Come Follow Me - Doctrine and Covenants 135-136: "Endings and Beginnings" (Joseph Smith's Martyrdom)

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 135-136, John Taylor's description of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and a revelation to Brigham Young as the pioneers were pursuing their westward journey. This lesson focuses on the last days of Joseph Smith, a rhetorical analysis of the Nauvoo Expositor, Joseph Smith's role in extending the blessings of salvation through Christ, our journey through the wilderness, preparing for those who come behind, comparing the Exoduses of ancient and modern Israel, the "Wander, Wander Die" principle, and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!
Time stamps:
- Background on the Martyrdom of Joseph Smith - 4:34
- The Nauvoo Expositor - 15:10
- Study of D&C 135 - 45:28
- Study of D&C 136 - 1:32:46
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[@brunaloritz9967]

You are the best teacher I ever had. You move your hands like we Italians do and your face, especially your eyes convey your sincerity, your deep believe in what you are saying. Thank you for giving so much of yourself in the cause of Sion.

[@janjones4550]

Dear Brother Halverson, thank you so very much for your testimony! I am grateful for it, for how it strengthens mine, and for the inspiration of your insights and teaching!!!! May you be as blessed as you bless others!!!!!

[@julierydalch8798]

I watch those other Come Follow Me channels that you spoke of and they are indeed so very wonderful! But... they are like the appetizer to the much deeper feast I receive from your presentations. My spirit yearns for the weekly nourishment you so generously give. I'm so grateful for your willingness to share the knowledge you have worked so hard over many years to obtain, and for multiplying your "talent" to teach this knowledge to us. ❤

[@katmmcdonald]

I feel the same way I enjoy so many CFM podcasts, but Bro Halverson supplies the FEAST!!!

[@Boyfromthecountry]

As an avid fan of your teaching, your secular/ church and spiritual knowledge and how you can tie things together and open understanding I thought it would be cool to watch your first video to see how much you have grown as a KZbinr presenter. Thank you for helping me understand the gospel and the history of the church in a very meaningful way. You have made my life better and helped me develop a closer relationship with God and Jesus. I'm 63 and with all my heart thank you for all your extraordinary efforts. I hope to meet you when we are on the other side, to shake your hand.

[@hennore]

Man this episode pulled my heartstrings 😭 I miss Joseph Smith now more than ever after this episode and have a desire to follow Christ with greater urgency so I can thank them both on the other side of the veil. Thanks Brother Halverson!

[@margaretcarr7672]

Bro Hennore, a beautiful testimony you have shared. I thank you 😊 for lifting my heart and soul. Keep sharing your testimony as you never know who lives you are blessing.

[@samuelthygerson6009]

Thank you, I cannot explain my gratitude towards you for this series, I too was happy, and saddened when I studied this weeks come follow me. It is truly a sad story, yet I know Joseph is in Heaven, along with prophets of old. I know this is the true church, I am unshaken, and I mean UNSHAKEN!! May God bless you and your family, I say these in Jesus' name, amen.

[@andreapickles7330]

May God bless you for the sacrifices you make to teach us. I am so very grateful and feel the Spirit when I listen to your lessons. Thank you 🙂

[@shotgun4257]

I would like to testify and am so grateful for all of the works of the Prophet Joseph Smith, and that we have a living prophet leading our church today 🙏

[@maryfranjeppesen8932]

Oh how my love and testimony of Joseph Smith has grown this year!! Thank you for these beautiful lessons!

[@alisabown8175]

Thank you so much for your unique insights. Bless you for your service to us.

[@rosemarylind6517]

What a beautiful lesson. I can’t adequately express the way your teaching has touched my heart and the hearts of our children. Thank you for the sacrifices of you and your family, Brother Halverson.

[@heiditanaka57]

Heidi tanaka Thank so much 🙏 i learn so much about our beloved prophet Joseph Smith . You are a gift from God to many !

