to preserve, defend, and protect. (10:10) We can’t be guilty…
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Jesus Christ 03: That He Might Know According to the Flesh
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41:09The Savior suffered the totality of the human experience. Every infinite pain, affliction, sickness. Every one of them, to an infinite level. KHe knows how to succor us, how to save us, and how to judge us.
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Miracles 03: Miracles of Rescue/Deliverance
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38:35When we seek a miracle of rescue or deliverance, we need to take a step into the river and trust the miracle will come as I move forward. But I should also remember that He often asks us to row as long as we have strength. But recue us He will.
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Tree of Life 02: Sweet Above All That is Sweet
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46:33There are 8 words used to describe the tree of life and its fruit. Each one is given with a superlative. As is: "most sweet, above all that I ever before tasted." Why so much emphasis? And what does Lehi's dream reveal is the protection that comes when we truly believe that the greatest joy in our life comes from the love of God.…
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Jesus Christ 02: He Answered the Ends of the Law
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44:11After taking a look at why WE need this fallen, mortal world, we now look at what it cost Him to provide it. The Savior's atonement "answered the ends of the law."
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Like the feeding of the 5,000, we often seek miracles of increase. Whether we seek to multiply OUR ability to do His work, or to increase what we receive from Him, the ask is often the same: "What have ye?"
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Ep 336 | D&C 94-97, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 1-7)
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56:03→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Kirtland Saints and the Jackson County Saints received the same command to build a temple, but they had different results. (05:27) The significance of temples was lost due to the Apostasy and misunderstanding of scriptural texts over time. (07:05) Four days after the revelatory rebu…
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Lehi saw four distinct groups of people in his dream of the tree of life. They reveal some vital lessons about getting to and staying at the tree.
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Ep 335 | D&C 93, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 25-31)
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1:09:51→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Section 93 answers deep theological questions about the nature of God and His children. (01:41) One step at a time, grace for grace, we will make it to the Celestial Kingdom. As we improve and grow, the light we receive shows us more we need to do. Divine discontent is meant to motivate…
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Jesus Christ 01: Why We Need His Atonement
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38:12We need this mortal life, but it comes at a tremendous cost. The Atonement of Christ is what it cost the Father to grant us this mortal life and probaionary state.
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Miracles 01: Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?
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35:21One of the prophesied signs of the latter-days in the belief "that miracles are done away." (Moroni 8:26). But "it is by faith that miracles are wrought." (Moroni 7:37). The miracles of Jesus stand as a testimony that He will do miracles in our lives if we allow Him to. This class is a deep dive into some of those miracles and how they "are wrought…
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Ep 334 | D&C 89-92, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 18-24)
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1:04:38→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Official Church Statement on the Word of Wisdom → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background to the Word of Wisdom. (02:06) The Word of Wisdom as a binding law came in gradually in Church practice. (07:44) The Word of Wisdom is for us today, in our time. (09:08) It may be beneficial to not try to give e…
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Ep 333 | D&C 88, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 11-17)
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1:22:02→ Watch on YouTube → A Short Video on Silence Before the Second Coming in 3 Nephi 10 and D&C 88 → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The First and Second Comforter. (04:33) The mosaic pictures of the Savior Jesus Christ. (07:08) Synonyms for Jesus: light, life, law, and power. (14:22) Through the power of His resurrection, Jesus is the quick…
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While it is essential to MAKE the right covenants, the true power comes from KEEPING that covenant.
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Ep 332 | D&C 85-87, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 4-10)
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1:07:58→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context. The first presidency clarifies the meaning of the “mighty and strong one.” (04:44) Uzzah’s steadying of the ark and modern applications. (08:08) David O. McKay’s quote concerning those who try to direct others while lacking authority. (10:01) Getting your name in…
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Ep 331 | D&C 84, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 28-August 3)
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1:17:25→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context of Section 84. (02:49) The purpose of the priesthood and its attendant blessings. (10:49) One of the ways we claim the privileges of the priesthood is through the ordinances of the temple. (23:44) The blessings of the priesthood are for everyone in the world. It i…
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Temple 08: Grant Yourself a Probationary State
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54:00One of the doctrines taught in both scripture and in the temple is that this life was intended from the very beginning to be a probtionary state.
