Talking Scripture

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Heavenly Father’s plan in the premortal council and Jesus’ role as Savior. The Savior sought only the glory of the Father. (06:15) The Serpent (Satan) comes to Eve. The serpent was  subtle,  a word with many meanings. 2 Nephi 2 explains how agency works its requirements. (13:40) Adam and Eve were commanded to not eat th...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the The Old Testament. (04:27) Bryce breaks down the Old Testament into nine time periods. (09:41) Canonization and the creation of the Greek Septuagint. The authors of the New Testament quoted the Greek version of the Old Testament. The version that Jesus used is unknown. (13:01) The Old Testament is not one book writte...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The book of Moses is the JST of Genesis. The word  translation  has multiple meanings. Moses 1 is the missing preface to the Old Testament which reveals three important truths. (07:03) We are God’s children, and have infinite worth and potential. (08:45) The name of God. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew and many words...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Watch on YouTube: Mike’s related video with Stick of Joseph, Ep 230 BONUS VIDEO | Was Jesus DELETED from the Old Testament? → Timestamps: (00:00) Israel is God’s special possession and chosen to bring Heavenly Father’s children home. (08:24) Three main covenants that God made with Israel: The Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic Covenant. (16:...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Proclamations are major declarations from prophets, seers, and revelators. This proclamation states that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. (05:11) There are three parts: prophetic declarations, prophetic warnings, and prophetic counsel. Prophetic declarations are clear statements of ou...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The 9th Article of Faith explains that the restoration is ongoing. (04:05) President Woodruff issued Official Declaration 1 in 1890. This Manifesto led to the end of the practice of plural marriage. (08:59) Elder Bruce C. Hafen invites us to examine ambiguity in the church with open eyes and hearts. (17:00) The Church today disavows al...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show No t es → Timestamps: (00:00) The doctrine of salvation for the dead is revealed in Section 137. (01:43) Divine curiosity is a catalyst for revelation. (07:25) Joseph marvels at how Alvin obtained Celestial glory without being baptized. He learns that all who have died without a knowledge of the gospel, who would have received it, shall be heirs of the Celestial...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) D&C 136 details the will of the Lord as the Saints move west. Winter Quarters was a place to prepare for the final trek to the Great Basin. (04:31) D&C 136 reads differently and Brigham Young’s personality seems to come through. (14:25) Some of the events that led Joseph Smith to Carthage Jail. Plural marriage. (17:00) Joseph e...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Section 133 was intended to be an appendix to the Doctrine and Covenants. (00:55) The role of government is to maintain a balance between rights and responsibilities. (06:59) Section 133 is a companion to Section 1. Prophecies in the Bible will be fulfilled as the Latter-day Saints gather the House of Israel. (17:35) Temple imagery in...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Three grand keys on the nature of ministering angels and spirits. (02:04) Joseph Smith teaches that God has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s. Traditional Christianity has lost the understanding of Heavenly Father’s physical nature. (07:53) God resides on a globe like a sea of glass and fire. (09:08) Joseph asks the Lord a...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) During the Nauvoo period, Joseph Smith receives substantial revelation pertaining to the ordinances of the temple. (03:45) The historical background of Section 125. (05:58) “Essaying” is a term that means trying. Becoming a Saint is a process. (07:39) Through the help of the Lord, Brigham Young and the Twelve gathered many converts in...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Joseph Smith and his companions escape from Missouri custody in April 1839. (08:34) The Saints beautify Nauvoo. An overview of this section. (11:03) Joseph has not fallen from grace. The Lord emphasizes Joseph’s prophetic role even though he has weakness. What are our expectations of prophets? (14:31) The significance of official procl...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Historical background. (02:17) Joseph Smith demonstrated majesty in chains while in custody in Richmond. (05:35) Ten eternal truths we can apply to our lives from the Liberty Jail experience. (07:38) #1: God is aware of your trials, you are not alone. (11:11) #2: Your suffering will end. It will not last forever. (12:41) #3: Be faithfu...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Saints leave Kirtland. The pattern of prosperity and pain in church history. (05:06) In January 1838, Joseph and Emma leave Kirtland, never to return. Their enemies follow them to Missouri. (11:16) In Section 115 the Lord puts His name on the Church. (14:20) On April 26, 1839, the Quorum of the Twelve lay the cornerstone of the tem...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Accepting the representations of William Burgess, Joseph Smith and others church leaders visit Salem, Massachusetts in hopes of alleviating the church’s debt. (04:32) God can be both loved and feared. Examples of how He sees our efforts and quickly forgives our mistakes. (15:19) The Salem visit seems to be a gentle reminder from heaven...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) A brief history of many noteworthy events leading up to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. (03:28) Washings and anointings are introduced to a core group of Saints in Kirtland. (09:12) Edward Partridge and Joseph Smith are reconciled and share in visionary experiences. (11:26) The construction of the temple came with great personal...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) God has realistic expectations of us. We don’t have to be perfect to be saved. (07:17) An interpretation of D&C 106.6, bowing to God’s scepter. When we choose to follow the Lord, He gives us all that He has in return. (14:23) Section 107 is a revelation on the priesthood. (16:19) Why Melchizedek is the model and designation for whi...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Section 102 contains governing principles for councils. (10:24) An example of a council in Acts 15. Moving forward with unity is important. (12:37) Modern apostles share their experiences making decisions in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (14:45) The historical background of Zion’s Camp. Their mission was to reclaim their lands in...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) In July 1833, Missourians mob the Saints. The Lord defines when fighting back is justified. (03:07) The Book of Mormon teaches that we should be reluctant to go into conflict. (06:25) Conflict should have righteous motivation: to preserve, defend, and protect. (10:10) We can’t be guilty of striking back. We won’t have the Lord’s help i...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Kirtland Saints and the Jackson County Saints received the same command to build a temple, but they had different results. (05:27) The significance of temples was lost due to the Apostasy and misunderstanding of scriptural texts over time. (07:05) Four days after the revelatory rebuke in D&C 95, George A. Smith, Hyrum Smith, an...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Section 93 answers deep theological questions about the nature of God and His children. (01:41) One step at a time, grace for grace, we will make it to the Celestial Kingdom. As we improve and grow, the light we receive shows us more we need to do. Divine discontent is meant to motivate, not discourage. (20:16) Don’t judge others. They...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Official Church Statement on the Word of Wisdom → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background to the Word of Wisdom. (02:06) The Word of Wisdom as a binding law came in gradually in Church practice. (07:44) The Word of Wisdom is for us today, in our time. (09:08) It may be beneficial to not try to give explanations for the Word of Wisdom besides the rea...

→ Watch on YouTube → A Short Video on Silence Before the Second Coming in 3 Nephi 10 and D&C 88 → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The First and Second Comforter. (04:33) The mosaic pictures of the Savior Jesus Christ. (07:08) Synonyms for Jesus: light, life, law, and power. (14:22) Through the power of His resurrection, Jesus is the quickener. (21:28) Jesus is law. Law gives power an...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context. The first presidency clarifies the meaning of the “mighty and strong one.” (04:44) Uzzah’s steadying of the ark and modern applications. (08:08) David O. McKay’s quote concerning those who try to direct others while lacking authority. (10:01) Getting your name in the book of the law of God. (12:00) The parable o...

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context of Section 84. (02:49) The purpose of the priesthood and its attendant blessings. (10:49) One of the ways we claim the privileges of the priesthood is through the ordinances of the temple. (23:44) The blessings of the priesthood are for everyone in the world. It is not necessary to hold an office in the priesthoo...