My Scripture Streak

Introduction Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures ! I'm Jeff Downs, and today's study session is coming to you right in the middle of the day—a little lunchtime lift. Earlier this morning I was blessed to attend an endowment session in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. Our home temple in Saratoga Springs is temporarily closed for maintenance, so a whole bunch of us just "moved temples" for a c...

🎙️ Introduction Honestly, December seems to have arrived in a blink. Time itself is constant, but our experience of it shifts depending on what fills our days—service, discipleship, family, the work of the Lord, everyday life. Some seasons stretch; others accelerate. I'm Jeff Downs, and this is Streaking the Scriptures , where our focus is simple: application . We study to act. We study to grow. W...

🎙️ Introduction Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures . In this episode, Jeff walks with us through the final verses of Doctrine and Covenants section 136 , picking up at verse 28—"If thou art merry, praise the Lord with singing, with music, with dancing…"—a fitting starting point after a whirlwind Thanksgiving filled with family, homecomings, missionaries abroad, and, for the first time ever,...

Introduction Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures ! Jeff Downs here, grateful to be studying with you—even if it's a little later in the day than usual. It's the eve of Thanksgiving in the United States, a moment that invites reflection, gratitude, and a deeper appreciation for the blessings and freedoms the Lord has given us. Today, we open Doctrine and Covenants section 136—a revelation give...

Podcast Welcome back to another uplifting morning of Streaking the Scriptures . Even if the sun is a little higher than usual, the spirit of morning study is still alive and well. In today's episode, Jeff takes us into Doctrine and Covenants sections 135 and 136—two chapters filled with weight, history, testimony, and deep personal application. Before diving into the text, Jeff shares an experienc...

🎙️ Introduction In today's episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeffery reflects on a Sabbath filled with joy, family, and spiritual depth. His daughter recently returned from serving in the Birmingham, Alabama Mission, and her homecoming message stirred heartfelt reminders of the power of discipleship. Surrounded by loved ones and lifted by rich discussions in the scriptures, Jeff transitions in...

INTRODUCTION In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeffery Downs begins with a joyful milestone—welcoming his daughter home from the Birmingham, Alabama Mission. The warmth of that reunion sets a heartfelt backdrop for a deep and thoughtful study of Doctrine and Covenants 133. With personal reflections, scriptural connections, and honest exploration, Jeff guides listeners through powerful...

Introduction In today's episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff takes us into Doctrine and Covenants 133—often referred to as "the appendix" to the Doctrine and Covenants. After a rare second start to his recording, he dives into themes of preparation, gathering, repentance, and revelation. Along the way, he reflects on Elder Neal A. Maxwell's penetrating imagery of "keeping a second residence...

Introduction In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff shares a heartfelt reflection on a memorable primary program, the power of sacred music, and the spiritual impressions that followed. A moving moment during the song "My Sacred Grove" sets the tone for a deep dive into Doctrine & Covenants sections 132 and 133, exploring what it means to engage with the doctrine of Christ with humilit...

Introduction Section 132 is both glorious and weighty. In this episode, Jeff sets the tone with humility and faith: eternal marriage is a revealed law that lifts, orders, and binds us to Christ—and some parts (especially plural marriage) raise real questions. With scripture in hand and application in view, he explores why covenants must be made and sealed by the Lord's authority, how proxy ordinan...

Introduction As the Prophet Joseph Smith nears the end of his mortal ministry, the revelations become both intensely doctrinal and deeply personal. In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , we move from Doctrine and Covenants section 130 into sections 131 and 132—some of the most concentrated teachings on eternal marriage, revelation, knowledge, and the sealing power in all of scripture. We st...

Summary A candid, early-morning study on sleep, uncertainty, and charity leads into Doctrine & Covenants 130 with practical application. You reflect on D&C 88's counsel to "retire to thy bed early" and "arise early," then explore how the "same sociality" continues beyond the veil, why devices like the Urim and Thummim symbolize ordered, revelatory learning, and how obedience and diligent, daily ef...

Summary The episode introduces the theme of time passing quickly and anchors the study in Doctrine and Covenants 129. The discussion centers on Joseph Smith's instruction for discerning ministering beings—resurrected angels, spirits of just men made perfect, and counterfeit messengers. You connect these keys of discernment to modern challenges, especially the prevalence of deception, misinformatio...

