😇 Convert ORDAINED to Priest • DEEP Thoughts on LDS Sacrament in LA

[@52churchesin52weeks]

What does the Sacrament mean to you? Would enjoy hearing your reflections below!

[@runner8632]

In D&C (will get back with you for section and verse), the Lord said it doesn’t matter what we use for Sacrament (water), as long as we partake of the Sacrament in remembrance of him.

[@explorerofmind]

During the sacrament I often express gratitude in my heart to Heavenly Father for his son Jesus. I sometimes ask that I be able to show my gratitude by being willing to stand up like a man like he did. I ponder on how I can perform my duties like he did during the new week. I review my goals in life. The sacrament gives me a chance to think simply about life without all of the murkiness of life blurring up the view.

[@janetkennington2112]

David, you are so loved by the members of the church (LDS)! YOU ARE A GREAT BLESSING and we are so amazed at your beautiful testimony and faithfulness!!! God bless you! ❤

[@sararampton654]

What does the Sacrament mean to you? To answer your question, I always appreciated the knowledge that when I take the sacrament I’m renewing my covenants that I made with Christ when I was baptized. It is as if I am born again/re-baptized and made new. It gives me strength and protection during the week…I can feel the peaceful power it brings. During covid lockdown, when we had permission to receive the sacrament at home, it was an even more sacred and incredible experience to have the emblems of Christ’s body before me, covered in white cloth. It hit hard, as if Christ’s body lay before me…that he had died because of me, to save my life…nothing like the feeling He had died and I was at fault for His death…it was a tender moment where I was overcome with love from God and wanted to live a better life because he died for me. In that moment the reality that the sacrament service is like a sacred funeral service with Christs body laid before us. He suffered and died for me and you and everyone. He did it because He loves us more than we can know. We sometimes get glimpses of that love, especially during quiet moments of reflection, like during the sacrament.

[@tybaltmarr2158]

It means another chance. It reminds me of my saviour's broken body, and his split blood.

[@ProdigalSonMatt]

I love your story brother. I was rebaptized into the church on April 20th, 2024. I watched your journey as I was getting ready to return to church. It’s helped so many people.

[@NinaHansen2008]

I’m so glad to hear that, Brother Matt! I went through a tough time, too. I didn’t leave the church, but I was close. I returned to activity and have been active ever since. The Church is true, Brother.

[@lizeta8404]

Welcome back!!❤

[@juliadrodgers2610]

Well, you have a great sense of humor, as we can see in your @ name. May the peace of God be with you.

[@ashleyricks1451]

God bless you Matt, so proud of you...❤

[@jaguarangel1107]

What wonderful insights into the sacrament and reverence. Thank you. 🙏

[@marshacarlos7956]

If you haven’t stopped by Primary yet, you will see 3 yr olds giving “talks”. It is amazing.

[@dank1280]

You mentioned preaching about Mary. I know it’s rare. I’m a Presbyterian minister and I gave a sermon about Mary a couple years ago during the Advent season. It was part of a sermon series about the members of Jesus’ family tree. When you get past the Protestant stigma, Mary is really an inspirational woman. She took a HUGE risk to answer God’s call. Without her there is no Jesus!

[@conchoroncho1553]

Especially when you think of all the things our Father in Heaven trusted Mary to teach young Jesus so that he might grow " in favor with God and man". That is a lot!

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

Jesus existed before Mary.

[@dank1280]

@@jeffkardosjr.3825 true, but he needed an earthly mother to take human form.

[@emcewen]

I agree, Mary is a VERY inspirational woman. Sometimes I look at Mary’s standing with God as attainable in this life whereas Jesus, being perfect, feels more or less unattainable in this life. Mary and Joseph did their best for Jesus, therefore I can do my best to follow and be more like Jesus.

[@puttytat007]

FINALLY!!! 🙏🕊🙏

[@jbbevan]

How interesting ! Your continuing metaphor of walking on the water and getting further away from the boat is brilliant....and spot on. Years ago I was working for a company where I was the director of operations for their smallest plant which was in Utah. That became very successful, so they transferred me to their largest plant in North Carolina (after 3 years). When I got there my boss (from Chicago) came down and we had dinner. I had taken on considerable more responsibility so I told my boss that we would need to be working more closely together. He agreed. Then I said, "Ken, you will really never understand me until you understand the LDS Church." He blinked and invited me to go ahead and say what was on my mind. I told him that I was ordained when I was 12 and from that point on I was taught about leadership and followership and how to tell the difference. I told him I had been a deacon and that as a little boy of 13 I was made the quorum president and expected to conduct the deacons meeting (under the tutelage of an elder). His immediate response was, "Gee, I have a 12-year-old and I can't get him out of bed in the morning." This was started because he was praising the leadership I had shown in the assignment that got me this promotion. I made clear that what he was talking about all started because I was ordained to be a deacon at age 12. And, to this day, I sincerely believe that was the genesis of the success during my 51 years in manufacturing. I have a mechanical engineering degree and an MBA...but it all really started as a deacon.

