PART 1 | Matthew 1 | Jan 2-8 | Come Follow Me Insights

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I definitely felt the spirit when you were talking about us being adopted to be the children of the covenant❤

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I haven’t thanked Tyler and Taylor lately and at the start of a knew year I’d like to say thank you for your time and knowledge that lifts me every time I listen. Thanks! Also thanks to everyone behind the camera working as well.

[@fanofvintage]

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[@debandrews2554]

I’m so grateful to be learning from both of you. You bring so much to all who listen to you. Thank you.

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[@2000disneyland]

Thank you for starting the New Year with this beautiful testimony, that strengthened mine, of Jesus Christ, his lineage, kings, men, women, and apostles, who are a part of this great history.

[@farcamp]

Oh so thankful for you guys…open up the scriptures in ways that are creatively visual and spiritually inspiring. My 7 and 8 yr old Valiants thank you as well!

[@dennisquitoy3345]

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[@peggybell6332]

Thank you so very much. I have never missed an episode, and I don’t ever plan on it. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge, you have brought the scriptures alive for me.

[@tinacarvalhoBodyandHealth]

the NAME and I am now adopted is precious to my very core

[@taniadaumas4994]

WOW, I learned so much with this video today. Thank you so much. Tonight is the last night of the year 2022 and I chose to watch it tonight because I want to start the new year feeling closer to the Lord, my Savior and Redeemer. Happy New Year!

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much, I learned and understand more of Joseph, how he accepted to adopt Jesus, I had not thought of it😍👏

[@Frannie1956]

I never really understood Matthew better than now with your explanations. Thank you so much!

[@serendipity7041]

Amazing!

[@camidani5545]

Thank you for such inspiring videos. I've watching Taylor and Tyler for over a year now and I've learned so much more than I could've ever learned on my own.

[@scripturecentralofficial]

That is awesome!

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Thank you! He is my redeemer!!!❤🇨🇦

[@lanajohnson2424]

Love, love, love these videos ❤

[@luisasenica45]

Thank you so much brothers Tyler and Taylor for sharing your great expalnations/insights! Well explained! Happy New Year!🙂

[@bradleydrummond]

Horn

[@dixiekrauss5609]

beautifully done.

[@ashantigordon6155]

Thank you for sharing brother Taylor and Tyler i am learning and understand more of the scripture looking from Guyana South American 🇬🇾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@charliebrown3316]

Great Intro to the Gospels......LOVE the lighting of your studio.....Bravi...tutti e due.

[@scripturecentralofficial]

So glad to hear it!

[@charliebrown3316]

Please tell both Tyler and Taylor how grateful I am for their very uplifting and instructive videos....I am a former member of the Church.....Very likely I will not join again maybe once in the Spirit World...with a better understanding of things......but I do love the Gospel and both Tyler and Taylor are GREAT TEACHERS......Thank You so very much....

[@scripturecentralofficial]

We will let them know how grateful you are! And please know that you are always welcome to return, and that you are loved! :)

[@charliebrown3316]

@@scripturecentralofficial Yes please....do let them both know that I appreciate their scriptures teaching videos very much.....I watched all the other BYU Scriptures videos of many years ago...and although they were very inspirational and both the Brothers and Sisters did a very good job.....These new teaching videos by Tyler and Taylor is like putting gel on wet hair ......vs not putting gel....Everything comes alive and captures my attention like never before.....Also...I will probably never join the Church again...not because I do not believe....but I am very allergic to any kind of organized religion....I was very deeply hurt and will not allow myself to be put through that experience again....But...I do love the scriptures...because they are indeed spiritual food from Heaven....Thank You...Yes I know I am loved....The Lord has always been very gracious with me.........Hugs. PS...Take a day at a time and have a very Happy Life....

[@jaredahsing4452]

so grateful to start the year with your teachings, Brethren! thank you so much!!

[@richhaubrich6967]

Thank you for your insights. I thought I knew these scriptures, but you added beautiful insights that I celebrate. Thank you. So much deeper meaning.

[@karinheart]

Wow! I love the new testament

[@annelefevre9457]

I enjoyed learning from the two of you that first part of Matthew. I believe what you have taught. I am hoping that Joseph was not only “willing” to be Baby Jesus’ father, but he “wanted” to be the earthly father of Jesus. I love the story of the saviors birth. Thank you for telling this part of it to us.

[@SonyaAbu]

Grateful for the time, insights and spirit you both share as I learn from you here in Ghana, and can then share what I’m learning from you with my family and Sunday School class.

[@reaskelton4939]

Look forward to this new year in the New Testament with you. Cant say the dark room at all

[@TheSensationalMr.Science]

27:00 the scene from last crusade makes much more sense now, it starts with an i rather than j on the trap platform. Hope you have a great day & Safe Travels!

