followHIM The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 & 2 • Part 1 • Bro. Thom Reed • December 8-14 • Come Follow Me
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Dec 3, 2025 Thom Reed, a Black Latter-day Saint leader and FamilySearch program manager, shares insights on the often-overlooked Articles of Faith and Official Declaration 1. He discusses Joseph Smith's visionary revelations and even performs a rap to help memorize key doctrines. Thom emphasizes the importance of living in revelation and how past decisions, especially Wilford Woodruff's Manifesto, shaped church practices. He encourages a tender approach to history, reminding listeners to find inspiration in the struggles of past leaders.
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Revelations That Reshape The Church
- Thom Reed calls the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations “revolutionary revelations” that changed the church's direction.
- He says they show God still speaks and prophets guide ongoing restoration.
The Radical Inclusiveness Of 'All'
- Reed highlights how often Joseph Smith used the word "all" to make the Articles of Faith inclusive and future-oriented.
- He argues Joseph intended the statements for the whole world, not just early Saints.
Rapping The Articles Of Faith
- Thom Reed performed a rap summarizing the 13 Articles of Faith to aid memorization and teaching.
- He uses music as a mnemonic to remember doctrine and principles.
