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Seismic shifts in the religious and secular landscapes are destabilizing the faith of millions. Join religious educator Jared Halverson as he explores restored scripture, doctrine, history, and practice; examines patterns and pitfalls in navigating faith crisis; and wrestles with ways to make your faith unshaken. ___________ Hello my friends, I’m Jared Halverson and this is Unshaken. I’ve spent my life studying the scriptures, my professional career teaching them, and my education at a Bible-belt divinity school exploring ways they have been used and abused, attacked and defended. And I’d like to share with you some of the things I’ve learned. In March of 2020 I created a YouTube channel called Unshaken, and six months later we hit our one millionth view, as people around the world are eagerly pursuing an unshaken faith in God by immersing themselves in His word. More and more viewers have been asking for an audio-only version of the lessons on Unshaken, and this podcast is my attempt to meet those needs. What it lacks in the visuals shown on YouTube, or the polished sound of a podcast-only production, it hopefully makes up for in its accessibility to the drivers, joggers, and multi-taskers out there who want to study their scriptures “on the go.” To you, welcome to our verse-by-verse, Come Follow Me study of the scriptures. I pray that it helps your faith in Christ become unshaken. __________ Disclaimer: The content of these podcasts is the sole responsibility of their creator and does not reflect the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or the Church Educational System.
- 280 - Mosiah 1-3: "Unprofitable Servants"
An in-depth study of Mosiah 1-3. This lesson focuses on Benjamin's backstory, the power of the word, the gift of grace, the two ledgers, the Atonement of Christ, the Savior's dual nature, and more.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 1h 33min - 279 - Enos: "My Soul Hungered"
An in-depth study of the Book of Enos. This lesson focuses on what it might have been like to be raised by a parent like Jacob, the return of the prodigal, nurture and admonition, wrestling before God, soul hunger, sweeping guilt away, and more.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 1h 21min - 278 - Jacob 5-7 (part 2): "I Could Not Be Shaken"
Part 2 of a 2-part study of Jacob 5-7 (this part will cover chapters 6-7). This lesson focuses on choosing life, quenching the Spirit, facing Sherem, anti-religious rhetoric, becoming unshaken, sign-seeking, Jacob's adieu, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:56 Choosing Life 8:20 Quenchable Spirit or Unquenchable Fire 16:10 Facing Sherem 24:10 Anti-Religious Rhetoric 31:15 Becoming Unshaken 39:56 Attacking the Doctrine of Christ 54:36 Sign-Seeking 1:00:11 Deathbed Confession 1:10:09 Jacob's Adieu 1:21:44 Conclusion
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 1h 29min - 277 - Jacob 5-7 (part 1): The Allegory of the Olive Tree
Part 1 of a 2-part study of Jacob 5-7 (this part will cover chapter 5). This lesson focuses on Zenos, Olive trees, the 4 senses of scripture, the 4-Act play, grieving over the tree, grafting and scattering, planting in poor spots, the Lehite branch, the Great Apostasy, roots & branches, the Mother Tree, clearing away the bad, laboring in the vineyard, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:19 Zenos's Allegory of the Olive Tree 9:46 The 4 Senses of Scripture 18:38 The House of Israel as a Tame Olive Tree 27:09 History in the Allegory - the 4-Act Play 30:04 Act 1 - Grieving over a Dying Tree 43:31 Grafting & Scattering Branches 50:05 Act 2 - Checking on the Trees 1:00:07 Planting in Poor Spots 1:10:48 The Lehite Branch 1:19:34 Act 3 - Apostasy 1:29:43 Branches Overcoming Roots 1:41:06 What Could I Have Done More 1:59:10 Gathered to the Mother Tree 2:10:14 Laboring for the Last Time 2:16:35 Clearing Away the Bad 2:20:25 Laboring with the Lord of the Vineyard 2:28:06 The Final Harvest
Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 2h 34min - 276 - Jacob 1-4 (part 2): Firmness of Mind
Part 2 of a 2-part study of Jacob 1-4 (this part will cover chapters 3-4). This lesson focuses on comfort for victims, confronting prejudice, looking up to the Lamanites, passing down your sins, unshaken faith, unsearchable depths, things as they really are, looking beyond the mark, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:47 Comfort for Victims 12:51 Confronting Prejudice 22:55 Looking Up to the Lamanites 31:33 Not Passing Down Your Sins 36:54 Recording their Witness 45:56 Unshaken Faith in His Amazing Grace 51:39 The Unsearchable Depths of God 57:35 Things As They Really Are 1:01:15 Looking Beyond the Mark 1:07:27 Building on the Rejected Stone 1:15:57 Conclusion
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 1h 21min - 275 - Jacob 1-4 (part 1): Faith & Great Anxiety
Part 1 of a 2-part study of Jacob 1-4 (this part will cover chapters 1-2). This lesson focuses on Jacob's background, passing down the plates, prioritizing, faith and great anxiety, viewing the death of Christ, dichotomizing and demonizing, the 3 great sins, hard conversations, materialism & pride, problems with polygamy, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:24 Biographical Background 8:05 Passing Down the Plates 18:10 Prioritizing 23:06 Faith & Great Anxiety 32:03 Believe in Christ & View His Death 47:56 Succeeding Nephi 51:19 Dichotomize & Demonize 54:35 The 3 Great Sins 1:02:21 Free of the People's Blood 1:08:07 Having the Hard Conversations 1:28:23 Materialism & Pride 1:38:21 Before Ye Seek for Riches 1:49:06 Unity & Equality 1:52:08 Problems with Polygamy 2:23:42 Broken Hearts & Lost Confidence
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 2h 32min - 274 - 2 Nephi 31-33 (part 2): Nephi's Final Farewell
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 31-33 (this part will cover chapters 32-33). This lesson focuses on lingering questions, feasting upon the word, the Spirit's guidance, consecrating our performance, writing in weakness, means & ends, Nephi's farewell, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Lingering Questions 6:07 Feast Upon the Words of Christ 23:15 Guided by the Holy Ghost 28:43 Learning from the Savior 34:19 Praying to Consecrate Every Act 41:49 Writing in Weakness, Speaking in Strength 47:21 Consecrating Our Efforts to Others 54:15 Glory & Charity 59:52 Means & Ends 1:05:10 Nephi's Farewell 1:13:31 Conclusion
Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 1h 17min - 273 - 2 Nephi 31-33 (part 1): "This Is the Way"
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 31-33 (this part will cover chapter 31). This lesson focuses on the Doctrine of Christ, divine truth in human language, fulfilling all righteousness, the 4th Article of Faith, the Right Way, enduring to the end, pressing forward, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Nephi's Farewell 5:24 The Doctrine of Christ 10:52 Divine Truth in Human Language 15:34 Baptized to Fulfill All Righteousness 24:25 The 4th Article of Faith 37:42 The Right Path in the Right Way 42:45 Enduring to the End 49:56 Entering the Gate 57:28 Pressing Forward 1:04:01 No Other Way
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 1h 08min - 272 - 2 Nephi 26-30 (part 2): A Bible! A Bible!
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 26-30 (this part will cover chapters 28-30). This lesson focuses on contending churches, problems of pride, lullabies & pacifiers, line upon line, trusting in the arm of flesh, additional scripture, more nations than one, Jews & Gentiles, Millennial peace, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:43 Contending Churches 10:12 The Problems of Pride 20:12 Lullabies & Pacifiers 27:39 Line Upon Line 32:53 Trusting in the Arm of Flesh 40:10 A Bible! A Bible! 48:25 Jewish-Born Salvation 58:49 More Nations than One 1:13:09 Gathered in One 1:18:35 Jews & Gentiles as Covenant People 1:27:43 Gathered & Restored to Millennial Peace 1:33:53 Conclusion
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 1h 39min - 271 - 2 Nephi 26-30 (part 1): A Marvelous Work
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 26-30 (this part will cover chapters 26-27). This lesson focuses on avoiding the apocalypse, a striving Spirit, speaking from the dust, flaxen cords, priestcraft, radical inclusivity, a sealed book, the learned and the unlearned, a God of miracles, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Nephi's Ending 9:47 Preview of 3 Nephi 17:36 Avoiding Apocalypse 23:04 A Striving Spirit 27:14 Speaking from the Dust 38:45 Pride Spinning Flaxen Cords 43:29 Everything for the World's Benefit 50:56 Priestcraft 1:00:38 All Are Alike Unto God 1:07:54 Fighting Against Zion 1:17:17 A Sealed Book 1:30:36 The Learned & the Unlearned 1:44:10 A God of Miracles 1:49:35 A Marvelous Work and a Wonder
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 2h 00min - 270 - 2 Nephi 20-25 (part 2): "Rejoice in Christ"
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 20-25 (this part will cover chapter 25). This lesson focuses on understanding Isaiah, Nephi's plain prophecy, no other Messiah, saved by grace, all we can do, works of reconciliation, the deadness of the law, the right way, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Understanding Isaiah 15:24 Nephi's Plain Prophecy 24:12 No Other Messiah 33:45 Recording the Role of Christ 42:16 Grace After All We Can Do 53:45 The Works of Reconciliation 1:07:27 The Deadness of the Law 1:20:05 Focused Solely on Christ 1:28:25 The Right Way 1:33:14 Conclusion
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 1h 39min - 269 - 2 Nephi 20-25 (part 1): The Stem & the Stump
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 20-25 (this part will cover chapters 20-24). This lesson focuses on social sins, Assyria's "I" problem, the boastful ax, stems & stumps, the lion & the lamb, the destruction of Babylon, laughing at Lucifer, redeeming Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:34 Back to Isaiah 15:08 The Isaiah Chapters as a Whole 20:54 Punished for Social Sins 27:47 Assyria's "I" Problem 36:20 The Boastful Ax & Prideful Saw 45:39 Returning to the Mighty God 52:51 Stems & Stumps 1:09:42 The Lion & the Lamb 1:16:31 As the Waters Cover the Sea 1:24:09 My Strength & My Song 1:29:36 The Destruction of Babylon 1:45:45 Mocking the Enemy 1:54:41 Laughing at Lucifer 2:03:57 Redeeming Zion
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 2h 12min - 268 - 2 Nephi 11-19 (part 2): "Here Am I, Send Me"
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 11-19 (this part will cover chapters 16-19). This lesson focuses on the Heavenly Throne, the call of a prophet; ears, eyes, and hearts; a great forsaking, a remnant shall return, a virgin shall conceive, bees and razors, soft streams or rushing rivers, a Great Light, unto us a Child is born, stretched out still, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:41 The Heavenly Throne 8:44 The Call of a Prophet 14:22 Ears, Eyes, & Heart 27:52 A Great Forsaking 31:49 A Remnant Shall Return 46:35 A Virgin Shall Conceive 57:14 Bees & Razors 1:05:20 Destruction is Imminent 1:10:43 Soft Streams or Rushing Rivers 1:15:17 Trust the Lord, Not the Arm of Flesh 1:24:36 Seeing a Great Light 1:27:40 Unto Us a Child Is Born 1:34:22 Stretched Out Still 1:44:11 Conclusion
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 1h 50min - 267 - 2 Nephi 11-19 (part 1): The Isaiah Chapters
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 11-19 (this part will cover chapters 11-15). This lesson focuses on 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah, justice before mercy, 3 witnesses, dual delights, keys to understanding Isaiah, the mountain of the Lord, worldliness & pride, social sins, the Daughters of Zion, shelter in the storm, an army on the move, and more. 0:00 Introduction to the Isaiah Chapters 5:23 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah 10:03 Justice Before Mercy 14:41 Motivation, Quotation, Explanation 17:08 The Three Witnesses 21:36 Dual Delights 31:04 5 Keys to Isaiah 46:04 3 Original Chapters 48:26 The Mountain of the Lord 56:09 Worldliness, Idolatry, Pride 1:08:32 None to Provide, None to Lead 1:13:43 Social Sins, Neglecting the Poor 1:20:30 Materialism & the Daughters of Zion 1:31:27 Washing Away the Filth 1:35:32 Shelter in the Storm 1:40:20 The Lord's Beloved Vineyard 1:47:52 Woes upon Israel 1:58:40 An Army on the Move
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 2h 08min - 266 - 2 Nephi 6-10 (part 2): "O How Great the Plan of Our God!"
