Come Follow Me - Doctrine and Covenants 121-123: "Peace Be unto Thy Soul"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 121-123, excerpts from a letter written by Joseph Smith while imprisoned in Liberty Jail. This lesson focuses on faith through affliction, enduring it well, false accusations, the knowledge of God, unrighteous dominion, confidence before God, hitting Rock bottom, the chains of hell, remaining workways, and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!
Time stamps:
- Historical Background - 3:19
- Study of D&C 121 - 19:09
- Study of D&C 122 - 1:53:56
- Study of D&C 123 - 2:12:33
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[@debc7741]

Thank you so much for this beautiful lesson. My husband’s 3rd great grandfather was shot in the neck at the battle of Crooked River and when his wife got to him he was on a cot next to David Patten, paralyzed from the neck down. He eventually recovered enough that he was called to be the 1st bishop of the Salt Lake 19th Ward. The trials and persecutions that they suffered were severe but she always found the blessings and knew that no matter what God was with them. Her example has strengthened me through my trials and It will be an honor to meet them someday.

[@juddbug1]

Thanks, Brother Halverson, for your efforts on our behalf! Prayers for you and your family.

[@judycook897]

We cannot thank you enough for all the time you put into these videos and podcasts! You have such a gift of speaking, of teaching and of bringing the spirit into our homes. The sacrifices you make in taking the time to add photos, quotes, highlight scriptures is so appreciated!! I found you last year during the Book of Mormon study and ever since, I have listened to you every day, almost all day long. My husband, who is so into sports, has actually turned off football games and asks to listen to a Jared Halverson podcast. Even as we fall asleep. He puts it this way…. If you can’t fall asleep, at least you are learning something, not just laying there! Thank you Brother Jared. We pray for you and your family always!🙏💞

[@artzykatze6580]

I don't usually comment, because I don't feel like I have anything to add to the comments already made, but I thank you for your sacrifice. Your lessons are amazing and always filled with the Spirit!

[@ijost77]

Thanks so much for being full of charity to share these teachings. It is a blessing every week.

[@janicenagao7409]

You teach all mankind. On the earth, and above. Eternal and celestial blessings upon you we pray of Heavenly Father. We know he is pleased. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

[@stacykresge3107]

23:40 This life is “a day at the gym not a day at the spa”. Brilliant!

[@gladystranate567]

In the midst of your trials you still serve us by your teachings and testimony. Thank you so much. I’m forever grateful🙏🏼

[@9115jj]

I am so thankful for you and you and your family are always in my prayers. I was writing in my journal last night and I kept writing Brother Healverson. I know to call you Brother Halverson but without thinking I kept writing Brother Heal verson. I stopped writing and took some time to think about this. You are truly a Healer. You have healed my testimony and my health. God Bless you always. Sister JJ Johnson

[@b1of4bs]

I share your beautiful testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith. I, like you, do not worship him, but I love and appreciate him so much.

[@glenndawright2227]

Thank you so much, Brother Halverson. With so much happening in your personal life, you continue to lift others souls with your inspired and knowledgeable teaching. May you and your family be blessed.

[@donnakearse2503]

Magnificent! I love church history. Thank you for taking your very precious time to teach us. Your teaching touches my soul each week. It helps me understand and want to be better. May Father pour out blessings on you and your sweet family. 🙏🏻💕

[@isabellee7212]

Thank you so much for teaching us.

[@DM-mg6qh]

I do see a friend on the screen; thank you for you kind sacrifice and love. I enjoy all your help!!

[@sherryware]

Every week is better than the last. I'm gaining so much from these lessons. Thank you, dear brother, for spending your time to share with us your great knowledge of the scriptures and the gospel.

[@zenitsimmons993]

I look forward to your teaching the scriptures every week. Thank you so much for your efforts.

[@alicewongham3541]

Thank you, Brother Halverson, for being your brothers' and sisters' keeper. I have been so very blessed by your sharing your spiritual gift with us, even when it is against all odds to do so. I know how much work each of these videos must take. I thank Heavenly Father for sustaining you and your family as you strive to be that most effective cherished instrument in His hands. I add my prayers to all of those who have been touched by your diligence that you and your family may be upheld by our Saviour's loving and omnipotent hands.

[@1pt21jigawatt]

Speaking of trials and adversity: In the end, there will be those who will curse God for putting them through it, and there will be those who will thank and praise God for getting them through it. e.g. Nephi vs Laman and Lemual. Great video, thanks Jared.

[@MikolDawn]

Brother Halverson.. thank you for all your time and knowledge about the Gospel! You grandchildren and great grandchildren will cherish your videos as well as so many of us fellow Saints.

[@spiritworthyamericasdaught1734]

I love the the way you love your children and your wife, I saw a glimpse of that today I wish my parents would have loved me that way so I could have passed it to my children! I don't think they knew how, I know I didn't know how, but the Lord is showing through you and others! Mostly by Him and what He has done in the lives of others. God bless you and your family!

[@claudiarose5739]

Brother Halverson: I am very grateful for, your wisdom and knowledge and spirit. That you take the time to share these lessons with us. And help me have a better understanding of the Doctrine and Covenants, but also the Book of Mormon. 1:20:00 the difference between being ordained to the priesthood, and the Power of the priesthood. The story of the President of the Manti Temple was a light bulb moment for me. In fact I have rehearsed it with my boys who are men now. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.......

