1 Nephi 1-5 Part 1 • Dr. John Hilton III • Jan 8 - Jan 14 • Come Follow Me
Jan 3, 2024
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Dr. John Hilton III, an expert in the Book of Mormon, discusses new study techniques to enhance testimonies of Jesus Christ. Topics include recognizing Jesus' voice, the power of keeping records, the significance of studying the Book of Mormon, and the importance of focusing on Jesus Christ during scripture study.
Recognizing Jesus Christ's voice in the Book of Mormon enhances personal study techniques and strengthens testimonies.
Keeping written records is emphasized as a crucial aspect in preserving the truth and teachings of God.
Expressing gratitude for the tender mercies of the Lord reminds us of personalized blessings and acts of love from God.
Deep dives
Lehi's Vision of the River of Water
Lehi sees a river of water and compares it to righteousness, expressing his hope that his sons will be like this river continually running into the fountain of all righteousness.
The Importance of Records
Lehi emphasizes the importance of records throughout the Book of Mormon, highlighting the significance of written records in preserving the truth and the teachings of God.
The Concept of Tender Mercies
Lehi acknowledges the tender mercies of the Lord and expresses gratitude for them, reminding us of the personalized blessings and acts of love that God bestows upon us.
Empathy for Layman and Lemuel
The long and challenging journey Lehi's family undertakes helps us empathize with Layman and Lemuel's complaints and understand the difficulties they faced in obedience and faith.
The Eternal Perspective
Lehi's hopes for his children may not be realized in the short run, but from an eternal perspective, there is hope that those hopes will be fulfilled as individuals exercise their agency and turn to Jesus Christ.
How does recognizing Jesus Christ’s voice in the Book of Mormon change our personal study? Dr. John Hilton III explores new and familiar territory in the beginning of 1 Nephi and teaches us new study techniques to enhance our testimonies of Jesus Christ.
Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056 YouTube: https://youtu.be/FdkPFEUKrSw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. John Hilton III 02:00 Introduction of guest 02:52 Voices in the Book of Mormon and “The Book of Mormon: A Masterclass” 06:15 A family story 07:50 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about study 10:26 Hank shares a personal study about listening vs. reading 12:51 Time studying vs. amount studying 14:49 Steve Sorensen and memorizing verses of the Book of Mormon 16:30 Writing things down and using various study techniques 18:01 Nephi begins his record 20:14 The importance of keeping records 23:17 President Eyring on keeping records 26:23 Lehi’s Jerusalem and how prophets pray 29:58 Powerful phrases and mining for gold 31:32 Focus on Jesus Christ when studying scriptures 34:15 President Jeffrey Holland’s Christ and the New Covenant 36:13 Safety in listening to the Lord’s prophets 38:35 Elder Bednar and “The Tender Mercies of the Lord” 40:25 Hank’s talk “He Knows You” 42:44 Lehi and his family leave Jerusalem 46:22 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about traveling in Israel 47:33 Teaching children and keeping eternal perspective 51:29 President Eyring “To My Grandchildren” 55:52: End of Part I–Dr. John Hilton III
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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