Krystal Pierce is amazing. She makes learning so easy. Thanks John and Hank for an amazing study full of fun, laughs, great info, amazing spiritual insight, and strengthened testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ.♥️♥️♥️
I can’t get over the light in and around Krystal. Her beautiful smile and her lovely demeanor enhance her teachings. What a wonderful lesson. Thank you.
I especially enjoyed and appreciated Dr. Pierce's loving and repeated summarization of Elisha's miracles as foreshadowing Jesus Christ's gifts to us. The summarization has become a sweet mental package in my mind for easy retrieval and pondering. Thank you to Dr. Pierce for your insight and your manner. And thank you to John and Hank for the weekly podcast. Your efforts are a blessing.
Thank you especially for linking Elisha’s miracles with the Savior’s mission. I have been taking on president Nelson’s challenge to learn about miracles, and this lesson hits all the buttons. Thank you all for opening my eyes. Loved it!
Thank you for your efforts in enlarging the gospel to apply in our everyday lives. These podcasts are listened to multiple times by me and have not only increased my understanding of the specifics of the scriptures, but it has also widened the breadth of my faith. I thank you for that.
Thank you Brother Bytheway for including the quote from President John Taylor. I have added it to my book of significant (to me) quotations. Knowing there are angels around us 10,000 times more interested in us than we are in ourselves brings great comfort.
The thing that is fantastic about studding the Old Testament We are learning so much about the consistency of the gospel through so many dispensations. I'm impresed too with the fact that these prophets are performing the same miracles that the savor will do many years in the future.
This has long been one of my favorite Bible stories. Elisha telling his young servant, Don't worry, we have more with us than sll of them. I have angels eith me, I know, as I help to raise my 3 grandsons.
This was an excellent podcast! Thank you for your spirit and instruction. You have brought the Old Testament to life for me in a way that I've never experienced!
I have been listening today and quite enjoyed my expanded knowledge. Then when we had our zoom call with our grandchildren in Indiana, they told us about going to Nauvoo for their Youth Conference and all got pictures with Hank Smith. They were anxious to share their chance to meet a celebrity in the mormon world.
I like to pair 2Kings 6:15-17 with 1Nephi 14:12-14 There are more covenant keeping disciples of Jesus Christ on both sides of the veil than ever before in the history of the world!
I love Dr Pierce, she is amazing! Could I get the talk of President Hollands that John referenced? I couldn’t find it in the Jan 1982 Ensign. Thank you!!
If Elijah represented Moses and Elisha is representing Christ and his miracles, could the writers be saying that Christ would be greater than Moses was? Even doubly greater? Lots of interesting thoughts
Did Elisha, or the Savior, ever ask about the worthiness of an individual before blessing him with a miracle? We know that there is “none worthy but the Savior “. We are all striving to become worthy through the Savior. The Savior loves YOU enough to suffer and die for you. Did he suffer for “worthy” people only? No, in His life He continually went to the sinners and the lowliest people in society. Please don’t count Him out of your life. Don’t deny His love and sacrifice for YOU.
I have learned so much and I have never laughed so much. I truly love Elisha now. Such miracles long ago and even now in our own lives. Thank you John, Hank, and Dr. Pierce.
Very knowledgeable. I have a specific question about the 40+ “boys “who were mauled by the bears. About half of the podcasters and commentators said they actually were not killed but Follow Him said they were. How can I reconcile these completely opposite presentations?
I would agree with the expert. And also realize there are many examples in the scriptures where things are not literal but symbolic. Perhaps it's hard to say 100% what is literal or symbolic.
I have always heard they were killed. Most of the people on this podcast have a great depth of knowledge and a better grasp of the early language. I would think the others might be mistaken. I tend to believe the written account insofar as it is translated correctly.
I believe we have to acknowledge that no one has all the answers. All teachers are doing the best they can with their understanding of the circumstances presented in the scriptures, the commentary of church leaders and often their understanding of the original text. If there is no where that states something exactly we will continue to look for the best answer. Thankfully, in this case, it isn’t an important detail as far as our salvation is concerned. Always the answer is, pray about it and wait on the Lord to help you come to a personal understanding.