[@laraejackson4115]

Been listening yesterday and today, and it has given me comfort and a measure of peace! My precious niece is in the process of going to the other side of the veil. My heart has been breaking. She is only 47, has three daughters still at home. One they’ve brought from her mission so she could see her mom. It’s hard to realize this is the Lords timing when the hurt is so real! I know of Christ’s suffering for us in the garden and on the cross, and am so grateful for that. Then your lesson on all Joseph Smith went through! I can’t wait to meet both of them and let them know of my gratitude, not only for their suffering, but for their everlasting truths which they taught us! The Gospel means everything to me! Thanks for helping me to still attend institute through the miracle of media! I had taken institute for 45 years, but am now in an assisted living facility, so your lessons and other teachers have meant everything to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@Unshaken]

I'm so sorry for all that your niece is going through--along with your entire family. May the Lord bless you all with an increased portion of the Spirit, living up to His role as Comforter.

[@MikolDawn]

May God bless you and your family , sister.

[@brianbell4359]

I know you have the troubles of life, as we all do, but thank you from the bottom of my soul for all your teachings which lifts me to a place where I have never been, in the love of the scriptures before. Thank you.

[@chockin243]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and testimony on the acriptures

[@ramonahudson5710]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for continuing to share your knowledge, insights and spirit with us. May you be blessed with the strength to continue. My soul has been strengthened more than ever by communing with you and the Holy Spirit.

[@csuerun]

Thank you so much for all your enlightening insights…they change me. God bless you for your good time and trouble. You are a whisper of truth in the howling wilderness, the balm of Gilead. 💛

[@sandyvandam3102]

Thank you again , Brother Halvorsen! No doubt the challenges and trials you have been facing of late have lent themselves to the spirit I have felt with you delivery of this lesson! I do not know how you could have possibly have done it otherwise! In any circumstances, I wonder how any human being could do what you do week after week! Not only do you teach me in ways I’ve never been taught, and not only me, but family and friends about me and friends abroad and their friends, as word has come back to me. Our prayers are with you!

[@marionbishop5402]

I just can't begin to explain how much it means to me to have you explain with such clarity and in-depth and detail these sections that give me greater understanding of them. THANK YOU

[@keaonstein-okker4330]

Thanks to Sandy I also enjoy your lessons every week in the Netherlands. Love it.

[@sbrowning4744]

At 154:10 Brother Halverson begins discussing section 122, which quickly leads to his sharing his deep gratitude and loyalty to Joseph Smith. Earlier Brother H mentioned he studies anti-Mormon literature. Many young people who do that leave the church and turn to atheism! I’m sure we all grieve for loved ones and friends who have gone down that path. Thank you Brother H for your hope and unshaken testimony. Thank you for helping me realize my own debt of gratitude to Joseph. I almost chose not to listen this week. I still struggle with past trials I did not handle well and wanted to quickly skim these sections. I’m old enough to know that when I want to avoid spiritual things, the adversary is working on me. So I listened. My faith has instead been bolstered as the Spirit has clarified truth. Thank you Brother H!

[@VolleyballMama]

I caught that too and thought it was a little strange. But maybe he studies anti-Mormon stuff so that he’s more ready to defend the Gospel?? For me personally I feel horrible looking at Anti-Mormon stuff because it feels evil and yucky and that alone I stay away from it.

[@novawarren5074]

It's On Time 📖❤️🙏😻.you will have time one day and I figured you being a Student, Husband,Dad, Teacher, And continue to grow personality in own faith. It's not easy,you always come through on time and I really appreciate every Video you give me.I live in Alabama and Wonder if we will meet, unlikely, but some time in the future. I will be happy to tell you about just how happy these videos are helping me. Not just me, I am sure. I have a beautiful new Rescue Cat ,2 years old that have been abused, She finds comfort with hearing your video over and over.as I am studying Thank you again for these videos...

[@thewildefavorites]

Brother Halverson, thank you so much for the countless hours and commitment you put towards these lessons! I'm sure this is time taken away from your family! If you would please thank them from me for their sacrifice of giving their time to us for those hours each week.

[@margaretno211]

Your remarks about "divine restraint" resonated in my soul. Thanks for sharing your insight.

[@beckygalva3759]

24:05 I have been to some very dark places that I believe God even hated me. I can't image with all the Love our Heavenly Parents have for us for me how that must have felt to Them. Wanting to comfort me but having to hold back. I now know better but in that dark moment I couldn't see Them nor the angels around me.

[@oliviagraceson6318]

Hang in there it’s all good, love your depth, blessings to you and your family

[@jodimckee]

That touched my heart and makes every trial worth it for the lessons learned and faith that can be grown. I haven’t commented much, but your lessons always lift me, teach me, and bring me joy. Thank you isn’t enough. They way you tied Joseph’s trials to our personal trials… teaching that God is with us in our trials, answering the question where art thou… exactly where He needs to be…. that was powerful mastery teaching and testifying. You hit a home run. Totally inspired. I loved it.

[@MichaelDouglasSkewes]

Thank you very much,this is such a great section of the d&c ,I tried to get my ,now last wife to see n it what I did! I love the Prophet Joseph Smith, and you do cover a lot of ground ,and I know this isn't easy ,I was in the Film industry and editing among other things,this takes a long time . And to be going through something really emotionally draining has got to make even more difficult,but giving more personal insight. I have come to look forward to listening to your lessons. I think we may have been in the same stake around 2005. Gud bless you my brother in Christ for what you do.