[@andrewbolton4250]

Just in time for my Sabbath delight. Thanking you brother yet again 🙏 🙌

[@athenabowler3788]

So powerful. I can’t even think of words to express how I feel.

[@lizspring1305]

Starting around 29:15. I love how you connected the way they did the news paper to Korihor of Book of Mormon to the same way people attack other races, religions, political ideas and such today. The concept of simultaneously belittling and fear mongering to just pull people out of the "goldilocks zone" is so incredibly relevant to today. I have lately put your concept of finding the balance in the pendulum swings of life into much of my daily life including in my interpretations of the news and politics and it has helped in so many ways.

[@lloydrichmond2262]

I did not expect the fruit of this journey. But it has been fruitful. We express our gratitude to the Lord that he expressly placed you on this Path with us so that we could be among the Saints, and that our testimonies might be strengthened by this faithful caravan of people who have chosen the Savior Bro be our guide. Surely He is into the details of our lives. My prayers include everyone, from the strong to the weak, that we might stay this course and endure to the end. I also thank those to fill my cart and push or pull it up the hills.

[@cathy3951]

It seems since I joined the church at age 14, I'm now 65, I've been bombarded by fierce health issues. Being a member has been a very lonely journey. What I appreciate about you is your love for the Lord and his children really comes across. Of course I've come across stellar and Christlike members, wonderful saints, but I still don't feel part of the church family or have a sense of belonging. Your demeanor has helped me feel part of this great church. God bless you and your family.

[@tandyhammond6584]

Cathy- Thank you for sharing! It really touched my heart! You put in words what so many feel but hesitate to say! Thats one of MANY reasons you DO belong and are needed in "our church family". We need EVERY part to make a whole. I once heard , the Lord uses spiritual gifts in pairs, because we need both halves to make a whole. In this way both people are edified. Here is video link on unity titled watchmaker", I'm sure you will enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3emlqOCd514eaM If you were in my ward I would give you a big hug and let you know you are loved and needed! Instead, I will now look for and reach out to all the "Cathy's" that cross my path! ! Best of luck to you and know you are loved! .😇❤

[@davidspjut9365]

Brother Jared…since I found your teachings 20 months ago, the scriptures have taken on a new life for me. In fact, my faith is now alive with the brightness of understanding , that your dedicated faith to truth has helped me achieve. The Word, after all lives through our combined faith in it. Thank you my good brother….Keep up the good work❤️😇. David

[@lloydrichmond2262]

Before we get into the Old Testament and as part of the process of understanding the Book of Mormon, I have found it helpful to go back to the early months of 2020 where Jared Halverson began this unique teaching journey. All of the scriptures are tied together in a unique way. All of the prophets have been shown the truth from different perspectives and positioning along the path of their lives. It helps to have a seeker of truth as our guide as we move from month-to-month towards the time when the Lord is among us. That guide, Jared Halverson brings a spirit-activated perspective into our view from week to week. When that morsel of truth is expanded by it being mixed with knowledge from other truth seekers over the centuries and then interpreted individually via revelation, we are all coming to a knowledge of the Truth, Line-upon-line.. it would be well with us if we were to keep a study journal where we would write down those sacred impressions. It is surely the will of or Heavenly Father for each of us to grasp truth, but-by-bit until we have accumulated sufficient truth to have it activated in our behalf at some future moment that we will no longer be ignorant in these things, but rather, we can bear testimony to one another insomuch that we will all be edified. Is there any among us that are interested in an outline of sorts from brother Halverson where he has kept a reservoir of accumulated truths so that we might pull from that resource? This would be especially helpful as part of our daily dig into the Word of God. An impression at this time is that if such a teaching outline exists, even in raw form, it could be organized into a reference volume, and afterwards could be our own Wikipedia of mutual study of truth. I am not suggesting something that would replace the Words of Prophets, seers, and revelatory, but a study resource that provides us access to the insights of one humble man who has devoted much of his energy to help his fellow man and woman move for on this path. So, if there are other “unshaken wannabes” out there who have a similar desire, I ask these questions and share these comments. (Your fellow traveler, Lloyd Richmond).

