Alma 39-42 Part 1 • Dr. Adam Miller • August 5-11 • Come Follow Me •

[@evelynarmstrong2262]

I am so grateful that you brought Dr. Miller back, he has such a unique talent to share wisdom found in the scriptures. Really had me ponder on the desires of my heart. I want my heart to be inclined to love the Lord and serve others everyday. Love all your podcasts, but today’s touched my heart in a special way.

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My son was a missionary the Philippines when President Oaks was serving there. Thomas was leading a zone conference with then Elder Oaks in Urdaneta when they got word that there was a terrible traffic tie up not far from the church, which was preventing many missionaries from getting to the conference. Elder Oaks took off his suit coat and walked with Thomas out into the traffic with something he could stand on. He did in the middle of the offending intersection and powerfully directed the traffic and cleared up the the congestion. The Lords servant helping his children get to their destination.

[@Momcamp02]

I’ve never heard that story. Thank you for sharing!

[@sandeebrookes139]

I love this story. I will use this ib mt leasins ans talks. 😅😅 12:37

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Dr. Miller’s episodes and philosophical views are consistently my favorite episodes. They bring the spirit and help me better understand God’s true nature and my part in His plan. Please have him on again. Multiple times each year if you can convince him.

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[@georgebaddley3318]

The statement by Dr. Miller “Our works are important but our desires are decisive” is an encouraging truth that gives me hope.

[@sandeebrookes139]

So brilliant!

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Adam Miller has created a passion for studying grace for my husband. We love that you have him on your show.

[@bellasara65]

Dearest Brother Bytheway, I hope your cold gets better soon! Love the podcast and the feeling of mercy and love in this lesson!

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[@jaroldeenromero8936]

I still read/interpret the plan of restoration in a law of the harvest way and yet am so inspired with Dr. Miller’s views of the plan of redemption and focus on God’s loving nature. Thanks for another awesome episode!

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I love seeing something from a different perspective. That's what Dr. Miller provides here. He creates new connections in my brain, expanding my understanding and linking up to my own view. Thanks!

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[@rebeccapetersen6237]

Considering the importance of discerning and learning right from wrong, truth from error, I am reminded of and all the more grateful for the promised blessings given in the temple. May we all live for and claim those blessings!

[@eveelane2806]

Hank, the church family classes used to explain that we DISCIPLINE our children not Punish them. If you care ❓ there’s a difference . You all are appreciated ❤️🙏💕

[@staceyhowe9314]

Great pod cast. Dr Miller opens my narrow mind to see how the scriptures can be likened to my life. His thoughts on love not being a gift we give when you are obedient was so enlightening as was the idea of punishment being an opportunity to have a course correction if the punishment fits the sin.

[@jstaheli222]

Thank you for shining the light of love and concern in the conversations Alma has with his son Corianton. We need to remember love in parenting, as God shares with us. ❤

[@jgreen6772]

I'm a commute-listener in Los Angeles and have commented before, but I just have to say thank you again. I love your podcast and the various guests you bring on - it has added SO MUCH to my CFM/BofM study this year. And while I wasn't thrilled about a philosopher at first, I'm amazed at his incredible take on these chapters. I'll definitely be looking for his books.

[@DrZofAK]

Loved the title of this episode! I think the theme song for the last section should be “Looking for love in all the wrong places.” 😅

[@kenpearce3269]

Thanks for the beautiful lesson ❤

[@smjphomevideos]

Please have Brother Miller as a guest often. Lots to ponder... This made me want to study philosophy. :D

[@sandeebrookes139]

I ha e really been spiritually fed by Dr Miller's insight into these chapters and the difference betwee sin/ punishment and meecy/forgiveness. I love his calmness😢 and spiritually.. I am also spiritually fed by the of you two, Hank and John And the love you have for all of us who ar7e listening.

[@RickAndreasen]

Thank you so much for another great episode. You've helped me understand Alma's words to his sons in a more positive and enlightening way. I love the reminder that God's commandments are signs of His love for us.

[@rugburn4783]

Adam is so great, such great insights.

[@CalebBrown228]

Thanks!

[@natalic2825]

Listening from Safford, Arizona 😊 Thank you for this incredible episode! I always love learning from Dr. Miller. These teachings are life-changing and beautiful!

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Dr. Miller makes points on a different aspect that are incredible and really get you thinking.

[@delmajudd7344]

Thank you, Hank. It is so fun to listen to you again.❤

[@kristinearchibald6264]

I’ve listened to this episode 3 times. I love Dr. Miller thought and how he expresses his wonderful insights. He makes these beautiful chapters absolutely stunning. He really gets to the essence of what is most valuable to our existence. Thank you so much.

[@davidmickelle7326]

I love his pursuit of the existential. I do have to wonder at his discounting his interest of the historical questions of the Book of Mormon as an exercise of that. Perhaps I am not quite right reading into what he meant by that but it seems essential even from a philosophical existential perspective, perhaps even more so to look at this from the historical perspective to have the full existential perspective of it. Who is Alma? Why is he writing what he is writing? Who is Mormon? Why does he include this as a witness of the great things God has done for his people in demonstrating His power to deliver? Why is this information essential to connect back to the posterity of Lehi, Zoram and Mulek? There are some explicitly historic purposes for the book that expressly impact the existential answers it can provide if we will include that perspective.