[@sallys9208]

Thank you for your powerful testimony of Joseph Smith, and your desire to be one of his "people," never turned away by the testimony of traitors. It seems more and more of the people around me, many loved ones, are listening and accepting the false and hollow "testimonies" that abound. Your testimony brought tears, strength, and the witness of the Spirit that I needed. I also appreciated Richard Bushman's quote when confronted with scorn: "When I live the kind of life that the Gospel restored through Joseph Smith teaches me how to live, I like the kind of person I'm becoming." Beautiful! 1:54:00 - 1:59:25

[@angiekenitzer9620]

I appreciate these study sessions so very much! Your insights are truly so inspiring and life changing. Thank you for taking that time out to do these for the world to see and hear. It is making a huge difference In so many lives. Your knowledge is incredible.

[@yongsukchoi5002]

This long video was full of spirit and insights. It didn’t feel long. Thank you so much.

[@ghanaaccramission1439]

Next time I'm in Salt Lake City and see you I the store, I will thank you personally, but for now from Ghana I say thank you. Your lessons are one of the ways that I prepare for leading the YSA's in our Christenborg ward. Oh, YOur lessons are the best way that I could use my one hour a day I spend on the treadmill.

[@Unshaken]

I'm honored to have a friend in Ghana! Bless you for your diligent service to the young Saints there!

[@teresabuck6514]

We are so thankful for you. And your comments of next year's study thrills us. We know life can get crazy. It makes us even more thankful for you when we hear of your challenges. We are praying for you and your family regularly. We hope you find the strength you need knowing you are being prayed for.

[@paulmcmaster7466]

Your comments on Psthd blessings is spot on. Part of the blessing may be “my best effort in faith” to declare the Lord’s will…..and other times when you just open your mouth and know the Lord is speaking through you. So true!

[@nextooperfect]

Again and again throughout your classes, I witness the orchestrations of heaven in reinforcing to my mind and heart tenderly merciful and pointed evidences of God's hand in working ALL things together for my good and for my beloved son's sake. Yes, I am abundantly and ruchly tutored and strengthened by the historical perspectives you teach so knowledgeably and insightfully, yet it is your witness of the spirit in your own life that speaks tomes to my soul. As I listened today while trying to clean up after a week's worth of dishes collecting in the midst of two little time a scripture that has remained over at least a couple of years on my windowsill as part of a collection that can be changed each day, I was turned to considerate again and again as you described various truths in the lesson and the thought came to me that I have not changed it because it is critical for me to know that and so when you quoted it halfway through the lesson 1 Corinthians 2:9 my heart was filled to overflowing in gratitude for your diligence and the love and commitment to share the doctrines and truths which you have so determinedly researched and in which you have been so well tutored by the power of the Holy Ghost. I feel such deep gratitude not only for you but for your family for sharing you with us. Angels all around you and blessings on the humble and unselfish heads of you and yours!

[@michellemaddox17]

Stick it out to the end of the lesson! There are powerful nuggets there! Thank you brother Halverson for all that you share! It is a powerful message and you are shining your light. I hope that I can shine mine.

[@karinabloom135]

We're so glad to hear your voice & life experience in scripture meaning

[@t.o.g.sakafay2868]

I'm learning to love you Sir - I love Your presentations of the scriptures - I haven't the words to express how deeply they penetrate into my soul - If you endure it well - He & Emma his wife lost & buried seven children.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Brother Halverson, I am thankful EVERY day for your coming into my life and teaching this old geezer! I am so blessed by your teaching! Thank you so very much for sharing your spirit with us all.

[@dandenison7891]

ur E. S. A. U. as are all europeans that's u folks God given ethnicity (Revelation 13:10 kjv) he that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword here is the patience and faith of the SAINTS (Malachi 1:2-4) jacob have I loved but E. S. A. U. have I hated and they shall call THEM the border of WICKEDNESS and THE PEOPLE against whom the LORD hath indignation FOREVER (Psalm 11:5-6) but the WICKED and him that loveth "VIOLENCE" his soul hateth upon the WICKED he shall rain FIRE n BRIMSTONE this shall be the portion of THEIR cup (Obadiah 1:10,18) for thy "VIOLENCE" against thy brother jacob shame shall cover thee and thou shalt be cut off FOREVER and there shall not be ANY remaining of the house of E. S. A. U. for the LORD hath spoken it (Hebrews 12:16-17 kjv) lest there be any fornicator or profane person as E. S. AU - when he would have inherited the blessing he was REJECTED for he found NO place of REPENTANCE/ no repentance for any of ya THUS SAYETH THE LORD

[@siumanspringer2014]

Thank you! God never sleeps nor slumbers, and always watches over us. I am grateful and blessed for Joseph and the pioneers.

[@cathytaylor9351]

lol we

[@skykevvers]

At 121:00 you talk about the Manti Temple President pulling the couple in to his office for a dose of reproving bedtimes with sharpness…loved that story. Also, at about 30:00 the comment how the Lord didn’t calm the storm, he calmed the sailor really sticks in my mind. I loved that!

[@lidiatoscano5334]

I have to agree with Karen DeBow! I've been anticipating your lesson for this week. The notice just came in and I called my sister to tell her it was now available!!! Thank you for taking the time. I know you are super busy and still you take the time to prepare to teach us. We love you and God bless you! I will start right away!

[@davidspjut9365]

Amen❤️😇

[@judybowthorpe2027]

Brother Halverson, you and your family are in my prayers every day. I study, with you, every day, either your Unshaken Book of Mormon videos or your Come, Follow Me videos. My day is not complete until I learn at your feet. May God bless you and yours always.

[@davidspjut9365]

Amen❤️😇

[@littleboat77]

Me too. Every single day!

