Come Follow Me - Alma 30-31 (part 1): "Ye Cannot Know"

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 30-31, which recounts the story of Korihor and Alma's mission to the Zoramites. Part 1 covers Korihor's side of Alma 30 and examines the tactics of an anti-Christ: to blame and belittle, to question beliefs and excuse behaviors. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!
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[@davidspjut9365]

The Spirit of contention always breeds fear and doubt...away from Christ. This has always been a great weapon against the Lord....Thank you brother Jared for your brilliant lesson of this here😇

[@potatogirlcultist19]

I know I'm three years after the video, but yesterday I was praying and I had an extraordinary spiritual experience. Satan tried to get me to think that it was just thoughts and feelings but deep down I knew that the love and mercy I felt from the Father was real. I found your explination on how the Holy Ghost isn't self induced was so helpful. I wished that experience could never end, but if it did never end I would never have any challenges because Satan was completely cast out of me, for at least in that moment. I'm really looking forward to when you revisit the Alma chapters.

[@Tim-French]

I love great teachers, and Brother Halverson is one of them!

[@Unshaken]

Thank you so much. There are so many gifted teachers out there, and I'm grateful for the profound effect that teachers have had in my life. I'm thankful we all get to learn together!

[@davidspjut9365]

Unshaken Jared...I know I have been lead to your teachings...Keep up the good work😇

[@valerietomer4802]

Thank you for your great insights! I am learning so much as I study with you. This lesson was outstanding.

[@Unshaken]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@jeffreymichaelwakeli]

Thank you for taking your time in preparing and sharing your lessons. I really enjoyed this one as I do with the others.

[@Unshaken]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@aliciamilne2314]

I love your clear and simple yet profound way of teaching :) also how you relate it to our day. Thank you for leading others to Christ or making that relationship with him stronger:)

[@Unshaken]

Thank you so much. I'm grateful the Lord can do so much with the meager loaves and fishes we offer Him.

[@courthilton5704]

I love the clear and concise exposition of the polemics used. The couplets: Blame/Belittle, Question Beliefs/Excuse Behaviors is a great template to apply. These insights are wonderful tools in our efforts to be true and faith-filled disciples. Powerful insights. Thanks.

[@Unshaken]

Thank you so much. I'm grateful it was helpful. I guess Satan hasn't had to come up with new tricks since the old ones are still proving successful. Hopefully we all learn to see through the smoke and mirrors!

[@sharmawilhelm6909]

Thank you so much for this lesson. You were an answer to my prayers today! You gave me direction and hope of how to handle a very difficult situation. Thank you for listening to the spirit and helping so many people with your videos.

[@Unshaken]

I'm so grateful the Lord was able to answer your prayer and meet your need. That says a lot about your own heart. May the Lord continue to bless you!

[@alisabown8175]

This was one of the BEST lessons you've given!!! Every member questioning their faith needs this information. Please write a book on this.

[@aliciamilne2314]

Agreed! Or even in between lessons if you ever get a chance !

[@Unshaken]

Thank you so much. Once I finish writing my dissertation, I'd love to put some other thoughts on paper, and navigating faith in a world of doubt is a topic close to my heart. Thanks again!

[@Unshaken]

I love the thought of being "sure footed" as the ground is shaking beneath us. So true that testimony is there to help us stay steady. Thanks for sharing!

[@JenniferAnnMcCaffrey]

Yes yes yes!!!! I come back to this section time snd time again!! In fact I am working on my talk for church and going to quote you 🤗 I’ve used segments of your videos in my Sunday school lessons!! Plus LOVED your interview for “All In” you have to include that amazing analogy on the building of the temple in your book! Thank you all you do 🤗

[@jamesbledsoe7991]

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[@rachelmillington3570]

Thank you for breaking down the language and the intent with such clarity. You have put specific words to thoughts and feelings I have had for a long time.

[@Unshaken]

Glad to hear it! I'm always amazed at how relevant the scriptures are. Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@maryfranjeppesen8932]

I have and do know so many people who preach this same thing!! Many in my family! Awesome lesson!Thank you for your teaching

[@michaeltaylor6803]

I love the analogies of this lesson. The example of the hurricane is so pertinent to our times. Great discussion on the tools adversaries uses to push us to deny our beliefs.

[@Unshaken]

I'm glad it was helpful. A bit unnerving how relevant it all is, but I'm thankful the Lord is helping us prepare!

