Come Follow Me 3 Nephi 8-11 (Sept. 14-20)
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3 Nephi 8-11
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Welcome and All About the EchoEchoEchoEcho
01:04 Intro to 3 Nephi 8-11
03:31 *See the Board*
03:48 Review of last week's lesson
04:31 3 Nephi 8, verses 3-23
05:34 Why so much destruction?
06:52 3 Nephi 8, verse 24
07:35 3 Nephi 8, verse 25
08:21 3 Nephi 10, verse 12
10:34 The Voice of Jesus (3 Nephi 9)
11:12 3 Nephi 9, verse 2
11:28 3 Nephi 9, verse 13
12:38 3 Nephi 9, verse 14
14:51 3 Nephi 9, verses 15, 17, and 21-22
15:19 David's story of a nervous friend
15:59 3 Nephi 10, verses 4-6
16:49 Intro to 3 Nephi 11 + insights on Bountiful
18:32 Emily's story on being drawn to the temple
20:24 3 Nephi 11, verses 2-3
22:54 3 Nephi 11, verse 5 (Study Tip: Note the Pattern)
24:11 Definition of the word "Hearken"
24:48 3 Nephi 11, verse 8
26:39 3 Nephi 11, verse 7 and end of verse 8
28:13 The Savior's First Lessons (3 Nephi 11, verses 9-11
29:19 Lesson #6: Stretches Forth His Hand (3 Nephi 11, verse 9)
31:04 Emily's story of her husband's surgery
37:04 Lessons #1-5
38:48 3 Nephi 11, verses 14-15 (+ David's insights on the Savior's approachability)
40:11 What would it have been like to be there?
44:37 Emily's story of her friend Kris's death
46:33 3 Nephi 11, verses 16-17 and cross-reference 1 Nephi 8, verse 30
47:40 3 Nephi 11, verse 18-19
48:32 The Doctrine of Christ (and what is not)
48:58 3 Nephi 11, verses 28-30
52:25 3 Nephi 11, verse 39
53:07 Conclusion: The Kingdom of God = The Family of God
53:23 Reference to "All In" podcast: www.ldsliving.com/pages/allin
Christopher Patch Haha Echoechoecho. Made me laugh.
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Clever Christopher! Love the echo comment and as always love the time stamps! Thanks for your hard work!
Lynette McKenzie you’re welcome!
I would always look for your comment everytime I watch Don't miss this. Thank you so much! 💖
I just had the thought, that the destruction and the ensuing darkness was the only circumstance where EVERYONE could hear the voice of the Lord, without distraction of ANYTHING.
Funny, I had this very thought this morning
"Having one by one experiences with the Lord is not only important but available" Thank you David, that was directly for my spirit 😢🙂
Sofía García woah I was jus reading this and then he said it... trippy ahahah
Ezra Taft Benson said this about what it will be like: Nothing will surprise us more than when we get to heaven and see the Father and realize how well we know Him and how familiar His face is to us.
I’ve always loved thinking about that! Love President Benson and all the Prophets!
I think the timing of this is very important. The 2500 people who were gathered at Bountiful had gotten there because of personal revelation. The 12 apostles did not just show up there by accident. Jesus did NOT show up just after the storm - it was in the "ending of the thirty and fourth year" (3 Nephi 10:18) so, much time had passed. We know he had a 40 day ministry in the NT just after he died, so it is at least 40 days, but it is more likely that it is near the end of that year. Also, right after he goes away, we see that the year is over (4 Nephi 1).
The experience of those on the first day who came by revelation was a second comforter experience, one-by-one. This is an experience that we can have in this life; we do not need to wait to die to have this experience (John 14:16-23; D&C 130:3). The people who came on the second day did not have the same experience - they mostly watched, and were taught by the apostles, not by the Lord. Obviously, not all of the people that needed to be there were close by; this gave them time to get to Bountiful as they were inspired. There are many things that we can learn from this reading of the scriptures, I think.
I love this quote from President Eyring that I have written in my scriptures: "The still small voice is so quiet you won't hear it if you are noisy inside."
