Come Follow Me - Doctrine and Covenants 137-138: "The Heavens were Opened"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 137-138, Joseph Smith's 1836 vision of the Celestial Kingdom and Joseph F. Smith's 1918 vision of the redemption of the dead. This lesson focuses on God's surprising generosity, the salvation of children, the fate of the unevangelized, pondering the scriptures, multiplying time by multiplying messengers, God's "paternal regard" and "ample provision," and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!
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- Historical background - 3:10
- Study of D&C 137 - 6:33
- Study of D&C 138 - 35:11
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[@janjones4550]

We are not sorry for the length of your lessons so don't you worry a bit about the time they take. I am grateful for the time you invest in them for it is an investment in us!!! Thank you for caring enough to teach the way you do. We are SOOOO blessed because of you. 🥰😇

[@jowosocal]

I like the friendship I feel with you. I wish you could feel the friendship we have for you. You are our friend, teacher, mentor, and inspirator maximus as you assist the Savior in bringing us to Him. Thank you. Your mother must be so proud of you! I know I am. All your years of education are blessing all your students. Again, thank you. And thank you to your wife and family as they share your time and devotion with all of us.

[@janetrobinson2699]

Dear Brother Halverson, I am struggling to find adequate words to describe my gratitude to you for these videos! This is the first time in my 27 years in the church that I have studied the Doctrine and Covenants so thoroughly. To say I have learned so much is a gross understatement! Thank you for the years of study and devotion that have made you into the incredible teacher you are. Thank you for the sacrifice of time and effort you have made to teach us! Thank you for being “sorry, not sorry” for the length of these lessons! Honestly, I would watch them if they were 5 or 6 hours long as they are as a long cool drink to my parched soul. This section has been a particular blessing for the hope it gives me for my many “lost” family members who have passed through the veil (I am the only member of my family and feel I was strategically placed in this family so their temple work could done…the stories I could tell!). I’m also thrilled at the idea that I will have opportunities to continue working on the other side of the veil! My mind is blown as I consider these great truths and I praise our God for you bringing them to me. I wish I had the voice of an angel to thank you and can’t wait for future lessons, especially as we head into next year with the OT which I love!! Bless you and your family! 😊❤️

[@maryfranjeppesen8932]

Agree!!

[@janjones4550]

Hear, hear! Amen and amen!!!!

[@maximilianlionel]

My words and feelings exactly!

[@amalieramsey5931]

🤗

[@erinr2496]

Amen

[@suzannetroemner2142]

Dear Brother Halverson, my mother has really enjoyed your Come Follow Me lessons. No not just enjoyed loves and finds comfort in your voice. She listens to you early in the morning when it’s quiet. She has had some unique experiences with those who have gone on listening with her. My Dad has been suffering with health problems and just passed away on Friday the 26 of November. She is listening to your lesson now and has fallen asleep. A nap that she really needed. You have provided the comforting voice to let her relax enough to sleep. She loves you and so do I as her daughter. Thank you, Suzanne.

[@susanhicken6998]

So Sorry for your loss. My sister passed away on the 22nd of November and I know what you mean about Bro. Halverson's gentle voice and inspired teaching method. I appreciate how he pulls the scriptures together and reminds us that our Savior is timeless.

[@ewasundwall5052]

Love your classes. I have learned and enjoyed these lessons so much. That is the best thing coming out of the pandemic. Look forward every week to be feed. This section is one of my favorites. I'm a poor missionary but my soul is on fire for family history and temple work. Again, thank you for your time teaching all us who listen each week.

[@cynthiafasulo3828]

After almost 30 years as a member of the church, I understand so much more on a level I didn't even know existed, thanks to your teachings - especially over the course of this past year with the Doctrine and Covenants. Thank you for such a gift.

[@pihelm50]

Years ago a Christian friend returned from her vacation overseas. I asked her what she did on her vacation. She told me she stayed at a monastery for one week fasting, praying, and reading her scriptures, because she wanted to know what Jesus did the three days he was in the tomb. She said she never got an answer. I told her I knew what he did, it is recorded in our scriptures! I emailed her section 138. What a blessing to know. And all the more reason to share it, because there could be others out there among us who also would love to know. Thank you for your incredible “Unshaken” lessons week after week.

[@karend9806]

Hi, your story reminded me of when I was Catholic and I had many questions without answers. I got baptized at 17 yrs old and this is one of the doctrines that confirmed to me that Jesus Christ has infinite power to bring all Father's children back to Him; that the plan of Salvation is perfect and that there was a need to restore Christ's gospel. What happened with your friend after knowing about what Jesus did in the spirit world?

[@isabellamadrigal7110]

How did she respond? Did she accept it?

[@louisevigil4485]

That was really good, it give me hope to be a family in heaven, His family, I love that.