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[@maryannneal6192]

Exactly what I’ve been doing as well!

[@JenergyYogi]

In returning to the church after a faith test my trial over I return & hear your teaching You’re amazing & loved.

[@weemouse1959]

Same here. 😇

[@davemedsker]

@@weemouse1959 I sense there are stories here that need to be recorded

[@samuelthygerson6009]

Jen, thank you for making the move to come back to the church, I know that as you gain faith and strength in Christ and His church, He will bless you in ways no one can comprehend, save Jesus only, to help those around you.

[@OtherMike5000]

*Samezies.*

[@sueannpeterson5968]

Thank you Brother Halverson for teaching me so much about the History of the church and especially the Prophet Joseph Smith. Section 135 is especially beautiful and to understand more fully the circumstances around the Martyrdom has been so eye opening. Hearing the contents of the Nauvoo Expositor was heart wrenching to hear how misconstrued and twisted and such lies. Thanks for all you give to all of us. I feel like I understand The Doctrine and Covenants more fully. Thanks to you.

[@jillmcauley]

I loved his point at 2:04 about when you are blazing trails and trying to start something or do something that has never been done before that the Lord is making something of you in the process.

[@annewandering]

I dreaded this year. I didn't like the Doctrine and Covenants. Due to this channel and your teaching I have come to love it second only to the Book of Mormon. Thank you for opening my mind to the spirit to be able to testify of the truth and wisdom of this holy book. Always loved Joseph Smith. That was never an issue. It is sad to see this year come to a close. Now on to the second book I really didn't like! When I visited Carthage jail I cried. The spirit of grief was so strong. I felt as if I were there when he was murdered and it was painful but unforgettable.

[@tempmac9502]

Thank you brother Jared for introducing me to the DC thank you for open my eyes for this wonderful truths and know that the church is true I know that this is the Lord's church and I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of our Heavenly father and he did restore the gospel I am so thankful to be associated with him I lost a wonderful friend who was in September passed away just before she left the church because of the people telling her husband about plural marriage and he come home and destroy her scriptures and they joined another church but I hope that HF will forgive her and accept her in his kingdom pls don't let her situation be case closed thank you for explaining DC 132 in such a wonderful plain way to me God bless you and your family for opening up this scriptures unto me I came against your channel only in June this year I love you and your lovely wife and family for supporting you in teaching us this trueths we receiving every day thank you so much be blessed

[@tamarawright1408]

You will probably will love every book - with Unshaken as your study guide ;)

[@maryannneal6192]

I am so thankful I was told about this channel!! It’s been a game changer for me! I pull out my scriptures, turn on this channel AND LEARN SO MUCH!! I keep thanking Heavenly Father for this wonderful man! He’s blessing so many lives with his knowledge and efforts!! Thank you!! Praying for you and your family!

[@CoachCaryn]

This season of Thanksgiving I am grateful beyond words for the things I have learned and felt through your sacrifices, Brother Halverson. You have sacrificed so much, as has your family, so these videos could be made and shared. Thank you for deepening my understanding of the Word of God and helping me to grow closer to Jesus Christ! I pray the Lord’s blessings rest upon you and your family because of all you do for those who want to learn more about the Savior.

[@jenniferthompson1204]

Thank you for such a marvellous and moving insight of Joseph’s life and death, thus fulfilling his calling to bring forth such a marvellous work and a truly marvellous wonder.Your lesson today has somehow brought Joseph to life in my heart, and I feel truly blessed to be a very humble follower of Jesus Christ,made possible, for me ,by the perseverance, dedication ,true spirituality and love of Joseph Smith.

[@liztrefry3279]

I appreciate your time and talent in teaching the Doctrine and Covenants. We are so blessed to have access to this level of teaching even though we live outside of the strong Latter-day Saint environment. Thank you for your efforts.

