Scott Esplin, a BYU Religious Education professor and expert in Church History, dives deep into the concept of building Zion. He emphasizes the importance of caring for the poor and uniting as a community. The discussion touches on the delicate balance of faith and seeking signs, with intriguing insights about testimony sharing's significance. Esplin shares compelling anecdotes about navigating decision-making in faith and how this relates to forming a supportive community. His perspectives connect historical church teachings to present-day faith experiences.
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Faith Comes Before Signs
Signs themselves aren't inherently wrong; the issue is where we place our faith in relation to them.
Faith must precede signs, not the other way around, to truly build Zion.
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Link Between Sign-Seeking and Adultery
The Lord links sign-seeking and adultery as sins rooted in a 'something-for-nothing' attitude.
Both lack true faith and commitment, which undermines building Zion.
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Contribute to Build Zion
Build Zion today by giving what you can, whether small or large, to those appointed to receive.
Contributions in time, talents, and offerings help build God's kingdom and bring rewards.
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TIMECODE
00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Scott Esplin
01:54 Discovering a lost scripture message
04:01 Testimony meeting assumptions
07:57 If faithful, they would locate Zion
10:24 Asking for signs
12:18 Sign seeking and adultery: The connection
16:59 “Jump and I’ll catch you”
19:37 Overzealousness or haste
23:12 The Lord’s specific instructions
29:00 A measured contribution to Zion
34:45 God’s timing with material things
38:14 Zion is a place and a people
41:14 Zion includes taking care of the poor
43:21 What defines Zion
47:24 Keeping the commandments, always
49:37 Dr. Esplin addresses people studying Church History
51:7 God’s hand is in His work
56:03 End of Part 2 - Dr. Scott Esplin
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