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 6-10 (this part will cover chapters 9-10). This lesson focuses on Book of Mormon contraries, scattering & gathering, death & resurrection, the Infinite Atonement, the awful monster, O's and Woes, being spiritually minded, the keeper of the gate, naming Christ, reconciliation, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Book of Mormon Contraries 3:26 Scattering & Gathering, Death & Resurrection 11:50 Merciful Plan & Infinite Atonement 18:30 Overcoming the Awful Monster 26:38 The Way of Deliverance 37:24 Resurrection & Restoration 50:57 Woes to the Wicked 56:13 Vainness, Frailty, & Foolishness 59:56 Spiritually-Minded 1:06:01 The Keeper of the Gate 1:15:35 Holding Onto Our Sins 1:24:18 Come and Buy 1:32:32 Naming Christ 1:41:22 Choosing the Lord 1:48:33 Reconciled by Works, Saved by Grace 1:58:06 Conclusion
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 2h 07min - 265 - 2 Nephi 6-10 (part 1): Carried on their Shoulders
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 6-10 (this part will cover chapters 6-8). This lesson focuses on fusing Old and New Testaments, a second scattering, pastoral perfectionism, likening Isaiah, carried on the shoulders, feeling forsaken, no one home, sparks & sorrow, worth the wait, giving God a pep talk, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:40 Fusing Old & New Testaments 8:08 A Second Scattering 13:28 Pastoral Perfectionism 17:31 Likening Isaiah 22:46 Carried on the Shoulders 27:51 The 1st & 2nd Coming of Christ 34:52 Feeling Forsaken 39:16 When Daddy Comes Home 46:11 Sparks & Sorrow or the Light of the World 52:02 Worth the Wait 58:30 Giving God a Pep Talk 1:04:27 Children Coming to Help 1:12:15 Strengthening Zion
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 1h 20min - 264 - 2 Nephi 3-5 (part 2): Nephite Blessing, Lamanite Curse
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 3-5 (this part will cover chapter 5). This lesson focuses on a God who speaks to prophets, the manner of happiness, Nephi's temple, the Lamanite curse, a "skin of blackness," scourged unto destruction, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:37 A God Who Speaks to Prophets 7:38 The Manner of Happiness 11:29 Nephi's Temple 18:50 The Lamanite Curse 27:39 A Skin of Blackness 40:00 White, Fair, Delightsome 48:42 Scourged unto Destruction 55:37 Conclusion
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 1h 02min - 263 - 2 Nephi 3-5 (part 1): Four Josephs and the Psalm of Nephi
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 3-5 (this part will cover chapters 3-4). This lesson focuses on Joseph in Egypt, Joseph Smith, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, restoring us, being sure, raising children, the death of Lehi, the Psalm of Nephi, depression and rejoicing, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:06 Joseph of Lehi & Joseph of Egypt 10:26 Joseph Smith 16:09 Bible & Book of Mormon 24:14 Restoring Us to God 27:31 Confounding Joseph's Enemies 32:43 I Am Sure 37:15 Crying from the Dust 45:04 Raising Children Right 55:13 The Death of Lehi 1:01:33 The Psalm of Nephi 1:08:30 O Wretched Man that I Am 1:16:37 Depression & Rejoicing 1:27:30 Encircled in the Robes of Righteousness
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 1h 38min - 262 - 2 Nephi 1-2 (part 2): Calming Our Anxiety
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 1-2 (this part will cover chapter 2). This lesson focuses on Jacob's anxieties, consecrating affliction, the Redeemer's righteousness, salvation is free, scrupulosity, agency & the Plan of Salvation, instruction, opposition, education, enticements, time to repent, free to choose, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:33 Jacob's Anxieties 9:18 Validating & Consecrating Affliction 14:55 The Righteousness of the Redeemer 26:11 Salvation Is Free 31:47 Scrupulosity 36:17 Agency & the Plan of Salvation 39:54 Instructed in the Law 45:56 Education & Redemption 51:02 Opposition in All Things 56:19 Arguing to the Absurd 1:05:51 Enticements & Lucifer's Fall 1:10:57 Time to Repent 1:15:13 Fall & Atonement 1:20:45 Free to Choose 1:28:28 The Elements of Agency 1:36:59 Conclusion
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 1h 42min - 261 - 2 Nephi 1-2 (part 1): Arise from the Dust
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 1-2 (this part will cover chapter 1). This lesson focuses on the destruction of Jerusalem, portable promises, the Land of Promise, a Land of Liberty, Awake & Arise, anxiety and fear in parenting, following the prophet, the birthright blessing, and more. 0:00 Introduction to 2 Nephi 2:59 Portable Promises 8:14 Led to the Land of Promise 16:42 Living in the Land of Liberty 24:40 Awake & Arise 29:22 Parenting Anxieties and Fears 36:57 Following the Prophet 43:34 Plainness & Sharpness 46:45 The Birthright Blessing
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 50min - 260 - 1 Nephi 16-22 (part 2): Likening Isaiah, Gathering Israel
Part 2 of a 2-part study of 1 Nephi 16-22 (this part will cover chapters 19-22). This lesson focuses on a long-suffering Savior, the isles of the sea, Isaiah's persuasive power, scattering and gathering, never forsaken, nursing mothers, Gentile shoulders, Nephi's Apocalypse, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:50 A Long-suffering Savior 9:28 The Isles of the Sea 15:41 Isaiah's Persuasive Power 29:46 Walking the Walk 33:08 Justly Scattered 40:17 A Promised Return 49:05 Never Forsaken, Never Forgotten 58:46 Who Hath Begotten Me These 1:05:54 Gentile Shoulders 1:14:32 Physical or Spiritual 1:22:35 Nephi's Apocalypse 1:30:44 Binding Satan 1:38:36 Conclusion
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 1h 44min - 259 - 1 Nephi 16-22 (part 1): Journey to the Promised Land
Part 1 of a 2-part study of 1 Nephi 16-22 (this part will cover chapters 16-18). This lesson focuses on Nephi's Exodus, the Liahona, the order of obedience, cut hearts, hangry, meeting God on the journey, moral or ceremonial law, equality and chosenness, racing to higher moral ground, building the ship, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:19 Nephi's Genesis & Exodus 8:32 The Liahona 16:42 Iron Rodders or Liahona Latter-day Saints 27:42 The Order of Obedience 33:24 Murmuring over Cut Hearts 37:13 Hangry 51:36 Meeting God along the Journey 59:50 Laman's Perspective 1:09:28 Moral or Ceremonial Law 1:14:47 Equality & Chosenness 1:21:55 A Race to Higher Moral Ground 1:27:07 Convicting & Convincing Laman & Lemuel 1:35:05 Building the Ship & Crossing the Sea
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 1h 44min - 258 - 1 Nephi 11-15: Nephi's Vision
An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 11-15, focusing on Nephi's search for truth, intellectual or experiential, Mary as a Tree of Life, Christmas Condescension, the Iron Rod, baptismal condescension, mists of darkness, the Great & Abominable Church, a book of covenants, plain & precious parts, the Gentiles and the Gathering of Israel, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, the Two Churches, the Olive Tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Nephi's Vision Overview 7:22 Nephi's Search for Truth 15:45 Intellectual or Experiential 25:05 Mary as a Tree of Life 27:48 Christmas Condescension 36:02 The Iron Rod 43:37 Baptismal Condescension 46:24 Great & Spacious Building 50:34 Mists & Vapors of Darkness 58:07 The Great & Abominable Church 1:07:41 A Book of Covenants 1:12:41 Plain & Precious Parts 1:20:00 The Gentiles & the Gathering of Israel 1:26:26 The Bible & the Book of Mormon 1:31:38 A Great & Marvelous Work 1:35:16 The Two Churches 1:48:00 Wondering about the Olive Tree 1:58:05 Explaining the Tree of Life 2:06:36 Conclusion
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 2h 12min - 257 - 1 Nephi 6-10: The Tree of Life
An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 6-10, focusing on the purpose of the plates, Nephi's thesis statement, two sets of plates, inviting Ishmael, persuading prodigals, the Samuel Principle, Lehi's Dream, the Cosmic Chess Match, 4 souls and 4 soils, pressing forward, falling away, the Great & Spacious Building, the mocking masses, a tender parent, the broken Olive Tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:31 What the Book of Mormon Isn't 10:16 Purpose of the Plates 19:28 The Original Thesis Statement 25:02 Two Sets of Plates 27:37 Inviting Ishmael 33:36 Trying to Persuade a Prodigal 44:24 The Samuel Principle 49:06 Faith, Change, & Forgiveness 1:03:00 Lehi's Dream Unfolds 1:12:00 The Cosmic Chess Match 1:16:02 4 Souls, 4 Soils 1:21:45 Pressing Forward but Falling Away 1:26:37 The Great & Spacious Building 1:34:37 Partaking & Ignoring the Mocking Masses 1:44:16 A Tender Parent 1:52:53 The Broken Olive Tree 2:06:58 Conclusion
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 2h 11min - 256 - 1 Nephi 1-5: I Will Go and Do
An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 1-5. This lesson focuses on approaches to scripture study, waterskiing or scuba diving, "I, Nephi," historical context, learning to learn from the Lord, making sense of Laman and Lemuel, misunderstanding God, God or Man, failed attempts, slaying Laban, the courage of covenant, Sariah's Faith Crisis, a comforting companion, treasuring the brass plates, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:04 Different Approaches to Scripture Study 10:11 Waterskiing, Snorkeling, & Scuba Diving 16:16 I, Nephi 27:27 Historical Context 31:37 Learning to Learn from the Lord 39:21 FX-20 49:19 Laman & Lemuel 1:02:56 Misunderstanding God 1:13:03 Nephi & Sam 1:17:25 Commandments from God or Man 1:22:04 Obtaining the Plates - Failed Attempts 1:33:33 Nephi Slays Laban 1:42:39 Absolute Obedience 1:53:12 Nephi, Zoram, & the Courage of Covenant 1:57:36 Sariah's Faith Crisis 2:04:35 A Comforting Companion 2:10:48 Treasuring the Brass Plates 2:15:08 Conclusion Links to download the Daily Scripture Study Schedule to complete the Standard Works in 1 year: pdf version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJQRs6Uy-B7Tr5AOiGFy31h9dhAOm1fS/view?usp=sharing Excel spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cNxUlOGEfEtHMry0yLVCUZn9I-xwcqBi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117812893384747385155&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 2h 20min - 255 - Introduction to the Book of Mormon
An in-depth study of the introductory pages of the Book of Mormon, including the Title Page, the Testimonies of the 3 and 8 Witnesses, and the Testimony of Joseph Smith. This lesson focuses on Book of Mormon stories, the power of the word, anti-Book of Mormon mockery, the conversion of Orson Spencer, imperfection, false assumptions, the Keystone Statement, domino or dialogue, epistemology, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:19 Book of Mormon Stories 11:13 The Power of the Word 16:42 Anti-Book of Mormon Mockery 22:45 The Conversion of Orson Spencer 37:03 Title Page: People, Process, Purpose 47:48 Imperfection 53:13 Book of Mormon Introduction and False Assumptions 1:00:21 The Keystone Statement 1:09:11 Domino or Dialogue 1:16:26 Epistemology - 3 & 8 Witnesses 1:29:31 Applying Joseph's Testimony
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 1h 40min - 254 - Unshaken Updates - Looking Back and Moving Forward
As we approach the 4-year anniversary of the start of scripture study on Unshaken, Jared takes a moment to reflect on the last four years, and to make a few announcements about the future of Unshaken.
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 29min - 253 - Revelation 15-22: The Celestial City
A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 15-22. This lesson focuses on songs of victory, the 7 vials of wrath, Armageddon, the Mother of Harlots, the Cage of Babylon, the Merchant City, Lamenting the Crash, the Marriage of the Lamb, the Supper of the Great God, the Second Coming, the Millennial reign, Gog & Magog, Final Judgment, the New Jerusalem, the Tree of Life, not adding or subtracting, the clear choice, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Songs of Victory 13:46 The 7 Plagues 18:35 Reassuring the Lord of Judgment 30:04 Armageddon 46:23 The Mother of Harlots 55:11 The Beast & the City 1:09:54 The Cage of Babylon 1:16:50 The Collapse of the Merchant City 1:25:28 Babylon's Catalog of Wares 1:30:43 Lamenting the Crash 1:39:13 The 3 Facets of Babylon 1:43:29 The Marriage of the Lamb 1:56:36 The Coming of Christ 2:08:16 The Supper of the Great God 2:14:46 Cast into the Bottomless Pit 2:21:03 Millennial Reign and Gog & Magog 2:27:44 Final Judgment 2:34:51 The New Jerusalem 2:40:48 All Things New 2:45:02 The Celestial City 2:59:29 The Tree of Life 3:08:15 The Bright & Morning Star 3:12:59 No Addition or Subtraction 3:20:51 Come, Lord Jesus 3:25:25 Final Review 3:31:04 The Clearest Choice
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 3h 40min - 252 - Christmas Message: Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)
A Christmas message discussing the original French lyrics of the song "Cantique de Noel" (translated into "O Holy Night"). This lesson focuses on the the Condescension of Christ, erasing stains, thrilling hope, the light of faith, preaching to our pride, opening heaven, from slave to sibling, gratitude & recognition, and more. 0:00 Merry Christmas 4:19 Cantique de Noel 10:10 The Condescension of Christ 13:45 Erasing Stains 18:36 Thrilling Hope on Bended Knee 24:39 The Light of Faith 27:30 The King of kings 30:04 Preaching to Our Pride 38:26 Freed Earth & Opened Heaven 40:52 From Slave to Sibling 43:45 Gratitude & Recognition 46:54 Stand and Sing 49:31 The Spirit of Christmas Andrea Bocelli performs "Cantique de Noel": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilO75EUExTU
Sun, 17 Dec 2023 - 52min - 251 - Revelation 6-14: Who Shall Be Able to Stand?
A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 6-14. This lesson focuses on the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the altar of the martyrs, signs of the 6th Seal, God's mark, the 144,000, dying eyes, silence in heaven, the angels of destruction, the locusts of hell, the little book, the Two Candlesticks, the two slain prophets, the Woman clothed with the sun, the Great Red Dragon, nourished in the wilderness, the War in Heaven, the Beast, 666, the Grapes of Wrath, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:56 The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse 18:53 The Altar of the Martyrs 26:59 Shaking in the 6th Seal 43:39 God's Mark on the Forehead 58:36 The 144,000 1:11:49 No More Tears 1:17:28 Silence in Heaven 1:26:03 The Angels of Destruction 1:37:49 Locusts from the Pit of Hell 1:54:31 The Second Woe but No Repentance 2:04:40 The Archangel's Little Book 2:17:36 John's Bittersweet Mission Call 2:27:14 Measuring Up 2:38:34 The Two Candlesticks 2:48:13 Two Prophets Slain & Raised Again 3:01:33 A Woman Clothed with the Sun 3:10:11 Preserved in the Wilderness 3:21:08 The War in Heaven 3:39:06 The War Continues on Earth 3:47:15 The Beast 3:59:31 Blasphemy & War 4:06:43 The Counterfeit Lamb & 666 4:20:15 Another Angel with the Everlasting Gospel 4:31:32 The Grapes of Wrath 4:40:12 Treading the Winepress Alone 4:46:46 Conclusion
Sat, 09 Dec 2023 - 4h 52min - 250 - Revelation 1-5: Worthy Is the Lamb
A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 1-5. This lesson focuses on the approach of the Book of Revelation, perpetual relevance, banishment on Patmos, a vision of Christ, stars & candlesticks, letters to the 7 churches, first love, faithfulness in tribulation, the true word, preserving purity, the true riches, awe, an open door, the throne of God, the 24 Elders, the 4 Beasts, the Sea of Glass, eyes & wings, the book with the 7 seals, the Lion & the Lamb, the New Song, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Revelation 13:07 John's Symbolic Approach 22:49 Failed Prophecy or Perpetual Relevance 40:00 The Revelation of Jesus to John 53:07 Banished to Patmos 1:02:33 A Vision of Jesus to John 1:10:18 Stars & Candlesticks 1:16:37 Letters to the 7 Churches 1:21:59 Ephesus - Holding to Truth 1:31:44 First Love & First Works 1:42:30 Smyrna - Faithful in Tribulation 1:51:48 Pergamos - The True Word of God 2:07:40 Thyatira - Purity Preserved 2:18:18 Sardis - Saints in Fact 2:26:47 Philadelphia - Safe Within 2:36:23 Laodicea - True Riches 2:47:28 The 7 Cities 2:56:25 I Stand All Amazed 3:05:12 An Open Door to the Throne 3:15:36 The 24 Elders 3:21:51 The Sea of Glass 3:25:26 The 4 Beasts 3:31:40 Eyes & Wings 3:43:00 The Book with the 7 Seals 3:49:41 Opening the Book 3:58:14 The Lion & the Lamb 4:07:26 The New Song 4:18:06 Conclusion
