
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

Oct 12, 2022 • 1h 14min
Ep 175 | Jeremiah 21-52; Lamentations, Come Follow Me (October 17-23)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/10/08/jeremiah-21-52-lamentations-ep-175-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of the historical background of these chapters. 08:42 – Qualities Jeremiah sees in future Israel. 24:53 – “David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne.” This prophecy can be read as being
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Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 28min
Ep 174 | Jeremiah 1-20, Come Follow Me (October 10-16)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/24/jeremiah-1-20-ep-174-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – The historical context of Jeremiah. 07:32 – Jeremiah’s words are both haunting and hopeful. They depict the destruction of Jerusalem and the hope of Israel. 10:28 – Organizing the book of Jeremiah. 14:34 – Jeremiah 1.5 depicts Jeremiah’s
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Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 24min
Ep 173 | Isaiah 58-66, Come Follow Me (October 3-9)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/16/isaiah-58-66-ep-172-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – These chapters reflect tension between two different groups of Jews returning from the Exile. 08:36 – “And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall
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Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 28min
Ep 172 | Isaiah 50-57, Come Follow Me (September 26-October 2)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/16/isaiah-50-57-ep-172-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – Contrasting the symbols of the faithful woman and the unfaithful woman in John’s Revelation and in the writings of Isaiah. 08:07 – Isaiah 57 can be seen as a parody of the Babylonian New Year temple rites. 12:31
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Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 25min
Ep 171 | Isaiah 36-49, Come Follow Me (September 19-25)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/09/02/isaiah-40-49-ep-171-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – In these chapters the Lord comforts and gives hope to Israel. He promises that he will never abandon us. 03:15 – King Hezekiah seeks the Lord’s advice through the prophet Isaiah as Assyria approaches Jerusalem. 11:18 – In
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Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 29min
Ep 170 | Isaiah 13-35, Come Follow Me (September 12-18)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/27/isaiah-13-35-ep-170-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – Nephi’s keys to understanding Isaiah. 02:22 – The destruction of Babylon is prophesied. Woes are proclaimed to the nations round about Judah. 07:56 – The King of Babylon is seen in vision as a type of Lucifer, son
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Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 45min
Ep 169 | Isaiah 1-12, Come Follow Me (September 5-11)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/19/isaiah-1-12-ep-169-quotes-and-notes/ → Watch our video detailing Isaiah’s call in Isaiah 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=ozGCpQbMXr4 → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – Isaiah lived in the 8th century, a time that began in relative peace but later led to great destruction under the conquest of the Assyrian empire,
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Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 8min
Ep 168 | Proverbs; Ecclesiastes, Come Follow Me (August 29-September 4)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/12/proverbs-ecclesiastes-ep-168-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are sometimes referred to as “Wisdom Literature.” These texts may have developed during the period of the monarchy. Proverbs shows some Egyptian influence. 07:44 – The big picture of Proverbs: Do I seek wisdom? Wisdom
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Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 33min
Ep 167 | Psalms 89-150, Come Follow Me (August 22-28)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/05/psalms-102-150-ep-167-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these psalms. 03:52 – Psalm 89 portrays God’s power of creation and his justice. Assurances are made to the anointed king that the seed of David will continue with a promise of victory. The
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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 35min
Ep 166 | Psalms 49-86, Come Follow Me (August 15-21)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/05/psalms-49-86-ep-166-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief summary of the psalms. 02:52 – Psalm 49 can be read as a resurrection text. “God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave.” 09:22 – Psalm 50 teaches that God will come and
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