In this episode, Jeffery reflects on the historical persecution of the Saints in Jackson County, Missouri, and draws parallels to the turmoil and contention present in today’s world. He connects the Lord’s counsel in D&C 101 with modern struggles—political violence, the dangers of echo chambers in social media, and the need to actively choose peace over contention. Through exploring verses 1–36, Jeffery emphasizes enduring affliction, receiving chastening with humility, rejecting contention, and striving to become the Lord’s jewels. He highlights that even amidst trials, the Lord promises mercy, compassion, and eventual joy in Christ. The episode closes with a reminder to seek peace, pray for those with whom we disagree, and live with the assurance that true joy is found in the Savior.

• 00:00 – Daily Study Together Introduction to the study practice and setting the stage for D&C 101.

• 02:26 – Parallels Between Then and Now Comparing the persecution of the Saints in Missouri with today’s societal unrest, political assassinations, and threats of violence.

• 04:53 – Affliction and Transgression Exploring how trials can come from personal transgressions and the Lord’s purpose in allowing afflictions.

• 06:54 – Echo Chambers & Social Media The impact of curated content, the choice between contention and uplifting voices, and deliberate consumption of good.

• 08:55 – Chastening and Humility Personal reflection on receiving correction, learning humility, and applying the principle of enduring chastening.

• 11:22 – Counsel in Peace vs. Trouble The Lord’s compassion despite our sins and the tendency to ignore His counsel until trials come.

• 13:55 – Contention is of the Devil The Savior’s teachings in 3 Nephi 11:28–30, the dangers of “winning” debates, and the call to curiosity over contention.

• 18:02 – Modern Culture, Violence, and Peace Rejecting sensationalism, violent media, and covetousness while promoting charity and peace.

• 22:45 – Zion, Gathering, and Holy Places The Lord’s promises for Zion, the importance of standing in holy places, and looking toward the Millennial reign.

• 24:57 – Prophets and Revelation Today Preparing for modern revelation through prophets and apostles, with General Conference as an upcoming example.

• 27:01 – The Vision of the Millennium Imagery of peace, the lion and lamb, Satan being bound, and the promise of joy and glory for the faithful.

• 29:27 – Fear Not Even Unto Death Closing thoughts on Christ’s promise of full joy, caring for the soul over the body, and finding peace in Him.

This study of D&C 101 reminds us that afflictions refine us, chastening sanctifies us, and charity lifts us above the contention of the world. Just as the Saints of Missouri faced persecution with faith, so can we face today’s trials by choosing peace, humility, and the Savior’s way. The Lord promises that even in times of unrest, His mercy will prevail and His people will be gathered. Our joy is not full in this world, but in Christ it is always full.

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