[@twoplustwoequalsfour48]

Round 2! Listen two or 5 times people! WE ARE LIVING THIS!

[@KylieMalchusArt]

This lesson was an answer to my prayers. I've been losing a lot of sleep over "ideographs" (I didn't know there was a word for it... thank you!). Thanks for being so in tune with the Spirit!

[@Unshaken]

I'm glad it was helpful! And I know what you mean about ideographs--they're so subtle, but once you know what rhetorical tricks people are playing, it's so much easier to get past them. And you're probably not the first person that can say that my lessons have made it easier to sleep ;)

[@KylieMalchusArt]

@@Unshaken Pshhhhhh! 😅 How could anyone sleep during your lessons?! They're riveting!

[@karlmonksenicov8055]

You hit the nail on the head, brother.

[@4nylon6steel]

Thanks Brother! Loved this really pertinent topic.

[@ccmars9315]

Excellent!!!! Again!! Thank you so much. I’ve read the BOM many times, but never like this year... in the past all the issues raised were something that happened ‘elsewhere’, or to ‘someone else’ or ‘in the future’ - basically outside my bubble 🙄. But this year, it’s different!!! I feel like I’m reading an instruction manual for what’s happening in MY life, TODAY and all around me and my loved ones. How did we get here SO FAST??!!!! 🥺. What I have loved the most about your lesson today is how you have shined a very bright spotlight on how anti Christs operate - making it so much easier to see clearly their tactics. Again THANK YOU!!! For taking the time to do this!!! If ever you’re bored (🤦‍♀️😂) - I would LOVE to hear you teach Isaiah, Revelation, Daniel and Jeremiah!! - you know, in your spare time 😳🤔🤣💖

[@Unshaken]

Haha! I would love to teach all those ones too. Hopefully as we cycle through the Standard Works :) But I know what you mean about the scriptures being our "instruction manual." And my wife and I were just talking about how quickly some of these realities have caught up with us. Grateful the Lord is helping us prepare!

[@leotahoulihan386]

I learned SO MUCH about identifying an any religious anti Christs. An excellent lesson thank-you Leota

[@Unshaken]

I'm glad it was helpful! It definitely helps to be able to see through the "smoke screens" that are sometimes thrown up. Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@ruthannh.3188]

I love these lessons

[@Unshaken]

I'm grateful they're a blessing to you! Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@shuqinli2498]

these few chapters and highlighted verses are so well illustrated of our modern world. full of lies, false news, hatred and atheism. but the Holy Ghost does the job to testify all truth. I start to understand more about the book of Mormon. thank you for your sharing!

[@Unshaken]

I agree--so relevant with all the attacks against faith we face today. I'm grateful we have the scriptures to help prepare us to navigate the last days!

[@cheryll7399]

Love the lessons! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Unshaken]

You're so welcome! Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@ronpalmer2u]

What a great lesson. Your commentary is awesome. Thank you for your ministry of the Book of Mormon to the world. Thank you.

[@Unshaken]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm grateful you're finding these lessons to be helpful. Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@sarahfierro8637]

I have never heard anti-Christ explained like that. I really enjoyed this.

[@Unshaken]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@MichaelMike]

This lesson gives us very good tools to stand up for ourselves and understand tools and techniques of those who wish to exercise power over us.

[@Unshaken]

I'm glad you found it helpful! It's becoming more and more relevant the way the world is going. I'm grateful the Lord is helping us prepare!

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Great lesson, explained so detail, thank you😍👏

[@Unshaken]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@cheribarton9138]

Your teaching was a priceless gift to stumble upon. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and Testimony.

[@Unshaken]

You are very welcome. Thank you for your kind words. I'm grateful we can study the scriptures together!

[@simpleislovely1924]

Thank you for this lesson today! You are an amazing teacher! 🌺

[@Unshaken]

Thank you so much. I'm just grateful to have such an incredible book to teach!

[@terriowens2869]

I just experienced my intellect increasing by a 100 fold! Thank you for putting into understandable words ,confusing thoughts I have felt while reading this section of scriptures,It all makes total sense now.

[@Unshaken]

I'm so glad to hear it! And grateful to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in!

[@divaden47]

Thank you so much. I always need to keep learning and understanding new things, and your lessons are the perfect medium!

[@Unshaken]

I'm happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@EduardoEndressMachado]

GOLD!!!