[@silviascooking4516]

Thank you brother Jared .. I been reading scriptures since I was 7 and as I was reading i.knew that Jesus appeared in the America's.. when I was 13 I ask my parents permission so I can look for a church to attend.... i met the misionaries after attending so many church denominations .. one day I saw the missionaries walking towards me and I asked them what was it that they believe.. they told me about Jesus Christ appearing in the America's I invited them to my house and my family of 8 listen to lessons. We were baptized a week later ... thank you for your wonderful inspiring lessons .. gracias hermano Halverson

[@clarkgriffeth3199]

You did it again. You’ve taken scriptures that I’d studied and thought I knew them and opened up a whole new understanding. Thank you

[@nataly140]

Beautiful lesson💗 Thank you for your time, devotion and sacrifice to record these lessons for us. I, as many who already commented, being a convert to the church for 23 years, finally am getting a better and deeper understanding and appreciation for D&C with the help of your lessons. Looking forward to the Old Testament (the one I began my early journey in the church with a wonderful teacher back in Ukraine) Many blessings to you and your family 💗

[@1shigeru]

Thank you, Jared, for reminding us to take time to ponder and to slow down while reading and STUDYING the scriptures. (about the 50 minute mark) The example of President Joseph F. Smith in section 138 is for ALL of us to follow if we are to have the heavens open up to us as individuals. I think Come Follow Me actually gives us that opportunity to hyper-focus on certain scriptural topics and to ponder their meaning in our personal lives. At least it has done that for me and you have been the facilitator of some of those for which I am very grateful. Keep up the good work Brother. You are blessing MANY lives.

[@ESPNight004]

Thank you so much for your wisdom and insight into the scriptures. The love you have for the Lord and the gospel comes through and is contagious. I have felt enlightened by your teachings and my love for the Doctrine and Covenants has grown. The founders of this church have become so real and their sacrifices mean more than they ever have before. I am grateful for all the work you have put in to your teachings. Thank you again.

[@mariaconlon1656]

Thank you so much for an entire year of spiritual feeding. This year has been amazing. I believe you have taught us, enlightened us and helped us grow and develop stronger faith so that when The Savior comes, He can find us more faithful than ever before. I personally have developed more love, respect and appreciation for the Prophet Joseph Smith and my Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ. Thank you for making a better woman, member and friend out of me. Two years of your teachings and I feel so much better in every single way. My testimony has grown and my foundation strengthened. Thank for heeding the voice that called you to help us through this channel. Thank again! Prayers with faith for you and your loved ones.

[@janetrobinson2699]

I completely agree with you!

[@susannakemp8078]

Thank you so much for giving us these wonderful lessons. I have studied the Doctrine and Covenants along with the rest of the church my whole life. I have never learned as much as I have this past year. If there is anything positive about the pandemic, it is that you teachers have given us these KZbin programs and podcasts. I'm grateful!!!

[@maryfranjeppesen8932]

" a forest of family trees!" 💙 what a beautiful thought! This beautiful gospel elevates human kind! It is so beautiful and exciting!! Thank you for teaching us!! Please don't stop! I thank God for you and people like you every day!!💙

[@alistaircox3867]

How can I thank you enough for this wonderful lesson? It has really touched my heart. I have always considered, long before joining The Church, that I have sat, quite literally, at the feet of my Heavenly Father and Mother, learning everything that I would need to know to cope with every eventuality that I would experience in this Earth life. I have felt that sometimes those lessons were on a one to one basis where I learned what would be specific for my welfare here, and at others I was surrounded by others who were also receiving knowledge of a more general nature. I might have been instructed by others, but I only ever ‘see’ and remember our heavenly parents doing the teaching. Thank you again for your most incredible lesson and for all of the others that you have prepared and delivered so ably over the past couple of years. Our Gospel understanding has grown so much thanks to your efforts. We salute you and may God bless you and your family now and always. Love from Janet & Alistair C🎈xx

[@charmainecarter2669]

Thank you for this wonderful video, I finally realized awhile ago, if I was truly wanting to be like Christ, I needed to have that charity to see everyone has Gods children. I hope all of His children my brothers and sisters will return to live with Him again.

[@novawarren5074]

I believe that the prophets and the helpers of them in their time had special classes,like the School Of Prophets in Pre Mortal. We each had classes like, what ever happened we will remember again. I'm disabled and still helping any chance I can, I enjoy cooking for those in need. You make me feel better watching your videos, I have to watch it like 2 or 3 times ,So much in it. And all the great things you teach,at times Wishing I had a better memory of scriptures and names and dates, but head damage, I just do the best I can do. Glad you had a better Thanksgiving than last year.🙂

[@genna1941]

I can't thank you enough for these lessons. This one in particular hit with such strength that everything seems to be new in understanding all over again.

