
Talking Scripture
Tips to help you understand and find relevance in scripture. Mike Day and Bryce Dunford are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who love to teach the scriptures. They explain and illustrate relevance in the text and discuss ideas for understanding and applying Come Follow Me and beyond.
Latest episodes

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 6min
Ep 185 | Matthew 2; Luke 2, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 9-15)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/12/matthew-2-luke-2-ep-185-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 07:41 – Examples shared by Matthew and Luke illustrate positive ways we can respond when Jesus comes into our lives. 18:20 – Herod is threatened and angered by the birth of Jesus. His
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Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 13min
Ep 184 | Matthew 1; Luke 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 2-8)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/18/matthew-1-luke-1-ep-184-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 02:24 – A historical overview of the time between the Old Testament and the New Testament. 17:40 – There are many different ways to study Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Find a way that works for you, but be
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Dec 7, 2022 • 48min
Ep 183 | Malachi, Come Follow Me 2022 (December 12-18)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/18/malachi-ep-183-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – During the 2nd temple period the Jews are reproved in Malachi for a sluggish approach to following God’s law. 06:58 – The Lord addresses the lack of faith the people had. This was manifest in four specific ways:
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Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 13min
Ep 182 | Haggai; Zechariah, Come Follow Me (December 5-11)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/15/haggai-zechariah-ep-182-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – The Jews have returned from exile in Babylon and Haggai exhorts them to finish rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem. 09:58 – King Darius and the Jewish leaders Zerubbabel and Joshua are important players during this time period. 18:45
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Nov 23, 2022 • 57min
Ep 181 | Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah, Come Follow Me (November 28-December 4)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/04/nahum-habakkuk-zephaniah-ep-181-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – The historical background of the book of Nahum. Nineveh has reached the fulness of iniquity. This context helps us understand the Lord’s harsh words. 13:59 – God is “slow to anger,” literally “long in the nostrils.” The early
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Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 3min
Ep 180 | Jonah; Micah, Come Follow Me (November 21-27)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/28/jonah-micah-ep-180-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – The historical background and an overview of the book of Jonah. 05:00 – Jonah’s struggle shows the battle we all have with the “natural man” inside us. God’s commandments are calculated to bring us great happiness. 21:34 –
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Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 21min
Ep 179 | Amos; Obadiah, Come Follow Me (November 14-20)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/22/amos-obadiah-ep-179-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – The historical background and an overview of Amos. 05:03 – Three aspects of the fullness of iniquity, beginning with violence against the innocent. Molech worship, as discussed in Amos, involved child sacrifice. Amos challenged his audience to protect
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Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 17min
Ep 178 | Hosea; Joel, Come Follow Me (November 7-13)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/24/hosea-joel-ep-178-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – The historical background of Hosea. 06:59 – Four main themes are discussed, beginning with the goodness of God. 13:16 – Hosea represents Christ and symbolically marries an unfaithful wife, who represents Israel. 17:56 – Israel rejects God’s plea
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Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 21min
Ep 177 | Daniel, Come Follow Me (October 31-November 6)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/11/daniel-ep-177-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of the Book of Daniel. 04:53 – The historical background of the Book of Daniel. 07:51 – This book encourages its readers to be brave, stand strong, and not become like the world. 15:35 –
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Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 39min
Ep 176 | Ezekiel, Come Follow Me (October 24-30)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/08/ezekiel-ep-176-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview and the historical background of Ezekiel. 05:47 – Ezekiel’s vision of the throne of God. 18:43 – The righteous people of Ezekiel’s day receive a mark on their forehead, similar to John’s vision in Revelation.
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