→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) In July 1833, Missourians mob the Saints. The Lord defines when fighting back is justified.(03:07) The Book of Mormon teaches that we should be reluctant to go into conflict.(06:25) Conflict should have righteous motivation: to preserve, defend, and protect.(10:10)Continue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Kirtland Saints and the Jackson County Saints received the same command to build a temple, but they had different results.(05:27) The significance of temples was lost due to the Apostasy and misunderstanding of scriptural texts over time.(07:05) FourContinue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Section 93 answers deep theological questions about the nature of God and His children.(01:41) One step at a time, grace for grace, we will make it to the Celestial Kingdom. As we improve and grow, the light we receiveContinue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Official Church Statement on the Word of Wisdom → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background to the Word of Wisdom.(02:06) The Word of Wisdom as a binding law came in gradually in Church practice.(07:44) The Word of Wisdom is for us today,Continue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → A Short Video on Silence Before the Second Coming in 3 Nephi 10 and D&C 88 → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The First and Second Comforter.(04:33) The mosaic pictures of the Savior Jesus Christ.(07:08) Synonyms for Jesus: light, life, law, and power.(14:22) ThroughContinue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context. The first presidency clarifies the meaning of the “mighty and strong one.”(04:44) Uzzah’s steadying of the ark and modern applications.(08:08) David O. McKay’s quote concerning those who try to direct others while lacking authority.(10:01) Getting yourContinue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context of Section 84.(02:49) The purpose of the priesthood and its attendant blessings.(10:49) One of the ways we claim the privileges of the priesthood is through the ordinances of the temple.(23:44) The blessings of the priesthood areContinue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Jesse Gause was a counselor to the Prophet who could no longer fulfill the assignment.(02:48) Being part of a council requires that we share our perspective to assure proper decisions are made.(11:38) The background of Section 82 is aContinue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the book of Revelation.(01:46) A look at the types of apocalyptic texts, and how they are found in St. John’s apocalypse and the Book of Mormon.(07:52) The historical evidence of Joseph’s visions places him in theContinue Reading

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of D&C 76.(17:34) Jesus Christ, redeemer of all worlds. Only those who reject Him will not receive a kingdom of glory.(21:51) The Greek text of John 5 reveals a different reading, suggesting distinctions within the Resurrection. (24:18)Continue Reading