Talking Scripture

→ 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 quarrel between Saints in Ohio and Missouri. They are all trying to build Zion, but disagree on how...

→ 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 apocalyptic tradition of ancient visionary prophets. (11:46) The Book of Mormon helps us see the significa...

→ 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) Those who reject Christ are seen in vision, including Lucifer and the sons of perd...

→ 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 temple and eternal blessings. (19:04) David O. McKay reveals the pri...

→ 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 and seeking to understand the scriptures invites more revelation in our...

→ 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 unforgiving heart is the greater sin. The parable of the unmerciful ser...

→ 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 99. (13:58) The missionaries struggle on the Missouri River and Ezra Booth has trouble enduring adversity wel...

→ 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 God. (18:09) In our quest to build Zion, we need to be obedient and bear testimony. (20:21)...

→ 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 Saints are counseled to “Act upon this land as for years.” The Lor...

→ 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 Lord’s correction when something we believe is proven incorrect...

→ 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 loves. (35:27) The ways of knowing truth. (43:26) To believe on others who do know. (44:01)...

→ 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 need not worry. (29:25) Parables that teach us how to be prepared for the Second Coming. (37:0...

→ 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. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here...

→ 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 blessings of embracing the Gospel. (42:22) Equality and purpose fro...

→ 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 Section 31. (53:47) The blessings the Lord pours out on missionaries. → For more...

→ 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 will be changed and wickedness shall not be upon the earth. (33:07) Ezekiel lived in Baby...

→ 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 instruction can only be declared through proper authority. (1:05:37) If someone offends you...

→ 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 don’t have. (54:08) First layer: a historical view of Emma’s life. (1:33:41) Sections 23 &amp...

→ 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 over having standards to enter the Kingdom. (28:39)...

→ 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 window into his painful Gethsemane experience. (33:43) Historical approaches to the After...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) This section contains instructions for calling the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and building up the Church. (03:33) The word apostle means one who is sent to carry the message. (06:14) Use the scriptures, the word of God. (21:14) See the worth of every soul. (32:43) Know the name by which we are called. (35:01) Desire to take the name...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of the Knight family. (13:42) Philo Dibble’s experience with Newel Knight in Missouri. (24:18) Being humble. (34:40) Being full of love. (36:23) The restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. We are His hands. (41:44) The Sons of Levi will offer an Offering unto the Lord in righteousness. (53:12) The historical ba...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background to the translation process and the roles of Lucy and Martin Harris. (23:28) God’s wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil. (36:50) Satan is trying to destroy the work of the Restoration. (41:59) The Book of Mormon adds to the truths contained in the Bible. (46:34) Section 10 is written to Hyrum S...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of Section 6. (04:11) Two types of doubts. (05:38) How God speaks to our heart. (24:20) How God speaks to our mind. (38:53) How we can tell the difference between our own thoughts and revelation from heaven. (43:48) President Russell M. Nelson’s revelation during surgery and a caution regarding presentism. (54...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The background of Section 3. (07:03) The size and contents of the lost manuscript. (14:09) Joseph reluctantly allows Martin Harris to take the manuscript. (16:53) God is merciful and gives us second chances. (26:44) Pleasing someone else at the expense of doing what is right. (37:41) Neal A. Maxwell said: “God does not begin by asking...