Come, Follow Me Today

You and I are faced with temptation every day, often many times each day. What do we do in those moments? In today's episode we discuss what happened when King David was faced with temptation, and how we can try to have a different outcome for ourselves. 2 Samuel 11 2 Nephi 4

In the story of David and Goliath, David chooses to disregard the King's advice to wear armor and a sword, and instead faces the giant on his own terms. In today's episode we discuss how we react when someone doesn't conform to our way of doing things. 1st Samuel, Old Testament

In today's episode we discuss the story of Ruth, and how the decisions of one normal person can have a lasting impact on generations to come. The Book of Ruth

Despite the miracles that have allowed the Israelites to inhabit the promised land, they continue to rebel against God. In today's episode, we discuss how we delay God's ability to keep his covenants with us, when we choose not to keep ours.  Nevertheless, he never forgets about us. Book of Judges

In today's episode we discuss the final push of the Israelites into the promised land, the choices we all have of whether we'll follow the Lord, and the responsibility we have to help those around us. Joshua 1-8, 22-24

Moses' fear was that his people would get complacent in the Promised Land, and eventually forget about the Lord their God.  In today's episode, we'll discuss how you and I are also at risk of spiritual complacency, and what we can do to ensure that our families stay strong and return united to our God.

As Moses and the Israelites traveled towards the promised land, they continued to complain against the Lord, even to the point of wanting to go back to Egypt, which delayed their eternal progression. But the Lord never forsook them, and protected them from forces that might have stopped their journey completely. Today we discuss how the Lord protects you and me in this same way, whether we believe...

When the Lord asked the Israelites to build him a tabernacle, some chose not to respond.  Today we'll discuss how the same thing happens today with the Lord's people, and maybe even with us personally. Exodus 35-40

How is it that the Israelites continued to disobey God after witnessing so many miracles? In today's episode, we compare the Israelites choice to worship a Golden Calf to our own daily interactions with the world around us. Exodus 24-34 Matthew 22:37

When Moses was on the brink of burnout in his new role as Israel's leader, in order to ensure his survival and that of his people he had to learn one of the most valuable lessons in leadership...how to let go and rely on others to help carry the burden. Exodus 18

The Lord has called prophets and apostles to guide his people today, just as he did thousands of years ago with prophets like Moses.  Today we reflect on whether we have the tendency to murmur against the Lord's prophet, just as the Israelites did as Moses tried to bring them to the promised land.

Today we dive into the story of the Exodus from Egypt, and compare Moses' impossible task with the challenges that we face in our own lives. Exodus 1-13

In today's episode we discuss the transformation of Judah, from selling Joseph into slavery to protecting Benjamin with his life, and what you and I can learn as we go through our own personal transformations. Genesis 42-50

When life gets difficult, how do we know whether God is with us? In today's episode we take a look at the story of Joseph, and how he overcame multiple challenges in his life. Genesis 37-41

What happens when you don't stand up for what's right, because you worry about what others will think you? Today we'll discuss what happened when Reuben faced this dilemma in the book of Genesis, and the lifetime of regret that followed. Genesis 37 Doctrine & Covenants 3:7-9

Today we'll look at the story of Jacob and Esau's troubled history, and discuss what we can learn from each of them to become better disciples of Jesus Christ. Genesis 25-33

This week we'll look at the ultimate sacrifice that God asks of Abraham, and discuss how this relates to the sacrifices that God asks of us in our day-to-day lives. Genesis 22 Matthew 19

Today we'll be discussing the story of Lot and his wife as they escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and consider what we can do to avoid the fate of Lot's wife. Genesis 18-19 Ezekiel 16 Jude Jeremiah 23 Matthew 11 Luke 17

In today's episode, we look at the character of Abraham and how he tried to live up to the covenant that God made with him and posterity, including you and I, and discuss what we can learn from his experiences to help us in our lives. Genesis 12-17

In today's episode, we try to make sense of the story of Noah and the Flood, and discuss what God's role is in the tragedies that impact our lives. Genesis 6-10 Isaiah 55:8-9 "A Saint Through the Atonement of Christ our Lord", Jeffrey R. Holland, January 18, 2022

In today’s episode, we continue our discussion about Enoch, and dig into his claim about the words of eternal life. Moses Chapters 6-7 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/joseph-smith-translation-of-the-bible  

Today we'll be studying the Genealogy of Adam in Genesis 5, and discussing what we can do to be like Enoch and be remembered as having "walked with God." Genesis 5 John 21

In today's episode we'll dig into the story commonly referred to as "The Fall of Adam and Eve", and discuss how their experience relates to our own, and what we can learn that will help us navigate the same wilderness that they were sent out into. Genesis Chapter 3

Today we’ll be discussing the Creation of the earth as found in the book of Genesis, and considering how it relates to the creation story we’re all navigating through in our own lives. Genesis 1-2

Welcome back to Come, Follow Me Today! We're starting a new year of study in the Old Testament, loosely following the study curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each week there will be a new episode, published on Monday mornings. In today's episode, we'll be discussing the purpose of the Old Testament, and how it can lead us to more deeply accept our Savior Jesus Christ's...