[@weemouse1959]

Love your lessons. Personally, I totally enjoy the long videos you create. By watching (and listening) to your lessons I can actually focus on the subject at hand and make lots of notes in my Scriptures. Thank you so very much for all you do. ❤️ & 🙏🙏🙏 for you and your family.

[@louisevigil4485]

That was a good lesson , it make me really appreciate our ancestors,

[@lindapedersen1424]

Your best lesson yet! Thank you so much! Thank you for your insights and experiences! You have blessed my life!

[@marcyfowkes1660]

Thank you for giving your time to teach us. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you🙏

[@daniellereyna8804]

Around 2:32…thank you for reminding me about the ship captains wanting the temple lights on. That story has always touched my spirit.

[@yourkatchoukalova4143]

This is a comment addressing one of your previous presentations where you mentioned that when in your teenage years during the Cold War, you have prayed for the Eastern Europeans to get access to the Gospel. I want to thank you for that as I may have been one of the beneficiaries of the Power of God mediated through your prayers. May God bless you for your goodness!

[@paulagraves6517]

This was just so good to listen to on this the sabbath day. It is so exceptionally kind of you to take the time amid your own trials to share all the insights. Proper definitions of words in the1800s is always helpful. Sheds better light and meaning. Thank you for that. I’m from Utah but I attend two institute classes, one from California and one from Texas, and then I get you. I fell so in riches each week. Thank you, thank you.

[@jenaleeparker7176]

Thank you for the Geiger counter example about your son and parenting with the principles of 121. I needed to hear that to help me parent my teenager right now. I think she is like your son. This is helping me to parent her better this week! Thank you for always providing answers in my life. Thank you for teaching every week!!!! I know you are being blessed for serving us weekly.

[@maryfranjeppesen8932]

I hear the stress in your voice! Thank you so much for taking your precious time for us!! You will be blessed! I love these videos!🙏🙏❤

[@janetrobinson2699]

We love you Brother H and are praying for you! Keep up the good work!! ❤️❤️

[@normemallo6990]

Grazie Bro.Halverson!The way you teach is just amazing that it penetrates deep in our heart.Godbless you and your family ❤️

[@ronald02077]

I know my cousin that is a dentist and lost everything in a fire, his whole office. He had a "who moved my cheese" experience. This is about 7 months ago. He is okay now, but what got him through it all was YOU. Your help, understanding, testimony and explaining the scriptures to him is what got him through it. He told me that with Jared's help and giving all to the Lord I let him guide me where every he wants me, "my fear left me and will leave it in God's hands". Thank you brother Halverson for helping him. Your effort does not go unnoticed. 500mg of L-Lysine a day.

[@georgejoseph90210]

JARED IS THE BEST 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Unshaken]

I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin's loss, but am so impressed by his faith. That's far greater evidence of his openness to the Spirit and of the Lord's comforting grace than it is of any teaching on my part. May the Lord continue to bless him, you, and each of us. Thank you for sharing!

[@vickydittfield9822]

What’s L- lysine mean?

[@DS-zj2on]

Those fires will do it. Like thousands of others, my sister lost her house in CA fire 3 yrs ago and her husband had a stroke at the same time. She we 77 yrs old. The first time the fire came through in the 70's it went around her house and didn't touch it--why? Described it as a wall of fire that would not approach. Because her large home was a haven for so many others she housed there--teenagers, divorcees, emotionally challenged, It was consecrated to Him. She learned a year after the 2nd fire why the Lord didn't spare her house , "I'd ask the Lord to burn my house in order to be able to help my family the way I have been doing now." All sorts of reasons why things go as they do.

[@emh7956]

@@vickydittfield9822 It is a supplement that helps with cold sores.

[@jerikeeley1361]

Thank you ❤️

[@marthamorris1944]

It’s virtue that supplies our thoughts🔥

[@dotmother]

I’ve waited all week for this! I know you are super busy and I feel honored and privileged that you take time to enlighten us. You’re insights, knowledge, and spirit inspires me!

[@bonniehatch364]

Jared I love to hear you speak! You are wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to do this! One suggestion that I might have for you?/You are a bit too long!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

@@bonniehatch364The length is as it should be. Temporal concerns have no bearing on eternal messages. Peace

[@pollythomson7103]

Hope all is well with you and your family...missed you and your scripture presentation . Soo glad to have you back and feed my soul with spiritual insight and impressions that gives me strength,hope and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ...Thank you May thw Lord bless you and keep you and your family safe....

[@brentlarson772]

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[@alenewalker1188]

@@Frankincensedjb123 I so agree. Can a candy bar be too long? We can listen in segments and stretch out the treat!

[@brendaruiz7429]

I do see you as a friend, your wife and kids as well. thank you for your time, teachings and spirit. Que nuestro Padre Celestial bendiga tu familia y a ti, querido amigo.

[@kelliebuckner1077]

At about 2:45:00 It’s impossible to pick a favorite, but I loved at the end, “Even God won’t blame you for an attempt to find better days” as Joseph and the men tried to escape prison❤️

[@margeebeebe2694]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@stacytoolson6651]

Oh How I love this section and your added insights! When I actually went to visit Liberty Jail I did not expect the power of the spirit to pour out upon me so heavily that I couldn’t step into the room without taking off my shoes, quite literally. I took one step and then went to my knees to unlace my boots as I sat and was taught by the Lord’s Spirit and the spirit that lingers by the power of Virtuous, Charitable men in prison seeking Comfort thru trial and suffering. I have my own personal witness of Christ’s divinity and that this direction and counsel from verse 34-46 is for ALL who desire it. 1:16:00 -1:53:00 is putting into words so much of what I felt confirmed at the time. “If I Know I’m worthy of the Holy Ghost and I love the people… then why should I fear?” It’s VIRTUE that supplies our thoughts, CHARITY to help others and faith to be able to endure all infirmities God sees fit to Strengthen us with. Thank You, as always, for your gift of time and years of seeking inspiration.❤️