[@peter10562]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@eldenscity87]

Same Sentiments

[@saspen3]

Beautiful. I appreciate your testimony and personal experience as I have two sons who I need to help raise on the covenant path. My husband is not a member of the Church and I've been wondering how to prepare my 6 and 4yo for their future Priesthood duties. Your comment has helped provide me with more clarity as a mother in Zion. Thank you.

[@jbbevan]

@@saspen3 I am so pleased to receive your kind comment. Yes, times are turbulent and many are wondering WHY they should hold on to the iron rod (which is the handrail just to right of the Covenant Path)...After 51 years in manufacturing and in the "world" I can unequivocally say that the training I have had in the Church prepared me for that world every bit as much as higher education and post-graduate education. I was asked to give presentations for Fortune 500 companies BECAUSE I could..the reason I could is because of what I learned as a teenager in the Church. I did not grow up in the Church in any traditional way. I asked my mother if there was "one of those places Aunt Betty took me to" anywhere close to us (I didn't even know it was called a church). My parents were not anti-church...but they weren't exactly pro-church, either. So I started going by my own decision when I was four and never looked back. My parents didn't really become active until after my mission...which was my choice as well. But I view those experiences and the training I received as crucial to my entire later life (where I was very successful in my profession). Please write if I can help in any other way.

[@RubyB-hb6hd]

@@jbbevanwhat a beautiful story/ testimony. Thank you

[@JimMiller-y9n]

David, I love your videos. I too am a convert to the Church. I previously attended a small rural Methodist Church. I converted at the age of 17 and that was 56 years ago. My life has been blessed by adhering to the principles taught in the Church. I have gained an understanding of the sacrament by letting my mind and heart think about our Savior himself breaking, blessing and passing it to me. I further think as I pass the trays to the person sitting next to me as part of my obligation to love and serve those around me, even helping them along the covenant path. Please keep up this great work in helping our brothers and sisters find their Savior. God bless.

[@NsTheName]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to start implementing this into my sacrament worship.

[@stacyhuss9454]

Your insight about the Sacrament is so beautiful. As a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I have possibly taken parts of this ordinance for granted and not understood it like you explain. Your perspective as an educated new member is really valuable to people investigating the Church and also those of us who need some refreshing and clarification of things we’ve done for years. Thanks David!!

[@tilkanuts]

You're perspective as a convert who has a lot of religious experience is very profound and valuable. Thanks for sharing!

[@Glissandola]

Brother Boice, you are blowing my mind! The insight and depth of your understanding and the speed at which you are learning are truly remarkable and inspiring! The gift of the Holy Ghost is real!

[@everettdegrasse8478]

I always try to remember that the Priesthood is not something we can earn, it is a gift from God. Honoring the priesthood takes on real meaning when we remember from whence it came.

[@raeannhurst1022]

Man your deep thinking just pulls me in!! Thanks for sharing! Your past experiences have really given you an opportunity to see things I never have thought of as a lifelong member of the church!! You are needed and loved. Thank you brother. ❤

[@kamiesargent]

It doesn't matter what church of Jesus Christ of Later day Saints you are in , it always feels like home! Peace and safety. You can feel the sprite.

[@ashleyricks1451]

We love you David! We are so proud of your open mind and how honest in heart you are. Only seeking to know what is true. Grateful for you and this channel. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for several generations (my third great grandfather Thomas Bullock was a personal scribe to Joseph Smith when he translated the Book of Mormon) your channel brings us more joy to watch for spiritual upliftment, entertainment, you name it, than anything else available to watch on tv. My husband and I love to watch each episode of yours as a part of our date night each week. God bless you... Praying for you! ❤

[@jesselenz5452]

Something else to consider when looking at the symbolism of the sacrament. Notice we do not give wafers or crackers. We literally tear the bread at the sacrament table, symbolic of the flesh of Christ being torn for us. We remember the symbolism.

[@DesertPrimrose]

It doesn't matter whether we use crackers or bread. We use bread out of tradition.

[@lemjwp1756]

He is also the Living Water, that satisfies all spiritual thirst.

