The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense   Class Member Reading: Isaiah 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6 Additional Reading: 2 Nephi 11 Other Reading: None   We know that Isaiah is important, but probably couldn’t say why, and almost certainly don’t understand it! This first of five lessons on Isaiah introduces the book. This portion… Continue Reading

God Reveals His Secrets to His Prophets   Class Member Reading: Amos 3; 7; 8; 9; Joel 2; 3; D&C 1:37-38 Additional Reading: Joseph Smith–History 1:41; D&C 1:14-28 Other Reading: The rest of Amos and Joel, especially Amos 4-5   What is the “secret” that God reveals to his prophets? And what do we make of the… Continue Reading

God Reveals His Secrets to His Prophets   Class Member Reading: Amos 3; 7; 8; 9; Joel 2; 3; D&C 1:37-38 Additional Reading: Joseph Smith–History 1:41; D&C 1:14-28 Other Reading: The rest of Amos and Joel, especially Amos 4-5   What is the “secret” that God reveals to his prophets? And what do we make of the… Continue Reading

“I Will Betroth Thee unto Me in Righteousness” Class Member Reading: Hosea 1; 2; 3; 11; 13; 14 Additional Reading: Hosea 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 12 Other Reading: None   The book of Hosea presents a difficult mix of profound theology and historically situated abuse. Hosea teaches of God’s devotion to us and our responsibility… Continue Reading

“I Will Betroth Thee unto Me in Righteousness” Class Member Reading: Hosea 1; 2; 3; 11; 13; 14 Additional Reading: Hosea 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 12 Other Reading: None   The book of Hosea presents a difficult mix of profound theology and historically situated abuse. Hosea teaches of God’s devotion to us and our responsibility… Continue Reading

Sharing the Gospel with the World   Class Member Reading: Jonah 1; 2; 3; 4; Micah 2; 4; 5; 6; 7 Additional Reading: None   We all know Jonah as a fish story, but a close reading informed by literary and historical details reveals a profound, inspiring, and challenging message. This little book asks us foundational… Continue Reading

Sharing the Gospel with the World   Class Member Reading: Jonah 1; 2; 3; 4; Micah 2; 4; 5; 6; 7 Additional Reading: None   We all know Jonah as a fish story, but a close reading informed by literary and historical details reveals a profound, inspiring, and challenging message. This little book asks us foundational… Continue Reading

“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” We all know the story of Job, but the book itself proves more challenging and complex than you remember. That said, it provides one of the most powerful wrestles with questions of loss and meaning in scripture. This portion of the episode includes: Literary issues in the book of… Continue Reading

“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” We all know the story of Job, but the book itself proves more challenging and complex than you remember. That said, it provides one of the most powerful wrestles with questions of loss and meaning in scripture. This portion of the episode includes: Initial reflections/comments on Job (including the… Continue Reading

“Happy Is the [One] That Findeth Wisdom” Wisdom Literature” represents ancient attempts to understand, describe and transmit secrets to living well (perhaps something like ancient self-help books?). This episode Introduces Wisdom literature Discusses the organization and themes of Proverbs Wrestles with the complex and complicated book Ecclesiastes Touches on categories of life that can lead to… Continue Reading