[@erinczerepinski6622]

I love reading and studying the Book of Mormon using both perspectives, taking both a philosophical/spiritual approach as well as historical. I can see a much bigger picture, and it has a stronger effect in my life when I apply scripture study using multiple perspectives

[@BeKindRemind]

Thank you all. This is fantastic as always! For many years, the Spirit has been deepening my understanding of God's justice and the basis is this: God wants our judgment to be as easy on us as possible. He is not the prosecutor we envision, with Jesus Christ our advocate. The Savior is our advocate with, not against the Father. They are both doing everything They can to make the end result for us the best it can be. Their plan is for our happiness.

[@denisplouffe514]

I had to watch this segment twice to better comprehend the concepts taught and discussed in the lesson. Thank you. 🙏👍🇨🇦

[@kendrapeyton5308]

I’m only 6 minutes in (listening on Spotify), but what a fresh perspective! I’m so excited for these episodes :)

[@ashleyh.2523]

The discussion beginning around 23:30 reminds me of a quote from Anthony Sweat in his Unfolding Restoration Series on KZbin. Anthony Sweat says he looks at The Book of Mormon as a book that teaches how to attain salvation and looks at the Doctrine and Covenants as a book that teaches how to attain exaltation.

[@reedbest5608]

As always, thank you, thank you, thank you. I am curious on this episode why these chapters would be referred to as letters, particularly in light of Alma 35:16 which sets up these chapters, "Therefore, he caused that his sons should be gathered together, that he might give unto them every one his charge, separately, concerning the things pertaining unto righteousness. And we have an account of his commandments, which he gave unto them according to his own record." Additional insights would be appreciated.

[@jturner4755]

I think Alma delivered these chapters personally to his sons, but he also probably wrote them up to give his final counsel to them on a long term basis. It is unlikely that he spoke in chiasmus type language to Hellman but it is likely that he wrote a chiasm and then discussed with his son. Since they are written down, they would be letters.

[@RickSege]

I’ve never heard that the chapters where Alma talks to each of his sons are “letters” until listening to this episode. I’ve always read it as Alma speaking directly to each of his sons and I’ve always heard it taught that way. Church videos also show it that way. Where are you getting that these were letters? In reality, it doesn’t change what’s being taught - I’m just curious where this is coming from.

[@laurap5019]

I wondered the same thing. My only thought was Im pretty sure he wasn’t writing his conversations while he was with his sons, therefore they ended up in letter form, (meant for us too!) which can actually teach us that words given under the influence of spirit should be recorded and remembered. (General Conf and personal journals and Patriarchal Blessings) just a thought.

[@jimcarroll690]

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[@mariaelenabarriosulloa7267]

Thank you this was a great lesson.

[@leonimateni5655]

thank you

[@GFSongbird]

I'm so sorry. Could you please give a reference on where the idea came from that Alma 36-42 are letters to Alma's sons? In Alma 35:16 it says that, "(Alma) he caused that his sons should be gathered together that he might give unto them every one his charge..." it sounds like he spoke directly to his sons. Could you please clarify this? Thanks...

[@wendymichaelson2547]

John, love you and your awesome insights!

[@billyauney6784]

Full sway = a pendulum. If I hinder a pendulum’s movement in a clock, the clock doesn’t work properly and will likely cease to work.

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My first time watching your podcast!! Love you guys and Dr Miller is awesome!!! Thank you?!❤❤

[@maryhunsinger6493]

Which general authority said, "If Adam had stayed in the garden of Eden he would have carved out a golf club and remained forever?'

[@smjphomevideos]

Another comment... I would love to hear what Brother Miller would say about the scriptures about God's anger/wrath/judgments He will send... I listened to this podcast and then happened to read D&C 109 and specifically verses 38, 45, 52... Verse 43 says everyone's souls are precious but there are many scriptures that talk about God's judgments/wrath on the wicked etc. Trying to understand this better...

[@prensascz]

I’m catching up with in the podcast, and got surprised when heard brother Miller has a son serving in Bolivia, i’m from Bolivia Santa Cruz to be exact. Just wanted to know what mission in Bolivia he is serving in. Love the show, very insightful and helpful. Thank you

[@Betty-Because]

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[@karaliston4222]

Question: Which Doctrine and Covenants scriptures are being referred to in Part 1 at time stamp 50:02? Thank you for another amazing episode with Adam Miller. My learning and understanding are exponential during the sessions.

[@emagil1474]

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[@SilverAnimals]

I wanted to cross reference that part in Alma 39 or 40 with Mosiah 4:24 but I can’t remember the verse in the first part of the reading assignment. please help. thanks

[@kimhulbert8449]

Under the title of the video, click 'more' then scroll down click on 'show transcript'. You should find it there. I always follow along with the transcript showing because I miss things.

[@SilverAnimals]

I tried but i think i missed something as i couldn’t find it. thanks

[@kaseymcqueen2869]

"drive-by scripture study" hahaha