[@nanizon]

@@DesertPrimrose Respectfully, it does matter to many of us. The church uses bread because Jesus is the bread of life and His life was torn for us. That is a symbolism with profound meaning. Yes, whatever we have santified could be used. Bread was chosen for a reason. It is more a symbol than a tradition in my opinion.

[@debfryer2437]

Yes this church is becoming increasingly peculiar and stands alone in so many areas especially in doctrine and practices. I feel blessed to be a convert. Bless you for your humility.

[@stardustgirl2904]

The LA Temple is the Temple I was sealed in. I have been married for 32 years and me and my husband and I are Temple workers. I absolutely love it so much! The Temple is a place of peace! It's been so amazing to be baptized into Heavenly Father's church! Best decision I ever made!

[@jonathanbird5094]

My lovely wife and I were also sealed in the Los Angeles Temple Oct. 27,1990. Such a lovely temple.

[@BonnieDragonKat]

I miss seeing that temple every Sunday. I spent 5 years living out in LA county. And I'd make a trip out there even when I didn't have my temple recommend to just sit and contemplate and sometimes I would write while I was sitting there. It's so peaceful and so beautiful. David If you're looking for a word around the area to go visit, go drop in on the Long Beach 7th Ward. It's an awesome ward. It's the word that I spent almost 5 years in.

[@terrilynlofing4148]

The Los Angeles Temple is the very first Temple I entered as a youth to do baptisms for the dead. The spirit was so strong, it knocked my socks off.

[@LiberLady]

​@@jonathanbird5094 My husband and I were sealed in the LA Temple on Oct 21st. 1989! 35 yrs ago. Also, I served as a receptionist there from 1987-1990

[@lisastabfurth5448]

35 years ago married in the same temple on a Tuesday. Hubs is currently a Saturday worker there

[@SuttonShimai]

Holy Cow! Your musings about the sacrament and how it was like the marriage traditions blew me away because I JUST finished watching a KZbin video from Stick of Joseph called The Hidden Hebrew Wedding Ritual and The Temple. It is all about all the wedding references in the scriptures and how they match up with the ancient Hebrew wedding traditions and why Christ is always called the Bridegroom and the Church is called the Bride and that relationship. You have GOT to see that one!!

[@aubreyb700]

I just saw that too. Quite fascinating. I have frequently been thinking of it for two days now.

[@nanizon]

Sutton, sounds like you have been in the Spirit and Father set up a devine delight for you bro!

[@zebiraross]

I love your videos and your journey. I felt the Spirit, especially when the kids were singing. I know it's been said a million times, but one of my favorite benefits of the Sacrament is that we literally renew our baptismal covenants each week! And we are cleansed and purified each week by the Holy Ghost by taking the Sacrament. To really put that in perspective is amazing and it's why it's vital to attend sacrament each week. All thanks and praise to our Savior for giving us that opportunity every week.

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

I'm a lifetime member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints and I'm listening to this video on a Sunday morning before church. What an absolutely inspirational and beautiful message to here before going to take the sacrament myself! Thank you for uplifting my spirit and preparing me better for this sacred ordinance! 😊

[@Orange-bx9rr]

You can get out maybe try Columbian Catholic

[@juliadrodgers2610]

I love you describing your perspective of getting familiar with LDS doctrine and routine. "Sang their little hearts out" -- very endearing.

[@margynelson7945]

Wow! I never knew about the wedding cup! That was an awesome explanation of what it represents! It absolutely makes the sacrament even more meaningful! I always focus on the part where it says “to always remember him and have is spirit be with them” I know Jesus Christ knows me personally and that is wonderful that he knows each of us personally. So much so that the guy who painted the garden room in the Manti temple was inspired to paint that cardinal in the 1940’s so that YOU could see it in 2024! God knew that it would help YOU!! It’s SO touching to see your story unfolding! It has been a huge testimony builder for all of us! Thank you for sharing it with us! ❤ You can baptize other people now!! You can also be the one to baptize people in the temple too!

[@CAOceanWaves]

Thank you for your perspective! I love your metaphor of leaving the boat. I also love the symbolism you shared about the Sacrament. I’ve never heard that before. ❤

[@micheleh3851]

David, thank you for one of your continuing goals with this channel to bring unity in Jesus Christ, no matter of one's faith background, that we can all become Christlike.

[@KC-mj6eu]

Beautiful comments. Thank you for reminding me of these sacred symbolisms.