[@richardchu109]

Awesome explanation of this chapter, thank you.

[@Unshaken]

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@markhriches]

Awesome! Thank you so much.

[@Unshaken]

My pleasure! It's always a blessing to learn together!

[@lindamoses3697]

Thank you. My daughter, husband, and children live in Puerto Rico. They were in the eye of Maria so your lesson brings special meaning. Anti Christ comments are from so many on Utube are amazing and seems so be spreading throughout public opinion. Awful results are coming we know.

[@Unshaken]

Well said. It helps to know what we're up against. And what a blessing to meet someone else who knows PR! Such a beautiful island!

[@karenshiffer6150]

First, I am so grateful you are doing these podcasts! Your insightful commentary alway helps to lift my vision. Second, can you please tell me in which podcast you explained the curse of darkness not being a skin issue. I felt your explanation to be the best I had heard/read and wanted to share it with a family member struggling with children. Thank you again for helping me improve my understanding. I so enjoyed my first week with your program that I messaged ‘Thor’ (my husband and I served a 5 year mission with his Institute class) and said I’m sure you have to know this guy. He not only confirmed you are a great friend but had some lovely things to say about you!

[@Unshaken]

Thanks again! I just saw your other comment and responded to it with a link to the lesson on the curse/mark. I hope it helps!

[@Olya444]

In addition to the ideological, intellectual storms we will in fact suffer much like the pioneers and experience both persecution, poverty and hardship. Suffering is the only way to sanctify.

[@Unshaken]

Great point. We definitely need to be prepared for anything that comes our way. Thank you for sharing!

[@sarahfierro8637]

I’ve been in two hurricanes. It is no fun. Hurricanes always have a dirty side and a clean side.

[@Unshaken]

"No fun" is right! And I like the way you describe it as a dirty side and clean side. Different types of destructiveness. Thank you for sharing!

[@krysaliyah]

Dear Brother Halverson, did a relative of yours serve a mission in the mid 1900s in New Zealand? Served as Mission President? I am 75 years of age and remember a tall kind missionary visiting our village. I was about a 5 year old little snotty-nosed native kid at the time. Just wondered. I have just discovered your channel and find your approach and the depth of your discussions enlightening. I am sharing with friends and family. Thank you.

[@Unshaken]

I'm glad you're enjoying these lessons! I believe I had a distant relative serve as a mission president in New Zealand long ago, but i can't remember the details. As a teenager I read a book about Matthew Cowley and dreamed of serving my mission in New Zealand! What a beautiful place--and home to such faith-filled people!

[@billiepardoe908]

Smart. Blame and belittle

[@Unshaken]

If he can't beat us by pushing in one direction, he'll try pushing in the other!

[@sofialuzzi1894]

I’m very happy that I found your classes. It was simply beautiful. This chapters apply so much to what we’re living right now. We need to understand this so we don’t get deceit by anyone or anything. You serve a Spanish speaking mission in the Caribbean. What country? I’m from Puerto Rico. By the way,Are you a Seminary,Institute or college professor?

[@Unshaken]

A Boriqua! I served in Puerto Rico from 1994-1996. Such a beautiful island. I got to go back for the first time a few months ago and it brought back so many incredible memories.

[@sofialuzzi1894]

Unshaken;I suspected you served your mission for the things you mention on your class. I’m from Ponce.I was baptized in 1986. I served a English/Spanish mission in Louisiana 1987-1989.

[@Unshaken]

@@sofialuzzi1894 Perfect! My last area was Ponce, but I was only there for 1 month. A beautiful part of the island!

[@sofialuzzi1894]

My husband and I;we live in Pleasant Grove. If,you ever feel like eating some Puerto Rican food just let me know.

[@Unshaken]

@@sofialuzzi1894 So close! We may have to take you up on that offer once all this craziness subsides!

[@jeanniebegood]

I just found your channel and want to see your videos from the start but can't seem to bring them up. Is it possible you can make them available for late comers. Your insight is invaluable. Thank you

[@Unshaken]

Welcome aboard! From any of the videos, if you click on the "Unshaken" title or logo under the video, it will bring you to the channel home page (or here's the link: kzbin.info). Then click on "Videos" and you'll see them all. I started the channel when COVID-19 shut down classroom teaching, which was when we were in the book of Jacob. The video quality is pretty poor in those first few videos, but hopefully the content is up to specs! Thanks for watching!