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Ep 330 | D&C 81-83, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 21-27)
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49:07→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Jesse Gause was a counselor to the Prophet who could no longer fulfill the assignment.(02:48) Being part of a council requires that we share our perspective to assure proper decisions are made.(11:38) The background of Section 82 is a The post Ep 330 | D&C 81-83, Come Follow Me 2025 (Ju…
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Ep 329 | D&C 77-80, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 14-20)
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1:08:55→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the book of Revelation.(01:46) A look at the types of apocalyptic texts, and how they are found in St. John’s apocalypse and the Book of Mormon.(07:52) The historical evidence of Joseph’s visions places him in the The post Ep 329 | D&C 77-80, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 14-…
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The temple is the House of His Presence and brings increased divine attention.
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Ep 328 | D&C 76, Come Follow Me 2025 (July 7-13)
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1:10:17→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of D&C 76.(17:34) Jesus Christ, redeemer of all worlds. Only those who reject Him will not receive a kingdom of glory.(21:51) The Greek text of John 5 reveals a different reading, suggesting distinctions within the Resurrection. (24:18) The post Ep 328 | D&C 76, Come Follow …
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The water that is often found in front of the temple is a symbol, given to Ezekiel, of the healing power of the temple.
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Ep 327 | D&C 71-75, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 30-July 6)
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1:10:12→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The background and an overview of these sections.(01:59) Fight darkness by spreading light. Truth will prevail.(09:18) “No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper” found in D&C 71.9 and Isaiah 54.17. This promise of invulnerability is associated with The post Ep 327 | D&C 71-75,…
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When Adam and Eve transgressed, they wanted to hide from God. They made aprons of fig leaves to cover themselve. We do the same. We must learn to REMOVE our fig leaves and REPLACE them with coats of skins.
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Ep 326 | D&C 67-70, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 23-29)
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1:12:50→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) These sections were revealed at a special conference in November 1831. William E. McLellin endeavors to write a revelation of his own and fails.(10:51) What are our expectations of revelatory experiences? Sometimes they are a still, small voice.(15:00) Accepting The post Ep 326 | D&C 67…
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The symbol of the compass is an entriguing one. They are used to draw circles. Understanding that symbolism helps clarify our covenants.
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Ep 325 | D&C 64-66, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 16-22)
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1:05:04→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Ezra Booth sees Joseph Smith’s humanity and falls away from the Church.(02:15) We must build Zion spiritually.(05:29) The command to forgive others. By holding onto grudges we are hurting ourselves.(12:55) The venom of the rattlesnake: An analogy.(15:58) How an The post Ep 325 | D&C 64-…
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Ep 324 | D&C 60-63, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 9-15)
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1:40:10→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) As you seek the Lord’s help in your life, recognize that there can be contraries regarding revelation and getting answers to prayer.(06:59) Sometimes you leave the 99 to save the one and sometimes you leave the one to save The post Ep 324 | D&C 60-63, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 9-15) app…
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We are connected to God through a spiritual navel. How much flows through that navel is up to us.
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Ep 323 | D&C 58-59, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 2-8)
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1:04:32→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Lord lays out the attributes of celestial people who will build Zion.(03:03) Be faithful in tribulation instead of feeling wronged and wroth.(13:12) Francis Webster and the price he paid in the Martin Handcart Company to be acquainted with The post Ep 323 | D&C 58-59, Come Follow Me…
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Temple 02: The Nail in the Sure Place (Isa. 22)
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54:04Isaiah describes Christ as a nail in a sure place. Understanding that symbolism will help us keep sacred covenants with Him.
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Ep 322 | D&C 51-57, Come Follow Me 2025 (May 26-June 1)
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1:21:01→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The building of Zion, the New Jerusalem.(26:45) The parable of the nobleman and the olive trees.(30:00) The Lord calls the Saints to reclaim the land in Missouri in “Zions Camp.”(38:52) Edward Partridge’s duties as Bishop pertaining to consecration.(44:41) The The post Ep 322 | D&C 51-5…
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The Savior has declared that those who appointed to be the greatest are also the least and servant of all.
