Unshaken Saints

You’ve seen the Hollywood version of the Red Sea parting, but do you know the spiritual reason God led Israel into a dead end? Sometimes the "wrong direction" in the eyes of the world is the only way to see the "salvation of the Lord." Summary: In this deep dive into Exodus 14–18, we follow Israel out of Egypt and into the refining fires of the wilderness. We explore how Jehovah transforms a group of former slaves into a covenant people through trials of hunger, thirst, and war. The Red Sea Crossing: We analyze why God told Israel to "stand still" and see His power, and how the cloud that gave light to Israel was darkness to the Egyptians. The Wilderness of Sin: We address the "murmuring" of Israel and the miracle of Manna. We learn that God provides "daily bread" to teach us daily dependence on Him. Water from the Rock: We look at the symbolism of the smitten rock at Rephidim and how it points directly to the Living Water offered by Jesus Christ. Sustaining the Prophet: We study the battle with Amalek and the vital role of Aaron and Hur in holding up Moses’ hands. We discuss how "sustaining" our leaders is an active, physical labor. The Wisdom of Jethro: We conclude with the organizational breakthrough in Exodus 18. Jethro teaches Moses (and us) that "this thing is too heavy for thee," showing the power of delegation and shared responsibility in the kingdom of God. Call-to-Action: Are you currently facing a "Red Sea" with Pharaoh’s army behind you and nowhere to go? How has the Lord provided "manna" for you during a lean season of your life? Share your experiences in the comments! To keep your faith "Unshaken" as we approach the foot of Mount Sinai, please like, subscribe, and share this video. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 6:38 Entangled in Sin 16:45 Faith or Fear 22:19 Stand Still or Move Forward 27:50 Impossible Commands 38:03 Parting the Waters 52:30 Swallowed Up in the Sea 58:15 The Sea of Faith 1:04:42 The Song of Moses 1:21:52 Murmuring at Marah 1:32:25 Manna from Heaven 1:59:14 Memorializing the Manna 2:06:49 More Murmuring 2:18:01 Sustaining the Prophet 2:42:11 Jethro, Moses, & the Blessings of Extended Family 2:52:22 What the Lord Has Done 2:56:49 Learning to Lead: Doing For or Doing To 3:12:34 Teach Correct Principles and Let Them Govern Themselves 3:46:06 Learning to Delegate

Pharaoh said, "I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go." He was about to receive a masterclass in who Jehovah really is. But the real question isn't whether Pharaoh would let go—it's whether we are willing to let go of our own "Egypt." Summary: In this episode, we dive into the heart of the Exodus story (chapters 7–13). We move beyond the cinematic spectacles to find the deep, personal doctrine of repentance and redemption hidden within the plagues and the Passover. The War of the Gods: We analyze how each of the ten plagues was a specific "judgment against all the gods of Egypt," proving that Jehovah stands supreme over the Nile, the sun, and even life itself. The Hardening of the Heart: We clarify the JST corrections to the text—God didn't take away Pharaoh's agency; Pharaoh hardened his own heart, choosing pride over the "finger of God." Pharaoh’s "Negotiations": We look at the four ways Pharaoh tried to compromise with Moses—and why "partial obedience" is just another form of bondage. The Passover Lamb: We explore the meticulous requirements of the Passover and how every element—the unblemished lamb, the bitter herbs, and the blood on the doorposts—points directly to the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Leaving Egypt for Good: We discuss the importance of not "leaving a forwarding address" for our sins. True deliverance requires us to go into the wilderness with no intention of looking back. Call-to-Action: Are there "shallow promises" you’ve made to the Lord that you keep falling back on when the pressure is off? How can the "Blood of the Lamb" help you fully exit your Egypt this week? Let’s talk about it in the comments. To stay "Unshaken" as we cross the Red Sea next week, please like, subscribe, and share this video! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Will Wandering Children Return 6:51 Stephen's Story of Moses 24:28 Hearkening to Prophets 33:08 Moses & Aaron against Pharaoh 37:09 Water to Blood 45:44 Letting Our Sins Go 50:05 Frogs & the Consequences of Sin 1:00:24 Lice & Natural Consequences 1:07:51 Flies & Obeying on Our Terms 1:16:33 Cattle & Distinguishing the Righteous from the Wicked 1:19:36 Boils, Pestilence, & Hitting the Heart 1:24:00 Hail & Deciding for Ourselves 1:35:44 Locusts & Last Chances 1:47:11 Darkness & Total Sacrifice 1:52:47 Plundering the Riches of Egypt 2:04:33 The Final Warning 2:10:16 Passover Symbolism 2:22:38 Besting the Gods of Egypt 2:26:55 The Feast of Unleavened Bread 2:36:27 More Passover Instructions 2:40:59 Unconditional Surrender 2:50:14 More Passover Commandments 3:00:49 Redeeming the Firstborn 3:16:02 Leaving Egypt 3:21:34 Conclusion

What do you do when your "Promised Land" feels like a distant memory and your current reality feels like a slave pit? Moses found the answer in a bush that burned but was not consumed—and that same fire is available to help you break free today. Summary: In this episode, we begin the book of Exodus (chapters 1–6). We move from the family intimacy of Genesis to the national deliverance of Israel, uncovering profound patterns of how God remembers His covenants and empowers the "weak things of the earth." The Problem of Forgetting: We explore the danger of a generation that "knew not Joseph" and how societal amnesia leads to bondage. Courage in the Shadows: We highlight the "deliverers before the Deliverer"—Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, and Miriam—who chose to fear God more than Pharaoh. The Five Excuses: We break down Moses' deep feelings of inadequacy. From "Who am I?" to "I am slow of speech," we see how God compensates for our weaknesses with His presence. The Sacred Name: We dive into the revelation of "I AM," exploring the transition from knowing God as the "Almighty" to knowing Him as the eternal, self-existent Jehovah who is "at hand." Bricks Without Straw: We discuss the "Exodus Paradox"—why things often get harder right after we decide to follow God's will—and how to find the "spiritual straw" to keep going. Call-to-Action: Which of Moses' excuses do you find yourself using most often? How has the Lord answered those fears in your own life? Let’s strengthen each other in the comments. To keep your faith "Unshaken" as we head toward the Red Sea, please like, subscribe, and share this video! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 5:22 A Pharaoh who know not Joseph 13:40 Women of Deliverance 28:35 Entrusting Children to the Lord 53:30 Defending the Defenseless 1:12:50 The Burning Bush 1:27:19 Rounds of Reassurance 1:29:39 Coming to Know I AM 1:38:56 Promised Blessings 1:47:12 Trusting God 1:54:59 Weaknesses & Strengths 2:12:07 Passing Down the Covenant 2:30:37 Moses before Pharaoh 2:36:34 Sacrificing Time & the 2-sided Handcart 2:46:25 Bricks without Straw 2:57:04 An Effectual Struggle Remains 3:05:03 Overcoming Adversity 3:15:22 Conclusion

Theology calls it "Good Friday," but for the disciples standing at the foot of the cross, it was anything but good. It was horrific, silent, and seemingly final. If you are in a season where your life feels like a "Mourning Friday," this episode is for you. Summary: In this special study on the Passion of Jesus Christ, we explore why we must endure the "Not-So-Good" moments of Friday to truly appreciate the victory of Sunday. We dive into the "Stations of the Cross" and the necessity of honest lamentation in the life of a believer. The Theology of "Good": We discuss how a day of horrific suffering became "salvifically good," crushing the head of the serpent even as he bruised the heel of the Savior. Permission to Lament: We look at the "canonized permission to feel" found in the Old Testament and why suppressing emotion leads to spiritual alienation. The German "Karfreitag": We explore the concept of "Sorrowful Friday" and how acknowledging the "sting of death" isn't a lack of faith—it's evidence of the human condition. Joy vs. Saccharine: We prove the contraries of Joy and Sorrow, showing how sorrow keeps our joy from becoming superficial or "saccharine sweet". The Gift of a Broken Heart: We conclude with the idea that a broken heart isn't a pathology to be fixed, but a state of permeability—cracks that finally allow the Light to get in. Call-to-Action: Are you trying to rush toward Sunday morning because Friday is too painful to sit in? How has a "broken heart" allowed you to feel the Savior's love more deeply? Let’s share our "Not-So-Good Friday" experiences in the comments. To stay "Unshaken" even when the world is dark, please like, subscribe, and share this video.

Joseph’s brothers thought they had buried their secret in a pit decades ago. But when a global famine drives them to the feet of the most powerful man in Egypt, they discover that while you can hide from your past, you can't hide from God’s plan for your redemption. Summary: In this final episode on the book of Genesis, we cover chapters 42–50. We witness the emotional climax of the Joseph saga and discover how one man’s integrity provided salvation for the entire House of Israel. The Test of Character: We analyze why Joseph was so "hard" on his brothers at first. It wasn't revenge; it was a carefully designed test to see if they had truly repented of their treatment of him. The Transformation of Judah: We look at the stunning moment Judah offers himself as a slave to save Benjamin—becoming a "surety" for his brother and a powerful type of Jesus Christ. Reconciliation and Grace: We explore Joseph's perspective: "God did send me before you to preserve life." We learn how to move past bitterness by seeing the "big picture" of God’s providence. The Blessings of Israel: We dive into Genesis 49, where Jacob blesses his twelve sons. We discuss the unique roles of the different tribes and the specific promises given to the "fruitful bough" of Joseph. The Prophetic Connection: We conclude with the Joseph Smith Translation of Genesis 50, uncovering the ancient prophecy of a "choice seer" who would be named after his father and bring God’s people to salvation in the last days. Call-to-Action: Joseph told his brothers, "Am I in the place of God?" when they feared his retaliation. Is there someone you need to release from the "prison" of your resentment? Share your thoughts on forgiveness in the comments. To keep your faith "Unshaken" as we transition into the book of Exodus, please like, subscribe, and share this video. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:32 Faith & Forgiveness 7:39 Making Use of the Means 12:00 Getting Past the Strange & Rough 16:07 The Nakedness of the Land 18:38 True Men or True Remorse 30:22 Joseph's Response 33:29 Money in their Sacks 40:41 Collateral & Christ 51:10 Brother Benjamin 56:58 Debt or Gift 1:01:03 The Bitter Cup 1:14:25 Forgiveness & Reconciliation 1:35:15 Joseph & Jacob 1:40:35 Sacrificing all for the Bread of Life 1:55:21 Ephraim & Manasseh 2:17:27 Patriarchal Blessings & the 12 Tribes 2:43:12 Doubting Forgiveness 2:57:36 Joseph's Prophecy of Joseph Smith

He was the favorite son, destined for greatness, until his own brothers stripped him of his coat and sold him into slavery. If you’ve ever felt betrayed by those closest to you or wondered where God is in your darkest "pit," Joseph’s story is the roadmap you need. Summary: In this deep dive into Genesis 37–41, we follow Joseph from the fields of Hebron to the dungeons of Egypt. We look past the colorful fabric of his coat to see the resilient character of a man who refused to let his circumstances dictate his relationship with God. The Coat of Many Colors: We analyze the Hebrew "Ketonet Passim" and discover why this wasn't just a colorful garment, but a royal birthright robe that signaled Joseph’s future role as the provider for his family. The Pit and the Prison: We explore the "descending" steps of Joseph's life and how his presence changed every environment he entered, from Potiphar's house to the king's prison. Integrity Under Pressure: We study Joseph’s encounter with Potiphar’s wife. How do we flee temptation when it seems like "no one is watching"? Joseph shows us that our primary accountability is always to God. The Power of Interpretation: We look at Joseph’s ability to see God’s hand in dreams—both his own and Pharaoh’s—and how he maintained his spiritual "vision" even when his physical sight was limited to prison walls. Christ in Joseph: We conclude by highlighting the stunning parallels between Joseph and Jesus Christ—both rejected by their own, sold for silver, and ultimately becoming the "Saviors" of the world. Call-to-Action: Are you in a "pit" or a "palace" right now? Regardless of where you are, how can you make sure "the Lord is with you" today? Share your thoughts in the comments! To keep your faith "Unshaken" through every season of life, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:58 The Birth of Benjamin 15:06 Joseph's Birthright 19:25 The Coat of Many Colors 29:19 Joseph's Dreams 36:20 Selling Joseph into Egypt 53:05 Potiphar: Setting the Stage 56:57 Judah & Tamar 1:16:58 Tamar's Twins & Connections to Christ 1:27:16 Joseph & Potiphar 1:32:13 Joseph & Potiphar's Wife 2:02:57 Attitude in Adversity 2:09:53 Interpreting Dreams 2:21:21 Joseph before Pharaoh 2:40:38 Laying Up in Store 2:56:15 The Hymn of the Pearl

On March 18, 2020, the ground literally shook in Salt Lake City, causing the trumpet to fall from the hand of the Angel Moroni. It was a physical wake-up call for a spiritual reality: our world—and our faith—will be shaken. The question isn't if the earthquake is coming, but whether your foundation is built on something that cannot be moved. Summary: In this episode, we answer the "Why" of the "Finding Faith" course, exploring the deep symbolism of earthquakes in scripture to see why this kind of "shaking" is meant to symbolize life in the last days. Drawing from Revelation 6 and the "sixth seal," we analyze the nature of spiritual instability and the divine purpose behind the "shaking." The Sixth Seal: We dive into the apocalyptic imagery of mountains moving and the heavens departing as a scroll. Who shall be able to stand when everything familiar is displaced? The Salt Lake Earthquake: We reflect on the 2020 seismic event as a metaphor for the "shaking" of our modern institutions and personal certainties. The Purpose of Shaking: Using Hebrews 12:27, we discuss how God allows the shaking to remove things that are temporary so that "those things which cannot be shaken may remain." Building on Bedrock: We learn the difference between sand and rock, and how to ensure our "spiritual architecture" is built to withstand the "spectres of the mind". Finding Power in the Night: We conclude with the hope that faith isn't just found in the light, but is forged and strengthened in the darkness of the "shake."

Is your family tree a bit... messy? If you feel like your life is full of sibling rivalry, deception, or "unanswered" prayers, you are in good company. From the tents of Isaac and Rebekah to the wrestling match at Peniel, the story of Jacob proves that God doesn't call perfect people—He transforms people who are willing to hold on until they receive a blessing. Summary: In this massive study of Genesis 24–36, we follow the Covenant through three generations of trials, travels, and transformations. We look past the "Sunday School" versions of these stories to see the grit and grace required to stay on the Covenant Path. Finding Rebekah: We analyze the decisiveness of Rebekah in Genesis 24—a woman who was willing to leave everything she knew for a promise she hadn't seen yet. The Birthright Conflict: We dive into the controversial "deception" of Isaac. Was it a trick, or was Rebekah ensuring God's will was done? We explore the heavy price of prioritizing the temporal over the eternal. Jacob’s Ladder: We break down the symbolism of the "stairway to heaven" at Bethel and how Jacob turned a cold stone pillow into a temple-like encounter with the Divine. Leah and Rachel: We discuss the years of labor and the "comparative" heartbreak of Leah and Rachel, seeing how God remembers those who feel unloved. Wrestling with God: We finish with the most pivotal moment in Jacob's life—his night-long wrestle. We learn that "Israel" means "Let God Prevail" and discover how we can also prevail through our trials. Call-to-Action: Jacob had to return to "Bethel" to find his way again. Where is your "Bethel"? Where do you go when you need to remember your covenants? Let’s discuss in the comments! To keep your faith "Unshaken" while you wrestle with your own challenges, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:44 A Last Look at Lot 5:12 Salting the Earth 7:25 Creating Covenant Couples 12:38 Honoring Agency in Marriage 18:50 Holding the High Ground 22:41 Seeking a Covenant Companion 32:14 Remarkable Rebekah 45:17 Entwining Family Trees 52:42 The Right Place at the Right Time 58:01 Giving a Faithful Narraive 1:04:19 Speaking Kindly & Truly 1:09:03 Failed Hopes or False Conclusions 1:15:05 Urgency & Decisiveness 1:23:27 The Passing of Parents 1:28:50 Barrenness and Birth 1:38:01 Personalities of Esau & Jacob 1:46:52 Degrees of (Social) Glory 1:52:41 The Mess of Pottage 2:01:42 Renewing the Covenant 2:07:41 Isaac & Abimelech 2:25:05 "Stealing" the Blessing 2:41:07 Judging Jacob 2:46:10 Esau's Remorse 2:58:30 Covenant Continuation 3:08:00 Sharing Spiritual Experiences 3:12:48 Covenant Marriage 3:26:33 The Vertical Straight and Narrow 3:34:06 Renewing the Abrahamic Covenant 3:36:41 God with Us 3:50:44 Wells of Living Water 3:53:58 Meeting Rachel 4:02:54 Rachel & Leah 4:10:07 Jacob's and Rachel's Love 4:16:17 Leah or Rachel 4:23:09 Compensatory Blessings 4:27:49 All in a Name 4:33:30 Familial Arms Race 4:50:15 Remembered by God 4:56:16 Jacob's Flocks 5:04:21 Tangible Supports to Intangible Faith 5:09:58 Parting Ways 5:26:16 Letting them Leave 5:50:38 Returning to the Promised Land 5:59:59 Wrestling the Angel 6:11:29 The Prodigal Son 6:18:56 Reunion with our Elder Broher 6:30:38 The Rape of Dinah 6:38:35 Misusing the Covenant 6:49:52 Back to Bethel

"Is any thing too hard for the Lord?" This is the question that defines the lives of Abraham and Sarah. From a biological impossibility to a heartbreaking command on a mountain top, their journey proves that God can bring life out of "deadness"—if we are willing to trust Him with everything. Summary: In this episode, we study Genesis 18–23, following the "Father of the Faithful" and the "Mother of Nations" through their ultimate trials. We explore the transition from the joy of Isaac's birth to the gut-wrenching climb up Mount Moriah. The Promise to Sarah: We look at the visit of the three messengers and the shift from Sarah's "laugh of doubt" to her "laugh of joy." We discuss how she received strength to conceive because she "judged him faithful who had promised". The Sacrifice of Isaac: We dive deep into the "Abrahamic Test." Why would a God who abhors human sacrifice command this? We explore the parallels between Abraham offering Isaac and Heavenly Father offering His Only Begotten Son. Life from Death: Using Paul’s words in Romans and Hebrews, we analyze how Abraham was able to obey because he accounted that "God was able to raise him up, even from the dead". Jehovah-Jireh: We discuss the significance of the "ram in the thicket" and the name "The Lord Will Provide," exploring how God provides the lamb for us when we cannot provide it for ourselves. The Burial of Sarah: We reflect on the end of Sarah’s mortal journey and the faith required to buy a piece of the Promised Land as a "possession of a buryingplace." Call-to-Action: Have you ever had to surrender something you loved back to the Lord, trusting that He had a better plan? How did you find the strength to keep walking up your own "Mount Moriah"? Share your testimony in the comments. To continue your journey toward becoming "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs a reminder that the Lord will provide. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:53 True Messengers 4:32 Hospitality 10:00 Sarah's Laughter 17:48 Pleasure this Side of Paradise 20:02 Too Hard for God 25:23 Revealing Secrets 29:13 Condescension & Comprehension 33:19 Bartering with God 44:10 Inching Toward Sodom 48:42 The Sanctuary of Standards 54:07 Sins of Sodom 1:12:35 Homosexuality 1:45:50 Standing Up to Sodom 2:03:19 Fleeing Sodom 2:13:55 Don't Look Back 2:19:22 Lot's Daughters 2:24:37 Sarah's Repeated Test 2:29:16 Abraham & Abimelech 2:41:07 Isaac's Birth 2:47:00 Hagar & Ishmael 2:58:43 Making Peace 3:02:31 Abraham & Isaac 3:16:20 Sacrifice 3:26:01 Teaching the Atonement 3:38:49 The Death of Sarah 3:45:11 The Faith of Abraham & Sarah 3:52:48 Life from Death

God told Abraham to "get thee out of thy country" and promised him a legacy that would bless all the families of the earth. But for decades, Abraham and Sarah had no land and no children. How do you keep walking when the promises of God seem impossible? Summary: In this episode, we dive into the heart of the Old Testament: The Abrahamic Covenant. We look at Genesis 12–17 and Abraham 1–2 to see how a "foreigner and a stranger" became the Father of the Faithful. The Search for Greater Happiness: We analyze Abraham’s desire for the "blessings of the fathers" and why he sought for his own "place of residence" spiritually and physically. The Three-Part Promise: We break down the core of the covenant—Posterity (seed as the stars), Priesthood (the power to bless), and Property (a land of inheritance). The Name Change: We explore the profound symbolism of Abram becoming Abraham and Sarai becoming Sarah—adding the Hebrew letter "He" (the breath of God) into their very identities. The Symbolism of Circumcision: We discuss the "token" of the covenant and why God requires a physical reminder of our spiritual commitments. Sarah’s Role: We look at why Sarah is the "Rock" from which we are hewn and how her faith was just as essential to the covenant as Abraham's. Call-to-Action: Abraham was told to "be thou a blessing." How are you using your covenant privileges to bless those around you today? Let us know in the comments! If you’re ready to "look unto the rock whence ye are hewn," please like, subscribe, and share this video to help others stay "Unshaken." Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:22 Looking to Abraham & Sarah 8:49 Looking for More 13:20 The Fathers vs. My Fathers 20:16 The Daughters of Onitah 25:27 Abraham Delivered & Called 31:58 Journey to the Promised Land 39:23 Priesthood Promises 43:23 The Importance of Posterity 45:42 Temple Sealings & the Abrahamic Covenant 49:29 Exclusivity vs. Inclusivity 55:59 Seeking & Finding 1:01:01 Establishing Altars 1:09:21 The Sacrifice of Sarah 1:22:23 Abraham & Lot 1:36:23 Rescuing Lot 1:44:16 Sodom or Salem 1:52:20 Melchizedek 2:04:54 The Promise of Seed 2:13:13 The Confines of Covenant 2:18:32 Waiting for the Cup to Fill 2:26:57 Sarah & Hagar 2:39:31 Pride from Above & Pride from Below 2:48:35 Facing Awkward Conversations 2:51:59 Ishmael 2:56:38 Covenant Renewed 3:02:00 Circumcision 3:09:23 Sarah 3:18:38 Immediate Obedience 3:20:25 Wanting the Blessings of Abraham & Sarah

Are you experiencing a faith crisis or know someone who is? Then welcome to "Finding Faith," a master class on navigating faith crisis brought to you by the creator of Unshaken, Jared Halverson. Summary: In this introductory lesson, we explore the contents of the course - lessons on doubt and disappointment, stages of faith, proving contraries, anti-Mormon strategies, and becoming unshaken. In the course of the course, we will follow an outline suggested by a medical metaphor: learning "the healer's art," identifying those who might be wrestling with their faith (and identifying those who might be able to help them), diagnosing the causes and characteristics of faith crisis, and prescribing practices and approaches that can lead to a stronger, more well-grounded faith. Jared Halverson will also introduce himself as your teacher in this course, sharing the formative experiences that led to his desire to help people wrestling with their faith, and explaining the academic background that prepared him to teach this course. 

When the world became "filled with violence," God sent a Flood. Was it a fit of divine anger, or a desperate act of love to save future generations from a world without hope? Discover why Noah’s Ark is the ultimate symbol of the Atonement. Summary: In this episode, we dive into the deep waters of Genesis 6–11. We move past the Sunday School "flannel board" version of Noah to find a profound story of covenants, agency, and second chances. The Problem of Wickedness: We explore why the earth was "corrupt" and how the Flood served as a necessary "reset" to allow God's children a fair chance at life. Building the Ark: Noah was commanded to build a "tebah" (box or chest), a word used only one other time in the Bible—for Moses' basket. We discuss how we can build our own spiritual arks today. The Second Creation: We analyze the parallels between the Flood and the original Creation, seeing the earth emerge from the water as a new beginning. The Token of the Covenant: The rainbow wasn't just a pretty sign; it was a "token" of an everlasting covenant between God and Enoch's posterity. The Tower of Babel: We contrast Noah's altar with Nimrod's tower—showing the difference between building toward heaven God's way versus trying to "make a name for ourselves". Call-to-Action: What are the "thorns and thistles" in your life that God is trying to wash away through a fresh start? Share your thoughts on "new beginnings" in the comments! If you want to keep your faith "Unshaken" through life's storms, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome 2:10 3 Falls & 3 Floods 6:31 Marriage Outside the Covenant 10:10 Refusing to Hearken 12:05 Ignoring Consequences 15:43 Violence & Corruption 21:58 Caught Up or Held Back 27:07 Noah's Character & Commission 37:35 Flood & Famine 40:09 A Merciful Flood 54:07 The Ark 1:06:51 Gopher Wood & Pitch 1:14:17 A New Creation 1:20:06 The Rainbow 1:30:33 Wickedness Resumes 1:32:02 Animals' Fear of Man 1:37:24 Noah, Ham, & the Curse of Canaan 1:52:46 The Tower of Babel 2:04:09 Conclusion

We often think of God as an immovable, distant force. But when Enoch looked into heaven, he didn't see a stoic deity—he saw a God in tears. Why would the Creator of "worlds without number" weep for us? The answer reveals the true heart of Zion. Summary: In this deep dive into Moses 7, we witness the culmination of Enoch's ministry. We move from the "high mountain" of personal revelation to the "City of Holiness" that eventually ascended to God. Building the City of Zion: We analyze the three pillars of Zion: being of "one heart and one mind," dwelling in "righteousness," and ensuring there are "no poor among them". The Weeping God: We explore the stunning dialogue where Enoch asks God, "How is it that thou canst weep?". We learn that God’s sorrow stems from the agency of His children who "hate their own blood" and refuse His love. The Perspective of Enoch: Like Enoch, we are invited to look beyond our own time. We discuss his vision of the Crucifixion, the Restoration, and the eventual return of Zion where "heaven and earth shall meet". Divine Empathy: We discuss the "Mother Eve" connection and the "Mother Earth" who groans for her children, showing that all of creation yearns for the righteousness of Zion. Call-to-Action: Zion is not just a place; it's a way of being. What is one thing you can do this week to move toward having "one heart" with those around you? Share your thoughts in the comments! To keep your faith "Unshaken" while we build Zion together, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:59 Joseph Smith Translation and Moses 7 7:26 Building Zion 12:47 Study of Moses 7 15:52 Conversations at Higher Elevations 19:37 Wickedness Spreads 26:29 Enoch's Faith, Power, &  Language 31:16 Zion, City of Holiness 39:34 Visions of Wickedness 42:49 Satan's Laughter 48:01 Noah's Converts 49:55 A Weeping God 1:00:33 The Two Great Commandments 1:05:04 The Wickedness of the World 1:09:26 Sorry over Our Suffering 1:15:45 The Suffering of the Savior 1:18:14 Understanding God's Heart 1:22:11 The Flood 1:26:49 The Coming of Christ 1:29:38 Mother Earth 1:40:42 A Flood of Truth 1:49:23 Conclusion

