Ooooweee!! What an episode!! We listened as a family this week on our road trip. Had to stop this episode a bunch of times just to chat about it. That's how you know it's so, so good. Thanks so much!!!
Thank all three of you for this podcast. These deep dives into the theology of The Book of Mormon, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Plan of Redemption, Jehovah as the Eternal God, and my need to repent are heart, mind and soul expanding. My testimony is strengthened and my faith increased because of your teachings.
I rarely ever comment on a podcast. But the story of the eight souls that the bishop mentioned. Being the mother of multiple children that have left the church, it would be my hope that some of those people in the ward who were touched by the goal, who may be prior to that goal had felt left out, and now felt part of something bigger than they were, maybe they were the ones that were converted. and being converted, perhaps their children would have an opportunity to grow up in the church
And perhaps there were 8 special people on the other side of the veil that needed and wanted and were waiting for their temple work to be done for them. Perhaps this bishop was also gathering Israel on both sides 😊 Isn't it wonderful that the gathering can take on so many facets of the work?
This is my favorite Podcast so far this year and considering the speakers we’ve had that’s saying something Please bring back Dr Sharp on literally any subject the way he broke down the scriptures and really challenged my mind on the plan of redemption is gold. The conversation about the nature of God and who God is by titles and names is foundational my pulse is actually fast as I make this comment it can be a little murky about the “Godhead” in the Book of Mormon if you don’t slow down and read the words with emphasis instead of zipping through the stories as I’ve been want to do on most occasions so much of Alma, Amulek, and Zeezrom are in previous and future chapters in Alma I’ll have to take notes to catch all of the entries. Thank You for this guest who will have forever changed my soul
I'm not sure if Dr. Sharp will read this but if he does, I want him to know he took me back to the days of Glenwood and Fish and the Newts! "We gotta get out more!" I love the memories, Dan! But seriously, this is a great episode and I really enjoyed Dr. Sharp's teaching. Very insightful and gave me much to ponder and expand with my personal study. Thank you!
I just loved this session. So beautifully explained how Jehovah (Jesus Christ) is both the eternal father of heaven and earth and the Son of God. Thank you so much. 6-16-24
Wow. I had never realized that Jesus first taught the Nephites to pray to the Father (who only prayed to Jehovah before) in 3 Nephi and that all these references to God do not include reference to the Father but are different names for Christ. I have read and listened to these scriptures who knows how many times, and I have wondered and prayed and sought understanding on these fine distinctions for years. These explanations really helped clear up the murkiness remaining for me. Thank you so much, Dr. Sharp!!! I see many others in the comments reporting they feel similarly blessed and enlightened by your clear and obviously carefully won insights over many years. Thank you!!
One of my favorite episodes! Dr Sharp really expanded my understanding of the Plan of Redemption, Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the Justice of God. Fabulous! Thank you SO much!
This is my third comment. I'm writing these as I'm still watching the episode. (Almost to the end now!) Your point that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is part and the completion of His Atonement - Resurrection and Atonement are not separate - is beautiful and needed. While I may have come to this conclusion already in recent years, I think it is not usually articulated, and the two are very, very often separated (and thus misunderstood) - even in my own thinking. Wow! The way you attached it to President Nelson's injunction not to separate Atonement from Jesus Christ! Mind-blowing. You have given me a fuller understanding, and I will not forget it!
Thank you for another great podcast, so many things about Christ's Atonement has been made so much clearer to me. Again thank you to everyone's time and effort to help us better understand the messages in the Book of Mormon.
An amazing and heartfelt learning lesson! Thank you!❤This has been enlightening! I'm always amazed how perfect each guest is the best one to witness to us of the important messages found in these chapters and in the history as well!❤
I have been a member of the church for 25 years and with all these technology and podcasts I am still learning something new evey time I listen. The scriptures never disappoint! Thank you so much! 🙏❤️
I love everything that was taught. I am blown away weekly by the gift of knowledge I receive from your guests. Just an FYI: Doing a Scripture Citation Index search of “plan of redemption” I found there are actually 7 instances of this phrase in Alma 12 and 17 altogether in the Book of Mormon. I do love the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
Once again, this has been an awesome session. Thank you so much for your time and testimony, and giving sharing this with us. On a sidenote, I ran to Deseret book and bought the book of Mormon, reference companion, that brother Bytheway had.