[@ambers6313]

“Yes, this is the school of hard knocks and tuition is steep.” -Brother Halverson 2:07:00 This stood out to me along with the continued verse right before it. 2:06:53 I’m forever grateful for the time, effort, and spirit led teaching that you freely give through these videos. Thank you 🙏

[@lidiatoscano5334]

Amber, that is pretty cool how you did that: mark the reference you were referring to in the video, Can you teach me how to do it? Thanks in advance

[@ambers6313]

@@lidiatoscano5334 if you write out the time in your comment along with what you want to draw attention to, when you finish and hit comment it will show the time as a clickable link.

[@ambers6313]

@@lidiatoscano5334 let me know if that makes sense. 😀

[@kristinpriddis7953]

Brother Halverson, thank you.

[@caileyleu5555]

May I add the following timestamps to those already suggested: 16:26 Joseph Smith's feelings upon being separated from the Saints and his family (Quoting Paul, 2 Corinthians 4:9) 20:46 - 23:45 Our Heavenly Father's Divine Restraint 30:22 He sometimes calms the storm, and other times, the sailor 35:10 - 36:20 Keep the commandments and prosper - only half the story (we need an eternal perspective) 42:33 - 47:04 Joseph Smith: sin vs obedience, & the hypocrisy of his accusers. 50:59 - 52:40 Posterity cursed not for, but by sin (so grateful to Bro. Halverson for clarifying this point) 54:47 Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort ye my people" 56:38 There is no escaping justice 57:50 - 1:04:28 Minds must be stretched (through communing with God) - knowledge given to Joseph Smith during the dispensation of the fulness of times (100% worth listening to & pondering for some time!) 1:04:29 - 1:05:36 "While most of our suffering is self-inflicted, some is caused by or permitted by God. This sobering reality calls for deep submissiveness, especially when God does not remove the cup from us. In such circumstances, when reminded about the premortal shouting for joy as this life's plan was unfolded (Job 38:7), we can perhaps be pardoned if, in some moments, we wonder what all the shouting was about." -- Elder Neal A. Maxwell, "Willing to Submit", Ensign, May 1985 1:09:26 "Redemptive Turbulence". As Bro. Halverson points out, "if there's a refiner's fire to burn out impurities, there are also rolling waters to make us pure" 1:18:16 - 1:21:49 The Analogy of the Vacuum Cleaner! Priesthood. authority vs priesthood power. From 1:21:49, an example of this. 1:30:30 Christ-like attributes and qualities of a leader 1:36:28 Heaven's guide to discipline! (for us grownups too) Correcting, at the right time, clearly 1:46:09 Being worthy of the Holy Ghost + love for those we serve = confidence in a calling 1:56:06 "the truth that led me to the right kind of life" Richard Bushman 2:05:26 He may not prevent the bad things but will prepare us against them 1Nephi Ch.17, v13 2:07:15 Trails bring us closer to the Saviour, and more like Him. 2:07:28 Romans 2:28 2:11:51 - 2:12:33 Words of reassurance 2:19:18 contentdm.lib.byu.edu/digital/collection/rsc/id/43904 2:24:33 - 2:25:07 Our lives without the Gospel 2:30:15 "How can you help bring about this restoration of morality in our day and help preserve religious freedom? First, be a righteous example. You must not be in camouflage as to who you are and what you believe." Elder Quentin L. Cook: "The Restoration of Morality and Religious Freedom" 2:31:01 "Aim for the LDS temple"! 2:34:54 "By small and simple things are great things brought to pass" Alma 37:6 2:35:46 - 2:36:30 verse 16 - during a storm, small things can keep us facing into the wind and prevent us from capsizing. 2:39:45 Excerpts from the rest of the letter - I love that Bro. Halverson shared these extras with us.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much 😍👏

[@marilynrose1916]

Just appreciate you doing this. I am a convert who found the D&C difficult to get through. You have helped so much.

[@Spankyward]

I've been conserving my viewing time, not finishing one episode until a new one is released, that way I never have to go without new material to watch. Lol. 😁 Another reason why I love when they're long episodes. Thank you for dedicating your time, talent and hard work in order to bring the spirit, knowledge and uplifting messages to those who are in need of it during these tumultuous times. It'll be interesting to someday see how many lives you've impacted with these videos. I pray you can keep them coming for years to come🙏👍

[@mariahhonda7720]