Have you ever felt completely unqualified for what God has asked you to do? Enoch felt the same way. He was "but a lad" and "slow of speech," yet he became the man who led an entire city to be translated. Discover how your weaknesses can become your greatest strengths. Summary: In this episode, we explore the rich doctrines found in Genesis 5 and Moses 6. We look at the legacy of Adam and the rise of Enoch, uncovering the patterns of faith that define the patriarchal priesthood. The Book of Remembrance: We discuss why the early Saints kept a record in their own language and how writing down our spiritual experiences preserves them for our children. Parenting in the Gospel: Adam and Eve taught their children "in the way of understanding," providing a model for teaching by the Spirit and through the "power of God". The Call of Enoch: We analyze Enoch's deep insecurity when called to preach—his youth and his speech impediment—and God’s promise to "open thy mouth" and "fill it". The Power of a Seer: Enoch was commanded to "wash thine eyes with clay," a symbol of purifying his vision to see things not visible to the natural eye. The First Principles: Enoch teaches the fundamental "plan of salvation" through baptism, the Spirit, and the Atonement, showing that the gospel has been the same from the very beginning. Call-to-Action: What "speech impediment" or insecurity is holding you back from doing what God has asked of you? How can Enoch's story help you move forward today? Share your experience in the comments! If you want to dive deeper into the Old Testament with us, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken." Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Moses 6-7 background 4:06 Cognitive vs. Experiential Knowledge 9:28 Artwork of Cain & Abel 17:47 The Births of Cain and Seth 23:01 Naming Seth 25:53 Genealogy of Adam 29:27 Pulled between Opposing Forces 35:12 Multigenerational Families of Faith 38:52 Scriptural Literacy 42:18 Passing down Priesthood 46:36 Prophesying & Preaching 49:52 Enoch 54:29 Heart, Ears, and Eyes 59:44 What Enoch was Up Against 1:04:11 Sense of Inadequacy 1:07:54 Divine Reassurance 1:13:38 Opening Ears & Filling Mouths 1:26:23 Moving Mountains & Rerouting Rivers 1:30:23 Spiritual Sight 1:37:23 Reactions to the Call to Repent 1:40:37 A Wild Man 1:46:21 Knowing Those Who Know God 1:49:34 Enoch's (and Adam's) Message 2:00:15 Tasting and Prizing 2:07:35 The Law of the Gospel; Birth & Rebirth 2:18:13 Celestial Homesickness 2:24:08 Conclusion

Was the Fall of Adam and Eve a "plan B" or the "plan all along"? Most of the world views the events in Eden as a catastrophe, but the Pearl of Great Price reveals it was the beginning of our redemption. Summary: In this episode, we dive into Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5 to understand the "Fortunate Fall" and the true nature of opposition. We explore how the choice made in Eden opened the door to mortality, family, and joy—on the condition of our redemption through Jesus Christ. Tactics of the Adversary: We analyze the four specific ways Satan tried to deceive Eve—distorting God's word, appealing to the flesh, lying about consequences, and mixing truth with error. The Transgression vs. Sin: We discuss why the Fall was a necessary transgression of a lower law to keep a higher one: the commandment to multiply and replenish the earth. Coats of Skins: We look at the profound symbolism of God clothing Adam and Eve, representing the Atonement of Jesus Christ covering our nakedness and vulnerability. The Contrast of Cain: We study the tragedy of Cain, who "loved Satan more than God" and introduced the first "secret combination" into human history. Finding Joy in Mortality: Adam and Eve teach us that even in a world of thorns and thistles, we can be "glad" because of the redemption of our transgression. Call-to-Action: Do you see the "thorns and thistles" in your life as a curse or as a schoolmaster? How has the Atonement "clothed" you in your difficult moments? Share your insights in the comments below! If this lesson helped you see the Fall in a new light, please like, subscribe, and share this video to help others stay "Unshaken." Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:07 Introducing the Fall 4:09 Stages of Faith 15:48 Proving Contraries 19:34 The Fall of Lucifer 38:00 Tempting Eve 43:38 Preserving Agency & Accountability 51:04 The Evolution of Sin 57:20 Adam's Choice & Eve's Proposal 1:04:13 The Fortunate Fall 1:13:00 Beguiled? Deciding Alone 1:18:50 Willing to Risk It 1:26:17 Hiding their Nakedness 1:37:14 Curses as Blessings in Disguise 1:42:44 And He Shall Rule Over Thee 1:51:15 Thorns & Thistles, Sweat & Bread 1:56:09 Eve as Mother 1:59:31 Coats of Skins 2:01:38 Cherubim: Time to Prepare 2:11:16 Learning the Law of Sacrifice 2:25:13 The Real Fall 2:28:49 Faith to Have a Family 2:35:03 Cain & Satan 2:43:07 Cain & Abel 2:49:52 Cain's Posterity 2:55:22 Redemption from the Fall 2:57:56 Artwork from Eden

Most people find the Old Testament confusing, dusty, or even intimidating. But what if it’s actually the essential foundation for everything you believe about Jesus Christ? Today, we unlock the "Library of Books" that makes up the first half of our scripture and discover why it is the indispensable foundation of the covenant. Summary: In this introductory lesson, we lay the groundwork for a year-long journey through the Old Testament. We move beyond seeing it as a singular book and begin to view it as a diverse library of 39 books. Key themes include: The Foundation of the Covenant: Understanding why the Old Testament is the root from which the New Testament, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants grow. Structure and Organization: A breakdown of the Hebrew Bible (the Tanakh) and its three parts: the Torah (Law), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). The Power of Translation: Exploring how the Bible moved from Hebrew to Greek to English, and why the Joseph Smith Translation is vital for our study. Finding Christ in the Old Testament: Moving past the "dead letter" to see the "living spirit" of the Messiah on every page. Call-to-Action: Which book of the Old Testament has always felt the most "sealed" to you? Let us know in the comments, and let’s commit to opening it together this year! 

We've come to the end of 2025 and after 6 years of largely verse-by-verse scripture study following the Come Follow Me schedule, we've got some announcements to make. Amazing days behind us and incredible days ahead!

Merry Christmas to all of my beloved Unshaken Saints! In this video, I share a Christmas message I wrote as a 19-year-old missionary, linking my first Christmas in Puerto Rico to the first Christmas in Bethlehem. May this beautiful holiday season bring you a greater measure of "peace on earth, good will to men."

When "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" was issued in 1995, some called it a "duh document". Today, it is a subject of controversy, dismissed by some as outdated and praised by others as a powerful, prophetic anchor. This lesson breaks down the nine paragraphs of this crucial declaration, understanding why the family is central to the Creator's plan. The Plan of God: Marriage between a man and a woman is "ordained of God" and the family is "central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children". The pre-mortal realm involved accepting God's plan to "obtain a physical body" and "gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection". Gender is Essential: Gender (male and female) is an "essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose". All human beings are "beloved spirit son[s] or daughter[s] of heavenly parents". Eternal Families: The divine plan of happiness enables "family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave" through "sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples". The Divine Design and Responsibility Parenthood & Chastity: God's first commandment to Adam and Eve to "multiply and replenish the earth remains in force". The sacred powers of "procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife". We affirm the "sanctity of life". Mothers and Fathers: By divine design , fathers are to "preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection". Mothers are primarily responsible for the "nurture of their children". Both are obligated to help one another as "equal partners". Success Principles: "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ". Successful marriages are maintained on principles of "faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities". The Warning and the Call: The Proclamation warns that the "disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets". It calls upon "responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society". Call-to-Action: What is one way you can better live the principles of "equal partners" or "complete fidelity" this week? Share your commitment in the comments! If this message helped you feel the centrality of the family, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. 

How does a church navigate change, controversy, and continuing revelation while staying true to its foundation? The Articles of Faith lay the groundwork, but the two Official Declarations provide proof of a living church, led by a living prophet. We'll analyze the deep counsel given in these landmark sections. Official Declaration 1: The End of Plural Marriage President Wilford Woodruff faced a devastating dilemma: adhere to the law of plural marriage and lose the temples, ordinances, and leadership to imprisonment, or cease the practice. Honoring Authority: President Woodruff declared his "intention to submit" to the laws of Congress that the Supreme Court had pronounced constitutional. He even went so far as to order the Endowment House "taken down without delay" following one reported (but unproven) case of a marriage performed there. The Critical Question: He was commanded by God to "ask the Latter-day Saints a question" —which was the wisest course: to sacrifice the temples and ordinances, or to cease the practice, "leave the Temples in the hands of the Saints," and let the work for the dead continue. Prophetic Integrity: He declared he would have let all the temples go and gone to prison himself "had not the God of heaven commanded me" to do what he did, and when that command came, "it was all clear to me". This shows a willingness to fully embrace the opposing viewpoint before receiving the final divine guidance. Official Declaration 2: Revelation on the Priesthood Received by President Spencer W. Kimball after "extended meditation and prayer in the sacred rooms of the holy temple" , this declaration fulfilled the promises of earlier prophets. Divine Guidance: The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles "pleaded long and earnestly" and supplicated the Lord for "divine guidance". The Result: God "heard our prayers," and by revelation, confirmed that "the long-promised day has come". This revelation extended the priesthood and temple blessings to "every faithful, worthy man" so he could "enjoy with his loved ones every blessing" that flows therefrom. The Articles of Faith These 13 points, part of the Wentworth Letter, establish our fundamental beliefs: Core Doctrine (A of F 1-4): Belief in the Godhead , accountability for "our own sins, and not for Adam's transgression" , salvation through the Atonement "by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel" , and the first principles of Faith, Repentance, Baptism, and the Gift of the Holy Ghost. A Living Church (A of F 5-9): We believe in priesthood authority , the "same organization that existed in the Primitive Church" , spiritual gifts , and accepting the Bible and the Book of Mormon as the word of God. Most importantly, we believe God "will yet reveal many great and important things". The Path of Discipleship (A of F 10-13): We believe in the literal gathering of Israel , "claim the privilege" of worshiping according to conscience , are subject to the law , and seek after anything "virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy". Call-to-Action: What "great and important thing" (A of F 9) do you need to seek personal revelation on this week? Share your thoughts below! If this message reinforced your faith in continuing revelation, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 5:47 Avoiding the Appearance of Evil 17:42 Precedent or President 30:13 Following Fallibility 51:40 Race and the Priesthood 1:04:22 Returning to God 1:14:30 The Church of Jesus Christ 1:22:23 Gathering Israel by Being Good 1:30:50 One-Liners

Imagine seeing your brother, who died before being baptized, standing as an heir of the celestial kingdom. This profound experience, recorded in D&C 137, opens the door to understanding God's infinite mercy. Decades later, another prophet received a vision (D&C 138) that dramatically expanded our knowledge of the work for the dead. D&C 137: The Desire of the Heart In January 1836, Joseph Smith beheld the celestial kingdom. He "marveled" to see his deceased brother, Alvin, there. The Lord revealed the magnificent principle that "all who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial kingdom of God". God judges all men according to their "works, according to the desire of their hearts". This section also confirms that "all children who die before they arrive at the years of accountability are saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven". D&C 138: The Redemption of the Dead In 1918, during a time when death was on everyone's mind , Joseph F. Smith was "pondering over the scriptures". This act of study and reflection was crucial; he found that as he "wondered," his "eyes of my understanding were opened". Christ's Ministry: The prophet saw Christ's sojourn in the spirit world. Christ "went not in person among the wicked and the disobedient". The Mission Organization: Instead, He spent His time "instructing and preparing the faithful spirits of the prophets" who had testified of Him. He "organized his forces and appointed messengers" —Spirit World Missionaries—to "carry the message of redemption unto all the dead". The Eternal Work: This revelation clarifies that the faithful elders of this dispensation "continue their labors" after death. The great and mighty ones, including our latter-day prophets, were "chosen in the beginning" and received their "first lessons" in the world of spirits. This work of redemption and temple ordinances is truly a "continuation of the seeds"—a vast family effort. Call-to-Action: Which person—living or dead—can you extend the "great and wonderful love" of Christ to this week? Share your thoughts on "the desire of their hearts" in the comments! If this message helped clarify God's plan of mercy, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:41 A Vision of Heaven 13:05 Heirs of the Celestial Kingdom 28:08 Pondering the Word 44:55 No Paradise, Only Prison 59:57 The Fate of the Unevangelized 1:12:00 Spirit World Missionaries 1:23:04 Preschool 1:32:07 One-Liners

June 27, 1844. Carthage Jail. The greatest tragedy and the ultimate triumph of the Restoration. How does the Church move forward after the Prophet seals his testimony with his blood? D&C 135 and 136 answer with a powerful statement on sacrifice and a direct revelation on how to build a Zion people. Summary: This episode explores the final, foundational sections of the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 135: The Martyrdom. Written by John Taylor, this section seals the testimony of the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants with the death of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. We contrast the different, yet unified, ways the brothers met their end—Hyrum falling "calmly" and Joseph attempting to leap from the window. The section declares that Joseph Smith "has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it". His innocent blood was shed , and it was "needful that he should seal his testimony with his blood". D&C 136: The Word and Will of the Lord. Received by Brigham Young in Winter Quarters, this revelation provided the blueprint for the great western exodus. It commanded the "Camp of Israel" to be organized into companies with a "covenant and promise to keep all the commandments". Collective Effort: The trek was not individualistic; the Saints were commanded to "bear an equal proportion" in taking the "poor, the widows, the fatherless," and the families of soldiers. The command was to "go to with their might, to prepare for those who are to tarry" —to be "pioneers to prepare". Preparation for Zion: The Lord warns, "my people must be tried in all things, that they may be prepared to receive the glory that I have for them". He assures them, "marvel not at these things" , and that He is the "God of your fathers" who led Israel and whose "arm is stretched out in the last days, to save my people Israel". Call-to-Action: Which person—a widow, a poor person, or a family—can you help bear their burden this week? The pioneer spirit is still needed! Share your plans in the comments below. If this message inspired you to keep striving for Zion, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 6:28 Life and Death Differences 19:33 Praise to the Man 33:39 Innocent Blood 45:10 Pioneers to Prepare 59:47 Still Hoping for Zion 1:08:35 Not My First Rodeo 1:20:29 Don't Be Surprised 1:31:12 One-Liners

If the Doctrine and Covenants is the capstone of the Restoration, how does it conclude? It ends with a booming warning and an urgent political declaration. D&C 133 provides the final marching orders for the Church: prepare for Christ's return. Summary: In this episode, we analyze the urgent call to action in the Appendix (D&C 133) and the foundational principles of religious liberty (D&C 134). D&C 133: The Prophetic Appendix. This section is a restatement of the urgent warnings in D&C 1. The Lord commands the Saints to "prepare ye, prepare ye" and to "go ye out from Babylon" to avoid the destruction of the last days. This involves the call to "be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord." We explore the magnificent, yet terrifying, description of the Second Coming: Christ, "mighty to save," descending with "dyed garments"—red from having "trodden the wine-press alone"—a powerful symbol of both judgment and sacrificial love. The section concludes with the tender reassurance that "in all their afflictions he was afflicted." D&C 134: Church & State. Written in 1835, this declaration defines the Church's stance on civil governance, reflecting the persecution the Saints had endured. Government's Role: We believe governments are "instituted of God for the benefit of man" and should secure the "free exercise of conscience," property rights, and the protection of life. Freedom of Conscience: The central principle is clear: civil magistrates should "restrain crime, but never control conscience; should punish guilt, but never suppress the freedom of the soul." We advocate for a separation of Church and State, believing it is not right to "mingle religious influence with civil government" in a way that fosters one religion while suppressing another. Painful Compromises: We discuss the difficult historical context of verse 12, where the Church states it will "not interfere with bond-servants," revealing the painful compromises sometimes necessary in a fallen world to secure peace and the higher goal of preaching the gospel. Call-to-Action: What aspect of "Babylon" are you striving to leave behind this week? What does it mean to you to "be ye clean"? Share your commitment in the comments! If this message helped you feel Christ's love in your afflictions, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 9:56 Be Prepared 25:27 Leaving Babylon 38:50 The Shortest Verse in All Scripture 46:59 Robes of Reminding Red 1:00:17 The Role of Government 1:13:38 Freedom of Religion 1:25:12 Painful Compromises 1:40:46 One-Liners

Discerning spirits, the nature of God, glorious sociality, the timing of the Second Coming, eternal marriage, and plural marriage. In this pivotal lesson, we jump into the deep end of Restoration doctrine, covering Joseph Smith's most profound teachings on the nature of God, our eternal potential, and the covenants that bind us forever. Summary: This episode explores D&C 129–132, revelations containing foundational and high-level doctrine for the Church. D&C 129: Discerning Spirits. The Lord provides "three grand keys" to distinguish a resurrected being, a righteous spirit, and the devil appearing as an angel of light. This section emphasizes the eternal reality of the body and the importance of discernment. D&C 130: Eternal Knowledge and Timing. Joseph records several "items of instruction," including the promise that "whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection," providing an "advantage in the world to come." He also recounts the Lord's gentle command to "trouble me no more" about the timing of the Second Coming. Crucially, we learn that the "same sociality" we enjoy here, "coupled with eternal glory," will exist in the world to come. D&C 131: The New and Everlasting Covenant. This section reveals that in the celestial glory, a man "must enter into this order of the priesthood [the new and everlasting covenant of marriage]" to obtain the highest degree and have an eternal "increase." D&C 132: Eternal Marriage and Law. This essential revelation lays out the foundational law of eternal marriage, which must be "sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise" and entered into by revelation through the authorized servant. We discuss the stark difference between marriages that "have an end when men are dead" and those that lead to "thrones, kingdoms, principalities, and powers." We also examine the difficult topic of plural marriage, seeing it as an Abrahamic test given by command to "restore all things." Call-to-Action: What kind of "knowledge and intelligence" are you working to secure for your resurrection? Share your study goals in the comments! If this message helped clarify the path to eternal lives, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 7:04 Discerning Spirits in an AI World 19:02 Timing of the Second Coming 29:34 Education for Eternity 43:39 Eternal Relationships 1:08:34 Growing into Godhood 1:17:39 Plural Marriage 1:38:09 Abrahamic Tests 2:02:11 One-Liners

While in hiding from enemies, a prophet writes two of the most doctrinally explosive letters in scripture. How can we make sense of the work of salvation for the dead, and what does it have to do with the "fullness of times"? D&C 127 and 128 reveal the magnificent scope of God's work, which binds heaven and earth together. Summary: This episode explores D&C 125–128, focusing on lessons in discipleship, divine priorities, and the eternal cause of redemption. D&C 125: Saints in Deed. The Lord gives direction to the Saints in Iowa Territory, asking if they are merely "Saints in name only" or truly "essaying to be my saints." The call is to gather and live up to the Book of Mormon standard by naming their city Zarahemla. D&C 126: An Honorable Release. The Lord gives Brigham Young an honorable release from constant missionary travel, declaring, "your offering is acceptable to me." His new command: "take especial care of your family from this time, henceforth and forever." This sets the eternal priority of family over temporary callings. D&C 127-128: The Great Cause. Joseph Smith's letters, written while he was "deep water is what I am wont to swim in," focus intensely on baptism for the dead. The Power of Binding: We learn the "very bold doctrine" that whatsoever is bound on earth by proper priesthood authority is "bound in heaven". This work is essential, as "their salvation is necessary and essential to our salvation." The Record: The Lord requires a recorder who is an "eye-witness" for every ordinance, ensuring the records are "in order" and worthy to be placed in the temple archives. The Offering: Joseph encourages the Saints to "waste and wear out our lives" in this cause. The ultimate goal is to present in the holy temple a "book containing the records of our dead, which shall be worthy of all acceptation"—an offering in righteousness to the returning King. The Final Charge: Joseph rallies the Saints with an ecstatic vision of the Restoration, crying, "shall we not go on in so great a cause? Courage, brethren; and on, on to the victory!" This work forms the "welding together of dispensations" that defines the fullness of times. Call-to-Action: What small act can you do this week to "weld" your family together—living and dead? Share your commitment below! If this message inspired you to go "on, on to the victory," please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 3:20 Saints in Name Only 11:50 An Honorable Release 21:34 Deep Water 38:26 Always On My Mind 50:19 The Infinite Umbrella 1:13:12 A Book of Remembrance 1:27:44 So Great a Cause 1:39:41 One-Liners

Imagine starting over, driven from your home, betrayed by friends, and attempting to build a city and a temple in a malaria-infested swamp. The sheer audacity of the Nauvoo project required a powerful new revelation. D&C 124 provides the blueprint for healing the past, trusting the present, and embracing a grand future. Summary: This episode analyzes D&C 124, a pivotal revelation received in Nauvoo in 1841. Proclaiming Zion (D&C 124:2-11): The Saints are commanded to issue a solemn proclamation to "all the kings of the world" and world leaders, inviting them to "come to the light and glory of Zion". This was an act of courage, recognizing that the set time had come to favor Zion. Heart Health & Integrity (D&C 124:15-20): The Lord praises Hyrum Smith for the "integrity of his heart" and his love for what is right. In stark contrast, John C. Bennett is given multiple "ifs" —his reward depends entirely on his choice to "receive counsel" and continue in love and acceptance. The Nauvoo House (D&C 124:22-24, 60-61): The Saints are commanded to build a "healthful habitation" and a "resting-place for the weary traveler" where he can "contemplate the word of the Lord". The Lord instructs that stockholders must be "a believer in the Book of Mormon, and the revelations". The Temple & Acceptance (D&C 124:27-35): Because the Saints lack a proper house for ordinances, the Lord mercifully accepts baptisms for the dead performed outside a temple "only in the days of your poverty". However, this acceptance has a strict deadline: failure to complete the temple after a "sufficient time" will result in the Church being "rejected as a church". "A for Effort" (D&C 124:49-55): The Lord gives a powerful principle: when we go "with all their might" and are hindered by enemies, the Lord will "accept of their offerings". This principle is applied to the failed attempt to build the temple in Jackson County , offering "consolation" and a command to "prove yourselves unto me" by trying again in Nauvoo. The Cause of the Poor (D&C 124:74-76): Saints are commanded to "plead the cause of the poor and the needy" and to support this cause with their interest , establishing a pattern of generosity that ensures their "seed be found begging bread" no more. Call-to-Action: What "cause of the poor" can you dedicate yourself to this week? Share your commitments in the comments below! If this message helped you find renewed hope and purpose, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 5:06 Hope Springs Eternal 18:37 Heart Health 29:43 The Nauvoo House 42:47 Good Enough for Now 52:44 Temple Ordinances 1:06:01 A for Effort 1:17:19 The Cause of the Poor 1:33:46 One-Liners

Imagine being unjustly imprisoned for months, watching your family and people suffer, and asking the piercing question: "O God, where art thou?" The revelations given to Joseph Smith in the darkest dungeon of his life are some of the most beautiful and powerful in all scripture. Summary: In this profound episode, we explore the transcendent revelations of Doctrine and Covenants 121, 122, and 123, written from the confines of Liberty Jail. D&C 121: The Power of Righteousness. We delve into Joseph's heartfelt plea, "How long shall thy hand be stayed?" The Lord answers with a staggering lesson: authority and power are inseparably connected with the principles of righteousness. We analyze the fatal trap of "unrighteous dominion"—covering our sins, gratifying pride, and exercising compulsion—which instantly causes the heavens to withdraw. Crucially, we learn the six principles of Godly Influence: persuasion, long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, love unfeigned, and kindness. This section is a master class in Christlike leadership. D&C 122: Eternal Perspective in Suffering. The Lord reassures Joseph: "My son, peace be unto thy soul." He validates every trial Joseph has faced, from false accusations to the "jaws of hell," and promises that "all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good." This section confirms that the "Son of Man hath descended below them all," granting Him perfect knowledge to comfort us in our extremities. D&C 123: The Duty to Record. Finally, we discuss the duty to collect a "catalog of catastrophes" detailing the Saints' sufferings and abuses. This was not for vengeance, but to "leave the whole nation without excuse" and to help those who are "kept from the truth because they know not where to find it." The lesson culminates with the principle of total effort: "cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God." Call-to-Action: What principle from D&C 121 is helping you the most right now? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If this discussion brought peace to your soul, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:55 Divine Hiddenness 15:47 Hitting Rock Bottom 29:19 Damning the River & Praying for Rain 40:48 Unrighteous Dominion 54:25 Godly Influence 1:12:36 A Catalog of Catastrophes 1:26:08 Work and then Wait 1:35:19 One-Liners

When a people face "fightings without" and "fears within", what keeps them standing? Is it possible to serve God without constantly worrying about your property, or even your family? D&C 115–120 answers these questions, providing counsel for a Church struggling to survive. Summary: In this episode, we explore revelations given as the Saints faced intense persecution in Missouri and internal apostasy in Kirtland. D&C 115 renames the Church, emphasizing that "thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints". The Lord calls Far West to be a "holy and consecrated land" , providing a "refuge from the storm". D&C 116 identifies "Spring Hill" as the sacred place of Adam-ondi-Ahman , where Adam shall come to visit his people. D&C 117 focuses on material priorities. The Lord asks, "what is property unto me?" , commanding the Saints to "let them go" and focus on the "more weighty matters". We highlight the incredible faith of Oliver Granger, whose sacrifice was deemed "more sacred...than his increase". The Lord also warns against a "littleness of soul" and the deeds of the Nicolaitane band. D&C 118 issues a stunning challenge to the Twelve Apostles: to depart for their mission on April 26th from the cornerstone of the Far West temple, a site surrounded by enemies. The Lord promises to "provide for their families" as they go forth. D&C 119-120 reveals the Law of Tithing: first, all "surplus property" , and subsequently, "one-tenth of all their interest annually". This law is declared a "standing law...forever" because sacrifice sanctifies , helping to "sanctify the land of Zion". D&C 120 reveals that the disbursement of these funds must be managed by a presiding council. Call-to-Action: What "stuff" or "property" do you need to "let go" of to focus on the "more weighty matters"? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If this discussion helped strengthen your faith, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 5:37 What's In a Name? 18:24 Holy People Make Holy Ground 26:28 It's Just Stuff 39:19 Walk the Walk 48:02 Win or Lose 56:56 Mission Impossible 1:12:03 Tithing 1:29:03 One-Liners

Joseph Smith and his counselors were deep in debt, so they went searching for buried treasure in Salem, Massachusetts, leading to one of the most remarkable sections of the Doctrine and Covenants! Did God really approve of their "follies," and what did they find that was "more treasures than one"? SUMMARY: Join us as we explore D&C 111–114, covering a pivotal and often misunderstood moment in early Church history and the profound doctrinal answers God gave in response to conflict and confusion. D&C 111 | The Salem Trip: We analyze the search for wealth to settle Church debt, the warning against "get-rich-quick" schemes , and the Lord’s promise to Joseph Smith: "I have much treasure in this city for you" , shifting the focus from temporal silver to the spiritual treasure of souls and ancestry. D&C 112 | The Quorum of the Twelve: The Lord speaks directly to Thomas B. Marsh, President of the Twelve, to address "some few things in thine heart". The revelation is a powerful call to humility, urging him to "Be not partial" and let his "love abound unto all men". This section also outlines the authority given to the Twelve to "unlock the door of the kingdom" in the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times. D&C 113 | Q&A on Isaiah: Joseph Smith seeks clarity on Isaiah 11. The Lord reveals that the "Stem of Jesse" is Christ , and the "Rod" that comes from it is a servant in the hands of Christ—identified as Joseph Smith. We also discuss what it means for Zion to "put on thy strength" (priesthood authority) and loose the "bands of her neck". D&C 114 | Taking the Opportunity: In a stark warning against apostasy , the Lord calls David W. Patten to "settle up all his business" for a mission. The revelation teaches a critical principle: if leaders deny the Lord, others "shall be planted in their stead and receive their bishopric". CALL-TO-ACTION: Which of these four sections spoke most powerfully to you? Was it the call to patience with debt, the need for humility in leadership, the promised keys for the gathering, or the warning to take the "lifetime of an opportunity"? Let us know in the comments below! If you're studying the Doctrine and Covenants, hit the like button and subscribe for more deep dives into the scriptures. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 6:36 Get Rich Quick 18:14 Playing Favorites 31:03 Opening the Door 44:51 The Last Dispensation 55:28 Jesus Christ & Joseph Smith 1:12:12 Getting In on the Action 1:18:08 The Lifetime of an Opportunity 1:28:41 One-Liners

