“God Is Love” 1-2 John providing a launching point for a detailed discussion of love. How have we felt God’s love? How do we show love for God, for ourselves, for those close to us, and beyond? Sheena and Jason join the class. Class Member Reading: 1 John; 2 John; and 3 John Additional… Continue Reading
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“A Chosen Generation” 1-2 Peter and Jude yield themselves to the “finding nuggets” approach, and there are important ones, such as being prepared to explain your hope and beliefs as well as addressing the issues of suffering, scriptural interpretation, and “false teaching”. Class Member Reading: 1 Peter; 2 Peter; and Jude Additional Reading: 1 John 3:2–3; 3 Nephi 12:48;… Continue Reading
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“Pure Religion” Perhaps a better question than “are we saved by faith or works?” is “How can we save others through our faith and works? Class Member Reading: James 1 – 5 Additional Reading: Bible Dictionary, “James,” 709; “James, Epistle of,” 709–10. Scripture Chain: James 1:5–6; Matthew 21:22; Alma 37:37; 3 Nephi 18:20–21; D&C 112:10; Joseph Smith—History 1:11–19 … Continue Reading
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“I Have Finished My Course” The books of 1 and 2 Timothy have some good advice about how to be an effective leader. They also have some problematic advice, especially concerning women and slaves. The thing is, even the good advice doesn’t sound like what Paul would say. This episode covers the author’s council on… Continue Reading
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“I Can Do All Things through Christ” “I can do anything with Jesus” sounds more like a playground boast. But Paul’s advice to live with joy, and to spend our time thinking about what is most worthwhile… those principles merit application. Class Member Reading: Philippians; Colossians; Philemon Additional Reading: “Pauline Epistles: Epistle to the… Continue Reading
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“For the Perfecting of the Saints” Ephesians tells us to “put on the armor of God”; how do we integrate the principles of truth, righteousness, preparedness, faith, salvation, and the Spirit into our life? This eloquent work also urges us to fill our lives with goodness so that we can use our time well and… Continue Reading
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“Thou Hast Testified of Me” The story of Paul defending himself and his message before councils and kings at the end of Acts is not only entertaining, but models a moving balance of acceptance and effective communication. Class Member Reading: Acts 21-28 Additional Reading: None Scripture Chain: Acts 26:22–23;Acts 28:30–31; Romans 1:16; D&C 18:10–16; D&C… Continue Reading
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Jesus Christ: “The Author and Finisher of Our Faith” The author of Hebrews presents to us a Jesus both unfamiliar and compelling–within the context of Judaism, but greater than Judaism: Jesus is an ideal High Priest, serving in the heavenly temple. Jesus serves with empathy and caring, and the author urges us to do good… Continue Reading
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Updated to iOS 9 and feeling like something is missing? Jim Webster made this helpful video explaining how to use the podcast with iOS 9: 1) To get the links, click on the podcast play bar at the bottom or the three dots in the top right and then select “view description” 2) for some… Continue Reading
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“Beloved of God, Called to Be Saints” In his most carefully crafted letter, Paul lays out his gospel message, focusing on topics such as the role of the Law, both Jewish and moral, the struggle between desires of flesh and spirit, and the fate of Israel. You be the judge of how well he explains… Continue Reading
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