2 Nephi 1-2 Part 1 • Dr. Lili Anderson • Feb 5 - Feb 11 • Come Follow Me
Jan 31, 2024
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Dr. Lili Anderson, an expert in Lehi's final lessons and building Zion, discusses awakening from spiritual slumber and strengthening relationships. Topics include the significance of America, covering sins, divine discontent, trusting God in marriage, and the importance of ministering.
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Living in a land of promise requires worship and service to God, leading to consecration and blessings.
Awakening from spiritual slumber involves repentance, embracing opposition, and seeking redemption through Jesus Christ.
Fathers have a crucial role in providing, protecting, and presiding in their families, exercising priesthood power and communicating the love of the Savior.
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The blessings and importance of living in a chosen land
Lehi emphasizes the significance of living in a land of promise and the responsibility to worship and serve God. He acknowledges that while there are other wonderful countries and citizens, God's designated nations for certain blessings and events. Lehi testifies that if the people serve God, the land will be consecrated, and they will be blessed and protected from captivity. He encourages gratitude for the opportunities and liberties that the land provides.
Awakening from a deep sleep and the importance of repentance
Lehi urges his sons to awaken from a deep spiritual sleep and shake off the chains of sin that bind humanity. He emphasizes the need to repent and change one's life, embracing the purpose of opposition and affliction and seeking redemption through Jesus Christ. Lehi shares his own testimony of the Holy Messiah and the love and arms of God's grace. He warns about the consequences of rejecting the Savior and the need to humble oneself, turn to God, and remember and obey His commandments.
The significance of true manhood and the role of fathers
Lehi emphasizes the importance of true manhood and the role of fathers in providing, protecting, and presiding in their families. He encourages men to exercise the full priesthood power, communicate the love of the Savior, and repent daily. Lehi highlights the crucial impact that fathers have on their children's lives and the need for men to be selfless, faithful, and worthy of the priesthood power. He affirms the unique and essential roles that men and women play in the divine plan of God.
The call for repentance and spiritual awakening
Lehi calls upon all individuals to repent and wake up from spiritual slumber, urging them to put on the full armor of God and engage in the battle against evil. He emphasizes the need to hear the voice of the Spirit, keep covenants with integrity, and maintain purity. Lehi blesses individuals with the courage to repent daily and exercise full priesthood power. He encourages communication of love and the pursuit of righteousness, promising that miracles will accompany sincere efforts.
Maintaining harmony and partnership between men and women
Lehi addresses the need for harmony and cooperation between men and women, rejecting worldly philosophies that undermine the importance of gender differences. He calls for mutual respect, understanding, and support, acknowledging the divine roles that men and women have and their complementary contributions. Lehi encourages individuals to seek the spirit and apply the principles of God's plan in their relationships, fostering unity, love, and mutual growth.
What would be included in your Last Lecture? Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson addresses Lehi’s final lessons for his family and the importance of building Zion, awakening from spiritual slumber and strengthening one another in relationships.
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson
00:30 Teaser to the episode
01:21 Dr. Anderson shares overview of today’s podcast
03:01 Bio of Dr. Anderson
05:54 Zion and the Gathering of Israel
09:04 A land consecrated
10:57 The Bible and Jesus Christ
12:41 Unique characteristics of North America
16:33 Freedom and rights and the Restoration
19:14 Lehi exhorts his children to wake up
21:17 Covering sins
25:40 Fearing other’s perceptions
29:19 Divine discontent
32:12 Hank shares a story of General Conference experience
34:30 To cover
37:45 Tips for teaching younger audiences
38:15 Providing for families, men, and boys
32:14 Inspiration and adaptability
44:06 Trusting God and service in marriage
49:57 The importance of the ideal and adapting when we don’t meet it
54:55 A lesson from elephants
57:30 President Russell M. Nelson urges us to awake
59:06 Spouses building one another
1:04:52 End of Part 1–Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson
Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
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