When Joseph Smith dedicated the Kirtland Temple, he said the first word that came to his mind was "Thanks". But why? He and the Saints had built the temple through "great tribulation" and "out of our poverty". This act of faith, however, was about to unlock a cascade of blessings that would change the world forever. Summary: Join us as we dive deep into the dedicatory prayer of the Kirtland Temple (D&C 109) and the incredible heavenly visitations that followed (D&C 110). This isn't just a historical event; it's a blueprint for spiritual growth and power in our own lives. In this video, we'll explore: How the temple is a place of God's holiness, where all who enter can "feel thy power" and "grow up in thee." The incredible promise of being "restored to the blessings" when we "speedily repent and return" to the Lord. What it means to be "clothed upon with robes of righteousness" and "armed with thy power" as we go forth to share the gospel. The profound moment when the Lord appeared and manifested Himself "in mercy." The powerful restoration of the "keys of this dispensation" by Moses, Elias, and Elijah, which unlocked the gathering of Israel, the Gospel of Abraham, and the sealing power. The Kirtland Temple dedication was just "the beginning of the blessing". Discover how these restored keys and blessings continue to roll forth "in great power and majesty" to fill the whole earth. Call-to-Action: What does "armed with thy power" mean to you personally? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss our next Unshaken study. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 6:02 Thanks 17:20 Recognizing Holy Ground 28:49 Growing Up in God 39:03 Back on Track 59:14 Clothed with Glory 1:14:48 Manifest in Mercy 1:23:35 Keys of the Kingdom

Do you feel like your sins are unforgivable, or that you're not doing enough? What is the power of the Melchizedek Priesthood, and how did it get its name? D&C 106-108 offers answers that will bring peace to your soul and deepen your understanding of the Lord’s kingdom. Summary: In this episode, we explore D&C 106-108, beginning with two lesser-known members, Warren A. Cowdery and Lyman Sherman. Their personal revelations provide powerful insights into scrupulosity and toxic perfectionism. We'll learn how to "let your soul be at rest concerning your spiritual standing" while still being "more careful henceforth". Next, we dive into the organizational and doctrinal revelations of D&C 107. We will uncover the true nature of the Melchizedek Priesthood, its authority to "administer in spiritual things" and the incredible blessing to "enjoy the communion and presence of God". We'll also explore why the "Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God" was renamed out of "reverence" for God's name, and how this applies to us today. The section on the organization of quorums, including the First Presidency, the Twelve Apostles, and the Seventy, will help us understand the unique blend of hierarchy and democracy in the Lord’s Church. We'll examine the principle of unanimous decisions and the attributes required for righteous counsel. Finally, we'll look at the powerful, prophetic gathering at Adam-ondi-Ahman, where Adam gave his last blessing and predicted all that would befall his posterity. This lesson is a profound reminder of the Lord's mercy, the power of His priesthood, and the sacred history that connects us to our first parents. Call-to-Action: What spiritual blessings have you experienced through the Melchizedek Priesthood? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If you found this discussion insightful, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:36 Scrupulosity 16:28 The Power of the Melchizedek Priesthood 27:48 That's My Name, Don't Wear It Out 37:55 Hierarchy and Democracy 52:25 Making Decisions 1:10:19 Adam-ondi-Ahman 1:20:45 Strike a Blow for the Kingdom! 1:29:31 One-Liners

What do you do when you do everything you're asked, and it all falls apart? This is the powerful and often misunderstood story of Zion's Camp, and it teaches us timeless lessons about faith, finances, and preparing a people for Zion. Summary: In this episode, we dive into four pivotal sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. We begin with the organization of the Kirtland High Council in D&C 102, which provides a divine pattern for resolving "important difficulties" through "counsel in council" and seeking the Lord's mind. Next, we explore the call to organize Zion's Camp in D&C 103, where the Lord promises that "after much tribulation come the blessings". This journey of hardship and faith culminates in a surprising twist: the Lord disbands the camp, revealing a much deeper purpose. This leads us to the heart of the lesson in D&C 105. The Lord explains that the redemption of Zion had to be postponed because His people "have not learned to be obedient" and "are not united". He teaches that they must be "chastened until they learn obedience". This trial was a necessary preparation, designed to teach them "more perfectly" and to receive a promised "great endowment" of power. Finally, we discuss the Lord's counsel on welfare and finances in D&C 104. The Lord declares that it is His "purpose to provide for my saints," but it must be done "in mine own way". He reveals that "the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare," and that all who have abundance are merely stewards of His property. We also learn a powerful financial principle: to "pay all your debts" through "diligence and humility and the prayer of faith". This lesson reveals that becoming a Zion people is a process of sanctification—learning obedience and unity so we can lift up an ensign of peace and become worthy of the blessings promised. Call-to-Action: What is the biggest lesson you've learned from the story of Zion's Camp? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If you found this discussion insightful, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:11 Counsel in Council 14:31 I Told You So 22:38 Zion's Camp 40:16 Welfare in the Lord's Own Way 51:42 Debt 1:03:25 Are We Ready for Zion? 1:16:53 Redeeming the Prodigal at the Prodigal's Pace 1:34:57 One-Liners

Have you ever felt wronged and wanted justice? Do you struggle to balance family and Church callings? And what is the real reason for suffering in our lives? D&C 98-101 offers profound and often surprising answers to these questions, giving us a blueprint for peace in a world of contention. Summary: In this episode, we tackle four remarkable revelations. We start with D&C 98 and the "Lord's Law of War," learning when to patiently endure and when to stand. We'll explore the difference between being justified and being sanctified and discover why the Lord commands us to "renounce war and proclaim peace." Next, D&C 100 provides a powerful message for every parent and leader: "your families are well; they are in mine hands." This revelation gives us comfort and direction on balancing our most important responsibilities. We then dive into D&C 101, which reveals why the Saints suffered such intense persecution in Missouri—as a consequence of their own sins, including "jarrings, and contentions, and envyings". The Lord, however, promises to remember mercy in the day of wrath. We'll discuss the parable of the nobleman and the servants who asked, "what need hath my lord of this tower?" This serves as a powerful warning against second-guessing God's counsel. Amidst the chaos, D&C 101 offers incredible hope, redefining Zion as "the pure in heart," and promising that Zion "shall not be moved". Finally, we'll examine the Lord's "strange act" and His role in establishing the Constitution. Call-to-Action: What insights did you gain from the Lord's law of war and peace? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 3:46 Proclaim Peace 20:08 Your Family Is In My Hands 31:31 Second-Guessing the Savior 50:37 Zion Shall Not Be Moved 1:09:03 The Millennium 1:24:03 The Constitution 1:41:18 Whining Until You Win 1:53:59 One-Liners

Is Zion a geographical location or a state of being? Can you be "walking in darkness at noon-day"? And what does it mean to be chastened by a loving God? D&C 94-97 answers these questions and more, offering powerful lessons on building God's kingdom—and ourselves—according to His patterns. Summary: In this episode, we explore four short but impactful sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. We begin with D&C 94, focusing on the Lord's emphasis on following His "pattern" for our lives and the building of His kingdom. Next, we confront the "tough love" of D&C 95, where the Saints are chastened for their "very grievous sin" of neglecting the Kirtland Temple. We'll unpack the concept of "walking in darkness at noon-day" and how we can avoid sins of omission. We'll also discuss the promise of an endowment of "power from on high" and the need to remove the "incumbrances" or obstacles to God's work, as revealed in D&C 96. Finally, we turn to D&C 97, which addresses the Saints in Zion as they faced intense persecution. We'll learn about obedience that requires sacrifice and the powerful truth that "this is Zion—the pure in heart." We'll see that building Zion is about becoming a people worthy of the place, and that opposition often precedes God's greatest blessings. Call-to-Action: What "incumbrances" are in your way of doing God's work? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If you found this discussion insightful, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith.  Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 3:09 Patterns to Follow 13:49 Tough Love 24:25 Neglecting the Temple 40:45 Removing Roadblocks 50:59 Obedience at a Cost 1:00:58 The Bells of Hell 1:14:26 Zion Place of Zion People 1:27:41 One-Liners

What if your understanding of God, Jesus, and even yourself is incomplete? Doctrine and Covenants Section 93 is a theological masterclass, offering mind-blowing insights that will deepen your relationship with the Divine and help you find your purpose. In this episode, we tackle the profound and beautiful theology of D&C 93. We begin by exploring the incredible promise that we can "see my face and know that I am" by following five simple steps. Next, we analyze the principle of "grace for grace," revealing how even Jesus Christ grew in His divinity and set a pattern for our own eternal progression. We'll discuss how the highest form of worship is emulation—striving to become like our Heavenly Parents and the Savior. Then, we dive into the core doctrine that "the glory of God is intelligence". We'll explore two layers of this truth: first, as the acquisition of knowledge , and second, as our eternal, co-existent nature with God. This leads to the remarkable revelation about the innocence of man at birth. Finally, we’ll bring it all home with the Lord's direct counsel to Church leaders—and to all of us—to "set in order your own house" and prioritize the most important work we will ever do: raising our families. Call-to-Action: What insights did you gain from this powerful section? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If you're gaining new insights from our "Unshaken" series, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and ring the notification bell to stay updated. Tags: D&C 93, Doctrine and Covenants, Unshaken, Jared Halverson, Come Follow Me, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Joseph Smith, Jesus Christ, intelligence, grace for grace, spiritual progression, truth, worship, eternal life, family, sanctification, Newel K. Whitney, Frederick G. Williams, Sidney Rigdon, eternal progression, home work, set in order your house. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 3:56 Seeing the Face of God 16:48 Grace for Grace, Grace to Grace 29:40 How and What We Worship 46:47 Light and Truth as Intelligence 57:37 Humanity as Intelligence 1:11:46 Guilty at Birth? 1:21:56 Home Work 1:34:03 One-Liners

Is the Word of Wisdom just a list of "don'ts"? What does the Lord really expect of us when it comes to what we consume, spiritually and physically? D&C 89-92 answers these questions and more, offering a powerful blueprint for health, wisdom, and eternal progression. Summary: In this episode, we'll dive deep into four brief but impactful sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. We begin with a fresh look at the Word of Wisdom in D&C 89, revealing it as a "principle with promise" for the "weak" and a shield against the "evils and designs of conspiring men." We'll explore the often-overlooked "do's" of the revelation and what it truly means to receive "health in their navel and marrow to their bones." Next, we turn to D&C 90, which outlines the ongoing mission of the First Presidency and the incredible counsel to "study and learn" from "all good books." We’ll use the concept of becoming "bilingual" to understand our charge to share the gospel in a way others can comprehend. We'll also examine the humility of prophets, who are "admonished in all your high-mindedness and pride," and learn from the inspiring story of Vienna Jaques's selfless consecration. Finally, we tackle the fascinating revelation on The Apocrypha in D&C 91, which provides a universal key for discerning truth in a world of information: "the Spirit manifesteth truth." We'll conclude with D&C 92, a reminder of the mutual responsibility between new and established members to be both "received" and "lively." This is a video you won't want to miss! Call-to-Action: What is one "hidden treasure of knowledge" you've found from these sections? Share it in the comments below! If you're gaining new insights from our "Unshaken" series, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date.

What if there's a divine "olive leaf" of peace from God, revealing profound truths about Christ, our eternal potential, and how to prepare for His glorious return? This video unlocks D&C 88! Summary: Doctrine & Covenants 88, often called the "Olive Leaf" plucked from the Tree of Paradise, is a comprehensive revelation offering God's message of peace and preparation for the last days. This video delves into its multifaceted teachings: The Light of Christ (88:3-13, 40): Discover Jesus Christ as the omnipresent "light of truth," the "other Comforter," and the very "life, law, and power" that governs all things in the universe—from the sun and moon to the earth itself [cite: 88:6-13]. This light enlightens our understandings and helps us see everything else, truly revealing that "light cleaveth unto light" [cite: 88:40]. The Spirit and the Body (88:14-20, 28-31): Learn the profound truth that "the spirit and the body are the soul of man" [cite: 88:15], emphasizing the vital importance of the physical resurrection for a fullness of joy. We explore how even "Mother Earth" will be sanctified and crowned with glory, prepared for celestial beings, and how our resurrected bodies will be quickened by the glory we are willing to receive [cite: 88:17-20, 28-31]. Willingness to Receive (88:32-33): Understand that God gives according to our willingness. We often limit the infinite goodness of God by our own unwillingness to open our arms and hearts to His gifts, preventing us from rejoicing fully in both the gift and the Giver [cite: 88:32-33]. The Power of Law (88:22-26, 34-39): Explore how divine law governs, preserves, perfects, and sanctifies all things. Only by abiding in celestial law can we abide celestial glory. The earth itself serves as an example, fulfilling the measure of its creation by obeying celestial law [cite: 88:25-26, 34]. Every kingdom in the universe operates by its own specific laws, emphasizing that there's no escaping the principle of law [cite: 88:36-39]. A Universe of Other Sheep (88:45-62): Gain an expanded vision of God's vast creations. Through a profound parable, learn that Christ not only created and redeems "worlds without number" but also visits them all in "his hour, and in his time, and in his season" [cite: 88:56-58]. This highlights God's personal attention to all His children across the immensity of space. House of Glory (88:87-120): Discover the Lord's blueprint for preparing for the Second Coming. This includes a call to solemn assembly, diligently seeking wisdom from "best books" by study and faith, and organizing and establishing a "house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God" – ultimately referring to the Temple and its transformative power [cite: 88:117-120]. The School of the Prophets (88:77-81, 122-133): Understand God's command to teach one another diligently the doctrine of the kingdom, encompassing both religious and secular knowledge. This "celestial curriculum" prepares us to "magnify the calling" whereunto we are called and to warn our neighbors. The video concludes with the beautiful order of the School of the Prophets, emphasizing that true education is a relationship built on prayer, salutation, and an "unchangeable" bond of charity [cite: 88:77-81, 122-133]. This video is a powerful invitation to embrace God's expansive truths and prepare ourselves for the glory that awaits. Call-to-Action: Which aspect of D&C 88 resonated most deeply with you? How will you apply these principles to draw nearer to God? Share your insights in the comments below! If this message brought you peace and expanded your understanding, please like, share, and subscribe to "Unshaken" for more revelatory insights into God's word.   Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 3:36 The Light of Christ 20:23 The Spirit and the Body 34:15 Willing to Receive 43:54 The Power of Law 1:02:45 A Universe of Other Sheep 1:15:24 House of Glory 1:35:09 The School of the Prophets 1:57:59 One Liners

What does it truly mean to be "enrolled with the people of God"? And what happens when the world around us descends into chaos? D&C 85-87 delivers stunning prophecies and profound counsel for our challenging times. Tune in to discover critical insights that will strengthen your resolve! Summary: In this powerful Unshaken"episode, we dive deep into Doctrine and Covenants Sections 85, 86, and 87. We begin by confronting the serious implications of "name removal" from Church records, contrasting it with casual cancellations and exploring why keeping a "history, and a general church record of all things that transpire in Zion" is crucial. Next, we examine the warning against "steadying the ark of God" and uncover who "one mighty and strong" truly is—the only one authorized to "set in order the house of God." Then, we unravel the beautiful and complex "Parable of the Wheat and Tares," understanding why the Lord commands us to "pluck not up the tares while the blade is yet tender" and how "tares can change into wheat." We also discuss the blessing of being "hid from the world with Christ in God" through our priesthood lineage. Finally, we analyze the chilling prophecies of "wars that will shortly come to pass, beginning at the rebellion of South Carolina" and how "war will be poured out upon all nations," leading to "a full end of all nations." Amidst this global turmoil, we find solace and direction in the commandment to "stand ye in holy places, and be not moved," emphasizing the importance of seeking refuge and peace in Christ. This video will offer vital perspectives for navigating an increasingly complex world. Call-to-Action: How do these prophecies and counsels resonate with you today? Share your thoughts and testimonies in the comments below! If you found this video helpful, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to join our community and stay "Unshaken" through these last days. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:19 Name Removal 21:01 Setting in Order or Steadying the Ark? 34:22 Wheat & Tares 50:54 Hidden from the World 1:00:34 Taking a Second Look 1:08:05 A World at War 1:23:18 Stand in Holy Places 1:36:34 One-Liners

Have you ever truly grasped the immense power and sacred promises embedded within the Priesthood? This video unlocks the profound truths of Doctrine & Covenants 84! Summary: In this powerful exploration, we delve into D&C 84, a foundational revelation given to elders returning from their missions, revealing the grand scope of the Restoration. It's not just about restoring the Gospel, Priesthood, or Church, but ultimately about the restoration of God's people to a right relationship with Him. This process is intrinsically linked to the gathering of Saints to Zion and the building of Temples, where God's glory can fill His house. The video dissects the dual nature of the Priesthood: the Lesser (Aaronic) Priesthood, which prepares us through the preparatory gospel and baptism of repentance, and the Greater (Melchizedek) Priesthood, which holds the "key of the knowledge of God" and the power to manifest "the power of godliness". It's within the temple that this power of godliness is most fully made manifest, making ordinances effective for our salvation. A central theme is the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood, emphasizing the sacred promises made by both God and man. Discover God's unbreakable oath to bless those who worthily receive the Priesthood, promising them sanctification, renewed bodies, and becoming heirs of "all that my Father hath". In return, man's covenant involves receiving the Priesthood, magnifying callings, hearkening to words of eternal life, and living by every word of God. The video also warns against treating God's word lightly, which can lead to spiritual darkness and bondage, but offers the powerful remedy of repentance and remembering the new covenant. Ultimately, living these principles makes us friends of Christ and enables signs to follow believers, confirming the transformative power of the Priesthood in preparing us for celestial glory. Call-to-Action: How has the Priesthood blessed your life and helped restore you to God? What part of the Oath and Covenant inspires you most? Share your insights in the comments below! If this video deepened your appreciation for the Priesthood, please like, share, and subscribe to "Unshaken" for more revelatory insights. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:43 What Are We Restoring? 12:15 Aaronic & Melchizedek Priesthoods 38:57 Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood 52:05 Reaching Those Who Resist the Spirit 1:10:53 A Church Under Condemnation 1:25:28 Missionary Work 1:41:23 Singing the New Song 1:50:12 One-Liners

Have you ever felt called to serve, wondered about true forgiveness, or questioned how God provides for His people? This video unlocks divine principles from Doctrine & Covenants Sections 81-83! Summary: In this comprehensive lesson, we delve into three powerful revelations that lay foundational principles for God's organized kingdom. First, in D&C 81, we explore the sacred calling of a counselor, using the example of Frederick G. Williams. Learn that being a counselor is a divine assignment to listen, give your best advice, and faithfully support chosen leadership. It's a unique blend of leading through counsel and following with diligence, a testament to God's acknowledgment of humble service. Next, D&C 82 unveils profound truths about forgiveness and the Lord's Storehouse. Discover that God, who forgives our sins, also expects us to "refrain from sin" to prevent past transgressions from returning. We then examine the principle of "much is given, much is required", leading into the radical concept of the Lord's Storehouse—a divine economic system designed to eliminate poverty and promote equality among God's people. This isn't just about material goods, but a consecration of all our gifts and talents for the common good. Through this covenant, God declares, "I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say". Finally, D&C 83 addresses the compassionate care for vulnerable members of society—women, children, widows, and orphans. This revelation emphasizes the Church's and individual responsibility to provide for the needy, ensuring that no one is left destitute within God's expanding Zion. This video offers practical guidance on living a consecrated life, extending forgiveness, building unity, and actively participating in God's ongoing work to care for all His children and establish Zion. Call-to-Action: Which principle from D&C 81-83 resonates most with you today? How can you better live these divine laws in your life? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! If this video enlightened your understanding of God's kingdom, please like, share, and subscribe to "Unshaken" for more revelatory discussions.   Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:16 Called as Counselor 17:16 Strengthening Others 29:14 Much Given, Much Required 39:50 Returning to Sin & Sins Returning 57:48 Bound Together 1:08:43 Border Wars 1:22:29 Regular Maintenance 1:35:20 One-Liners

Have you ever felt lost trying to understand the Book of Revelation? Or wondered how God guides us, step by step, even when we feel like "little children"? This video reveals profound answers from Doctrine & Covenants 77-80! Summary: This comprehensive lesson unpacks the rich teachings of Doctrine & Covenants 77-80, offering insights into God's methods of revelation, personal development, and church organization. We begin by tackling the symbolic language of the Book of Revelation (D&C 77), exploring the meaning behind the "sea of glass," "four beasts," and the significance of "eyes" (knowledge) and "wings" (agency). Discover the purpose of the seven seals and the identity of the angels, including Elias, who gathers Israel and places the "seal of the living God" upon the foreheads of the faithful. Next, we delve into the practicalities of building Zion (D&C 78) through the establishment of the United Firm (later the United Order). Learn how this organization regulates the "storehouse for the poor," fosters "equality in the bonds of heavenly things," and prepares God's people to "stand independent" amidst tribulation. This section emphasizes the crucial role of commandments, councils, and unbreakable covenants in achieving unity and protecting against spiritual blindness. We then focus on personal growth (D&C 78), understanding that while we may often feel like "little children," God patiently leads us along, knowing we "cannot bear all things now". This highlights the importance of receiving all things with thankfulness and becoming "faithful and wise stewards". Finally, we explore the sacred nature of mission calls (D&C 79-80). Whether serving abroad or at home, we are assured that "it mattereth not, for ye cannot go amiss" as we declare the things we have heard, believe, and know to be true. This process of gaining testimony, coupled with the companionship of the Holy Ghost, empowers us to fulfill our divine assignments. Call-to-Action: What insights from these revelations resonated most with you? How have you experienced God patiently leading you along? Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below! If this video brought you greater understanding or hope, please like, share, and subscribe to "Unshaken" for more illuminating scriptural discussions. Tags D&C 77, D&C 78, D&C 79, D&C 80, Doctrine and Covenants, Book of Revelation, Revelation explained, Last days, Elias, Gathering of Israel, 144,000, United Order, Storehouse, Spiritual growth, Divine guidance, Mission call, Missionary work, Spiritual power, Holy Ghost, Comforter, Faithfulness, Testimony, Zion, Church organization, Commandments, Councils, Covenants, Unshaken, Celestial law, End times prophecy. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:05 Eyes & Wings 20:57 Sealed for the Seventh Seal 37:45 The Lord's Storehouse 49:36 Commandments, Councils, & Covenants 1:00:32 Just Little Kids 1:08:43 Your Mission Call 1:17:38 Mission Calls and Companions 1:31:04 One-Liners

What if everything you thought you knew about heaven, salvation, and Christ's power was just the beginning? Get ready to have your understanding expanded. Summary: In this deep dive into Doctrine & Covenants 76, "The Vision," we explore an expansive understanding of Jesus Christ and His infinite reach. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon experienced visions that revealed Christ's ability to do "exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think," showing His wisdom, marvelous ways, and the unimaginable extent of His work of salvation. We begin by examining how we often underestimate the Savior, discovering that "beside him there is no Savior," yet His mercy and grace extend to bring everyone home except the sons of perdition. The video then unpacks the concept of "The Cosmic Christ," where Joseph and Sidney beheld the glory of the Son, witnessing that by Him, "the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God." Next, we confront the sobering reality of "Perdition and His Sons," understanding the profound loss associated with Lucifer and the specific conditions that lead to becoming a son of perdition. This segment surprisingly reveals God's near-universal plan of salvation, emphasizing that "all the rest shall be brought forth by the resurrection of the dead." Finally, we journey through the three degrees of glory—Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial—receiving a breathtaking glimpse into what "heaven" truly looks like, even surpassing all understanding for the Telestial Kingdom. We'll also touch on the profound spiritual experiences that cannot be written but must be "seen and understood by the power of the Holy Spirit." Prepare to enlarge your vision of God's love, justice, and the boundless power of Christ to redeem. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 6:10 Never Underestimate Christ 16:50 The Cosmic Christ 36:28 Perdition and His Sons 52:19 Celestial Glory 1:05:23 Terrestrial Glory 1:13:13 Telestial Glory 1:29:34 What We Can and Cannot Write 1:42:34 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 71-75, revelations given during a time when the Church was facing anti-Mormonism in Ohio, requiring Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to pause their work on the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible to confront the falsehoods being spread by apostate Ezra Booth. Also, insights into mixed-faith marriages, dealing with rejection, and the origins of membership records and temple recommends. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:55 Confronting Anti-Mormonism 17:17 Temple Recommends 32:50 Patiently Practical 45:22 Mixed-Faith Marriages 1:02:58 Interpreting Scripture 1:10:27 Second Chances 1:18:07 Dealing with Rejection 1:29:46 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 67-70, revelations regarding the publication of what would eventually become the Doctrine and Covenants. What is the worth of the word? What does it mean to be stewards over the revelations of God? What do we have in the scriptures before us? 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:19 The Divine Dare 19:45 Seeing God and What He Has Given 34:34 Speaking Scripture 44:08 Raising Children 56:44 Mission Companions 1:06:30 Responsible for Revelation 1:19:19 Stewardship Interviews 1:33:21 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 64-66, revelations given as elders are preparing to go to Zion and are looking for direction from heaven, along with an inspired prayer God wants us to offer, and some specific counsel given to someone with specific questions. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:37 Imperfect Leaders 20:22 Forgiveness, Love, & Law 38:20 Tithing 47:58 Slow and Steady 56:42 City on a Hill 1:07:02 Zion Below and Zion Above 1:19:44 Personal Guidance 1:33:54 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 60-63, revelations given as various Church members are traveling back to Kirtland from Missouri. A daylight vision of the destroyer upon the waters troubles the Saints, who are taught how to navigate more than the river they happened to be traveling on. How do we traverse the currents of culture? How do we find solid "gospel ground" to build upon? These revelation offer powerful clues. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:14 Buried Talents 17:05 Faster or Slower 27:43 Can He Make Me Holy? 42:06 Dangers on the Waters 55:04 It's Up to Us 1:06:47 Possessive Pronouns 1:14:17 Separation from the Wicked 1:33:03 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 58-59, a revelation laying out the "welcome mat" to the Saints who first began gathering to Zion, and a revelation offering a paradigm shift on commandments, and specifically speaking of the Sabbath Day. In many ways, the early Saints had no idea what they were stepping into when they arrived in Zion, yet they also had no idea how much "power was in them" to make a difference there. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:21 Rough Road Ahead 18:20 The Wedding Feast 26:30 Anxiously Engaged 39:00 Real Repentance 53:07 Crowned with Commandments 1:05:57 The Sabbath Day 1:20:52 Generosity and Ingratitude 1:36:36 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 51-57, a series of revelations that ultimately designated Independence, Missouri, as the "center place" for the establishment of Zion, and that guided the Saints in their attempts to build the Kingdom in both Kirtland and Independence. Despite being very time-bound in their original contexts, these revelations are surprisingly timeless in the relevance of some of the principles they teach! Introduction and Overview Temporary or Permanent Hastening the Work Attributes and Ordinances Making Do under the Circumstances Callings in the Church Change of Plans A Spot on the Map One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 49-50, revelations intended to clarify true doctrine by exploring beliefs embraced by the Shakers, and by explaining what teaching and learning by the Spirit truly entail. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 6:38 Bible Bashing 20:57 Marriage Is Ordained of God 33:00 Dominion Over the Earth 41:55 False Philosophies 54:52 Spiritual Teaching & Learning 1:07:34 Darkness & Light 1:14:57 Growing Up in God 1:20:41 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 46-48, revelations about spiritual gifts and who is allowed at Church, the writing of Church history, and principles concerning financial gain. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:05 Written Instructions or Spiritual Guidance 12:12 Visitors Welcome 25:15 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts 36:54 To Know or to Believe 47:35 Paired Gifts 57:01 Making History 1:06:32 Earning, Spending, Saving 1:21:45 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 45, a revelation describing the Savior's role as our Advocate with the Father, signs of the times before the Second Coming, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, finding safety in the city of Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:31 Our Defense Attorney 13:19 Thick Sink, Soft Heart 24:31 Strangers and Pilgrims 32:41 Be Not Troubled 45:04 Recogizing the Wounds 59:36 The Ten Virgins 1:08:50 Safety in Zion 1:20:07 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 41-44, revelations regarding the settlement of the Saints in Ohio, the laws of the Lord (particularly the Law of Consecration), and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:27 Agency & Obedience 16:48 The Proper Grip 22:53 Teaching Principles 35:26 The Law of Consecration 56:26 Dangers for Rich and Poor 1:07:31 Taught from on High 1:16:54 Hitting the Snooze Bar 1:29:58 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 37-40, revelations regarding the gathering to Ohio, preparing the Saints for the Law of Consecration, and addressing the making and keeping (or not keeping) of covenants. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:30 Giving Counsel, Honoring Choice 13:45 Completing the Triange 26:14 Consecration 42:34 A Cure for Commercialism 55:04 Who Cares About Stuff? 1:02:49 Stony Ground, Thorny Ground 1:13:25 Days of Deliverance 1:23:09 One-Liners

