The Rod of Iron: A Guide and Guard Through Life's Challenges

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This chapter explores the concept of the 'Rod of Iron' in the Book of Mormon and its role as a guide and guard during difficult times. It discusses the interpretations of the mists of darkness and how it symbolizes the challenges of mortal life, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts also analyze the symbolism of the great and spacious building in Lehi's dream and its representation of human self-sufficiency and superiority.

Dr. Gaye Strathearn continues to explore the Savior’s invitation to receive the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement in 1 Nephi 6-10.

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00:00 Part II–Dr. Gaye Strathearn
00:07 The rod of iron and the river symbolism
01:33 Garden of Eden parallels
03:58 Dr. Strathearn shares a personal story about Covid
08:13 The Great and Spacious building
10:04 Human self-sufficiency vs. belief in God
13:26 Residents of the Great and Spacious Building
15:56 Korihor
16:40 Approval of God vs the approval of man
18:33 John shares a story about missionary in a prison
20:31 Staying at the Tree of Life
24:47 Activity vs passivity
28:21 The four groups in Lehi’s dream parallel four types of ground
30:40 Nephi asks regarding Lehi’s Dream
34:05 Lehi teaches about the seed of Laman and Lemuel
39:13 Jesus saves from the darkness
42:39 The Allegory of Zenos
46:54 Understanding the Fall
48:51 Allowing the Spirit to teach as we study
52:53 End of Part II– Dr. Gaye Strathearn

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