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Jan 15, 2026
The hosts delve into the gripping tale of toddler Jessica McClure, who fell down a well in 1987, and the incredible 56-hour rescue effort that followed. They draw parallels between this dramatic rescue and the Fall of Adam and Eve, emphasizing our need for redemption. There's a moving reflection on global prayers and the Savior's willingness to reach out in times of need. Elder Holland's insights on falling and being lifted resonate powerfully, reinforcing the story's symbolism of hope and salvation.
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Toddler Trapped In Narrow Well
- Hank Smith recounts Jessica McClure falling 22 feet into a narrow well and rescue workers digging underneath to free her after 56 hours.
- He compares that rescue to the Savior descending to lift us from the Fall of Adam and Eve.
Rescue As A Metaphor For Atonement
- Hank Smith draws a spiritual parallel: we come to earth unable to lift ourselves and often don't realize our plight.
- He teaches that Christ descends below all things to grasp and lift us through obedience and the Atonement.
Global Response Mirrors Divine Compassion
- John Bytheway emphasizes the global, heartfelt response to Jessica's rescue and links it to the Savior's lengths to save us.
- He notes the story's happy ending as a type and shadow of Christ's saving work.