[@debrathiemann7321]

Hello David, Thank you for all of your interesting and helpful podcasts. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints. I have loved learning about other churches and appreciate your kindness and respect for those religions. Coming unto Christ is the focus of your podcast and I love that. My husband and I are serving in the Nauvoo Pageant Leadership and would love to invite you to come to Nauvoo during the Pageant this year.. The pageant is held from July 9th through August 3rd. The pageants are held on Tuesday through Saturday. There is a British Pageant on Wednesday and Friday and the Nauvoo Pageant is held Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There's also a dress rehearsal for the British pageant on Monday night that people are welcome to attend. The spirit of these pageants is incredible. They tell the story of the building up of Nauvoo and also the missionaries who went to England to preach and their travels to come to Nauvoo and help with the building of the Nauvoo temple. The doctrines are taught very clearly in these pageants. We hope to see you there. Bill and Debby Thiemann

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Definitely want to get out to Nauvoo. It's coming up fast!

[@debrathiemann7321]

Hope to see you! If you are able to come reach out to me and we will save you a seat. Take care. Bill and Debby

[@LarryKnudsen-t6e]

One of the reasons (IMHO) that we as Latter-day Saints celebrate Mother’s Day in our sacrament meetings is to show the young women how much we reverence motherhood. We do the same on Father’s Day for an example to the young men.

[@sharenhansen7508]

I loved this video so much!!! I am loving watching you on the Covenant Path!! I love how you are invested in receiving the Aaronic Priesthood, and what it means to be able to pass the Sacrament to members of the congregation. I am so invested in your story Brother David!! I can't wait to watch you be able to go do Baptisms at the Temple, then to be able to bless the Sacrament, then to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, and then to receive your own initory & endowment in the Temple, and then to be able to continue to go back for the rest of your life to perform these ordinances for the dead. What an amazing faith journey you have been on!! Thanks for bringing us along!!

[@epiphany7573]

Those children were singing so sweetly. Thanks for including them in your video. David, I appreciate your story of searching for the true church, your conversion and insights. Dont worry you made the right choice and you're in the right place. Miracles follow the faithful. Watch them pour out upon you from the Heavens. 🙏🏻

[@sagegallagher]

Thanks for sharing those insights about the sacrament. I hadn't heard before about the Hebrew wedding proposal. For me the small remembrance of the Savior's sacrifice invites me to become a little bit more like Him each week.

[@sebastineessien6628]

Thank you, Brother David, for your amazing story. I started following you long before you joined the Church, and you have been a great source of inspiration to me. As a Bishop in the Church, I have been blessed by your story. Whenever I have the opportunity, I share the lessons I've learned from your conversion story with the members of my ward. Thank you for being Christlike in all you do. 52in52 is my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@tatiginattosantana]

As a Brazilian I’ve been a member my whole life and I love to see how the church is exactly the same anywhere in the world even here in US where I now live. My parents are serving a mission in Mozambique-Africa and it’s all the same there too, besides cultural differences from people to people, but the hearts and amazing experiences they receive comes the same way, through obedience to the covenants of God and the disposition to learn and serve. I’ve also seen my brothers getting the priesthood and now my son - my dad, husband, uncles and grandfathers also have/had it but I wasn’t around when they got it for obvious reasons - and I can see how strong a family, individual and a relationship with God can be through the responsibilities that comes with it. I love the Lord, the church and I love the priesthood! I also much enjoyed your analogy with the ancient marriage in Israel and the sacrament. Thank you for sharing your inspired insights from the Holy Ghost that I know you receive in your efforts on learning more and more every day. I wonder how much more wonders the Lord will reveal to those who are willing to learn and follow. Thank you!!

[@RunShootSki]

Passing and blessing the sacrament every Sunday as a teenager is such a great experience.

[@RogerPack]

A growing one :)

[@bearonaromp7473]

I never thought of the Sacrament in that manner- being like a marriage proposal. Thank you for helping the Lord expand my knowledge of the symbolisms.

[@ashleysb3]

Brother Dave (David? Sorry I can't remember 😆) I love listening to your videos and messages. You are an inspiration to the world, thank you for all of your efforts!

[@PeggyLauritzen]

It is an absolute blessing to partake of the sacrament each week. I begin preparing on Saturday evening by reading Alma 5 and review what I need to do better in the coming week. As far as now being a priesthood holder - I am so very happy for you! You have been given power and authority that can be traced right back to the Lord. As a sister in the gospel for my entire life, I have always had the priesthood in my home - either my dad, or my husband and sons.There is safety and security in seeing the way the Lord has his Church organized. It is such a delight watching you grow with understanding.

[@GrandmaKayanna]

I love taking the Lord's sacrament and focusing on His life and choices. I hope to be able to live like Him, as much as it is possible in this fallen world! I'm grateful for the weekly renewal of my faith and testimony of the Lord. Thank you for moving forward and not letting the criticism of the few slow you down. Your testimony strengthens mine.