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Our journey through mortality includes traveling through the telestial and terrestrial worlds. To enter the celestial world, we must let go of all things telestial and terrestrial. In the temple, we find help to leave the terrestrial world and enter the celestial. The symbol of the square exemplifies our need for Christ and temple covenants.…
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Ep 321 | D&C 49-50, Come Follow Me 2025 (May 19-25)
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58:02→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Beware of false teachings and false revelation. Even those with good intentions can be led astray.(02:44) The historical background: Leman Copley and the Shaking Quakers.(07:32) Essential truths will be taught by every prophet, seer, and revelator.(16:55) Be open to The post Ep 321 | D&…
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Ep 320 | D&C 46-48, Come Follow Me 2025 (May 12-18)
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1:07:27→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The gifts of the Spirit are scattered among each of us.(22:39) Unto some it may be given all the gifts.(26:08) Professional clergy versus a participatory church structure.(29:19) Charity is more important than any other gift, to love like God The post Ep 320 | D&C 46-48, Come Follow Me …
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Ep 319 | D&C 45, Come Follow Me 2025 (May 5-11)
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1:15:59→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Jesus is our Advocate with the Father.(07:10) The building of the city of Enoch.(10:38) A closer look at Alpha and Omega.(16:27) Joseph Smith Matthew on the Second Coming.(26:57) The Lord warns His people to flee from danger. The faithful The post Ep 319 | D&C 45, Come Follow Me 2025 (M…
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Ep 318 | D&C 41-44, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 28-May 4)
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1:09:33→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The 10 modern-day commandments.(11:36) How consecration works.(25:52) A hint that we are appointed a time to die.(30:03) The difference between advocates for the age and a prophet.(39:26) Why we go to church.(42:47) Contributions of the Whitney and Partridge families. The post Ep 318 | …
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Ep 317 | D&C 37-40, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 21-27)
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1:03:57→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The principle of Consecration.(09:05) The Lord has made the earth rich and full. There is enough and to spare.(13:53) Esteem your brother as yourself.(17:10) Work is essential to Consecration.(20:56) Section 38 invites everyone to Zion.(32:29) James Covill and the The post Ep 317 | D&C …
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Ep 316 | Easter – The Magnificent Messiah, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 14-20)
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51:51→ Watch on YouTube to See Images → Time Stamps: (00:00) Stories of Jesus.(01:38) Jesus teaches a woman of Samaria at the well.(06:23) The woman with an issue of blood.(12:14) Oliver Cowdery’s prayer.(14:40) A woman with a sinful life anoints the feet of Jesus.(16:30) The woman caught in adultery.(18:31) Jesus The post Ep 316 | Easter – The Magnific…
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Ep 315 | D&C 30-36, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 7-13)
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1:05:21→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of these sections.(03:17) The process may be more important than the product.(13:02) The mission to the Lamanites.(30:25) Don’t fear man more than you fear God. Remember God is great.(42:39) The promises to Thomas B. Marsh in The post Ep 315 | D&C 30-36, Come F…
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Ep 314 | D&C 29, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 31-April 6)
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1:10:51→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview – Christ will prevail.(07:25) The background to this section is the Joseph Smith Translation.(12:28) The name of Christ: I Am that I Am.(21:08) God promises to gather His people as a hen gathereth her chicks.(29:06) The earth The post Ep 314 | D&C 29, Come Follow Me 2025 (Ma…
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Ep 313 | D&C 27-28, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 24-30)
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1:08:03→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The symbolism of the Feast in the First Israelite Temple.(22:32) The Sacrament in other Christian traditions.(26:58) How to get to the feast. We can cover our vulnerabilities with the Armor of God.(53:56) Hyrum Page has a seer stone. Official The post Ep 313 | D&C 27-28, Come Follow Me …
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Ep 312 | D&C 23-26, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 17-23)
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2:02:53→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the three interpretive layers to Section 25.(06:26) Second layer: the Lord speaking to and about women.(27:25) Third layer: the bride as a symbol for the Church.(33:07) The Lord counsels us to not murmur about things we The post Ep 312 | D&C 23-26, Come Follow Me 2025 (Ma…
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Ep 311 | D&C 20-22, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 10-16)
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1:03:18→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Constitution of the Church. People before programs.(07:00) The order of important truths.(15:33) Early Christianity developed creeds to combat views that were deemed heretical.(21:41) Section 20 as a case study in the production of scripture.(25:20) Oliver contends with Joseph The p…
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Ep 310 | D&C 19, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 3-9)
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1:01:33→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of this section.(02:03) This revelation given to Martin Harris helps unlock the Bible.(05:46) God’s punishment ends as soon as His objectives are met. There is an entrance and an exit to Hell.(29:55) The Savior opens a The post Ep 310 | D&C 19, Come Follow Me 2…
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