PART 1 0:37 Gratitude for Patience and Compassion / A Family and Friends Community 2:35 Gratitude for Time Stamps 3:19 Intro. to Liberty Jail Revelations / The temple prison 3:43 Setting the Stage in Seminary / Creating the Context of Liberty Jail 6:04 Eunice and Alexander McRae / Alexander's Recorded Experience: The honor of being a fellow prisoner 6:51 Learn from Joseph and from the Lord as honoring fellow prisoners. 7:28 Excerpts of a letter Joseph wrote from Liberty / Determining which parts of the letter to canonize / Proving of Contraries: Divinity and Humanity 8:50 Divinity and Humanity Moments / Priesthood Blessings 10:02 Brief Context of the history before the Revelations / The Battle of Crooked River / The Hauns Mill Massacre 10:56 Hauns Mill Mamma Bear: Amanda Smith's Story -12:02 Amanda's Temple Prison Experience in the Cornstalks -12:25 "It was as the temple of the Lord to me at that moment...That soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I cannot desert to His foes..." 13:18 Be the saintly people to care for those in need. 13:54 The prophet and his companions in Liberty / The betrayals / Alexander Doniphan helping prevent Joseph Smith's execution -15:18 The Lord reassured Joseph all the way through. -15:22 John B. Clark, "Their doom is sealed." -15:54 Joseph Smith, "Be of good cheer...not one of our lives should be taken." -16:25 Joseph Smith, "...Resigned to the will of my Heavenly Father...The Lord of Hosts, the God of Jacob was my refuge..." -18:03 Paul, "The word of God is not bound." (2 Timothy 2:9) 18:59 Questions of the Soul (D&C 121:1-3) -19:56 Joseph's questions acknowledged his conviction that God was there. -21:00 How long till Your heart is softened? / A parents' experience / Divine Restraint / A day at the gym, not the spa 24:07 God is moved by His Compassion / Pavilion that covereth Thy hiding place / The tabernacle: Will You part the veil? 25:22 Who controllest and subjectest the devil / Stretch forth Thy hand / Let - Allow It (D&C 121:4) 27:51 Justice / Avenge us / Thinking of others before oneself (D&C 121:5-6) -28:57 Jesus Christ was constantly thinking of others in His last mortal moments 29:50 My son, peace be unto thy soul / but a small moment (D&C 121:7) 31:31 If thou endure it well / Assurances from the Lord (D&C 121:8) 33:54 Thy friends do stand by thee / Thou art not yet as Job (D&C 121:9-10) -34:16 Friends meant so much to Joseph -35:06 Mentality of Sin = Suffering / The rain falls on the just and unjust 37:09 False Accusers / Their hope shall be blasted (D&C 121:11) 38:30 Their minds will be blinded / Take them in their own craftiness (D&C 121:12) -38:45 Times and Seasons 40:28 Willing to bring upon others...come upon themselves (D&C 121:13) 41:31 Their hopes may be cut off / Swept from under heaven (D&C 121:14-15) 42:32 Cursed are all those that shall lift up the heel against mine anointed (D&C 121:16) 45:30 Servants of sin / Children of Disobedience (D&C 121:17) 47:04 Those who swear falsely / Offended My little ones / Severed from the ordinances of Mine House Losing Spiritual Blessings (D&C 121:18-19) 47:52 Their basket shall not be full / Losing Temporal Blessings (D&C 121:20) 50:58 Not have right to the Priesthood / From generation to generation (D&C 121:21) -51:05 Noah & Ham / Curse of Cannan 52:41 Better for them that a millstone had been hanged around their necks and they drowned...(D&C 121:22) 53:23 Wo unto...those...that discomfort My people (D&C 121:23) -54:02 Discomfort / Comfort ye My people (Isaiah 40:1) 56:04 Swift Judgement in the Season Thereof (D&C 121:24) 56:38 A Time Appointed (D&C 121:25) 56:54 Blessings of God unto the Faithful 57:49 Knowledge and the Unspeakable Gift of the Holy Ghost (D&C 121:26) -58:21 Joseph Smith "Thy mind must stretch as the utmost heavens..." 59:25 Dispensation of the Fulness of Times (D&C 121:27) -59:53 Meridian of Times 1:00:59 Nothing shall be Withheld (D&C 121:28) 1:01:28 All who have Endured Valiantly / Thrones & Dominions set upon you (D&C 121:29) 1:03:18 If there be bounds / Does man know the limits of God? (D&C 121:30) 1:03:54 Revealed in the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times (D&C 121:31) 1:04:28 The Council of the Eternal God / Eternal Perspective (D&C 121:32) -1:06:29 Jeremiah 23:18, 22 / You were there in the premortal council / You proved yourself then, so we can trust you now -1:08:10 Contemporary English Version (Jeremiah 23: 18, 22) 1:09:26 How long can rolling waters remain impure? (D&C 121:33) 1:10:22 Let your Silt Settle so Pure Waters flow through you 1:10:48 Puny arm to stop the Missouri River in its decreed course / Cannot keep the Almighty from pouring down knowledge from heaven upon the heads of the Saints (D&C 121:33) -1:11:44 The Mighty Missouri River -1:12:25 What would it take to stop the Missouri River? / The power of the river 1:14:16 Hard Lessons: The School of "Hard Knocks" / Endure it Well -1:15:09 Joseph Smith "The visions that roll like an overflowing surge before my mind. " 1:15:45 There are many called but few are chosen / Why are they not chosen? (D&C 121:34) -1:16:17 Proving of Contraries: Called vs. Qualified (D&C 4) 1:16:49 Why they aren't chosen: hearts set upon the things of this world / aspire to the honors of men (D&C 121:35) 1:18:03 Rights of the Priesthood inseparably connected with the powers of Heaven / Principles of Righteousness (D&C 121:36) 1:18:37 Vaacum Anaology - Plug into Heaven 1:19:23 That which causes the heavens to withdraw themselves and grieves the Spirit (D&C 121:37) -1:21:21 The difference between Priesthood Authority and Priesthood Power -1:21:50 Temple President's Experience with Teaching about a Misconception regarding Priesthood and Unrighteousness Dominion 1:24:29 Ere he is aware, he is left unto himself / to fight against God (D&C 121:38) -1:25:07 To kick against the pricks -1:26:24 Priesthood aligned with the 1st and 2nd Great Commandments 1:27:05 The nature and disposition of almost all men / As they Suppose / Exercise Unrighteousness Dominion (D&C 121:39) -1:27:41 As they Suppose 1:28:47 Hence many are called but few are chosen (D&C 121:40) 1:29:16 Jesus had no temporal authority but He did have Authority of Righteousness 1:29:59 Attributes that Manifest Priesthood Power (D&C 121:41) -1:30:30 Righteous Influence -1:30:47 It cannot be used in unrighteousness / Children Anaology / Radiation Radar in Bro. Halverson's son 1:35:07 Enlarge the soul without hypocrisy and without guile / Light cleaveth unto light (D&C 121:42) 1:36:15 When correction is needed (D&C 121:43) -1:37:35 Reprove: to correct, Betimes: in the right season, Sharpness: clarity or focus -1:39:12 When moved upon by the Holy Ghost / to show an increase of love -1:42:08 Heavenly Father's calls to repentance lifts us 1:42:51 thy faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death (D&C 121:44) 1:43:14 The Lord's Let's / Bowels full of charity (D&C 121:45) -1:44:59 Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly / Let virtue supply our thoughts (D&C 121:45) -1:45:57 Then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God (D&C 121:45) -1:48:01 Bro. Halverson's love for those he teaches / The Holy Ghost and Charity banish all fear -1:49:20 The doctrines of the Priesthood will descend upon thy soul as the few from heaven (D&C 121:45) 1:50:10 The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion / thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth (D&C 121:46) -1:50:31 Power in the Priesthood for both men and women / Crowns and Scepters -1:51:54 Everlasting Dominion / Without Compulsory Means (D&C 121:46) -1:53:07 Flow to the Source (Christ) / Never be on the giving end of Unrighteousness Dominion 1:53:56 Transition to D&C 122 1:54:21 Fools shall have thee in derision / The pure in heart shall seek counsel, authority, and blessings from...thy hand (D&C 122:1-2) -1:56:06 Richard Bushman / When I live the gospel, I like the person I'm becoming. -1:58:09 Bro. Halverson's testimony of Joseph Smith as a prophet of God 1:58:42 Thy people shall never be turned against thee (D&C 122:3) 1:59:25 But for a small moment / Fierce Lion / thy God shall stand by thee (D&C 122:4) -2:00:08 Fierce Lion / Aslan in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe 🦁 2:00:40 If thou art called to pass through tribulation / List of ifs / The Fellowship of Suffering (D&C 122:5) 2:02:47 Continued "If List" / The Lord knows our sufferings - The Savior channeling Gethsemane (D&C 122:6) 2:04:48 Continued "Ifs List" / The Lord prepares us against these things (D&C 122:7) -2:06:20 The very jaws of hell / these things shall give thee experience and shall be for thy good (D&C 122:7) -2:07:00 The School of Hard Knocks / Tuition is Steep 2:07:35 The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than He? (D&C 122:8) -2:08:29 Sidney Rigdon comparing his suffering to Christ's -2:09:26 Bro. Halverson's son is #3. 2:11:01 Therefore hold on thy way / The Priesthood shall remain with thee / Fear not what man can do / God shall be with thee forever and ever (D&C 122:9) -2:11:59 The Lord will strengthen and sanctify us in the midst of and through our trials. 2:12:33 Transition to D&C 123 / Application for the Helpers 2:13:19 Suggest for your consideration... (D&C 123:1) -2:13:58 Gathering up a knowledge of all the facts (D&C 123:1) 2:14:49 Property Damages (D&C 123:2) 2:15:23 Names of all those that had a hand in the oppression (D&C 123:3) 2:16:26 Committee appointed / To help make a legal case / Present the whole concatenation of diabolical rascality (D&C 123:4-5) -2:17:24 Concatenation: the whole compilation 2:17:46 The last Effort / Fully and Completely Claim that Promise / Left without Excuse (D&C 123:6) -2:19:04 BYU Religious Studies Center published "Mormon Redress Petitions" -2:19:54 From that, the Grand Total of their Losses was $2,381,984.51 (2:20:06) 2:20:54 An Imperative Duty / By the Influence of the Spirit (D&C 123:7

