Talking Scripture

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 08:03 – Joseph acknowledges to his brothers that God was aware of his trials, and that ultimately they were for his good. 13:25 – A comparison of God’s fairness and mercy. 22:17 – Judah offered himself The post Ep 145 | Genesis 42-50, Come Follow Me (March 14-20) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Joseph of Egypt: An example of living the covenant with steady discipleship. 06:52 – Shechem defiles Dinah. Simeon and Levi seek revenge by wiping out the inhabitants of the city. 13:01 – Rachel bears Benjamin and dies in childbirth. She is buried The post Ep 144 | Genesis 37-41, Come Follow Me (March 7-13) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:30 – A brief overview of these chapters. 04:27 – Jacob’s story emphasizes the importance of keeping the covenant in the family first. 13:52 – The geopolitical situation between Judah and Israel may have influenced the text. 15:36 – The Book of Mormon teaches that The post Ep 143 | Genesis 28-33, Come Follow Me (February 28-March 6) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:32 – Those searching for an eternal companion can learn valuable lessons from the story of Isaac and Rebekah. 04:27 – “He shall send his angel before thee to help” in Genesis 24.20. 06:55 – A caution: The Lord has not chosen one particular The post Ep 142 | Genesis 24-27, Come Follow Me (February 21-27) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these sections. 02:05 – Abraham’s prophetic call and the symbolism of the mighty tree with sacred associations. 13:29 – “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” 14:04 – Hebrew word play with laugh, rejoice, and Isaac’s name. Doubts and hopes The post Ep 141 | Genesis 18-23, Come Follow Me (February 14-20) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant include preservation, protection, priesthood, power, a place, and posterity. 09:20 – The responsibility of the Abrahamic Covenant is to make Christ’s name known to the world and help all to obtain priesthood and temple blessings. 19:29 – The post Ep 140 | Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2, Come Follow Me (February 7-13) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Different approaches to reading the flood account. 03:50 – The flood can symbolize a second creation of the earth. 05:59 – A strange passage in Genesis 6.1-4. This text introduces concepts like Watchers, Giants, and a conflict between Enoch and the forces of The post Ep 139 | Genesis 6-11; Moses 8, Come Follow Me (January 30-February 6) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:43 – Moses 7 reveals the true character of God. He is an eternal being who weeps for his children. 09:17 – Moses 7.38 – “a prison have I prepared for them.” There is an exit from hell as explained in D&C 19. 15:04 – The post Ep 138 | Moses 7, Come Follow Me (January 24-30) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:30 – An overview of these chapters. 01:25 – The long lives of the Patriarchs may not have been literal. The Sumerian King List can help give context to their ages. 11:35 – A brief overview of Enoch literature. The name Mahijah in Moses 6.40 The post Ep 137 | Genesis 5; Moses 6, Come Follow Me (January 17-23) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:35 – Heavenly Father’s plan in the premortal council required Jesus to be the Savior. The Savior sought only the glory of the Father. 09:15 – The Serpent (Satan) comes to Eve. The serpent was subtle, a word with many meanings. 2 Nephi 2 helps The post Ep 136 | Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5, Come Follow Me (January 10-16) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.