[@6House99]

Thank you so much for creating your channel. Found your channel a few months ago and it has been a blessing in increasing my insights and understanding of the scriptures. I teach youth Sunday school class and your channel has been very helpful.

[@ryanwelch1321]

At about 15:20 you talk about how you want to "stay within your wheelhouse of anti-religion/anti-LDS rhetoric" and yes please! That is exactly why I love your "Unshaken" Come Follow Me discussions! Keep doing what you do my brother; every week you educate, inspire, and give me the tools to build faith and testimony in myself, my family, and my friends.

[@establishingzion688]

Agreed! I second this motion!

[@siumanspringer2014]

Thank you 🙏 Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for people like you and your family. Thank you for your desire to serve the Lord. Thank you for your enthusiasm and it’s very contagious!!!!! I am so thankful for Joseph Smith and our living prophet and apostles. I am so thankful for living this special time to gather Israel both sides of the veils and usher into millennium, Christ’s reign!

[@trower64]

Such an amazing gift for teaching, even alone in a small room with a camera. Thank you for sharing this with us. God bless you and yours.

[@mjhmcf9541]

Thank you for all the wonderful lessons you have taught this year. I teach seminary in the mornings and the information you give in these lessons are often used. I appreciate your knowledge and understanding of the gospel and the scriptures. I have enjoyed and understood the Doctrine and Covenants more than I ever have before. Again, Thank You.

[@reneewalters6617]

Beautiful, beautiful testimony. Thank you, Brother Halverson!

[@pegilou]

Thank you Brother Halverson. Your lessons are just SO good!

[@MicheleBurstein]

Brother Jared, you are a sweet, sensitive Soul! Thank you for your genuine loving eulogy coverage! Not an easy thing to teach!

[@catherinebundy9334]

Dear Brother Jared, thank you so much for bringing Joseph Smith to life for me this year! My love and testimony of him has grown so much. Love and look forward to all your lessons.

[@mariaconlon1656]

Thank you for feeding us such a delicious spiritual banquet. I have learned so much and look forward to learning so much more through you. You are an amazing ‘spiritual giant’ sending prayers for all your loved ones. I’m going to have an amazing week full of thanksgiving to my Lord and my Redeemer for His amazing and wonderful scriptures revealed for all His children who are willing to read, understand, follow and obey. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for your love for all of us, and thank you for being a light unto this world that needs men like you.

[@Silrielmavi]

2:17:00 native cheery temperment, but if that's not what you have or that you were born with, it's okay. If you're dealing with depression, anxiety or any other ailment that makes it difficult, "call upon God with supplecation that your souls may be joyful, to thank Him when that blessing is granted and to not give up on Him when it isn't. Someday, Christ will wipe away every tear from every eye."

[@tylerburns1364]

Thank you as always brother, you are a gifted teacher. Edit: I listened to the Joseph Smith lectures by Truman Madsen this year! It was a great way to get to know the prophet in a way that I never had before.

[@donnarucker-deusenberry8904]

Brother Halverson! I keep checking out other podcasts to add to my scriptural knowledge and increase my understanding of the scriptures and all that makes this Church true. I have thrilled, since my first time exploring your beautiful online classroom, where I’ve gotten a new and greater understanding that only wets my appetite for more, MORE, MOREEE!!! I will start over on your Joseph podcasts, even as I begin the Old Testament. I love the excitement with which you teach and being a detail oriented person, I am so totally grateful for your VERSE BY VERSE coverage that leaves nothing out!! Thank you so very much!!!♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️

[@marthamorris1944]

Wow🙏😇🤩

[@beckywright7906]

Thank you so much! I’ve learned so much from you , I love Joseph Smith and all he was able to do for us. What a legacy!

[@karencommerford1024]

I have always loved the Prophet Joseph, I had witness of his first vision 50 years ago and have continued to learn of his life. I know that he was the Prophet of the restoration. I thank you for giving us such an new insight into what he went through just before his death. Thank you so much for that.

