Ep 353 | Moses 1; Abraham 3, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 5-11)

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Dec 31, 2025

Dive into the fascinating exploration of Moses 1 as the vital preface to the Old Testament. Discover three pivotal truths about God's nature, human potential, and the identity of Lucifer. Uncover the nuances of divine communication, the difference between God's glory and worldly allure, and the significance of secrecy in scripture. Shift to the Book of Abraham, examining its origins, surviving fragments, and the compelling theories defending its authenticity. Enjoy insights on our premortal existence and the unparalleled intelligence of Christ.

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Moses 1 As The Missing Preface

Moses 1 functions as the missing first chapter of the Bible and reframes Genesis as starting after an omitted prologue.
Reading Moses 1 first changes how we view God's nature, man's destiny, and the role of the adversary.

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God Emphasizes Our Eternal Identity

Moses 1 emphasizes that God calls us 'my son' to highlight our eternal identity above mortal ties.
The chapter teaches God's mission: to bring about our immortality and eternal life.

INSIGHT

Creation Explains Why, Not How

The creation narrative answers 'why' rather than 'how'; Moses 1 frames creation as revealing purpose and relationship.
Verse 30 explicitly asks, 'why these things are so,' shifting focus to meaning over mechanics.

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(00:00) The book of Moses is the JST of Genesis. The word translation has multiple meanings.
Moses 1 is the missing preface to the Old Testament which reveals three important truths.
(07:03) We are God’s children, and have infinite worth and potential.
(08:45) The name of God. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew and many words can have various interpretations.
(12:06) Divine investiture of authority allows the Son to have the power to speak as if he is the Father.
(18:11) The creation story is not about how. It’s about why. Man is nothing and yet God wants to give us everything He has.
(21:18) The historical timeframe of Moses 1.
(23:54) Satan’s name only appears in the Bible 13 times. His presence in the Book of Moses is significant.
(27:43) The difference between the glory of God and the glory of the world.
(33:50) We can cast out Satan and control darkness by inviting light.
(35:39) Moses 1 ends with the command to show the words only to those that believe. Levels of exoteric and esoteric are in scriptural texts.
(39:44) The book of Abraham originated with Egyptian papyri that Joseph Smith translated. Fire destroyed most of the original scrolls and only small fragments remain. These fragments, called JSP I-XI, contain burial texts called The Book of Breathings.
(45:36) The relationship between the remaining fragments and the text of the Book of Abraham is not fully understood.
(47:28) Some counter-arguments to criticisms of the Book of Abraham include the missing text theory, the catalyst theory, and the Jewish redaction theory.
(55:23) The JSP I-XI fragments date to the 2nd century BC, not 1900 BC when Abraham lived. The rolls were likely copies of copies.
(1:01:08) In the Book of Abraham, the greatness of the Messiah is found in the symbolism of the cosmos and stars.
(1:10:37) Abraham learns about the pre-earth life.
(1:11:54) Joseph’s introduction to the Hebrew language likely influenced some of the words found in Abraham.

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