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 4h 22min - 249 - 1-3 John; Jude: God Is Love
A verse-by-verse study of 1-3 John and Jude. This lesson focuses on the Word of Life, faithful & just, overcoming the world, used to be's or never were's, an abiding anointing, divine potential, continuing to sin, loving one another, knowing we're worthy, God is Love, life in Christ, abiding in the doctrine of Christ, walking in truth, contending for the faith, examples of ungodliness, mockers in the last time, kept from falling, and more. 0:00 Introduction 7:04 The Word of Life & Light of the World 14:43 Faith & Just to Forgive 23:32 Atonement & Obedience 31:26 A New & Everlasting Commandment to Love 38:34 Overcoming the World 43:50 Used to Be's or Never Were's 53:29 An Abiding Anointing 1:01:48 Divine Potential 1:19:46 Committing or Continuing in Sin 1:26:09 Loving One Another 1:35:03 How We Know We're Worthy 1:48:59 Knowing Truth & Error 1:55:47 God Is Love 2:04:19 Loving God Despite the World 2:12:42 Attitude Toward the Commandments 2:19:00 Water, Blood, & Spirit 2:23:00 Life in Christ 2:31:30 Abiding in the Doctrine of Christ 2:43:19 Walking in Truth 2:54:27 Contending for the Faith 3:03:14 Examples of Ungodliness 3:14:46 Mockers in the Last Time 3:20:24 Kept from Falling 3:29:13 Conclusion
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 3h 34min - 248 - 1-2 Peter: A Lively Hope
A verse-by-verse study of 1-2 Peter. This lesson focuses on lively hope, refiner's fire, girding up the loins of your mind, the foreordained Lamb of God, a peculiar people, following His steps, part-member families, a reason for hope, Spirit Prison, unsurprised by suffering, feeding the flock of God, escaping the roaring lion, the divine nature, calling and election, the Transfiguration, interpreting scripture, vexed by wickedness, doubting the Second Coming, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Peter 6:28 Lively Hope & Refiner's Fire 13:58 Living in the Day of Prophecy Fulfilled 18:07 Girding Up the Loins of Your Mind 23:42 The Foreordained Lamb of God 30:17 Sincere Milk & Lively Stones 37:15 A Peculiar People 46:34 Submission & Enduring It Well 53:06 Following His Steps 56:44 Submissive Wives in Part-Members Families 1:07:22 Husbands Honoring Wives 1:14:55 Ready to Give a Reason for Hope 1:27:34 Preaching in Spirit Prison 1:38:47 Suffering & Ceasing from Sin 1:52:46 Unsurprised by Suffering 1:59:28 Feed the Flock of God 2:06:49 Escaping the Roaring Lion 2:14:07 Partakers of the Divine Nature 2:28:55 Calling & Election Made Sure 2:35:15 Witness at the Transfiguration 2:41:09 Interpreting Scripture 2:48:33 Vexed by the Wickedness Around Us 2:58:51 Forsaking the Way of Righteousness 3:09:34 Doubting the Second Coming 3:16:24 Not Slacking but Waiting on Repentance 3:26:38 Conclusion
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 3h 29min - 247 - James: Doers of the Word
A verse-by-verse study of the Book of James. This lesson focuses on adversity & patience, seeking wisdom, welcoming questions, fading riches, temptation, doing and not just believing, impartial judges, faith without works, bits & helms, taming the tongue, friendship with the world, resisting the devil, exploitation of the poor, healing the sick, the efficacy of prayer, and more. 0:00 Introduction to James 15:00 Adversity & Patience 23:18 Let Him Ask 32:17 Questions Are Welcome 39:14 Nothing Wavering 45:31 Fading Riches 48:33 Temptation Defined 59:30 Do Not Err 1:03:26 Doers of the Word 1:17:45 Impartial Judges 1:29:30 Breaking Any Link in the Chain 1:36:36 Faith without Works 1:44:27 The Works of Abraham 1:57:05 Bits & Helpers 2:05:12 Taming the Tongue 2:13:31 Friendship with the World or with God 2:22:52 Resisting the Devil 2:28:29 Clean Hands & Pure Hearts 2:40:45 The Rich Exploiting the Poor 2:45:59 Patiently Waiting for the Lord's Coming 2:51:40 Healing the Sick 2:58:49 The Efficacy of Prayer 3:08:16 Conclusion
Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 3h 10min - 246 - Hebrews 7-13: Author & Finisher of Our Faith
A verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 7-13. This lesson focuses on Melchizedek, a Superior Savior, better hope in a better testament, saving to the uttermost, the new covenant, touring the tabernacle, the blood of the lamb, shadows vs. realities, the Veil of the Temple, avoiding overcorrecting, casting away your confidence, the Faith Hall of Fame, Abel & Enoch, Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & Isaac, Moses; the cloud of witnesses, running with patience, enduring correction, climbing Mount Zion, remaining unshaken, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:19 Melchizedek, King of Salem 20:49 The Superiority of Melchizedek over Abraham 33:18 Better Hope & a Better Testament 39:43 Saving tot he Uttermost 51:53 Christ's More Excellent Ministry 58:51 The Need for a New Covenant 1:06:23 Tour of the Tabernacle 1:16:04 A High Priest of Good Things to Come 1:23:58 The Blood of the Lamb 1:30:38 Shadows vs. Realities 1:41:47 The Veil of the Temple & the Body of Christ 1:49:28 Joining Horizontal Discipleship to Vertical 1:54:30 Justice to Avoid Overcorrecting 2:01:49 Don't Cast Away Your Confidence 2:13:42 The Faith Hall of Fame 2:20:21 Abel, Enoch, Noah 2:32:04 Abraham & Sarah 2:44:29 Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph 2:53:07 Moses 3:02:01 Running through the Museum 3:16:19 A Cloud of Witnesses 3:23:00 Running with Patience 3:34:15 Enduring Correction & Lifting Others 3:41:31 Climbing Mount Zion with Jesus, not Abel 3:50:04 Remaining Unshaken 3:57:08 Counsel to the Saints 4:13:21 Conclusion
Sat, 04 Nov 2023 - 4h 19min - 245 - Hebrews 1-6: The Captain of Salvation
A verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 1-6. This lesson focuses on Jesus Christ being higher than the prophets and higher than the angels, not letting truth slip, the Condescension of Christ, the provocation in the wilderness, mixing in faith, resting since the work is done, the all-seeing eye, a touchable high priest, the throne of grace, milk and meat, sons of perdition, the promises of God, an anchor of hope, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Hebrews 12:41 Higher than the Prophets 21:12 Higher than the Angels 32:43 Don't Let the Truth Slip 39:47 A Little Lower than the Angels 47:40 Not Ashamed of His Brethren 54:33 Taking On Flesh & Blood 1:05:29 Greater than Moses 1:11:36 The Provocation 1:24:59 Mixing Everything with Faith 1:30:27 Rest Because the Work is Done 1:39:19 The All-Seeing Eye 1:43:12 Not Untouchable 1:47:52 Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace 1:58:43 A Compassionate High Priest 2:04:19 A Priest after the Order of Melchizedek 2:11:27 Milk & Meat 2:16:21 Building on the Doctrine of Christ 2:19:46 Sons of Perdition 2:27:03 The Labor of Love & the Promises of God 2:37:07 An Anchor of Hope 2:40:28 Conclusion
Sat, 28 Oct 2023 - 2h 46min - 244 - 1-2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon: The Shepherd’s Guide
A verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. This lesson focuses on the Pastoral Epistles, keeping the doctrine pure, the aim & audience of the Law, the office of a Bishop, the Apostasy, exercising Godliness, providing for the poor, the love of money, the good fight of faith, maternal faith, the spirit of fear, good soldiers, Godly doctrine, self-sabotage, the power of scripture, itching ears, slavery, communicating faith, and more. 0:00 Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles 12:59 The Charge to Keep the Doctrine Pure 22:50 The Aim & Audience of the Law 36:24 The Chief Sinner Saved 47:58 Christ's Willingness to Save Us All 55:51 Words to Women 1:24:23 The Office of a Bishop 1:32:51 The Office of a Deacon 1:38:50 A Latter Day Departure from the Faith 1:47:03 Exercising Godliness & the Example of Youth 2:00:00 Providing for the Poor 2:12:42 More Leadership Instructions 2:18:58 The Love of Money 2:27:59 The Good Fight of Faith 2:41:11 Conclusion of 1 Timothy 2:45:09 The Faith of Mother & Grandmother 2:56:10 The Spirit of Fear or of Power 3:08:01 A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ 3:18:20 Teaching Godly Doctrine 3:23:39 Meet for the Master's Use 3:29:40 Overcoming Self-Sabotage 3:36:46 Perlious Times in the Last Days 3:47:54 The Power of Scripture 3:58:08 Scratching Itching Ears 4:05:15 Final Words of Witness 4:13:01 Parting Messages 4:20:18 Salutation to Titus 4:23:48 True Doctrine & Pure Motives 4:29:38 Counsel to Various Sub-Groups 4:41:46 Ready for Every Good Work 4:53:02 Philemon and the Institution of Slavery 5:01:28 Communicating Faith Most Effectively 5:06:23 Honoring Agency 5:13:59 Christ & Forgiveness 5:26:55 Conclusion
Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 5h 32min - 243 - 1-2 Thessalonians: The Coming of Our Lord
A verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. This lesson focuses on the labor of love, being allowed to preach, cherishing a newborn, crowns of rejoicing, knowing yhour faith, perfecting what is lacking, the morning of the first resurrection, the Rapture, rest, apocalyptic impatience, the Great Apostasy, the mystery of iniquity, standing fast, directing your heart, awakening the idle, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Thessalonians 9:11 A Labor of Love Spreading Abroad 21:06 Allowed to Preach 31:53 Cherishing a Newborn 39:23 Converts as a Crown of Rejoicing 44:27 To Know Your Faith 58:54 Perfect What Is Lacking 1:04:15 Called unto Holiness 1:13:03 The Morning of the First Resurrection 1:24:24 The Rapture 1:39:09 Coming As a Thief in the Night 1:44:22 Counsel While We Wait 1:55:17 Conclusion to 1 Thess. 1:59:26 Rest with Us 2:09:45 Impatient for the Second Coming 2:17:39 The Great Apostasy 2:31:41 The Mystery of Iniquity 2:43:39 Stand Fast & Hold On 2:46:32 Direct Your Heart into God's Love 2:51:20 Awakening the Idle 2:58:14 Not Enemies but Brothers 3:05:07 Conclusion
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 3h 09min - 242 - Philippians / Colossians: I Can Do All Things Through Christ
A verse-by-verse study of the Books of Philippians and Colossians. This lesson focuses on love's needed contraries, affliction's silver lining, getting set, standing fast, consolation in Christ, the Condescension of Christ, prevenient grace, lights in the world, dung, reaching for the future, the admonition of Paul, the image of the invisible God, filling iup what's missing, blotting out the handwriting, off with the old, fellow-workers, and more. 0:00 Introduction 8:39 Salutation of Love 15:26 Love's Needed Contraries 20:43 Affliction's Silver Lining 31:11 Set for Defense 37:42 Pulled Between Christ & His People 44:02 Standing Fast 50:32 Consolation in Christ 56:53 The Condescension of Christ 1:15:47 A Name Above All Names 1:18:43 Working Out Salvation & Prevenient Grace 1:27:05 Shining as Lights in the World 1:35:34 Fellowservants 1:43:29 Counting All Things But Loss 2:01:42 Forgetting the Past & Reaching for the Future 2:12:18 The Admonitions of Paul 2:22:05 All Things through Christ 2:33:33 A Salutation of Faith, Hope, & Charity 2:40:32 The Image of the Invisible God 2:49:10 Filling Up What's Missing 2:54:07 Rooted & Established 3:08:38 Blotting Out the Handwriting 3:31:02 Off with the Old, On with the New 3:38:10 Christlike Identities & Attributes 3:44:24 Worship & Relationships 3:49:24 Fellow Workers 4:02:54 Conclusion
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 - 4h 07min - 241 - Ephesians: Fellowcitizens with the Saints
A verse-by-verse study of the Book of Ephesians. This lesson focuses on premortal election, the riches of God's grace, gathering all things in one, the earnest of our inheritance, the prince of the power of the air, breaking down the middle wall, fellowcitizens, the chief cornerstone, solving the mystery, unity, prophets & apostles, winds of doctrine, truth & love, ligaments, putting off the old and putting on the new, the place of anger, weakening the seal, Christ and the Church, the armor of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Ephesians 10:42 Chosen in Premortality 19:29 The Riches of His Grace 24:34 Gathering All Things in One 35:25 The Earnest of Our Inheritance 45:34 The Greatness of God's Power 52:48 Prince of the Power of the Air 1:02:14 Not of Works Lest We Boast 1:07:41 Breaking Down the Middle Wall 1:18:18 Fellowcitizens with the Saints 1:25:27 Naturalization 1:33:56 Foundation & Chief Cornerstone 1:40:42 Solving the Mystery 1:51:25 Rooted & Grounded in Love 2:01:19 Worthy of the Work 2:09:01 One in Unity 2:16:16 The Gift of Prophets & Apostles 2:27:49 Tossed by Winds of Doctrine 2:31:02 Speaking the Truth in Love 2:38:19 The Ligaments of Love 2:44:22 Putting Off the Old 2:50:06 The Place of Anger 2:58:23 Never Weaken the Seal 3:05:23 Children of Light 3:17:43 Husbands & Wives, Christ & the Church 3:32:37 Children & Parents 3:45:27 The Armor of God 3:51:09 The Shield of Faith 4:10:41 Conclusion
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 4h 18min - 240 - Galatians: Schoolmaster to Bring Us unto Christ
A verse-by-verse study of the Book of Galatians (this part will cover chapters 1-3). This lesson focuses on going back to old ways, another gospel, false brethren, perceiving grace, Paul vs. Peter, Law or Grace, rebuilding what you destroyed, the faith of Abraham, the stepping stool, a schoolmaster, children of God, repeating childbirth, Ishmael or Isaac, returning to bondage, walking in the Spirit, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Galatians 6:56 Returning to Old Ways 14:33 Removed to Another Gospel 27:41 The Same Truth 33:19 Independent of Any Other 47:13 False Brethren & True 56:01 Perceiving the Grace Given to Others 1:05:03 Withstanding Peter to His Face 1:17:38 Law or Grace 1:26:59 Rebuilding What We've Destroyed 1:43:13 Who Hath Bewitched You 1:51:42 The Faith of Abraham 1:57:02 Conquering the Curse 2:04:31 Confirming the Abrahamic Covenant 2:15:20 Adding the Stepping Stool 2:28:09 Our Schoolmaster 2:38:41 A New Identity in Christ 2:43:43 Children of God 2:55:56 Weak & Beggarly Elements 3:09:02 Giving Birth Again 3:13:44 Ishmael or Isaac 3:22:19 Returning to Bondage 3:32:38 Walking in the Spirit 3:47:16 Meekness & Humility 3:54:18 Be Not Weary in Well Doing 4:04:35 Conclusion
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 - 4h 10min - 239 - 2 Corinthians 8-13: Made Perfect In Weakness
A verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians 8-13 (this part will cover chapters 8-10). This lesson focuses on providing for the poor, generosity, proving our sincerity, equality in abundance, captivating thoughts, simplicity, low maintenance, giving offense, discerning counterfeits, the Third Heaven, glorying in our weakness, the law of witnesses, examining your faith, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:36 Providing for the Poor and Needy 11:26 Generosity to Others 21:38 Proving the Sincerity of Our Love 30:45 Equality in Abundance 44:19 Giving People Time to Prepare 56:46 A Cheerful Giver 1:08:10 Thoughts Made Captive to Christ 1:22:02 Establishing Authority & Glorying in God 1:32:16 Seduced Away from Simplicity in Christ 1:51:18 High Yield, Low Maintenance 2:01:06 Giving No Occasion for Offense 2:05:05 Discerning Counterfeits & Establishing Authority 2:18:18 Caught Up to the Third Heaven 2:27:19 Glorying in Our Weakness 2:38:44 Not Yours But You 2:48:32 The Law of Witnesses 2:51:10 Examine Your Faith 3:02:57 Conclusion
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 3h 07min - 238 - 2 Corinthians 1-7: Comfort in Affliction
A verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians 1-7 (this part will cover chapters 1-3). This lesson focuses on the Father of mercies, affliction & consolation, multiplying gratitude, avoiding heaviness, forgiving offenders, having no accusers, spiritual smells, fleshy tables, removing the veil, darkness & light, earthly sufferings & eternal glory, being clothed upon, the ministry of reconciliation, unequally yoked, godly sorrow, and more. 0:00 Introduction to 2 Corinthians 13:03 The Father of Mercies 29:08 Affliction & Consolation 46:42 Multiplying Gratitude & Rejoicing 1:05:09 Avoiding Heaviness 1:14:47 Forgiving Offenders 1:21:34 Having No Accusers 1:31:03 Spiritual Smells 1:40:33 Fleshy Tables of the Heart 1:47:58 The New Outshining the Old 1:54:28 Removing the Veil 2:03:57 Darkness & Light 2:11:09 Earthly Sufferings & Eternal Glory 2:20:54 Clothed Upon in the Resurrection 2:29:38 The Ministry of Reconciliation 2:46:37 Workers with Christ 2:53:25 Unequally Yoked 2:58:06 Boldness because of Love 3:05:34 Godly Sorrow 3:22:37 Comforted in Your Comfort 3:27:15 Conclusion
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 3h 31min - 237 - 1 Corinthians 14-16: Swallowed Up in Victory
A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 14-16. This lesson focuses on the gift of tongues, prophecy, edification & comprehension, glory & order, women at Church, the Resurrection, special witnesses, Adam-in-Reverse, baptism for the dead, facing death daily, risen bodies, the sting of death, and more. 0:00 Introduction 7:44 The Gift of Prophecy or the Gift of Tongues 26:51 Edification & Comprehension 38:21 Spirit & Understanding 53:50 Believers or Unbelievers 58:58 Glory & Order 1:07:59 Women at Church 1:20:50 Doubting the Resurrection 1:31:46 Special Witnesses 1:37:15 Logical Arguments 1:47:53 Adam-in-Reverse 1:51:22 The Order of the Resurrections 1:56:08 Baptism for the Dead 2:07:28 Facing Death Daily 2:17:27 What Type of Body 2:30:38 Conquering the Sting of Death 2:46:33 Paul's Missionary Plans 2:53:41 Final Instructions & Parting Words 3:02:28 Conclusion
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 3h 06min - 236 - 1 Corinthians 8-13: The Best Gifts
A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 8-13. This lesson focuses on the Babylonian BBQ, knowledge or charity, liberty or stumblinblock, professional clergy, plowing in hope, glorying in the gospel, the Rock in the wilderness, temptation's escape route, the cup of communion, the Patriarchal Order, cultural constructs, man & woman, the Sacrament, spiritual gifts, the body of Christ, the pure love of Christ, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:10 The Babylonian BBQ 10:00 Knowledge or Charity 23:19 Liberty as a Stumblingblock 33:27 Sacrificing for a Brother or Sister 38:23 Professional Clergy or Lay Ministry 58:49 Muzzling the Ox or Plowing in Hope 1:08:26 Glorying in the Gospel 1:22:19 All Things to All Men 1:32:01 The Rock in the Wilderness 1:41:21 Temptation's Escape Route 1:58:01 The Cup of Communion 2:10:04 Avoiding Offense 2:20:23 Presiding & Patriarchy 2:43:13 Cultural Constructs or Eternal Commandments 2:49:58 Man & Woman in the Lord 3:04:18 Schisms & Sacraments 3:14:48 Christ's Institution of the Sacrament 3:26:36 Spiritual Gifts 3:40:10 One Body, Many Members 4:00:23 Charity Defined 4:16:57 The Superiority of Charity 4:31:45 Conclusion
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 4h 35min - 235 - 1 Corinthians 1-7: The Wisdom of God
A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 1-7. This lesson focuses on challenges in Corinth, overcoming divisions, religious epistemology, intellectual arrogance, foolish or wise, knowing nothing, milk before meat, subcontractors, the body as a temple, the apostles, immorality, excommunication, suing the Saints, bodies as Temples, marital intimacy, celibacy, mixed-faith marriages, full-time ministry, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Corinthians 11:57 Paul's Salutation 18:22 Overcoming Divisions 28:28 Religious Epistemology 40:48 Intellectual Arrogance 48:40 The Foolishness of Preaching 56:10 Foolish or Wise 1:04:31 Determined to Know Nothing 1:20:19 Man's Wisdom or God's Power 1:32:16 Obtaining the Lord's Wisdom 1:46:06 Milk before Meat 2:05:36 Servants & subcontractors 2:15:48 Abiding as the Temple of God 2:23:27 Faithful & Humble Stewards 2:31:30 Apostles as Fools for Christ 2:36:34 Teachers or Parents 2:44:35 Immorality Among You 2:57:20 Excommunication 3:09:43 Suing the Saints 3:18:04 Sins to Repent of 3:28:26 Bodies as Temples 3:46:43 Marital Intimacy 3:59:48 Marriage or Celibacy 4:07:31 Mixed-Faith Marriage 4:21:07 Serving in Any Condition 4:27:13 Married to the Ministry 4:39:24 Conclusion
Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 4h 43min - 234 - Come Follow Me - Romans 7-16: The Roman Road
A verse-by-verse study of Romans 7-16. This lesson focuses on sin & law, the natural man, separating sin from sinner, the tug of war within, children of God, foreordination, the love of God, hardened clay, zeal & knowledge, hearing the word, saving Israel, grafting branches, conformed or transformed, the powers that be, doubtful disputations, judgers & despisers, causing offense, unity in the faith, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:54 The Roman Road 15:01 Freed from the Law 24:41 Sin & Law 36:15 Natural Man vs. Spiritual Man 46:46 Separating Sin from Sinner 1:03:02 The Tug of War Within 1:14:05 O Wretched Man that I Am 1:20:00 The Law of the Spirit 1:30:57 Carnally Minded or Spiritually Minded 1:37:49 Children of God 1:50:55 Suffering, Groans, & Travail 1:58:57 Hope, Patience, & Prayer 2:06:19 All Things Working Together 2:14:08 Foreordained 2:23:22 The Love of God 2:29:20 Not All Israel Is of Israel 2:41:02 Predestination or Foreordination 2:50:16 Malleable or Hardened Clay 3:04:59 Zeal & Knowledge 3:14:13 Believing, Confessing, & Calling 3:25:59 Saving Israel 3:39:55 Grafting in the Branches 3:56:08 Conformed or Transformed 4:02:36 Gifts & Counsel 4:14:35 The Powers that Be 4:24:06 Doubtful Disputations 4:34:49 Judgers & Despisers 4:43:26 Making Peace or Causing Offense 5:04:34 Unity in the Faith 5:16:21 Paul's Missionary Labors 5:25:12 Salutations to the Saints 5:42:18 Conclusion
Sat, 12 Aug 2023 - 5h 48min - 233 - Romans 1-6: Law vs. Grace
A verse-by-verse study of Romans 1-6. This lesson focuses on the letters of Paul, contextualizing the Book of Romans, proving contraries, salutation, the Roman reputation, debts to pay, unashamed, living by faith, the slide toward sin, hating God, judging others, taking grace for granted, balancing justicy & mercy, faith & works, Jews or Gentiles, the advantage of oracles, the same sinking ship, broken chains & shut mouths, which side of the sidewalk, gift or debt, the example of Abraham, believing in hope, tribulation and experience, Christ's death & Christ's life, the abundant Atonement, baptismal as burial, two masters, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:17 The Letters of Paul 14:53 The Book of Romans 24:08 Proving Contraries 39:18 Paul's Salutation 49:29 The Roman Reputation 55:22 Gifts to Share & Debts to Pay 1:01:09 Unashamed of the Gospel 1:09:30 The Just Shall Live by Faith 1:24:13 Justness or Faith 1:36:16 The Slide Toward Sin 1:39:26 Knowing the Creator through the Creation 1:48:23 Ignoring, Recreating, Avoiding, & Hating God 2:11:56 Judging Others 2:15:32 Taking Grace for Granted 2:25:21 Balancing Justice & Mercy, Faith & Works 2:31:57 Inside or Outside the Law 2:42:34 Jew or Gentile, Outward or Inward 2:55:21 The Advantage of Oracles 3:01:55 Unbelief Doesn't Change Truth 3:04:19 More Sin Does NOT mean More Grace 3:11:53 All in the Same Sinking Ship 3:18:27 Broken Chains & Shut Mouths 3:37:52 Christ as Propitiation 3:53:02 Grace or Law, Faith or Works 4:03:08 Which Side of the Sidewalk 4:11:15 Gift or Debt 4:21:47 The Example of Abraham 4:34:58 Against Hope Believed in Hope 4:43:56 Peace & Hope Despite Tribulation 4:50:20 Christ's Death & Christ's Life 4:54:58 The Atonement Abounding Over the Fall 5:01:54 Baptismal as Burial 5:12:32 Which Master We Serve 5:18:50 Conclusion
Sun, 06 Aug 2023 - 5h 23min - 232 - Acts 22-28: Paul’s Final Journey
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 22-28. This lesson focuses on Paul's self-defense before the Jews, before Felix, and before Festus; understanding our opposers, seeing the light, a military escort, rhetorical accusations, Paul's self-defense before Agrippa, Christ's message to Paul, almost or altogether, Paul's voyage to Rome, rejecting prophetic counsel, Paul's saving faith, staying onboard the ship, the word not bound, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:59 Paul's Self-Defense before the Jews 10:45 Understanding Our Opposers 18:54 Seeing the Light 27:31 Another Vision of Jesus 34:51 The News Up in Arms 47:16 Paul Before the Sanhedrin 1:00:03 A Conspiracy & a Military Escort 1:15:28 A Rhetorical Accusation 1:31:17 Paul's Self-Defense before Felix 1:42:23 Felix Avoids the Issue 1:51:09 Paul before Festus 2:10:03 Paul's Self-Defense before Agrippa 2:21:30 Christ's Message to Paul 2:29:27 Almost or Altogether 2:42:00 Paul's Voyage to Rome 2:52:14 Rejecting Prophetic Counsel 3:04:48 Paul's Saving Faith 3:14:26 Stay Onboard the Ship 3:30:22 Unharmed by a Poisonous Serpent 3:36:13 Blessing & Being Blessed 3:43:52 Paul Preaches in Rome 3:59:29 The Word Not Bound 4:02:13 Conclusion
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 4h 03min - 231 - Acts 16-21: To the Unknown God
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 16-21 (discussing Paul's 2nd and 3rd missionary journeys). This lesson focuses on Timothy's part-member family, avoiding offence, following the Spirit, Lydia's conversion, priestcraft vs. priesthood, imprisonment & freedom, turning the world upside down, the philosophies of men, the unknown God, a God who winks, separating politics and religion, receiving the rest, receiving the Holy Ghost, the silversmiths of Ephesus, herd mentality, raising the dead, the apostasy, contradictory impressions, willingness to suffer, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:41 Paul's Second Missionary Journey 6:19 Timothy's Part-Member Family 13:02 Lest We Should Offend 20:14 Building the Kingdom, Following the Spirit 29:06 Lydia's Conversion 34:11 Priestcraft vs. Priesthood 45:06 Which Side of the Bars 1:01:26 Turning the World Upside Down 1:19:46 Paul in Athens 1:30:53 The Philosophies of Men 1:42:38 To the Unknown God 1:56:14 A God Who Winks 2:09:19 Paul in Corinth 2:17:51 God's Reassurance to Missionaries 2:25:12 Separating Politics and Religion 2:37:57 Apollos Receiving the Rest 2:49:30 Receiving the Holy Ghost 2:59:46 True Power & Authority 3:14:30 Willing to Sacrifice or Standing to Lose 3:29:35 Mob Movements & Herd Mentality 3:47:31 Preaching the Gospel & Raising the Dead 3:55:35 Paul's Testimony to the Saints 4:08:52 Warning about Apostasy 4:19:41 Seemingly Contradictory Impressions 4:30:25 Paul's Willingness to Suffer 4:37:25 Trying to Reassure the Jews 4:44:43 Jews Outraged & Paul Endangered 4:54:09 Conclusion
Sat, 22 Jul 2023 - 4h 56min - 230 - Acts 10-15: Taking the Gospel to the Gentiles
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 10-15 (covering the conversion of Cornelius, the first missionary journey of Paul, and the Jerusalem Conference). This lesson focuses on Cornelius and Peter, wrestling with revelation, the shaping of Christianity, the martyrdom of James, the imprisonment of Peter, the death of Herod, Paul's first missionary journey, Elymas Barjesus, early returned missionaries, turning from Jew to Gentile, persecution & praise, stoning & spiritual strength, the Jerusalem Conference, disputations & deliberations, making compromises, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:21 Cornelius the Centurion 12:08 The Vision of Peter 21:00 Making Sense of the Message 35:03 Peter & Cornelius Finally Understand 47:25 Identity & Inclusivity 1:01:31 Explaining the Revelation at Home 1:16:11 Christianity Taking Shape 1:32:36 The Martyrdom of James & the Imprisonment of Peter 1:40:30 Peter Freed from Prison 1:55:36 The Death of Herod 2:03:01 Paul's First Missionary Journey 2:10:12 Elymas Barjesus 2:19:10 Mark Returns from the Mission 2:26:24 Paul Preaches in the Synagogues 2:38:49 Turning from the Jews to the Gentiles 2:56:20 Persecution 3:01:55 Praise 3:08:54 Purify, Protest, Point 3:18:24 Stoning & Spiritual Strength 3:26:30 The Jerusalem Conference 3:32:46 Disputations & Deliberations 3:39:31 Faith & Grace, or Obedience to Law 3:47:43 James Suggests a Compromise 4:00:37 Clarifying & Confirming the Lord's Will 4:15:33 A Second Missionary Journey 4:20:36 Conclusion
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 - 4h 22min - 229 - Acts 6-9: The Conversion of Paul
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 6-9. This lesson focuses on division & friction, calling the 7, Judaism & Christianity, blasphemy, Israelite history, Jesus as Joseph & Moses, Tabernacle & Temple, the martyrdom of Stephen, apostolic courage, Simon the Sorcerer, Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch, Saul on the Road to Damascus, the conversion of Saul, Peter and Aeneas, the raising of Tabitha, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Acts 4:10 Division & Friction 10:50 Serving Tables or Delegating Authority 20:33 Calling the Seven 27:18 Judaism to Christianity to the Restored Church 38:08 Charging Stephen with Blasphemy 48:08 Stephen's History Lesson 1:07:03 Jesus as Moses 1:28:08 Tabernacle & Temple 1:36:19 The Accusation 1:42:08 The Martyrdom of Stephen 1:53:31 Apostolic Courage 2:03:42 Scattering to Speed the Gathering 2:08:44 Simon the Sorcerer 2:20:48 Peter's Rebuke 2:29:50 Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch 2:42:32 A Teacher to Guide Him 2:50:59 Connecting Them to Christ 2:59:33 The Eunuch's Conversion 3:12:17 Saul on the Road to Damascus 3:32:05 The Conversion of Saul 3:56:46 Peter Heals Aeneas 3:59:20 The Raising of Tabitha 4:12:34 Newness of Life 4:17:44 Conclusion
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 - 4h 19min - 228 - Acts 1-5: Witnesses unto Me
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 1-5. This lesson focuses on the Apostolic advantage, the Book of Acts, infallible proofs, the ascension, replacing Judas, the Day of Pentecost, the Gift of Tongues, situating yourself in scripture, crying repentance, consecration, healing the lame man, giving God the credit, times of refreshing, increasing persecution, explaining opposition, hypocrisy, the shadow of Peter, a prison break, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Acts 11:16 The Apostolic Advantage 21:27 Opening the Acts 27:37 Many Infallible Proofs 39:07 The Ascension 49:46 Filling the Vacancy in the Quorum 1:09:32 The Day of Pentecost 1:17:43 The Gift of Tongues 1:33:43 Peter Quotes Joel 1:45:05 Peter Cries Repentance 1:58:24 What Shall We Do 2:06:06 Conversion & Consecration 2:18:35 Healing the Lame Man 2:34:56 Giving God the Credit 2:50:55 Times of Refreshing 3:06:04 Establishing Identity 3:13:25 Persecution Increases 3:23:33 Boldness Unbowed 3:31:20 Explaining Opposition 3:37:23 Consecration 3:44:22 Fatal Hypocrisy 3:55:37 The Shadow of Peter 4:00:19 Prison Break & Further Threats 4:10:10 Time Will Tell 4:15:35 Worthy to Suffer Shame for His Name 4:22:01 Conclusion
Sat, 01 Jul 2023 - 4h 25min - 227 - Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21: The Empty Tomb
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20-21, discussing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This lesson focuses on rolling the stone away, banishing fear, seeking the living, horizontal testimony versus vertical witness, bribing the soldiers, Peter & John, Mary Magdalene, Doubting Thomas, the road to Emmaus, a Christ-centered Old Testament, abiding with Christ, a physical resurrection, the Great Commission, going fishing, feeding sheep, following Christ, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:39 From Calvary to the Empty Tomb 14:21 Rolling the Stone Away 24:23 Nothing to Fear 30:49 Seeking the Living Among the Dead 39:08 Horizontal Testimony & Vertical Witness 50:34 Bribing the Soldiers to Lie 1:03:30 Doubting the Testimony of Others 1:10:08 Peter & John at the Sepulcher 1:23:17 Mary Magdalene 1:38:54 Doubting Thomas 2:04:08 Faith or Doubt 2:18:17 The Road to Emmaus 2:26:39 Losing Faith 2:31:15 A Christ-Centered Old Testament 2:36:35 Abide with Us 2:41:31 A Physical Resurrection 2:47:51 The Scriptures & the Temple 2:55:25 The Great Commission 3:01:33 Going Fishing 3:14:37 Feed My Sheep 3:21:19 Follow Me in Life & in Death 3:31:32 Room for the Word 3:34:52 Conclusion
