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Alma 13-16 Part 1 • Eva Witesman • June 24 - 30 • Come Follow Me

Jun 19, 2024

Dr. Eva Witesman discusses God's power vs. man's control, foreordination, Melchizedek, Alma and Amulek in Liberty Jail, Zeezrom's guilt, and President Johnson's call to empower women for peace.

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Eva Witesman

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God's power and peace offer safety for all people in the kingdom of God.

Melchizedek's order contrasts with Nihor's doctrine, emphasizing eternal priesthood and divine plan.

Empowering women globally is crucial for fostering peace and combating violence in societies.

Deep dives

Alma's Controversial Preaching and the Spiritual Awakening in Zarahemla

Alma's reactivation tour through various cities confronts unique challenges. Alma's preaching in Zarahemla sparks a spiritual awakening, urging introspection through a spiritual checklist, prophecy about Christ, and repentance.

Understanding Power Dynamics and Doctrines of the Temple

02:20

Miraculous Adoption and the Intersection of Agency and Foreknowledge

05:12

Power with and Power to: The Antidote to Traditional Hierarchy

01:22

Intro

2min

Exploring Themes of Repentance and Faith in the Come Follow Me Manual

2min

Understanding God's Power and Agency

14min

Exploring Macro-Plan of Salvation and Chiasmus in Alma 13

2min

Exploring Women's Roles and Priesthood in Spiritual Texts

28min

The Impact of Targeting Women and Children in Conflict Zones

3min

Empowering Women for Global Peace

12min

Dr. Eva Witesman continues examining the differences between God’s power and peace versus man’s attempt at terror and control and how the kingdom of God provides safety for all people.

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TIMECODE

00:00 Part I - Dr. Eva Witesman
02:02 Introduction of Dr. Witesman
02:48 Lesson introduction
05:21 The temple endowment
08:12 Coercive power vs. sharing power
10:31 Foreordination and Dr. Witesman shares a personal experience
18:13 Alma 13:13-Chiasmus
25:58 Wrestling with difficult ideas
29:02 Mechizedek and the power of God
33:02 Melchizedek vs. Nehor
35:12 Alma 13:7 - Eternal power
38:55 Alma 13:28 - Compare D&C 121
42:04 Alma and Amulek and Liberty Jail
43:04 Alma 14 - Exposition on ordinances and repentance
46:01 Alma 14:6-13 - Zeezrom’s guilt and teaching to all
47:11 Alma 14:8 - An important moment
50:45 President Johnson on sisterhood of peacemakers
54:52 Women in the scriptures and violence against women
58:30 The gospel teaches humility and peace
1:00:29 The experiences of women and violence
1:04:15 End of Part 1 - Dr. Eva Witesman

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Alma 13-16 Part 1 • Eva Witesman • June 24 - 30 • Come Follow Me

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Alma's Controversial Preaching and the Spiritual Awakening in Zarahemla

Insights into the Temple, Priesthood, and Repentance in Chapters 13-15

Women's Roles, Challenges, and Power in Times of Conflict

Cultural Effects of Violence Against Women and Path to Peace

Personal Reflections on Women's Safety and Power in Society

Understanding Power Dynamics and Doctrines of the Temple

Miraculous Adoption and the Intersection of Agency and Foreknowledge

Power with and Power to: The Antidote to Traditional Hierarchy

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