The speakers discuss President Hinckley's love for the members of the church, highlighting a specific moment when he personally helped clean up water after a natural disaster. They reflect on the importance of leaders showing love and humility towards the members.
Have you ever wondered what ancient letters to a small Christian community can teach us about thriving in a modern world of challenges and uncertainties? Professor Dale Sturm teaches about the importance of loving one another, the power of hope, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ allows us to experience joy amidst affliction.
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- 00:00 Part 1–Professor Dale Sturm
- 00:59 Introduction to 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians
- 02:03 Introduction of Professor Dale Sturm
- 04:13 Background to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas
- 06:54 Thessalonica is a free city
- 09:28 Acts 17 review, Silas, and Timothy
- 14:33 The “baser sort”
- 17:00 Paul is escorted out of town
- 19:23 Paul sends Timothy to Thessalonica
- 21:10 Timing of 1 Thessalonians
- 22:51 A letter of encouragement
- 26:06 Hard work due to faith
- 27:48 President Hickley offers encouragement
- 30:59 President Packer expresses love
- 31:52 Joy amidst affliction
- 35:40 Conversion requires sacrifice
- 37:34 Professor Sturm shares a personal story about President Hinckley
- 39:29 Key indicators and Same Boat Therapy
- 41:49 1 Thessalonians 2
- 45:38 We love those we serve
- 46:42 Joseph F. Smith story in Hawaii
- 49:43 Praying for those who serve
- 51:54 Paul encourages those enduring trials
- 54:00 Paul makes a doctrinal correction
- 56:19 Elder Holland’s “Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence”
- 59:41 End of Part 1–Professor Dale Sturm
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