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 3h 38min - 226 - Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19: The Cross of Calvary
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, and John 19 (discussing the Crucifixion of Christ). This lesson focuses on viewing Christ's death, asking your owon questions, what is Truth, Pilate & Herod, Barabbas, the scourging, washing his hands, carrying the cross, daughters of Jerusalem, crucifixion, forgiveness, mocking, the two thieves, Mary & John, feeling forsaken, Elias, parting the veil, the centurion, blood & water, Joseph of Arimathaea, "my preparations," and more. 0:00 Introduction 6:29 To View His Death 17:37 Bringing Jesus to Pilate 30:14 Asking Your Own Questions 40:20 What Is Truth 49:05 Pilate & Herod 1:01:41 Releasing Barabbas 1:18:45 Clamoring for Crucifixion 1:24:36 The Scourging 1:41:36 Behold the Man 1:46:40 Power to Live & Power to Die 1:58:59 Washing His Hands 2:04:27 Carrying the Cross 2:12:30 Daughters of Jerusalem 2:22:32 Going to Golgotha 2:29:54 Defending Jesus 2:35:50 Crucifixion 2:47:54 King of the Jews 2:52:05 Father Forgive Them 2:59:20 Mocking Jesus on the Cross 3:07:57 To the Thief 3:15:26 Mary & John 3:24:58 Feeling Forsaken 3:39:39 I Thirst 3:44:41 It Is Finished 3:51:39 Tearing the Veil 3:58:13 The Centurion 4:03:37 Blood & Water 4:19:52 Pierced but Not Broken 4:22:00 Joseph of Arimathaea 4:33:19 Substitionary Atonement 4:38:01 Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, & Others 4:48:42 My Preparations 4:54:47 Conclusion
Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 4h 55min - 225 - Luke 22; John 18: Gethsemane
A verse-by-verse study of Luke 22 and John 18 (covering the prophecy of Peter's denial, Christ's suffering in Gethsemane, Judas's betrayal, and Peter's denials). This lesson focuses on overconfidence, conversion, swords, exceeding sorrow, willing spirits and weak flesh, sore amazed, Abba, a strengthening angel and drops of blood, the brook Cedron, betrayal, Lion & Lamb, the severed ear, accepting His fate, judging Judas, the field of blood, Caiaphas' palace, bitter tears, judging Peter, and more. 0:00 Introduction 10:01 Peter's Denials Prophesied 24:49 When Converted, Strengthen Others 35:22 Two Swords 41:10 Matthew's Account of Gethsemane 48:21 Exceeding Sorrowful 1:06:02 Willing Spirit but Weak Flesh 1:21:40 Mark's Account--Sore Amazed 1:34:16 Abba, Father 1:43:38 Luke's Account--A Strengthening Angel 1:52:35 Bleeding from Every Pore 2:12:33 John's Account--the Brook Cedron 2:26:34 The Betrayal 2:40:33 Jesus as Lamb & Lion 2:46:37 The Severed Ear 2:57:07 Accepting His Fate 3:09:30 Judging Judas 3:26:13 The Field of Blood 3:32:39 Jesus Before Annas 3:41:45 Peter at Caiaphas' Palace 3:50:03 Jesus Before Caiaphas 4:00:25 Peter's Denials 4:12:26 Judging Peter 4:25:49 A Last Look at Gethsemane 4:31:51 Conclusion
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 4h 34min - 224 - John 14-17: Abide with Me
A verse-by-verse study of John 14-17. This lesson focuses on the Farewell Discourse, comforting others, the Way the Truth and the Life, the Father & the Son, Love & Obedience, another Comforter, the Lord's Peace, the True Vine, Abiding in Christ, the Spirit of Truth, from Sorrow to Joy, Overcoming the World, the Intercessory Prayer, Knowing God, Glory & Gifts, In the World but Not of the World, Becoming One, Trinitarianism, God's Love, and more. 0:00 Introduction 10:29 Comforting Others 18:13 The Way, the Truth, & the Life 41:18 The Father & the Son 46:58 Greater Works 53:48 Love & Obedience 1:00:27 Another Comforter 1:14:46 Calling & Election Made Sure 1:30:28 Remembering 1:34:21 The Lord's Peace 1:38:53 Rejoicing for Jesus 1:44:30 The True Vine 1:50:22 Abide in Me 2:00:38 Greater Love Hath No Man 2:04:34 Chosen to Bring Forth Fruit 2:11:09 Hated Without a Cause 2:19:39 The Spirit of Truth 2:26:20 Thinking You Are Doing God a Favor 2:32:40 A Comforter to Take the Place of Christ 2:41:19 Guided into All Truth 2:48:52 From Sorrow to Joy 3:08:18 Overcoming the World 3:17:54 The Intercessory Prayer 3:23:55 Knowing God 3:31:20 Glory & Gifts 3:36:12 Prayer for the Apostles 3:44:06 In the World But Not of the World 3:58:46 Becoming One 4:08:00 Perfect in One, One in Glory 4:14:31 Trinitarianism 4:20:48 Knowing the Lord of Love 4:32:15 Conclusion
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 - 4h 34min - 223 - Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13: The Last Supper
A verse-by-verse study of the Last Supper in Matthew 26; Mark 14; and John 13. This lesson focuses on the plot against Jesus, a pound of spikenard, pragmatism and pietism, temple building or humanitarian aid, Judas arranging the betrayal, preparing for Passover, the upper room, arguing over preeminence, washing the Apostles' feet, breaking bread & lifting heels, Is it I?, the Second Coming Sacrament Meeting, a New Testament in Body & Blood, the Sacrament Bread, the Sacrament Wine, the Savior's Love, Spotting a True Disciple, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:10 Plotting Jesus' Death 13:26 Mary Anoints Jesus 29:52 The Price of Spikenard 40:09 To What Purpose Is this Waste 48:48 Temple Building or Humanitarian Aid 57:50 Let Her Alone 1:10:58 She Hath Done What She Could 1:20:46 Judas Agreeing to Betray Jesus 1:32:54 Preparing for the Passover 1:40:17 Large, Upper, Furnished, Prepared 1:50:42 The Last Supper & Double Desire 2:03:35 Arguing Over Preeminence 2:11:41 Washing the Apostles' Feet 2:26:51 Peter Overswinging the Pendulum 2:43:11 Breaking Bread & Lifting Heels 2:56:02 Prophesying the Betrayal 3:05:39 Lord, Is It I 3:18:38 Judas Departs 3:23:19 Last Supper to Second Coming Sacrament Meeting 3:35:50 A New Testament in Body & Blood 3:46:29 The Sacrament Bread 3:53:21 The Sacrament Wine 4:00:06 Love As the Savior Loved 4:10:32 Spotting a True Disciple 4:22:51 Singing a Hymn 4:30:36 Conclusion
Fri, 26 May 2023 - 4h 32min - 222 - JS--Matt; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21: The Second Coming
A verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith--Matthew; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; and Luke 21, which covers the Savior's teachings on the Second Coming. This lesson focuses on pre- or post-millennialism, the Immediately Test, not knowing the due date, slackness or longsuffering, baptism of fire and blood, division and separation, discerning the time, Noath's Ark & Lot's Wife, gathering to the body, the widow's mite, weeping over Jerusalem, days of deception, the Abomination of Desolation, fleeing to the mountains, shortening the days, not being troubled, deserts & secret chambers, signs of the times, the 10 Virgins, the Talents, the Sheep & Goats, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:27 Pre- or Post-Millennialism 14:57 Opening Immediately 24:43 The Master Serves the Servant 32:34 Not Knowing the Due Date 41:36 Which Watch 51:08 Delaying Due to Slackness or Longsuffering 1:05:07 Bbaptism of Fire & Blood 1:12:37 Division & Separation 1:20:27 Discerning the Time 1:26:50 The Coming Kingdom--Visible or Invisible 1:37:23 Noah's Ark & Lot's Wife 1:46:24 Gathering to the Body 1:53:18 The Widow's Mite 2:10:37 Weeping Over Jerusalem 2:19:22 But Ye Would Not 2:39:12 Joseph Smith--Matthew 2:51:15 A Day of Deception 3:05:21 The Abomination of Desolation 3:12:32 Flee to the Mountains 3:25:56 Shortening the Days 3:33:28 The Elect According to the Covenant 3:42:04 Be Not Troubled 3:48:56 I Have Told You Before 3:53:44 Deserts & Secret Chambers 3:59:59 Signs of the Times 4:11:46 Treasuring Up the Word 4:15:03 The Day and the Hour 4:27:09 The Parable of the 10 Virgins 4:42:35 The Parable of the Talents 5:05:38 The Parable of the Sheep & Goats 5:15:56 Conclusion
Sat, 20 May 2023 - 5h 18min - 221 - Matt 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12: Thy King Cometh
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; and John 12. This lesson focuses on Zacchaeus, reputation vs. reality, the Triumphal Entry, the Hosanna Shout, cursing the fig tree, cleansing the temple, questions about authority, the Parable of the Two Sons, the Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen, the Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son, the wedding garment, render unto Caesar, marriage in heaven, the two great commandments, chastening the hypocrites, blind guides & weightier matters, wanting to see Jesus, and more. 0:00 Introduction 9:41 Zacchaeus 20:41 Reputation vs. Reality 34:31 The Influence of Lazarus 41:49 Preparing for the Triumphal Entry 58:37 The Crowds in Jerusalem 1:06:49 The Triumphal Entry 1:16:10 The Hosanna Shout 1:31:02 Cursing the Fig Tree 1:41:12 Cleansing the Temple 1:53:20 A Den of Thieves 1:59:50 Aftermath of the Cleansing 2:14:39 Questions of Authority 2:23:38 Parable of the Two Sons 2:31:14 Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen 2:57:44 Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son 3:14:44 The Wedding Garment 3:24:40 Render unto Caesar 3:34:20 Marriage in Heaven 3:55:57 God of the Living 3:59:32 The Two Great Commandments 4:21:06 What Think Ye of Christ 4:25:18 Moses' Seat 4:37:17 Scribes, Pharisees, Hypocrites 4:48:01 Blind Guides & Weightier Matters 5:00:04 Outer vs. Inner 5:14:58 Wanting to See Jesus 5:21:22 Jesus Speaks of His Own Death 5:36:45 Believing or Disbelieving 5:45:41 Conclusion
Sun, 14 May 2023 - 5h 47min - 220 - Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18: What Lack I Yet?
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; and Luke 18. This lesson focuses on black and white thinking, marriage and divorce, married or single, eunuchs born or made, suffer the children, the Rich Young Ruler, camels and needles, the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, feeling cheated, the Parable of the Birthday Party, the bitter cup and the bloody baptism, servant leadership, blind Bartimaeus, the Parable of the Importunate Widow, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, the Fool's Prayer, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:27 Black & White Thinking 10:16 Marriage & Divorce 19:11 A Bill of DIvorcement 32:37 Better Married or Single 43:58 God Putting Asunder 46:43 Eunuchs Born or Eunuchs Made 1:07:43 Eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven's Sake 1:18:31 Suffer the Children 1:28:11 The Rich Young Ruler 1:45:55 A Camel through the Eye of a Needle 1:56:08 What's In it For Us 2:07:10 Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 2:19:13 Feeling Cheated 2:27:14 The Parable of the Birthday Party 2:37:30 Aspiring to the Throne 2:47:06 The Bitter Cup & the Bloody Baptism 2:56:52 Servant Leadership 3:01:41 Healing Blind Bartimeaus 3:14:13 The Parable of the Importunate Widow 3:25:27 Will He Find Faith 3:33:45 The Parable of the Pharisee & the Publican 3:46:06 The Fool's Prayer 3:50:24 Conclusion
Fri, 05 May 2023 - 3h 52min - 219 - Luke 12-17; John 11: Lost and Found
A verse-by-verse study of Luke 12-17 and John 11. This lesson focuses on covetousness, the Rich Fool, broken hoses & old bags, best seats, counting the cost, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, the Prodigal Son, the Unjust Steward, the Lazarus and the Rich Man, faith to forgive, the 10 lepers, divine restraint, different ways of mourning, preventative or restorative medicine, the raising of Lazarus, and more. 0:00 Introduction 6:03 The Leaven of Hypocrisy 18:13 Beware of Covetousness 23:48 The Parable of the Rich Fool 35:55 The Parable of the Broken Hose 43:03 Bags that Wax Not Old 56:13 The Best Seat in the House 1:13:59 Count the Cost 1:28:43 The Lost Sheep 1:39:29 The Lost Coin 1:45:02 The Prodigal Son 2:02:13 The Turning Point 2:18:05 The Elder Brother 2:30:52 More Joy in Heaven 2:41:30 Stages of Faith 2:47:00 The Parable of the Unjust Steward 2:57:33 The Steward's Redeeming Features 3:08:36 Trusting in Scripture but Missing the Point 3:15:33 The Parable of Lazarus & the Rich Man 3:34:20 Faith to Forgive 3:51:07 The 10 Lepers 4:08:36 Divine Love & Divine Restraint 4:17:07 Confusion and Courage 4:25:04 Mary & Martha in Mourning 4:34:48 Preventative or Restorative Medicine 4:46:01 Divine Tears & Divine Power 4:55:35 Reactions to the Raising 5:04:26 Conclusion
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 5h 07min - 218 - John 7-10: The Light of the World
A verse-by-verse study of John 7-10. This lesson focuses on opposition and disbelief, the Father's doctrine, plotting Jesus's death, apophatic theology, living water, the woman taken in adultery, proving contraries, "Who's Your Daddy?" the man born blind, the works of God, light and sight, denying and rationalizing miracles, fear or courage, seeing Jesus, entering through the door, the Good Shepherd, children of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:48 Opposition & Disbelief 18:53 The Father's Doctrine 29:41 Plotting Jesus's Death 41:17 Apophatic Theology 54:42 Rivers of Living Water 1:03:32 Divided Reactions to Jesus 1:14:31 The Woman Taken in Adultery 1:21:09 Proving Contraries 1:34:42 Casting the First Stone 1:43:02 Justice & Mercy 1:54:07 The Light of the World & the Law of Witnesses 2:02:32 The Son of the Father 2:15:03 Who's Your Daddy? 2:27:16 Before Abraham Was 2:38:13 The Man Born Blind 2:45:08 The Works of God Made Manifest 2:55:24 Giving Light & Sight 3:03:09 Denying the Miracle 3:16:52 Fear or Courage 3:32:58 Seeing Jesus 3:38:36 Entering through the Door 3:51:02 The Good Shepherd 3:58:23 Another Division over Jesus 4:04:24 Children of God 4:15:56 Conclusion
Sat, 22 Apr 2023 - 4h 19min - 217 - Matthew 18; Luke 10: The Good Samaritan
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 18 and Luke 10 (covering the parables of the Unmerciful Servant and the Good Samaritan). This lesson focuses on the G.O.A.T., little children, offenders and millstones, cutting off hands & plucking out eyes, regaining a trespassing brother, 7 X 70, the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, controlling our emotions, sending the Seventy, the Good Samaritan, the Cotton Patch Bible, Martha & Mary, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:35 The G.O.A.T. & the 4 C's 9:36 The Example of Little Children 21:42 Not Against Us is For Us 30:11 Offenders of Little Ones 47:44 Cutting Off Hands & Plucking Out Eyes 1:06:06 Looking for the Lost or the Little 1:13:08 Regaining a Trespassing Brother 1:22:04 7 X 70 1:27:12 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant 1:40:12 Demanding Justice of Others 1:51:58 Samaritans Reject Jesus 2:01:49 Controlling Our Emotions 2:06:43 Sending the Seventy 2:18:40 The Lawyer Tempting Jesus 2:24:54 The Parable of the Good Samaritan 2:37:49 The Cotton Patch Bible 2:45:45 The Parable & the Plan 2:52:58 Martha & Mary 3:02:19 That Good Part 3:12:01 Needing both Marys and Marthas 3:20:37 Conclusion
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 3h 22min - 216 - Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9: The Transfiguration
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 15-17, and Mark 7-9, covering the healing of the daughter of the Canaanite woman, Peter's testimony at Caesarea Philippi, the Transfiguration of Christ, and the healing of the son of the desperate father). This lesson focuses on tradition or commandment, mouth or heart, ignoring and rejecting, healing the deaf and dumb, the leaven of the Pharisees, a miracle in stages, rock and keys, rebuking Satan, taking up the cross, transfiguration, Moses & Elias, faith and doubt, prayer and fasting, lest we should offend, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Tradition vs. Commandment 18:03 Gifts to God at the Expense of Neighbor 26:03 Mouth or Heart 39:52 A Woman of Canaan 48:06 Ignoring & Rejecting the Woman 57:11 Truth, Lord 1:10:50 Healing the Deaf and Dumb 1:18:28 Feeding the 4000 1:24:19 The Leaven of the Pharisees 1:38:55 A Miracle in Stages 1:52:08 Whom Say Ye That I Am 1:59:28 The Rock to Build Upon 2:17:13 Get Thee Behind Me, Satan 2:26:26 Take Up the Cross 2:39:15 The Transfiguration of Christ 2:48:23 Moses and Elias 2:59:50 Peter, James, & John 3:08:24 Significance of the Transfiguration 3:20:09 A Father in Desperate Need 3:29:42 If Thou Canst Do Anything 3:34:15 The Tug-of-War of Faith and Doubt 3:43:44 Healed through Faith, Prayer, & Fasting 3:53:22 Lest We Should Offend 4:17:54 Conclusion