[@nerd_patriot_disciple]

Love the additional symbolism you found. I love looking back to Jewish traditions and the rich symbolism that is still apart of the gospel. It solidifies my faith that this truly is the Lord’s restored gospel and the ancient Jews belong to the same Faith as us today.

[@dalfar1161]

I've been a member my whole life and I've never heard of the symbolism described in that way. Taking the sacrament every week for your whole life can make it feel mundane and repetitive, but that really helps my perspective. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@paulblack1799]

Peace, be still. We love you, brother David. 😊❤

[@danrushworth7708]

The Sacrament is such a blessing to those who live their lives by faith, As you have said many times, "it's all about Christ". Having covenants and symbolism to help us learn how to have a closer and more loving relationship with our Heavenly Father is so often overlooked. We can't fully understand the power of Christ, but we act in faith and receive choice experiences accordingly. Quick verse for you today David on your continued knowledge journey - Alma 12:9

[@MilletLee]

I always love when the primary kids give flowers to all the mothers after singing at the sacrament meeting

[@shemjaaws]

I love going out to the foyer when passing the sacrament because it reminds me of leaving the 99 to save the one.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Amazing insight.

[@orangetreevintagewaresotvw9590]

Your multi relegion perspective makes your discussions fascinating. I love learning from this perspective. 🌼

[@AndrewLarsson]

Reverence: Be still and know that I am God.

[@jeffgreen977]

Thank you David! I loved your description of increased faith as you leave the "Safety" of the familiar boat and walk with trust toward Christ..... Our young men build strong foundations of faith in Christ as they serve in the Priesthood, the Sacrament can be a powerful tool in our lives to keep our commitment to Christ fresh and new and to develop a transcending sense of gratitude for His love and sacrifice in our behalf....

[@tamarabelcher915]

Los Angeles Temple is where I had the gift of the endowment. It is a very large temple. It was the only one around when I was growing up. When I was a teenager, the San Diego Temple came online. I was sealed in the Nauvoo Temple and that was extraordinary. I’ve visited so many more as I’ve traveled. I’m so happy watching as your making choices in your spiritual growth. Thank you for your videos because they really help support me and some of the hard times. It’s very uplifting.

[@thedragonslayer2435]

I was baptized and joined the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 15, 2024. I was confirmed on June 16. I was ordained priest on June 23. I was sustained in my calling as Ward Organist on June 23 as well. I love the Church. The Sacrament - I love the Sacrament, because it reminds me of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I am so happy and proud to be saved and be forgiven of my sins. Take care brother and have a blessed day.

[@elainebarnes7012]

I have been an organist since I was in jr high. I find the hymns, prelude, and postlude conduits to the Spirit. Such a blessing to have that calling.

[@Babinskusreflex]

That's awesome!

[@Piano_Mom-10]

I learned so much from you in this video. Thank you. My sacrament experience is going to be even more significant going forward. You’re going to thrive with your temple experience; when the time comes!

[@suzannejones20]

Just love you and your pure heart, David. I am learning so much from you! I am especially learning that I have taken all the artwork in my chapel for granted. I am looking at it with fresh eyes. And the ward and stake choirs. Bless you in your journey. Light and truth will always prevail.

[@Ily779]

The symbolism of the sacrament is also a dual meaning with the death and burial of Jesus. That’s part of the reverence of sacrament meeting is that it also represents a funeral. Where the white cloth is over the sacrament, the cups of water and bread. This represents Christs body in the tomb it almost looks like his body with the cloth over him and then us partaking of his blood and body of Christ like he tells his disciples at the last supper.

[@amynelson9879]

Oh wow, I didn’t know that’s why it’s covered. Thank you for sharing. I love learning new things about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

[@micheleh3851]

​@amynelson9879 - I never made tbe connection to Christ's body in the tomb either until a few months the ago my Bishop gave a talk about this in Sacrament meeting. My Bishop has given several talks on the Sacrament and are some of the most instructive and inspirational talks I've ever heard.

[@rodneyjamesmcguire]

This is not LDS doctrine, the representation of Christs body in the tomb / on the table. There's no scripture for it, there's no General Conference address that says it, it's not taught in any manuals, etc.

[@Ily779]

@@rodneyjamesmcguire A lot of truths aren’t in manuals. A large point of the temple is being taught by the spirit and the truths might not be written in manuals.