ENOCH, MOSES, AND ELIJAH, ALL (PRE-RESURRECTION) TRANSLATED BEINGS, WERE WITH CHRIST IN HIS RESURRECTION 54 Yea, and Enoch also, and they who were with him; the prophets who were before him; and Noah also, and they who were before him; and Moses also, and they who were before him; 55 And from Moses to Elijah, and from Elijah to John, who were with Christ in his resurrection, and the holy apostles, with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, shall be in the presence of the Lamb. -D&C 133 All translated beings accordingly receive what amounts to an instantaneous death and resurrection. Those who were translated before the resurrection of our Lord "were with Christ in his resurrection." (D. & C. 133:55.) Those who have been translated since the resurrection of Christ shall continue to live as mortals until the Second Coming when they shall receive their immortal glory. It will be resurrected, not translated beings, who shall return with the city of Enoch. -Elder Bruce R. McConkie (Mormon Doctrine, 807)
Nothing was said about the 2 women who promised each other they would boil their sons and eat them and after the first woman boild her son the second one hid hers, I'm sure I'm not understanding the connection.
Krystal Pierce is amazing. She makes learning so easy. Thanks John and Hank for an amazing study full of fun, laughs, great info, amazing spiritual insight, and strengthened testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ.♥️♥️♥️
I can’t get over the light in and around Krystal. Her beautiful smile and her lovely demeanor enhance her teachings. What a wonderful lesson. Thank you.
Thank you for your explanation of the children and the bears.
I especially enjoyed and appreciated Dr. Pierce's loving and repeated summarization of Elisha's miracles as foreshadowing Jesus Christ's gifts to us. The summarization has become a sweet mental package in my mind for easy retrieval and pondering. Thank you to Dr. Pierce for your insight and your manner. And thank you to John and Hank for the weekly podcast. Your efforts are a blessing.
Thank you especially for linking Elisha’s miracles with the Savior’s mission. I have been taking on president Nelson’s challenge to learn about miracles, and this lesson hits all the buttons. Thank you all for opening my eyes. Loved it!
Thank you John for that lovely John Taylor quote. Your sentiments aren't lost on me. ❤️❤️
Thank you for your efforts in enlarging the gospel to apply in our everyday lives. These podcasts are listened to multiple times by me and have not only increased my understanding of the specifics of the scriptures, but it has also widened the breadth of my faith. I thank you for that.
I keep Elder Holland's quote in my scriptures. His words have brought me great comfort during very difficult times.
One of my favorite seminary videos was the story of Naaman. Thanks for your beautiful insights into the Old Testament.
Thank you Brother Bytheway for including the quote from President John Taylor. I have added it to my book of significant (to me) quotations. Knowing there are angels around us 10,000 times more interested in us than we are in ourselves brings great comfort.
I am so very grateful for these pod cast. I just drink them in. Thank you.
The thing that is fantastic about studding the Old Testament We are learning so much about the consistency of the gospel through so many dispensations. I'm impresed too with the fact that these prophets are performing the same miracles that the savor will do many years in the future.
This has long been one of my favorite Bible stories. Elisha telling his young servant, Don't worry, we have more with us than sll of them. I have angels eith me, I know, as I help to raise my 3 grandsons.
I love it.... Awesome, laugh and learn... great spirit.... Thank you... beautiful beautiful beautiful
This was an excellent podcast! Thank you for your spirit and instruction. You have brought the Old Testament to life for me in a way that I've never experienced!
I watched that quote from elder Holland several times and tear up almost every time.
Thank you Brother John, I cried with you..
This lessons are my sanctuary.
Thank you for wonderful lesson this week. 👍
I have been listening today and quite enjoyed my expanded knowledge. Then when we had our zoom call with our grandchildren in Indiana, they told us about going to Nauvoo for their Youth Conference and all got pictures with Hank Smith. They were anxious to share their chance to meet a celebrity in the mormon world.