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 4h 19min - 215 - Easter Week and the Doctrine of Christ
An Easter message linking the days of Holy Week to the elements of the Doctrine of Christ. 0:00 Introduction 2:57 Elevating Easter 5:48 Easter & the Doctrine of Christ 8:26 The Gospel in the Book of Mormon 13:29 Christ's Part in the Gospel 24:08 Palm Sunday's Faith 26:20 Monday's Repentance 28:36 Tuesday's Teachings 33:18 Wednesday's Rest 37:20 Thursday's Baptism & Holy Ghost 41:33 Friday's Endurance to the End 43:38 Saturday's Work for the Dead 46:48 Easter Sunday's New Beginning 50:42 The Doctrine of Christ in 2 Nephi 31 55:57 Conclusion
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 58min - 214 - Matthew 14; John 5-6: The Bread of Life
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 14, and John 5-6 (the healing at the pool of Bethesda the death of John the Baptist, feeding the 5000, walking on water, and the Bread of Life discourse). This lesson focuses on the moving of the water, hope against hope, like Father like Son, Greater Works, degrees of glory, calling the witnesses, Herod and John, fear of man, good news and bad news, compassion fatigue, loaves and fishes, watching as we row, sinking and rising, catching a fish or teaching to fish, the bread of life, hard sayings, drink or die, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:44 The Pool of Bethesda 11:44 The Moving of the Water 15:57 The Man at the Pool 24:21 Another Sabbath Controversy 35:10 Like Father like Son 40:07 Greater Works 46:01 Work for the Dead 54:05 Degrees of Glory & the JST 1:02:59 Calling the Witnesses to the Stand 1:11:47 Scriptural Witness 1:25:53 Confusion over Jesus & John 1:30:28 Herod & John the Baptist 1:38:54 Herod's Fear of Man 1:47:56 The Martyrdom of John 1:54:58 The News Reaches Jesus 1:57:35 Withdrawing to Mourn 2:03:57 Compassion Fatigue 2:10:25 Multiplying Compassion 2:18:22 Send Them Away 2:27:41 Whence Shall We Buy Bread 2:38:45 5 Loaves & 2 Fishes 2:43:07 Blessing the Bread 2:56:18 Other Lessons from the Loaves 3:04:00 Wanting to Crown Him King 3:08:50 Another Storm at Sea 3:15:21 Walking On the Water 3:24:54 Peter Walks on Water 3:33:24 Peter Starts to Sink 3:41:20 Back in the Boat 3:48:33 Setting Up the Sermon 3:54:36 Catching Fish or Teaching to Fish 4:05:56 The Bread of Life 4:14:01 Flesh as Bread, Blood as Water 4:19:05 Hard Sayings 4:31:25 To Whom Shall We Go 4:43:02 Drink or Die 4:46:13 Conclusion
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 - 4h 47min - 213 - Matthew 13; Luke 8, 13: The Parables of the Kingdom
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 13, and Luke 8 and 13 (this part will cover the Parable of the Sower). This lesson focuses on teaching through parables, ears to hear, wayside soil, stony ground, thorny ground, good soil, satan's strategies, God as the Gardener, the seed growing secretly, prophecies of the Gathering, the Wheat & Tares, the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Treasure, the Pearl of Great Price, the Gospel Net, the Householder, the Barren Fig Tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 9:22 The Parable of the Sower 12:50 Those with Ears to Hear 18:59 Why Parables 36:15 Explaining the Parable 44:43 Wayside Soil 49:03 Stony Ground 1:03:52 Thorny Ground 1:09:31 Good Ground 1:16:29 Satan's Strategies 1:28:06 God as the Gardener 1:38:52 Alma 32 1:46:57 The Seed Growing in Secret 1:51:18 Prophecies of the Gathering 2:03:42 The Wheat & Tares 2:10:53 Gathering Out the Wheat 2:21:44 The Mustard Seed 2:31:37 The Leaven 2:36:31 Explaining the Wheat & Tares 2:44:41 The Treasure & the Pearl 2:52:45 The Parable of the Gospel Net 2:57:55 The Householder 3:04:57 Suffering and Sin 3:10:28 The Barren Fig Tree 3:13:34 Healing the Crippled Woman 3:20:05 Misunderstanding the Sabbath 3:24:20 Who Will Be Saved 3:30:29 Jesus' Three Days 3:34:48 Conclusion
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 - 3h 36min - 212 - Matthew 11-12, Luke 11: ”I Will Give You Rest”
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 11-12, and Luke 11. This lesson focuses on sending people to Jesus, John the Baptist as "more than a prophet," playing religion, much required, trusting the Father, rest for the heavy laden, the two-sided handcart, gleaning grain, scriptural precedents, the Sabbath made for man, the withered hand, bruised reeds, a house divided, with me or against me, sign seeking, the family of Christ, and more. 0:00 Introduction 8:22 Sending People to Jesus 26:08 Shaken Reeds & Soft Raiment 33:57 More than a Prophet 40:55 Responding to John's Message 49:29 Playing Religion 55:52 Much Given, Much Required 1:02:14 Trusting the Father & Revealing Him 1:07:51 Rest for the Heavy Laden 1:16:20 Seeing the Father through the Son 1:21:30 The Two-Sided Handcart 1:30:47 Gleaning Grain on the Sabbath 1:37:10 Scriptural Precedents 1:45:41 The Sabbath Was Made for Man 1:54:16 Healing the Withered Hand 2:06:23 Bruised Reeds & Smoking Flax 2:14:01 A House Divided Against Itself 2:20:17 With Me or Against Me 2:26:04 Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost 2:34:44 The Family of Christ 2:38:58 Sign Seeking 2:44:02 Empty, Swept, and Garnished 2:51:53 The Mother of the Lord 2:54:18 Conclusion
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 2h 55min - 211 - Matthew 9-10, Mark 5, Luke 9: When Virtue Flows
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 8-10, Mark 5, and Luke 9 (covering the raising of the daughter of Jairus, the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, and the calling and instructing of the Twelve Apostles). This lesson focuses on glad tidings, certain women, a 911 call, an issue of blood, the hem of His garment, emotional roller coasters, touching Christ, making the impossible possible, blind eyes & a dumb mouth, calling and qualifying, wise as serpents & harmless as doves, taking no thought, preparing for persecution, perceptions of prophets, don't look back, and more. 0:00 Introduction 6:40 Glad Tidings of the Kingdom 10:09 Certain Women 14:50 Jairus's 911 Call 22:38 The Woman with the Issue of Blood 31:40 Nothing Bettered, Only Worse 35:19 The Hem of His Garment 40:30 The Emotional Roller Coaster 47:59 Who Touched Me? 57:36 Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole 1:03:58 Be Not Afraid, Only Believe 1:11:35 Raising the Daughter of Jairus 1:18:59 Faith to Make the Impossible Possible 1:29:35 Blind Eyes & a Dumb Mouth 1:38:06 Sheep without a Shepherd 1:41:33 Context for the Call 1:55:03 The Original Twelve Apostles 2:03:01 Instructions to the Twelve 2:13:01 Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves 2:17:09 Take No Thought Beforehand 2:21:25 Prepare for Persecution 2:33:05 Confessing Christ at All Costs 2:38:59 Perceiving Prophets as Prophets 2:45:41 Don't Look Back 2:50:27 Conclusion
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 2h 51min - 210 - Matthew 8, Mark 2-4, Luke 7: A Ministry of Miracles
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 8, Mark 2-4, and Luke 7, covering the miracles involving the leper, the centurion's servant, Peter's mother-in-law, the storm at sea, the legion of devils, the man with the palsy, the son of the widow of Nain, and the woman who anointed the Savior's feet). This lesson focuses on braving the multitudes, questioning power or permission, the cleansing ritual, the Messianic secret, giving God His marching orders, the demands of discipleship, letting Jesus sleep, home & friends, physical and spiritual healing, the calling of Matthew, eating with publicans and sinners, to fast or to feast, new wine in old bottles, passing judgment, the most love and the most forgiveness, and more. 0:00 Introduction 8:47 Cleansing the Leper 13:53 Braving the Multitudes 17:37 Questioning Power or Permission 28:02 The Cleansing Ritual 43:00 Keeping the Messianic Secret 46:04 Healing the Centurion's Servant 52:51 Giving God His Marching Orders 1:03:27 Healing Peter's Mother-in-Law 1:08:35 The Demands of Discipleship 1:19:39 Let the Dead Bury their Dead 1:24:52 The Storm at Sea 1:31:18 Letting Jesus Sleep 1:43:12 A Legion of Devils 1:57:13 Naming Legion & Casting Him Out 2:11:39 Go Home to Thy Friends
Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 4h 05min - 209 - Matthew 6-7: The Sermon on the Mount Continues
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 6-7 (the second half of the Sermon on the Mount). This lesson focuses on reciprocity & generosity, going past perfection, purifying our motives, the Lord's Prayer, treasures in heaven, overanxiety, seeking the kingdom of God, judging others, motes & beams, pearls & swine, stones & bread, wide gates & narrow ways, rock & sand, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Temple Changes 9:27 Reciprocity or Generosity 20:41 The Golden Rule 27:23 Going Past Perfection 29:19 Serving to Be Seen 42:15 Praying to Be Heard 53:35 The Lord's Prayer 1:16:41 Fasting 1:18:27 Treasures in Heaven & the Light of the Eye 1:23:53 No Man Can Serve Two Masters 1:30:54 Overanxiety 1:41:29 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God 1:46:41 Judging Others 1:55:41 Motes & Beams 2:03:23 Pearls Before Swine 2:11:17 Ask & Ye Shall Receive 2:18:31 Stones or Bread 2:27:51 Wide Gates or the Narrow Way 2:30:05 By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them 2:38:54 Words, Deeds, or Relationships 2:45:23 Building on Rock or Sand 2:56:52 Conclusion
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 - 2h 59min - 208 - Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 5, the first chapter of the famous "Sermon on the Mount." This lesson focuses on being perfected in Christ, the mount or the plain, preparing for His preaching, getting set, poor in spirit, mourning and meekness, hunger and thirst, mercy and purity, peacemaking and persecution, salt and light, to destroy or fulfill, exceeding the Pharisees, anger management, adultery & lust, marriage & divorce, honesty & integrity, perfection pending, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:13 Teaching the Savior's Sermon 9:08 Perfect or Perfected 17:08 Matthew or Luke, Mount or Plain 22:11 Preparing for His Preaching 28:44 Jesus Gets Set for His Sermon 37:58 The Beatitudes, Founded on Faith 41:13 Poor in Spirit 45:07 Mourning & Comfort 49:07 Meekness 52:58 Hunger & Thirst 59:15 Mercy, Purity, & Peacemaking 1:04:09 Persecuted for the Savior's Sake 1:12:20 The Beatitudes as Cumulative Crescendo 1:17:55 Woes to the Well-Off 1:25:54 Salt & Light 1:40:58 Destroy or Fulfill 1:55:00 Exceeding the Pharisees 2:03:18 The Antitheses 2:07:52 Anger Management 2:21:46 The Two Great Commandments 2:31:56 Agreeing with Your Adversary 2:39:39 Adultery & Lust 2:54:20 Marriage & Divorce 3:02:20 Honesty & Integrity 3:11:00 Reciprocity 3:16:43 Love Your Enemies 3:28:10 Perfection Pending 3:33:50 Conclusion
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 3h 36min - 207 - John 2-4: Water to Wine, Nicodemus, and the Woman at the Well
A verse-by-verse study of John 2-4 (which includes the stories of Jesus changing water to wine, the visit of Nicodemus, and Christ's conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well). This lesson focuses on the marriage at Cana, filling the waterpots, faith precedes the miracle, multiplying our joy, cleansing the Temple, being born again, catching the wind, understanding symbolism, ascending or descending, God's love for the world, John decreasing and Jesus increasing, Jews and Samaritans, gifts to give, deep wells and living water, where or how we worship, spirit and truth, fields to harvest, the healing of the nobleman's son, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:27 The Grand Inquisitor 11:34 John 2-4 and The Chosen 14:59 The Marriage at Cana 19:46 Mary's Plea 25:40 Filling the Waterpots 34:06 Water to Wine 37:55 Faith Precedes the Miracle 41:34 Lessons from the Miracle 47:39 Multiplying Our Joy 53:40 Cleansing the Temple 1:07:10 Zeal and Authority 1:16:44 Nicodemus 1:23:20 Born Again 1:28:31 Catching the Wind 1:32:52 Great Expectations 1:38:30 Understanding Symbolism 1:45:57 Ascending or Descending Wisdom 1:52:10 For God So Loved the World 2:07:19 John Decreasing, Jesus Increasing 2:18:33 Receiving a Testimony of Christ 2:27:03 Jesus & His Disciples Baptize 2:32:33 Passing through Samaria 2:37:41 The Woman at the Well 2:44:13 Literary Foils 2:47:15 Jesus, Samaritans, & Gifts to Give 2:55:46 Deep Wells & Living Water 3:05:56 A Call to Share & a Call to Repent 3:13:33 Where or How We Worship 3:24:56 In Spirit and in Truth 3:35:32 Jesus Reveals His Identity 3:40:59 Leaving Her Waterpot 3:45:11 Meat to Eat & Fields to Harvest 3:55:10 Gaining Our Own Testimony 4:00:00 Healing the Nobleman's Son 4:05:08 Conclusion
Thu, 02 Feb 2023 - 4h 06min - 206 - Matthew 4, Luke 4-5: ”The Temptations of Christ”
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 4 and Luke 4-5 (Christ is tempted and His ministry begins). This lesson focuses on the authority of John the Baptist, the mission of the Messiah, the timing of temptation, fasting, stones to bread, pride going before the fall, the kingdoms of the earth, types of temptation, Christ's Messianic announcement, fighting words, fishers of men, filling the nets, Peter's guilt gap, preaching with power, staying or spreading, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:32 The Authority of John the Baptist 16:41 The Mission Call of the Messiah 30:31 The Timing of Temptation 37:50 Fasting in the Wilderness 47:02 Temptation #1 - Stones to Bread 55:16 Not by Bread Alone 1:02:37 Temptation #2 - Leap from the Temple 1:10:21 Temptation #3 - Worldly Kingdoms 1:21:58 The Final Victory (for now) 1:32:43 The Three Types of Temptation 1:44:18 Jesus in the Synagogue of Nazareth 1:50:38 Jesus Quotes Isaiah 61 1:57:57 Christ's Messianic Announcement 2:06:37 A Prophet in His Own Country 2:12:31 Fighting Words 2:21:34 Shining Light in Darkness 2:27:29 Fishers of Men 2:34:26 Filling the Nets 2:43:10 Simon Peter's Guilt Gap 2:47:08 Leaving Full Nets 2:52:15 Preaching with Power, Not as the Scribes 3:06:07 Casting Out Devils & Healing the Sick 3:15:07 Staying or Spreading 3:22:39 Conclusion
Fri, 27 Jan 2023 - 3h 24min - 205 - Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3: ”To Fulfill All Righteousness”
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 3, Mark 1, and Luke 3, which recount the ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus Christ. This lesson focuses on the Gospel of Mark, John the Baptist in the wilderness, preaching repentance, locusts and wild honey, a generation of vipers, stones unto Abraham, the axe and the fan, the Jordan River, the condescension of Christ, fulfilling all righteousness, teaching children about baptism, Luke's genealogy of Jesus, up and down the 4th Article of Faith, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:23 Unshaken Saints on Instagram 8:39 The Book of Mark 30:24 The Beginning of the Gospel 35:27 Preaching Repentance in the Wilderness 42:11 Urgency in Preparation 47:39 Locusts, Honey, Camel Hair, and Leather 57:17 A Generation of Vipers 1:08:26 Fruits of Repentance & Stones unto Abraham 1:13:39 The Axe at the Root 1:15:19 Counsel to the Repentant 1:28:08 Activism or the Doctrine of Christ 1:33:30 One Mightier than I 1:36:59 Winnowing the Wheat 1:47:34 The Baptism of Jesus 1:54:29 The Jordan River 2:00:51 The Condescension of Christ 2:10:07 Thus it Becometh Us 2:14:42 To Fulfill All Righteousness 2:24:15 Covenant, Experience, Relationship 2:28:58 Teaching Children about Baptism 2:39:29 The Baptism and Its Aftermath 2:42:27 Luke's Genealogy of Jesus 2:57:42 Up and Down the 4th Article of Faith 3:04:55 Conclusion
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 - 3h 06min - 204 - John 1: ”The Word Made Flesh”