[@micheleh3851]

@@rodneyjamesmcguire - I never said the sacrament table covered with a white cloth over the emblems are doctrine. It is SYMBOLISM. Much of what happens in Church services and the Temple is SYMBOLISM. God often uses symbolism to teach. We use torn bread to represent the torn body of Christ on the cross, for example. The scriptures are Christ's words in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon where Christ invites His disciples to partake in remembrance of His atoning sacrifice. Christ's Atonement is the doctrine. The Atonement happened no matter how we symbolize it.

[@stardustgirl2904]

David, I cherish the sacrament. When I take the sacrament I focus in on what it means to take his name upon me and my soul. I also reflect upon his life and different miracles ✨️ he gave to his fellow brothers and sisters, by healing the sick and helping those in need. I als think of how scary it would be to allow people to hurt you as he was tortured and put on the cross!

[@bretasorenson2475]

That's the Temple I was married in 51 years ago!

[@betty154]

That was awesome! I haven't heard from you since your 1st round (year), and I am not very surprised, but so happy for you that you have been baptized! It seemed to me that you were looking at me during your portrayal of thoughts, and I was nodding my head as if I was your only congregation. There is more than you realize in our Church, and it is fun for me to share with you your travels and thoughts and joy. You have that unique way of explaining, even though you are still somewhat unfamiliar what to expect, you are certainly thinking and doing what I should have been all of my life. The children are learning to be confident while singing in front of the ward or branch they are in, and learning music and songs while doing so. When they are of age they will be ready to leave their home to serve a 2-year or 18-month mission -- even though it is difficult on them and also their parents and siblings. But they learn SO MUCH -- how to serve, how to communicate with people as an adult, they often gain their own testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ during this time. You are an answer to prayer, and I am happy that this is your 3rd go-around of 52 weeks/52 churches. Keep it up!!! :)

[@paulfixesstuff1059]

My wife received her endowment in the Los Angeles Temple right before we were married nearly 26 years ago. Beautiful place.

[@jfitzsimmons4825]

Brother Boice, thank you for your insights. I especially like the research and thoughts without prejudice into other denominations' beliefs and practices. The Jewish history and traditions especially have given me a broader understanding of modern v. ancient practices and how God's "way", even in scripture, has been polluted/altered by man. I am also brought to a vivid remembrance of my covenant path 49 years ago. Keep up the good work. Thank you. 😊

[@brielle.jean.cotter]

I’ve been watching your channel ever since your first visit to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints! My family and I are members and I have loved watching and seeing your story. Thank you so much for being a positive influence and helping people of all faiths come closer to Christ! I know everyone has their own conversion story, thank you so much for sharing yours!

[@nanizon]

First, I am so glad that you have recieved the Aaronic Priesthood. One more priesthood holder on the earth! I love the way you are taking your journey and describing it to all of us. Great parallel to Peter on the water. I am a Temple worker in the palmyra, NY Temple. So glad you will stop to visit us. Plan an extra day so you can see all the historic sites in this area. Your adventure is helping both nonLDS Christians and LDS members to see things from a different perspective. Makes me think of "Where justice, love and mercy meet"

[@kellythomp1]

I love that you are taking everything One step at a time and you are so serious and methodical about learning everything. I love your journey.

[@BrianTerrill]

I gave a talk about the women in the life of Christ for Mother's Day last year and the first woman I mentioned was Mary and how Jesus' last act before declaring "it is finished" was to make sure his mother was taken care of. I emphasized how important it was that he did it on the cross where he would have had difficulty breathing let alone talking so it was important to him. He could have made it easy on himself and simply waited till Easter to tell John to take care of his mom but didn't.

[@TheDovesNest]

David! Just 2 days ago on the Stick of Joseph KZbin Channel they had a nearly 2 hour episode about Ancient Hebrew Wedding Rituals & the gospel symbolism in them! There is SO MUCH beautiful symbolism and it's a must watch! Amazing! I've loved following your story and love that you see the symbolism so quickly!🙌🏼

[@52churchesin52weeks]

I need to finish watching that episode! I had been researching Jewish traditions regarding the Sacrament, then same day as I was recording this is when the Stick of Joseph episode dropped with the ancient Hebrew wedding rituals. I watched maybe 10 minutes and will watch more later - since it sounded fascinating. One thing I cut, but was equally interesting regarding ancient Jewish customs was a mikveh. It was like a ritual immersion that a bride and groom would do before the wedding to achieve spiritual cleanness - exactly like baptism. I'm no Jewish scholar and need to learn/understand more, but the customs and rituals of Jewish marriage that then became key rituals in Christianity (like baptism and the sacrament) feels like quite the rabbit hole.

