The Scripture Study Project

Why should I trust imperfect Church leaders?

Why should I trust imperfect Church leaders? This question, in one form or another, comes up frequently among latter-day saints or their friends because following living apostles, prophets, and other leaders is so central to our theology and practice. Well, it's a great question to kick off your study off the Acts of the Apostles and this episode should give you a jumpstart.
 
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What do I do if I don’t ”feel” anything?

What did Peter do with himself after his denial? What did the women at the tomb do with the worry or the fear they felt? What did Cleopas do with his sadness? What did Thomas do with his doubts? What did Jesus do with his feeling of being forsaken? Studying the end of the Savior's mortal ministry provides ample evidence of how difficult continuing faith was for those closest to the Savior, and, therefore, how difficult it can be for us. This month we ask the question, "What do I do when I don't feel anything?" Study along with us as we wrestle with all those emotions and see what we can learn from those who have gone before.
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How does identity influence judgment?

"What must I do to inherit eternal life?" This question (and others like it) was asked of the Savior by His disciples, others of His followers, and by detractors. The truth--that God's eternal identity, our eternal identity, and our willing we are to convert to eternal principles--is at the crux of the Savior's answers and parables. This month gives us a great chance to study this question and consider our own understanding of eternal life.
Show Notes:
The Laborers in the Vineyard (churchofjesuschrist.org)
Put On Thy Strength, O Zion (churchofjesuschrist.org)
For past scripture-block episodes, see:
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/luke-12-17-john-11-sheep/ 
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/matt-19-20-mark-10-luke-18-great/ 
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/matt-21-23-mark-11-luke-19-20-john-12-fruit/ 
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/js-m-matt-25-mark-12-13-luke-21-coming/ 
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Are Latter-day Saints Christian?

Mirriam-Webster's dictionary defines the word Christian as "one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ." Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints certainly profess belief in Christ, and yet many, especially some vocal in the wider Christian world, refuse to grant them/us the title "Christian". In this episode we explore both the why nots and, more importantly, begin a study of the whys behind our Christianity.
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Christ’s Crucifixion: Reclamation of the Cross | Religious Studies Center (byu.edu)
Lifted Up upon the Cross (churchofjesuschrist.org)
Three Theological Questions About Christianity, Orthodoxy, and the LDS Church | David French (patheos.com)
Is Mormonism Christian? - BYU Studies
For past episodes on the Come Follow Me blocks, click below
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/matt-14-15-mark-6-7-john-5-6-fear/
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/matt-16-17-mark-8-9-luke-9-testimony/
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/easter-1555217422/
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/matt-18-luke-10-love/
https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com/e/john-7-10-shepherd/ 
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Do I have to ”know” the Church is true?

We use the phrase "I know" in many settings and situations in our description of our faith. In this episode we ask if saying "I know" is a requirement and what might come before and after that statement that could help us have a more expanded relationship with truth and come to better "know" the Savior Himself.
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For past episodes on the Come Follow Me blocks, click below
Matt 8-9 / Mark 2-5 - Miracles
Matt 16-17 / Mark 8-9 / Luke 9 - Testimony
Alma 31-32 - The Faith Experiment
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Do I really have to be perfect?

We are back with a new season of The Scripture Study Project with an all new approach. This season we are asking questions--sometimes hard, often personal, always important--that have everything to do with our relationship with God and then studying scriptures in search of truth and understanding. This episode we start with our first question of the season drawn from Jesus' own word: do I really have to be "perfect"? The answer, and a study of that answer, takes us from the sermon on the mount to the calling of apostles to our own personal wrestles with perfection.
Show Notes:
Russel M. Nelson, "Perfection Pending"
Jeffrey R. Holland, "Be Ye Therefore Perfect--Eventually"
For past episodes on the Come Follow Me blocks, click below
John 2-4
Matt 5, Luke 6
Matt 6-7
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Malachi - Message

Malachi was a messenger, and he prophesied of other messengers to come. Of course John the Baptist stands out as one primary fulfiller of prophesy; but all of us in some small way can be messengers who prepare the way of the Lord. This episode, our final this season, and our final weekly episode of our podcast, we reflect on five years of podcasting and the "messages" we have learned, loved, and hoped to share with you.
 
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Haggai-Zechariah - Consider

My grandfather was an architect. I remember visiting him in his office and seeing the tools laid out on his basement drafting board and being captivated by the idea that someone could plan such large buildings. As I've grown older I often think of similarities between designing and drafting a building and our efforts to conscientiously plan and live a life. In this episode we study the words of two prophets--Haggai and Zechariah--focused on the reconstruction of the temple at Jerusalem and, concurrently, the reconstruction of the Israelites life with the Lord. Study along and consider how you can better build your life this next year.
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