“Be Ye Reconciled to God” 2 Corinthians contains some powerful words of comfort, as well as surprising insights about the benefits of weakness. Heather and Brian join the class.One Click To Tweet About Engaging Gospel Doctrine 161 One Click To Tweet about challenging and being challenged by the scriptures Post to Open Facebook Page Become a… Continue Reading
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“Keep the Ordinances, As I Delivered Them” The Corinthian church was rife with problems–division, debate, lawsuits, immorality, and trying to outperform each other with spiritual gifts. Paul argues that in the end, all you need is love. –Heather and Brian join the class. – Class Member Reading: 1 Corinthians 11 – 16 Click to tweet… Continue Reading
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“Ye Are the Temple of God” What does it mean that we are “the temple of God”? How can the idea of being “not our own” be both positive and negative? This episode explores these issues in the context of 1 Corinthians. Yes, we are our own–but also accountable to something greater. Natasha and Brandon… Continue Reading
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“Live in the Spirit” You know those times in your life when you just feel your best self? Peaceful, content, loving, kind, grounded. How do we cultivate the fruits of the Spirit? Paul’s fiery letter to the Galatians provides context for this lesson. Class Member Reading: Acts:18:23-20:38; Galations Additional Reading: Bible Dictionary, “Holy Ghost,” 704;… Continue Reading
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“And So Were the Churches Established in the Faith” This lesson covers the first two missions of the Church: perfecting the Saints and proclaiming the gospel. Paul’s preaching and letters provide a model for how to share the gospel and support members of the community. Class Member Reading: Acts 15:36–18:22; 1 and 2 Thessalonians Additional… Continue Reading
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“God Is No Respecter of Persons” This lesson explores the tension between perspectives divine and human–we learn that God loves all and does not even prefer one group to another (“All are alike unto God”), but humans on the other hand prove profoundly tribal. Peter’s vision prompting the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles… Continue Reading
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“The Number of the Disciples Was Multiplied” This lesson covers the growth of the Jesus Movement (or “Way”) from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, centering on the surprising conversion of Saul, who would become the Apostle to the Gentiles. Class Member Reading: Acts 6-9 Additional Reading: Acts 22:1–16; 26:1–5, 9–18 Scripture Chain: Exodus 18:13–26; Acts… Continue Reading
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“We Are Witnesses” This mini-episode discusses how we can bear witness of Christ and the gospel effectively, as well as the relationship between apostolic and individual witness. See also the previous episodes on Missionary Work and Jesus’ Apostles. Class Member Reading: Acts 1 – 5 Additional Reading: Mark 16:19–20; Luke 24:49–53; Joseph Smith—History 1:21–25 Scripture Chain: Acts… Continue Reading
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“He Is Not Here, for He Is Risen” The resurrection provides a triumphant high note for the gospels and hope in our own lives. This episode discusses each gospel account and how afterlife impacts us while we still live. Jody and Jordan join the class. Class Member Reading: Matthew 28; Luke 24; John 20-21 Additional… Continue Reading
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“To This End Was I Born” This episode explores the lessons we can learn from Jesus’ death, as well as how we can accept death in a way that enriches life. Jody and Jordan join the class. Class Member Reading: Matthew 26:47–27:66; Mark 14:43–15:39; Luke 22:47–23:56; John 18–19 Additional Reading: Isaiah 53; Mark 15:39–47; John 3:16;… Continue Reading
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