An exploration of some of the key phrases in the Gospel accounts of Easter Sunday, together with lessons that emerge from applying these phrases. 0:00 Introduction 9:07 "Truly This Man Was the Son of God" 18:39 "Make It as Sure as Ye Can" 28:42 "Fear Not Ye, For I Know Ye Seek Jesus" 37:03 "Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead" 46:06 "Ought Not Christ to Have Suffered?" 58:05 "Abide with Us" 1:05:51 "Be Not Faithless, but Believing" 1:22:00 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 30-36, revelations to various individuals being called to serve missions, as well as a revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon regarding the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:44 Missionary Fears 13:11 Senior Missionaries 23:00 Advice for Missionaries 32:17 The Eleventh Hour 41:55 Finding the Faithful in Babylon 55:27 God's Own Bible 1:05:09 Fleeing the Fire 1:14:39 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 29, a revelation regarding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, focusing on things that make that day "dreadful" and things that make it "great." 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:21 - God's Good Will 14:08 The Gathering 24:53 Lesser Judges 33:42 The Limits of Good and Evil 41:32 Progression between Kingdoms? 54:22 Time to Learn 1:02:52 The Unaccountable Years 1:15:28 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 27-28, a revelation about the Sacrament (including the great Sacrament Meeting at Adam-ondi-Ahman), and a revelation to Oliver Cowdery regarding some spurious "communications" that Hiram Page was receiving through a stone. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 7:15 Things that Matter & Things That Don't 15:38 Keys of the Kingdom 29:40 Armor of God 49:02 Glue Guys 59:32 The Prophet's Prerogative 1:11:47 Hard Conversations 1:20:46 Temporary Gifts 1:28:06 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 23-26, revelations to Emma Smith and other Saints, almost like miniature patriarchal blessings. Strengths and weaknesses, promises and warnings, callings and counsel, all from a loving God to children He knows infinitely and intimately. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:39 Room for Improvement 17:15 Specific Strengths 26:03 Timetables 34:40 Supporting Your Spouse 48:28 Which World Do You Want 1:00:19 The Song of the Heart 1:17:14 Where to Spend Your Time 1:29:38 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 20-22 - the "constitution" of the Church of Jesus Christ, a revelation received when the Church was officially organized, and a revelation regarding the need for baptism. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:17 How We Know 19:18 Justification and Sanctification 36:30 Adding to the Scriptures 50:26 Cleansing Ordinances 1:02:53 Priesthood Duties 1:12:44 Patience and Faith 1:29:53 Dead Works or Living Faith 1:39:41 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 19 - a revelation to Martin Harris about Christ's suffering in Gethsemane, the need for repentance, what "eternal punishment" really means, and more.  0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:50 Introducing Jesus 12:30 The Rhetoric of Repentance 30:43 Christ's Preparatory Atonement 44:57 Peace in Christ 52:59 Milk Before Meat 1:09:34 Ownership or Stewardship 1:22:52 Reader Rejoice 1:30:16 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 18 - a revelation to Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer about the worth of souls, crying repentance, the name of Christ, the calling of the Twelve Apostles, the Lord's voice in scripture, and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:08 Each Has a Role to Play 11:08 The Worth of Souls 26:41 Churches Fighting Churches 37:26 Taking the Name of Christ 47:49 The Twelve Apostles 59:59 Recognizing the Lord's Voice in Scripture 1:09:00 Heart and Hand 1:16:29 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 12-17 - revelations to Joseph Knight Sr. and David, John, and Peter Whitmer Jr., as well as events surrounding the experience of the 3 Witnesses and the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:03 Burning Daylight 11:37 Preparing the Way 24:27 The Greatest Gift 33:06 Form Letters or Individual Attention 45:52 Witnesses and Witnessing 57:09 The Meaning and Intention of Scripture 1:11:32 Tapping into Transcendence 1:24:43 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 10-11 - a revelation to Joseph Smith as he resumes translating the Book of Mormon after the loss of the 116 pages, and a revelation to Hyrum Smith about the Spirit and preparing to share the gospel. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:29 Lost and Found 12:37 Sustainable Pace 22:36 Prayers of Faith 30:59 Ahead of the Game 45:35 The Church and Other Churches 1:05:08 The Compass of Conscience 1:15:45 Preparing to Preach 1:27:00 One-Liners "Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints "Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/

An in-depth study of D&C 6-9 - revelations to Oliver Cowdery about revelation, testimony, and the Book of Mormon translation; and a revelation to Joseph Smith about the apostle John. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 6:01 Discovering Life's Purpose 17:03 Taking Correction 29:22 Remembering and Reconfirming 43:47 Faith, Doubt, and Fear 53:52 Extending Your Mission 1:01:31 Mind and Heart 1:14:21 Why Didn't It Work? 1:27:34 One-Liners "Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints "Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/

An in-depth study of the visitation of D&C 3-5 - a revelation to Joseph Smith and Martin Harris about the loss of the 116 pages, a revelation to Joseph Smith Sr. about being called to the work, and a revelation to Martin Harris about gaining a testimony through faith rather than sight.   Transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hh3npXvqxBBDeP7cVy-8kxnTzpMNQORt/view?usp=sharing

An in-depth study of the visitation of the angel Moroni to the young Joseph Smith, as found in Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26. 0:00 Introduction 3:09 Teenagers 24:34 The Three Shelves 31:32 Joseph Smith's Reputation 38:13 Planting Priesthood Promises 54:30 Prophecies Fulfilled 1:02:06 Responding to Revelation 1:15:34 Protecting the Plates 1:24:45 One-Liners Transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/164OqgnzL_ysMWDgTRTkWn3sp8lYx-rIT/view?usp=sharing "Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints "Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/

An in-depth study of the 1838 account of the First Vision, as found in Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26. 0:00 Introduction 1:11 TikTok Announcement 2:16 Topic Previews 3:11 Millennial Choirs and Orchestras: The Vision 6:03 Abusing the Mind 14:38 The Three S's 19:51 Design and Disposition 22:11 Presenting, Promiting, or Proving? 37:40 Mixed-Faith Family 50:57 Let Him Ask 1:05:13 Darkness and Light 1:16:29 Opposition and Persecution 1:35:49 Independent Witness 1:45:29 One Liners Transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJJ6jYyeyBdmNhmKQA5exYvs5b08vRM7/view?usp=sharing "Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints "Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/ "Unshaken Saints" podcast links: Podcast Website: https://unshaken.podbean.com/ On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-saints/id1535358465

An in-depth study of Doctrine & Covenants section 1, the Lord's preface to His "Book of Commandments." 0:00 Introduction 11:17 Hearken to the Voice of Warning 33:58 Delegated Authority 37:18 The Lord Is Nigh 44:24 The Great Apostasy 53:57 The Promised Restoration 1:02:46 Olive Osmond and Queen Elizabeth II 1:05:36 Divine Truth in Mortal Language 1:10:16 The Only True and Living Church 1:19:50 Polarization in the Last Days 1:28:32 One Liners 1:30:22 Conclusion Transcript of Episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSCjHM8AC99QO_E0F9VRsxd5NONkRGGd/view?usp=sharing "Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints "Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/ "Unshaken Saints" podcast links: Podcast Website: https://unshaken.podbean.com/ On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-saints/id1535358465

An in-depth study of the proclamation to the world read by President Russell M. Nelson during the April 2020 General Conference, marking the bicentennial of the First Vision. Entitled "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ," it proclaims the reality of the restoration and invites the world to receive its glorious message. This lesson focuses on proclamations, the First Vision, the Father and the Son, the Prophet Joseph Smith, Apostasy and Restoration, the Book of Mormon, continual revelation, and more.   0:00 Introduction 1:24 The Plan for What Lies Ahead 9:50 Studying the Doctrine & Covenants 14:49 Bicentennial Proclamation on the Restoration 22:49 Celebrating the First Vision 35:49 God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son 41:55 Joseph Smith 46:05 The Apostasy 54:11 The Restoration 59:39 The Book of Mormon 1:03:47 Continuing Revelation 1:09:57 Conclusion

Among the beloved musical masterpieces of Christmas, Handel's Messiah stands out for the majesty of its melodies and the power of its lyrics, all of which come directly from Scripture. In this special Christmas episode, we ponder the many names and titles given to Jesus throughout the scriptural lyrics of Handel's Messiah. Like the facets of a diamond, each name and title reflects an aspect of Christ's divine character and mission. Honor Him as mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, as we study the many names by which He is known. Merry Christmas!

An in-depth study of Moroni 10, covering Moroni's final exhortations and farewell. This lesson focuses on endings and exhortations, a merciful God, the purpose of the Book of Mormon, Moroni's promise, a God of miracles, a God of gifts, come unto Christ, perfection in Christ, and more.

An in-depth study of Moroni 7-9, covering Mormon's sermon on faith, hope, and charity, and Mormon's letters to Moroni on infant baptism and the depravity of the Nephites and Lamanites. This lesson focuses on the collapse of civilization, obedience to the unenforceable, faithfulness in the face of wickedness, raising children in a wicked world, rhetorical situations, dead works, ultimate hope, sufficient faith in sufficient grace, the gift of charity, and more.

An in-depth study of Moroni 1-6, covering Moroni's instructions regarding the Church. This lesson focuses on why church matters, the Holy Spirit, the priesthood, the Sacrament, Church meetings, remembering and nourishing every member, and more.

An in-depth study of Ether 12-15, covering Moroni's discussion of faith and the ultimate demise of the Jaredite civilization. This lesson focuses on beginnings and endings, faith unto repentance, ultimate hope, trials of faith, the hall of fame, inadequacy, sufficient grace, weakness and strength, charity, cautionary tales, and more.

An in-depth study of Ether 6-11, covering the arrival of the Jaredites in the Promised Land, and the succession of kings over the people. This lesson focuses on shining stones, redemptive turbulence, praise despite of darkness, honoring agency, secret combinations, eliminating evil, ambition and greed, rejecting prophets, and more.    Article on the Jaredite Migration: William Harold DeVaney, "Buoyed by Faith: The Jared Migration," Cumorah - The Journal of Book of Mormon Geography (Salt Lake City: FACT Press, 2018), 192-245. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1puu8pFKEwZBR13neqvIPcnvuXv0oLSVB/view?usp=sharing

An in-depth study of Ether 1-5, covering the journey of the Jaredites from the Tower of Babel to the Promised Land, including the brother of Jared's vision of the Lord. This lesson focuses on a message to the Gentiles, persistence in prayer, rest stops and camping grounds, tight like unto a dish, perilous journeys, the Lord's light, faith and knowledge, pragmatic epistemology, and more.

An in-depth study of Mormon 7-9, covering Mormon's final farewell and Moroni's first farewell. This lesson focuses on conclusions and clarifications, true identity, peacemakers needed, the Bible and Book of Mormon, solitude and sorrow, inadequacy and imperfection, plates vs. record, latter-day description, breaking the 4th wall, skepticism and pride, faith and doubt, and more.

An in-depth study of Mormon 1-6, covering the ministry (both military and prophetic) of Mormon. This lesson focuses on holding onto our potential, stiff-arming God, shutting our mouth, godly sorrow, a limited Title of Liberty, losing faith and hope, Mormon's "pivot," a dying wish, softening our stance, the power of the word, sorrowing over sin, self-destruction, and more.

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi 1, covering the conclusion of Christ's ministry among the Nephites and the "mini-Millennium" that followed, including its ultimate demise. This lesson focuses on linking our identity to Jesus, shifting from Church to Gospel, moving up and down the 4th Article of Faith, Jacob's Ladder, fearing others' opinions, message to the Gentiles, Zion and Armageddon, descent toward destruction, and more.

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 20-26, covering the continuation of Christ's ministry among the Nephites, particularly His teachings on the Gathering of Israel. This lesson focuses on the Sacrament, the Gathering, the threshingfloor, the "family business," the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, the Father's "go-time," confirming scripture, and more.

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 17-19, covering Christ's "extended" first day among the Nephites, healing the sick, blessing the children, and teaching about prayer, the sacrament, and gathering. This lesson focuses on "pre-enacting" the Gathering, perceiving need, caring for caregivers, circles of holiness, a God who "groans," sacred prayer, balancing the worth of souls and the sanctity of the sacraments, bringing people to Jesus, what Gethsemane could have been, and more.

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 12-16, covering Christ's Sermon at the Temple, His explanation of the Gospel's fulfillment of the Law, and His ministry to "other sheep." This lesson focuses on horizontal and vertical testimonies, shining before "this people," the first and second great commandments, the easiest way to chastity, perfecting motives, not being overanxious, perfecting judgment, constancy and change, other other sheep, gathering Israel, entering the covenant, and more.

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 8-11, covering the signs of Christ's death, the voice of the Lord from heaven, and the coming of Christ among the Nephites. This lesson focuses on life without Christ, darkness and light, repentance, the devil's laughter, the new sacrifice, the mother hen, but ye would not, Christ's self-understanding, eliminating contention, the doctrine of Christ, and more.

An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 1-7, covering the sign of Christ's birth and its aftermath. This lesson focuses on the departure of exemplars, Easter at Christmas, the rising generation, the 3 shelves, moving up and down the 4th Article of Faith, self-deception, reverse siege warfare, parasites vs. producers, a preview of Armageddon, educational inequalities, tribalism, and more.

An in-depth study of Helaman 13-16, covering the ministry of Samuel the Lamanite. This lesson focuses on walls and barriers, true and false prophets, gratitude, repentance, the purpose of signs, prophecies of Christ, and more.

An in-depth study of Helaman 7-12, covering the later ministry of Nephi, son of Helaman. This lesson focuses on prayer, submission, prophets, the Johari Window, the sealing power, unwearyingness, the pride cycle, and more.

An in-depth study of Helaman 1-6, covering the rise of the Gadianton robbers and the ministries of Nephi and Lehi, the sons of Helaman. This lesson focuses on the War in Heaven, secret combinations, the pride cycle, the rock of the Redeemer, darkness and light, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 53-63, covering the second half of the Book of Mormon's so-called "War Chapters." This lesson focuses on the stripling warriors, keeping covenants differently, fight or flight, the rhetoric of Moroni and Ammoron, the walking wounded, the correspondence between Moroni and Pahoran, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 43-52, recounting the wars between Captain Moroni and both Zarahemnah and Amalickiah. This lesson focuses on the dangers of dissension, the power of a noble cause, the Title of Liberty, Just War theory, preparation, prophets, "poison by degrees," and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 39-42, recounting Alma's teachings to his wayward son Corianton. This lesson focuses on first sins vs. worst sins, chastity, repentance, beliefs and behaviors, the resurrection and Spirit World, restoration through the Law of the Harvest, justice and mercy, the Goldilocks Zone, and more.   Link to Deseret Book course on improving scripture study: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCmB7Fm5GlgOj3T-7mE6pJStgFvbpFYga

An in-depth study of Alma 36-38, recounting Alma's teachings to his sons Helaman and Shiblon. This lesson focuses on real repentance, godly sorrow, the agony of sin, the joy of forgiveness, sugarcoating, longing for God, passing on the plates, the power of the word, pride, proving contraries, strengths and weaknesses, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 32-35, recounting the preaching of Alma and Amulek to the Zoramite poor. This lesson focuses on the difference between compulsion and choice, humility, knowledge vs. faith, the experiment on the word, religious epistemology, testimony vs. taste, reversing the Fall, planting the seed, God's mercy because of His Son, the "great question," math or love, sufficient grace, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 30-31, recounting the preaching of Korihor and the Zoramites upon the Rameumptom. This lesson focuses on targeting the Atonement, anti-religious rhetoric, irrationality and authoritarianism, rationalizing sin, the argument from design, sign-seeking, the sense of superiority, trying the virtue of the word of God, the gifts of the Spirit, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 23-29, recounting the aftermath of the missions of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites. This lesson focuses on reverse engineering a lifelong convert, laying down the weapons of our rebellion, granting repentance, "all we can do," erasing sin, maintaining higher moral ground, anticipatory obedience, praise or pride, glorying in God, bringing thousands, forbidding slavery, suffering because of others, divine contentment, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 17-22. This lesson focuses on the missions of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites, fellowservants, gaining trust, gathering lost sheep, Creation/Fall/Atonement, Pascal's conversion, Abish and Lamoni's queen, prioritizing mission companions, coming to know God, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 13-16. This lesson focuses on Alma and Amulek's mission to Ammonihah, foreordination, foreshadowings of Christ, a preparatory redemption, equality of opportunity vs. equality of outcome, anticipating the coming of Christ, true repentance, divine restraint, martyrdom, the conversion of Zeezrom, being brought into God's house, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 8-12. This lesson focuses on Alma's mission to Ammonihah, his companionship with Amulek, persuasion vs. authority, being true to our spiritual experiences, appealing to the better self, remembering, inviting God into our homes, types of questions, lawyercraft, the resurrection as bad news, the plan of redemption, taking the long way around, and more.

An in-depth study of Alma 5-7. This lesson focuses on Alma's discourses in the cities of Zarahemla and Gideon, bringing about the mighty change of heart, being born again, having Christ's image engraven in our countenances, singing the song of redeeming love, being stripped of pride, teaching with passion, plainness, and permission; the infinite atonement, perfect empathy, and more.

An in-depth study of Mosiah 29 to Alma 4. This lesson focuses on leading as judges instead of kings, honoring agency, Alma and Nehor, priesthood vs. priestcraft, easy beliefs, the Amlicites, mark vs. curse, and more.

An in-depth study of Mosiah 25-28. This lesson focuses on truly seeing each other, hearing one another's stories, becoming one, Church disclipine, the upper limit of forgiveness, the conversion of Alma and the sons of Mosiah, spreading change, and more.

An in-depth study of Mosiah 18-24. This lesson focuses on why we need the Church, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of discipleship, finding out what people have against, the pulpit vs. the pew, suggesting change, coming home, and more.

An in-depth study of Mosiah 11-17. This lesson focuses on filling the guilt gap with grace, questioning God and His prophets, rationalization, a teaching tangent, publishing peace, the suffering Servant, Condescension & Incarnation, Christ's dual nature, and more.

An in-depth study of Mosiah 7-10. This lesson focuses on Hansen's Law, getting into trouble, inquiring after the lost, preparing for the rescue, reasons people leave, seer stones, spiritual sight, overzealousness, and more.

An in-depth study of Mosiah 4-6. This lesson focuses on applying the Atonement, being in remission, the goodness of God, the pit & the pedestal, question marks &exclamation points, the Infinite & the Intimate, giving generously, perpetual progress, children of Christ, staying changed, and more.

An in-depth study of Mosiah 1-3. This lesson focuses on Benjamin's backstory, the power of the word, the gift of grace, the two ledgers, the Atonement of Christ, the Savior's dual nature, and more. 

An in-depth study of the Book of Enos. This lesson focuses on what it might have been like to be raised by a parent like Jacob, the return of the prodigal, nurture and admonition, wrestling before God, soul hunger, sweeping guilt away, and more.

Part 2 of a 2-part study of Jacob 5-7 (this part will cover chapters 6-7). This lesson focuses on choosing life, quenching the Spirit, facing Sherem, anti-religious rhetoric, becoming unshaken, sign-seeking, Jacob's adieu, and more.  0:00 Introduction 0:56 Choosing Life 8:20 Quenchable Spirit or Unquenchable Fire 16:10 Facing Sherem 24:10 Anti-Religious Rhetoric 31:15 Becoming Unshaken 39:56 Attacking the Doctrine of Christ 54:36 Sign-Seeking 1:00:11 Deathbed Confession 1:10:09 Jacob's Adieu 1:21:44 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of Jacob 5-7 (this part will cover chapter 5). This lesson focuses on Zenos, Olive trees, the 4 senses of scripture, the 4-Act play, grieving over the tree, grafting and scattering, planting in poor spots, the Lehite branch, the Great Apostasy, roots & branches, the Mother Tree, clearing away the bad, laboring in the vineyard, and more.  0:00 Introduction 4:19 Zenos's Allegory of the Olive Tree 9:46 The 4 Senses of Scripture 18:38 The House of Israel as a Tame Olive Tree 27:09 History in the Allegory - the 4-Act Play 30:04 Act 1 - Grieving over a Dying Tree 43:31 Grafting & Scattering Branches 50:05 Act 2 - Checking on the Trees 1:00:07 Planting in Poor Spots 1:10:48 The Lehite Branch 1:19:34 Act 3 - Apostasy 1:29:43 Branches Overcoming Roots 1:41:06 What Could I Have Done More 1:59:10 Gathered to the Mother Tree 2:10:14 Laboring for the Last Time 2:16:35 Clearing Away the Bad 2:20:25 Laboring with the Lord of the Vineyard 2:28:06 The Final Harvest

Part 2 of a 2-part study of Jacob 1-4 (this part will cover chapters 3-4). This lesson focuses on comfort for victims, confronting prejudice, looking up to the Lamanites, passing down your sins, unshaken faith, unsearchable depths, things as they really are, looking beyond the mark, and more.  0:00 Introduction 0:47 Comfort for Victims 12:51 Confronting Prejudice 22:55 Looking Up to the Lamanites 31:33 Not Passing Down Your Sins 36:54 Recording their Witness 45:56 Unshaken Faith in His Amazing Grace 51:39 The Unsearchable Depths of God 57:35 Things As They Really Are 1:01:15 Looking Beyond the Mark 1:07:27 Building on the Rejected Stone 1:15:57 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of Jacob 1-4 (this part will cover chapters 1-2). This lesson focuses on Jacob's background, passing down the plates, prioritizing, faith and great anxiety, viewing the death of Christ, dichotomizing and demonizing, the 3 great sins, hard conversations, materialism & pride, problems with polygamy, and more.  0:00 Introduction 1:24 Biographical Background 8:05 Passing Down the Plates 18:10 Prioritizing 23:06 Faith & Great Anxiety 32:03 Believe in Christ & View His Death 47:56 Succeeding Nephi 51:19 Dichotomize & Demonize 54:35 The 3 Great Sins 1:02:21 Free of the People's Blood 1:08:07 Having the Hard Conversations 1:28:23 Materialism & Pride 1:38:21 Before Ye Seek for Riches 1:49:06 Unity & Equality 1:52:08 Problems with Polygamy 2:23:42 Broken Hearts & Lost Confidence

An Easter message linking the days of Holy Week to the elements of the Doctrine of Christ. 0:00 Introduction 2:57 Elevating Easter 5:48 Easter & the Doctrine of Christ 8:26 The Gospel in the Book of Mormon 13:29 Christ's Part in the Gospel 24:08 Palm Sunday's Faith 26:20 Monday's Repentance 28:36 Tuesday's Teachings 33:18 Wednesday's Rest 37:20 Thursday's Baptism & Holy Ghost 41:33 Friday's Endurance to the End 43:38 Saturday's Work for the Dead 46:48 Easter Sunday's New Beginning 50:42 The Doctrine of Christ in 2 Nephi 31 55:57 Conclusion

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 31-33 (this part will cover chapters 32-33). This lesson focuses on lingering questions, feasting upon the word, the Spirit's guidance, consecrating our performance, writing in weakness, means & ends, Nephi's farewell, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Lingering Questions 6:07 Feast Upon the Words of Christ 23:15 Guided by the Holy Ghost 28:43 Learning from the Savior 34:19 Praying to Consecrate Every Act 41:49 Writing in Weakness, Speaking in Strength 47:21 Consecrating Our Efforts to Others 54:15 Glory & Charity 59:52 Means & Ends 1:05:10 Nephi's Farewell 1:13:31 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 31-33 (this part will cover chapter 31). This lesson focuses on the Doctrine of Christ, divine truth in human language, fulfilling all righteousness, the 4th Article of Faith, the Right Way, enduring to the end, pressing forward, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Nephi's Farewell 5:24 The Doctrine of Christ 10:52 Divine Truth in Human Language 15:34 Baptized to Fulfill All Righteousness 24:25 The 4th Article of Faith 37:42 The Right Path in the Right Way 42:45 Enduring to the End 49:56 Entering the Gate 57:28 Pressing Forward 1:04:01 No Other Way

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 26-30 (this part will cover chapters 28-30). This lesson focuses on contending churches, problems of pride, lullabies & pacifiers, line upon line, trusting in the arm of flesh, additional scripture, more nations than one, Jews & Gentiles, Millennial peace, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:43 Contending Churches 10:12 The Problems of Pride 20:12 Lullabies & Pacifiers 27:39 Line Upon Line 32:53 Trusting in the Arm of Flesh 40:10 A Bible! A Bible! 48:25 Jewish-Born Salvation 58:49 More Nations than One 1:13:09 Gathered in One 1:18:35 Jews & Gentiles as Covenant People 1:27:43 Gathered & Restored to Millennial Peace 1:33:53 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 26-30 (this part will cover chapters 26-27). This lesson focuses on avoiding the apocalypse, a striving Spirit, speaking from the dust, flaxen cords, priestcraft, radical inclusivity, a sealed book, the learned and the unlearned, a God of miracles, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Nephi's Ending 9:47 Preview of 3 Nephi 17:36 Avoiding Apocalypse 23:04 A Striving Spirit 27:14 Speaking from the Dust 38:45 Pride Spinning Flaxen Cords 43:29 Everything for the World's Benefit 50:56 Priestcraft 1:00:38 All Are Alike Unto God 1:07:54 Fighting Against Zion 1:17:17 A Sealed Book 1:30:36 The Learned & the Unlearned 1:44:10 A God of Miracles 1:49:35 A Marvelous Work and a Wonder