[@novawarren5074]

The whole family was a good loving family and they are still loving,If you see interviews family are so close and loving.and I do believe prophecy came to be in full full of bringing Smith family back into the church 📖📖❤️🙏

[@misschelle55]

Been praying that everything is going well for you and your family. So thankful for your testimony and insights.

[@davidspjut9365]

Amen😇

[@paulagraves6517]

This was so hard on my heart. I think I have smothered my feeling for Joseph and in some strange way Jesus because I can’t stand what they did to them (I am a very visual person) and yet I live on in an unshaken manner because of what was done to them. This really made me consider what’s in my spiritual handcart.

[@MicheleBurstein]

You and me both, Paula!

[@timeparame9934]

Praise to the man! Hyrum and Joseph I hope to have their courage and firm foundation when the time comes for me to testify of Jesus Christ 🌻 I hope I won't fear and be brave like Joseph and all those pioneers who gave so much even their lives!

[@kandynd]

WOW!!! Amen, and amen!! Thank you, Brother Halverson! Thank you with all my heart and soul!!

[@cindykinser7850]

Thank you for acknowledging the affliction of mental illness yet reminding that the the Lord asks we do what we can and knows our hearts ♥️

[@debbieyoung7797]

Happy Thanksgiving Bro. Halverson to you and your family. I'm grateful for the lessons you have taught on Unshaken. Thank you for your gift of teaching the gospel in such a way that strengthens testimonies, enables understanding and love for the scriptures. Thank you for your testimony and love of our Savior and all you do to share your learning and insights with us. I'm truly grateful for this forum and the technology we have been blessed with to share the gospel with one another. Grateful Sister

[@user-ux3vb5zg1p]

These lessons are so good true and so sincere from your heart knowledge and holy spirit please keep teaching us

[@tdijon7]

Incredible.

[@shirleyhansen8120]

Again, a blessing for me. God bless you and your family .

[@carolmerrill6241]

Preparing for Thanksgiving, this study is an excellent reminder of our God and His work on the earth. He loves us. We can be thankful by following His commandments. I am thankful to have found The Church of Jesus Christ and the path to salvation.

[@BettyHorn]

More awesome than there are words to describe. I hope to be found fanning the flame of faith!

[@sarahelias8425]

I too, am sure of the divine love, and inspired works of God brought forth by the Beloved Prophet Joseph Smith 🔥💙🦋😇 🙏

[@matthewsommer6112]

This may very well be your best episode yet. Thank you.

[@loveslazylapcats4039]

Thank you for the incredible insights between the Israelites versus the pioneers. I never put those side by side for comparison. "We came to know God..." What a wonderful lesson on hardships we are called to go through. I am grateful for your lessons each and every week. Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving. This is a perfect lesson for this week of giving thanks for all with which we have been blessed.

[@debbiegreen4992]

I absolutely loved the BYU speech by Rev Teal! It was so amazing. Thank you for referring it

[@katiehall3313]

Thank You ...I love You All...I Just can Understand Your Teaching’s and Feel The Holy Ghost and I Appreciate Your Teaching’s So Much ...Thank You for Explaining This Great Knowledge . I am Thankful To Heavenly FatherJesus Christ,The Holy Ghost,and The Prophet Joesph Smith .💙

[@bookfortheday6792]

Thank you for an Inspirational and uplifting year. Your personal insights have touched our hearts. We look at scriptures with new eyes. We are so grateful that technology has made this possible. Thank you for your love of the Scriptures, and he words they contain. The love that you have for your family, for your students and Your Testimony. We look forward to next year. Have an amazing Christmas

[@moniquedorich9807]

Thank you so much Brother Halverson for your time and efforts to share God's message with us! I am so grateful for all that I have learnt this year about the Prophet Joseph Smith. I was ever thankful for what he has done to set up Heavenly Father's Church but now with the insights that you have given us about these difficult times, I am ever more grateful for him for laying down his life so we may have the Church organised today. I am grateful also for all these men and women who went through so much and gave us an heritage of faith and love. I have learnt also for myself that I have come to learn the Lord and His goodness in the challenging times of my life. I know He doesn't forget us but has graven our names in the palms of His hands. I know that in those difficult times of our lives, He does bear us, guide us, comfort us and nourish us with His love. May the Lord bless you and your family for all you are doing.

