The Scripture Study Project

Easter (Replay)

For this week we replay an episode that originally aired two years ago:
On Sunday he entered Jerusalem, on Monday he cleansed the temple, Tuesday and Wednesday he taught and Thursday through Sunday he suffered, died, and resurrected. What do each of these events symbolize in our relationship with Christ. Study this episode with us today in preparation of a daily worship of the Savior this Passion Week.
Show Notes
Music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Weathervane," Creative Commons.

Section 29 - Gather

When the topic of the Second Coming of Christ comes up, if we're honest, there also come accompanying feelings of anxiety, worry, and even fear. However, when early Church members discussed the topic it filled them with excitement, hope, and motivation to gather themselves and others to Him. In this episode we study a foundational revelation to the early Church which can help us both shift our emotions surrounding the coming of Christ and our desire to be (and help others be) more closely gathered to Him.
Show Notes:
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 27-28 - Contrary

Joseph was corrected by an angel as he sought to procure wine for the sacrament. Hiram Page was corrected as he sought to receive revelation. Oliver Cowdery was corrected as he sought to serve as a Church leader. Correction, it seems, was vital to the growth of the newly-restored Church. As we seek to grow ourselves we might expect (and hopefully accept) correction from the Lord as well. In this episode we ask the question: What correction(s) would the Lord give me? Study with us as we search for principles to help us figure out where, when, and how those corrections might come.
Show Notes:
Henry B. Eyring, "Continuing Revelation," October 2014.
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward
 

Sections 23-26 - Calling

We speak often of our "callings" in the Church; however, in the early days of the Restoration women and men weren't called to formally-named assignments in their wards, they were called to fulfill powerful and foundational purposes in the Kingdom of God. Emma Smith, the Knight family, the Smith brothers, and others were called by God to do great things. This week we learn from these callings as we ask ourselves what the calling is that God has for each of us.
Show Notes:
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 20-22 - Organized

The Lord organizes chaos. He did it at the creation of the world. He did it during His mortal ministry in organizing a Church. He did it in the early 1800's when He restored His Church to the earth. And He can do it this year for each of us after the chaos that was 2020. In this episode we study truths about the organization of the Restored Church that can guide our own efforts to seek divine help in bringing more order to our lives. The question is, "What would the Lord have me organize or establish in my life?"
Show Notes:
Mari Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Brooke Snow, Living in Your True Identity
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 18-19 - Repent

We've all heard more than a few talks, lessons, and sermons on repentance. We know it's important, and we know that we should do it. But sometimes we don't actually know what it is and, more importantly, how to do it. In this episode we study the Lord's directions to early Church members and wrestle them some practical principles that we can actually do something with. The question this week for us as we study can be, "What is the Lord wants me to change?"
Show Notes:
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 14-17 - Witness

The Lord called many in the early Restored Church to obtain and share a "witness" of the unfolding work. Today, we are likewise called to witness; however, our testimonies can sometimes be overlaid and overcomplicated with tradition, culture, trite phrases, or misunderstandings. In this episode we study Doctrine & Covenants 14-17 in search of clear truths about witnessing as we invite you to ponder your own witness and where the Lord would have you share it.
Show Notes:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "What is Truth?" BYU Devotional, July 2013.
James E. Faust, "A New Aristocracy," October 1974.
Boyd K. Packer, "Inspiring Music--Worthy Thoughts," October 1973.
Lizzy Jensen (click link in bio to access tools)
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward

Sections 12-13 / JSH 1:66-75 - Fellow

To his "fellow servants" Joseph and Oliver the angel John, acting under direction from the Lord, gave power to further the work of the Lord. Similarly today, the Lord gives His "fellow servants"--both women and men--power to accomplish the work He calls them to do. In our study this week we ask the question: what is the power the Lord has given me, and what does He expect me to do with it. In this episode we get a bit personal and focus on the truths we would help our own young daughter understand as she seeks for her own answers to these important questions.
Show Notes:
Linda K. Burton, "Priesthood Power--Available to All," Ensign, June 2014.
Dallin H. Oaks, "The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," April 2014.
The Priesthood Restored: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast.
Barbara Morgan Gardner, "How Women (and Men) Misunderstand the Priesthood + What We Can Do About It," All In Podcast.
Victor L. Brown, "The Vision of the Aaronic Priesthood," October 1975.
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Music: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Josh Woodward