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Robert Chambers Love this quote. Thank you!
I understand what it means to hear and not understand. Years ago I was kneeling next to one of my children at the doctor's office singing to him to keep him distracted while his head was being stitched up. All finished, the doctor turned his back to me to clean up while giving me verbal instructions. I began to stand and the adrenaline that kept me going during the ordeal must have run out. I remember sitting back down on the floor and hearing the doctor's voice and not understanding a word of what he was saying. I later asked a nurse to repeat to me what his instructions would have been. I have often reflected on that experience and thought of the people who heard the voice yet did not understand.
It means a lot to me to be able to turn these Come Follow Me episodes on and listen to you guys share these beautiful truths of our Savior. Especially when going through intense struggles. I too look forward to that day when I can meet Him again, that one-on-one precious moment, and my sincere hope is that He will reach for Me with open arms and a genuine "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, there is a place prepared for you..." I want Him to genuinely feel and know that He has a friend in me.
Thank you for all you're doing to help people come unto Christ, and strengthen our understandings and relationship with Him. He is there, always there, and as we reach out to Him, I know He answers prayer.
I was putting on my makeup for school while listening to it and I had to stop because it made me tear up. Thanks for touching my life this morning!
Millennial Choirs and Orchestras wrote an amazing, beautiful piece with multiple movements called “Messiah in America.” We were supposed to perform it this past May. The text comes from 3 Nephi. It is on RUclips so I highly recommend listening to it over and over. It helped me to see and feel and know Jesus even better. I can also see the parallels of what is happening in our day. We are seeing the signs but I think we’re afraid to hope that He is coming sooner rather than later. There might be some disputations and down-playing of the signs, but we should prepare now. The worst that can happen is that we’ll be even more prepared, right? :)
Listen to this to go along with 3 Nephi 8!!!! You can't read it the same afterward! :-) ... then several others ;-)
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Craig Talbot :
I don't think I have ever thanked you for doing this a week ahead. It gives me time to prep for the next week and has made all the difference for me and my family.
Emily,
I could not believe my ears when you spoke about wondering what it would be like to meet the Lord. And when you said the Spirit whispered to your heart, “you have”. And how you thought huh??
I had the same experience and it is such a confirmation to me and neat blessing to hear you share this!
This is my journal entry I’d like to share with you on my experience:
June 3rd:
Asking God again, “when shall I see the Saviors face?” ...
Because one day praying and asking that, I thought I had it come to my mind “you’ve already seen him..” that of course was strange to me.. I have thought and inquired of the Lord a few times since then asking the same question; and, if that answer that came to my mind was really from God or from my own mind. Each time Id get a stupor Of thought so I let it go deciding it wasn’t what the Lord wanted me to be focusing on at that time.
But last night I received inspiration to think on in what ways have I seen God? So I thought on that. (The spirit nudged me to really answer this question) so I thought of the ways Ive “seen” the Lord.. through various times I’ve felt the Spirit like in prayer, a show depicting the Savior, a song, words from the prophet, singing certain songs myself, and having memories come to my mind that impress upon my mind heavenly things; and when receiving greater revelation. I then received this great wisdom:
*”First you must recognize him spiritually; then you will recognize him in the flesh..”
Vanessa Hunter what a precious, precious sharing of how you felt, thought and learned to see God. Thank you for sharing this. It truly spoke volumes to my heart.,
Dianne Cummins ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You 2 are a Bright Light....your teachings are part of my routine, and help keep me motivated while I look for new employment...thank you...
I’ve noticed a trend in interrupting and not allowing the full thought to be expressed. Please be more aware and considerate of one another. As a viewer I want to hear you both.
As I listened to your sweet testimony of the Savior being in our story my mind was flooded with memories of when He has been in my story and my heart was filled with gratitude for the outpouring of the Spirit. Thank you for your tender message.
Thank you David and Emily. I looked forward to listening each week. What your say gives me much to think about.