A verse-by-verse study of John 1. This lesson focuses on the Gospel of John, pit or pedestal, the Logos, Life & Light, John the Baptist, the Word made flesh, grace for grace, the identity of John the Baptist, preparing the way of the Lord, receiving the Holy Ghost, calling disciples, Andrew & Peter, Philip & Nathanael, under the fig tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:28 The Jesus of the Gospels 3:44 The Gospel of John 7:58 Pit or Pedestal 10:49 Authorship, Audience, Aim 15:55 Characteristics of the Book of John 21:42 Miracles & I Am Statements 26:52 In the Beginning Was the Word 40:25 Logos 46:57 The Joseph Smith Translation 55:41 Christ of Creation & Lord of Life & Light 1:08:01 John the Baptist 1:11:41 Becoming the Children of God 1:19:25 The Word Made Flesh 1:30:41 Grace for Grace 1:42:45 Law, Grace, & Truth 1:49:43 The Identity of John the Baptist 1:58:41 Preparing the Way of the Lord 2:07:52 Lamb & Dove, Descend & Abide 2:12:50 Receive the Holy Ghost 2:18:03 Disciples of John become Disciples of Jesus 2:22:43 Come and See 2:27:08 Andrew & Peter 2:36:25 Philip Called to Follow 2:40:54 An Israelite without Guile 2:49:44 Called from Under the Fig Tree 2:52:28 Greater Things than These 2:54:36 Conclusion
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 2h 56min - 203 - Matthew 2 & Luke 2: O Come Let Us Adore Him
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 2 and Luke 2, which together tell the Christmas story. This lesson focuses on waking the Baby, Matthew vs. Luke, registering in Bethlehem, no room for Jesus, the shepherds' faith, swaddling clothes, Mother Mary, circumcision & purification, Simeon, Anna, Jesus baby blessing, Herod the Great, seeking sincerely, the Star of Bethlehem, the gifts of the wise men, revelations & stewardships, the massacre of the innocents, questions & answers, tarrying in Jerusalem, growing up in God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:25 Waking the Baby 8:59 Matthew vs. Luke 13:19 Registered in Bethlehem 18:55 No Room for Jesus 31:18 Shepherds in the Fields 38:55 Savior, Christ, & Lord 41:58 Swaddling Clothes 47:41 The Heavenly Host & the Shepherds' Faith 54:05 Contemplative Mother Mary 56:55 Circumcision & Purification 1:08:40 Simeon the Spiritual 1:18:37 Jesus's Baby Blessing 1:22:59 Anna the Enduring 1:31:25 Matthew's Nativity Scene 1:36:44 Herod the Great 1:44:44 O Little Town of Bethlehem 1:49:44 Seeking Sincerely 1:53:39 Star of Bethlehem 1:59:06 Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh 2:09:06 Revelations & Stewardships 2:14:01 Time in Egypt 2:18:36 The Massacre of the Innocents 2:26:58 Returning the Branch to Nazareth 2:34:07 Jesus Grows Up 2:41:26 Tarrying Behind in Jerusalem 2:49:57 Questions & Answers 2:56:13 Seeking Jesus 3:05:44 About His Father's Business 3:09:07 Continuing Condescension 3:12:01 Growing Up in God 3:24:00 Conclusion
Sun, 08 Jan 2023 - 3h 28min - 202 - Matt. 1 & Luke 1: Intro to the Four Gospels & ”Nothing Shall Be Impossible”
A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 1 and Luke 1, along with an explanation of the audiences and approaches of the four Gospel writers. This lesson focuses on the four Gospels, the genealogy of Jesus, women in the Savior's family tree, the Davidic dynasty, Joseph of Nazareth, the fulfillment of prophecy, Zacharias & Elisabeth, the mission of John the Baptist, doubt and becoming dumb, the Annunciation, the Magnificat, John's baby blessing, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:29 What Is a Gospel? 10:32 Development of the Gospel Tradition 24:22 The Synoptic Gospels 31:05 The Four Gospels: Aim, Audience, Approach 45:56 Harmonize or Separate? 54:33 The Gospel of Matthew 1:08:22 The Genealogy of Jesus 1:15:02 The Tribe of Judah 1:18:16 Women in the Family Tree 1:28:27 The Davidic Dynasty 1:32:25 Joseph of Nazareth 1:36:18 3 x 14 1:40:42 Joseph the Just 1:48:16 The Angel Comes to Joseph 1:55:21 Fulfilling Prophecy 1:58:31 Joseph Acts in Faith, Not Fear 2:04:17 The Book of Luke 2:08:25 Zacharias & Elisabeth 2:18:33 Zacharias in the Temple 2:25:56 The Mission of John the Baptist 2:38:14 Doubting and Becoming Dumb 2:48:49 Zacharias Returns to Elisabeth 2:54:37 The Annunciation to Mary 2:59:50 Mary's Faith & Submissiveness 3:09:56 Mary & Elisabeth 3:16:40 Mary's Magnificat 3:24:19 The Birth & Naming of John 3:30:16 John's Baby Blessing 3:40:24 Conclusion
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 - 3h 43min - 201 - Introduction to the New Testament: ”From Malachi to Matthew”
An introduction to the New Testament, covering its Old Testament background and the history of the Intertestamental Period. This lesson focuses on the Old and New Testaments, supercessionism, the Age of Empires, Hellenization, worldly influences, the end of the prophets, apostasy and priestcraft, faithful martyrs, the Maccabean revolt, Hanukkah, help from heaven, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Unshaken 9:42 Scripture Study 17:11 The New Testament's Old Testament Roots 28:11 Supercessionism 32:51 Glorious Old & Glorious New 35:35 Jewish & Christian Inheritance 42:46 Old Testament Survey 48:05 Old Testament Figures to Remember in the NT 59:40 The Age of Empires 1:07:30 Hellenization 1:19:23 The Influence of Worldly Empires 1:26:25 The End of the Prophets 1:35:02 Apostasy in Israel 1:40:36 Priestcraft & Corruption 1:45:26 Making Sense of Suffering 1:54:05 Faithful Martyrs 1:58:15 Resurrection, Eternal Family, & Work for the Dead 2:02:13 Mattathias & His Sons 2:09:42 Judah the Hammer 2:15:10 Hanukkah 2:21:18 The Battles Continue 2:26:17 Help from Heaven 2:32:51 Hope for the Prophets' Return 2:35:32 Conclusion
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 2h 41min - 200 - Christmas Recap: Old Testament Top-10s
A year-end review of our study of the Old Testament. This lesson focuses on filling our personal Ark of the Covenant, gives Top-10 lists of miracles, heroes, heroines, villains, types & shadows of Christ, and Messianic Prophecies. 0:00 Introduction 1:29 The Puppies 3:39 Old Testament Study 7:15 Scriptural Punishment 9:35 Filling Our Own Ark of the Covenant 21:40 Top 10 Miracles 29:58 Top 10 Heroes 40:26 Top 10 Heroines 48:39 Top 10 Villains 58:49 Top 10 Types & Shadows of Christ 1:06:49 Top 10 Messianic Prophecies 1:18:37 Experiencing the Scriptures 1:23:34 The Road to Emmaus 1:30:10 The Jews' Scriptural Gift 1:35:35 Conclusion
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 1h 37min - 199 - The Book of Malachi: ”An Offering in Righteousness”
An in-depth study of the Book of Malachi. This lesson focuses on love and disputation, the border of wickedness and righteousness, giving God our best, rejecting worship, breaking the priesthood covenant, a Godly seed, purifying the sons of Levi, an offering in righteousness, tithes & offerings, the windows of heaven, ultimate justice, healing wings, turning hearts, planting promises, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:50 Background of Malachi 9:58 Love & Disputation 18:44 The Border of Wickedness & Righteousness 26:07 Not Giving God Your Best 36:53 Rejection & Rehabilitation of Worship 45:41 Keeping the Best for Yourself 52:45 Breaking the Priesthood Covenant 59:29 Law (Torah) & Walk (Halacha) 1:07:58 A Godly Seed & Keeping Covenant 1:14:46 Message & Messenger 1:20:21 Purifying the Sons of Levi 1:28:29 An Offering in Righteousness 1:34:14 Tithes & Offerings 1:38:11 The Windows of Heaven 1:52:49 Ultimate Justice 1:56:56 Burning Stubble or Healing Wings 2:03:30 Turning Hearts 2:07:27 Planting Promises 2:15:50 Conclusion
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 2h 20min - 198 - The Books of Haggai & Zechariah: ”Holiness unto the Lord”
An in-depth study of the books of Haggai and Zechariah. This lesson focuses on God's House or yours, a bag with holes, our best efforts, comparing past and present, the desire of all nations, the Lord's seal, rebuilding, overdoing judgment, the Two Olive Trees, mourning, pure religion, promises of hope, the Triumphal Entry, shooting arrows, a Good Shepherd's worth, Armaggedon, the Second Coming, Parting the Mountain, Holiness to the Lord, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:48 Background to Haggai & Zechariah 10:42 God's House or Yours? 18:23 A Bag with Holes 35:10 God Glories in Our Best Efforts 43:03 Beginning to Build 46:24 Comparing Past & Present 53:53 The Desire of All Nations 58:42 Is Holiness Contagious? 1:03:59 Having Nothi8ng to Show for It 1:09:23 The Lord's Seal 1:15:06 Zechariah's Rebuilding 1:24:06 Vision of the Horsemen 1:29:30 Overdoing Judgment 1:35:10 Vision of the 4 Horns 1:39:02 Vision of the Measuring Line 1:47:41 Vision of Joshua & Satan 1:58:23 Vision of the 2 Olive Trees 2:13:41 Visions of a Flying Scross & a Woman in a Basket 2:20:29 Vision of 4 Chariots 2:27:24 How Long Must We Mourn 2:35:00 Pure Religion & Undefiled 2:41:14 Promises of Hope 2:53:28 The Triumphal Entry 3:01:18 Freeing Prisoners & Shooting Arrows 3:08:48 Gathering the Scattered 3:15:00 A Good Shepherd's Worth 3:27:50 Armaggedon 3:39:49 The Second Coming 3:50:11 Parting the Mountain 3:59:18 The Plagues of Egypt 4:05:13 Holiness to the Lord 4:08:06 In That Day 4:12:34 Conclusion
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 - 4h 15min - 197 - The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, & Zephaniah: ”His Ways Are Everlasting”
An in-depth study of the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. This lesson focuses on a God who is slow to anger, gods of the imagination, Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, wondering why, unbelievable truth, waiting patiently, living by faith, surefooted climbers, the final destruction, strange apparel, searching with candles, the Day of the Lord, light prophets, reversing Babel, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:03 Nahum, Habakkuk, & Zephaniah 6:54 Nahum's Burden 10:13 Slow to Anger 21:38 A God of Power & Goodness 28:19 Imagining a Different God 33:18 Moralistic Therapeutic Deism 39:10 Freed from Assyrian Affliction 44:43 Strengthening the Army 51:29 Lamenting Our Losses 58:18 Exposing Evil 1:05:03 Falling Like Others Before 1:16:01 Habakkuk Wonders Why 1:22:34 Unbelievably True 1:30:46 Things We Know & Things We Don't Know 1:37:51 Patiently Waiting 1:43:42 The Just Shall Live by Faith 1:50:54 Woes to Babylon 2:05:34 God's Ways Are Everlasting 2:12:27 We Have Proved Him in Days that Are Past 2:20:05 Surefooted on the High Places 2:23:22 Zephaniah & the Destruction of the World 2:30:21 Clothed with Strange Apparel 2:36:17 Searching Jerusalem with Candles 2:40:16 The Day of the Lord Is Near 2:45:49 Warning the Nations 2:55:33 Light Prophets or a Just God 3:01:15 Gathering Wheat & Tares and Reversing Babel 3:08:28 Rejoicing in the Lord 3:14:31 Conclusion
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 - 3h 17min - 196 - The Books of Jonah and Micah: ”Swallowed Up”
An in-depth study of the Book of Jonah and the Book of Micah. This lesson focuses on history or story, anti-biblical attacks, storms at sea, forsaking our own mercy, feeling the right emotions, the gourd and the worm, the fool's prayer, wickedness and oppression, hard sayings and unpopular prophets, economic cannibalism, priestcraft, the Babe of Bethlehem, distilled discipleship, falling and getting back up, the mercy of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:12 History or Story 6:25 Rhetorical Ideographs 18:23 Jonah as Key to Attacking the Bible 24:54 Conservatives vs. Liberals 36:51 Questions about Jonah 41:33 Jonah Called to Nineveh 46:38 Storm at Sea 55:21 Thrown Overboard 1:05:56 Jonah Repents 1:12:34 Forsaking Your Own Mercy 1:17:14 Jonah Preaches in Nineveh 1:27:32 Anger at God's Mercy 1:34:52 Feeling the Right Emotion 1:37:54 The Gourd & the Worm 1:43:18 One Last Lesson 1:52:32 The Fool's Prayer 1:57:16 The Book of Micah 2:02:12 The Sins of Israel 2:11:15 Wickedness & Oppression 2:15:18 Hard Sayings or Popular Prophets 2:23:57 Economic Cannibalism 2:26:54 Priestcraft 2:34:22 Promises for the Last Days 2:46:50 The Babe of Bethlehem 2:55:06 The Case Against Israel 3:00:11 Discipleship in a Single Verse 3:06:43 Dishonesty & Nothing to Show for It 3:11:44 Are Any Righteous Left? 3:16:40 To Fall and Rise Again 3:21:09 Left Speechless by God's Mercy 3:27:56 Conclusion
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 - 3h 29min - 195 - Amos & Obadiah: ”The Lion Hath Roared”
An in-depth study of the books of Amos and Obadiah. This lesson focuses on prosperity & pride, forgetting the brotherly covenant, robbing true potential, the roar of the lion, fat cows, passing judgment, ease in Zion, visions of judgment, the plumbline, Amos's prophetic call, famine in the land, scattering & gathering, a farmer's heaven, our brother's keeper, saviors on Mount Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:55 The Book of Amos 9:14 Prosperity & Pride 12:49 Warning the Surrounding Nations 19:22 Forgetting the Brotherly Covenant 29:48 Iniquity in Israel 35:22 Robbing True Potential 42:09 The Roar of the Lion 50:56 The Lord's Case Against Israel 1:00:42 Fat Cows, Feeding Themselves 1:07:40 Passing Judgment on Israel 1:16:48 Lamentation over Israel 1:28:01 Sins on the Right & the Left 1:35:19 Running from Symptoms, Not Curing Disease 1:38:38 Rejecting False Worship 1:47:19 At Ease in Zion 1:54:46 You Can Run, But You Can't Hide 2:02:05 Visions of Judgment 2:07:37 The Plumbline 2:14:51 Amos Didn't Ask for This 2:21:41 When God Gets in the Way of Your Worldliness 2:31:11 Famine in the Land 2:43:11 A Vision of the Lord 2:48:41 Scattering & Gathering 2:54:55 A Farmer's Heaven 2:59:45 The Book of Obadiah 3:02:28 A Warning to Edom 3:09:46 Our Brother's Keeper 3:21:39 Deliverance or Destruction? 3:26:44 Saviors on Mount Zion 3:34:11 Conclusion
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 3h 35min - 194 - The Books of Hosea and Joel: ”Forgiving the Unfaithful”
An in-depth study of the Book of Hosea and the Book of Joel. This lesson focuses on covenant infidelity, symbolic names, the door of hope, paying a ransom, removing bounds, outward or inward, similes for sin, the scattering of Israel, the law of the harvest, getting what we deserve, a plea to return, the last days, imminent destruction, a trumpet in Zion, signs of the times, spiritual outpourings, the Valley of Decision, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:29 The Book of Hosea 9:29 A Wife of Whoredoms 15:36 Symbolic Children 27:57 Infidelity & Reconciliation 42:31 The Door of Hope 56:26 Ransom for a Second Chance 1:03:43 The Apostasy of Israel 1:12:17 Israel & Judah, Removing Bounds 1:17:11 Outward or Inward 1:27:23 Similes for Sin 1:39:54 Eaten by the Eagle, Bucked off the Bull 1:47:43 The Scattering of Israel 1:55:18 The Law of the Harvest 2:00:54 God Never Gives Up on Us 2:10:38 Calling by the Prophets 2:16:53 Getting What We Deserve 2:26:05 A Final Plea to Return 2:35:02 The Book of Joel 2:37:04 Destruction Awaits 2:44:49 A Trumpet in Zion 2:52:55 The Signs of the Times 3:03:42 The Spirit Poured Out Upon All Flesh 3:12:11 The Valley of Judgment 3:21:27 The Valley of Decision 3:26:50 Conclusion
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 - 3h 32min - 193 - The Book of Daniel: ”Enemy Territory”
An in-depth study of the book of Daniel. This lesson focuses on Babylonification, sticking to our standards, revelation and interpretation, statue or stone, the fiery furnace, faith and submission, undiluted discipleship, the lion's den, the four beasts, the Ancient of Days, the Abomination of Desolation, repentance and forgiveness, comeliness and corruption, opposition to the covenant, the Last Days, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Daniel 7:06 Babylonification Begins 18:49 Sticking to Your Standards 35:31 Revelation & Interpretation 47:46 Seeking Answers to Difficult Questions 56:51 Nebuchadnezzar's Dream: Statue or Stone 1:16:02 The Image of Babylon 1:29:51 But If Not 1:38:57 The Fiery Furnace 1:49:12 Cutting Down the Great Tree 2:08:23 The Writing on the Wall 2:21:31 Undiluted Discipleship 2:32:33 The Lion's Den 2:46:15 The Four Beasts 3:00:47 The Ancient of Days 3:11:53 The Abomination of Desolation 3:19:16 A Prayer of Repentance 3:29:34 His Mercies, Not Our Righteousness 3:43:36 Comeliness Turned to Corruption 3:53:10 Strengthened by the Lord 3:59:28 Opposition to the Covenant 4:08:34 The Last Days 4:21:38 Conclusion
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 4h 24min - 192 - The Book of Ezekiel: ”Watchmen on the Tower”