Brethren maraming salamat. I too love the Book of Mormon. Helped me born again with an everlasting great gratitude and love for God and Jesus Christ daily.
I have listened to this episode twice and reviewed the transcript. Dr. Sharp's comments about the Law of Moses and whom the Nephites worshipped might be a little confusing. I believe the clearest scripture on this subject is Jacob 4:5 which reads "Behold, they (all the holy prophets who were before us) believed in Christ and worshipped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. For this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to him; ..." This is a truth lost from the Bible, i.e. that ancient prophets and saints, including the Nephite saints, worshipped God, the Father, in the name of Christ, even as they kept the law of Moses. This truth was also lost in ancient Israel leading to the coming of Jesus Christ. This is one of the many ways in which the Book of Mormon restores truths lost from the Bible. Thanks so much for your good work! We are most grateful! Richard Boyer, Holladay, UT
Excellent podcast! I learned so much about redemption and the atonement! I'm going to need to listen to this several times to get all of the meat that was shared today
Very interesting guest. I was interested in the story of Amulek . I got the impression that at on time, with the history of his ancestors that he himself tells, that he knew, in Alma 10:5-7, of the mysteries and marvelous power of prophets since he was a boy but Amulek does admit he hardened his heart many times and I would not hear. I think he finally recognized his errors after seeing an angel and spending time with Alma, etc. Just thought Amulek didn't get enough credit for being a good man underneath all that "Nehorite" instruction. Loved the discussion. Thank you.
I really enjoyed the insights regarding Christ as Jehovah and the probability that the 3 titles used in Alma 11:44 refer to Christ Himself “(the bar of Christ the Son, and God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, which is one Eternal God”) I’m wondering if Dr. Sharp has a comment on the phrase Jacob used in Jacob 4:5 that “they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name.” I understand that verse to refer to God The Father, The Architect of The Plan Iof Salvation and The Father of our Spirits. Thank you for to the hosts Hank & John and Dr. Sharp Scott Sullivan
If Nephites had creation and Fall stories from brass plates surely they would have been aware of Elohim? Not knowing of him until Christ came and said, “pray to the Father in my name” seems odd to me. I agree the BOf M emphasis is on Jehovah of the OT and Christ who will come being the same God but why would he be called the Son of God if there was no Elohim?
With the destruction of Ammonihah, I don't think that the Lord deliberately destroyed it because they were wicked. I think that the Lord, over and over again, tried to warn them because He knew it was coming. He couldn't stop the inevitable destruction because He honors EVERYONE'S free agency, but he couldn't force the wicked in Ammonihah to listen, either.
Ooooweee!! What an episode!! We listened as a family this week on our road trip. Had to stop this episode a bunch of times just to chat about it. That's how you know it's so, so good. Thanks so much!!!
Amen!
Thank all three of you for this podcast. These deep dives into the theology of The Book of Mormon, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Plan of Redemption, Jehovah as the Eternal God, and my need to repent are heart, mind and soul expanding. My testimony is strengthened and my faith increased because of your teachings.
Thank you for stating my feelings perfectly.
I rarely ever comment on a podcast. But the story of the eight souls that the bishop mentioned. Being the mother of multiple children that have left the church, it would be my hope that some of those people in the ward who were touched by the goal, who may be prior to that goal had felt left out, and now felt part of something bigger than they were, maybe they were the ones that were converted. and being converted, perhaps their children would have an opportunity to grow up in the church
Oh my-I needed your comment, as I feel the same way you do. A majority of my children have also left the church. Thank you for sharing. ♥️
And perhaps there were 8 special people on the other side of the veil that needed and wanted and were waiting for their temple work to be done for them. Perhaps this bishop was also gathering Israel on both sides 😊
Isn't it wonderful that the gathering can take on so many facets of the work?
This was SO GOOD this week! I need to go read it again and then listen again. Really, for me, mind blowing. Thanks to you all.
This is my favorite Podcast so far this year and considering the speakers we’ve had that’s saying something Please bring back Dr Sharp on literally any subject the way he broke down the scriptures and really challenged my mind on the plan of redemption is gold. The conversation about the nature of God and who God is by titles and names is foundational my pulse is actually fast as I make this comment it can be a little murky about the “Godhead” in the Book of Mormon if you don’t slow down and read the words with emphasis instead of zipping through the stories as I’ve been want to do on most occasions so much of Alma, Amulek, and Zeezrom are in previous and future chapters in Alma I’ll have to take notes to catch all of the entries. Thank You for this guest who will have forever changed my soul
I agree, Dr. Sharp is a fabulous teacher with insights that i have never heard before. Please bring him back!!
This podcast was so enlightening. I will have to watch it again to grasp all the thoughts and words. Thank you!
I'm not sure if Dr. Sharp will read this but if he does, I want him to know he took me back to the days of Glenwood and Fish and the Newts! "We gotta get out more!" I love the memories, Dan!
But seriously, this is a great episode and I really enjoyed Dr. Sharp's teaching. Very insightful and gave me much to ponder and expand with my personal study. Thank you!
I just loved this session. So beautifully explained how Jehovah (Jesus Christ) is both the eternal father of heaven and earth and the Son of God. Thank you so much. 6-16-24
This episode was so meaningful! Plan of Salvation and Plan of Redemption discussions and Scripture citations! Whoohoo Let's Go!!!
Wow. I had never realized that Jesus first taught the Nephites to pray to the Father (who only prayed to Jehovah before) in 3 Nephi and that all these references to God do not include reference to the Father but are different names for Christ. I have read and listened to these scriptures who knows how many times, and I have wondered and prayed and sought understanding on these fine distinctions for years. These explanations really helped clear up the murkiness remaining for me. Thank you so much, Dr. Sharp!!! I see many others in the comments reporting they feel similarly blessed and enlightened by your clear and obviously carefully won insights over many years. Thank you!!
I knew that voice sounded familiar! Professor Sharp was one of the most impactful professors I’ve ever had. Solid guy, solid teacher.
Wow, Dr. Sharp definitely expanded my mind. I didn't realize the first dead, a new concept for me. Great lesson. Loved it all.
Thank you Dr. Daniel B. Sharp!
What a wonderful lesson for me😊!
One of my favorite episodes! Dr Sharp really expanded my understanding of the Plan of Redemption, Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the Justice of God. Fabulous! Thank you SO much!
This is my third comment. I'm writing these as I'm still watching the episode. (Almost to the end now!) Your point that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is part and the completion of His Atonement - Resurrection and Atonement are not separate - is beautiful and needed. While I may have come to this conclusion already in recent years, I think it is not usually articulated, and the two are very, very often separated (and thus misunderstood) - even in my own thinking. Wow! The way you attached it to President Nelson's injunction not to separate Atonement from Jesus Christ! Mind-blowing. You have given me a fuller understanding, and I will not forget it!
Outstanding discussion on the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Great guest. Thank you
The gospel is simple yet Profound!
Opened my eyes and mind to so much more. Thank you so much!
Thank you for another great podcast, so many things about Christ's Atonement has been made so much clearer to me. Again thank you to everyone's time and effort to help us better understand the messages in the Book of Mormon.
so good I had to listen to it twice
I love these chapters! Thanks for bringing more meaning to them ❤
Had to watch both of these episodes twice to really sit down & furiously take notes in my margins! So many good insights!
Same! 😂❤
Thank you this is very helpful to study we being blessed with great teachers 😊
Great simple explanation and encouragement regarding repentance 😊
Wonderful episodes! Thank you Dr. Sharp!
An amazing and heartfelt learning lesson! Thank you!❤This has been enlightening! I'm always amazed how perfect each guest is the best one to witness to us of the important messages found in these chapters and in the history as well!❤
This was an outstanding episode! Please have Dr. Daniel Sharp back again!
I love this message. Thank you so much
I have been a member of the church for 25 years and with all these technology and podcasts I am still learning something new evey time I listen. The scriptures never disappoint!
Thank you so much! 🙏❤️
Yes, definitely a big thank you to all of you for this wonderful lesson, as well as your testimony, Dr. Sharp! ! ❤🇨🇦
How many “thank yous” would suffice for talking/teaching us through these doctrinally complex chapters in Alma!
I love everything that was taught. I am blown away weekly by the gift of knowledge I receive from your guests. Just an FYI: Doing a Scripture Citation Index search of “plan of redemption” I found there are actually 7 instances of this phrase in Alma 12 and 17 altogether in the Book of Mormon. I do love the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
Loved this episode.
Once again, this has been an awesome session. Thank you so much for your time and testimony, and giving sharing this with us. On a sidenote, I ran to Deseret book and bought the book of Mormon, reference companion, that brother Bytheway had.
Great discussions!! Enjoyed Dr. Sharp’s insights.
👍Thanks 👍
Mind opened, love of The Plan increased.
Thank you
Brethren maraming salamat. I too love the Book of Mormon. Helped me born again with an everlasting great gratitude and love for God and Jesus Christ daily.
Thank you for your service. I follow your podcasts and they are always enlightening! Thank you!
I have listened to this episode twice and reviewed the transcript. Dr. Sharp's comments about the Law of Moses and whom the Nephites worshipped might be a little confusing. I believe the clearest scripture on this subject is Jacob 4:5 which reads "Behold, they (all the holy prophets who were before us) believed in Christ and worshipped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. For this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to him; ..." This is a truth lost from the Bible, i.e. that ancient prophets and saints, including the Nephite saints, worshipped God, the Father, in the name of Christ, even as they kept the law of Moses. This truth was also lost in ancient Israel leading to the coming of Jesus Christ. This is one of the many ways in which the Book of Mormon restores truths lost from the Bible. Thanks so much for your good work! We are most grateful! Richard Boyer, Holladay, UT
Excellent podcast! I learned so much about redemption and the atonement! I'm going to need to listen to this several times to get all of the meat that was shared today
Very interesting guest. I was interested in the story of Amulek . I got the impression that at on time, with the history of his ancestors that he himself tells, that he knew, in Alma 10:5-7, of the mysteries and marvelous power of prophets since he was a boy but Amulek does admit he hardened his heart many times and I would not hear. I think he finally recognized his errors after seeing an angel and spending time with Alma, etc. Just thought Amulek didn't get enough credit for being a good man underneath all that "Nehorite" instruction. Loved the discussion. Thank you.
I loved the messages of this lesson. I almost could not finish it because of the pronunciation of Amulek as Ahmulek 😂
I really enjoyed the insights regarding Christ as Jehovah and the probability that the 3 titles used in Alma 11:44 refer to Christ Himself “(the bar of Christ the Son, and God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, which is one Eternal God”)
I’m wondering if Dr. Sharp has a comment on the phrase Jacob used in Jacob 4:5 that “they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name.”
I understand that verse to refer to God The Father, The Architect of The Plan Iof Salvation and The Father of our Spirits.
Thank you for to the hosts Hank & John and Dr. Sharp
Scott Sullivan
The first death was when they were ejected from Eden. Of course. Iowa loves you guys.
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Witnessing the Book of Mormon power of "companionship" in Alma and Amulek, I often wonder why the Prophet Joseph sent Samuel Smith to testify solo...?
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If Nephites had creation and Fall stories from brass plates surely they would have been aware of Elohim? Not knowing of him until Christ came and said, “pray to the Father in my name” seems odd to me. I agree the BOf M emphasis is on Jehovah of the OT and Christ who will come being the same God but why would he be called the Son of God if there was no Elohim?
What is the link for the Bible project video? I can't find it.
With the destruction of Ammonihah, I don't think that the Lord deliberately destroyed it because they were wicked. I think that the Lord, over and over again, tried to warn them because He knew it was coming. He couldn't stop the inevitable destruction because He honors EVERYONE'S free agency, but he couldn't force the wicked in Ammonihah to listen, either.