[@judycook897]

Thank you!

[@JenniferAnnMcCaffrey]

Wow wee!!! That’s impressive!!! Well done you!!! That’s incredibly helpful!!! Thank you xoxox

[@mariahhonda7720]

@@JenniferAnnMcCaffrey I'm glad if they're helpful to you!😊❤

[@mariahhonda7720]

@@judycook897 You're so welcome!

[@yukonveg6904]

Thank You so much 🙏

[@carolmcglamery2641]

Oh that I can share this message to all my lovely family thank you so very much Brother Halverson 🙏CarolDawnBarlow Mcglamery

[@plum_colored_dahlia]

2:44 Elder Neal A. Maxwell - perspectives - “Yes, Armageddon is ahead but so is Adam-on-di-omen.” I didn’t catch the time stamp (but around 2:00) there was a meaningful comment about the severity of circumstances for the souls unredeemed without having the restored gospel and how that issue surpasses even the adversity, heartbreak and woes, as awful as they were, for the Saints who lost so much and suffered persecutions one after another. When we stop to consider what is in store for those who don’t have the opportunity for more truth in their life it does put somethings into perspective. I can’t imagine what it would entail to personally pay for my sins in the hereafter, and in full. To have not had the opportunity to hear of the Savior and the plan would be all the more grievous. God knows we are in well over our heads with the business of mortality and add to that living in a world becoming even more fallen. He will lead us along. I love these words from President Russell M Nelson, “ …the destination is serene and secure.” Love God. Let Him prevail.

