Come Follow Me - 2 Nephi 31-33 (part 1): "This Is the Way"

[@KatCook-q3k]

I think this lesson was life changing for me. I have for years put my faith in the church. I have been struggling. I think I now get it, I have to put my faith IN the Lord Jesus Christ! I need to feast on the Words of Christ and gain knowledge for myself! Thank you for going over the scriptures verse by verse again. I am making my scriptures a treasure I hope my kids will fight over! I am loving the words of Jesus Christ! I love Nephi! I love you for being my study guide! I look forward every morning to our time together. I pray for you and your family. May God's choicest blessings be yours for what you have given us these past 4 years! I don't know if I would have survived these last 4 years without you keeping me in the word of God. Seriously you have blessed my life more than I can write.

[@WitnessJesustheChrist]

This lesson is very powerful. I agree. One concept from the scriptures and modern prophets that has really helped me in this area is by seeing The Church of His Bride. This single analogy has become a building block of how to view The Church, leaders and members in a healthy productive way. I have received insights from the Spirit on how Christ views The Church and us, insights on how I need to see and treat others, insights on how to come to grips with topics I am working through etc, etc. Maybe it could help you too. It has really helped me.

[@royogdensr]

Thank you, Brother Halverson, your lessons are of infinite value to me!!

[@akdollface007]

The Patriarch who gave me my Patriarchal Blessing was a native German with an extremely thick accent. He told me that it always amazed him (when reading through the blessings to make sure they were transcribed correctly word for word) because some of the words he read were words he didn’t even know in English and had to look them up. It was his testimony that the Lord was giving the Blessing and he was just His mouthpiece. 15:22 That has stuck with me as part of my testimony for over 35 years. And when my own Dad was our Stake Patriarch, I was able to bear that testimony to others - that it didn’t matter that my Dad didn’t know them…the Lord did. ❤

[@WitnessJesustheChrist]

Thank you for sharing. I am interpreting Sacrament meeting more and more often lately. I need to prepare and do my best but I also need to trust God working through me.

[@ARKOFOURSAFETY]

This was one of the best lessons. Game Changer. Thanks for your knowledge on the fifth revision of the Book of Mormon. I am going to cut the scriptures some slack. May God bless you and your family for doing this. The Lord truly used Covid to get teachers like you and others to bless the whole earth! I feel the faith momentum!

[@michaelkfouts7334]

Thank you for your time , service & love of the scriptures God bless you & yours.

[@Ember3221]

I love 2 Nephi. Thank you for helping us study Nephi’s and Isaiah’s words.

[@lepinesasiu3525]

I’m a convert to the church going on 2.5 years now and this is such a blessing to have, the spirit is with you when you teach it’s amazing

[@liztrefry3279]

Brother Halverson- you are my walking buddy (I love the technology that allows me to do this). I am stretching both my body and my soul. Thank you for this wonderful blessing in my life. 💗

[@kaarinaeskola3971]

I joined the church when I was 18 .. I am now 76 .. but in these chapters I have been taught the first time in my life.. thank you so much for your hard work.. now I am gaining hope to make it !

[@tamaraborder6312]

I can completely relate !!♥️You will make It ♥️

[@sherryware]

I am in awe of your dedication to spend so much time on these lessons, and even when you're sick!! I receive much enlightenment and am greatly blessed. Thank you, Brother Halverson. I will remember you in my prayers for a speedy recovery. You are truly Heaven Sent. ❤😊

[@robertmeyers5458]

Youk

[@beckywright7906]

At the conclusion of this , I got chills! So so Powerful!

[@amberpelton5679]

Always looking forward to a new video and new content. I love learning so much more about the scriptures and your commentary helps so much. Thank you! ❤

[@marciaanderson5013]

What do you mean “thank you for putting up with my shakey voice”?😊….don’t you know we would take your voice in mere whispers of hoarseness even…. any way we can get you Br Jared ! It is we who THANK YOU

[@aprilhansen5867]

He had a cold and his voice was raspy. 😊

[@kuyalems]

I am always waiting for a new upload

[@angienelms682]

Good morning brother. Thank you for helping me understand the scriptures. I’m so excited to learn. Have a good day.

[@kimhulbert8449]

From Sunbeams to Primary music...that is awesome. You're going to have powerful lessons doing Primary music. The spirit the children have is amazing. And yes, it is the best calling.

