Come Follow Me - Autumn Dickson

Come Follow Me 2022 Old Testament May 9-15 Numbers   The second time Balak sent messengers to Balaam, the Lord told Balaam that he could go if the princes called him again. In the morning, Balaam got ready to go and followed the princes back. Why did this upset the Lord? For a written version of this podcast, check out: https://autumndickson.com/ For a video version of this podcast, visit “Co...

Come Follow Me 2022 Old Testament May 2-8 Exodus Leviticus   The Day of Atonement is one of the most important festivals to the ancient Israelites. Everything is detailed and symbolic. Everything is meant to point to Christ. There are two goats as part of the ritual, one goat is sacrificed to pay for the sins of the people and the second goat has the sins of Israel placed upon it before it is...

Come Follow Me 2022 Old Testament April 25-May 1 Exodus   The Old Testament institute manual teaches us that the Law of Moses can be understood through a testimony of Jesus Christ. As I studied this week, I learned that this principle extends beyond symbolism and helps us to understand the more "unfriendly" parts of the Law of Moses, and of life itself. For a written version of this podcast,...

Come Follow Me 2022 Old Testament April 18-24 Exodus 18-20   The Ten Commandments were the very beginning of the Lord's teachings for the Israelites. This was the foundation that was meant to be built upon. The Lord intended His people to be holy and righteous, so righteous that He could stand among them. The Ten Commandments were to set the stage for helping His people grow. As such, I can i...

Come Follow Me 2022 Old Testament April 11-17 Easter Sunday   Isaiah saw the mortal life of the Savior in vision and prophesied about it. One of the things that Isaiah observed were the different reactions that people would have towards Christ. What kind of reaction would we have had towards the atonement of the Savior? We can get a rough idea of how we might have responded when we take the t...

Come Follow Me 2022 Old Testament April 4-10 Exodus 14-17   When the Egyptians take off after the Israelites, Moses and the Israelites have very different reactions. As the Israelites cower in fear, Moses encourages them that the Lord will fight for them (even before the Lord tells Moses that He's going to step in!). When you look at the life-perspectives of Moses versus the Israelites, we fi...

Come Follow Me 2022 March 28-April 6 Exodus 7-13 Old Testament   This week's chapters are overwhelmingly packed with symbols that can teach us about Christ and the Plan of Salvation. Yet, so often, we seem to focus on the same ones over and over and over. What are some of the other layers of symbols we might be able to find if we look at just the last plague that occurred in Egypt - the death...

Come Follow Me 2022 March 21-27 Exodus 1-6 Old Testament   It is fascinating to study the history surrounding this week's lesson. As you delve deeper, you come to learn how the Lord manipulated entire governments to bring about his purposes. We can learn how Egypt goes beyond just being an enemy to the enslaved Israelites, and we can learn how the Lord is bringing about His purposes in our wo...

Come Follow Me 2022 March 14-20 Genesis 42-50 Old Testament   Joseph is often seen as a type of Christ, just as most prophets are. When we look at Joseph's brothers, we can learn a lot about sin and how it relates to the Plan of Salvation. How does Joseph look at what happened to him and how can it influence how we look at our own mistakes? For a written version of this podcast, check out: ht...

Come Follow Me 2022 March 7-13 Old Testament Genesis 37-41   At the end of this week's readings, Joseph finds himself in a pretty great situation. He's got a great job where he's appreciated and revered. He get's to make a difference and save lives. He's got two kids and a wife, and he probably has plenty of luxury. He also has a little gift called hindsight. Joseph's path to Pharaoh's court...

Come Follow Me February 28-March 6 Feb 28-Mar 6 Genesis 28-33   The mothers of the House of Israel did not have it easy. Rachel struggled with infertility. Leah was unloved. Zilpah and Bilhah might have had it the worst as they were unloved and couldn't claim their own children. Though all of them had their struggles, there is a hint within Leah's story that can teach us something very signif...

Come Follow Me 2022 February 21-27 Feb 21-27 Old Testament Genesis   Through a series of tricks, schemes, and promises, Jacob receives the birth right from his older brother, Esau. Though Jacob is not without his flaws, there is still reason to believe that he was worthy of the birthright and why Esau might have truly relinquished it. Why does it matter which brother got the birthright? Becau...