[@liztrefry3279]

I am humbled! I didn’t take the time to listen before teaching…but after listening, I could have done so much better. I regret the lost opportunity and will not make that mistake again. I love and appreciate your efforts to teach…thank you!

[@establishingzion688]

1:58:00 I loved your testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith in the middle of your lesson. Powerful! I LOVE the Prophet Joseph Smith and I also want to be considered one of "Joseph's Boys" and one of his trusted friends here in this day, and I will stand by him as well as by our Savior, of whom he testified! We named our 5th child's middle name Joseph (Philip Joseph) and both me and my wife feel like if our next is another boy (we're expecting number 6, yay!!) that we will use his name again but for our child's first name, in honor of Brother Joseph.

[@judybray7514]

Peace be unto thy soul...

[@EJJohnson-cj4qn]

Thank you. For me, the most enjoyable and helpful part of your channel is you reading and discussing the scriptures. The pictures are nice but if you don’t have time for fancy editing then don’t. Just read and discuss. Thank you again .

[@patriotpatti7331]

I agree, if it makes it easier for you to continue to teach us, the most important part is you and the background information and perspective is priceless. I've learned so much and I'm enjoying the scriptures like I never thought I could.

[@brittanywinn3955]

I can't seem to make a time stamp but: 1:01:30 The scripture D&C 121:29 Endure valiantly FOR the the gospel of Jesus Christ. And Jared's comments following are profound to me. This incredibly powerful clarification an addition to the way of the Lords teaching line upon line...if you first learn to endure valiantly IN the Gospel this scripture holds the step to take after you can handle that precept. Now endure valiantly FOR the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@davidspjut9365]

Brother Jared….the power of a faith filled prayer is the key that unlocks the the light of all truth. My prayers are with you, and your family. They ascend now from the Temple…We love you…and your Unshaken dedication to this truth….Keep up the good work❤️😇. David

[@shannonbailey8201]

Thank you for this it’s hard for me to leave my home so this is a blessing

[@handcycle100]

Very good lesson, again. When you mentioned the camera, I had to say thanks , I love your lessons!

[@debbiestewart7562]

Hello from Great Falls Montana! Nice picture of the Missouri River, that is our Black Eagle Dam!

[@jaimepiano1985]

2:23:00 - the explanation of rivet in the context of generational patterns was so powerful!

[@arlahunt4240]

My son is an Atheist. I listened carefully to all you said. I’m trying to have Hope and I’m struggling with it. His future looks bleak. I go from moments of faith to massive anxiety to hopefulness and then kindly forgetfulness as I serve others. But the pain never goes away. I feel grief on a level I never knew existed.

[@sdhlaw1]

I kept waiting for a time stamp, but I can’t give one. It was all-every whit-superb, filled with the spirit for those who will hear and feel. Thank you! Now, my two cents worth, if the D&C were a novel, these sections would be the climax and the resolution of the story. If Carthage is the tragedy, it is Liberty that makes the tragedy meaningful, and takes the story out of the classic Greek tragedy. It was not any character flaw in Joseph that caused or defined the tragedy, but similar to Christ, in the tragedy was Joseph‘a triumph.

[@garrisoncluff5367]

I'm serving a service mission!

[@DM-mg6qh]

Excellent!!!!

[@crwitbeck]

I have in my notes of D&C 123:5, taken from a class given by Brother Calvin Serphens, the comment. “This shows the intelligence of Joseph Smith. We should never teach that Joseph Smith was not learned, considering the language used in this revelation. Even though he was not well educated in the standards of the world, he was a brilliant man. His knowledge was so great that it took heavenly beings to tutor him. Love your insights

[@veritoalmeida]

Interesting that I just read "How to Think like a Roman Emperor" and that whole book could be reduced to D & C 121:41-42 and please don't apologize for not getting these videos produced in a flash. Amazing that you are taking the time to explain each verse, considering how busy you are.Thank You!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

"It's better to be on the wronged side than the wrong side."

[@drbcherry]

Dr Alex Baugh (BYU) states that it was Orson Pratt, probably under Ptes. Young’s direction who took the lengthy letter, which was in the Church Historians Office, and gave us the excerpts which make up 121, 122 and 123. The blog, “Follow Him”, from Hank Smith and John Bytheway had Dr Baugh on. It is great if you have a chance toe see it. Thank you for all you do to bring us “Unshaken”, you are doing a wonderful service for us.

[@BAHalfmoon]

The “low man on the totem pole” is more approachable. ;) Humility is an admirable trait and you are a treasure! Just want to say thank you for your insights! As a recent convert, I’ve learned a ton from you! I’ll be in Kirtland, OH and Palmyra in the next couple of weeks and after learning from you these places will mean more to me! I wonder if I’ll have the courage to ask if we can sing, “The Spirit of God” in the Kirtland Temple? :) Sending prayers for blessings your way!

[@jerikeeley1361]

2:40 letters/quotes from Liberty Jail inspirational

[@elkehoelzle7195]

Brother Halverson, I am so glad to see you again. I missed you, and waited pacienhly gor your vídeo. I hope everybody is ok. How is your daughter doing? Pay attention to how accelerated you are talking in this video on the introduction. Busy, busy.🤣

[@johnclark6205]

This summer I toured the Liberty Jail exhibit at the Independence, MO visitor's center. I had always heard that Joseph Smith and the other prisoners could not stand up because of the low ceiling, but on the tour, they indicated that current evidence indicates the basement ceiling was ~6 1/2 feet, which would allow even the 6'2" prophet to stand up straight.

[@emh7956]

Interesting.

[@healthimom]

I really appreciated the definition of “garnish” at about 1:45…