[@elizabethbrown8932]

Thank you!!!You guys are a part of my come follow me weekly study...by the way elder & sister Welch are serving in our ward in kahuku Hawaii

[@ericbernkopf5557]

Great insight and perspective. Thank you for helping me better understand the scriptures!

[@lindaelia2616]

I am so grateful to make you guys a part of my week..every week! 💜🌺 Sending aloha!

[@jorgecovacs9122]

What a wonderful and inspired lesson. Thanks!

[@MarleeCraig]

Thank you Bretheren for an inspiring and beautiful presentation. All these little details and profound insights are so amazing, Wow! There were so many wonderful points that stood out for me, too many to name. I do love what was said about the women in the Saviour's line. The way this was delivered and broken down was brilliant. From a diverse family tree to an all encompassing/inclusive Saviour, double Wow! I just think that is beautiful. It blows me away. I love what was said about adoption and the name Yeshua. I also love what was said about the Saviour's role at the second coming as opposed to what it was at his first coming. I love the insights shared by these amazing Bretheren. I love that we have two magnificent and Heavenly teachers for the next part of the learning journey ❤️.

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Thank you

[@iliek3102]

Wow I learned a lot. TY

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[@terrencemasiniua6565]

I'm one of the member, of L.D.S live in New Zealand tq for sharing touch my heart

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We love our Kiwi friends!

[@ChristianWDegn]

Thanks gentlemen for another enlightening video.

[@nadanalia3000]

Thanks so much for talking about Gematria

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[@shelleystevens4737]

I like the new format of splitting these "insights" into two smaller segments!

[@shawnbrigance3993]

Thanks T n T! 👍

[@samyanny4]

This was amazing!!

[@daffodilfleur]

That was awesome. Thank you both! I love learning about the Savior.

[@elainefort9487]

I love what you taught today and I think a lot about how the people really felt like they needed a savior. They knew they were falling and they knew that a savior had to come to bring them back to God. They sang songs about it and they were looking for it and the Angels sang about it. It was a really big deal! In our day we don't feel that way because He has already come and sometimes I wonder how that would have felt in your heart and in your mind and in your spirit to feel fallen and waiting for the day that you didn't have to feel fallen anymore.

[@EdelweissM_TheJourney]

This is amazing to learn; thanks so much!

[@lloydwalter1589]

Joseph must have been highly esteemed by God, to have him entrusted with the care of his son.

[@pennydepasquale3005]

Thank you for these videos. What a way to continue to serve and do missionary work! Loved you comment about trying to imagine the story anew, as if hearing it for the first time. You also helped me with some of my adoptee worries when you spoke of Jesus being adopted by Joseph. Never thought about that in that way before.

[@novawarren5074]

This beautiful family time line is very important and the amounts of people counting the Name's 14,14,14, Their was a promise King to come out of the line of David Both Mary and Joseph come out of the same line Lion and the Lamb The blankets or wraps for the baby would have Lamb and the Lion on them ❤️ Embroidery by hand in the wedding ceremony - hand holding these wraps would go around the hands ❤️💙📖 Even if not a Big ceremony.

[@roseslipper8305]

I love the new name, it encompass all the scriptures. I have wanted to write you and thank the both of you and your staff for all that you do for us and all the other Iplots as well. This am l used my tablet for the 1time, now l see how l can ty. I normally watch this on tv, but it was to early to go downstairs where the tv is. I want to take the opportunity to wish all my brother'+sister's A Blessed New Year!

[@evelynhaumaha2880]

Happy new year to you both. Thankyou for this lesson insights, I love the learning and expounding from your knowledge, but more importantly the spirit I feel and how I relate personally . Thankyou for sharing your personal journey of not being able to have children, and blessed to have 4x adopted how precious for you. I look forward to this 2023 year of learning and growing with you . Evelyn ( from Tokoroa,New Zealand)

[@nowthenad3286]

NOW I AM EXCITED.

[@chren6643]

🤩So enlightening! I was wonder about what Joseph and Mary felt, once they saw, held and met their little baby Jeshua in their arms. It must have been so much mixed feelings, of joy and questions. What a responsibility to raise the Son of God. Also, questions like "why me? who am I to be chosen to this high responsibility?" Happy New Year to both of you, your families and the whole Scripture Central Team!

[@guymackey6226]

❤🙏

[@momhebby5197]

I don't know if I'm just didn't notice it or if it's new this year, but thanks for sharing the transcript. It is super helpful! And thanks for all the research you do to present this podcast!