Absolutely enlightening !
Thank you guys.
Fantastic episode, thank you so much !!
Loved this episode! Thank you!
The lengthy quote from Elder Holland that Hank Smith reads is in the January 1982 Liahona, not the Ensign.
I wish I was still a BYU student so I could take classes from Dr. Krystal Pierce.
👏👏👏 LOOOOVE 💕
Excellent!
I like to pair 2Kings 6:15-17 with 1Nephi 14:12-14
There are more covenant keeping disciples of Jesus Christ on both sides of the veil than ever before in the history of the world!
I love Dr Pierce, she is amazing! Could I get the talk of President Hollands that John referenced? I couldn’t find it in the Jan 1982 Ensign. Thank you!!
If Elijah represented Moses and Elisha is representing Christ and his miracles, could the writers be saying that Christ would be greater than Moses was? Even doubly greater? Lots of interesting thoughts
Maybe we think that we're not worthy to receiving a miracle blessing from God, after having a life of less blessing in life
Did Elisha, or the Savior, ever ask about the worthiness of an individual before blessing him with a miracle?
We know that there is “none worthy but the Savior “. We are all striving to become worthy through the Savior.
The Savior loves YOU enough to suffer and die for you. Did he suffer for “worthy” people only?
No, in His life He continually went to the sinners and the lowliest people in society. Please don’t count Him out of your life.
Don’t deny His love and sacrifice for YOU.
The child may of had to blow out the dust or diseases of the vessel, decomposition
Cleaning if the lungs, sinuses by sneezing
Interesting thought!
I have learned so much and I have never laughed so much. I truly love Elisha now. Such miracles long ago and even now in our own lives. Thank you John, Hank, and Dr. Pierce.
I looked for Elder Hollands talk "For Times of Trouble" in the 01/82 Ensign and couldn't find it. Can you tell me where it is hidden?
Jan 82 Liahona
Very knowledgeable. I have a specific question about the 40+ “boys “who were mauled by the bears. About half of the podcasters and commentators said they actually were not killed but Follow Him said they were. How can I reconcile these completely opposite presentations?
I would agree with the expert. And also realize there are many examples in the scriptures where things are not literal but symbolic. Perhaps it's hard to say 100% what is literal or symbolic.
Opinions are like belly buttons: Everybody’s got one.
I have always heard they were killed. Most of the people on this podcast have a great depth of knowledge and a better grasp of the early language. I would think the others might be mistaken. I tend to believe the written account insofar as it is translated correctly.
I believe we have to acknowledge that no one has all the answers. All teachers are doing the best they can with their understanding of the circumstances presented in the scriptures, the commentary of church leaders and often their understanding of the original text. If there is no where that states something exactly we will continue to look for the best answer. Thankfully, in this case, it isn’t an important detail as far as our salvation is concerned. Always the answer is, pray about it and wait on the Lord to help you come to a personal understanding.
ENOCH, MOSES, AND ELIJAH, ALL (PRE-RESURRECTION) TRANSLATED BEINGS, WERE WITH CHRIST IN HIS RESURRECTION
54 Yea, and Enoch also, and they who were with him; the prophets who were before him; and Noah also, and they who were before him; and Moses also, and they who were before him;
55 And from Moses to Elijah, and from Elijah to John, who were with Christ in his resurrection, and the holy apostles, with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, shall be in the presence of the Lamb.
-D&C 133
All translated beings accordingly receive what amounts to an instantaneous death and resurrection. Those who were translated before the resurrection of our Lord "were with Christ in his resurrection." (D. & C. 133:55.) Those who have been translated since the resurrection of Christ shall continue to live as mortals until the Second Coming when they shall receive their immortal glory. It will be resurrected, not translated beings, who shall return with the city of Enoch.
-Elder Bruce R. McConkie (Mormon Doctrine, 807)
Nothing was said about the 2 women who promised each other they would boil their sons and eat them and after the first woman boild her son the second one hid hers, I'm sure I'm not understanding the connection.