[@ronfabel]

Thank you for the link to Dr Teal

[@ronfabel]

Dr Teals remarks were wonderful!

[@elainemcilmoyle8847]

Thank you for such a heartfelt lesson this year Joseph became so alive in my testimony that I mourned for him deeply during this episode. I have grown to love and understand the doctrine and covenants. I know. There is so much more to learn . I look forward to your sessions

[@karinabloom135]

We 💖 and share this inspiration and insite with friends & 💞ed 1s, thanks to all your talents in teaching history

[@angelastacks883]

Thank you for all your servise learn an grow with each lesson. tthere are not enough words to exspress my graitude. May the Lord bless you and your family!

[@janedeloatch9939]

This has helped. I was in a car crash and I have two broken legs. My daughter has a broken sternum. You make my month long stay is helping.

[@richardpineda1364]

Thank you brother for great insight of Prophet Joseph Smith I learn a lot.

[@markhopkins6013]

Thank you

[@tcatt222]

Bro. Jared ~ Just know how powerful are the teachings of the Lord in my life. You lay out every word of God as revealed in holy writ thru the prophets and reveal how we Saints fulfil them as the gospel stone continues to roll down the mountain with the eventual objective of filling all the earth. I love how you keep it basic and simple so we can connect the dots of cause & effect as we all work together as part of the total body of God bringing about his holy purposes in the lives of all people throughout the earth. Your teachings help us greatly in understanding these things in their proper context as we continue to help one another through the pathway of tears the wickedness of our present day brings.

[@elkehoelzle7195]

Wow. Beautifull. Thank you.

[@juliajacob5769]

Thankyou Jarred I NEVER EVER READ OR HAD A TESTAMONY OF THE D&C OR JOSEPH SMITH ... THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART... FOR making JOSEPH SMITH Emma SMITH THE EARLY SAINTS . . THE TEMPLE... THEY ALL CAME ALIVE FOR ME AND I CRIED AND CRYED THAT I HAVE TO LAY JOSEPH SMITH BACK TO REST AGAIN WITH HIS LOVING BROTHER HYRAM AND THE PROPHETS THAT HE PERSONALLY KNEW AND LOVED.... THANK YOU

[@ramonahudson5710]

Your teachings are a blessing unto me. My eyes of understanding are filled to overflowing! And, my heart sings joy!

[@jandebrickey]

Thank you for a terrific year of wonderful insights and details. My husband. and I were greatly enriched by your “Unshaken” series.

[@randishea06]

Tears in my eyes as I listen to how Joseph jumped out the window to try to save the others in the jail. I had never thought/heard of that.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Amen and Amen Bro. Halvorsen...Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@dawnthornton2101]

Thank you!

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃😍👏

[@josevasquez-ju8rb]

being connected to the rights of the logic is essential to our own character.

[@modify1ful]

Just finished watching Rev Teal's BYU address; thank you for that reference. Beautiful!

[@siumanspringer2014]

Thank you for all you have taught! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@janjones4550]

Happy Thanksgiving, to you and your family!!!! I am thankful for you!

[@cathyskelton5958]

I need to talk to someone about my Blessing at the near end of it I will be here when the Lord comes I'm 74 😊

[@JenergyYogi]

I understand being “ shot” at by daggers bullets emotional wounds… there is no way there is no God. He sustains those of us who serve Who will be more powerful than you that serve the Lord Emotion cannot overwhelm a woman/man of God Satan uses emotions to control & distract

[@sandykelly9982]

Amen

[@debbiecain2038]

Beyond grateful for your time spent in sharing your knowledge and love of the scriptures! I tried several times last week to go back into You Tube and rewatch and listen to part 2 of your amazing and insightful lesson on plural marriage. Is there a reason why part 2 is not available, and will it be in the future?

