my personal scripture journey
Jesus taught with everything he did. He teaches a simple yet profound lesson to a man at the pool of Bethesda as he asks him a simple question and then heals him: Jesus is the real source of all healing.
Scripture References
John 5:1-9
2 Nephi 4:34
John 14:6
2 Nephi 31:21
Matthew 7:8
Joshua 1:5
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32 Episode – The Underdogs
People who become heroes usually overcame something insurmountable. Scripture heroes are no different. And aren’t we all kind of underdogs here on earth?
Scripture References
Moses’ Story – Exodus through Deuteronomy
David’s Story – 1 and 2 Samuel
Nephi’s Story – 1 and 2 Nephi
Alma the elder’s Story – Mosiah 17-18, 23-27
Mormon’s Story – Mormon 1-7
Moroni’s Story – Mormon 8-9, Moroni 10
Paul’s Story – Acts 7-28, Pauline Epistles
Jesus Christ’s Story – Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
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30 Episode – Come Unto Me and Rest
Why should we come unto the Savior? Among other things He promises us rest, but what does that mean?
Scripture References
Isaiah 55:3
Matthew 11:28
John 6:35
2 Nephi 26:33
2 Nephi 28:32
Alma 5:34-35
3 Nephi 9:14, 22
3 Nephi 12:3, 20, 24
3 Nephi 18: 25, 33
Ether 4:13-14
Ether 12:27
Doctrine and Covenants 45:5, 46
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29 Episode – Scriptures Are Like Onions – A Hidden Verse on Showing Love
Scriptures are not just a bunch stories. They can be applied to teach us about things in EVERY part of our life, from the spiritual to the temporal.
Scripture References
Doctrine and Covenants 58:26-29
1 John 4:19
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28 Episode – Our Own “Coat of Skins”
When Adam and Eve left their innocence and the Garden of Eden the Lord gave them coats of skins to cover and protect them. What about us? As we leave our innocence and pass the age of accountability does the Lord give us a protection?
Scripture References
Genesis 3:21
Moses 4:27
Matthew 6:19
Moroni 8:8, 22
Doctrine and Covenants 29:46-47
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27 Episode – Turning My Wheels
The scriptures are full of object lessons. The Savior, in his parables, used many object lessons. Have you looked for those in your own life? I found one on my way to Utah this summer. Hope you enjoy it!
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26 Episode – Humbling and Chastening
Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth. Really? Paul says so, and so does another prophet from the Book of Mormon. He just uses a different word. Humbleth.
Scripture References
Hebrews 12:6-7, 9-11
Alma 32:12-16
Other episodes referred to
23 Episode – Room For All Types
24 Episode – I’m So Tired
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25 Episode – Mighty in the Truth
The sword of truth is all we have to fight with, but will we pick it up?
Note: I refer to the sword in the Armor of God as the sword of truth, but the scriptures actually refer to it as the sword of the Spirit. I think my confusion came from the Hymn Let Us All Press On, 243. But, the scriptures came from the Spirit prompting prophets to write things down. And all truth comes to us by the Spirit, so, it works. Enjoy!
Scripture References
Acts 17:11
Acts 18:24-28
Ephesians 6:10-18
“Let Us All Press On”
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23 Episode – Room for All Types
Do you ever have a hard time with the personalities of people you go to church with? I have. But there really is room for everyone. Heavenly Father can use all of us to further his work. Just look at the differing personalities in the scriptures.
Scripture References
2 Nephi 5:27
Jacob 7:26
Lord, I Believe, Jeffrey R. Holland, General Conference April 2013
Romans 1:15
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20 Episode – Hitting Rock Bottom
We talk about “hitting rock bottom.” Why is there a bottom? What stops us from descending down forever? It’s Jesus Christ.
Scripture References
Doctrine and Covenants 122
Doctrine and Covenants 88:6
Hebrews 2:17-18
Alma 7:11-17
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