I want to adress what Emily said "dying is a painful process". I appreciate so much how she talks about being there with her friend Kris. As a society I don't think we talk enough about death and therefore most of us don't understand it very well. In the past few years I spent the last weeks of my parents life with them taking care of them in hospice. Dying was a lot of work for both of them but not painful for my mother. I believe the the pain some people experience in dying is because of the reason (condition) they are dying. Thanks again for sharing these sweet experiences with Kris and talking about death and dying. I want people to know that not all people experience pain as they are dying.
Beautifully done! I love love listening to your commentary. Thank you both for being so in tune to to touch my heart and mind.
I love coming here and partaking of your testimonies!!! I hope your children know how lucky they are to have you both and this platform to listen and learn from until that wonderful day we are all waiting for!
I look forward to Don't Miss This every week! Thank you both so much for sharing your heart with us. This week's lesson was so touching.
I had always felt that all the destruction came from Mother Earth. Jesus made her. The Lord was her maker... she mourned His death. She was so grateful for Christ that when Christ died she mourned which caused great great destruction... I see it as the earth weeping a great loss.
Thank you Emily for sharing your experiences which touched my heart, Your experience has brought me closer to Jesus Christ ❤️
What a touching testimony Belle. This is what we need to hear. It is a reminder to me to stop and take the time to remember my own personal time with Jesus. Thank you to both of you for sharing these lessons with us. we are so blessed
So touched by the story of Kris’ passing and the thoughts on how it is available to all of us to have one on one moments with Christ to see, feel and know and that there will be many throughout our lives which will make the actual face to face one on one visit so much more meaningful and tender.
Thank you for being so willing to share your experiences, your testimonies and your love of the Saviour.
I feel greatly strengthened and encouraged by your lessons, and look forward to viewing many more in the future 💕
Emily, I lost my sweet friend Christi 15 months ago. I can only imagine is the song I listen to when I am missing her and need to feel close to her and to heaven. If that makes any sense. As you shared your story with your Chris I couldn’t help but cry with you. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Thank you for sharing your tender story.
Aww I just love you both ! Thank you for the time you put into the lessons and sharing your gospel knowledge with us ❤️
With all the positive comments posted above I kind of hesitate to share mine, but I feel that something needs to be said and I hope that people can feel the spirit of what I'm trying to say. I don't believe it is wise to discredit something that Christ says to push a certain perception of him. When he says that he caused the destruction it is because he had reason to cause it. The wickedness that was prevalent in those cities he destroyed was explained by him. By explaining away what he said as some literary term, in a sense, you take hope away from people that have had a lot of injustice happened to them. Being one that has had to deal with a lot of injustice in my life, I have to hope that Christ is merciful as well as one who will see that justice is done. In D&C, Christ says that when he says something it happens and I don't think he meant it in literary terms. With all the wickedness there is in this world caused by wicked people I have to believe that God is just and he will fulfill his words about how he will deal with the wicked. Do I believe he is merciful, absolutely. I wouldn't have been able to make it without that knowledge and to those who see him the is merciful without end, but he is just and for those who seek to do Satan's will, according to Christ's words, destruction is their reward.
I agree. I think the mercy is that He begs us to repent. He warns us over and over because the victims’ blood is crying out for justice. We can repent and we can forgive, which alleviates the need for that destruction. But He has to meet the demands of justice and if we don’t choose to forgive or choose to repent, He has no choice.
I just read this this morning in David Ridges "Book of Mormon Made Easier" that goes along with what you said: "Occasionally you hear someone claim that God himself does not punish His wayward children...rather He withdraws from them and lets Satan punish and destroy them... While that is certainly the case in many instances, it is definitely not always the case. As you will clearly see in these verses, the Lord himself caused the destruction of many cities (read the verses where it says "I"). "Disciplining and punishing, when the occasion demands, is an integral part of parenting"
Charie Campbell thank you for sharing this. In that chapter, five times he said: “that the blood of the prophets and the saints shall not come any more unto me against them.” Five times! To me this is the meaning of a Just God! He protects his own! That is a God of love. He also stated that there was no righteousness left in those cities. Therefore they were all as it stated in the first verse where it states: “the devil laugheth and his angels rejoice.” Those cities were laughing and rejoicing in the killing, stoning, etc. Of righteous people, God’s people. He gave them so many opportunities to repent and come back to Him! He knew they were past coming back.
