The Scriptures Are Real

Join us for what will be the best workshop ever held on the Book of Abraham! Join in person or via Zoom. You can find out details at outofthedust.org. We will discuss topics more in depth than in any setting. Please join us!Also, you should consider holding events at Castle Park in Lindon. They are a fantastic venue for weddings, parties, workshops, home school, marriage therapy, and anything else! Go to https://castleparkevents.com/ to learn more.In this episode Kent Jackson and Kerry look at the revelations in this week's reading that have to do with Joseph Smith translating the Bible. As the leading expert in the Joseph Smith translation Kent Jackson teaches a masterclass on what this translation was, when it took place, how it affected the saints, what kinds of changes were made, and much more! This will help you understand the Joseph Smith translation more than any other podcast!We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Join us Monday, Aug. 18 at 4:30 pm in Room 213 of the Joseph Smith Building on the BYU campus for a get together. We would love to get to know our listeners and get feedback from them.

Join us for a get together on Monday, August 18th at 4:30 pm in the Joseph Smith Building on BYU campus in room 213.

Please think about events you might hold at Castle Park in Lindon, UT, such as parties, weddings, home school events, marriage and family groups, and so much more. Check it out at https://castleparkevents.com/. We also hope you will join us for our Book of Abraham workshop. Go to outofthedust.org to learn how to register. In this episode Kerry visits with H. Dean Garrett, who is an emeritus professor of Church History and Doctrine, a former member of the Mount Timpanogos Temple Presidency, and a former Mission President. Together they explore the historical background of Section 88 along with what it teaches about the Second Comforter and Eternal Life. They explore how this section is both about how to prepare to be holy enough for the temple by holding the School of the Prophets in the Lord's proscribed way -- which leads to holiness -- and how those same instructions should be applied to being in the temple, which will help us become more holy as we go through the temple. They also explore light and truth and the atoning sacrifice of Christ as best understood in a context of holiness and temples. They talk about how temples are necessary to help us get to where God wants us to be. They also look at how consecration is intertwined with temples and how missionary work is as well. They also look at Old Testament connections with the temple. They look at how temples are supposed to be schools of instruction. They look at teachings about solemn assemblies. We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Please join us for the Kirtland Workshop in Kirtland Ohio, where we will explore on site key elements of the Kirtland period, including a special focus on the temple. You can also join us for the Book of Abraham Workshop. Go to outofthedust.org or TSAR.website to see details and register. In this episode we mentioned two links you might be interested in. The monthly newsletterhttps://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/a092d271-06b9-4782-8770-9db05be2e52c/digitalassets/standaloneforms/4870640a-81e2-ef11-8eea-0022480937e9 andThe Book of the Law of the Lordhttps://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/the-book-of-the-law-of-the-lord-book-a/1In this episode Kerry and Keith Erekson discuss some key revelations, including the parable of the wheat and tares as the Lord discusses it in these last days. They delve into ways this parable applies to us today and how God wants to help us become more holy. They also talk about possible definitions of holy places and the need to be in Holy Places in these last days. They delve into the historical context of each section, including Joseph's writing of letters and the travels of Joseph Smith and how it affected these revelations. They also look at the prophecy on war, and discuss its historical context and the tariff situation at the time, and the coming civil war. They also look at all the terrible things that were happening in the world at the time and how that affected this revelation.We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Don't miss an amazing Book of Abraham Workshop in September. We will hold this right when we are getting to that time period in the Come Follow Me program. We will spend three days in Lindon, Utah going over aspects of the Book of Abraham in more detail than we have ever done before. You can attend in person to take full advantage of interactions, or via Zoom. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/enlightenedgeedu/posts to learn about this opportunity. Don't miss it!In this episode Kerry and Dr. Andrew Skinner explore one of the most significant sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. They look at how the revelation on the priesthood was based in some specific historical happenings, and at how it begins with instructions about the temple and how the priesthood fits into temple restoration. They look at the role of priesthood in seeing God, in being renewed, and a host of other ways it affects our lives. They discuss how this applies to men and women. They outline the oath and covenant of the priesthood, and how it applies to men and women. They discuss the role of the Book of Mormon. They talk about theosis, or the process of becoming godly or Christlike. We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Don't miss an amazing Book of Abraham Workshop in September. We will hold this right when we are getting to that time period in the Come Follow Me program. We will spend three days in Lindon, Utah going over aspects of the Book of Abraham in more detail than we have ever done before. You can attend in person to take full advantage of interactions, or via Zoom. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/enlightenedgeedu/posts to learn about this opportunity. Don't miss it!In this episode Kerry and Dr. Andrew Skinner explore one of the most significant sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. They look at how the revelation on the priesthood was based in some specific historical happenings, and at how it begins with instructions about the temple and how the priesthood fits into temple restoration. They look at the role of priesthood in seeing God, in being renewed, and a host of other ways it affects our lives. They discuss how this applies to men and women. They outline the oath and covenant of the priesthood, and how it applies to men and women. They discuss the role of the Book of Mormon. They talk about theosis, or the process of becoming godly or Christlike. We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

This episode features Brent Top, a retired religious educator with deep insights into scripture. He discusses the blessings we receive from the Lord and our responsibilities in return, emphasizing the importance of stewardship and accountability in faith. The historical significance of early church figures like Jesse Gause is explored, alongside the socio-economic foundations of early revelations. Brent also highlights the transformative nature of true service and the diverse roles of community members in building a supportive, compassionate environment.

Please join us on the cruise of a lifetime. Steven Harper and Kerry will lead a cruise through the west Caribbean, leaving from Miami. The ports will be fantastic, and they will each give lectures on the New and Everlasting, or Abrahamic Covenant, and will also have some panels together. Go to https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ and join us now!Please leave a comment about your ideas about the format for our Old Testament year. In this episode Kerry and Julianne discuss Section 77 and what it teaches us about the Book of Revelation and visions about the end of the world. They talk about the context for Joseph Smith getting answers about the Book of Revelation. They discuss the similarities between Ezekiel's vision and John's and Nephi's. They talk about the beings that are seen, the elders that praise God, the book that John sees, and the rich symbolism in Revelation. They then present a special separate episode where Kerry addresses a topic he has received a lot of questions about. They talk about God's anger. They try to answer questions about why the scriptures talk about God being angry, and what that means for us and our anger. They also talk about how God's anger and how it works to help and bless and change His people. They look at divine violence in the scriptures and how we can think about that and see God's love in it. They grapple with this question for some time, trying to provide answers that can make a difference in our life. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Robert Millet, a revered scholar and educator, delves into the profound revelations of the Doctrine and Covenants regarding the afterlife. He explores the three degrees of glory, revealing how Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon's visionary experiences reshape our understanding of heaven and divine judgment. The conversation also dissects the concepts of grace, mercy, and spiritual refinement, highlighting the essential relationship between humanity and the divine. Prepare to rethink your views on salvation and eternal destinies!