Tag Archives: Old Testament

Engineering and Shoe Shopping



120 Episode – Engineering and Shoe Shopping

Faith is not making choices knowing how things will turn out. It’s trying things out to see if they get us closer to God, and changing course if they do not.

Scripture References

Ether 12:6
“Faith,” Topics and Questions
1 Nephi 3-4
Alma 21-22
Exodus 7-12
Alma 60-62


I’ll Do It



100 Episode – I’ll Do It

“I only want what you want. Just tell me what that is. I’ll do it.” Can you say this prayer honestly? It sounds a little scary to me.

Scripture References

Mosiah 17
Alma 9-14
Helaman 15
Doctrine and Covenants 98:14
2 Nephi 2:27
2 Nephi 10:23
1 Corinthians 2:9


No Going Back



90 Episode – No Going Back

The only way out is through. For reals.

Scripture References

Exodus 14:12
1 Nephi 2:11-12
Genesis 3:17
“The Power Spiritual Momentum,” Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, April 2022.
“Our Heartfelt All,” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. General Conference, April 2022.


A Lesson from Esau



87 Episode – A Lesson from Esau

Not all the lessons in scripture come from the “good guys.” Esau learned a lesson that has consequences for his whole life. Does that mean he was never forgiven?

Scripture References

Genesis 25
Genesis 27
Genesis 33


The Underdogs



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


Godly Sorrow vs. Shame – Seeing Satan’s Counterfeits



31 Episode – Godly Sorrow vs. Shame – Seeing Satan’s Counterfeits

Satan tries to ruin everything God has given us in this world. He wants us to be confused, and he does his best at it. The only way we can counter it is to figure out what is really truth and how the adversary counterfeits it. Guilt is one of those. There is God’s way and Satan’s way.

References

Williams, Robin. The Non-Designer’s Design Book, Fourth Edition. pg. 11
2 Nephi 9:9
Isaiah 28:10
Mormon 2:14


Come Unto Me and Rest



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


Looking to Christ, Is It Really That Easy?



21 Episode – Looking to Christ, Is it Really That Easy?

All the Israelites had to do to save their lives from the bites of the serpents was to look at a brass serpent. Is it really that easy for us to look to the Savior and live?

Scripture References

Alma 33:19-20
Numbers 21:5-9
2 Nephi 32:4-5