[@cammats2231]

Also just to let u know its harder now to read the blackboard .. seems to be in small words now. I so enjoyed the other way writing on board woth reflecting light. Im eyes could read whst ur putting up now i struggle at times. Facts not complaining.. thank u for ur abiltiy to give shsre knowledge u have with us. Deeper explanations for understding the s scriptures.

[@donnajohnsonsant1881]

Love love love their lessons ❤ and haven’t missed one since Jan 2020. The lessons have truly been a help and blessing in my life! True not complaining but a reality to many, the new sets lighting and reflection and shadows is very difficulty for many. It is my hope they are continuing to work on this! Please! ❣️. Thank you!

[@emaartamor]

@cam mats I seem to remember ĺast week people said the same about the white board and reflections, darkness etc.....Scripture Central responsed that in later episodes you'll see improvements, as these lessons were filmed last year, I guess the producers seen the issues too. So keep watching and you'll see improvements.

[@TheSensationalMr.Science]

I know this is more of a story-crafting tip, but I think it makes sense in the context of Matthew telling Christs genealogy: when you build up people previous to introducing a new character and then introduce the character where they inherently have a connection to said previous characters, it sets them up higher than the previous characters, especially if it is stated that they would do greater than they, or it is shown as the case. in some sense he is saying: "Jesus is of King David's line! expect greatness from him!". this is just my thoughts. Hope you have a great day & Safe Travels!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

I love this!

[@scottalston5734]

You answered my question about Jesus linage coming from Joseph. That was my first observation when reading chapter one. I am interested in several podcasts and KZbin channels that help me study Come Follow Me program, and you guys add such essential information that I listen with real intent.

[@karyshort4994]

Yep 👍🙂😆😊😎🆒🤗🙏☮️🕊️🕉️🏳️😊! So very much right ▶️👍! So very much true! Even though I never consider myself anybody's salvation at all!

[@terrencemasiniua6565]

I'm in New Zealand, interested.

[@isabellee7212]

Thank you for your lesson!! I can't find a part 2.

[@scripturecentralofficial]

Coming soon!

[@deborahcasper6120]

We are off to a great year. I have a question. If the women were illiterate how could Mary have such profound and beautiful words that were written in her tribute or song about Jesus?

[@lanajohnson2424]

Mary knew the words of Hannah right? Mary's mother would have taught them to Mary...oral traditions

[@ksosa7561]

Love your insights. Quick note. In your description the date says Dec instead of Jan.

[@jeffrylarsen6137]

Brethren, What videos are you using during your lessons?

[@breda4882]

I know it takes awhile to implement suggestions as the videos are recorded in bulk, but I would like to suggest that ‘unique’ words and phrases especially when they talk about ancient terms or word roots be either written as a text overlay on the video or have a list of terms in the video description if they do not write it on the whiteboard. Otherwise we all have to guess the spelling.

[@ivanemmanuel2822]

Will Jesus come again ???????

[@manudauphin175]

Love it ❤️ Why is David or 14 the Jewish's favorite king? Thanks 🙏

[@Debonabike]

So is Tyler saying that in the Second Coming, Jesus comes to save us from our oppressors?

[@annhatch2974]

I really enjoyed the insight on Joesph adopting Jesus, what the names of Jesus mean, and the word betrothed. I do have a question for Taylor. Why do you think Mary was from a poor family? We are told she was raised in the temple. Where do you get that information?

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks, Ann! Nazareth was a very small and poor town. Mary likely would have also been poor, like all of her neighbors. I'm not familiar with where in the scriptures it states that Mary was raised in the temple so I don't have more information on that.

[@ivanemmanuel2822]

I was left out in church

[@melissahabermeyer6957]

Will we be getting Matt 2; Luke 2 soon!?!?

[@patriciasmith6046]

Tyler says in here when talking about Jesus as the son of God, son of David, a new Moses and then said He is "my father". Can you talk to me how he is my father as Jesus Christ? Is it through His divinity and his redemption that we liken Him, Jesus Christ, as our father? Thx

[@patriciasmith6046]

Sorry but the Lord answered my question tonight. In Teachings of Joseph Fielding Smith page 52. Answered it perfectly! The Holy Ghost does witness truth.

[@margaretparker2734]

Thank you for this video,but when i went to watch part 2 i thought it would be Luke1 and that doesnt appear. .Where can i access this please?

[@TheRozylass]

Fourteen generations in 750 years is an average of 53.5 years, which is absolutely believable as men can father children well into later years. And many men took younger wives later in life. We can't judge the past by what is common in the USA today.

[@ulelal]

42 - Besides the 14 the Hebrew word for Star is Kochab which is summed up 42.

[@candalima3563]

Where can I watch this movie?

