“I Will Write It in Their Hearts” What motivates our actions? Is it better to “fake it until we make it”, or wait until we are sincere? This episode discusses the externals and internal aspects of living the gospel in the context of the “new covenant” spoken of by Jeremiah. Anna and Mike join […]
November 17, 2018
310.1 Compasses and Commandments (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 42, Updated)
“I Will Write It in Their Hearts” Is there any secret more important to discover than how to live well, and how to be better every day? This update digs into key questions of what is right, what should motivate us, and how to pull it off. Recurring Donation: $5 $10 $25 $50 […]
November 17, 2018
309.3 Burning in your Bones (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 41, Study Notes)
“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar” This section discusses the composition of Jeremiah and continues to explore issues related to vocation and prophets. Maxine and Christian continue the discussion. Recurring Donation: $5 $10 $25 $50 One Time Donation: $10 $25 $50 $100 You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF). You can access the […]
November 17, 2018
309.2 Burning in your Bones (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 41, Sunday School)
“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar” Jeremiah was not only faithful during the most difficult time of Judaean history, but honest about his struggles. Maxine and Christian provide a rich discussion. Class Member Reading: Jeremiah 1; 2; 15; 20; 26; 36; 37; 38 Additional Reading: Jeremiah 3; 9; […]
November 17, 2018
309.1 Burning in your Bones (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 41, Updated)
“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar” Jeremiah is a fascinating figure, both powerful and poignant. It all seems well and good to read about him now, but during his life he was punished for sharing the unpopular message that rather than God forever protecting Jerusalem, the Babylonians would prove the winners. […]
November 3, 2018
308.3: Bigger Tents (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 40, Study Notes)
“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent” These final chapters of Isaiah give us much more to think about than the name of our Stake Centers. This lesson discusses the need for community, how we can both feel comfortable within and foster our communities. These chapters make challenging points about insiders, outsiders, points that lead to […]
November 3, 2018
308.2: Bigger Tents (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 40, Sunday School)
“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent” These final chapters of Isaiah give us much more to think about than the name of our Stake Centers. This lesson discusses the need for community, how we can both feel comfortable within and foster our communities. These chapters make challenging points about insiders, outsiders, points that lead […]
November 3, 2018
308.1: Bigger Tents (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 40, Updated)
“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent” We can use the fertilizer of past and present grief and difficulty to tend future Edenic gardens in our lives. In these Isaiah chapters God consoles a suffering Israel and promises a covenant of steadfast love and eternal peace, and promises growth beyond what they can imagine. How can […]
November 3, 2018
307.3: Messengers of Peace and Wellness (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 39, Study Notes)
“How Beautiful upon the Mountains” Past episodes have covered the Atonement and suffering, so this lesson specifically explores the ways our suffering can be redemptive. This section of the podcast covers: The “Servant Songs” in historical context Vicarious sacrifice in Jewish tradition Suffering Messiah Jesus down the rabbit hole Suffering and accountability Class Member Reading: Isaiah […]
November 3, 2018
307.2: Messengers of Peace and Wellness (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 39, Sunday School)
“How Beautiful upon the Mountains” Past episodes have covered the Atonement and suffering, so this lesson specifically explores the ways our suffering can be redemptive. This section of the podcast covers: Understandings of the Atonement Review of the reading Distinguishing types of pain Causes of suffering When is suffering redemptive? Redemption and Atonement in our […]
November 18, 2018
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