[@RichMansci]

Great take on the marriage and the sacrament. The symbolism is amazing and I was hit with the Spirit as you discussed it. Thank you!

[@jh-nt9ws]

Thieves do not break into empty houses, and neither does the father-of-all-contention leave anything that is true to go uncontested. This church will continue to be persecuted the same way, Christ was persecuted. If anything, the evidence of the persecution toward this church, especially from other churches that claim to be Christian, is all the evidence you need to know there is great truth in it that the Devil views as a threat. Think of it...Christ was persecuted most among other "believers" than those that never even knew God?

[@RltnspdEMA]

Brother Boice, I truly enjoywatching your programs and seeing the joy that you received from your understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! David thank you so much for everything you've done for me and I am a lifelong member of the church. God bless you. I hope in the future that we can run into each other andand have a good long talk and even possibly have dinner togetherand enjoy each other's thoughts on the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

[@Kentucky338]

Stay the course brother

[@robinkirkashton]

You are wonderful! Thank you for being such a valiant example. It is fantastic that you are working to help st . Jude’s. I will pray that you will be protected from the mists of darkness. It is so sad that Satan is so powerful and so many are under his influence. Stay strong and faithful. You are a choice son of our Father. Keep the faith!!!!❤

[@Babinskusreflex]

That's what I wanted to say!

[@allanjennydeleon-hw4tw]

When i watch at very first time to your video.my comments was ...i hope somday you will discover truth inside this church. And God really answer my prayer.

[@explorerofmind]

Thanks for sharing the symbolism of the marriage that’s associated with the sacrament. That makes a lot of sense.

[@_inveterate]

Dang. So positive and optimistic. What a delight!

[@lazarusgirl1]

It's a beautiful thing to see your eyes being opened to the truths of the gospel. I too am an adult convert.

[@NinaHansen2008]

Thank you so much, David.

[@dashingben]

You're so amazing, David. Love hearing your faithful stories.

[@GldnClaw]

Dude! That's my Ward building Growing up!

[@52churchesin52weeks]

No way!

[@GldnClaw]

@@52churchesin52weeks Yes Way. Apparently, Cardon was in my Stake growing up. If the dude ever checked his Discord direct messages, he'd know. Anyway, thanks for responding.

[@alee2969]

Just as John the Baptist held the Aaronic priesthood and PREPARED the world for Christ. The Aaronic priesthood is the preparatory priesthood, preparing us to receive the blessings of the Melchizedek priesthood, which is the the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God", ie receive and administer the blessings of Christ. Aaronic is Earthly upward towards God. Melchizedek is Heavenly downward towards us.😅

[@MreeGdwn]

Really enjoyed your video. Thank you!

[@menacem11]

Your videos make me feel the joy I had on my mission. I don’t think you understand the impact of your simple testimony of Gods Word.

[@gordonandtamarakirkham543]

Bro. David, thank you for your insights and perspectives. I love your understanding of symbolism as a rich teaching/learning tool. I'm looking forward to when you're able to receive your endowment in the temple. I believe you'll find it to be an experience you'll treasure as you repeatedly go and savor the symbolisms of the endowment. It's wonderful to watch you grow in the Gospel and to watch the Gospel grow in you.

[@sherryware]

Nice analogies of the Sacrament to the Savior and the marriage covenant. Congratulations on your ordination to the Priesthood. After my conversion years ago, it took awhile learning the details of my new faith. I had been a catholic before. Some things transferred well in terminology, but were different in a new sense.

[@goxnanfumw]

I joined the Church two years ago tomorrow and received my endowment last August. It is all worth it brother.

[@slikdudelb]

PS Your fundraiser for St Jude is awesome. A very worthy and ecumenical effort. Danny Thomas, its founder was a very devout Roman Catholic, and I’ve attended a parish in the Town of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels - Los Angeles, where he and Rose Marie donated a statue of the Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary. 🙏

[@dashingben]

The sacrament is a special time where I can focus on the Savior and feel His Spirit (if the kids will allow some quiet time)

[@SiliaCanev]

Kids are Kids and that, is part of what we become.

[@gwengold8154]

I just heard that part about the groom going away for a year and building a home for his bride yesterday on the stick of Joseph channel. They had a lady on talking about how ancient Hebrew wedding themes are all over the scriptures! It blew my mind. It is SO interesting. You should check it out if you haven't already 😊

[@laloifilealofi9628]

I love this humble, honest seeker of truths, no doubt, the Lord God, Jesus Christ is truly with David Boice, sounds like, the conversion of the other David Alexander, thank you Brother Boice, ❤and prayers, thanks again for sharing 🙏 ❤

[@Beavis1]

You and your journey can best be described as earnestly seeking Christ. Well done! 🌝

[@wilcrockett7069]

Very interesting David, my family have been members of the Church since Joseph Smith's time, I actually learned something from you with this video, thanks very much!