[@karenadamson2288]

I absolutely love your description of 2 Nephi 31. Nephi gives us his summary of the Doctrine of Christ, the only sure way. He speaks from experience since he watched his brothers and many of their family members leave the true path. Our faith must be in Jesus Christ, and not in any other person, organization, or thing. We must follow His words above every other voice. This helps summarize the reason so many members are struggling at this time and the answers to help many through their faith crisises. Thank you so much for your wonderful teachings. ❤

[@sa-vc3hx]

Bro. Halverson, primary music leader is primary gospel doctrine teacher🎶. Best calling ever from one who has been in primary for more than half a century🎶. Thank you for your institute class for me🎶

[@juliefrazier1271]

I cannot say how thankful I am for your time and dedication to helping us learn and feel and grow. You have led me on the path to loving scripture as you do-as Nephi did. So thank you again and thanks be to God for sending the Holy Ghost to journey with us in these lessons.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you so much. Do the things the Lord our redeemer do😍👏

[@AgnesCongdon-xk8hr]

Goo morning 🌄 and 🌎 good health to you all.

[@TheSusi1211]

100K Unshaken Saints! Been watching and celebrating and appreciating your shared heartfelt testimony and great gift of teaching!

[@shawnbrigance3993]

Thank you for accompanying me on my commute! And for the Spirit you bring to share

[@irisjohnson2126]

Tears come to my eyes as you describe the humanity of our Prophet Nephi. It was because of your lessons I discovered he was a Prophet of God. I have felt his pain trying to measure where I failed in teaching my children or attempting to be the best example to my own brothers, and having not succeeding, after over 50 yrs of walking the best I could the Celestial path our beloved Prophet so firmly points the way. I, like Naphi, know my flaws & weaknesses. How many times in agony did I pray ashamed of my mistakes and my slowness to grow. But even in the depth of my serious sins I had felt Jesus mercy and hand streshed forth digging me out out the pits I had fallen. And indeed I had felt God's forgiveness again and the new life repentance brings! Thank you Br. Harverson for bringing so many of us to the knowledge of the truth of who truly are God and Our Savior Jesus Christ! I hope that many more people will continue to find the way of understanding to your gift of teaching! I am one of those members from Puerto Rico!

[@irisjohnson2126]

1]? 4:00 😅❤qwp😊K9.

[@marcitanner7323]

I have always LOVED listening to your podcasts. Recently I was shown how to print the transcript and I LOVE that even more. I learn better by reading than by listening. Weird, I know. So I am printing as many as I can and study them. I have learned SO very much and am so grateful for your generous sacrifice for us. Thank you!

[@pammcewen3512]

HOW do you print them? I also learn better by reading!

[@marcitanner7323]

@@pammcewen3512right under the Come Follow Me where it tells which scriptures this covers, it tells how many views, etc. you can click on the word “more”. That will take you to the synopsis of what these scriptures cover. Again click on the word “more”. Keep scrolling down until you see the heading “transcript”. Click on “show transcript”. To the side it will show you the transcript. It also shows the time stamps for what was said during those couple minutes. See the three dots at the top? Click on those and it will say “toggle time stamp”. Click on that and it will take away the time stamps. You’ll need to highlight all the words, scrolling down to bottom. Then hit the control key and the “c” keys together. That will copy them. I then paste them into a word document. You can then edit it so it flows better, deleting all the spaces. There’s no punctuation and some of our Mormon words don’t translate correctly, but I can edit that in. Whatever you want. I hope this makes sense to you. If you have any other questions about this, email me at [e-mail]. I’ll ask my son for the answer to your questions! 😂. Because I probably won’t know by myself! Good luck. I LOVE his podcasts! I learn sooooo much.

[@cindyxci]

I would like to know as well. I tried to figure it out by the Transcript or perhaps using download but it didn’t seem it indicate a way to print.

[@marcitanner7323]

@@cindyxci I have to copy the whole transcript then paste it into a word document to print it. Try that. If it doesn't work, I'll have one of my sons tell you how to do it. They can probably explain it better. 🙂

[@GlenLawlor]

Thank you brother Halverson! I never attended a church school, but I hope to always remember what you have said regarding verse 20. Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God, and of all men. Therefore, if ye shall press forward, by feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the father , Ye shall have eternal life.

[@63tbpatti]

Thank you Brother Halverson for sharing your talents and blessing us with a deeper understanding of the scriptures!

[@tammy9147]

This weeks lesson brings my favorite scripture into the picture 2 Nephi 31:20 If I were a missionary going out, this would be on my plaque. Thank you for another wonderful week of scripture study together 💙

[@isabellee7212]

I am so happy that you are feeling better. I love your classes. Thank you for teaching me so much all those years. I am also salivating for more knowledge and Revelations.

[@novawarren5089]

Good morning everyone. I don't like saying Good bye to one's that I became fond of and love. I just tell myself I am going to see them again ❤ 2:46

[@marybethlemon]

Primary chorister is the BEST calling in the church!!!

