Talking Scripture Ep 336 | D&C 94-97, Come Follow Me 2025 (September 1-7)
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Aug 27, 2025 The podcast delves into the contrasting experiences of the Kirtland and Jackson County Saints regarding temple building. It highlights the urgency and importance of the Kirtland Temple, emphasizing its role in spiritual empowerment. Listeners learn about the Apostasy's impact on the understanding of temples and their divine significance. The episode also discusses historical tensions in Missouri, revealing the challenges the Saints faced in their pursuit of religious freedom and community amidst rising conflict.
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Kirtland vs Jackson County Foil
- The Kirtland and Jackson County temple commands form a deliberate foil showing two possible responses to revelation.
- Which response we model reveals whether we prioritize temple covenant or worldly excuses.
Act Immediately After Rebuke
- After the rebuke in D&C 95 the Kirtland saints acted immediately and began hauling stone within four days.
- Do what you can now and offer your best effort toward building the Lord's house rather than waiting for perfect resources.
Temple As An Escape Route
- Section 97 offers Jackson County an escape: build the temple speedily and Zion will escape destruction.
- Their failure to build the temple parallels missed opportunities in scripture where covenanting could avert calamity.
