Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Ruth, a Moabite, becomes a central character in Israel’s history as the great-grandmother of King David, through whose line comes Jesus Christ. Her story shows that God is the God of the whole world. 10:56 – After becoming a widow, Ruth goes toContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 06:25 – The pride cycle explained. 11:49 – The pride cycle illustrated in the Book of Judges. 16:16 – Successive generations of Israelites forget God and the things he has done for them. 18:16 – The themeContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 02:46 – Balancing the violence in Joshua with modern revelation and other ways of interpreting the text. 12:37 – If we want the Lord’s help in conflict, then we need to do things the Lord’s way. TheContinue Reading

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