Thx for taking your personal time to do these videos. I look forward to them each week. And your so good to have them recorded a week before. You guys are fantastic!!! ♥️
Thank you for sharing your story about "I can only imagine".
I look forward to these every week ❤️
In chapter 8-11 is there any significance with the number 3? Examples: 8:5 (Christ was 33), 8:19 (distraction was 3 hours), 8:23 (no light for 3 days), 10:9 (3 days passed), 11:3,4,5 (heard his voice 3 times). Thanks :)
Thanks for sharing this! This message is exactly what I needed to hear today! I loved your thoughts about the character of Christ and how thoughtful he is in reaching out to us in the exact way we need.
'They can hear but not understand' similar in the story of The lion the witch and the wardrobe. The one girl heard but others didn't.
Thank you ❤️ Thank you Emily for sharing what's in your heart. Your vulnerability brings me closer to Christ. Thank you David for taking the complex and making it simple. Thank you for always reminding me of God's true nature and pure love.
Absolutely remarkable. Completely relatable. THANK YOU for your incredible words and work 💕
FANTASTIC ! ! ! ! ! Thank you :)
3 Nephi 11:14 - I love that you highlight this verse. It IS amazing that Christ invites all to come to Him and feel His wounds. The word that comes to mind for me is intimate. These wounds are in His sides. To be invited to feel one's side brings a deep intimacy. Christ would have to be lifting His arms to allow someone to feel His wounds. Imagine Christ then putting His arms around that person. The connection would be electrifying, in my mind.
Just wanted to say thank you for your videos. I have shared many of your insights with my children in our Come, Follow Me. In return, I wanted to share something with you. David, you mentioned how vengeful and angry Christ sounds in ch 9 and 10 when he repeatedly says "I have caused." You reminded us that Christ is loving, not vengeful and suggested that when He seems other than loving, we are missing something. As I read ch 10:4-6, my attention was drawn to the verb tenses. The first is simple past. Christ invited them to remember the times He saved them from destruction (from the Gadiantons, famine, the Lamanites on back to Moses and the Lord bringing the Israelites out of bondage). Then he used a medal verb (would) showing possibility and obligation. He uses would to show what He would have done, what He wanted to do (suggesting He would have loved to have saved them this trauma and loss) but (here's the clincher:) they "would not." There would have been safety for them had they not stoned the prophets. Then in v 6, He invites them to "repent and return" and He will again protect them as He did in the past, as he would have liked to this time. For me, these verbs put all of ch 9 in context. He is always awaiting us, and in Him there is safety.
I love these videos, especially your personal testimonies. I wish you had microphones closer to you, especially David. I can always turn my volume down, but can only go so loud on my phone. Confession... I am usually making dinner/washing dishes/laundry etc... carrying you around with me, and it's would be so awesome if I could turn you up a little louder. I can hear you, but I can't make out what you're saying when water is running, or I'm outside gardening and cars go by. Sometimes I share your stories with friends and family. My absolute favorite was when you guys were in a Tijuana dump. This story about your wedding will resonate with my daughter, and will share it with her.
"Cuz I was 12!!!" That was funny.
Have you ever noticed the time line? Chapter 8:5 speaks of the year Chapter 9 AD34.. Chapter 10 AD 34-35.. Chapter 11 back to AD 34! I find this interesting time line.
I have! And in 3 Nephi 10:18, it talks about the time when Jesus came: at the end of AD 34. So cool!
The more I see the the number of thumbs down on your page, the more I know how many people you’re reaching! You are reaching people “one by one.” This has been wonderful to find you guys. I feel like I’m back at the Orem Institute and the years (10 of them) of learning, growing and serving. Thank you for this! You’re both precious! 🙏🏼💙
I like the echo it makes the two voices be more equalized in volume.