[@aubreyb700]

I so enjoy your journey David. May the Holy Ghost keep you and I safely on the covenant path.

[@rconger24]

_EDIT_ 1. _Baptism_ 2. _Confirmation_ 3. _Ordaination_ _a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4: 12_ Hebrews 5:4 And how was Aaron called? By Prophecy and by The Laying on of Hands!

[@terianhoefler7593]

Wow, watching your progress on the covenant path has been inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey. I really loved the allegory of the sacrament and the marriage feast. Most perceptive. 😊

[@Mcfunface]

Godspeed, brother. Soon enough you'll be an Elder and receive the fullness of responsibility God has in store for us. I'm sure you'll live up to it better that I have so far.

[@gingersnaps215]

You should get Wendy Ulrich’s book, Live Up to Out Privileges! It’s technically about how women also participate in priesthood, but she does a great job going through the male offices and associated responsibilities, both current and historically. Also Barbara Morgan Gardner has some great episodes on Follow Him about D&C 84, and then also study D&C 109. I’m sure Unshaken with Jared Halverson also has great insight into those D&C sections, but I haven’t listened to his yet (he usually also has timestamps at least on the podcast, dunno about KZbin, so it’s easier to break up the episode because he will go verse by verse and discuss each one, so they can be fairly long episodes). I’m enjoying watching your journey! Thanks for being a lovely fellow image bearer, as Steve Pynakker says 😊

[@conchoroncho1553]

The sacrament for me (and everyone) is the renewal of my commitment to the Savior and His gospel but it is also His renewal of the promise to always be with me. I need that so very much that I can't go without the sacrament very easily. There is a painting called "The Sacrament Meeting" which made me reflect much more deeply and appreciatively on those who pass the emblems of the sacrament. I'll try to find a link to it and send it to you.

[@dwRS1]

I absolutely love your explanation of the Sacrament which I have taken for years. I now think about it in a different Light. Thank you.

[@blizzard2oo]

As a newly confirmed LDS member and a newly ordained Aaronic Priesthood recipient, he will soon enter the temple and can there perform Aaronic Priesthood ordinances primarily baptism. I am 77 yrs of age. My daughter in Utah takes me to various temples to do similar ordinances plus confirm as well. (my granddaughter is 12 so she brings along 2 or 3 friends)

[@Kaydubbbb]

Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods are described somewhat in the last verse of Hebrews 6 Ana chapter 7.

[@heratoutai3654]

Thank you for another inspiring video. You are so well spoken and nonjudgemental towards others. I always love hearing the Primary children sing the song with all their hearts.

[@Celestian329]

Love you Brother David! 😊

[@BramptonAnglican]

I hope Anglican and LDS church’s can have dialogue

[@mkwest49]

I love watching your videos and conversion story. I have been to the Manti Temple several times since it has reopened and when I go on session I look at the cardinal in the garden room and think of you and how it helped you with your conversion with all your experiences with cardinals😊

[@michaelbennett7561]

Thanks for the insight on the sacrament. I had nor heard about the connection between the sacrament and Jewish marriage proposals, so that was very interesting to me. One thing I had heard about the symbolism of the sacrament is that when you see the sacrament laid out on the table, it is covered with a linen cloth. This is symbolic, I've been told, of the linen burial cloth that Jesus would have been buried in. It is an extra reminder that we are symbolically partaking of the flesh and blood of Christ.

[@philandrews2860]

Thanks for sharing this.. I always love listening to your short videos. I appreciated the additional insights on the history of the sacrament in ancient times and how it ties into the ancient Jewish/Hebrew wedding rituals, and how that equates to the church and Jesus' followers being the bride and Jesus being the bridegroom. I had never heard about that connection before so found it quite interesting and enlightening. It's also very exciting and interesting to hear about your continuing faith journey as a new member of my faith. I'm looking forward to your next few videos covering Palmyra, NY, the Kirtland Temple, and the Spanish missions in CA.

[@bturner540]

David is one of my favorite podcasters on youtube. Very thoughtful.

[@ijk1783]

Love the videos. Great to see all of the history of the different churches. I'd love to get your thoughts Nauvoo, IL. Amazing amount of history when you walk those streets and then to see the temple on the hill. There is a lovely Catholic church that's next to the Temple and it could use a video tour as well.