Doctrine & Covenants 29 Part 1 • Brother Eric Richards • March 31 - April 6 • Come Follow Me

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Mar 26, 2025

Join Brother Eric Richards, a religious educator and Doctrine and Covenants expert, as he dives into thought-provoking discussions. He considers whether we can hasten the Lord's return and highlights the characteristics of the Millennium. The conversation touches on the joy of Millennial reunions, the role of Jesus as our Advocate, and the significance of gathering for spiritual support. A mix of light-hearted banter and deep insights makes this a captivating exploration of faith and redemption.

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INSIGHT

Doctrine Levels

Focus on core doctrines like Christ's life, death, and resurrection.
Other teachings and policies can change, so prioritize eternal truths.

INSIGHT

Restoration's Purpose

Christ's mission focuses on healing and restoration.
The Church's purpose is to restore people to God, not just rebuild a system.

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Eric Richards' Background

Eric Richards grew up Baptist and converted.
He served a mission in Honduras and now teaches Institute.

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Is it possible to force the Lord's return? Brother Eric Richard explores the answer to this question. He also looks at the characteristics of the Millennium, the Lord’s work with His Children, and the expected joy in Millennial reunions.

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TIMECODE

00:00 - Part 1 - Brother Eric Richards
04:15 Bio of Eric Richards
04:49 Come, Follow Me Manual
07:07 Primary questions
09:53 Gathering you to restore you to God
13:54 Pickle suckers and yeast
17:30 An Advocate
20:47 God inspires people everywhere
24:11 Racing toward conversion
25:57 Rock throwing and saving souls
29:41 Moroni’s Little Handbook of Instruction
31:46 Gathering in one place
34:54 Why write about the Second Coming?
36:53 Jesus cannot be forced to return early
37:40 I thought Satan would be taller
40:03 Birthdays in the Millenium
44:32 Checklists may disturb spiritual focus
46:57 Darkness, hail, and destruction
50:18 What maggots teach us
52:12 What is the Abominable Church?
54:37 Can we spend time in Babylon?
56:02 What do we marinate in?
59:38 The joy of the Resurrection reunions
1:05:45 God’s work and God’s children
1:07:50 Member of other faiths and the Church of the Lamb
1:11:03 - End of Part I - Brother Eric Richards

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