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 20-25 (this part will cover chapter 25). This lesson focuses on understanding Isaiah, Nephi's plain prophecy, no other Messiah, saved by grace, all we can do, works of reconciliation, the deadness of the law, the right way, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Understanding Isaiah 15:24 Nephi's Plain Prophecy 24:12 No Other Messiah 33:45 Recording the Role of Christ 42:16 Grace After All We Can Do 53:45 The Works of Reconciliation 1:07:27 The Deadness of the Law 1:20:05 Focused Solely on Christ 1:28:25 The Right Way 1:33:14 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 20-25 (this part will cover chapters 20-24). This lesson focuses on social sins, Assyria's "I" problem, the boastful ax, stems & stumps, the lion & the lamb, the destruction of Babylon, laughing at Lucifer, redeeming Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:34 Back to Isaiah 15:08 The Isaiah Chapters as a Whole 20:54 Punished for Social Sins 27:47 Assyria's "I" Problem 36:20 The Boastful Ax & Prideful Saw 45:39 Returning to the Mighty God 52:51 Stems & Stumps 1:09:42 The Lion & the Lamb 1:16:31 As the Waters Cover the Sea 1:24:09 My Strength & My Song 1:29:36 The Destruction of Babylon 1:45:45 Mocking the Enemy 1:54:41 Laughing at Lucifer 2:03:57 Redeeming Zion

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 11-19 (this part will cover chapters 16-19). This lesson focuses on the Heavenly Throne, the call of a prophet; ears, eyes, and hearts; a great forsaking, a remnant shall return, a virgin shall conceive, bees and razors, soft streams or rushing rivers, a Great Light, unto us a Child is born, stretched out still, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:41 The Heavenly Throne 8:44 The Call of a Prophet 14:22 Ears, Eyes, & Heart 27:52 A Great Forsaking 31:49 A Remnant Shall Return 46:35 A Virgin Shall Conceive 57:14 Bees & Razors 1:05:20 Destruction is Imminent 1:10:43 Soft Streams or Rushing Rivers 1:15:17 Trust the Lord, Not the Arm of Flesh 1:24:36 Seeing a Great Light 1:27:40 Unto Us a Child Is Born 1:34:22 Stretched Out Still 1:44:11 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 11-19 (this part will cover chapters 11-15). This lesson focuses on 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah, justice before mercy, 3 witnesses, dual delights, keys to understanding Isaiah, the mountain of the Lord, worldliness & pride, social sins, the Daughters of Zion, shelter in the storm, an army on the move, and more.  0:00 Introduction to the Isaiah Chapters 5:23 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah 10:03 Justice Before Mercy 14:41 Motivation, Quotation, Explanation 17:08 The Three Witnesses 21:36 Dual Delights 31:04 5 Keys to Isaiah 46:04 3 Original Chapters 48:26 The Mountain of the Lord 56:09 Worldliness, Idolatry, Pride 1:08:32 None to Provide, None to Lead 1:13:43 Social Sins, Neglecting the Poor 1:20:30 Materialism & the Daughters of Zion 1:31:27 Washing Away the Filth 1:35:32 Shelter in the Storm 1:40:20 The Lord's Beloved Vineyard 1:47:52 Woes upon Israel 1:58:40 An Army on the Move

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 6-10 (this part will cover chapters 9-10). This lesson focuses on Book of Mormon contraries, scattering & gathering, death & resurrection, the Infinite Atonement, the awful monster, O's and Woes, being spiritually minded, the keeper of the gate, naming Christ, reconciliation, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Book of Mormon Contraries 3:26 Scattering & Gathering, Death & Resurrection 11:50 Merciful Plan & Infinite Atonement 18:30 Overcoming the Awful Monster 26:38 The Way of Deliverance 37:24 Resurrection & Restoration 50:57 Woes to the Wicked 56:13 Vainness, Frailty, & Foolishness 59:56 Spiritually-Minded 1:06:01 The Keeper of the Gate 1:15:35 Holding Onto Our Sins 1:24:18 Come and Buy 1:32:32 Naming Christ 1:41:22 Choosing the Lord 1:48:33 Reconciled by Works, Saved by Grace 1:58:06 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 6-10 (this part will cover chapters 6-8). This lesson focuses on fusing Old and New Testaments, a second scattering, pastoral perfectionism, likening Isaiah, carried on the shoulders, feeling forsaken, no one home, sparks & sorrow, worth the wait, giving God a pep talk, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:40 Fusing Old & New Testaments 8:08 A Second Scattering 13:28 Pastoral Perfectionism 17:31 Likening Isaiah 22:46 Carried on the Shoulders 27:51 The 1st & 2nd Coming of Christ 34:52 Feeling Forsaken 39:16 When Daddy Comes Home 46:11 Sparks & Sorrow or the Light of the World 52:02 Worth the Wait 58:30 Giving God a Pep Talk 1:04:27 Children Coming to Help 1:12:15 Strengthening Zion

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 3-5 (this part will cover chapter 5). This lesson focuses on a God who speaks to prophets, the manner of happiness, Nephi's temple, the Lamanite curse, a "skin of blackness," scourged unto destruction, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:37 A God Who Speaks to Prophets 7:38 The Manner of Happiness 11:29 Nephi's Temple 18:50 The Lamanite Curse 27:39 A Skin of Blackness 40:00 White, Fair, Delightsome 48:42 Scourged unto Destruction 55:37 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 3-5 (this part will cover chapters 3-4). This lesson focuses on Joseph in Egypt, Joseph Smith, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, restoring us, being sure, raising children, the death of Lehi, the Psalm of Nephi, depression and rejoicing, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:06 Joseph of Lehi & Joseph of Egypt 10:26 Joseph Smith 16:09 Bible & Book of Mormon 24:14 Restoring Us to God 27:31 Confounding Joseph's Enemies 32:43 I Am Sure 37:15 Crying from the Dust 45:04 Raising Children Right 55:13 The Death of Lehi 1:01:33 The Psalm of Nephi 1:08:30 O Wretched Man that I Am 1:16:37 Depression & Rejoicing 1:27:30 Encircled in the Robes of Righteousness

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 1-2 (this part will cover chapter 2). This lesson focuses on Jacob's anxieties, consecrating affliction, the Redeemer's righteousness, salvation is free, scrupulosity, agency & the Plan of Salvation, instruction, opposition, education, enticements, time to repent, free to choose, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:33 Jacob's Anxieties 9:18 Validating & Consecrating Affliction 14:55 The Righteousness of the Redeemer 26:11 Salvation Is Free 31:47 Scrupulosity 36:17 Agency & the Plan of Salvation 39:54 Instructed in the Law 45:56 Education & Redemption 51:02 Opposition in All Things 56:19 Arguing to the Absurd 1:05:51 Enticements & Lucifer's Fall 1:10:57 Time to Repent 1:15:13 Fall & Atonement 1:20:45 Free to Choose 1:28:28 The Elements of Agency 1:36:59 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 2 Nephi 1-2 (this part will cover chapter 1). This lesson focuses on the destruction of Jerusalem, portable promises, the Land of Promise, a Land of Liberty, Awake & Arise, anxiety and fear in parenting, following the prophet, the birthright blessing, and more. 0:00 Introduction to 2 Nephi 2:59 Portable Promises 8:14 Led to the Land of Promise 16:42 Living in the Land of Liberty 24:40 Awake & Arise 29:22 Parenting Anxieties and Fears 36:57 Following the Prophet 43:34 Plainness & Sharpness 46:45 The Birthright Blessing

Part 2 of a 2-part study of 1 Nephi 16-22 (this part will cover chapters 19-22). This lesson focuses on a long-suffering Savior, the isles of the sea, Isaiah's persuasive power, scattering and gathering, never forsaken, nursing mothers, Gentile shoulders, Nephi's Apocalypse, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:50 A Long-suffering Savior 9:28 The Isles of the Sea 15:41 Isaiah's Persuasive Power 29:46 Walking the Walk 33:08 Justly Scattered 40:17 A Promised Return 49:05 Never Forsaken, Never Forgotten 58:46 Who Hath Begotten Me These 1:05:54 Gentile Shoulders 1:14:32 Physical or Spiritual 1:22:35 Nephi's Apocalypse 1:30:44 Binding Satan 1:38:36 Conclusion

Part 1 of a 2-part study of 1 Nephi 16-22 (this part will cover chapters 16-18). This lesson focuses on Nephi's Exodus, the Liahona, the order of obedience, cut hearts, hangry, meeting God on the journey, moral or ceremonial law, equality and chosenness, racing to higher moral ground, building the ship, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:19 Nephi's Genesis & Exodus 8:32 The Liahona 16:42 Iron Rodders or Liahona Latter-day Saints 27:42 The Order of Obedience 33:24 Murmuring over Cut Hearts 37:13 Hangry 51:36 Meeting God along the Journey 59:50 Laman's Perspective 1:09:28 Moral or Ceremonial Law 1:14:47 Equality & Chosenness 1:21:55 A Race to Higher Moral Ground 1:27:07 Convicting & Convincing Laman & Lemuel 1:35:05 Building the Ship & Crossing the Sea

An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 11-15, focusing on Nephi's search for truth, intellectual or experiential, Mary as a Tree of Life, Christmas Condescension, the Iron Rod, baptismal condescension, mists of darkness, the Great & Abominable Church, a book of covenants, plain & precious parts, the Gentiles and the Gathering of Israel, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, the Two Churches, the Olive Tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Nephi's Vision Overview 7:22 Nephi's Search for Truth 15:45 Intellectual or Experiential 25:05 Mary as a Tree of Life 27:48 Christmas Condescension 36:02 The Iron Rod 43:37 Baptismal Condescension 46:24 Great & Spacious Building 50:34 Mists & Vapors of Darkness 58:07 The Great & Abominable Church 1:07:41 A Book of Covenants 1:12:41 Plain & Precious Parts 1:20:00 The Gentiles & the Gathering of Israel 1:26:26 The Bible & the Book of Mormon 1:31:38 A Great & Marvelous Work 1:35:16 The Two Churches 1:48:00 Wondering about the Olive Tree 1:58:05 Explaining the Tree of Life 2:06:36 Conclusion

An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 6-10, focusing on the purpose of the plates, Nephi's thesis statement, two sets of plates, inviting Ishmael, persuading prodigals, the Samuel Principle, Lehi's Dream, the Cosmic Chess Match, 4 souls and 4 soils, pressing forward, falling away, the Great & Spacious Building, the mocking masses, a tender parent, the broken Olive Tree, and more.  0:00 Introduction 0:31 What the Book of Mormon Isn't 10:16 Purpose of the Plates 19:28 The Original Thesis Statement 25:02 Two Sets of Plates 27:37 Inviting Ishmael 33:36 Trying to Persuade a Prodigal 44:24 The Samuel Principle 49:06 Faith, Change, & Forgiveness 1:03:00 Lehi's Dream Unfolds 1:12:00 The Cosmic Chess Match 1:16:02 4 Souls, 4 Soils 1:21:45 Pressing Forward but Falling Away 1:26:37 The Great & Spacious Building 1:34:37 Partaking & Ignoring the Mocking Masses 1:44:16 A Tender Parent 1:52:53 The Broken Olive Tree 2:06:58 Conclusion

An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 1-5. This lesson focuses on approaches to scripture study, waterskiing or scuba diving, "I, Nephi," historical context, learning to learn from the Lord, making sense of Laman and Lemuel, misunderstanding God, God or Man, failed attempts, slaying Laban, the courage of covenant, Sariah's Faith Crisis, a comforting companion, treasuring the brass plates, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:04 Different Approaches to Scripture Study 10:11 Waterskiing, Snorkeling, & Scuba Diving 16:16 I, Nephi 27:27 Historical Context 31:37 Learning to Learn from the Lord 39:21 FX-20 49:19 Laman & Lemuel 1:02:56 Misunderstanding God 1:13:03 Nephi & Sam 1:17:25 Commandments from God or Man 1:22:04 Obtaining the Plates - Failed Attempts 1:33:33 Nephi Slays Laban 1:42:39 Absolute Obedience 1:53:12 Nephi, Zoram, & the Courage of Covenant 1:57:36 Sariah's Faith Crisis 2:04:35 A Comforting Companion 2:10:48 Treasuring the Brass Plates 2:15:08 Conclusion   Links to download the Daily Scripture Study Schedule to complete the Standard Works in 1 year: pdf version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJQRs6Uy-B7Tr5AOiGFy31h9dhAOm1fS/view?usp=sharing Excel spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cNxUlOGEfEtHMry0yLVCUZn9I-xwcqBi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117812893384747385155&rtpof=true&sd=true  

An in-depth study of the introductory pages of the Book of Mormon, including the Title Page, the Testimonies of the 3 and 8 Witnesses, and the Testimony of Joseph Smith. This lesson focuses on Book of Mormon stories, the power of the word, anti-Book of Mormon mockery, the conversion of Orson Spencer, imperfection, false assumptions, the Keystone Statement, domino or dialogue, epistemology, and more.  0:00 Introduction 5:19 Book of Mormon Stories 11:13 The Power of the Word 16:42 Anti-Book of Mormon Mockery 22:45 The Conversion of Orson Spencer 37:03 Title Page: People, Process, Purpose 47:48 Imperfection 53:13 Book of Mormon Introduction and False Assumptions 1:00:21 The Keystone Statement 1:09:11 Domino or Dialogue 1:16:26 Epistemology - 3 & 8 Witnesses 1:29:31 Applying Joseph's Testimony

As we approach the 4-year anniversary of the start of scripture study on Unshaken, Jared takes a moment to reflect on the last four years, and to make a few announcements about the future of Unshaken.

A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 15-22. This lesson focuses on songs of victory, the 7 vials of wrath, Armageddon, the Mother of Harlots, the Cage of Babylon, the Merchant City, Lamenting the Crash, the Marriage of the Lamb, the Supper of the Great God, the Second Coming, the Millennial reign, Gog & Magog, Final Judgment, the New Jerusalem, the Tree of Life, not adding or subtracting, the clear choice, and more.  0:00 Introduction 5:00 Songs of Victory 13:46 The 7 Plagues 18:35 Reassuring the Lord of Judgment 30:04 Armageddon 46:23 The Mother of Harlots 55:11 The Beast & the City 1:09:54 The Cage of Babylon 1:16:50 The Collapse of the Merchant City 1:25:28 Babylon's Catalog of Wares 1:30:43 Lamenting the Crash 1:39:13 The 3 Facets of Babylon 1:43:29 The Marriage of the Lamb 1:56:36 The Coming of Christ 2:08:16 The Supper of the Great God 2:14:46 Cast into the Bottomless Pit 2:21:03 Millennial Reign and Gog & Magog 2:27:44 Final Judgment 2:34:51 The New Jerusalem 2:40:48 All Things New 2:45:02 The Celestial City 2:59:29 The Tree of Life 3:08:15 The Bright & Morning Star 3:12:59 No Addition or Subtraction 3:20:51 Come, Lord Jesus 3:25:25 Final Review 3:31:04 The Clearest Choice

A Christmas message discussing the original French lyrics of the song "Cantique de Noel" (translated into "O Holy Night"). This lesson focuses on the the Condescension of Christ, erasing stains, thrilling hope, the light of faith, preaching to our pride, opening heaven, from slave to sibling, gratitude & recognition, and more. 0:00 Merry Christmas 4:19 Cantique de Noel 10:10 The Condescension of Christ 13:45 Erasing Stains 18:36 Thrilling Hope on Bended Knee 24:39 The Light of Faith 27:30 The King of kings 30:04 Preaching to Our Pride 38:26 Freed Earth & Opened Heaven 40:52 From Slave to Sibling 43:45 Gratitude & Recognition 46:54 Stand and Sing 49:31 The Spirit of Christmas Andrea Bocelli performs "Cantique de Noel": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilO75EUExTU