[@tamaraborder6312]

And it’s not an easy one… I’ve substituted there, and was excited and absolutely love it, but it takes a lot of skill on talent, rightfully so it is such a blessing for the children and those who serve and all of us to go through that time in primary♥️♥️♥️

[@lisahopkins3866]

I can attest to that as well!! It was my most favorite calling, too. ❤

[@shirleyp2]

Yes, as a 54-year convert, I know Church culture will pull the rug out from under you time and again. There is little acceptance of those who are marginalized and many wards still haven't read the June 1, 2023 letter from the First Presidency that was instructed to be read in all sacrament meetings in North America at that time: Good luck if your political beliefs aren't in lockstep with the obvious majority in whichever ward you're in. I know the Prophet and the Apostles are called of God and I sustain them. Yet my Faith in the Savior needs to take precedence over local activities and policies, whether well meant or self-serving. And I have your wonderful lessons to thank for that! I look forward to all of them.

[@joyful.inside.and.throughout]

I like to remember that perfect means complete and complete means to be intensely filled . I believe perfect brightness is a fullness of the Spirit

[@tamaraborder6312]

Perfectly said ♥️♥️♥️

[@michaelaingolsmsed-teachin5499]

I loved being the Primary Chorister. I held that calling for 6 years. I spent 11 straight years in Prumary. It was hard to leave to take on my new calling as EQ 2nd Counselor.

[@shannonscott3623]

I would like to start off by thank you for this lesson. It struck me when you were talking about the 4th article of faith. And when you grow up in the church and you only have faith in the church. That hit home for me. I grew up in the church, my dad was bishop, then stake-president. He worked a full-time job, too, so I didn't have a dad growing up. And that made me bitter towards the church. I have not been active in the church for many years (20) now, but last year, I had a life altering experience and I'm now going back to church to feel close to our lord and savior. I've ever started to take the temple lessons. Thank brother for your meaningful words that helped explain several discussions I've made in my life. Thank you. Please keep doing what you're doing.

[@sherrywallace3050]

Thank you.

[@lissawoodburyjensen8374]

MAGNIFICENT EPISODE!

[@marciaanderson5013]

I am chuckling over your best calling in the church comment ..referring to primary chorister. I agree there… over my life span of “callings’ of mine … primary chorister ( I began at age 12 by the way 🤩) does top that list. Ward choir director is lots of fun too …especially in my current downtown salt lake inner city ward.

[@tamaraborder6312]

Bless you fellow saint ♥️♥️♥️I had the opportunity to attend a Sacrament meeting in a SLC inner city Ward.My Nephew and his wife were doing a service mission there and I will be forever grateful and humbled by the spirit in that fast & testimony meeting. Such a treasured memory and teaching experience. I am envious of you !!♥️♥️♥️

[@marciaanderson5013]

Thank you dear unshaken friend for your kind words 💕

[@debbietaukeiaho]

Thank you so much

[@AlanJones-cu1nw]

This time reading I found it interesting that in verse 7 that it talks about Christ being holy and therefore not needing baptism. It seems we always teach that baptism "washes away sin" but it was not that Christ was sinless that he didn't need baptism but it was because he was holy. I think it helps us understand the purpose of ordinances is not only to clean us or justify us but to sanctify us or make us holy.

[@sherielink601]

Interesting thing i learned from a deaf person and signing.."faith " and "trust " is very similar in deaf sign language.

[@suzannaylor653]

I received the inkling of a thought today about celestial things being 2 parts that make the whole. Man and wife, Aaronic and Melchizedek, water and fire... Covenant is a separation and a healing...

[@WitnessJesustheChrist]

I have called Primary “The Happiest Place on Earth” and now in YWs I call the youth my closest friends. They are a light and carry such a call and burden. I hope I can help them yoke themselves to the Master.

[@austinmartineau5227]

Bro. Halverson, I love your lessons and the time you spend teaching the gospel. I have to say, though, you kind of trashed Nephi a bit for his take on grace and "all we can do" back in 2 Nephi 25: 23. I wonder if he knew exactly what he was talking about. I wonder if he equated the Doctrine of Christ to "all we can do". Based on all of Chapter 31, it would seem he did. All we can ever do (our utmost farthing) is to enter through the gate and continue on the path until the end of our mortal probation, and not give up as you pointed out. This chapter (31) makes it clear that unless we endure to the end, we cannot be saved. We baptized members of the Church can be joyful that we have met the Lord at the gate and chose to enter (faith, repentance, baptism) so that we may receive the Holy Ghost to help us endure to the end through a covenant relationship. In fact, I believe that is exactly what Nephi's verse 23 is talking about. We live in a partnership (a covenant) with the Lord through our agency and his divine grace, not only for the final outcome (Eternal Life) but even in the process of salvation in our mortal probation - so long as we don't give up and turn away from the Lord. What is "all we can do"? - Endure to the end in a covenant relationship with the Lord, repenting daily (as President Nelson has counseled), and getting back on the covenant "strait and narrow path" when we find ourselves departing from it, growing from grace to grace. Although grace is given to us every day as we "...press forward with a steadfastness in Christ..." (2 Nephi 31: 20), the final "saving grace" occurs at the judgment seat when the Lord then holds guiltless those who have endured to the end (3 Nephi 27: 16).