[@gpooley]

Very nice presentation. What program did you use to create your video?

[@Unshaken]

Thank you so much. I use PowerDirector from Cyberlink. I'm sure there are many other video editing programs out there, but that's the one I learned on.

[@teresawoodside4051]

We might have served the same mission. Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 1985-1986.

[@Unshaken]

We were neighbors! I was in Puerto Rico from 1994 to 1996. But I sure loved the Dominicans I met. Such humble, spiritually sensitive people.

[@henryswope7734]

Can an individual who is in the great and spacious building, who is pointing his finger and mocking those who ate of the fruit, leave and or walk out of that building and join those that partook of the fruit? How to cross such a vast a deep chasm.to reach such fruit...As for me I rely on the Book of Mormon.

[@deborahlofgran5636]

I just love your lessons. Can you give me any insight on what to do when people bash your The church On the Internet.I find myself responding to the negative comments and I hate when I do that

[@Unshaken]

I know what you mean. It can be difficult to bite our tongue when negative things are being said about something we love. And sometimes we do need to speak up, as long as we can do it in a Christlike way. If you want to study an incredible talk on that subject, check out "Christian Courage" by Elder Robert D. Hales. (Here's a link: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/christian-courage-the-price-of-discipleship?lang=eng) I read it before almost every interfaith event I'm involved with.

[@davidspjut9365]

❤️😇

[@labrujitadisfraces]

Por favor, podrían traducir al español, es muy bueno...gracias!!

[@Unshaken]

Me encantaria hacerlos en espanol tambien, pero necesito mas horas en el dia!

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Do you have a podcast?

[@Unshaken]

I don't, but lots of others have asked me to at least put the audio from these lessons into podcast form so they can listen. I haven't had the time to do it yet, but I think that's a good plan!

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Unshaken I would love that someday. Thank you!

[@fredeisele1895]

My training is mostly in logic, are blame and belittle part of rhetoric?

[@Unshaken]

In a manner of speaking. Blaming and belittling play on our psychology and sociology, but rhetoric is often used to strike those chords.

[@aliciamilne2314]

What would you say to someone with huge linguistic concerns ?:( really struggling

[@michaelwilwand8036]

Alicia Milne what specific concerns? There is a lot on the FAIRMormon webpage about linguistics in the Book of Mormon and also LDS Q&A KZbin channel does a great presentation on this topic

[@Unshaken]

What kind of linguistic concerns did you have in mind?

[@aliciamilne2314]

Michael Wilwand thank you!

[@aliciamilne2314]

Unshaken I’ve got a dear family member who’s a linguist and they’re main concern is nothing linguistically ties from the old world to the people in the new world now. I wish I had something to give them :(. But maybe someday something will pop up. But if not I understand, because there has to be room for faith

[@davepercifield8316]

How would you respond to Cesletter.org?

[@Unshaken]

Great question. I've read it several times and talked one-on-one with many many people about it. But it usually takes hours and hours. Unfortunately, it's become quite an effective piece of polemic, but it's guilty of what I call the 3 S's that are common to almost all anti-religious rhetoric: sensationalism, superficiality, and selectivity. In dealing with it with people, I'm happy to get into the weeds of the specific issues it raises, but I prefer to approach those kinds of things from a "big picture" perspective--the discipline of history, the nature of God, faith and doubt, religiou epistemology, etc.

[@davepercifield8316]

@@Unshaken love your videos and the insights you sharing. Has strengthened/increased my testimony of many aspects of the restored gospel. Looking forward to going through the old and new testaments.

[@KLP99]

You said that times will be so bad that the elect might be deceived. Matthew said, "if it were possible even the elect will be deceived." That literally means it's not possible for the elect to be deceived. Because of His love, God has given us the key to becoming the elect, thus we become immune from the deception Satan would use to claim us his. Where is that key? Read the oath and covenant of the priesthood in D&C 84 noting especially the last phrase in verse 34. Thus, the elect CANNOT be deceived because God never leaves his children without an escape plan to escape the tyranny of Satan and his awful prison.

[@Unshaken]

I'm grateful the Lord watches over us and always provides the "escape plan" you mentioned! Thanks for sharing!

[@brandoncurtis386]

I'm pretty introverted, so I just really embarrassed myself when I laughed out loud at the "Only God can be an atheist." quote. 😂