My hearing isn't terrific and I usually need to turn on closed captioning, but the echo (as they call it) makes their voices much more clear to me.
Thank you! You bless our lives.
Thank you for your personal stories, Emily. I shed tears listening - as you did when telling these spiritual experiences. What a beautiful way to start my day. ♥️
I have been crying throughout this entire video. Both of you have inspired me and helped me in my studies. You don't know me, but I know you. This program has enriched my life and I am so grateful that I found you guys. It is a huge help in understanding and really makes my Sundays EVEN better. Thank you. Thank you also for sharing those sweet precious memories that touched my heart. God Bless you both... and many blessings to you.
I was listening on the podcast a few episodes back and I thought that the echo was from standing on a wall in a gym for Samuel talking to the city :)
I am a little confused why people never acknowledge that being scared of Christ's return or the last days is real. When people say they are scared because of the last days, I have found that EVERY TIME it has to do with what will be going on in the world and has nothing to do with them actually being scared of Christ himself. But people always seem to think, "Well, this person is scared so they don't understand Christ." That isn't what people are saying. They are scared of their fellow man and the wickedness that will be unleashed.
Yes! Thank you! You’ve described exactly how I feel.
I love your story of the families gathered on the temple grounds!
Emily, thank you for sharing your tender experiences. They stir my soul.
On another note, I used to be excited for election years, but now I hate it. It’s so dividing and it’s getting worse. I keep thinking as members of the church, “if ye are ONE ye are mine.” These last days are NOT the time to be divided politically as a church. The bridegroom cometh, and if we are not found with charity, we will not be allowed to attend. If we have contention in our heart for our brothers and sisters who are not of our same political party....yikes. The cleansing will take place within the church first. We cannot be found divided! We need to love and stop bickering within our homes and on social media about how much we disagree with the other side. Choose your candidate, but chose Christ first. Excellent point. Thank you!!
A thought I had - perhaps a part of not understanding His voice comes from lack of exposure to His language (i.e. reading scriptures/listening to prophets' voices/feeling the Holy Ghost etc.) as well as perhaps He was speaking in Adamic language - which we all know but may take a minute to remember or open our ears so to speak. Emily's comment about not understanding the dr at hospital story resonated with me and similar experiences with my family's medical concerns over the years. I know medical terminology from anatomy & physiology classes I've had, but hearing it from a dr. during an emotionally distressing time is different than reading it in a textbook or remembering what you've read before and then being able to apply it to your situation immediately. You have to have a "wait" time if you will, time to remember and process. How patient and loving Jesus Christ is!
Thank you for another great video.
Thank you so much. You made me feel how close the Savior is. Love you guys.
Speaking of spiritual gifts David. Your handwriting is excellent!
And what is this thing about your chicken Emily likes. We can’t see it 🐤🐥
There’s a cute little chick on the study guide that he drew
Laree where do I get the study guide?
This year they are for sale at Deseret book. I can’t remember how much it was (I preordered mine last year), but there’s a study guide for every week (mostly what is on the board) plus room for your Own thoughts/impressions as you study. It’s really well done and has helped me a ton as I teach my kids each week!
Oh Emily,
I just love you, your stories, & your testimony!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
It's not only important to have spiritual experiences with the lord its available love that too!
I'm a little hard of hearing as I age....it happens quite often that I hear but I can't understand what's being said.🤗
Bonnie Nandino I hear you. I have severe hearing loss in my right ear and sometimes I feel like I hear.... but can’t understand what is being said. I think that is what it could be ... or maybe the language was not what we have heard since with left our premarital experience and it took a while for us to understand.
Headphones have helped me a lot. I have no hearing in one side and background noise is so difficult! I can focus and hear so much better with headphones!
That went by way to fast! I want to listen all day haha!😃
Oh my goodness that was so wonderful!! Thank you for all you do
Emily thank you for sharing your tender moment with Kris. I love that song. I belt it out every time I hear it. The message that it shares has helped me during some difficult times in my life. I love you both. You help me to better understand why we are asked by SO many Prophets to feast upon the Book of Mormon.
