Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – There is evidence that the Five Books of Moses and specifically the Book of Deuteronomy were edited both before and during the Babylonian captivity, around 600 B.C. 03:16 – Many scholars see Deuteronomy as the “Book of the Law” that was discovered duringContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:36 – The Israelites murmur and complain in the wilderness. How we respond to our afflictions will shape our character. We can strive to see God’s hand in our lives like Nephi and Francis Webster. 15:35 –Continue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 04:50 – Additions to The Ten Commandments are found in chapters 21-23, The Covenant Code. There are conflicting messages in the Bible about slavery. 08:39 – The Israelites accept the covenant and ratify it. 13:00 – The JosephContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:15 – Jethro counsels Moses to delegate certain tasks. Delegation gives opportunities for growth. 19:41 – The Lord covenants to make Israel a peculiar treasure, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. Time, pressure, and heatContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:09 – The children of Israel murmur and complain in the wilderness. As a comparison, Nephi’s trust in God blesses his wilderness experience. 08:43 – The Book of Mormon gives added insight as to why murmuring isContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Multiplying signs and the law of increasing witnesses. God increases in severity as an act of kindness towards those he strives to redeem. 05:13 – The Lord wants to save Israel. A summary of the escalation of the plagues as a sign ofContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – The children of Israel are placed in bondage by the Egyptians. Moses is born and saved through the efforts of heroic women like Jochebed, Shiprah, Puah, Miriam, and Pharaoh’s daughter. 08:58 – Moses flees from Egypt, meets Jethro, marries Zipporah, and speaks withContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 08:03 – Joseph acknowledges to his brothers that God was aware of his trials, and that ultimately they were for his good. 13:25 – A comparison of God’s fairness and mercy. 22:17 – Judah offered himselfContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Joseph of Egypt: An example of living the covenant with steady discipleship. 06:52 – Shechem defiles Dinah. Simeon and Levi seek revenge by wiping out the inhabitants of the city. 13:01 – Rachel bears Benjamin and dies in childbirth. She is buriedContinue Reading