My Scripture Streak

Questions to Consider What did Jesus Christ experience when He took upon Himself the sins of the world in the Garden of Gethsemane? Could Alma the Younger's three days of suffering and redemption provide a glimpse into what the Savior experienced during His Atonement? What does it mean that Christ was "wounded for our transgressions" and "bruised for our iniquities"? How can understanding the dept...

Questions to Consider When the storms of life come, am I looking for protection from the storm—or am I firmly built upon the Rock of Jesus Christ ? Do I truly believe the Savior's "hand is not shortened"—that He has the power to redeem and deliver me? When prophetic counsel challenges me, do I open my ears and allow it to change me, or do I become resistant? What does Christ's willingness to give...

What can an eagle teach you about relying on the Lord? What if the ordinary things you see every day are actually teaching you something about God? And when life becomes heavy, what does it really mean to "wait upon the Lord" and have your strength renewed? In Episode 453 of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff studies Isaiah 40 and explores one of Isaiah's most comforting promises: "They that wait upo...

What does it really mean to "take hold" of the Lord's strength? What if the experiences you desperately want to escape are actually designed for your individual growth? Are you putting yourself in places where you can hear the Lord—or unintentionally removing yourself from His influence? And when you attend church, go to the temple, study the scriptures, or listen to General Conference, whose resp...

In Isaiah 2 and 3, the prophet describes two dramatically different paths. One leads upward to the mountain of the Lord, where people seek God, learn His ways, and walk in His light. The other leads downward as pride, material possessions, status, idols, and trust in human strength replace faith in God. In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeffery explores Isaiah's warning to a society th...

What would change in our lives if we chose a soft answer instead of the perfect comeback? What if wisdom isn't just about what we know—but how we use what we know? And what does it really mean to "train up a child in the way he should go"? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff continues studying the practical wisdom found in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, beginning with the powerful remin...

What does it really mean to "trust in the Lord with all thine heart"? And are we willing to follow Him when His direction doesn't make sense to us yet? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff studies Proverbs 3 and explores one of the most familiar—and perhaps most challenging—invitations in all of scripture: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understan...

What does it really mean to have the Lord as your shield? How can you recognize when you are moving from a path of light toward a path of darkness? And what role do wisdom, understanding, and discretion play in keeping you firmly on the Lord's path? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , we study Proverbs chapter 2 and discover a beautiful promise: as we seek wisdom, treasure the commandmen...

Are you seeking wisdom—or simply hoping God will rescue you when you need Him? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff begins a journey through Proverbs with one of its foundational truths: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." But the discussion quickly moves from ancient wisdom to the very real choices we make every day—who we listen to, what influences we follow, what...

What do you do when you don't know what comes next? Uncertainty about our careers, finances, families, decisions, and future can quickly turn into fear. And sometimes the hardest uncertainty comes when we look backward and wonder: What if I had made a different decision? What would my life look like today? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeff studies Psalms 110, 116, 118, and 120 and...

Have you ever felt invisible to God? Psalm 102 begins with the prayer of someone who feels overwhelmed, afflicted, and alone: "Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee." It echoes Joseph Smith's plea from Liberty Jail: "O God, where art thou?" These are prayers born in moments when we know God is there—but struggle to feel His presence. In this episode, we explore what happens when a...

The children of Israel had finally escaped Egypt—but freedom quickly became frightening. With Pharaoh's army closing in and the Red Sea in front of them, they began wondering whether they would have been better off going back to the bondage they already knew. Moses responded with a powerful invitation: "Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord." How often do we do the same thing...

Questions to Consider Where in your life might you be hardening your heart instead of softening it? When you are tested, do you turn to God—or wait until the pressure is unbearable? Are you choosing humility… or being compelled into it? What small moments of pride are quietly shaping your responses to others? If you were in Pharaoh's place, would you recognize the hand of God—or resist it? Why You...

Questions to Consider When life doesn't unfold the way you prayed it would… do you draw closer to Christ or begin to pull away? Have you ever expected immediate relief, only to discover God was offering something far greater? Are you focused on temporary solutions… or eternal deliverance? When burdens increase, do you question the path—or trust the purpose? How do you respond when the Lord asks yo...

Questions to Consider Would I have recognized the Savior if I were in that crowd on Palm Sunday? What expectations do I place on Christ—and are they aligned with who He truly is? How is it possible to go from praising Him to rejecting Him in just a few days? In my daily actions, which crowd am I really part of? Do I actively stand for Christ… or silently step back when it matters most? This Palm S...

Questions to Consider: Have you ever faced a moment that completely changed the direction of your life? What do you do when you feel prompted to act—but don't fully understand why? How do you reconcile faith with uncertainty, fear, or even past mistakes? What makes a place—or a life—truly sacred? Have you ever felt called to something you didn't feel ready to do? What happens when a single decisio...

Questions to Consider: What happens in your life when "a new king arises" who doesn't know you—at work, in relationships, or even spiritually? Are you relying on who you know… or on who knows you? How do you respond when pressure, stress, or affliction increases—do you turn outward or upward? Could your current struggles actually be the very thing multiplying your growth? When was the last time yo...

What do you do when the pressure doesn't go away… when the pain lingers… and the answers don't come right when you ask for them? In this deeply personal episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeffery opens a window into a real, ongoing trial—one that has tested him in ways he never expected. This isn't a polished story with a clean ending. It's raw. It's present. And it's powerful. Through that exp...

What happens when life feels like everything is going wrong… and you still choose to trust God? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures , Jeffery Downs walks through the powerful conclusion of Joseph's story in Genesis 42–50 —a story filled with betrayal, famine, family conflict, and ultimately reconciliation. But more than a history lesson, this episode explores something deeply personal: wha...

If you have ever wondered how faith actually works when life does not go according to plan, this episode of Streaking the Scriptures is one you will not want to miss. In this study of Genesis 37–41, Jeff Downs explores the remarkable life of Joseph—betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and thrown into prison—yet somehow still prospering under the Lord's hand. The story rais...

Questions to Consider What if some of the most famous stories in the Old Testament are only fragments of a much larger story? How do we apply scripture when details are missing and context has been lost over centuries? Would you respond immediately if you felt prompted by God—or would you hesitate and wait for a stronger sign? Are there small, seemingly harmless choices in life that could quietly...

Questions to Consider When scripture stories feel incomplete or confusing, how do we invite the Spirit to help us understand what is missing? Is anything in your life currently "too hard" — and what would it look like to trust that it isn't too hard for the Lord? How do faith and doubt sometimes exist side by side, like Sarah's laughter turning into joy? Where might contention be quietly weakening...

Questions to Consider: • What does it really mean to be "chosen," and how does effort shape spiritual growth? • When God makes a promise that feels impossible, how do you keep believing while you wait? • How can patience deepen your faith during seasons when answers seem delayed? • What role does charity play in navigating difficult relationships or unexpected life changes? • Are there moments whe...

What would you do if the Lord asked you to leave something familiar… before showing you what comes next? Have you ever felt the quiet pressure of a trial of faith — that moment where you must step forward without seeing the outcome? And when life asks you to change direction, relocate, or reset spiritually… how do you know you're moving toward promise instead of uncertainty? In this powerful episo...

Questions to Consider… What do you do when the environment around you pulls you away from what you know is right? When life feels overwhelming or you feel "bound," who do you turn to first? How do opposition and tension actually shape your spiritual growth instead of stopping it? What does it look like to choose agency instead of reacting to anger, fear, or pressure? Could consistent daily scriptu...