Such a beautiful lesson!!! God bless you both😚
A couple of thoughts. The Lord has to allow us our free agency, so He also has to allow the consequences for our behavior and choices as well. Also, again I want to tell you how grateful I am for the take 5 cards. As my husband has been recovering in the hospital I take them up there and we read scriptures and then read the take 5 cards together and it always leads to a great gospel discussion. Thirdly, I am as excited to see what Emily will be wearing each week as I am for the lesson! LOL You wear the cutest clothes Emily! David, you have nice shirts, but, Emily's are better. Thanks for DMT!
Emily, that story you shared was so very touching. I truly felt my spirit connect with the spirit of heaven and truth while I listened. Thank you for sharing 💗
Great lessons. Thx for studying and taking the time to talk with us about what you've learned.
"Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto u"- I FELT THAT 💛
Such a beautiful and touching lesson. Thank you.
I use my chickens for analogies all the time. We need to be more like our chickens, we need to celebrate the sunrise, run out of the house and enjoy the day, go to work and celebrate a job well done, like when they lay their egg they cackle and celebrate. Then go to roost at the end of the day and rest. And do it again the next day!
Thank you for that story about when you got married Emily ! Different details but oh my goodness our story was soooo similar !! Thank you for sharing ! :”)
I love hearing your insights and experiences. Thank you so much for your videos.
Thank you! We watch every week.
I'm so glad. I thought it was just me and the reverberation.
You guys are the BEST. ❤️❤️❤️
Truth is healing.
Do we know when orders for next year's study guidea will be available?
Erm, with all the love and respect I have for both of you, it'd be super cool if David wasn't interrupted so often.
A wonderful lesson. Touched my heart in many ways. Thank you.
I love to imagine my reunion with Christ... I can see myself running into His outstretched arms...
Thanks - you always trust us with your stories and I really appreciate that x
I am sending you a virtual hug Emily because not only were brave and shared but your retell demonstrated the sweet human you are :)
The lord want a relationship with us so he can heal us I love that so much our savior has more love for us then we can even imagine and it's so so amazing!!💕
You guys are sooo lucky! We went to the temple just to sit in our car on the grounds. We just HAD to see the temple! (We live 3 hours away from one.) And they made us leave! They said we are only allowed on the grounds if we are going inside. SOOO disappointing!
Maybe Bountiful was the only City not destroyed. So the people gathered there. And maybe it was saved because there was a temple there.
Thank you very much!😍👏
I am a recent recipient of the healing Lord. Humbling.
Places destroyed:
The City of Zarahemla, The City of Moroni, The City of Moronihah, The City of Gilgal, The City of Mocum, The City of Onihah, The City of Jerusalem, The City if Gadiandi, The City of Gadiomnah, The City of Jacob, The City of Gimgimno, The City of Jacobugath, The City of Laman, The City of Josh, The City of Kishkumen, The City of Gad.....
Moral of the story: don’t live in a city!! 😂
Thank you for this lesson and every week!
Emily I would love to know where you got your pink scriptures, my daughter is getting baptized and it would make a perfect gift.
There is info on this on her website...emilybellefreeman.com
Are you 2 related?
Mrs Land of Landonland No. They met when David taught one of Emily’s boys in seminary or institute.
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I love "come follow me" & thank you 4 this.
It would be better if the woman stopped cuttin up and over powering the man,s speech, try & speak 1 at a time, overall a GRRRREAT job.
Fae Scotland
We need Jesus. :)
I SEND U ALL GOOD FINANCIAL WEBSITES NOT TO BLOCK THEM BUT TO SHARE THEM & HELP OTHERS AS JESUS WOULD DO MY BAD I COME FROM GOOD PIONEER STOCK & HAD FAMILY IN MARTIN HANDCART COMPANY & MY GOOD DAD & PRES NELSON R COUSINS THRU THEIR MATERNAL SIDE & BUMPED INTO EACH OTHER ALL THE TIME DOING FAMILY HISTORY WORK IN THE PAST OK THANK U HAVE GOOD DAY
OK YEP THANK YOU OK YEP