Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Scott Woodward explores Paul being the Lord’s messenger as the people become members of the new covenant and how the new congregations breach the various cultural and personal differences to become one people.00:00 Part II–Dr. Scott Woodward00:07 Bearing testimony in front of non-believers02:30 Oklahoma Women’s softball bears testimony of Jesus Christ03:14 Elder Ballard addresses Paul’s testimony06:12 Dr. Woodward shares a personal story of testimony and conversion09:43 Paul is turned over to Julius via ship11:25 How do we respond to prophetic warnings?16:21 Paul reminds those in a storm that hope is not lost17:43 Paul’s advice is heeded and lives onboard are saved18:47 A message of hope20:08 The island of Melita and Paul is bitten by a viper21:45 Assumptions of an Apostle24:19 Parallels drawn between Paul and Jesus29:35 Jesus’s suffering and Paul’s trials point us to Jesus31:47 The final wrestle of Acts33:41 Paul is preaching under house arrest in Rome34:29 The cliffhanger conclusion 37:04 Why does he quote Isaiah?39:59 The purpose of Luke’s record 41:52 The conversion of Karl G. Maeser44:03 What tradition tells us of the death of Paul46:20 Dr. Woodward’s takeaways from Paul and the Acts of the Apostles53:29 End of Part II–Dr. Scott WoodwardPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

How do we continue to share the gospel with “good cheer” amidst opposition? Dr. Scott Woodward explores the opposition facing Paul as he takes the gospel to the known world.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Scott Woodward01:11 Introduction of Dr. Scott Woodward02:52 Background to Acts 22-2805:17 Cutting a covenant–old and new07:20 The blood of the new covenant08:45 Paul working with the Gentiles and the Jews11:09 God is God of the whole earth13:29 Temple veil was torn 14:28 Paul’s separate journeys16:49 Acts 20:22 Paul returns to Jerusalem18:16 Paul gives report in Jerusalem20:51 The Law of Moses has been as a school master21:48 Becoming a servant and messenger for Christ24:30 Paul was completely misunderstood29:34 Paul’s work at the temple was also misunderstood31:42 Violence and mob mentality32:32 Making choices34:42 Paul addresses rumors37:46 Paul reminds the crowd he had authority to persecute Jews but met Jesus39:50 They desire to scourging of Paul41:39 The fruits of the Spirit42:42 Paul rebukes them 44:47 Paul is sent to Felix and Caesarea 48:58 “Be of good cheer”50:58 Paul speaks for himself in front of Felix53:10 Paul is under house arrest and Festus replaces Felix56:40 Paul appeals his case to Caesar58:52 Paul speaks to Herod Agrippa1:07:14 Paul’s testimony is effective to many 1:09:29 Translation differences in Agrippa’s response1:13:15 End of Part 1–Dr. Scott WoodwardPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Susan Easton Black continues to explore how Paul bears his testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ through the rise in persecution and the importance of baptisms by immersion and receiving the  gift of the Holy Ghost.00:00 Part II–Dr. Susan Easton Black00:07 Paul has a vision of encouragement02:31 Paul’s Third Mission03:40 Paul spends three years in Ephesus05:28 The Great Day of Healing 07:30 Silversmiths of Ephesus lose customers11:26 Protests against Paul in the amphitheater15:46 Paul heads to Macedonia and onto Jerusalem16:38 A young boy falls to his death18:45 Susan and George Durrant’s novel Wesley: An Eye for an Eye20:05 Paul  bids farewell to friends in Ephesus24:17 Joy in service and missionary work25:36 Paul receives a blessing and warning in Caesarea27:04 Paul’s mission report in Jerusalem33:17 Paul-type missionaries in recent Church History36:49 Reflections on Paul’s call39:25 Word amidst opposition40:35 Paul’s statement of courage43:03 Valuing Paul’s sacrifice45:05  End of Part II–Dr. Susan Easton BlackPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

How do we stay humble as well as be bold when proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ? Dr. Susan Easton Black examines the four missions of Paul and how the Spirit aids in the growth of the Church.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Susan Easton Black00:35 Introduction of Dr. Susan Easton Black03:30 Background to Paul08:51 Paul and Timothy11:47 Paul heads to Macedonia and meets Lydia14:50 Paul preaches with the Spirit15:32 Lydia and a “damsel”17:53 Paul and Silas imprisoned21:09 Evil cannot testify24:16 Elder Uchtdorf shares missionary story27:18 Paul travels to Thessalonica30:03 Paul visits synagogues first in each city31:45 Paul preaches on Mars Hill35:09 Paul preaches out of Psalms37:05 We are the offspring of God39:16 We build temples to make covenants 40:44 God isn’t in idols43:19 Paul becomes a tent maker45:41 Paul no longer goes to the synagogues first47:52 End of Part 1–Dr. Susan Easton BlackPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Goodman examines Paul’s missionary struggles, journeys, and the power we obtain through challenges when relying on the Lord.00:00 Part II–Dr. Michael Goodman00:07 Paul goes to southern Galatian cities and heal03:47 The Lord’s work will go forward through opposition05:52 Faith that things will “work out”08:40 Today’s challenges vs early Saints’10:45 The Lord is interested in our eternal welfare, not daily comfort12:03 The Lord walks with us through trials14:40 Dr. Goodman shares his experience with cancer18:11 Acts 15 Paul and Barnabas in Antioch24:22 The majority never rules29:55 The Lord allows the Saints to struggle to understand revelation32:14 The Saints today and in the primitive church should be Spirit-led34:10 President Packer shares story about a young mom attending church36:42 Cultural expectations vs the Lord’s expectations39:19 President Hinckley and how the First Presidency deliberate42:04 Dr. Goodman shares a story about fulfilling a calling and teaching at a prison49:24 Inspiration needs information52:32 Self-doubt when callings and policy change55:44 Women need to participate in councils59:26 Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark and member retention1:02:40 Dr. Goodman shares his thoughts on Acts 10-151:07:45 End of Part II–Dr. Michael GoodmanPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

How does understanding God's nature help us understand missionary work and priesthood authority? Dr. Michael Goodman explores the expanding Church, Peter's growth, and God's prophetic pattern for teaching His children.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Michael Goodman01:11 Introduction of Dr. Michael Goodman03:12 Background and context04:49 God’s plan involves everyone07:56 Teaching Jews and then Gentiles08:55 Understanding the nature of God 10:17 Cornelius’s vision and conversion13:25 Peter’s vision of clean animals and missionary work17:03 Policy, programs, and progress19:03 Edmund from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe20:11 Is it salvific?22:30 The Cornelius story continues25:20 God is no respecter of persons30:04 God is biased toward His children31:58 Elder Bednar teaches how God teaches 34:08 The prophetic pattern36:13 Acts 10 and Article of Faith 937:41 Converting to Christianity questions40:30 The Holy Ghost and the power to remember42:05 The persecution of Stephen46:48 Learning to accept Saints 50:29 Herod Agrippa, James, and Peter imprisoned55:20 Trusting God and His timing59:42 Emily Watts’ story of a pioneer girl1:02:18 Elder Foster shares a story about a girl that drowned1:05:25 John Mark is introduced1:08:04 Paul and Barnabas and a sorcerer1:13:15 The History of Israel in Acts1:15:50 Paul is successful 1:19:49 End of Part 1–Dr. Michael GoodmanPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano