Come Follow Me Alma 30-31 (July 6-12)
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Alma 30-31
This week we cover:
Hero: The Dream Team
What is Anti-Christ
Why you love oranges
Exposing the Enemies of Christ
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My 16 year old was listening when I was listening and loved "God just wrapped up lunch for you."
I have struggled teaching my teenagers because they dont want to listen to Mom. To their ears itbis lecturing right now. Soooo. Injust choose to listen to you and all of a sudden my kids are listening as well. Its like magic. Thank you again
Time Stamps:
00:00 Welcome and Summer of Heroes review
01:45 Intro to Alma 30-31
02:36 Quote from President Ezra Taft Benson
04:57 *See the Board*
05:09 Discussion on Korihor's teachings
07:06 Alma 30, verses 7-9
08:21 Discussion of "Anti-Christ" (Alma 30, verse 6)
09:55 Alma 30, verse 12 (No Christ)
10:06 Sidebar on Alma 30, verse 3
10:54 Back to Alma 30, verse 12
12:13 Alma 30, verse 13 (Bound/Yoke)
14:24 Alma 30, verse 14 (Foolish Traditions)
14:29 Alma 30, verse 15 (You Can't Know)
14:54 Alma 30, verse 16 (Frenzied Mind)
15:33 Alma 30, verse 17 (Own Wisdom/Own Strength)
15:42 Cross Reference to Isaiah 50, verse 11 (Compare 2 Nephi 7, verse 11)
16:43 Alma 30, verse 18 (This Life is the End)
17:05 Alma 30, verse 24 (In Bondage)
18:00 Alma 30, verses 19-20 (Solution to a "Korihor Situation")
18:53 Emily's story of a former student
20:48 Alma's conversation with Korihor
21:17 Sidebar List: How Korihor's heart became hardened
22:12 Back to Alma's conversation with Korihor
22:37 Alma 30, verse 40
23:35 Three Evidences
24:06 #1 My Own Experiences (Alma 30, verse 41)
24:16 #2 All the Holy Prophets (Alma 30, verse 44)
24:40 #3 All Things Denote (Alma 30, verse 44)
24:54 David's story of oranges
28:59 Intro to Alma 31
29:50 Alma 31, verse 1
30:25 Alma 30, verse 60
31:05 Alma 31, verse 5
32:01 Alma 31, verses 6-7
32:41 Hero of the Week: The Dream Team
34:24 Alma 31, verse 8
35:22 Cross Reference D&C 84, verse 106
38:08 Emily's story of The Preacher's Twelve
40:01 Alma and the Two Prayers
42:02 Prayer #1 (Alma 31, verses 15-18)
44:45 Discussion on "No Christ" vs "With Christ"
47:41 Prayer #2 (Alma 31, verses 26-35)
52:56 Emily's reflections on Her Dream Team
54:09 Battle-Ready Challenge: Find Comfort in Christ (Alma 31, verse 32)
55:21 Definition of "Comfort"
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Thank you, thank you!!!
This list is sooooooo helpful! Thanks for including it 😊
this is awesome!! thank you!!
Thank u!
I have an amazing vegetable garden and I feel the exact same way as David about “ the orange.” I am amazed at the process of growing food. God gave the seed, the water and the soil. If we will follow certain “rules” about growing them......they magically produce fruit. It’s actually quite mind boggling. I cried one day as my tomatoes and peppers survived a strong windstorm and being pummeled by hail. I heard God say, “ if you feel that way about tomatoes, think of how I feel about you .”
Love this
I am always amazed by my garden. I go out every morning and check on it.
Thank you for sharing!!
We need that orange seed story on a fridge magnet or big push button so that anytime we need a small boost we could just push a button and hear that tidbit of wisdom and knowledge!!
Davids comment about oranges reminded me of the BYU speech The Magnificence of Man by President Nelson. He says ” I have come to appreciate the magnificence of an orange-each droplet of juice neatly packaged in an edible container, joined with many other packets, grouped in sections, and all neatly wrapped in a disposable, biodegradable peel.” When referring to evidences of God. The talk is amazing and amazing and I highly encourage you to read!!
I can’t find it. Could you help me?
It is a great talk!
The orange story...😂 That was epic...🧡!
I love the way you teach... it’s so simple and touching and makes me laugh and cry . We all have our “orange” moments... because when you see trees flowers or a little baby... how is posible for that miracles being not planned by a God? All of this just suddenly happened? I don’t think so... there is a God , He is our Father and all of these things are created by a Highest God of the Universe. We are here with a purpose . Amazing class. Xx
What if anyone who lies is struck dumb for a day....how quiet and peaceful would the world be? Jesus Christ is the answer to everything, He's always here we only need to be quiet and listen when we ask in faith, only believing. So GOOD!
The story of an orange is probably the highlight of this episode😂😂 made my day!!
What a great lesson. I cannot fathom how much preparation goes into your lessons. Thank you so much for all of your prayerful study. Thank you for all the work you put into these. You have made a difference in my life and I am confident that you have done the same for others. Thank you! :)
🤍🍊🤍The Orange story brought to mind the scripture that teaches us that God is all around us, above us, below us and through us. I hold on to those feelings that have been evoked and invoked in me, and more so when I feel the Lord has gone MIA in my life, which is where I am at presently.
You can find God again. He wants to be found. He is in beautiful music, in the scriptures, you will find and feel him as you serve others, ponder your blessings with gratitude, as you fast, as you bear testimony of what you do know. Maybe God was and is there all the time, but you, my friend, just wandered away. Come back, reach and hold that iron rod again.
@@krystalboyack9053 Thank you for your reply.
I'm sure The Good Lord its reaching for you. I hope you soon can feel and accept His Love. It's always there.
@@lesashenton787 💗Thank you for your support! I think my issue is grief, it may have numbed my spirit cuz I can't hear or feel Him. I'm still hanging on. My testimony of HF & JC is still very strong and I'm living righteously.
@@MsCaterific I'm hoping that the past year has allowed you to draw nearer to Our Heavenly Father and Our Savior Jesus Christ. I hope you are able to hear and feel Them now.
Your ways of teaching have made the Book of Mormon stories come alive for me in new ways. I've always read but never with the same excitement I feel now as I have your words scribbled in the margins of my scriptures. (The BOM of Journal edition rocks.) In all you teach, in all I learn, the message of "Come unto Christ"., Come Follow Him" is what I hear most loudly. Thank you for letting the Lord use you and your talents as instruments in His work!
I keep hoping that one day the Church will come out with adjusted footnotes for The Book of Mormon. I love that Corianton gets his act together and serves missions later, but it is not referenced in the footnotes. I am just glad for him!
I've never used the phrase: "we were talking about this on our run." LOL. many of us can't breathe if we run, let alone carry on a conversation.
Right Amy? My husband and I thought the same thing 🤣
Absolutely so timely & fantastic & helpful right now! I had an experience with a couple this past week who have had such a tug of war in their faith, have been bombarded with negative literature & info from their acquaintances from other faiths & the like. They have been only coming to Church over the past year but not all the time.We had stopped by with some soup & corn muffins as the Mom had a medical procedure. They invited us in & we got bombarded with all their intellectual questions & doubts. I felt not fully equipped in the intellectual direction but I felt confident in what I knew. I expressed how God loves them so much, that He is mindful of their concerns & answers will come. That putting love & time into their family was one of the most important callings God has given them.That through loving & serving their family the Holy Ghost will guide them and Heavenly Father will provide knowledge to help them. They had not read the Book of Mormon yet so I challenged them to read , even if they started with 5 minutes at a time. My husbands jovial and experienced fatherly nature was a great addition to the conversation leaving everyone in good spirits. It was an experience that taught me that even though I did not feel equipped to the task - that through small & simple means - great things can come to pass. I need to work on being better prepared - Come Follow Me Study this year has opened up so much for my confidence and understanding. Thank you from my heart. ❤️
I took a biology class a few years ago and learned about photosynthesis that really strengthened my testimony. All the earth testifies of Christ... plants need the sun (Son) to grow, and so do we! Awesome orange story.
You two are so awesome thank you for the time you take, the preparation you put into this each week. I look so forward to it.I feel like in a way you both have done more than you realize here. I find it amazing how inspired what you guys started is. As this Channel was way before COVID and how it’s made me and I’m sure so many others feel a connection with study at a time when it’s been so needed 🙏🏻❤️
You guys are the best. Youve seriously strengthened my testimony and kept me strong during these times. I felt like i hardly knew Christ before I started watching your videos but you always make sure to make christ the center and show how good christ is. Thank you so much for your example and teachings. Thanks for introducing me to Christ. 😄
The orange story made my day!! Also, our bodies denote there is a God. I am taking a Medical Assistant class and the more I learn about the human body, the more in awe I am with God’s genius!! Our bodies are so incredible!!!!
I have been so comforted and strengthened during these trying times by listening to your words💖 and The Spoken Words music and thoughts every morning while doing morning chores 🥰
This has been my FAVORITE! Thanks you so much for taking the time to do this and provide your thoughts and understandings of truth and goodness. I love Davids orange description!!! UNFORGETABLE
Loved this week so very much!!!! AMEN to everything you said!!!!!
I am reminded about a saying that Emily talked about conversing with a friend that was putting together Jubilee with her. He was concerned about getting it done, and her answer was....”but God.” I had a friend whom was negatively commenting on things and I told her, “ but God,” and that the story is written after that statement by you.
Love to hear that my Dream Team is my family...my home..where we have the Spirit. Amen
Thank you David and Emily! I resonate so much with this weeks episode, and I appreciate hearing a message that testifies that my interpretation of scripture being compared to our day isn’t just my own view or perception. I really needed to hear this today!
I'll never look at an orange the same again! 😂
Love love love the orange story! 🍊🧡
Sharing this this morning!
Always love all your insights you both share! 💜
Oh my gosh! LOL that description of the tree growing and bearing fruit was the best ever!! I can listen to that part over and over again. 🤣👊
Such an amazing video and SO needed today! Thank you for doing these! I’ve found a new love and finally feel as though I’m understanding the BOM for the first time ever. Please never stop doing these. 🙏
David Butler! I listened to chapter 5 of Almighty today as well. My favorite part of the orange story is that he cut it for us! You are both fabulous! Thank you!!
Thank you for your closing statements. It redirected me to where to find comfort.
U both teach in a beautiful way! Davids orange story...so-ooooo good!
"Bats hear shapes, plants eat sun, bees dance maps." Don't tell me there isn't a god.
I can’t adequately thank you two enough for your efforts. I am in a new job, in a new place, and in a lot of uncertainty-your sharing of the Gospel has become a highlight in my life.
Yes, everything denotes that there is a God. Exhibit number one: my drawing of a stick figure person...and then I compare it to an actual person. Yup, there’s a God.
Awesome story telling David I'll never look at an orange the same way again! Thank you for your touching recount of your Dream Team Emily - humour and courage. You have got me enjoying Come follow me - not just doing it - It feels better thank you
I love the orange story, it is so amazing to see things grow from a seed!! Great lesson, prayers for you both.
WOW! Great lesson! Blew me away! I felt the Spirit a lot and was very inspired. THANK YOU!
The example of the orange had me laughing. Well done David! And the beautiful thing is that the orange is only one small example of a potentially infinite array of creations and sub-creations, each with their own series of magical events. Yes, I loved the example. Most of all, I love your focus on the Savior. Thanks for all that you do. Also, I'm pretty sure you're magically growing flowers out of your shirt.
Wow, I was listening to this for a good 10 minutes before it dawned on me that you were one of my MTC instructors back in '03, Mr DB! Since I lead a weekly discussion here in London (via Zoom), I was here looking for some extra inspiration this week. I'll have to follow you and figure out which of your books I'll need to check out first :).
I cry with the orange example, so beautiful!! Zhank you for your beautifuul teachings!! BIG MEXICAN HUG!!
Hi.....thanks from Durban, South Africa. ......for sharing your scripture knowledge AND for remembering that the southern hemisphere is in a different season !!!
You guys are totally precious, I never miss your videos, tonight I have had a laugh at David's thought pattern...
Well with out God there would never have been Adam and Eve, so therefore no us...
The Book Of Mormon has so many wonderful lessons that are so right there for us in today's world...
With everything that has happened so far this year of 2020 these pages just jump out st you, well at lest for me...
You are making the stories of scripture a magical journey for all of us..
Thank you ever so much for doing this, I am so eternally grateful, bless you both Emily and David.
Exceptional. THANK YOU !!
🥺 my depression is raging right now and i cant tell you how i just NEEDED your challenge at the end. Thank you.
Orange analogy was very good. Choosing a team with prayers might surprise you as sometimes a name comes up that you question. Isn’t it wonderful the Lord knows us so well that we can be called to serve where needed.
David, your story of the plants is my new favorite 😂😂😂😂😂 .. another word for magic... burning billion miles ... every bit of this is my absolute new favorite 😂😂😂 and Emily’s reactions ? Love them ❤️❤️ you two are so adorable I love you and your sweet hilarious spirits so much
Yes I do want to watch it every morning !! Lol
"It is our Privelege to believe in Christ"!!!!!
With over 40K views it should have over 40K likes! Got to have RUclips recommend this to my people, it is so valuable. Thank you David and Emily for what you do ❤️
24:54 I just love David’s Orange Story! There are so many things that are a witness of the existence of God. I like to call them Glitches in the Matrix or in fact, Miracles!
The Orange Story made me feel like someone drugged was explaining the universe
Thank you so much love you guys!
In a society of mask-ites and anti-mask-ites, political and social upheaval and a virus with an attitude, I really latched on to the last couple of minutes in the video. My peace of mind and spirit has definitely been in the scriptures and as you both mentioned, good music and ....... sweet silence. Thank you both for another incredible lesson, I really look forward to them...
Before the advent of covid I was a news junkie. As the news of the world got uglier, more discouraging and filled with hatred I immersed myself more deeply in scripture study and preparing weekly CFM lessons to teach on zoom. Emily and David are two of my mentors each week on this RUclips channel to help me understand the lessons better so that I may contribute to someone else’s peace. Thanks so much for your efforts, and please continue to share your incredible insights. They are inspirational to many!
Loved the analogy of the orange 🍊 👌
watched for the first time ...loved it ,learned soo much
David! Please give us the avocado primer; the orange was like the first book of the Lord of the Rings and now we (my family) can't wait for the next book. EE
😆 27:00 Love the 🍊 story. Thank you Emily & David for another great lesson.
The story of the orange 🍊 definitely your finest moment ⭐️ awesome 😎
This was wonderful appreciate it and it brought comfort
I will never look at an orange again without much much joy. This is what I think the Savior meant when he asks us to have the mind of a child - the innocent beauty all about just for you and me!
Always looking forward to yo lessons. God bless u both
David the Orange story is the best. Love it! If anyone says there's no God, I will forward to your story and make them watch you 😊
Thank you!
LOVE your story of the orange!
Dumb idols - could not speak/communicate
Korihor eventually dumb - could not speak/ communicate. Thank you for this😊
I needed the challenge. Find peace in Christ. It’s been a rough couple of days for me.
Have you heard the song Peace in Christ? It was the Young Men & Young Women theme song in 2018.
I want to hear about your avocado story now. Great episode today.
I want to say when you spoke of selecting the dream team you are speaking in hindsight because you know what will happen, but when we select our counselors, do we say " this one is strong, and this one we doubt, or do we pray for help in selection?
Alma the younger knew these men were mighty me, but maybe God chose his son? A true father, like Alma Sr. Knows his child is struggling and pray for advice.
I enjoy the way David and you interact and discuss the scriptures.
I live alone andI listen to you Book of Mormon central, teaching with power and you guys and I learn something new from each of you.
Loved it!
Who are these 25 that gave thumb down? Don't like it - don't listen and watch ....
Thank you for your time reaching me and giving me new info and thoughts to ponder ❤️❤️❤️
From what I understand, thumbs up/down and comments all tell RUclips that this is a video that people are interested in, so RUclips should recommend it to more people. I'm just surprised it doesn't have more likes! But thumbs down is still interaction 🙂
I think the reason they are anti-Christ is because they have set themselves above Him. They believe God already loves them best, they are already holy and need no repentance and God already chose them to be saved. In their mind there would be no need of a Saviour. We have to be so careful when we in the Church of Jesus Christ begin to think we have all truth and are chosen and elect. We have to remember it is only because we have been cleansed by the blood of Christ through His unimaginable mercy, love and grace for us!
The thing is, every person is not only welcome but encouraged to participate, to come tho Christ and receive His blessings. If everyone is invited, can there be any "elect"? EVERYONE can be "chosen"
I miss the antichrist part can you explain to me I don’t understand
This man is a legend
It is good to find another who sees the magic of God in an orange.
Are you going to have a "Winter of Warriors" once winter in the U.S. gets here? What a wonderful idea/name. ~ Also, is the "Orange" story written down somewhere? I would love to enter it into my journal. ~ Thanks for all you do to keep us connected with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through the scriptures. I feel so blessed to have found "Don't Miss This". You both are on my Dream Team!!
I love you guys
Oh David, I pray the same thing about the children. How can this keep going on?
What do you mean "when we see sinners at church..." we are all sinners....
I have always wondered how to respond to the question, How do you know there is a God? ... here you go!
I think you should end with a prayer so that please ideas that you're teaching that are so wonderful and exciting can be implemented that applied in our lives with his spirit
I'm pretty sure they do pray. My husband asked why The Tabernacle choir doesn't pray, so I contacted them. The response was basically it's not a formal church function
😂 love the orange proof that there is a God.
My take on the people of Ammon ( in the city of Jershon) has focused on the part of the verse that says they were more wise than many of the Nephites, meaning they immediately recognized that Korihor’s teachings were false and weren’t going to waste time listening to him. Remember the great faith they had, to lay down their weapons and even die rather than violate their covenants. Surely they knew who their faith was in (Christ) so would know Korihor was teaching false doctrine. I never imagined that their wisdom was in taking him to someone whose teachings and understanding they trusted (Ammon) in order to have him reassure them of the correct answers. Interesting to think about.
You need to write the "orange" story and include it in your newsletter.
Don’t pay attention that I am late in my comment.
I still dive into the BOM even though this year is D&C.
The difference between the two prayers are like you said there was no Christ in the prayer of the Zoramites It was an Anit-Christ prayer. But the sad part was in Alma 31:29 When they try to make Heavenly Father anti-Christ. Alma is speaking to God and his heart is braking that the Zoramites believed that God told them that there was no Christ. 😢
Lovely
Love you guys! Just a tiny little nit: David, love the shirt. It looks like an autostereogram. It was just a tiny bit distracting for me, but I got over it and really enjoyed your lesson!
😂 I kept looking at the shirt as well but it’s ok. Usually I’m looking at Emily’s cute tops. A good change today.
Chapter 31 discussion of the Zoramites Prayer is that they Worship "WEEKLY and WEAKLY" (vs. 15-18) Then we have a Classic Compare n Contrast to Alma's Prayer (vs.26-35) Ah, Pride vs. Humility. Korihor (30:56) and the Zoramites BOTH found out sadly that Satan is a TERRIBLE PAYMASTER !! The Dream Team was chosen by Alma but more importantly by the Lord. They were chosen BEFORE they were born for this mighty work among a Prideful People. One day, MANY will rise up and call them blessed !!
Here we are in July and we ordered our study guide in November and don’t have one yet. Can we order now for 2021 so maybe we can get it for the Doctrine and Covenants?
I ordered mine in December but still haven't received it.
I ordered mine in December and still haven't received it.
How can I hear the avocado story?😂😂🥑
What would you say to someone with major linguistic concerns ? They’re really struggling :(
I want to know more about his 12. What does he do?
You make the scriptures come alive to me and enlighten me in so many different ways. Just a question...in Alma chapter 31 verse 36 when Alma "claps his hands upon them" and then they were filled with the spirit, what do you think that means? Does clap have a different meaning than we know of today?
In the 1828 edition of the Noah Webster Dictionary (which reflects English usage in the days of the Prophet Joseph Smith), the word “clapped” is defined as “to thrust or put on.” In other words “laid his hands on” each one of them.
45:00 I do not believe that we will be the religion to go to heaven. Who are we do determine when someone embraces the fullness of the Gospel?
Another channel had a fascinating point about the zoromite prayer... if you take it piece by piece it’s almost like a prayer to satan secretly and satan tries to claim things like glory that isn’t his
Today Satan is still saying "No Christ" with taking Christ out of Christmas = Xmas. Oh he is sneaky.
www.ligonier.org/blog/why-is-x-used-when-it-replaces-christ-in-christmas/
www.vox.com/platform/amp/2014/12/14/7374401/jesus-xmas-christmas
@@stephaniehall456 thanks for explaining but personally I don't think many people know about the true meaning of the X...... glad there's a nice reason but I didn't know about that and I'm sure others don't. I still don't like it.
In reference to those not welcome in our churches consider those tat smell like cigarette smoke. How do we treat their children who unwillingly also smell lie smoke. That was me growing up. Members .........please consider your ways! Inclusion is so important and powerful and the Lord's way.
Hi, I absolutely love your podcasts, and I gain so much more insight from studying with you - thank you ❤❤ I have a request though - english is my first language, and so I understand you both perfectly. However, I am involved with teaching the gospel to some incredible people from Africa, whose first language isn't English, and whilst they understand English well, they get a bit lost with you guys, as when you get excited about what you are speaking about, the speed in which you talk increases. Would it be possible to request that you just slow it down a little please? You have such amazing insights, and you teach in a way that everyone can comprehend. Much love to you both ❤❤
How were you treated?
I would add LGBTQ, I once heard from a close Ward friend say, "when did the church start welcoming them!" I was so flabbergasted, the only response I could get out was, "we all have sins we need to work on
I understand the thumbs down if you can’t get past the comments like blaming his mom for name and how he turned out, wanting to change a quote from Elder Benson as if he knew better, and a few more. However, overall it is good. He interrupts her often. Some of his comments are weak. Why criticize the grammar of the scriptures except to prove you know better? I enjoy their program, but this one wasn’t up to par.
I love how they constantly support and affirm eachother. One of my favorite episodes!
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I appreciate the work you’re doing with these sessions.
Something you just discussed around minute 45+ has me feeling unsettled and actually troubled. It sounded like you we’re trying to express that you believe all people (you listed examples including rough clothes, lifestyle, etc) should feel included in your (our) congregations. Do you realize that your next words marginalized all those groups of people whom you just said it would be anti-Christ to marginalize? You mentioned all of those groups and differences, then you said that Christ welcomed “the sinner.” You labeled anyone who may have been cast out or made to feel cast out or judged BY YOU/ your/ our congregation as the sinners.
*were
in my opinion, we are
all sinners, everyone in and out of the church
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IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY OTHER PROOF, THE THUMB ALONE WOULD CONVINCE ME OF GOD'S EXISTENCE. - Sir Isaac Newton :)