Summary This episode of Streaking the Scriptures continues Jeff's study of Doctrine and Covenants 128, beginning in verse 10. The discussion emphasizes application—how the doctrine revealed by Joseph Smith directly affects modern discipleship. Jeff reflects on the symbolism of baptism, the binding power of the priesthood, the welding link with ancestors, and the ongoing restoration that connects d...

Summary The episode explores Doctrine and Covenants 128, emphasizing the spiritual weight Joseph Smith placed on baptism for the dead and the sacred responsibility of keeping accurate records. You highlight how recurring spiritual impressions often signal the Holy Ghost inviting deeper study and action. Through examples—from Nauvoo temple decisions to the brother of Jared's problem-solving—you ill...

SUMMARY This episode begins with a powerful impression—a moment on a morning run when Elder Rasband's recent general conference message connected directly to your ongoing study of Doctrine and Covenants 127. That impression opened the door to a deeper examination of The Family: A Proclamation to the World . In this study, you move fluidly between scripture, prophetic teaching, and personal applica...

🎙️ Episode In this reflective episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff Downs begins with a simple yet profound moment — waking up "just a little off." From that relatable human feeling, Jeff invites listeners into Doctrine and Covenants Section 127, where the Prophet Joseph Smith writes an epistle from hiding during persecution. Through Joseph's words — "deep water is what I am wont to swim in"...

🎙️ Summary In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff Downs continues the study of the Doctrine and Covenants, moving from section 124 into sections 125 and 126. He explores the Lord's counsel regarding the Saints in Iowa Territory, the naming of the city Zarahemla, and Brigham Young's divine instruction to focus on his family after years of missionary labor. Jeff reflects on questions of...

Summary In this longer study session, Jeff works through Doctrine & Covenants 124 and explores why the Lord commands a dedicated house for sacred ordinances, how the Nauvoo House was to be financed and governed, and what "cease not their diligence" looks like in real discipleship. He ties temple washings and anointings back to Leviticus, reflects on grace "after all we can do" (2 Nephi 25:23), and...

🎙️ Episode Summary In this reflective study of Doctrine and Covenants 124:23–33 , Jeffery Downs explores the Lord's commandment to build a house in His name—a house for the weary traveler, a place of holiness and rest. Jeff draws a parallel between the Lord's house and our own homes and hearts, asking if they are places where the Spirit can dwell and weary souls can rejuvenate. Through stories of...

🎙️  Summary In this reflective and spirit-filled episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeffery Downs shares tender thoughts following the departure of his son, Elder Bowen Downs, to the Missionary Training Center. As the house grows still, Jeff reflects on transitions, stewardship, and integrity of heart while studying Doctrine and Covenants section 124. He draws lessons from the examples of Rober...

🎙️  Summary In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeffery J. Downs continues the study of Doctrine and Covenants section 124 , exploring what it means to write, speak, and live "in the spirit of meekness and by the power of the Holy Ghost." From reflections on missionary life in the Downs home to the power of social media as modern-day "titles of liberty," Jeff draws connections between th...

🎙️ Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeffery Downs welcomes a very special guest—his son, Elder Bowen Downs , who enters the Missionary Training Center (MTC) the next day to begin his full-time missionary service in the Gilbert, Arizona Mission . Together, father and son study Doctrine and Covenants Section 124 , exploring the Lord's message about raising up t...

🎙️Summary In this deeply reflective episode, Jeffery Downs continues his study of Doctrine and Covenants 121–123, exploring the divine characteristics of true leadership, the refining power of tribulation, and the saint's sacred duty to record truth. From the Liberty Jail revelations emerge timeless lessons about persuasion, patience, meekness, and love unfeigned—principles that not only define pr...

🎙️ Summary In this episode, Jeffery studies the latter half of Doctrine and Covenants section 121—some of the most powerful verses on spiritual leadership, personal choice, and the nature of divine authority. From Joseph Smith's words in Liberty Jail, Jeff explores how knowledge, righteousness, and service connect us to heaven's power. He reflects on what it means to be "chosen," drawing insights...