[@tandyhammond6584]

Here is link to part 2! It's dessert to our "spiritual feast" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGamYn6KobaBsNE

[@jeffsyphus]

I can't read Moroni without crying. He is one of the most "alive" prophets in scripture for me. And when I read about his visits to Joseph Smith it feels like a relief to know that he isn't just "ok" he is a resurrected being who continues to serve the Lord.

[@standrew131]

I was looking for the song in the Rdr2 soundtrack and then found this

[@novawarren5074]

I finally found on my own or with Angel help me Something found You and other things from the church on You Tube Just had to tell you that I never gave up, have you on my tablet and my phone, just have the hard time with the new TV I love finding you just Same way Dear Brother 😍 My cat,Sandy Nauvoo ,we love hearing your voice and watching the hands and facial expressions Thank you for being such a wonderful person to hear from others who are teaching and then teach 😍 We love the Prophet Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith for the lives they lived all their lives... I have cried for them all for each one had such love , and had talked with family members to do something after death. And look what Hyrums family did What Ema had to do with all the children and the Mother of the Prophet.Some family remains for a little while,then they go on,had to. Ema is left in the Ghost of the town and peace is given to her for she had many things to keep her busy till death and then Joseph comes for her.📖❤️

[@brentgerrard8331]

As always, thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Thank you for all you do to teach. I recently retired, and for some reason my wife asked me if I could take some college courses what I might enjoy taking. Thinking of your experiences I answered, maybe some divinity school courses. 🙂

[@celesteteixeira-swiegelaar815]

3:00 so amazing!

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[@lynnrains1443]

Brother Halverson, is there a biography of Brigham Young that you can recommend, please? Looking forward to your reply. Lynn

[@sharbabe32]

Hi! Thank you for doing this each week. I am deaf and don’t see the option to add captions. Could this be turned on please? Thank you!

[@tandyhammond6584]

Hi-YES! if accessing video by PHONE,- turn on "closed caption" by clicking on box with "cc", in UR corner of video. If you listen on your COMPUTER-here is a tip. You can open FULL manuscript (words) of ANY video Just click on 3 dots under lower rt hand corner, click on "open manuscript" and you can READ along! Also, hold Cntrl F, type ANY word in video in search bar and it will jump you to that part of video! LOVE modern technology! Hope this is as helpful for you😇❤

[@sandyhardin5617]

I am also sure of the prophet Joseph Smith and all he did for man kind!

[@nadinek5638]

You referenced that there are good sites that explain step by step the martyr, what are they? I don't want to miss a thing.

[@DesertMouse298]

Hello Brother Halverson, I am watching some of these older videos. I am not sure you read all your messages, but I have a specific question regarding verse 136:8. While this verse specifically means the widows and fatherless children of a man who has died, what about the man who has died spiritually? Isn't a spiritual death in the eternal perspective of things worse? Just consider the statistics state how only 15% of the children will remain if just the mother attends church alone versus if the father goes alone the stats jumps up to 55%. I am currently seeing this to be true. The impact of a father on faith is huge. It makes sense given we pray to a Father in Heaven. There has to be a correlation between the two. I see this as a mother and a daughter how this can be the case. So, having laid this foundation of thought what does this mean for the verses shared in this chapter regarding widows. Does this not helping a "spiritual widow" fall under the protection of these verses too? If it can be applied as such, why aren't we teaching it this way? Why isn't there more support for the many, many single mothers, mothers married to an inactive or non-member husband?

[@janellebird3771]

1:53:08. ❤

[@TOMGATES100]

What is the narrator's name........Jared ? Back ground ? Thank you.

[@johnqpratt8278]

Extremely negative for a change