Ben Peterson

Hope in Christ: A Come, Follow Me Podcast

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Created as a trustworthy supplement to your scripture study and the Come, Follow Me resource of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each scripture highlight draws out relevant and relatable lessons connected with recent teachings from God’s latter-day prophets. Hi, I’m Ben Peterson, host of the Hope in Christ podcast. I hold a Master’s Degree in Religious Education from BYU, spent years professionally teaching Seminary and Institute classes, and currently, work for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, the ultimate authority on the gospel of Jesus Christ is the...

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Ben Peterson

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Mar 31, 2024

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Easter Week | Day Four - Jesus Christ’s Anointing 05.04.2023

Celebrate Easter with a daily highlight of the events and teachings from the last holy week of the Savior's mortal life. These include the His atoning sacrifice in Gethsemane and on the cross at Calvary, culminating in His glorious Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Episode Transcript

Easter Week | Day Three - Christ Prepares His Disciples for His Second Coming 04.04.2023

Celebrate Easter with a daily highlight of the events and teachings from the last holy week of the Savior's mortal life. These include the His atoning sacrifice in Gethsemane and on the cross at Calvary, culminating in His glorious Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Episode Transcript

Easter Week | Day Two - Jesus Christ in the Temple 03.04.2023

Celebrate Easter with a daily highlight of the events and teachings from the last holy week of the Savior's mortal life. These include the His atoning sacrifice in Gethsemane and on the cross at Calvary, culminating in His glorious Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Episode Transcript

Easter Week | Day One - Palm Sunday 02.04.2023

Celebrate Easter with a daily highlight of the events and teachings from the last holy week of the Savior's mortal life. These include the His atoning sacrifice in Gethsemane and on the cross at Calvary, culminating in His glorious Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Episode Transcript

Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6-7 | ”Be Not Afraid” - A Deeper Look at Church Callings, Faith, Ministering, and the Sacrament 25.03.2023

Discover more about: Being healed by the Savior How to serve in a Church calling when you feel inadequate How to exercise faith in Christ to do miracles How to find strength to minister to others when you just don't feel like you have anything to give The signs and tokens of the sacrament ordinance and how they help us understand our covenant with the Lord at a deeper level

Matthew 13; Luke 8, 13 | ”Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear” 18.03.2023

Discover some of the reasons for and benefits of the parables Jesus Christ taught. Learn how to learn from parables. Rediscover the parable of the sower, the parable of the wheat and the tares, and the parable of the leaven from perspectives that include teachings of latter-day prophets of God.

Matthew 11-12; Luke 11 | ”I Will Give You Rest” - Finding Relief and Peace from Sin and Stress 11.03.2023

This scripture highlight focuses on the covenant connection and relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ that allow us to truly "take [Jesus Christ's] yoke upon [us]" and ultimately enter into His rest.  Through the words of living prophets, discover more about what it means to yoke yourself to God and how the Sabbath day and honoring that holy time can give you access to God's power to...

Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9 | ”These Twelve Jesus Sent Forth” - Finding and Sharing Hope in Christ 03.03.2023

Discover a new way to see the story of raising Jairus' daughter from the dead and healing the woman who had an issue of blood. Learn about ministering as the Savior did. And discover once again how to continue with hope in Christ even in darkness, despair, discouragement, and disappointment.

Matthew 8; Mark 2-4; Luke 7 | ”Thy Faith Hath Saved Thee,” The Cost of Discipleship, and Choosing to Stay in the Church of Jesus Christ 25.02.2023

In this Come, Follow Me scripture highlight, learn about the Savior's healings from a different perspective and see how the Savior seeks to heal us from more than our physical sorrows. Ponder ways you can bring people you love closer to the Savior so they can experience His healing power. Be reminded about the ultimate source of our forgiveness and how to love God more purely. Discover the Savior'...

Matthew 6-7 | Sincere Gospel Living, Judging Righteously, and Building on the Foundation of Christ 17.02.2023

Learn from this second conversation about the Savior's Sermon on the Mount, discussing topics such as what it means to become perfect in Christ, how to live the gospel for the right reasons, when is it okay and even necessary to make a judgment call, and how to build a life on the unshakable foundation of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5; Luke 6 | Blessed Are Ye - The Sermon on the Mount as a Temple Text 10.02.2023

Discover the Savior's way and understand more about who He is through a study of His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 and Luke 6. Begin to see the Beatitudes and the Savior's teachings in this sermon as a sort of journey through God's temple and into His holy presence.

John 2-4 | Ye Must Be Born Again 04.02.2023

This Come, Follow Me scripture highlight will help you study the story of Jesus turning water to wine, the cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem, Nicodemus' conversation with Jesus about the need to be born again, and the Savior's attempt to raise his sights as well as those of the Samaritan woman at the well.  See more closely what the Savior is accomplishing in these stories. Learn historical con...