[@elizabethwhipple314]

Did know the father gives the child a name it means he declaring the child as his. Hadn't thought of Jesus being adopted by Joseph as being legally binding. So when Jesus gives his name that makes us a part of His family

[@erinwallace8151]

Tried to send a message through your website, but the captcha won’t let me send the message. You have to keep verifying pictures over and over. Fix your lighting please. The set is dark

[@ivanemmanuel2822]

My computer can only be use a short time help

[@lauralauber8766]

Love you two. Thanks for all you do. The background on your set is so dark and you look like you are crammed together. And, with all due respect, your blackboard seems very far from the camera. More difficult to read easily on my iPhone. Thanks so much.

[@Quagthistle]

One of the things I've always admired about Mary is that she volunteered to have the stigma of "unwed mother" placed on her, something she likely lived with every day for the rest of her life, just to help bring about the Lord's righteous purposes. She was, after all, innocent. She says to the angel that she was a virgin (and Nephi is shown the same in the Book of Mormon). Nevertheless, her husband-to-be could have had her killed, or, at the very least, would be expected to cancel their marriage. By taking her as his wife despite her pregnant condition, he could easily have been seen as admitting that he was the father of the child and that he and Mary had both been engaged in sinful conduct prior to marriage. He, too, was presumably innocent. Sometimes doing the right thing requires enduring shame, even though you've done nothing shameful. When I was a teenager, I went through something similar myself. I'd had health issues from early childhood, but I quickly found that mentioning it caused my Dad to get violent with my mother (because she felt they should have sought medical care for me, while my Dad insisted it'd be a waste of money because nothing could be wrong with his daughter, even though he also had health issues...) and the counselors in Elementary School made my life pure misery because of it. In 3rd grade, they insisted I had to be autistic, and when the first test came back that I was not, they ran another, and then a third right before the end of the school year. In the next school, the counselor assumed that my health problems meant I'd been molested and sicked CPS on us (they found no evidence of molestation, btw). In fifth grade, I was physically bullied because of my health issues, and the school did nothing about it. So, I learned to hide it, and I managed to hide most of the symptoms until my Senior year of High School (though the problems had been worsening each year of High School). I landed in hospital after hospital all year long, and, rather than being supportive, many in the community began to spread rumors. Several people told my mom that I must be on drugs and she should check my room. She did, but she never found anything. (Because there was nothing to find. I've never tried illegal drugs, even to this day.) The doctors were sure I was pregnant and put me through 3 sonograms in one year (as well as a slew of pregnancy and drug tests over and over and over again - all were clean). Even the Mayo Clinic refused to believe that an 18-year-old in the late '90s could be a virgin (but I was, and frankly still am at age 41, largely due to the health issues I've had from childhood). I was bullied, shamed, ridiculed, and ostracized because of a neurological problem I was apparently born with. I've never been able to figure out what all those naysayers expected me to do. I hid the symptoms for as long as I could. What more should I have done? I was an honor roll student who'd never had a boyfriend, hadn't tried drugs, had never been in trouble with the law, was involved in multiple extra-curricular activities, and was a faithful member of the Church. What did I do wrong to deserve such cruel treatment at the hands of so-called friends and the medical "professionals" we were foolish enough to trust time and time again? That must have been how Mary felt all those centuries ago. Though she did nothing to warrant how she was treated, yet she continued. She pressed onward. She courageously faced each new day, despite the challenges. That takes a LOT of courage.

[@ivanemmanuel2822]

Shall l worship Mary ????

[@tylerthorstrom4100]

This isn’t meant as a criticism. Just a question. Given the way genealogy works over a span of 750+ years, wouldn’t every Jew at Jesus’ time be a direct descendant of Abraham and David?

[@taylorhalverson3052]

yep probably! (But most of them didn't realize it)

[@laurimuse1390]

Which genealogy list is correct?? MTthew or Luke,

[@laurimuse1390]

Was he anointed three times too? In scriptures??

[@ivanemmanuel2822]

Why LDS got no cross

[@laurimuse1390]

Did Matthew mythologically create some of what he rides? Isn’t there controversy about if he was accurate like we think in a historical sense? Can you explain that?

[@rbrinks5]

Is John The Baptist, Elijah? It was mentioned in the Book of Malachi that he would return.

[@brisamar2000]

I've a question. The jus say that Jesus isn't the Mesias because he's not from the David decency. How you explain that?

[@laurimuse1390]

Soooo he is making it up to make a message???

[@cabarete2003]

Hey!!! No math!!!

[@laurimuse1390]

Can anyone explain why Jesus was not married? I mean what did people think about him being not married in this culture? Was anybody not Mary? Did he take a vow of celibacy that we don’t know about?

[@tanyarobinson1146]

We can't infer that he was or wasn't married.