A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 6-14. This lesson focuses on the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the altar of the martyrs, signs of the 6th Seal, God's mark, the 144,000, dying eyes, silence in heaven, the angels of destruction, the locusts of hell, the little book, the Two Candlesticks, the two slain prophets, the Woman clothed with the sun, the Great Red Dragon, nourished in the wilderness, the War in Heaven, the Beast, 666, the Grapes of Wrath, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:56 The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse 18:53 The Altar of the Martyrs 26:59 Shaking in the 6th Seal 43:39 God's Mark on the Forehead 58:36 The 144,000 1:11:49 No More Tears 1:17:28 Silence in Heaven 1:26:03 The Angels of Destruction 1:37:49 Locusts from the Pit of Hell 1:54:31 The Second Woe but No Repentance 2:04:40 The Archangel's Little Book 2:17:36 John's Bittersweet Mission Call 2:27:14 Measuring Up 2:38:34 The Two Candlesticks 2:48:13 Two Prophets Slain & Raised Again 3:01:33 A Woman Clothed with the Sun 3:10:11 Preserved in the Wilderness 3:21:08 The War in Heaven 3:39:06 The War Continues on Earth 3:47:15 The Beast 3:59:31 Blasphemy & War 4:06:43 The Counterfeit Lamb & 666 4:20:15 Another Angel with the Everlasting Gospel 4:31:32 The Grapes of Wrath 4:40:12 Treading the Winepress Alone 4:46:46 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Revelation 1-5. This lesson focuses on the approach of the Book of Revelation, perpetual relevance, banishment on Patmos, a vision of Christ, stars & candlesticks, letters to the 7 churches, first love, faithfulness in tribulation, the true word, preserving purity, the true riches, awe, an open door, the throne of God, the 24 Elders, the 4 Beasts, the Sea of Glass, eyes & wings, the book with the 7 seals, the Lion & the Lamb, the New Song, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Revelation 13:07 John's Symbolic Approach 22:49 Failed Prophecy or Perpetual Relevance 40:00 The Revelation of Jesus to John 53:07 Banished to Patmos 1:02:33 A Vision of Jesus to John 1:10:18 Stars & Candlesticks 1:16:37 Letters to the 7 Churches 1:21:59 Ephesus - Holding to Truth 1:31:44 First Love & First Works 1:42:30 Smyrna - Faithful in Tribulation 1:51:48 Pergamos - The True Word of God 2:07:40 Thyatira - Purity Preserved 2:18:18 Sardis - Saints in Fact 2:26:47 Philadelphia - Safe Within 2:36:23 Laodicea - True Riches 2:47:28 The 7 Cities 2:56:25 I Stand All Amazed 3:05:12 An Open Door to the Throne 3:15:36 The 24 Elders 3:21:51 The Sea of Glass 3:25:26 The 4 Beasts 3:31:40 Eyes & Wings 3:43:00 The Book with the 7 Seals 3:49:41 Opening the Book 3:58:14 The Lion & the Lamb 4:07:26 The New Song 4:18:06 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 1-3 John and Jude. This lesson focuses on the Word of Life, faithful & just, overcoming the world, used to be's or never were's, an abiding anointing, divine potential, continuing to sin, loving one another, knowing we're worthy, God is Love, life in Christ, abiding in the doctrine of Christ, walking in truth, contending for the faith, examples of ungodliness, mockers in the last time, kept from falling, and more.  0:00 Introduction 7:04 The Word of Life & Light of the World 14:43 Faith & Just to Forgive 23:32 Atonement & Obedience 31:26 A New & Everlasting Commandment to Love 38:34 Overcoming the World 43:50 Used to Be's or Never Were's 53:29 An Abiding Anointing 1:01:48 Divine Potential 1:19:46 Committing or Continuing in Sin 1:26:09 Loving One Another 1:35:03 How We Know We're Worthy 1:48:59 Knowing Truth & Error 1:55:47 God Is Love 2:04:19 Loving God Despite the World 2:12:42 Attitude Toward the Commandments 2:19:00 Water, Blood, & Spirit 2:23:00 Life in Christ 2:31:30 Abiding in the Doctrine of Christ 2:43:19 Walking in Truth 2:54:27 Contending for the Faith 3:03:14 Examples of Ungodliness 3:14:46 Mockers in the Last Time 3:20:24 Kept from Falling 3:29:13 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 1-2 Peter. This lesson focuses on lively hope, refiner's fire, girding up the loins of your mind, the foreordained Lamb of God, a peculiar people, following His steps, part-member families, a reason for hope, Spirit Prison, unsurprised by suffering, feeding the flock of God, escaping the roaring lion, the divine nature, calling and election, the Transfiguration, interpreting scripture, vexed by wickedness, doubting the Second Coming, and more.  0:00 Introduction to Peter 6:28 Lively Hope & Refiner's Fire 13:58 Living in the Day of Prophecy Fulfilled 18:07 Girding Up the Loins of Your Mind 23:42 The Foreordained Lamb of God 30:17 Sincere Milk & Lively Stones 37:15 A Peculiar People 46:34 Submission & Enduring It Well 53:06 Following His Steps 56:44 Submissive Wives in Part-Members Families 1:07:22 Husbands Honoring Wives 1:14:55 Ready to Give a Reason for Hope 1:27:34 Preaching in Spirit Prison 1:38:47 Suffering & Ceasing from Sin 1:52:46 Unsurprised by Suffering 1:59:28 Feed the Flock of God 2:06:49 Escaping the Roaring Lion 2:14:07 Partakers of the Divine Nature 2:28:55 Calling & Election Made Sure 2:35:15 Witness at the Transfiguration 2:41:09 Interpreting Scripture 2:48:33 Vexed by the Wickedness Around Us 2:58:51 Forsaking the Way of Righteousness 3:09:34 Doubting the Second Coming 3:16:24 Not Slacking but Waiting on Repentance 3:26:38 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of the Book of James. This lesson focuses on adversity & patience, seeking wisdom, welcoming questions, fading riches, temptation, doing and not just believing, impartial judges, faith without works, bits & helms, taming the tongue, friendship with the world, resisting the devil, exploitation of the poor, healing the sick, the efficacy of prayer, and more. 0:00 Introduction to James 15:00 Adversity & Patience 23:18 Let Him Ask 32:17 Questions Are Welcome 39:14 Nothing Wavering 45:31 Fading Riches 48:33 Temptation Defined 59:30 Do Not Err 1:03:26 Doers of the Word 1:17:45 Impartial Judges 1:29:30 Breaking Any Link in the Chain 1:36:36 Faith without Works 1:44:27 The Works of Abraham 1:57:05 Bits & Helpers 2:05:12 Taming the Tongue 2:13:31 Friendship with the World or with God 2:22:52 Resisting the Devil 2:28:29 Clean Hands & Pure Hearts 2:40:45 The Rich Exploiting the Poor 2:45:59 Patiently Waiting for the Lord's Coming 2:51:40 Healing the Sick 2:58:49 The Efficacy of Prayer 3:08:16 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 7-13. This lesson focuses on Melchizedek, a Superior Savior, better hope in a better testament, saving to the uttermost, the new covenant, touring the tabernacle, the blood of the lamb, shadows vs. realities, the Veil of the Temple, avoiding overcorrecting, casting away your confidence, the Faith Hall of Fame, Abel & Enoch, Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & Isaac, Moses; the cloud of witnesses, running with patience, enduring correction, climbing Mount Zion, remaining unshaken, and more.  0:00 Introduction 5:19 Melchizedek, King of Salem 20:49 The Superiority of Melchizedek over Abraham 33:18 Better Hope & a Better Testament 39:43 Saving tot he Uttermost 51:53 Christ's More Excellent Ministry 58:51 The Need for a New Covenant 1:06:23 Tour of the Tabernacle 1:16:04 A High Priest of Good Things to Come 1:23:58 The Blood of the Lamb 1:30:38 Shadows vs. Realities 1:41:47 The Veil of the Temple & the Body of Christ 1:49:28 Joining Horizontal Discipleship to Vertical 1:54:30 Justice to Avoid Overcorrecting 2:01:49 Don't Cast Away Your Confidence 2:13:42 The Faith Hall of Fame 2:20:21 Abel, Enoch, Noah 2:32:04 Abraham & Sarah 2:44:29 Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph 2:53:07 Moses 3:02:01 Running through the Museum 3:16:19 A Cloud of Witnesses 3:23:00 Running with Patience 3:34:15 Enduring Correction & Lifting Others 3:41:31 Climbing Mount Zion with Jesus, not Abel 3:50:04 Remaining Unshaken 3:57:08 Counsel to the Saints 4:13:21 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 1-6. This lesson focuses on Jesus Christ being higher than the prophets and higher than the angels, not letting truth slip, the Condescension of Christ, the provocation in the wilderness, mixing in faith, resting since the work is done, the all-seeing eye, a touchable high priest, the throne of grace, milk and meat, sons of perdition, the promises of God, an anchor of hope, and more.  0:00 Introduction to Hebrews 12:41 Higher than the Prophets 21:12 Higher than the Angels 32:43 Don't Let the Truth Slip 39:47 A Little Lower than the Angels 47:40 Not Ashamed of His Brethren 54:33 Taking On Flesh & Blood 1:05:29 Greater than Moses 1:11:36 The Provocation 1:24:59 Mixing Everything with Faith 1:30:27 Rest Because the Work is Done 1:39:19 The All-Seeing Eye 1:43:12 Not Untouchable 1:47:52 Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace 1:58:43 A Compassionate High Priest 2:04:19 A Priest after the Order of Melchizedek 2:11:27 Milk & Meat 2:16:21 Building on the Doctrine of Christ 2:19:46 Sons of Perdition 2:27:03 The Labor of Love & the Promises of God 2:37:07 An Anchor of Hope 2:40:28 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. This lesson focuses on the Pastoral Epistles, keeping the doctrine pure, the aim & audience of the Law, the office of a Bishop, the Apostasy, exercising Godliness, providing for the poor, the love of money, the good fight of faith, maternal faith, the spirit of fear, good soldiers, Godly doctrine, self-sabotage, the power of scripture, itching ears, slavery, communicating faith, and more. 0:00 Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles 12:59 The Charge to Keep the Doctrine Pure 22:50 The Aim & Audience of the Law 36:24 The Chief Sinner Saved 47:58 Christ's Willingness to Save Us All 55:51 Words to Women 1:24:23 The Office of a Bishop 1:32:51 The Office of a Deacon 1:38:50 A Latter Day Departure from the Faith 1:47:03 Exercising Godliness & the Example of Youth 2:00:00 Providing for the Poor 2:12:42 More Leadership Instructions 2:18:58 The Love of Money 2:27:59 The Good Fight of Faith 2:41:11 Conclusion of 1 Timothy 2:45:09 The Faith of Mother & Grandmother 2:56:10 The Spirit of Fear or of Power 3:08:01 A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ 3:18:20 Teaching Godly Doctrine 3:23:39 Meet for the Master's Use 3:29:40 Overcoming Self-Sabotage 3:36:46 Perlious Times in the Last Days 3:47:54 The Power of Scripture 3:58:08 Scratching Itching Ears 4:05:15 Final Words of Witness 4:13:01 Parting Messages 4:20:18 Salutation to Titus 4:23:48 True Doctrine & Pure Motives 4:29:38 Counsel to Various Sub-Groups 4:41:46 Ready for Every Good Work 4:53:02 Philemon and the Institution of Slavery 5:01:28 Communicating Faith Most Effectively 5:06:23 Honoring Agency 5:13:59 Christ & Forgiveness 5:26:55 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. This lesson focuses on the labor of love, being allowed to preach, cherishing a newborn, crowns of rejoicing, knowing yhour faith, perfecting what is lacking, the morning of the first resurrection, the Rapture, rest, apocalyptic impatience, the Great Apostasy, the mystery of iniquity, standing fast, directing your heart, awakening the idle, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Thessalonians 9:11 A Labor of Love Spreading Abroad 21:06 Allowed to Preach 31:53 Cherishing a Newborn 39:23 Converts as a Crown of Rejoicing 44:27 To Know Your Faith 58:54 Perfect What Is Lacking 1:04:15 Called unto Holiness 1:13:03 The Morning of the First Resurrection 1:24:24 The Rapture 1:39:09 Coming As a Thief in the Night 1:44:22 Counsel While We Wait 1:55:17 Conclusion to 1 Thess. 1:59:26 Rest with Us 2:09:45 Impatient for the Second Coming 2:17:39 The Great Apostasy 2:31:41 The Mystery of Iniquity 2:43:39 Stand Fast & Hold On 2:46:32 Direct Your Heart into God's Love 2:51:20 Awakening the Idle 2:58:14 Not Enemies but Brothers 3:05:07 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of the Books of Philippians and Colossians. This lesson focuses on love's needed contraries, affliction's silver lining, getting set, standing fast, consolation in Christ, the Condescension of Christ, prevenient grace, lights in the world, dung, reaching for the future, the admonition of Paul, the image of the invisible God, filling iup what's missing, blotting out the handwriting, off with the old, fellow-workers, and more. 0:00 Introduction 8:39 Salutation of Love 15:26 Love's Needed Contraries 20:43 Affliction's Silver Lining 31:11 Set for Defense 37:42 Pulled Between Christ & His People 44:02 Standing Fast 50:32 Consolation in Christ 56:53 The Condescension of Christ 1:15:47 A Name Above All Names 1:18:43 Working Out Salvation & Prevenient Grace 1:27:05 Shining as Lights in the World 1:35:34 Fellowservants 1:43:29 Counting All Things But Loss 2:01:42 Forgetting the Past & Reaching for the Future 2:12:18 The Admonitions of Paul 2:22:05 All Things through Christ 2:33:33 A Salutation of Faith, Hope, & Charity 2:40:32 The Image of the Invisible God 2:49:10 Filling Up What's Missing 2:54:07 Rooted & Established 3:08:38 Blotting Out the Handwriting 3:31:02 Off with the Old, On with the New 3:38:10 Christlike Identities & Attributes 3:44:24 Worship & Relationships 3:49:24 Fellow Workers 4:02:54 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of the Book of Ephesians. This lesson focuses on premortal election, the riches of God's grace, gathering all things in one, the earnest of our inheritance, the prince of the power of the air, breaking down the middle wall, fellowcitizens, the chief cornerstone, solving the mystery, unity, prophets & apostles, winds of doctrine, truth & love, ligaments, putting off the old and putting on the new, the place of anger, weakening the seal, Christ and the Church, the armor of God, and more.  0:00 Introduction to Ephesians 10:42 Chosen in Premortality 19:29 The Riches of His Grace 24:34 Gathering All Things in One 35:25 The Earnest of Our Inheritance 45:34 The Greatness of God's Power 52:48 Prince of the Power of the Air 1:02:14 Not of Works Lest We Boast 1:07:41 Breaking Down the Middle Wall 1:18:18 Fellowcitizens with the Saints 1:25:27 Naturalization 1:33:56 Foundation & Chief Cornerstone 1:40:42 Solving the Mystery 1:51:25 Rooted & Grounded in Love 2:01:19 Worthy of the Work 2:09:01 One in Unity 2:16:16 The Gift of Prophets & Apostles 2:27:49 Tossed by Winds of Doctrine 2:31:02 Speaking the Truth in Love 2:38:19 The Ligaments of Love 2:44:22 Putting Off the Old 2:50:06 The Place of Anger 2:58:23 Never Weaken the Seal 3:05:23 Children of Light 3:17:43 Husbands & Wives, Christ & the Church 3:32:37 Children & Parents 3:45:27 The Armor of God 3:51:09 The Shield of Faith 4:10:41 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of the Book of Galatians (this part will cover chapters 1-3). This lesson focuses on going back to old ways, another gospel, false brethren, perceiving grace, Paul vs. Peter, Law or Grace, rebuilding what you destroyed, the faith of Abraham, the stepping stool, a schoolmaster, children of God, repeating childbirth, Ishmael or Isaac, returning to bondage, walking in the Spirit, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Galatians 6:56 Returning to Old Ways 14:33 Removed to Another Gospel 27:41 The Same Truth 33:19 Independent of Any Other 47:13 False Brethren & True 56:01 Perceiving the Grace Given to Others 1:05:03 Withstanding Peter to His Face 1:17:38 Law or Grace 1:26:59 Rebuilding What We've Destroyed 1:43:13 Who Hath Bewitched You 1:51:42 The Faith of Abraham 1:57:02 Conquering the Curse 2:04:31 Confirming the Abrahamic Covenant 2:15:20 Adding the Stepping Stool 2:28:09 Our Schoolmaster 2:38:41 A New Identity in Christ 2:43:43 Children of God 2:55:56 Weak & Beggarly Elements 3:09:02 Giving Birth Again 3:13:44 Ishmael or Isaac 3:22:19 Returning to Bondage 3:32:38 Walking in the Spirit 3:47:16 Meekness & Humility 3:54:18 Be Not Weary in Well Doing 4:04:35 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians 8-13 (this part will cover chapters 8-10). This lesson focuses on providing for the poor, generosity, proving our sincerity, equality in abundance, captivating thoughts, simplicity, low maintenance, giving offense, discerning counterfeits, the Third Heaven, glorying in our weakness, the law of witnesses, examining your faith, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:36 Providing for the Poor and Needy 11:26 Generosity to Others 21:38 Proving the Sincerity of Our Love 30:45 Equality in Abundance 44:19 Giving People Time to Prepare 56:46 A Cheerful Giver 1:08:10 Thoughts Made Captive to Christ 1:22:02 Establishing Authority & Glorying in God 1:32:16 Seduced Away from Simplicity in Christ 1:51:18 High Yield, Low Maintenance 2:01:06 Giving No Occasion for Offense 2:05:05 Discerning Counterfeits & Establishing Authority 2:18:18 Caught Up to the Third Heaven 2:27:19 Glorying in Our Weakness 2:38:44 Not Yours But You 2:48:32 The Law of Witnesses 2:51:10 Examine Your Faith 3:02:57 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians 1-7 (this part will cover chapters 1-3). This lesson focuses on the Father of mercies, affliction & consolation, multiplying gratitude, avoiding heaviness, forgiving offenders, having no accusers, spiritual smells, fleshy tables, removing the veil, darkness & light, earthly sufferings & eternal glory, being clothed upon, the ministry of reconciliation, unequally yoked, godly sorrow, and more. 0:00 Introduction to 2 Corinthians 13:03 The Father of Mercies 29:08 Affliction & Consolation 46:42 Multiplying Gratitude & Rejoicing 1:05:09 Avoiding Heaviness 1:14:47 Forgiving Offenders 1:21:34 Having No Accusers 1:31:03 Spiritual Smells 1:40:33 Fleshy Tables of the Heart 1:47:58 The New Outshining the Old 1:54:28 Removing the Veil 2:03:57 Darkness & Light 2:11:09 Earthly Sufferings & Eternal Glory 2:20:54 Clothed Upon in the Resurrection 2:29:38 The Ministry of Reconciliation 2:46:37 Workers with Christ 2:53:25 Unequally Yoked 2:58:06 Boldness because of Love 3:05:34 Godly Sorrow 3:22:37 Comforted in Your Comfort 3:27:15 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 14-16. This lesson focuses on the gift of tongues, prophecy, edification & comprehension, glory & order, women at Church, the Resurrection, special witnesses, Adam-in-Reverse, baptism for the dead, facing death daily, risen bodies, the sting of death, and more. 0:00 Introduction 7:44 The Gift of Prophecy or the Gift of Tongues 26:51 Edification & Comprehension 38:21 Spirit & Understanding 53:50 Believers or Unbelievers 58:58 Glory & Order 1:07:59 Women at Church 1:20:50 Doubting the Resurrection 1:31:46 Special Witnesses 1:37:15 Logical Arguments 1:47:53 Adam-in-Reverse 1:51:22 The Order of the Resurrections 1:56:08 Baptism for the Dead 2:07:28 Facing Death Daily 2:17:27 What Type of Body 2:30:38 Conquering the Sting of Death 2:46:33 Paul's Missionary Plans 2:53:41 Final Instructions & Parting Words 3:02:28 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 8-13. This lesson focuses on the Babylonian BBQ, knowledge or charity, liberty or stumblinblock, professional clergy, plowing in hope, glorying in the gospel, the Rock in the wilderness, temptation's escape route, the cup of communion, the Patriarchal Order, cultural constructs, man & woman, the Sacrament, spiritual gifts, the body of Christ, the pure love of Christ, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:10 The Babylonian BBQ 10:00 Knowledge or Charity 23:19 Liberty as a Stumblingblock 33:27 Sacrificing for a Brother or Sister 38:23 Professional Clergy or Lay Ministry 58:49 Muzzling the Ox or Plowing in Hope 1:08:26 Glorying in the Gospel 1:22:19 All Things to All Men 1:32:01 The Rock in the Wilderness 1:41:21 Temptation's Escape Route 1:58:01 The Cup of Communion 2:10:04 Avoiding Offense 2:20:23 Presiding & Patriarchy 2:43:13 Cultural Constructs or Eternal Commandments 2:49:58 Man & Woman in the Lord 3:04:18 Schisms & Sacraments 3:14:48 Christ's Institution of the Sacrament 3:26:36 Spiritual Gifts 3:40:10 One Body, Many Members 4:00:23 Charity Defined 4:16:57 The Superiority of Charity 4:31:45 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 1-7. This lesson focuses on challenges in Corinth, overcoming divisions, religious epistemology, intellectual arrogance, foolish or wise, knowing nothing, milk before meat, subcontractors, the body as a temple, the apostles, immorality, excommunication, suing the Saints, bodies as Temples, marital intimacy, celibacy, mixed-faith marriages, full-time ministry, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Corinthians 11:57 Paul's Salutation 18:22 Overcoming Divisions 28:28 Religious Epistemology 40:48 Intellectual Arrogance 48:40 The Foolishness of Preaching 56:10 Foolish or Wise 1:04:31 Determined to Know Nothing 1:20:19 Man's Wisdom or God's Power 1:32:16 Obtaining the Lord's Wisdom 1:46:06 Milk before Meat 2:05:36 Servants & subcontractors 2:15:48 Abiding as the Temple of God 2:23:27 Faithful & Humble Stewards 2:31:30 Apostles as Fools for Christ 2:36:34 Teachers or Parents 2:44:35 Immorality Among You 2:57:20 Excommunication 3:09:43 Suing the Saints 3:18:04 Sins to Repent of 3:28:26 Bodies as Temples 3:46:43 Marital Intimacy 3:59:48 Marriage or Celibacy 4:07:31 Mixed-Faith Marriage 4:21:07 Serving in Any Condition 4:27:13 Married to the Ministry 4:39:24 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Romans 7-16. This lesson focuses on sin & law, the natural man, separating sin from sinner, the tug of war within, children of God, foreordination, the love of God, hardened clay, zeal & knowledge, hearing the word, saving Israel, grafting branches, conformed or transformed, the powers that be, doubtful disputations, judgers & despisers, causing offense, unity in the faith, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:54 The Roman Road 15:01 Freed from the Law 24:41 Sin & Law 36:15 Natural Man vs. Spiritual Man 46:46 Separating Sin from Sinner 1:03:02 The Tug of War Within 1:14:05 O Wretched Man that I Am 1:20:00 The Law of the Spirit 1:30:57 Carnally Minded or Spiritually Minded 1:37:49 Children of God 1:50:55 Suffering, Groans, & Travail 1:58:57 Hope, Patience, & Prayer 2:06:19 All Things Working Together 2:14:08 Foreordained 2:23:22 The Love of God 2:29:20 Not All Israel Is of Israel 2:41:02 Predestination or Foreordination 2:50:16 Malleable or Hardened Clay 3:04:59 Zeal & Knowledge 3:14:13 Believing, Confessing, & Calling 3:25:59 Saving Israel 3:39:55 Grafting in the Branches 3:56:08 Conformed or Transformed 4:02:36 Gifts & Counsel 4:14:35 The Powers that Be 4:24:06 Doubtful Disputations 4:34:49 Judgers & Despisers 4:43:26 Making Peace or Causing Offense 5:04:34 Unity in the Faith 5:16:21 Paul's Missionary Labors 5:25:12 Salutations to the Saints 5:42:18 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Romans 1-6. This lesson focuses on the letters of Paul, contextualizing the Book of Romans, proving contraries, salutation, the Roman reputation, debts to pay, unashamed, living by faith, the slide toward sin, hating God, judging others, taking grace for granted, balancing justicy & mercy, faith & works, Jews or Gentiles, the advantage of oracles, the same sinking ship, broken chains & shut mouths, which side of the sidewalk, gift or debt, the example of Abraham, believing in hope, tribulation and experience, Christ's death & Christ's life, the abundant Atonement, baptismal as burial, two masters, and more.  0:00 Introduction 2:17 The Letters of Paul 14:53 The Book of Romans 24:08 Proving Contraries 39:18 Paul's Salutation 49:29 The Roman Reputation 55:22 Gifts to Share & Debts to Pay 1:01:09 Unashamed of the Gospel 1:09:30 The Just Shall Live by Faith 1:24:13 Justness or Faith 1:36:16 The Slide Toward Sin 1:39:26 Knowing the Creator through the Creation 1:48:23 Ignoring, Recreating, Avoiding, & Hating God 2:11:56 Judging Others 2:15:32 Taking Grace for Granted 2:25:21 Balancing Justice & Mercy, Faith & Works 2:31:57 Inside or Outside the Law 2:42:34 Jew or Gentile, Outward or Inward 2:55:21 The Advantage of Oracles 3:01:55 Unbelief Doesn't Change Truth 3:04:19 More Sin Does NOT mean More Grace 3:11:53 All in the Same Sinking Ship 3:18:27 Broken Chains & Shut Mouths 3:37:52 Christ as Propitiation 3:53:02 Grace or Law, Faith or Works 4:03:08 Which Side of the Sidewalk 4:11:15 Gift or Debt 4:21:47 The Example of Abraham 4:34:58 Against Hope Believed in Hope 4:43:56 Peace & Hope Despite Tribulation 4:50:20 Christ's Death & Christ's Life 4:54:58 The Atonement Abounding Over the Fall 5:01:54 Baptismal as Burial 5:12:32 Which Master We Serve 5:18:50 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 22-28. This lesson focuses on Paul's self-defense before the Jews, before Felix, and before Festus; understanding our opposers, seeing the light, a military escort, rhetorical accusations, Paul's self-defense before Agrippa, Christ's message to Paul, almost or altogether, Paul's voyage to Rome, rejecting prophetic counsel, Paul's saving faith, staying onboard the ship, the word not bound, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:59 Paul's Self-Defense before the Jews 10:45 Understanding Our Opposers 18:54 Seeing the Light 27:31 Another Vision of Jesus 34:51 The News Up in Arms 47:16 Paul Before the Sanhedrin 1:00:03 A Conspiracy & a Military Escort 1:15:28 A Rhetorical Accusation 1:31:17 Paul's Self-Defense before Felix 1:42:23 Felix Avoids the Issue 1:51:09 Paul before Festus 2:10:03 Paul's Self-Defense before Agrippa 2:21:30 Christ's Message to Paul 2:29:27 Almost or Altogether 2:42:00 Paul's Voyage to Rome 2:52:14 Rejecting Prophetic Counsel 3:04:48 Paul's Saving Faith 3:14:26 Stay Onboard the Ship 3:30:22 Unharmed by a Poisonous Serpent 3:36:13 Blessing & Being Blessed 3:43:52 Paul Preaches in Rome 3:59:29 The Word Not Bound 4:02:13 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 16-21 (discussing Paul's 2nd and 3rd missionary journeys). This lesson focuses on Timothy's part-member family, avoiding offence, following the Spirit, Lydia's conversion, priestcraft vs. priesthood, imprisonment & freedom, turning the world upside down, the philosophies of men, the unknown God, a God who winks, separating politics and religion, receiving the rest, receiving the Holy Ghost, the silversmiths of Ephesus, herd mentality, raising the dead, the apostasy, contradictory impressions, willingness to suffer, and more.  0:00 Introduction 3:41 Paul's Second Missionary Journey 6:19 Timothy's Part-Member Family 13:02 Lest We Should Offend 20:14 Building the Kingdom, Following the Spirit 29:06 Lydia's Conversion 34:11 Priestcraft vs. Priesthood 45:06 Which Side of the Bars 1:01:26 Turning the World Upside Down 1:19:46 Paul in Athens 1:30:53 The Philosophies of Men 1:42:38 To the Unknown God 1:56:14 A God Who Winks 2:09:19 Paul in Corinth 2:17:51 God's Reassurance to Missionaries 2:25:12 Separating Politics and Religion 2:37:57 Apollos Receiving the Rest 2:49:30 Receiving the Holy Ghost 2:59:46 True Power & Authority 3:14:30 Willing to Sacrifice or Standing to Lose 3:29:35 Mob Movements & Herd Mentality 3:47:31 Preaching the Gospel & Raising the Dead 3:55:35 Paul's Testimony to the Saints 4:08:52 Warning about Apostasy 4:19:41 Seemingly Contradictory Impressions 4:30:25 Paul's Willingness to Suffer 4:37:25 Trying to Reassure the Jews 4:44:43 Jews Outraged & Paul Endangered 4:54:09 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 10-15 (covering the conversion of Cornelius, the first missionary journey of Paul, and the Jerusalem Conference). This lesson focuses on Cornelius and Peter, wrestling with revelation, the shaping of Christianity, the martyrdom of James, the imprisonment of Peter, the death of Herod, Paul's first missionary journey, Elymas Barjesus, early returned missionaries, turning from Jew to Gentile, persecution & praise, stoning & spiritual strength, the Jerusalem Conference, disputations & deliberations, making compromises, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:21 Cornelius the Centurion 12:08 The Vision of Peter 21:00 Making Sense of the Message 35:03 Peter & Cornelius Finally Understand 47:25 Identity & Inclusivity 1:01:31 Explaining the Revelation at Home 1:16:11 Christianity Taking Shape 1:32:36 The Martyrdom of James & the Imprisonment of Peter 1:40:30 Peter Freed from Prison 1:55:36 The Death of Herod 2:03:01 Paul's First Missionary Journey 2:10:12 Elymas Barjesus 2:19:10 Mark Returns from the Mission 2:26:24 Paul Preaches in the Synagogues 2:38:49 Turning from the Jews to the Gentiles 2:56:20 Persecution 3:01:55 Praise 3:08:54 Purify, Protest, Point 3:18:24 Stoning & Spiritual Strength 3:26:30 The Jerusalem Conference 3:32:46 Disputations & Deliberations 3:39:31 Faith & Grace, or Obedience to Law 3:47:43 James Suggests a Compromise 4:00:37 Clarifying & Confirming the Lord's Will 4:15:33 A Second Missionary Journey 4:20:36 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 6-9. This lesson focuses on division & friction, calling the 7, Judaism & Christianity, blasphemy, Israelite history, Jesus as Joseph & Moses, Tabernacle & Temple, the martyrdom of Stephen, apostolic courage, Simon the Sorcerer, Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch, Saul on the Road to Damascus, the conversion of Saul, Peter and Aeneas, the raising of Tabitha, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Acts 4:10 Division & Friction 10:50 Serving Tables or Delegating Authority 20:33 Calling the Seven 27:18 Judaism to Christianity to the Restored Church 38:08 Charging Stephen with Blasphemy 48:08 Stephen's History Lesson 1:07:03 Jesus as Moses 1:28:08 Tabernacle & Temple 1:36:19 The Accusation 1:42:08 The Martyrdom of Stephen 1:53:31 Apostolic Courage 2:03:42 Scattering to Speed the Gathering 2:08:44 Simon the Sorcerer 2:20:48 Peter's Rebuke 2:29:50 Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch 2:42:32 A Teacher to Guide Him 2:50:59 Connecting Them to Christ 2:59:33 The Eunuch's Conversion 3:12:17 Saul on the Road to Damascus 3:32:05 The Conversion of Saul 3:56:46 Peter Heals Aeneas 3:59:20 The Raising of Tabitha 4:12:34 Newness of Life 4:17:44 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Acts 1-5. This lesson focuses on the Apostolic advantage, the Book of Acts, infallible proofs, the ascension, replacing Judas, the Day of Pentecost, the Gift of Tongues, situating yourself in scripture, crying repentance, consecration, healing the lame man, giving God the credit, times of refreshing, increasing persecution, explaining opposition, hypocrisy, the shadow of Peter, a prison break, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Acts 11:16 The Apostolic Advantage 21:27 Opening the Acts 27:37 Many Infallible Proofs 39:07 The Ascension 49:46 Filling the Vacancy in the Quorum 1:09:32 The Day of Pentecost 1:17:43 The Gift of Tongues 1:33:43 Peter Quotes Joel 1:45:05 Peter Cries Repentance 1:58:24 What Shall We Do 2:06:06 Conversion & Consecration 2:18:35 Healing the Lame Man 2:34:56 Giving God the Credit 2:50:55 Times of Refreshing 3:06:04 Establishing Identity 3:13:25 Persecution Increases 3:23:33 Boldness Unbowed 3:31:20 Explaining Opposition 3:37:23 Consecration 3:44:22 Fatal Hypocrisy 3:55:37 The Shadow of Peter 4:00:19 Prison Break & Further Threats 4:10:10 Time Will Tell 4:15:35 Worthy to Suffer Shame for His Name 4:22:01 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20-21, discussing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This lesson focuses on rolling the stone away, banishing fear, seeking the living, horizontal testimony versus vertical witness, bribing the soldiers, Peter & John, Mary Magdalene, Doubting Thomas, the road to Emmaus, a Christ-centered Old Testament, abiding with Christ, a physical resurrection, the Great Commission, going fishing, feeding sheep, following Christ, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:39 From Calvary to the Empty Tomb 14:21 Rolling the Stone Away 24:23 Nothing to Fear 30:49 Seeking the Living Among the Dead 39:08 Horizontal Testimony & Vertical Witness 50:34 Bribing the Soldiers to Lie 1:03:30 Doubting the Testimony of Others 1:10:08 Peter & John at the Sepulcher 1:23:17 Mary Magdalene 1:38:54 Doubting Thomas 2:04:08 Faith or Doubt 2:18:17 The Road to Emmaus 2:26:39 Losing Faith 2:31:15 A Christ-Centered Old Testament 2:36:35 Abide with Us 2:41:31 A Physical Resurrection 2:47:51 The Scriptures & the Temple 2:55:25 The Great Commission 3:01:33 Going Fishing 3:14:37 Feed My Sheep 3:21:19 Follow Me in Life & in Death 3:31:32 Room for the Word 3:34:52 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, and John 19 (discussing the Crucifixion of Christ). This lesson focuses on viewing Christ's death, asking your owon questions, what is Truth, Pilate & Herod, Barabbas, the scourging, washing his hands, carrying the cross, daughters of Jerusalem, crucifixion, forgiveness, mocking, the two thieves, Mary & John, feeling forsaken, Elias, parting the veil, the centurion, blood & water, Joseph of Arimathaea, "my preparations," and more. 0:00 Introduction 6:29 To View His Death 17:37 Bringing Jesus to Pilate 30:14 Asking Your Own Questions 40:20 What Is Truth 49:05 Pilate & Herod 1:01:41 Releasing Barabbas 1:18:45 Clamoring for Crucifixion 1:24:36 The Scourging 1:41:36 Behold the Man 1:46:40 Power to Live & Power to Die 1:58:59 Washing His Hands 2:04:27 Carrying the Cross 2:12:30 Daughters of Jerusalem 2:22:32 Going to Golgotha 2:29:54 Defending Jesus 2:35:50 Crucifixion 2:47:54 King of the Jews 2:52:05 Father Forgive Them 2:59:20 Mocking Jesus on the Cross 3:07:57 To the Thief 3:15:26 Mary & John 3:24:58 Feeling Forsaken 3:39:39 I Thirst 3:44:41 It Is Finished 3:51:39 Tearing the Veil 3:58:13 The Centurion 4:03:37 Blood & Water 4:19:52 Pierced but Not Broken 4:22:00 Joseph of Arimathaea 4:33:19 Substitionary Atonement 4:38:01 Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, & Others 4:48:42 My Preparations 4:54:47 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Luke 22 and John 18 (covering the prophecy of Peter's denial, Christ's suffering in Gethsemane, Judas's betrayal, and Peter's denials). This lesson focuses on overconfidence, conversion, swords, exceeding sorrow, willing spirits and weak flesh, sore amazed, Abba, a strengthening angel and drops of blood, the brook Cedron, betrayal, Lion & Lamb, the severed ear, accepting His fate, judging Judas, the field of blood, Caiaphas' palace, bitter tears, judging Peter, and more. 0:00 Introduction 10:01 Peter's Denials Prophesied 24:49 When Converted, Strengthen Others 35:22 Two Swords 41:10 Matthew's Account of Gethsemane 48:21 Exceeding Sorrowful 1:06:02 Willing Spirit but Weak Flesh 1:21:40 Mark's Account--Sore Amazed 1:34:16 Abba, Father 1:43:38 Luke's Account--A Strengthening Angel 1:52:35 Bleeding from Every Pore 2:12:33 John's Account--the Brook Cedron 2:26:34 The Betrayal 2:40:33 Jesus as Lamb & Lion 2:46:37 The Severed Ear 2:57:07 Accepting His Fate 3:09:30 Judging Judas 3:26:13 The Field of Blood 3:32:39 Jesus Before Annas 3:41:45 Peter at Caiaphas' Palace 3:50:03 Jesus Before Caiaphas 4:00:25 Peter's Denials 4:12:26 Judging Peter 4:25:49 A Last Look at Gethsemane 4:31:51 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of John 14-17. This lesson focuses on the Farewell Discourse, comforting others, the Way the Truth and the Life, the Father & the Son, Love & Obedience, another Comforter, the Lord's Peace, the True Vine, Abiding in Christ, the Spirit of Truth, from Sorrow to Joy, Overcoming the World, the Intercessory Prayer, Knowing God, Glory & Gifts, In the World but Not of the World, Becoming One, Trinitarianism, God's Love, and more. 0:00 Introduction 10:29 Comforting Others 18:13 The Way, the Truth, & the Life 41:18 The Father & the Son 46:58 Greater Works 53:48 Love & Obedience 1:00:27 Another Comforter 1:14:46 Calling & Election Made Sure 1:30:28 Remembering 1:34:21 The Lord's Peace 1:38:53 Rejoicing for Jesus 1:44:30 The True Vine 1:50:22 Abide in Me 2:00:38 Greater Love Hath No Man 2:04:34 Chosen to Bring Forth Fruit 2:11:09 Hated Without a Cause 2:19:39 The Spirit of Truth 2:26:20 Thinking You Are Doing God a Favor 2:32:40 A Comforter to Take the Place of Christ 2:41:19 Guided into All Truth 2:48:52 From Sorrow to Joy 3:08:18 Overcoming the World 3:17:54 The Intercessory Prayer 3:23:55 Knowing God 3:31:20 Glory & Gifts 3:36:12 Prayer for the Apostles 3:44:06 In the World But Not of the World 3:58:46 Becoming One 4:08:00 Perfect in One, One in Glory 4:14:31 Trinitarianism 4:20:48 Knowing the Lord of Love 4:32:15 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of the Last Supper in Matthew 26; Mark 14; and John 13. This lesson focuses on the plot against Jesus, a pound of spikenard, pragmatism and pietism, temple building or humanitarian aid, Judas arranging the betrayal, preparing for Passover, the upper room, arguing over preeminence, washing the Apostles' feet, breaking bread & lifting heels, Is it I?, the Second Coming Sacrament Meeting, a New Testament in Body & Blood, the Sacrament Bread, the Sacrament Wine, the Savior's Love, Spotting a True Disciple, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:10 Plotting Jesus' Death 13:26 Mary Anoints Jesus 29:52 The Price of Spikenard 40:09 To What Purpose Is this Waste 48:48 Temple Building or Humanitarian Aid 57:50 Let Her Alone 1:10:58 She Hath Done What She Could 1:20:46 Judas Agreeing to Betray Jesus 1:32:54 Preparing for the Passover 1:40:17 Large, Upper, Furnished, Prepared 1:50:42 The Last Supper & Double Desire 2:03:35 Arguing Over Preeminence 2:11:41 Washing the Apostles' Feet 2:26:51 Peter Overswinging the Pendulum 2:43:11 Breaking Bread & Lifting Heels 2:56:02 Prophesying the Betrayal 3:05:39 Lord, Is It I 3:18:38 Judas Departs 3:23:19 Last Supper to Second Coming Sacrament Meeting 3:35:50 A New Testament in Body & Blood 3:46:29 The Sacrament Bread 3:53:21 The Sacrament Wine 4:00:06 Love As the Savior Loved 4:10:32 Spotting a True Disciple 4:22:51 Singing a Hymn 4:30:36 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith--Matthew; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; and Luke 21, which covers the Savior's teachings on the Second Coming. This lesson focuses on pre- or post-millennialism, the Immediately Test, not knowing the due date, slackness or longsuffering, baptism of fire and blood, division and separation, discerning the time, Noath's Ark & Lot's Wife, gathering to the body, the widow's mite, weeping over Jerusalem, days of deception, the Abomination of Desolation, fleeing to the mountains, shortening the days, not being troubled, deserts & secret chambers, signs of the times, the 10 Virgins, the Talents, the Sheep & Goats, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:27 Pre- or Post-Millennialism 14:57 Opening Immediately 24:43 The Master Serves the Servant 32:34 Not Knowing the Due Date 41:36 Which Watch 51:08 Delaying Due to Slackness or Longsuffering 1:05:07 Bbaptism of Fire & Blood 1:12:37 Division & Separation 1:20:27 Discerning the Time 1:26:50 The Coming Kingdom--Visible or Invisible 1:37:23 Noah's Ark & Lot's Wife 1:46:24 Gathering to the Body 1:53:18 The Widow's Mite 2:10:37 Weeping Over Jerusalem 2:19:22 But Ye Would Not 2:39:12 Joseph Smith--Matthew 2:51:15 A Day of Deception 3:05:21 The Abomination of Desolation 3:12:32 Flee to the Mountains 3:25:56 Shortening the Days 3:33:28 The Elect According to the Covenant 3:42:04 Be Not Troubled 3:48:56 I Have Told You Before 3:53:44 Deserts & Secret Chambers 3:59:59 Signs of the Times 4:11:46 Treasuring Up the Word 4:15:03 The Day and the Hour 4:27:09 The Parable of the 10 Virgins 4:42:35 The Parable of the Talents 5:05:38 The Parable of the Sheep & Goats 5:15:56 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; and John 12. This lesson focuses on Zacchaeus, reputation vs. reality, the Triumphal Entry, the Hosanna Shout, cursing the fig tree, cleansing the temple, questions about authority, the Parable of the Two Sons, the Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen, the Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son, the wedding garment, render unto Caesar, marriage in heaven, the two great commandments, chastening the hypocrites, blind guides & weightier matters, wanting to see Jesus, and more. 0:00 Introduction 9:41 Zacchaeus 20:41 Reputation vs. Reality 34:31 The Influence of Lazarus 41:49 Preparing for the Triumphal Entry 58:37 The Crowds in Jerusalem 1:06:49 The Triumphal Entry 1:16:10 The Hosanna Shout 1:31:02 Cursing the Fig Tree 1:41:12 Cleansing the Temple 1:53:20 A Den of Thieves 1:59:50 Aftermath of the Cleansing 2:14:39 Questions of Authority 2:23:38 Parable of the Two Sons 2:31:14 Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen 2:57:44 Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son 3:14:44 The Wedding Garment 3:24:40 Render unto Caesar 3:34:20 Marriage in Heaven 3:55:57 God of the Living 3:59:32 The Two Great Commandments 4:21:06 What Think Ye of Christ 4:25:18 Moses' Seat 4:37:17 Scribes, Pharisees, Hypocrites 4:48:01 Blind Guides & Weightier Matters 5:00:04 Outer vs. Inner 5:14:58 Wanting to See Jesus 5:21:22 Jesus Speaks of His Own Death 5:36:45 Believing or Disbelieving 5:45:41 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; and Luke 18. This lesson focuses on black and white thinking, marriage and divorce, married or single, eunuchs born or made, suffer the children, the Rich Young Ruler, camels and needles, the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, feeling cheated, the Parable of the Birthday Party, the bitter cup and the bloody baptism, servant leadership, blind Bartimaeus, the Parable of the Importunate Widow, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, the Fool's Prayer, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:27 Black & White Thinking 10:16 Marriage & Divorce 19:11 A Bill of DIvorcement 32:37 Better Married or Single 43:58 God Putting Asunder 46:43 Eunuchs Born or Eunuchs Made 1:07:43 Eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven's Sake 1:18:31 Suffer the Children 1:28:11 The Rich Young Ruler 1:45:55 A Camel through the Eye of a Needle 1:56:08 What's In it For Us 2:07:10 Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 2:19:13 Feeling Cheated 2:27:14 The Parable of the Birthday Party 2:37:30 Aspiring to the Throne 2:47:06 The Bitter Cup & the Bloody Baptism 2:56:52 Servant Leadership 3:01:41 Healing Blind Bartimeaus 3:14:13 The Parable of the Importunate Widow 3:25:27 Will He Find Faith 3:33:45 The Parable of the Pharisee & the Publican 3:46:06 The Fool's Prayer 3:50:24 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Luke 12-17 and John 11. This lesson focuses on covetousness, the Rich Fool, broken hoses & old bags, best seats, counting the cost, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, the Prodigal Son, the Unjust Steward, the Lazarus and the Rich Man, faith to forgive, the 10 lepers, divine restraint, different ways of mourning, preventative or restorative medicine, the raising of Lazarus, and more. 0:00 Introduction 6:03 The Leaven of Hypocrisy 18:13 Beware of Covetousness 23:48 The Parable of the Rich Fool 35:55 The Parable of the Broken Hose 43:03 Bags that Wax Not Old 56:13 The Best Seat in the House 1:13:59 Count the Cost 1:28:43 The Lost Sheep 1:39:29 The Lost Coin 1:45:02 The Prodigal Son 2:02:13 The Turning Point 2:18:05 The Elder Brother 2:30:52 More Joy in Heaven 2:41:30 Stages of Faith 2:47:00 The Parable of the Unjust Steward 2:57:33 The Steward's Redeeming Features 3:08:36 Trusting in Scripture but Missing the Point 3:15:33 The Parable of Lazarus & the Rich Man 3:34:20 Faith to Forgive 3:51:07 The 10 Lepers 4:08:36 Divine Love & Divine Restraint 4:17:07 Confusion and Courage 4:25:04 Mary & Martha in Mourning 4:34:48 Preventative or Restorative Medicine 4:46:01 Divine Tears & Divine Power 4:55:35 Reactions to the Raising 5:04:26 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of John 7-10. This lesson focuses on opposition and disbelief, the Father's doctrine, plotting Jesus's death, apophatic theology, living water, the woman taken in adultery, proving contraries, "Who's Your Daddy?" the man born blind, the works of God, light and sight, denying and rationalizing miracles, fear or courage, seeing Jesus, entering through the door, the Good Shepherd, children of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:48 Opposition & Disbelief 18:53 The Father's Doctrine 29:41 Plotting Jesus's Death 41:17 Apophatic Theology 54:42 Rivers of Living Water 1:03:32 Divided Reactions to Jesus 1:14:31 The Woman Taken in Adultery 1:21:09 Proving Contraries 1:34:42 Casting the First Stone 1:43:02 Justice & Mercy 1:54:07 The Light of the World & the Law of Witnesses 2:02:32 The Son of the Father 2:15:03 Who's Your Daddy? 2:27:16 Before Abraham Was 2:38:13 The Man Born Blind 2:45:08 The Works of God Made Manifest 2:55:24 Giving Light & Sight 3:03:09 Denying the Miracle 3:16:52 Fear or Courage 3:32:58 Seeing Jesus 3:38:36 Entering through the Door 3:51:02 The Good Shepherd 3:58:23 Another Division over Jesus 4:04:24 Children of God 4:15:56 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 18 and Luke 10 (covering the parables of the Unmerciful Servant and the Good Samaritan). This lesson focuses on the G.O.A.T., little children, offenders and millstones, cutting off hands & plucking out eyes, regaining a trespassing brother, 7 X 70, the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, controlling our emotions, sending the Seventy, the Good Samaritan, the Cotton Patch Bible, Martha & Mary, and more.  0:00 Introduction 1:35 The G.O.A.T. & the 4 C's 9:36 The Example of Little Children 21:42 Not Against Us is For Us 30:11 Offenders of Little Ones 47:44 Cutting Off Hands & Plucking Out Eyes 1:06:06 Looking for the Lost or the Little 1:13:08 Regaining a Trespassing Brother 1:22:04 7 X 70 1:27:12 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant 1:40:12 Demanding Justice of Others 1:51:58 Samaritans Reject Jesus 2:01:49 Controlling Our Emotions 2:06:43 Sending the Seventy 2:18:40 The Lawyer Tempting Jesus 2:24:54 The Parable of the Good Samaritan 2:37:49 The Cotton Patch Bible 2:45:45 The Parable & the Plan 2:52:58 Martha & Mary 3:02:19 That Good Part 3:12:01 Needing both Marys and Marthas 3:20:37 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 15-17, and Mark 7-9, covering the healing of the daughter of the Canaanite woman, Peter's testimony at Caesarea Philippi, the Transfiguration of Christ, and the healing of the son of the desperate father). This lesson focuses on tradition or commandment, mouth or heart, ignoring and rejecting, healing the deaf and dumb, the leaven of the Pharisees, a miracle in stages, rock and keys, rebuking Satan, taking up the cross, transfiguration, Moses & Elias, faith and doubt, prayer and fasting, lest we should offend, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Tradition vs. Commandment 18:03 Gifts to God at the Expense of Neighbor 26:03 Mouth or Heart 39:52 A Woman of Canaan 48:06 Ignoring & Rejecting the Woman 57:11 Truth, Lord 1:10:50 Healing the Deaf and Dumb 1:18:28 Feeding the 4000 1:24:19 The Leaven of the Pharisees 1:38:55 A Miracle in Stages 1:52:08 Whom Say Ye That I Am 1:59:28 The Rock to Build Upon 2:17:13 Get Thee Behind Me, Satan 2:26:26 Take Up the Cross 2:39:15 The Transfiguration of Christ 2:48:23 Moses and Elias 2:59:50 Peter, James, & John 3:08:24 Significance of the Transfiguration 3:20:09 A Father in Desperate Need 3:29:42 If Thou Canst Do Anything 3:34:15 The Tug-of-War of Faith and Doubt 3:43:44 Healed through Faith, Prayer, & Fasting 3:53:22 Lest We Should Offend 4:17:54 Conclusion

