1 Nephi 16-22 Part 1 • Dr. Tyler J. Griffin • Jan 29 - Feb 4 • Come Follow Me
Jan 24, 2024
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Dr. Tyler J. Griffin, an expert in examining God's nourishing and strengthening power and how revelation and strength come gradually, discusses topics such as the significance of marriage in providing strength, trusting the Lord, finding God amidst affliction, the difference between transactional and covenantal relationships with God, taking ownership of one's actions, and the importance of leaving our comfort zones to follow God's call.
Trusting in the Lord's plan and developing a faithful relationship with Jesus Christ is crucial in navigating through challenges.
Recognizing blessings amidst trials and maintaining a positive outlook can help us find strength in difficult situations.
Taking the first step, seeking guidance from the Lord, and trusting His path are important in building discipleship and following His guidance.
Deep dives
The Journey Resumes and Trusting the Leahona
In this episode, the hosts and guest discuss the continuation of the journey in 1 Nephi and the significance of trust in God's guidance. They highlight the excitement of resuming the journey and the anticipation of what will happen next. The guest, Dr. Tyler Griffin, emphasizes finding the Savior and His help in every aspect of the journey and relating it to our own spiritual journey. The Leahona, a compass-like object, is mentioned, and its symbolism is explored. They also reflect on the importance of marriage and family in this narrative. The hosts highlight the different perspectives of Nephi and Laman when facing challenges and emphasize the need to trust in the Lord's plan and to develop a faithful, covenantal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Finding Blessings in the Wilderness and Dealing with Murmuring
The discussion focuses on the challenges faced by Lehi's family in the wilderness and the varying attitudes towards those challenges. They explore Nephi's positive outlook and recognition of the blessings amidst trials, contrasting it with Laman and Lemuel's murmuring and lack of faith. The hosts discuss the importance of knowing the dealings of God and trusting in His plan, even in the midst of adversity. They share personal experiences and insights on finding the positive in difficult situations and highlight the power of building a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ to navigate through the wilderness.
The Lessons from Ishmael's Story and the Significance of Nahom
The hosts and guest delve into the significance of Ishmael's role in the narrative and the lessons learned from his story. They highlight the importance of loyalty, trust, and taking personal responsibility for one's actions, exemplified by Ishmael and Nephi. Additionally, they address the discovery of the place called Nahom mentioned in the Book of Mormon and its location matching geographical evidence, pointing to the authenticity of Joseph Smith's prophetic insight. The importance of focusing on the deeper truths and messages of the Book of Mormon beyond geographical details is emphasized.
Building Trust in Challenging Times
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of faith and trust in challenging situations. They mention a quote from C.S. Lewis about the true strength of beliefs being tested in life and death situations. They explore the idea of turning to God in times of crisis and expressing faith, even when faced with difficult circumstances. The hosts use the example of Nephi building a wooden bow and arrow after breaking his steel bow to illustrate the importance of moving forward and trusting in the Lord, even when our efforts may seem insignificant. They highlight the principle of taking the initiative and the significance of honoring our fathers and mothers. The discussion also touches on the concept of finding blessings and growth during both difficult and fruitful times in life. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of trust, faith, and initiative in navigating life's challenges.
Building Ships and Building Discipleship
In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the story of Nephi building a ship in the wilderness as a metaphor for building discipleship and following the Lord's guidance. They discuss the significance of starting with what you know and having the faith to take the first step, even if you lack experience or expertise. They emphasize the importance of seeking guidance from the Lord and receiving revelation from Him. The hosts also highlight the principle of doing things the Lord's way instead of relying on conventional wisdom or the ways of men. They emphasize the ongoing process of building and strengthening relationships with God and the importance of perseverance and trust in the journey of discipleship. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to trust in the Lord's guidance and follow His path, even when it may be unfamiliar or challenging.
Why does the Lord lead us into unfamiliar wildernesses? Tyler Griffin examines God's nourishing and strengthening power and how revelation and strength come gradually.
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Tyler Griffin 00:18 Review of last week’s episode 00:43 Preview of 1 Nephi 18-22 02:16 Bio of Dr. Tyler Griffin 03:20 The Lord is with us 07:03 Marriages occur and blessings follow 08:08 Marriage provides strength 10:26 The group continues to travel 11:30 The Liahona 14:55 Trusting the Lord 17:15 Miracles and challenges 20:48 Reminders of discipleship 22:11 Nephi takes ownership of the broken bow 25:42 Trusting God and taking steps 28:21 God works with wooden bows and a single arrow 32:33 Finding God amidst affliction 36:13 God requires action 39:17 Transactional relationships vs covenantal relationships 41:42 Two reactions to one set of trials 44:31 Staying positive in trials 47:50 Shouldering heavy burdens 49:32 President Emily Freeman and building a relationship with Christ 51:33 Moroni began to look forward 53:53 Nahum and Joseph Smith 58:50 Shipbuilding and the Lord has more in store 1:00:25 Taking steps without knowing the entire path 1:06:05 The Lord reveals in steps 1:09:57 End of Part 1–Dr. Tyler Griffin
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