1 Nephi 11-15 Part 2 • Dr. Joshua Sears • Jan 22 - 28 • Come Follow Me
Jan 17, 2024
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Dr. Joshua Sears, an expert in Nephi's Dream and the Abrahamic Covenant, explores the crucial nature of the covenant in the scattering and gathering of Israel. Topics include doctrinal misunderstanding, covenant consciousness, the Book of Mormon's reorientation to the Abrahamic Covenant, the power of covenants to those who have strayed, and the hope found in the Book of Mormon.
Understanding the Abrahamic covenant is crucial for non-Jews to comprehend its role in their lives.
The restoration of the gospel is the restoration of the Abrahamic covenant, which is fulfilled through the Book of Mormon.
God's boundless mercy and patient efforts offer hope for everyone to return to the covenant path.
Deep dives
The Importance of the Abrahamic Covenant
The podcast explores the significance of the Abrahamic covenant for both Jews and Gentiles. Understanding the covenant is crucial for non-Jews to comprehend its role in their lives. Through Israel, everyone can receive the covenant blessings. The podcast highlights the removal of covenants from the gospel of the Lamb and its impact on doctrinal understanding. It reveals that the restoration of the gospel is, in fact, the restoration of the Abrahamic covenant. The Book of Mormon plays a vital role in restoring covenant consciousness and clarifying the plain and precious truths that were lost.
The Angel's Explanation of the Restoration
The podcast discusses how the restoration process takes place after the decline of the Nephites. It emphasizes the importance of the Book of Mormon in restoring plain and precious truths that were misunderstood in Christianity. By bringing forth the Book of Mormon, the Gentiles are enabled to share it with the remnant of Lehi's descendants. This missionary effort helps fulfill the covenants made with Abraham and brings people back to a full understanding of the gospel. The podcast acknowledges challenges and doubts but encourages listeners to have hope in God's patient and merciful efforts to bring people back into covenant relationship.
The Hope of Redemption and Return
The podcast highlights the hope of redemption and the return of wayward individuals and groups to the covenant path. Drawing from the example of the Lamanites, who represent all those who have left the covenant, it reassures listeners that God is eager to forgive when there is repentance. It emphasizes God's active role in pursuing and inviting those who have strayed back into the fold. The podcast highlights God's patience in waiting for and helping his children to return to the covenant, even if it takes an extended period of time. It asserts that the Lord's long-term view and boundless mercy offer hope for everyone, regardless of their current circumstances.
The Book of Mormon as a Guide and Source of Power
The podcast expresses a deep love for the Book of Mormon and its profound impact on building a relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. It explains how the Book of Mormon brings individuals closer to Jesus Christ, helps them understand the Old and New Testaments, gives purpose to the Doctrine and Covenants, and reinforces the power of God's covenants. It highlights the Book of Mormon's unique ability to prepare and guide individuals through life's challenges, reminding listeners to feast upon its precious fruit, which represents the greatest of all the gifts of God.
Generational Influence and Hope
The podcast reflects on the influence of faithful parents and the hope that persists for wayward children. It acknowledges the pain and ache that comes when loved ones stray from the covenant path, but reassures listeners that Heavenly Father has made ample provision for the redemption of His children. The podcast explains the patient and merciful efforts of God to help individuals return to Him and encourages listeners to continue loving, praying for, and being an example to their wayward family members. It reaffirms that God's ultimate aim is to invite His children back to Himself and that devoted discipleship is the answer to every question and challenge.
Dr. Sears continues to explore Nephi’s Dream and the crucial nature of the Abrahamic Covenant in the fortunate Scattering and Gathering of Israel.
Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/gqNR-eXcjbI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY
00:00 Part II–Dr. Joshua Sears 00:07 The New and Everlasting Covenant 02:25 Doctrinal misunderstanding informs biblical interpretation 04:49 Blindness to the covenants 06:47 Losing covenant consciousness 10:21 Covenants fulfilled in the Last Days 13:10 Jesus and the vision 16:38 The Book of Mormon reorients to the Abrahamic Covenant 20:53 The Abrahamic Covenant was not totally fulfilled in the Meridian of Time 22:27 Salvation as a people 25:26 The Restoration is to restore people to a covenantal relationship with God 26:43 1 Nephi 13:38 28:18 The Book of Mormon restores everyone to the covenant 30:50 1 Nephi 15 Nephi shares what he has learned 32:26 The fluidity of the concept of gentiles 34:48 Focus on covenants instead of Columbus 36:02 Lamanties as a type of those who need to return to the Covenant Path 39:51 The Lord’s work 43:46 The power of covenants to those who have strayed 46:58 The Book of Mormon is full of hope 48:48 Lazarus and wayward souls 53:15 Spiritual Alzheimer’s 54:13 Dr. Sears shares his testimony of Jesus and the Book of Mormon 59:06 End of Part II– Dr. Joshua Sears
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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