An in-depth study of the book of Ezekiel. This lesson focuses on visions of God, a watchman's responsibility, visual aids, the destruction of Jerusalem, a new heart, untempered mortar, covenant infidelity, the reality of repentance, dividing lines, cleansing the cauldron, shepherds in Israel, dry bones, the two sticks, God and Magog, living water from the Temple, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Ezekiel 9:34 The Vision of Ezekiel 25:15 Ezekiel's Call to Serve 37:35 A Watchman's Responsibility 53:29 Visual Aids of Jerusalem's Destruction 1:14:04 Remembering the God We've Rejected 1:21:31 The End Is Near 1:26:05 Secret Wickedness in Sacred Places 1:40:06 Scattering & Gathering with a New Heart 1:46:49 More Visual Aids 1:56:33 Untempered Mortar 2:10:04 No One Can Save You Now 2:19:42 Covenant Infidelity 2:39:01 The Reality of Repentance 2:57:15 A Funeral Dirge & a History Lesson 3:05:37 Drawing Dividing Lines 3:17:20 Unfaithful Sisters 3:21:57 Cleansing the Cauldron 3:31:06 Warning Tyre about Economics 3:43:44 Woe unto Egypt 3:48:20 Watchmen on the Tower 3:59:43 To the Shepherds in Israel 4:27:24 Redeeming the People of God 4:43:10 The Valley of Dry Bones 4:51:02 Joining the Two Sticks 5:11:53 Gog and Magog 5:27:08 Measuring the Temple 5:34:58 God Comes Home 5:43:36 The Glory of the Lord's House 5:53:09 Traffic Patterns & Living Water 6:07:02 Conclusion
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 - 6h 09min - 191 - Jeremiah 30-Lamentations 5: ”A New Covenant”
An in-depth study of the second half of Jeremiah and the book of Lamentations. This lesson focuses on grace in the wilderness, finding the last Easter egg, an inward covenant, real estate in Zion, an unburnable book, the fall of Jerusalem, an ever-shrinking remnant, the gathering of non-Israel, asking the way to Zion, tears of sorrow, prayers of deliverance, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:42 The Promise of Healing 20:24 Grace in the Wilderness 28:29 Finding the Last Easter Egg 36:12 Unaccustomed to the Yoke 41:28 A Wife Proposing to Her Husband 48:41 An Inward Covenant 57:57 A Safe Investment 1:07:35 A Messianic Promise 1:18:37 Covenant Keepers 1:25:51 The Unburnable Book 1:40:12 In Prison Court & Mirey Dungeon 1:50:52 A Compssionate Outsider 2:00:46 The Fall of Jerusalem 2:07:21 A Remnant Remains 2:15:40 Don't Trust in Egypt 2:26:16 You Can Run But You Can't Hide 2:30:14 An Ever-Shrinking Remnant 2:39:17 Warnings to the Nations 2:52:42 The Gathering of Non-Israel 3:04:11 Asking the Way to Zion 3:12:54 Warning the Babylonians 3:30:03 The Fall of Jerusalem 3:36:31 Captive in Babylon 3:42:59 The Weeping Prophet 3:55:50 Sorrowing Over the Fallen City 4:03:56 A Prayer for Deliverance 4:15:54 The State of Society 4:19:44 A Final Prayer 4:22:45 Conclusion
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 4h 25min - 190 - Jeremiah 1-29: ”Fire In the Bones”
An in-depth study of Jeremiah 1-29. This lesson focuses on the martyrdom of Isaiah, the background of Jeremiah, foreordination, covenant infidelity, broken cisterns, breaking the soil, mistaking the outward for the inward, defiling our garments, a false sense of security, the destruction of Judah, fishers and hunters, potter's clay, fire in the bones, the shepherds in Israel, the Lord's Council, ripe or rotten, making the best of Babylon, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:42 The Martyrdom of Isaiah 8:36 The Background of Jeremiah 15:27 Jeremiah Foreordained 25:24 Jeremiah's Mission 35:25 Covenant Infidelity 44:24 Living Springs or Broken Cisterns 49:36 Cheating on the Lord 1:02:10 Idolatry as Adultery 1:06:35 Returning to the Lord 1:17:28 Break the Soil & Circumcise the Heart 1:26:05 Reversing Creation 1:30:45 Are Any Righteous Left? 1:40:38 Refusing to Repent 1:45:54 Mistaking the Outward for the Inward 2:00:55 Too Late to Change? 2:08:50 Mourning Over the World's Wickedness 2:17:24 False Idols or the True God? 2:21:57 God's Covenant, His Judgment, & His Love 2:30:20 Defiling their Garments 2:37:04 A False Sense of Security 2:45:23 The Destruction of Judah 2:54:34 Fishers & Hunters 3:07:16 Trees of Life & Sabbaths of Peace 3:14:01 Potter's Clay & Smashing the Pot 3:25:48 Fire in the Bones 3:36:00 A Call to Surrender 3:42:44 Their Only Hope 3:47:03 To the Shepherds in Israel 3:56:47 The Lord's Council 4:03:35 Ripe or Rotten? 4:13:16 Silencing the Prophet 4:19:17 Bearing the Babylonian Yoke 4:25:40 Making the Best of Babylon 4:34:57 Conclusion
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 4h 37min - 189 - Isaiah 58-66: ”Beauty for Ashes”
An in-depth study of Isaiah 58-66. This lesson focuses on the true fast, the delightful Sabbath, hatching eggs of iniquity, groping for the wall, the armor of God, beauty for ashes, robes of righteousness, marriage and a new name, watchmen on the walls, treading the winepress alone, reshaping the clay, filthy rags, the law of the harvest, giving birth to the kingdom of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:44 The False Fast 12:50 The True Fast 32:18 The Sabbath, a Delight 43:59 Sin as Separation 50:44 Hatching the Eggs of Iniquity 58:01 Groping for the Wall 1:05:16 Truth Is Fallen 1:09:58 The Armor of God 1:16:35 Rise & Shine 1:19:44 The Gathering 1:36:50 Beauty for Ashes 1:48:25 Priests & Ministers in Robes of Righteousness 1:58:10 Marriage & a New Name 2:02:08 Watchmen on the Walls 2:08:20 Treading the Winepress Alone 2:16:42 Vengeance, Love, & Perfect Empathy 2:27:02 Filthy Rags 2:33:03 Reshaping the Clay 2:37:31 Reaping What We Sow 2:47:36 New Heavens & a New Earth 2:54:06 Rejecting False Worship 3:02:23 Giving Birth to the Kingdom of God 3:14:01 Happy Endings? 3:21:29 Conclusion
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 3h 24min - 188 - Isaiah 50-57: ”Man of Sorrows”
An in-depth study of Isaiah 50-57. This lesson focuses on feeling forsaken, the tongue of the learned, fading fashions, sparks, beautiful garments and beautiful feet, the suffering servant, substitutionary atonement, the Savior's seed, enlarging the tent, everlasting kindness, higher ways & higher thoughts, wasted money, the water cycle, those who don't fit the mold, a place and a name, covenant infidelity, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:21 The Isaiah Relay in the Book of Mormon 9:40 Feeling Forsaken 19:44 The Tongue of the Learned 21:40 Submitting to His Persecutors 27:50 Fading Fashions 30:57 The Lord's Light or Our Sparks 35:18 Examples of Persevering Faith 44:40 Trust in the Lord 57:53 Putting on Your Beautiful Garments 1:11:26 Beautiful Feet 1:24:06 Depart from Babylon 1:27:19 Shutting the Mouths of Kings 1:31:12 The Suffering Servant 1:45:43 The Substitutionary Atonement 1:53:25 Sheep, Shepherd, & and the Savior's Seed 2:12:02 Enlarging the Tent 2:20:57 Everlasting Kindness 2:29:05 The Smith Blowing the Coals 2:35:38 Purchase Price & Wasted Money 2:41:46 Higher Ways & Higher Thoughts 2:47:11 The Water Cycle 2:51:04 To Those Who Don't Fit the Mold 3:02:14 Something Better, A Place & A Name 3:16:44 Woe to the Wicked 3:20:15 Covenant Infidelity 3:27:31 No Peace to the Wicked 3:35:06 Conclusion
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 3h 38min - 187 - Isaiah 36-49: ”Comfort Ye My People”
An in-depth study of Isaiah 36-49. This lesson focuses on the Assyrian invasion and scattering of Israel, the doors of death, having a will to offer, comforting the afflicted, highway construction, a mother's care, comparing God, the gift of prophecy, true identity, Cyrus and Christ, idols and graven images, the fall of Babylon, the Savior's scars, returning children, the shoulders of kings, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:42 The Assyrian Invasion & the Scattering of Israel 21:03 Facing the Doors of Death 29:20 Having a Will to Offer 43:55 Comfort Ye My People 1:06:58 Highway Construction 1:18:12 Care for the Mothers 1:23:13 Trying to Describe God 1:31:39 The Foolishness of False Gods 1:41:20 A Message of Encouragement 1:58:58 The Gift of Prophecy 2:05:29 The Promised Messiah 2:21:07 The Promise of Redemption 2:37:56 True Identity or False Gods 2:54:51 Raising Up a Deliverer 3:11:17 Idol Gods or the God of Israel 3:17:56 The Fall of Babylon 3:31:51 Chosen & Purified 3:47:49 Born to Gather 3:58:57 Not Forsaken nor Forgotten 4:13:05 Who Hath Begotten Me These? 4:26:52 On the Shoulders of Kings 4:36:16 Conclusion
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 4h 39min - 186 - Isaiah 13-35: ”A Marvelous Work and a Wonder”
An in-depth study of Isaiah 13-35. This lesson focuses on Nephi's use of Isaiah, the fall of Babylon, Lucifer's downfall, the gift of gathered Israel, highway construction, worldliness & materialism, apostasy & restoration, the nail in a sure place, a feast of fat things, redeeming the vineyard, short beds and small blankets, planting & harvesting wisely, a voice from the dust, a sealed book, a marvelous work and a wonder, lane assist, the latter-day Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:13 Nephi's Use of Isaiah 14:13 The Fall of Babylon 31:15 Lucifer's Downfall 57:11 The Bird Cast Out of Its Nest 1:05:23 Reaping with the Arm 1:10:41 The Gift of Gathered Israel 1:28:03 A Highway Across the Middle East 1:44:03 Naked & Barefoot, Labor & Watching the Night 1:56:38 The Nail in a Sure Place 2:21:42 Worldliness & Materialism 2:30:57 Apostasy & Restoration 2:48:35 A Feast of Fat Things 2:58:36 Praise & Promise 3:12:56 Redeeming the Vineyard 3:20:39 Strong Drink, Short Beds, & Small Coverings 3:43:36 Planting & Harvesting Wisely 3:53:05 A Voice from the Dust 4:05:28 A Sealed Book & a Marvelous Work 4:23:48 Speaking Smooth Things 4:36:47 Lane Assist & Intensifying Light 4:50:30 Quietness & Assurance 4:56:26 Destruction & Deliverance 5:10:02 The Day of the Lord 5:16:35 The Latter-day Zion 5:23:55 Conclusion
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 5h 25min - 185 - Isaiah 1-12: ”Great Are the Words of Isaiah”
An in-depth study of Isaiah 1-12. This lesson focuses on making sense of Isaiah, understanding Hebrew poetry, God's case against Israel, the mountain of the Lord, pride & worldliness, corruption in the vineyard, swift messengers, the calling of Isaiah, the promise of a Savior, the threat of Assyria, trusting the Lord, light in darkness, stubbornness & pride, new growth from an old stump, the Messiah & the Millennium, an ensign to the nations, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Isaiah 14:58 Keys to Understand Isaiah 23:35 Hebrew Poetry 41:28 The Case Against Israel 1:00:06 Worship & Repentance 1:24:50 The Mountain of the Lord 1:31:38 Pulling Down Pride 1:46:22 The Worldliness of the Daughters of Zion 2:07:29 The Cleansing of Zion 2:17:37 Corruption in the Vineyard 2:36:27 Calling for Swift Messengers 2:42:19 The Calling of Isaiah 2:59:45 The Promise of a Savior 3:16:55 The Threat of Assyria 3:21:06 Impending Destruction 3:26:38 Trust in the Lord 3:32:30 Shining Light into the Darkness 3:41:02 Using Assyria as an Instrument 3:55:13 Taking Credit to Ourselves 4:06:06 New Growth from an Old Stump 4:17:13 The Messiah & the Millennium 4:25:35 An Ensign to the Nations 4:30:58 Israel's Song of Salvation 4:33:02 Conclusion
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 4h 35min - 184 - The Books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon: ”The Beginning of Wisdom”
An in-depth study of the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. This lesson focuses on wisdom and foolishness, trusting the Lord, rivers of fire, Sophia, Mother in Heaven, parenting, alcoholism, mockery, a virtuous woman, pessimism, vanity, seasons, death, the purposes of life, love songs, an army with banners, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Proverbs 9:34 The Beginning of Wisdom (chp. 1-2) 21:36 Trust in the Lord (3) 36:03 Choosing the Right Woman (4-5) 45:23 Ants, Deadly Sins, & Rivers of Fire (6-7) 59:29 Sophia as Mother in Heaven (8) 1:16:17 Wisdom Compared to Foolishness (10-12) 1:29:14 Riches, Pride, Goals, Children, & Strife (13-15) 1:44:11 Hearts, Highways, Self-Discipline, Friends, & Fools (16-18) 1:57:58 Gifts, Loans, Parenting, Wine, Work, & Deep Water (19-20) 2:12:41 Peace, Generosity, Consecration, & Conservatism (21-22) 2:22:54 Deceitful Meat, Alcoholism, Adversity, & Sweetness (23-24) 2:34:40 Hot Coals & Cold Water, to Mock or Not to Mock (25-27) 2:48:53 Wickedness, Repentance, Leadership, & Contentment (28-30) 2:59:17 A Virthous Woman (31) 3:22:58 Introduction to Ecclesiastes 3:35:12 All Is Vanity 3:47:44 To Everything There Is a Season 3:55:44 No Escape from the Grave 4:02:44 Open Your Ears More than Your Mouth 4:11:29 What's the Point? 4:22:28 No Labor in the Grave 4:33:07 The Conclusion of the Whole Matter 4:38:51 Song of Solomon 4:45:57 A Song of Love 5:00:42 Fair as the Moon, Clear as the Sun 5:06:20 Conclusion
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 5h 08min - 183 - Psalms 101-150: ”One More Strain of Praise”
An in-depth study of Psalms 101-150. This lesson focuses on "the set time," condescension & compassion, forgiveness, hallelujahs, building on the Rock that was rejected, rejoicing in God's word, psalms of ascent, the peace of Jerusalem, the blessing of children, being weaned, the rivers of Babylon, Davidic psalms, doxology, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:36 Commitment, Complaint, & the Set Time (101-102) 17:29 A Masterpiece of Mercy (103) 34:14 Praise for Creating & Covenanting (104-105) 41:55 Forgiveness & Thanksgiving (106-107) 57:22 Victory & vindication (108-110) 1:10:33 Acrostics & Hallelujahs (111-117) 1:29:31 Building on the Rock You Rejected (118) 1:43:13 Rejoicing in God's Word (119) 2:26:32 Psalms of Ascent (120-126) 2:41:35 The Blessing of Children (127-128) 2:49:49 Completing the Climb (129-136) 3:01:06 By the Rivers of Babylon (137) 3:11:58 Davidic Psalms (138-144) 3:29:27 Praise & a Final Doxology (145-149) 3:40:28 One More Strain of Praise (150) 3:49:03 Conclusion
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 - 3h 53min - 182 - Psalms 49-100: ”Make a Joyful Noise”
An in-depth study of Psalms 49-100. This lesson focuses on worldly wealth, covenant renewal, godly sorrow, disloyalty, innocent suffering, rocks & wings, finding family, messianic psalms, envying the wicked, the bitter cup, dealing with depression, gods in embryo, redemptive turbulence, mercy & truth's kiss, wayward children, sanctuaries in time and space, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:09 Worldly Wealth (49) 12:41 Covenant Renewal (50) 26:12 A Plea for Forgiveness (51) 48:58 Wickedness, Doubt, & Disloyalty (52-55) 1:05:41 Pleas for Help, Mercy, & Vengeance (56-58) 1:14:16 Innocent Suffering, and a Call to Arms (59-60) 1:22:33 Rocks, Wings, Walls, Water, & Weapons (61-64) 1:37:20 Thanksgiving, Finding Family, & the House of the Lord (65-68) 2:01:25 Messianic Psalms & Deep Waters (69-72) 2:18:29 Envying the Wicked, Apostasy, & the Bitter Cup (73-76) 2:29:34 Dealing with Depression (77) 2:40:19 Learning from the Past (78) 2:52:16 Planting & Renewing (79-81) 2:59:58 Gods in Embryo (82) 3:07:15 Redemptive Turbulence & the Temple (83-84) 3:15:31 Mercy & Truth's Kiss (85-87) 3:25:51 Work for the Dead & Wayward Children (88-89) 3:40:11 Long Life, Safety, & Sanctuaries in Time & Space (90-94) 3:56:56 Enthronement Hymns & Psalms of Celebration (95-99) 4:10:42 The Thanksgiving Psalm (100) 4:16:07 Conclusion
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 - 4h 23min - 181 - Psalms 1-48: ”The Lord Is My Shepherd”
An in-depth study of Psalms 1-48. This lesson focuses on the power of poetry and music, history & prophecy, pondering & prayer, trouble & trust, messianic messages, the Good Shepherd, the House of the Lord, worthiness & readiness, plea & praise, hiding & hope, forgiveness & relief, songs of Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction to the Psalms 15:46 Instructional Psalm (1) 22:38 History & Prophecy, David & Absalom (2-3) 33:47 Pondering, Prayer, Penitence, & Precaution (4-7) 45:38 Psalms of Praise (8-9) 53:00 Trouble & Trust (10-14) 1:11:27 Worthiness, Loyalty, Sincerity, & Thanksgiving (15-18) 1:31:05 Creation, Law, & Victory (19-20) 1:35:47 Messianic Psalms, Gethsemane & Calvary (21-22) 1:55:16 The Lord Is My Shepherd (23) 2:05:34 The House of the Lord & Humble Petitions (24-25) 2:14:43 Temple Worthiness & Readiness (26-27) 2:32:32 Plea, Praise, & Prayer (28-30) 2:37:31 Deliverance for Christ & through Christ (31) 2:44:22 Confession, Hiding, & Hope (32-34) 2:55:43 False Witnesses & Wickedness (35-37) 3:04:20 Forgiveness, Relief, & Thanksgiving (38-40) 3:16:36 Breaking Bread & Thirsting after Water (41-45) 3:30:49 Songs of Zion (46-48) 3:38:32 Conclusion
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 3h 44min
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