Church History Matters 100 God is Merciful - Come Follow Me - E5 - Jan 27-Feb 2
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Jan 21, 2025 Dive into the early revelations of Joseph Smith and the emotional struggles he faced during the Book of Mormon translation. Discover the theme of prophetic fallibility and how grace can reshape perspectives on leaders’ mistakes. Explore the supportive dynamics within the Smith family during challenging times, and unpack the profound meanings behind calls to serve God. The conversation also touches on intertextuality in scripture, revealing how Joseph Smith connected his revelations with biblical language. Finally, witness the redemptive journey of Martin Harris as he learns that past mistakes can lead to newfound faith.
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God's Work Unfrustrated
- Doctrine and Covenants 3 rebukes Joseph Smith for fearing man more than God.
- It emphasizes that God's work cannot be frustrated by mortals, only their own.
Prophetic Fallibility
- Latter-day Saints believe in prophetic fallibility, acknowledging that prophets can make mistakes, even in their prophetic roles.
- Section 3 demonstrates this with its rebuke of Joseph Smith.
Learning from Mistakes
- Give leaders leeway to make mistakes, just as you'd want leeway for your own errors.
- Focus on learning from mistakes instead of criticizing prophets; God will correct them.