Dr. Maclane Heward, an expert on Joseph Smith's First Vision, delves into the transformative nature of this pivotal moment in religious history. He discusses how asking profound questions can lead to divine revelation and personal growth. The conversation also explores the different accounts of the First Vision and how Joseph's life experiences influenced these narratives. Moreover, Heward highlights the idea that everyone has unique spiritual experiences, emphasizing the importance of openness and understanding in navigating personal faith journeys.
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Seeking Revelation
Seek answers from God by studying scriptures and pondering.
Pray for God to guide your questions and focus on personal transformation.
insights INSIGHT
Praying for Remission of Sins
Include a desire for remission of sins in your prayers.
Purify yourself to increase your chances of receiving revelation, as taught by Elder Scott.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Rejection and Self-Reflection
Maclane Heward was rejected from the University of Utah's history PhD program.
He initially attributed it to religious bias but realized he lacked the right qualifications.
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Can we all receive revelation from God? Dr. Maclane Heward examines Joseph Smith’s theophany and the impact of asking a question and how it changed the world.
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TIMECODE 00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Maclane Heward 04:33 Come, Follow Me Manual 08:20 Asking God to guide our questions 13:25 The 1832 account and the 1838 account 15:09 Ideas of when to read each account 18:11 University of Utah hoodie 20:22 Taking a defensive position 26:17 Different accounts from different questions 29:31 Joseph’s life experiences influence the accounts 32:26 D&C 20:5 - First Vision Account 35:27 Joseph trusts his father 37:03 Testimony through more than emotion 45:01 Language, culture, and receiving revelation 49:05 Lehi’s family have different spiritual experiences 50:57 Diversity of experiences with God 52:51 Dreams as revelation 56:01 Brain churches vs Heart churches 01:01:57 Assumptions undermine reality 01:05:32 Thinking deeply about historical events 01:09:33 The danger of taking offence on behalf of others 01:12:48 End of Part 1 - Dr. Maclane Heward
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