My Scripture Streak

Questions to Consider Have you ever wondered why God created all of this? Have you ever felt small in a vast universe — and yet deeply known by God at the same time? Do you ever struggle with giving yourself grace when life gets busy and your spiritual routines slip? Have you paused lately to remember who you really are and why you came here ? If any of those questions resonate with you, this epis...

Questions to consider… What do you do when temptation feels loud, persuasive, or overwhelming? Where do you go in your mind and heart when your faith is being tested? What does it really mean to be "chosen" by God — and what is God choosing us for ? Have you ever noticed that your greatest spiritual clarity often comes after your hardest spiritual trials? Episode Summary In this episode of Streaki...

Questions to Consider What if your weakness isn't a flaw — but a gift from God? What does it really mean that you are a son or daughter of God? How do you respond when temptation tries to redefine who you are? Where do you turn when you feel small, discouraged, or aware of your limitations? Are you trying to hide your weakness… or bring it to Christ? Episode Description — Streaking the Scriptures...

Episode Summary — Why Article of Faith 10 Might Be the Most Personal of Them All What does it really mean to believe in the literal gathering of Israel , the building of Zion, and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ — and why does that belief matter right now, in your ordinary, everyday life ? In this Christmas Eve episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff Downs reflects on Article of Faith #10 and...

Questions to Consider Is God still revealing truth today—or did revelation end long ago? Why does continuing revelation matter in a world facing challenges never seen before? How does Article of Faith #9 explain the need for prophets in our day? Why is The Family: A Proclamation to the World considered living scripture for modern times? How do divine "guardrails" actually increase freedom, safety,...

Questions to Consider While Listening What does it really mean to pray "with all the energy of heart" for charity? How do you practice Christlike charity in traffic, crowds, and everyday irritations? Why does God provide more than one witness of Jesus Christ? What does it mean that the Bible is the Word of God "as far as it is translated correctly" ? Why were "plain and precious" truths lost, and...

This episode of Streaking the Scriptures dives deep into Article of Faith 7 and what it really means to believe in "gifts of the Spirit" today—not just as a doctrine, but as something active and personal in your life. Jeff walks through where spiritual gifts are outlined in scripture— 1 Corinthians 12 , Moroni 10 , and Doctrine and Covenants 46 —and points out that when something shows up in three...

How do you truly know when someone is called of God? In a world filled with voices, opinions, and countless religious messages, this question matters more than ever. In this episode, we explore the powerful doctrine that sets the restored Church of Jesus Christ apart from every other organization on earth: divine authority—how it is given, how it is recognized, and why it is essential for your per...

In this study session of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery shares a few tender moments from the Christmas season, including attending the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert and walking as part of his daily streaks. Then we dive deep into Articles of Faith 3 and 4. Together we explore what it really means to be saved through the atonement of Jesus Christ, how justice and mercy are...

In today's episode of Streaking the Scriptures , we stay with Article of Faith 1 and go much deeper into the Holy Ghost. We walk through the Savior's promise in John 14 and 15, explore Nephi's powerful teachings in 2 Nephi 32, and look at how the Holy Ghost both tells us and shows us "all things" that we should do. I share a story about a tower of deadbolts, fifty keys, and one simple question tha...

Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures ! Today marks a powerful moment in our year-long journey. We have officially completed every section in the Doctrine and Covenants, and now we turn our hearts and minds to the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Even though published revelation in the Doctrine and Covenants has concluded, revelation has most certainly not stopped. We live i...

Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures . I'm your host, Jeff Downs, and today we arrive at a profound moment in our journey through the Doctrine and Covenants. We are completing Section 138—the culminating revelation that opens the curtains on life after death, redemption, and the ongoing labor and progression of God's children beyond mortality. This section reveals answers to some of humanity's...

🎙️ Introduction Good morning, and welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures . Today we continue our study of Doctrine and Covenants section 138—a section that lifts the veil and lets us glimpse the grandeur of the Lord's redemptive work on both sides of the veil. Yesterday we explored Joseph F. Smith's pondering, his searching, and the revelatory "recipe" that opened his understanding. Today, begin...

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...