Matthew 4; Luke 4-5 | The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me 29.01.2023

In this New Testament "Come, Follow Me" scripture highlight, learn from the Savior more about facing and successfully overcoming temptation by looking closely at His example. Find out how to strengthen yourself and put off the natural man. And learn about how the Savior can heal you in ways that you may not have considered before.

Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3 | Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord 22.01.2023

In this "Come, Follow Me" scripture highlight, discover more about John the Baptist's role and teachings and why it would have been so significant to the people of Jerusalem at the time. Learn more about repentance and reflect on the light, hope, power, and purity daily repentance can bring to your life. Learn about baptism and receiving the Holy Ghost, as well as some other insightful points abou...

John 1 | We Have Found the Messiah 17.01.2023

The Gospel According to John contains the testimony and teachings of John, the Apostle. John was initially a disciple of John the Baptist who introduced him to the “Lamb of God.” Jesus invited John to “Come and see”, an invitation that changed his life forever. Later as an apostle of the Lord, Jesus Christ, John was blessed with a vision of the heavens and the history and future of the earth. His...

Matthew 2; Luke 2 | The Christmas Story and the Savior’s Youth 10.01.2023

Study the Christmas story with greater context, and learn to look at lessons from the Savior's youth as we look to teach and mentor young men and young women in the Church today.

Matthew 1; Luke 1 | Lessons on Discipleship and God’s Covenant to Be with Us 05.01.2023

Find context, insights, and perspective to help you deepen your study of Matthew 1 and Luke 1 as you seek personal revelation and personalized lessons from heaven that are meant just for you. Learn how to become a true disciple and teach discipleship by studying the story of Mary.

What Happened Between the Old and New Testaments & How Did God Prepare the World for the Birth of Christ? 02.01.2023

You're about to study the New Testament... but over 400 years have passed since the time of the Old Testament. So, what happened during those 400 years? What influences created the world of the New Testament? Where did the Pharisees, Saducees, Essenes, Scribes, and synagogues come from? And how did the world become prepared for the birth of Jesus Christ? Answers to these questions and so much more...

The Old Testament in 20 Minutes and How This Year’s Study Has Prepared Us for an Unforgettable Christmas 21.12.2022

A summary of some of the greatest truths learned from the Old Testament and a high-level walkthrough highlighting this year's Come, Follow Me study of the Old Testament. Rediscover meaningful lessons that will strengthen your hope and faith in Jesus Christ and your covenant connection to Him. And find out how a study of the Old Testament has prepared you for an unforgettable Christmas.

Malachi 4 | Sealing Families—Fulfilling the Purpose of the Earth’s Creation 14.12.2022

As a bookend to the Old Testament, this scripture highlight dives into how God is preparing us for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Learn more about the importance of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with the sealing power that is exercised in those temples to bind children to their parents for eternity. Also learn about the Abrahamic Covenant that has been restored...

Malachi 3 | Preparing to Make and Keep the Covenant of Consecration 13.12.2022

A scripture highlight on Malachi 3 that dives into the law of tithing as an opportunity for us to prepare to be sanctified and to prepare our hearts to make and keep the covenant of consecration in God's holy temple.

Malachi 1-2 | Learning to Keep ALL of God’s Commandments 12.12.2022

A scripture highlight from Malachi 1-2 that helps remind us that God's covenant children have a special and distinct role on the earth; and of the importance to keep ALL of God's commandments in order to obtain His power to overcome the world.

Malachi | Finding Hope in Times of Discouragement 11.12.2022

This introductory highlight to the Old Testament book of Malachi addresses the challenge of losing hope and faith when promised blessings don't seem to come. Learn and rediscover how you can find and keep hope in Christ one day at a time so you can avoid giving up.

Zechariah | Armageddon & Christ’s Appearance at Jerusalem 06.12.2022

This scripture highlight walks through the Old Testament book of Zechariah and highlights the prophecies of this ancient prophet who was shown much about Jesus Christ's mission and Atoning Sacrifice, as well as the events preceding and following His Second Coming appearance on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Learn about Jesus Christ and His temple and the covenants and hope He promises to those...

Haggai | Priorities, Peace & Preparing for the Desire of Nations 04.12.2022

A scripture highlight of the Old Testament book of Haggai. Learn how the Israelites after the return to Jerusalem have a lot in common with people today. Rediscover recent prophetic teachings in light of the lessons of prioritizing what is most important in life, seeking peace, and preparing for the return of the Desire of Nations, Jesus Christ.

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