Come Follow Me 2022 February 14-20 Feb 14-20 Genesis Old Testament   I've always struggled with the story of Abraham being asked to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice. I've kind of shied away from it because I've struggled to reconcile the God I believe in with this story. Follow me as I learn about how this story truly does portray God lovingly and accurately. For a written version of this podcas...

Come Follow Me 2022 February 7-13 Feb 7-13 Genesis 12-17 Abraham 1-2   Trials. Whether they come from a lack of blessings (such as infertility) or something bad occurring (like a health problem), trials come to all of us. How do we truly overcome trials in this life? How do we find the strength to go on if trials seem to come all at the same time with no end in sight? What are our options to...

Come Follow Me January 31-February 6 Jan 31-Feb 6 CFM Genesis Moses Old Testament   The Tower of Babel could not be a more perfect allegory for pride. The people were literally lifting themselves up above others, and they were seeking heaven by their own will rather than the Lord's. What can we learn from the fact that the Lord chose to confound their language in comparison to simply scatteri...

Come Follow Me 2022 January 24-30 Moses 7 Jan 24-30 Old Testament   There are few chapters in the canonized scriptures that portray a more "human" Christ than Moses 7. In Moses 7, we see a conversation between the Savior and Enoch. We see one characteristic that we don't often talk about: vulnerability. How can our Savior be both vulnerable and all-powerful?

Come Follow Me 2022 January 17-23 Jan 17-23 Moses 6 Genesis 5   Moses 6 includes many physical observations and sensory words. Eyes that cannot see afar off. Dull of hearing. Taste the bitter. What can we learn about our spiritual senses from looking at our physical senses? For a written version of this podcast, check out: https://autumndickson.com/ For a video version of this podcast, visit...

Come Follow Me 2021 January 10-16 Genesis 3-4 Moses 4-5 Jan 10-16   When Heavenly Father presented His plan to His children in the pre-mortal existence, Satan came forward with a plan of his own. Satan wanted to go down and bring all of Heavenly Father's spirit children home. What specifically was wrong with Satan's plan? Why was it rejected? How can it influence our understanding of how Sata...

Come Follow Me 2022 January 3-9 Jan 3-9 The Living Christ   There are arguments surrounding the historicity of the creation story. Some believe it's literal while others believe it was meant to be allegorical. Whatever you believe surrounding the story, there are always symbolic elements we can pull out. We can turn true stories into parables, and learn righteous principles from any story giv...

Come Follow Me 2022 Dec 27-Jan 2 December 21-January 2 Moses 1 Abraham 3   Moses was given an experience in which he was brought into the presence of God. After receiving some teaching from the Lord, the Lord withdraws. Satan then comes tempting Moses, and although Moses still had a portion of the Lord's spirit with him, he found himself very frightened by Satan. Why did the Lord withdraw? Wh...

Come Follow Me 2021 December 20-26 The Living Christ Dec 20-26   The Living Christ is a proclamation surrounding the Savior. It is filled with sacred phrases such as "matchless life" and "great vicarious gift." Sometimes it's hard to feel these words. We tend to skim over them because even the words surrounding Christ are surreal. However, when you know Christ personally, those words take on...

Come Follow Me 2021 December 13-19 The Family Proclamation Dec 13-19   "We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed." Heavenly Father specifically chose the method by which we enter into this life. Though The Family Proclamation doesn't speak directly about intimacy, it teaches many foundational truths that can teach us about this sacred relationship. For a w...

Come Follow Me December 6-12 Articles of Faith Official Declarations CFM Dec 6-12 CFM   The Official Declarations are uncomfortable for many people within the church. How do we approach these topics and how do we approach those who are uncomfortable with these topics? For a written version of this podcast, check out: https://autumndickson.com/ For a video version of this podcast, visit “Come...

Come Follow Me November 29-December 5 Doctrine and Covenants 137-138 CFM Nov 29-Dec 5 DC 137-138   The Savior's infinite atonement means that He personally understood what it feels like to be suicidal. Because of His personal experience with it, He will never leave you to handle it alone. Podcast Description For a written version of this podcast, check out: https://autumndickson.com/ For a vi...

Come Follow Me 2021 November 22-28 Doctrine 135-136 Nov 22-28 DC 135-136   Section 136 is a revelation given by the Lord to Brigham Young regarding the trek west. It came at a time when the Saints were once again bogged down by opposition. It contained practical advice about how to proceed with the trek the following year. This revelation transformed the Saints and gave them the power they ne...