An Easter message linking the days of Holy Week to the elements of the Doctrine of Christ. 0:00 Introduction 2:57 Elevating Easter 5:48 Easter & the Doctrine of Christ 8:26 The Gospel in the Book of Mormon 13:29 Christ's Part in the Gospel 24:08 Palm Sunday's Faith 26:20 Monday's Repentance 28:36 Tuesday's Teachings 33:18 Wednesday's Rest 37:20 Thursday's Baptism & Holy Ghost 41:33 Friday's Endurance to the End 43:38 Saturday's Work for the Dead 46:48 Easter Sunday's New Beginning 50:42 The Doctrine of Christ in 2 Nephi 31 55:57 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 14, and John 5-6 (the healing at the pool of Bethesda the death of John the Baptist, feeding the 5000, walking on water, and the Bread of Life discourse). This lesson focuses on the moving of the water, hope against hope, like Father like Son, Greater Works, degrees of glory, calling the witnesses, Herod and John, fear of man, good news and bad news, compassion fatigue, loaves and fishes, watching as we row, sinking and rising, catching a fish or teaching to fish, the bread of life, hard sayings, drink or die, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:44 The Pool of Bethesda 11:44 The Moving of the Water 15:57 The Man at the Pool 24:21 Another Sabbath Controversy 35:10 Like Father like Son 40:07 Greater Works 46:01 Work for the Dead 54:05 Degrees of Glory & the JST 1:02:59 Calling the Witnesses to the Stand 1:11:47 Scriptural Witness 1:25:53 Confusion over Jesus & John 1:30:28 Herod & John the Baptist 1:38:54 Herod's Fear of Man 1:47:56 The Martyrdom of John 1:54:58 The News Reaches Jesus 1:57:35 Withdrawing to Mourn 2:03:57 Compassion Fatigue 2:10:25 Multiplying Compassion 2:18:22 Send Them Away 2:27:41 Whence Shall We Buy Bread 2:38:45 5 Loaves & 2 Fishes 2:43:07 Blessing the Bread 2:56:18 Other Lessons from the Loaves 3:04:00 Wanting to Crown Him King 3:08:50 Another Storm at Sea 3:15:21 Walking On the Water 3:24:54 Peter Walks on Water 3:33:24 Peter Starts to Sink 3:41:20 Back in the Boat 3:48:33 Setting Up the Sermon 3:54:36 Catching Fish or Teaching to Fish 4:05:56 The Bread of Life 4:14:01 Flesh as Bread, Blood as Water 4:19:05 Hard Sayings 4:31:25 To Whom Shall We Go 4:43:02 Drink or Die 4:46:13 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 13, and Luke 8 and 13 (this part will cover the Parable of the Sower). This lesson focuses on teaching through parables, ears to hear, wayside soil, stony ground, thorny ground, good soil, satan's strategies, God as the Gardener, the seed growing secretly, prophecies of the Gathering, the Wheat & Tares, the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Treasure, the Pearl of Great Price, the Gospel Net, the Householder, the Barren Fig Tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 9:22 The Parable of the Sower 12:50 Those with Ears to Hear 18:59 Why Parables 36:15 Explaining the Parable 44:43 Wayside Soil 49:03 Stony Ground 1:03:52 Thorny Ground 1:09:31 Good Ground 1:16:29 Satan's Strategies 1:28:06 God as the Gardener 1:38:52 Alma 32 1:46:57 The Seed Growing in Secret 1:51:18 Prophecies of the Gathering 2:03:42 The Wheat & Tares 2:10:53 Gathering Out the Wheat 2:21:44 The Mustard Seed 2:31:37 The Leaven 2:36:31 Explaining the Wheat & Tares 2:44:41 The Treasure & the Pearl 2:52:45 The Parable of the Gospel Net 2:57:55 The Householder 3:04:57 Suffering and Sin 3:10:28 The Barren Fig Tree 3:13:34 Healing the Crippled Woman 3:20:05 Misunderstanding the Sabbath 3:24:20 Who Will Be Saved 3:30:29 Jesus' Three Days 3:34:48 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 11-12, and Luke 11. This lesson focuses on sending people to Jesus, John the Baptist as "more than a prophet," playing religion, much required, trusting the Father, rest for the heavy laden, the two-sided handcart, gleaning grain, scriptural precedents, the Sabbath made for man, the withered hand, bruised reeds, a house divided, with me or against me, sign seeking, the family of Christ, and more. 0:00 Introduction 8:22 Sending People to Jesus 26:08 Shaken Reeds & Soft Raiment 33:57 More than a Prophet 40:55 Responding to John's Message 49:29 Playing Religion 55:52 Much Given, Much Required 1:02:14 Trusting the Father & Revealing Him 1:07:51 Rest for the Heavy Laden 1:16:20 Seeing the Father through the Son 1:21:30 The Two-Sided Handcart 1:30:47 Gleaning Grain on the Sabbath 1:37:10 Scriptural Precedents 1:45:41 The Sabbath Was Made for Man 1:54:16 Healing the Withered Hand 2:06:23 Bruised Reeds & Smoking Flax 2:14:01 A House Divided Against Itself 2:20:17 With Me or Against Me 2:26:04 Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost 2:34:44 The Family of Christ 2:38:58 Sign Seeking 2:44:02 Empty, Swept, and Garnished 2:51:53 The Mother of the Lord 2:54:18 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 8-10, Mark 5, and Luke 9 (covering the raising of the daughter of Jairus, the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, and the calling and instructing of the Twelve Apostles). This lesson focuses on glad tidings, certain women, a 911 call, an issue of blood, the hem of His garment, emotional roller coasters, touching Christ, making the impossible possible, blind eyes & a dumb mouth, calling and qualifying, wise as serpents & harmless as doves, taking no thought, preparing for persecution, perceptions of prophets, don't look back, and more. 0:00 Introduction 6:40 Glad Tidings of the Kingdom 10:09 Certain Women 14:50 Jairus's 911 Call 22:38 The Woman with the Issue of Blood 31:40 Nothing Bettered, Only Worse 35:19 The Hem of His Garment 40:30 The Emotional Roller Coaster 47:59 Who Touched Me? 57:36 Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole 1:03:58 Be Not Afraid, Only Believe 1:11:35 Raising the Daughter of Jairus 1:18:59 Faith to Make the Impossible Possible 1:29:35 Blind Eyes & a Dumb Mouth 1:38:06 Sheep without a Shepherd 1:41:33 Context for the Call 1:55:03 The Original Twelve Apostles 2:03:01 Instructions to the Twelve 2:13:01 Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves 2:17:09 Take No Thought Beforehand 2:21:25 Prepare for Persecution 2:33:05 Confessing Christ at All Costs 2:38:59 Perceiving Prophets as Prophets 2:45:41 Don't Look Back 2:50:27 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 8, Mark 2-4, and Luke 7, covering the miracles involving the leper, the centurion's servant, Peter's mother-in-law, the storm at sea, the legion of devils, the man with the palsy, the son of the widow of Nain, and the woman who anointed the Savior's feet). This lesson focuses on braving the multitudes, questioning power or permission, the cleansing ritual, the Messianic secret, giving God His marching orders, the demands of discipleship, letting Jesus sleep, home & friends, physical and spiritual healing, the calling of Matthew, eating with publicans and sinners, to fast or to feast, new wine in old bottles, passing judgment, the most love and the most forgiveness, and more.  0:00 Introduction 8:47 Cleansing the Leper 13:53 Braving the Multitudes 17:37 Questioning Power or Permission 28:02 The Cleansing Ritual 43:00 Keeping the Messianic Secret 46:04 Healing the Centurion's Servant 52:51 Giving God His Marching Orders 1:03:27 Healing Peter's Mother-in-Law 1:08:35 The Demands of Discipleship 1:19:39 Let the Dead Bury their Dead 1:24:52 The Storm at Sea 1:31:18 Letting Jesus Sleep 1:43:12 A Legion of Devils 1:57:13 Naming Legion & Casting Him Out 2:11:39 Go Home to Thy Friends  

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 6-7 (the second half of the Sermon on the Mount). This lesson focuses on reciprocity & generosity, going past perfection, purifying our motives, the Lord's Prayer, treasures in heaven, overanxiety, seeking the kingdom of God, judging others, motes & beams, pearls & swine, stones & bread, wide gates & narrow ways, rock & sand, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Temple Changes 9:27 Reciprocity or Generosity 20:41 The Golden Rule 27:23 Going Past Perfection 29:19 Serving to Be Seen 42:15 Praying to Be Heard 53:35 The Lord's Prayer 1:16:41 Fasting 1:18:27 Treasures in Heaven & the Light of the Eye 1:23:53 No Man Can Serve Two Masters 1:30:54 Overanxiety 1:41:29 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God 1:46:41 Judging Others 1:55:41 Motes & Beams 2:03:23 Pearls Before Swine 2:11:17 Ask & Ye Shall Receive 2:18:31 Stones or Bread 2:27:51 Wide Gates or the Narrow Way 2:30:05 By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them 2:38:54 Words, Deeds, or Relationships 2:45:23 Building on Rock or Sand 2:56:52 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 5, the first chapter of the famous "Sermon on the Mount." This lesson focuses on being perfected in Christ, the mount or the plain, preparing for His preaching, getting set, poor in spirit, mourning and meekness, hunger and thirst, mercy and purity, peacemaking and persecution, salt and light, to destroy or fulfill, exceeding the Pharisees, anger management, adultery & lust, marriage & divorce, honesty & integrity, perfection pending, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:13 Teaching the Savior's Sermon 9:08 Perfect or Perfected 17:08 Matthew or Luke, Mount or Plain 22:11 Preparing for His Preaching 28:44 Jesus Gets Set for His Sermon 37:58 The Beatitudes, Founded on Faith 41:13 Poor in Spirit 45:07 Mourning & Comfort 49:07 Meekness 52:58 Hunger & Thirst 59:15 Mercy, Purity, & Peacemaking 1:04:09 Persecuted for the Savior's Sake 1:12:20 The Beatitudes as Cumulative Crescendo 1:17:55 Woes to the Well-Off 1:25:54 Salt & Light 1:40:58 Destroy or Fulfill 1:55:00 Exceeding the Pharisees 2:03:18 The Antitheses 2:07:52 Anger Management 2:21:46 The Two Great Commandments 2:31:56 Agreeing with Your Adversary 2:39:39 Adultery & Lust 2:54:20 Marriage & Divorce 3:02:20 Honesty & Integrity 3:11:00 Reciprocity 3:16:43 Love Your Enemies 3:28:10 Perfection Pending 3:33:50 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of John 2-4 (which includes the stories of Jesus changing water to wine, the visit of Nicodemus, and Christ's conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well). This lesson focuses on the marriage at Cana, filling the waterpots, faith precedes the miracle, multiplying our joy, cleansing the Temple, being born again, catching the wind, understanding symbolism, ascending or descending, God's love for the world, John decreasing and Jesus increasing, Jews and Samaritans, gifts to give, deep wells and living water, where or how we worship, spirit and truth, fields to harvest, the healing of the nobleman's son, and more.  0:00 Introduction 2:27 The Grand Inquisitor 11:34 John 2-4 and The Chosen 14:59 The Marriage at Cana 19:46 Mary's Plea 25:40 Filling the Waterpots 34:06 Water to Wine 37:55 Faith Precedes the Miracle 41:34 Lessons from the Miracle 47:39 Multiplying Our Joy 53:40 Cleansing the Temple 1:07:10 Zeal and Authority 1:16:44 Nicodemus 1:23:20 Born Again 1:28:31 Catching the Wind 1:32:52 Great Expectations 1:38:30 Understanding Symbolism 1:45:57 Ascending or Descending Wisdom 1:52:10 For God So Loved the World 2:07:19 John Decreasing, Jesus Increasing 2:18:33 Receiving a Testimony of Christ 2:27:03 Jesus & His Disciples Baptize 2:32:33 Passing through Samaria 2:37:41 The Woman at the Well 2:44:13 Literary Foils 2:47:15 Jesus, Samaritans, & Gifts to Give 2:55:46 Deep Wells & Living Water 3:05:56 A Call to Share & a Call to Repent 3:13:33 Where or How We Worship 3:24:56 In Spirit and in Truth 3:35:32 Jesus Reveals His Identity 3:40:59 Leaving Her Waterpot 3:45:11 Meat to Eat & Fields to Harvest 3:55:10 Gaining Our Own Testimony 4:00:00 Healing the Nobleman's Son 4:05:08 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 4 and Luke 4-5 (Christ is tempted and His ministry begins). This lesson focuses on the authority of John the Baptist, the mission of the Messiah, the timing of temptation, fasting, stones to bread, pride going before the fall, the kingdoms of the earth, types of temptation, Christ's Messianic announcement, fighting words, fishers of men, filling the nets, Peter's guilt gap, preaching with power, staying or spreading, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:32 The Authority of John the Baptist 16:41 The Mission Call of the Messiah 30:31 The Timing of Temptation 37:50 Fasting in the Wilderness 47:02 Temptation #1 - Stones to Bread 55:16 Not by Bread Alone 1:02:37 Temptation #2 - Leap from the Temple 1:10:21 Temptation #3 - Worldly Kingdoms 1:21:58 The Final Victory (for now) 1:32:43 The Three Types of Temptation 1:44:18 Jesus in the Synagogue of Nazareth 1:50:38 Jesus Quotes Isaiah 61 1:57:57 Christ's Messianic Announcement 2:06:37 A Prophet in His Own Country 2:12:31 Fighting Words 2:21:34 Shining Light in Darkness 2:27:29 Fishers of Men 2:34:26 Filling the Nets 2:43:10 Simon Peter's Guilt Gap 2:47:08 Leaving Full Nets 2:52:15 Preaching with Power, Not as the Scribes 3:06:07 Casting Out Devils & Healing the Sick 3:15:07 Staying or Spreading 3:22:39 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 3, Mark 1, and Luke 3, which recount the ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus Christ. This lesson focuses on the Gospel of Mark, John the Baptist in the wilderness, preaching repentance, locusts and wild honey, a generation of vipers, stones unto Abraham, the axe and the fan, the Jordan River, the condescension of Christ, fulfilling all righteousness, teaching children about baptism, Luke's genealogy of Jesus, up and down the 4th Article of Faith, and more.  0:00 Introduction 4:23 Unshaken Saints on Instagram 8:39 The Book of Mark 30:24 The Beginning of the Gospel 35:27 Preaching Repentance in the Wilderness 42:11 Urgency in Preparation 47:39 Locusts, Honey, Camel Hair, and Leather 57:17 A Generation of Vipers 1:08:26 Fruits of Repentance & Stones unto Abraham 1:13:39 The Axe at the Root 1:15:19 Counsel to the Repentant 1:28:08 Activism or the Doctrine of Christ 1:33:30 One Mightier than I 1:36:59 Winnowing the Wheat 1:47:34 The Baptism of Jesus 1:54:29 The Jordan River 2:00:51 The Condescension of Christ 2:10:07 Thus it Becometh Us 2:14:42 To Fulfill All Righteousness 2:24:15 Covenant, Experience, Relationship 2:28:58 Teaching Children about Baptism 2:39:29 The Baptism and Its Aftermath 2:42:27 Luke's Genealogy of Jesus 2:57:42 Up and Down the 4th Article of Faith 3:04:55 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of John 1. This lesson focuses on the Gospel of John, pit or pedestal, the Logos, Life & Light, John the Baptist, the Word made flesh, grace for grace, the identity of John the Baptist, preparing the way of the Lord, receiving the Holy Ghost, calling disciples, Andrew & Peter, Philip & Nathanael, under the fig tree, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:28 The Jesus of the Gospels 3:44 The Gospel of John 7:58 Pit or Pedestal 10:49 Authorship, Audience, Aim 15:55 Characteristics of the Book of John 21:42 Miracles & I Am Statements 26:52 In the Beginning Was the Word 40:25 Logos 46:57 The Joseph Smith Translation 55:41 Christ of Creation & Lord of Life & Light 1:08:01 John the Baptist 1:11:41 Becoming the Children of God 1:19:25 The Word Made Flesh 1:30:41 Grace for Grace 1:42:45 Law, Grace, & Truth 1:49:43 The Identity of John the Baptist 1:58:41 Preparing the Way of the Lord 2:07:52 Lamb & Dove, Descend & Abide 2:12:50 Receive the Holy Ghost 2:18:03 Disciples of John become Disciples of Jesus 2:22:43 Come and See 2:27:08 Andrew & Peter 2:36:25 Philip Called to Follow 2:40:54 An Israelite without Guile 2:49:44 Called from Under the Fig Tree 2:52:28 Greater Things than These 2:54:36 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 2 and Luke 2, which together tell the Christmas story. This lesson focuses on waking the Baby, Matthew vs. Luke, registering in Bethlehem, no room for Jesus, the shepherds' faith, swaddling clothes, Mother Mary, circumcision & purification, Simeon, Anna, Jesus baby blessing, Herod the Great, seeking sincerely, the Star of Bethlehem, the gifts of the wise men, revelations & stewardships, the massacre of the innocents, questions & answers, tarrying in Jerusalem, growing up in God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:25 Waking the Baby 8:59 Matthew vs. Luke 13:19 Registered in Bethlehem 18:55 No Room for Jesus 31:18 Shepherds in the Fields 38:55 Savior, Christ, & Lord 41:58 Swaddling Clothes 47:41 The Heavenly Host & the Shepherds' Faith 54:05 Contemplative Mother Mary 56:55 Circumcision & Purification 1:08:40 Simeon the Spiritual 1:18:37 Jesus's Baby Blessing 1:22:59 Anna the Enduring 1:31:25 Matthew's Nativity Scene 1:36:44 Herod the Great 1:44:44 O Little Town of Bethlehem 1:49:44 Seeking Sincerely 1:53:39 Star of Bethlehem 1:59:06 Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh 2:09:06 Revelations & Stewardships 2:14:01 Time in Egypt 2:18:36 The Massacre of the Innocents 2:26:58 Returning the Branch to Nazareth 2:34:07 Jesus Grows Up 2:41:26 Tarrying Behind in Jerusalem 2:49:57 Questions & Answers 2:56:13 Seeking Jesus 3:05:44 About His Father's Business 3:09:07 Continuing Condescension 3:12:01 Growing Up in God 3:24:00 Conclusion