[@silverfoxidm]

It’s worth the journey to have the image of Christ in our countenance (Alma 5.14; 1 Jhn 3.1-3)! Maybe to some fear shaving for a possibility of cutting themself yet the risk of it is worth it to be clean. & prepared to meet our divine exemplars!

[@LTZ3321]

If I have been reading Chapter 31 correctly, this is both the Father and the Son speaking with Nephi. We don't have very many accounts in all of scripture of the Father speaking, except to introduce His Son. In these chapters, the Father is confirming the Doctrine of Christ (which is actually the Father's own doctrine according to John 7:16.) My question is: Why aren't we (as a church and church scholars) making such a bigger deal about Heavenly Father speaking? Did Nephi really hear from both the Father and the Son? If so, this is so significant because rarely has the Father spoken Himself. These scriptures should be the most important in all of scriptures.

[@lorrainegray6640]

Yes it is the very best job in the church!!!

[@chloeprit]

Hello Brother Halverson. Is it possible if you can give us ideas to personal scripture study?

[@JackJones-9923]

Are there scriptures we can look at that describe the baptism of Fire? Is the baptism of Fire an event like baptism by water or something else?

[@aleeshamarshall447]

Does anyone know where I can find the reading chart Brother Halverson made to read all standard works in one year? I have been following it so far this year but I've only got a picture of it up until the end of this month. I've been looking for it everywhere and can't seem to find it! I would greatly appreciate the help!

[@dawnelle508]

It can be found In the description segment of the Unshaken CFM lesson, Introduction to the New Testament part one. Given on 12-28-2022

[@jeffreystoutenburg195]

Thank you brother Halverson! I don’t want to sound petty. But I value listening to the many channels that testify what God has said to them, and listening to 6++ hours of your views each week would take away the opportunity to hear them all! I really REALLY appreciate this shorter 1 hour show! 😊👍🙏

[@dougschooley9256]

I had the exact same challenge in January. There is so much feasting available out there, and I sincerely want to partake of the main podcasts I relate to best. So I prayed for an answer, knowing I would receive. I was given a very clear, adjusted schedule (gym time, pickleball time, sleep time, listening during my lunch and break times, and every day before ending my day). Even last week's marathon from Brother Jared fit in perfectly. Worked like a dream for me. YOU GOT THIS, JEFF...KEEP FEASTING!!

[@EdithDunmore]

Brother Halverson a question when we get baptized at 8 are we really able to understand what we are covenenting to do at that age

[@tammy9147]

Wow! ❤❤❤

[@vichatch8715]

Sometimes when we are grieved because of someone or for someone, they might recognize this in our expressions or countenance, and they might take offense, and rightfully so...

[@lorrainegray6640]

What is the BAPTISM BY FIRE? Its paired often with baptism if ir receiving the Holy Ghost so it must be something different.

[@dawnelle508]

Please refer to the video done by the LDS Church titled Baptism of the Holy Ghost by Elder David Bednar. It might help clarify some things for you. John the Baptist taught that the Savior would baptize “with the Holy Ghost, and with fire” (Matthew 3:11). The baptism of fire happens when we are confirmed and we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. This is from CFM lesson January 23-29 of the year 2023

[@jonnystocks7646]

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[@jonnystocks7646]

40:28

[@mariarogers9964]

If you got that divoc shot it may take you a very long time to recover from anything

[@CharlieNme11]

As someone who appreciates good music and who also taught at the U of U, I thought you might enjoy this. I sang Behold, This Is The Way with the University of Utah Singers in 2008/09 and it was probably my favorite piece of music on our program that year. We toured Eastern Europe for a month and audiences everywhere felt the impact of this message. Every time we sang it I felt like I was preaching the gospel of Christ. Ever after I cannot read or hear these verses without hearing this masterpiece by Robert Cundick. Thank you for year another masterful lesson! Your dedicated follower and sister in Christ, Kelly Nelson. 🤟🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWnIloOdgsudbtUsi=1Jvuhp_8ODBLTqM0