A verse-by-verse study of Matthew 1 and Luke 1, along with an explanation of the audiences and approaches of the four Gospel writers. This lesson focuses on the four Gospels, the genealogy of Jesus, women in the Savior's family tree, the Davidic dynasty, Joseph of Nazareth, the fulfillment of prophecy, Zacharias & Elisabeth, the mission of John the Baptist, doubt and becoming dumb, the Annunciation, the Magnificat, John's baby blessing, and more.  0:00 Introduction 2:29 What Is a Gospel? 10:32 Development of the Gospel Tradition 24:22 The Synoptic Gospels 31:05 The Four Gospels: Aim, Audience, Approach 45:56 Harmonize or Separate? 54:33 The Gospel of Matthew 1:08:22 The Genealogy of Jesus 1:15:02 The Tribe of Judah 1:18:16 Women in the Family Tree 1:28:27 The Davidic Dynasty 1:32:25 Joseph of Nazareth 1:36:18 3 x 14 1:40:42 Joseph the Just 1:48:16 The Angel Comes to Joseph 1:55:21 Fulfilling Prophecy 1:58:31 Joseph Acts in Faith, Not Fear 2:04:17 The Book of Luke 2:08:25 Zacharias & Elisabeth 2:18:33 Zacharias in the Temple 2:25:56 The Mission of John the Baptist 2:38:14 Doubting and Becoming Dumb 2:48:49 Zacharias Returns to Elisabeth 2:54:37 The Annunciation to Mary 2:59:50 Mary's Faith & Submissiveness 3:09:56 Mary & Elisabeth 3:16:40 Mary's Magnificat 3:24:19 The Birth & Naming of John 3:30:16 John's Baby Blessing 3:40:24 Conclusion

An introduction to the New Testament, covering its Old Testament background and the history of the Intertestamental Period. This lesson focuses on the Old and New Testaments, supercessionism, the Age of Empires, Hellenization, worldly influences, the end of the prophets, apostasy and priestcraft, faithful martyrs, the Maccabean revolt, Hanukkah, help from heaven, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Unshaken 9:42 Scripture Study 17:11 The New Testament's Old Testament Roots 28:11 Supercessionism 32:51 Glorious Old & Glorious New 35:35 Jewish & Christian Inheritance 42:46 Old Testament Survey 48:05 Old Testament Figures to Remember in the NT 59:40 The Age of Empires 1:07:30 Hellenization 1:19:23 The Influence of Worldly Empires 1:26:25 The End of the Prophets 1:35:02 Apostasy in Israel 1:40:36 Priestcraft & Corruption 1:45:26 Making Sense of Suffering 1:54:05 Faithful Martyrs 1:58:15 Resurrection, Eternal Family, & Work for the Dead 2:02:13 Mattathias & His Sons 2:09:42 Judah the Hammer 2:15:10 Hanukkah 2:21:18 The Battles Continue 2:26:17 Help from Heaven 2:32:51 Hope for the Prophets' Return 2:35:32 Conclusion

A year-end review of our study of the Old Testament. This lesson focuses on filling our personal Ark of the Covenant, gives Top-10 lists of miracles, heroes, heroines, villains, types & shadows of Christ, and Messianic Prophecies. 0:00 Introduction 1:29 The Puppies 3:39 Old Testament Study 7:15 Scriptural Punishment 9:35 Filling Our Own Ark of the Covenant 21:40 Top 10 Miracles 29:58 Top 10 Heroes 40:26 Top 10 Heroines 48:39 Top 10 Villains 58:49 Top 10 Types & Shadows of Christ 1:06:49 Top 10 Messianic Prophecies 1:18:37 Experiencing the Scriptures 1:23:34 The Road to Emmaus 1:30:10 The Jews' Scriptural Gift 1:35:35 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the Book of Malachi. This lesson focuses on love and disputation, the border of wickedness and righteousness, giving God our best, rejecting worship, breaking the priesthood covenant, a Godly seed, purifying the sons of Levi, an offering in righteousness, tithes & offerings, the windows of heaven, ultimate justice, healing wings, turning hearts, planting promises, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:50 Background of Malachi 9:58 Love & Disputation 18:44 The Border of Wickedness & Righteousness 26:07 Not Giving God Your Best 36:53 Rejection & Rehabilitation of Worship 45:41 Keeping the Best for Yourself 52:45 Breaking the Priesthood Covenant 59:29 Law (Torah) & Walk (Halacha) 1:07:58 A Godly Seed & Keeping Covenant 1:14:46 Message & Messenger 1:20:21 Purifying the Sons of Levi 1:28:29 An Offering in Righteousness 1:34:14 Tithes & Offerings 1:38:11 The Windows of Heaven 1:52:49 Ultimate Justice 1:56:56 Burning Stubble or Healing Wings 2:03:30 Turning Hearts 2:07:27 Planting Promises 2:15:50 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the books of Haggai and Zechariah. This lesson focuses on God's House or yours, a bag with holes, our best efforts, comparing past and present, the desire of all nations, the Lord's seal, rebuilding, overdoing judgment, the Two Olive Trees, mourning, pure religion, promises of hope, the Triumphal Entry, shooting arrows, a Good Shepherd's worth, Armaggedon, the Second Coming, Parting the Mountain, Holiness to the Lord, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:48 Background to Haggai & Zechariah 10:42 God's House or Yours? 18:23 A Bag with Holes 35:10 God Glories in Our Best Efforts 43:03 Beginning to Build 46:24 Comparing Past & Present 53:53 The Desire of All Nations 58:42 Is Holiness Contagious? 1:03:59 Having Nothi8ng to Show for It 1:09:23 The Lord's Seal 1:15:06 Zechariah's Rebuilding 1:24:06 Vision of the Horsemen 1:29:30 Overdoing Judgment 1:35:10 Vision of the 4 Horns 1:39:02 Vision of the Measuring Line 1:47:41 Vision of Joshua & Satan 1:58:23 Vision of the 2 Olive Trees 2:13:41 Visions of a Flying Scross & a Woman in a Basket 2:20:29 Vision of 4 Chariots 2:27:24 How Long Must We Mourn 2:35:00 Pure Religion & Undefiled 2:41:14 Promises of Hope 2:53:28 The Triumphal Entry 3:01:18 Freeing Prisoners & Shooting Arrows 3:08:48 Gathering the Scattered 3:15:00 A Good Shepherd's Worth 3:27:50 Armaggedon 3:39:49 The Second Coming 3:50:11 Parting the Mountain 3:59:18 The Plagues of Egypt 4:05:13 Holiness to the Lord 4:08:06 In That Day 4:12:34 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. This lesson focuses on a God who is slow to anger, gods of the imagination, Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, wondering why, unbelievable truth, waiting patiently, living by faith, surefooted climbers, the final destruction, strange apparel, searching with candles, the Day of the Lord, light prophets, reversing Babel, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:03 Nahum, Habakkuk, & Zephaniah 6:54 Nahum's Burden 10:13 Slow to Anger 21:38 A God of Power & Goodness 28:19 Imagining a Different God 33:18 Moralistic Therapeutic Deism 39:10 Freed from Assyrian Affliction 44:43 Strengthening the Army 51:29 Lamenting Our Losses 58:18 Exposing Evil 1:05:03 Falling Like Others Before 1:16:01 Habakkuk Wonders Why 1:22:34 Unbelievably True 1:30:46 Things We Know & Things We Don't Know 1:37:51 Patiently Waiting 1:43:42 The Just Shall Live by Faith 1:50:54 Woes to Babylon 2:05:34 God's Ways Are Everlasting 2:12:27 We Have Proved Him in Days that Are Past 2:20:05 Surefooted on the High Places 2:23:22 Zephaniah & the Destruction of the World 2:30:21 Clothed with Strange Apparel 2:36:17 Searching Jerusalem with Candles 2:40:16 The Day of the Lord Is Near 2:45:49 Warning the Nations 2:55:33 Light Prophets or a Just God 3:01:15 Gathering Wheat & Tares and Reversing Babel 3:08:28 Rejoicing in the Lord 3:14:31 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the Book of Jonah and the Book of Micah. This lesson focuses on history or story, anti-biblical attacks, storms at sea, forsaking our own mercy, feeling the right emotions, the gourd and the worm, the fool's prayer, wickedness and oppression, hard sayings and unpopular prophets, economic cannibalism, priestcraft, the Babe of Bethlehem, distilled discipleship, falling and getting back up, the mercy of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:12 History or Story 6:25 Rhetorical Ideographs 18:23 Jonah as Key to Attacking the Bible 24:54 Conservatives vs. Liberals 36:51 Questions about Jonah 41:33 Jonah Called to Nineveh 46:38 Storm at Sea 55:21 Thrown Overboard 1:05:56 Jonah Repents 1:12:34 Forsaking Your Own Mercy 1:17:14 Jonah Preaches in Nineveh 1:27:32 Anger at God's Mercy 1:34:52 Feeling the Right Emotion 1:37:54 The Gourd & the Worm 1:43:18 One Last Lesson 1:52:32 The Fool's Prayer 1:57:16 The Book of Micah 2:02:12 The Sins of Israel 2:11:15 Wickedness & Oppression 2:15:18 Hard Sayings or Popular Prophets 2:23:57 Economic Cannibalism 2:26:54 Priestcraft 2:34:22 Promises for the Last Days 2:46:50 The Babe of Bethlehem 2:55:06 The Case Against Israel 3:00:11 Discipleship in a Single Verse 3:06:43 Dishonesty & Nothing to Show for It 3:11:44 Are Any Righteous Left? 3:16:40 To Fall and Rise Again 3:21:09 Left Speechless by God's Mercy 3:27:56 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the books of Amos and Obadiah. This lesson focuses on prosperity & pride, forgetting the brotherly covenant, robbing true potential, the roar of the lion, fat cows, passing judgment, ease in Zion, visions of judgment, the plumbline, Amos's prophetic call, famine in the land, scattering & gathering, a farmer's heaven, our brother's keeper, saviors on Mount Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:55 The Book of Amos 9:14 Prosperity & Pride 12:49 Warning the Surrounding Nations 19:22 Forgetting the Brotherly Covenant 29:48 Iniquity in Israel 35:22 Robbing True Potential 42:09 The Roar of the Lion 50:56 The Lord's Case Against Israel 1:00:42 Fat Cows, Feeding Themselves 1:07:40 Passing Judgment on Israel 1:16:48 Lamentation over Israel 1:28:01 Sins on the Right & the Left 1:35:19 Running from Symptoms, Not Curing Disease 1:38:38 Rejecting False Worship 1:47:19 At Ease in Zion 1:54:46 You Can Run, But You Can't Hide 2:02:05 Visions of Judgment 2:07:37 The Plumbline 2:14:51 Amos Didn't Ask for This 2:21:41 When God Gets in the Way of Your Worldliness 2:31:11 Famine in the Land 2:43:11 A Vision of the Lord 2:48:41 Scattering & Gathering 2:54:55 A Farmer's Heaven 2:59:45 The Book of Obadiah 3:02:28 A Warning to Edom 3:09:46 Our Brother's Keeper 3:21:39 Deliverance or Destruction? 3:26:44 Saviors on Mount Zion 3:34:11 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the Book of Hosea and the Book of Joel. This lesson focuses on covenant infidelity, symbolic names, the door of hope, paying a ransom, removing bounds, outward or inward, similes for sin, the scattering of Israel, the law of the harvest, getting what we deserve, a plea to return, the last days, imminent destruction, a trumpet in Zion, signs of the times, spiritual outpourings, the Valley of Decision, and more.  0:00 Introduction 5:29 The Book of Hosea 9:29 A Wife of Whoredoms 15:36 Symbolic Children 27:57 Infidelity & Reconciliation 42:31 The Door of Hope 56:26 Ransom for a Second Chance 1:03:43 The Apostasy of Israel 1:12:17 Israel & Judah, Removing Bounds 1:17:11 Outward or Inward 1:27:23 Similes for Sin 1:39:54 Eaten by the Eagle, Bucked off the Bull 1:47:43 The Scattering of Israel 1:55:18 The Law of the Harvest 2:00:54 God Never Gives Up on Us 2:10:38 Calling by the Prophets 2:16:53 Getting What We Deserve 2:26:05 A Final Plea to Return 2:35:02 The Book of Joel 2:37:04 Destruction Awaits 2:44:49 A Trumpet in Zion 2:52:55 The Signs of the Times 3:03:42 The Spirit Poured Out Upon All Flesh 3:12:11 The Valley of Judgment 3:21:27 The Valley of Decision 3:26:50 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the book of Daniel. This lesson focuses on Babylonification, sticking to our standards, revelation and interpretation, statue or stone, the fiery furnace, faith and submission, undiluted discipleship, the lion's den, the four beasts, the Ancient of Days, the Abomination of Desolation, repentance and forgiveness, comeliness and corruption, opposition to the covenant, the Last Days, and more.  0:00 Introduction to Daniel 7:06 Babylonification Begins 18:49 Sticking to Your Standards 35:31 Revelation & Interpretation 47:46 Seeking Answers to Difficult Questions 56:51 Nebuchadnezzar's Dream: Statue or Stone 1:16:02 The Image of Babylon 1:29:51 But If Not 1:38:57 The Fiery Furnace 1:49:12 Cutting Down the Great Tree 2:08:23 The Writing on the Wall 2:21:31 Undiluted Discipleship 2:32:33 The Lion's Den 2:46:15 The Four Beasts 3:00:47 The Ancient of Days 3:11:53 The Abomination of Desolation 3:19:16 A Prayer of Repentance 3:29:34 His Mercies, Not Our Righteousness 3:43:36 Comeliness Turned to Corruption 3:53:10 Strengthened by the Lord 3:59:28 Opposition to the Covenant 4:08:34 The Last Days 4:21:38 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the book of Ezekiel. This lesson focuses on visions of God, a watchman's responsibility, visual aids, the destruction of Jerusalem, a new heart, untempered mortar, covenant infidelity, the reality of repentance, dividing lines, cleansing the cauldron, shepherds in Israel, dry bones, the two sticks, God and Magog, living water from the Temple, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Ezekiel 9:34 The Vision of Ezekiel 25:15 Ezekiel's Call to Serve 37:35 A Watchman's Responsibility 53:29 Visual Aids of Jerusalem's Destruction 1:14:04 Remembering the God We've Rejected 1:21:31 The End Is Near 1:26:05 Secret Wickedness in Sacred Places 1:40:06 Scattering & Gathering with a New Heart 1:46:49 More Visual Aids 1:56:33 Untempered Mortar 2:10:04 No One Can Save You Now 2:19:42 Covenant Infidelity 2:39:01 The Reality of Repentance 2:57:15 A Funeral Dirge & a History Lesson 3:05:37 Drawing Dividing Lines 3:17:20 Unfaithful Sisters 3:21:57 Cleansing the Cauldron 3:31:06 Warning Tyre about Economics 3:43:44 Woe unto Egypt 3:48:20 Watchmen on the Tower 3:59:43 To the Shepherds in Israel 4:27:24 Redeeming the People of God 4:43:10 The Valley of Dry Bones 4:51:02 Joining the Two Sticks 5:11:53 Gog and Magog 5:27:08 Measuring the Temple 5:34:58 God Comes Home 5:43:36 The Glory of the Lord's House 5:53:09 Traffic Patterns & Living Water 6:07:02 Conclusion

An in-depth study of the second half of Jeremiah and the book of Lamentations. This lesson focuses on grace in the wilderness, finding the last Easter egg, an inward covenant, real estate in Zion, an unburnable book, the fall of Jerusalem, an ever-shrinking remnant, the gathering of non-Israel, asking the way to Zion, tears of sorrow, prayers of deliverance, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:42 The Promise of Healing 20:24 Grace in the Wilderness 28:29 Finding the Last Easter Egg 36:12 Unaccustomed to the Yoke 41:28 A Wife Proposing to Her Husband 48:41 An Inward Covenant 57:57 A Safe Investment 1:07:35 A Messianic Promise 1:18:37 Covenant Keepers 1:25:51 The Unburnable Book 1:40:12 In Prison Court & Mirey Dungeon 1:50:52 A Compssionate Outsider 2:00:46 The Fall of Jerusalem 2:07:21 A Remnant Remains 2:15:40 Don't Trust in Egypt 2:26:16 You Can Run But You Can't Hide 2:30:14 An Ever-Shrinking Remnant 2:39:17 Warnings to the Nations 2:52:42 The Gathering of Non-Israel 3:04:11 Asking the Way to Zion 3:12:54 Warning the Babylonians 3:30:03 The Fall of Jerusalem 3:36:31 Captive in Babylon 3:42:59 The Weeping Prophet 3:55:50 Sorrowing Over the Fallen City 4:03:56 A Prayer for Deliverance 4:15:54 The State of Society 4:19:44 A Final Prayer 4:22:45 Conclusion

An in-depth study of Jeremiah 1-29. This lesson focuses on the martyrdom of Isaiah, the background of Jeremiah, foreordination, covenant infidelity, broken cisterns, breaking the soil, mistaking the outward for the inward, defiling our garments, a false sense of security, the destruction of Judah, fishers and hunters, potter's clay, fire in the bones, the shepherds in Israel, the Lord's Council, ripe or rotten, making the best of Babylon, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:42 The Martyrdom of Isaiah 8:36 The Background of Jeremiah 15:27 Jeremiah Foreordained 25:24 Jeremiah's Mission 35:25 Covenant Infidelity 44:24 Living Springs or Broken Cisterns 49:36 Cheating on the Lord 1:02:10 Idolatry as Adultery 1:06:35 Returning to the Lord 1:17:28 Break the Soil & Circumcise the Heart 1:26:05 Reversing Creation 1:30:45 Are Any Righteous Left? 1:40:38 Refusing to Repent 1:45:54 Mistaking the Outward for the Inward 2:00:55 Too Late to Change? 2:08:50 Mourning Over the World's Wickedness 2:17:24 False Idols or the True God? 2:21:57 God's Covenant, His Judgment, & His Love 2:30:20 Defiling their Garments 2:37:04 A False Sense of Security 2:45:23 The Destruction of Judah 2:54:34 Fishers & Hunters 3:07:16 Trees of Life & Sabbaths of Peace 3:14:01 Potter's Clay & Smashing the Pot 3:25:48 Fire in the Bones 3:36:00 A Call to Surrender 3:42:44 Their Only Hope 3:47:03 To the Shepherds in Israel 3:56:47 The Lord's Council 4:03:35 Ripe or Rotten? 4:13:16 Silencing the Prophet 4:19:17 Bearing the Babylonian Yoke 4:25:40 Making the Best of Babylon 4:34:57 Conclusion

An in-depth study of Isaiah 58-66. This lesson focuses on the true fast, the delightful Sabbath, hatching eggs of iniquity, groping for the wall, the armor of God, beauty for ashes, robes of righteousness, marriage and a new name, watchmen on the walls, treading the winepress alone, reshaping the clay, filthy rags, the law of the harvest, giving birth to the kingdom of God, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:44 The False Fast 12:50 The True Fast 32:18 The Sabbath, a Delight 43:59 Sin as Separation 50:44 Hatching the Eggs of Iniquity 58:01 Groping for the Wall 1:05:16 Truth Is Fallen 1:09:58 The Armor of God 1:16:35 Rise & Shine 1:19:44 The Gathering 1:36:50 Beauty for Ashes 1:48:25 Priests & Ministers in Robes of Righteousness 1:58:10 Marriage & a New Name 2:02:08 Watchmen on the Walls 2:08:20 Treading the Winepress Alone 2:16:42 Vengeance, Love, & Perfect Empathy 2:27:02 Filthy Rags 2:33:03 Reshaping the Clay 2:37:31 Reaping What We Sow 2:47:36 New Heavens & a New Earth 2:54:06 Rejecting False Worship 3:02:23 Giving Birth to the Kingdom of God 3:14:01 Happy Endings? 3:21:29 Conclusion

An in-depth study of Isaiah 50-57. This lesson focuses on feeling forsaken, the tongue of the learned, fading fashions, sparks, beautiful garments and beautiful feet, the suffering servant, substitutionary atonement, the Savior's seed, enlarging the tent, everlasting kindness, higher ways & higher thoughts, wasted money, the water cycle, those who don't fit the mold, a place and a name, covenant infidelity, and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:21 The Isaiah Relay in the Book of Mormon 9:40 Feeling Forsaken 19:44 The Tongue of the Learned 21:40 Submitting to His Persecutors 27:50 Fading Fashions 30:57 The Lord's Light or Our Sparks 35:18 Examples of Persevering Faith 44:40 Trust in the Lord 57:53 Putting on Your Beautiful Garments 1:11:26 Beautiful Feet 1:24:06 Depart from Babylon 1:27:19 Shutting the Mouths of Kings 1:31:12 The Suffering Servant 1:45:43 The Substitutionary Atonement 1:53:25 Sheep, Shepherd, & and the Savior's Seed 2:12:02 Enlarging the Tent 2:20:57 Everlasting Kindness 2:29:05 The Smith Blowing the Coals 2:35:38 Purchase Price & Wasted Money 2:41:46 Higher Ways & Higher Thoughts 2:47:11 The Water Cycle 2:51:04 To Those Who Don't Fit the Mold 3:02:14 Something Better, A Place & A Name 3:16:44 Woe to the Wicked 3:20:15 Covenant Infidelity 3:27:31 No Peace to the Wicked 3:35:06 Conclusion

An in-depth study of Isaiah 36-49. This lesson focuses on the Assyrian invasion and scattering of Israel, the doors of death, having a will to offer, comforting the afflicted, highway construction, a mother's care, comparing God, the gift of prophecy, true identity, Cyrus and Christ, idols and graven images, the fall of Babylon, the Savior's scars, returning children, the shoulders of kings, and more. 0:00 Introduction 4:42 The Assyrian Invasion & the Scattering of Israel 21:03 Facing the Doors of Death 29:20 Having a Will to Offer 43:55 Comfort Ye My People 1:06:58 Highway Construction 1:18:12 Care for the Mothers 1:23:13 Trying to Describe God 1:31:39 The Foolishness of False Gods 1:41:20 A Message of Encouragement 1:58:58 The Gift of Prophecy 2:05:29 The Promised Messiah 2:21:07 The Promise of Redemption 2:37:56 True Identity or False Gods 2:54:51 Raising Up a Deliverer 3:11:17 Idol Gods or the God of Israel 3:17:56 The Fall of Babylon 3:31:51 Chosen & Purified 3:47:49 Born to Gather 3:58:57 Not Forsaken nor Forgotten 4:13:05 Who Hath Begotten Me These? 4:26:52 On the Shoulders of Kings 4:36:16 Conclusion

An in-depth study of Isaiah 13-35. This lesson focuses on Nephi's use of Isaiah, the fall of Babylon, Lucifer's downfall, the gift of gathered Israel, highway construction, worldliness & materialism, apostasy & restoration, the nail in a sure place, a feast of fat things, redeeming the vineyard, short beds and small blankets, planting & harvesting wisely, a voice from the dust, a sealed book, a marvelous work and a wonder, lane assist, the latter-day Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:13 Nephi's Use of Isaiah 14:13 The Fall of Babylon 31:15 Lucifer's Downfall 57:11 The Bird Cast Out of Its Nest 1:05:23 Reaping with the Arm 1:10:41 The Gift of Gathered Israel 1:28:03 A Highway Across the Middle East 1:44:03 Naked & Barefoot, Labor & Watching the Night 1:56:38 The Nail in a Sure Place 2:21:42 Worldliness & Materialism 2:30:57 Apostasy & Restoration 2:48:35 A Feast of Fat Things 2:58:36 Praise & Promise 3:12:56 Redeeming the Vineyard 3:20:39 Strong Drink, Short Beds, & Small Coverings 3:43:36 Planting & Harvesting Wisely 3:53:05 A Voice from the Dust 4:05:28 A Sealed Book & a Marvelous Work 4:23:48 Speaking Smooth Things 4:36:47 Lane Assist & Intensifying Light 4:50:30 Quietness & Assurance 4:56:26 Destruction & Deliverance 5:10:02 The Day of the Lord 5:16:35 The Latter-day Zion 5:23:55 Conclusion