[@gaylehendricks4727]

Brother Halverson, I would be remiss if I didn't thank you for the effort and sacrifice of your time that goes into these amazing lessons. In this year I have learned to love and appreciate Joseph Smith in a way I never have before. I have learned so much about more church history than I could have believed possible. On a much more personal note, my son Jered would be the same age as you are if he had not been killed driving his motorcycle home from work 4 years ago. Often times as I study with you I have thoughts of him and I am grateful for your testimony reinforcing mine that we will be together again. God bless you for your efforts.

[@tdijon7]

I hope to shake your hand some day, Brother Halverson. Thank you for these incredible insights.

[@maryfletcher9905]

What a GLORIOUS LESSON ! SUCH HOPE and LOVE here in!! GRACIAS Hermano Halverson!!

[@siilatacollins154]

Brother, i can't thank our HEAVENLY PARENT'S enough, for all your video's, It's the greatest hope, for us Member's, even non-members that are seeking for THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST.

[@lillietzuanos4108]

Thank you Brother Jared for another fantastic lesson. You have made me understand the scriptures so much. I have read and studied but never could comprehend them in the same way you share them. What a blessing I am truly greatful for.

[@johannamartin9101]

Once again my heart is full of gratitude and I weep for joy with the beautiful spirit and all you shared brother Jared as I have done so many times this year Thanku with all my heart ♥️🇦🇺 May you and your family be always be showered with many blessings of love safety

[@annewandering]

You answered a prayer today. Thank you. I needed this.

[@ronhuneault2554]

Thank you Brother Halverson for enlightening my mind the whole season through.

[@karinabloom135]

Your my favorite teacher, because you explain it as if we where new to the gospel, which we all are in the scriptures

[@ljj2189]

Thank you for another brilliant lesson! There was so many wonderful lessons here that I kept on going back to relisten! I am so grateful. May you and your family continue to be blessed and protected.

[@stevearnold8351]

Thank you for sharing your understanding of the scriptures and for helping me to see them as more than words on a page or stories. I wish I could expand my capacity to retain scriptures and to be able to “cross reference” them in my head at a moment’s thought that I might discover the depths with which God speaks to us.

[@brettthompson077]

Like you, this week I was touched by God's ultimate grace and mercy. The fact that God has given me a will makes him the ultimate teacher. That he has given his Son makes him ultimately merciful knowing we will make mistakes imparting our will. Thank you for your excellent presentation

[@clintonjones8628]

Paul’s words about the Redeemer going to preach to the spirits in prison suggests that all of the spirit world was Spirit Prison, prior to the sacrifice of the Lamb of God, and His subsequent advent to the spirit world was the opening of the doors to let out those who were prepared (read: willing, with faith sufficient?) to be freed at that point, to be followed later by those who would hear and heed their invitation to enter into a covenant relationship with the Bridegroom. Is there also an analogy in this with the First Resurrection and subsequent periods of resurrection? 1:23:10 “Multiplying Himself by multiplying messengers…” That’s masterful, Bro. Halverson!

[@timeparame9934]

The best experiences that have kept me strong in the faith have been in the Temple with my ancestors. I love them so much for the protection they give me and I know they pray for me because they need me here to do their work and I need them to keep me safe. If you want to have angels watching over you then work on Family History and Temple work and don't wait until you are old to do the work if you are 8 years of age you qualify to do the work.

[@bsl5788]

Thank you so much for this beautiful and profound lesson. I watched this presentation with my son, who is just returning to the Gospel after years of inactivity and pain. We both felt the Spirit as we listened and realized the great hope through our Savior, Jesus Christ. I echo the comments of others - I would watch your lessons each week no matter how long. Having your videos as a companion to the Come, Follow Me lessons this year, is a gift beyond value.

[@virginianuffer9320]

How did you get the the videos ? From where .That would be great to have .👍👍😊💕can you share with that info .please .😊👍

[@robertkay174]

Thank you again for another great lesson and inspiring us to walk with the Word of God. During our brief sojourn "across the Tiber" we were what one might call "traditional" and most of our dear friends were traditional Catholics. So we would have to say Pope Benedict was our Pope and President Nelson is most definitely our Prophet. Our continued prayers are with you and your family.

[@melissayardley1442]

Dear Brother, thank you so much for all you’ve done this year to help us individually seek gospel truths. I’ve search the scriptures more this last year than any of my 55 years on this planet. My husband and I have grown closer to one another and to the Lord this year. We are looking forward to joining you next year for study of the Old Testament

[@ceannwhitehead5131]

Brother Halverson, I have had 3 visitors from heaven and each one of them was coming to ask if I would forgive them.it was very interesting. I testify there is repentance in heaven.

[@pearlandrock]

I’m coveting your gift to teach the scriptures

[@kimsmith5919]

I have been blessed by Brother Halverson to learn to read the scriptures more closely.

[@davidspjut9365]

Brother Jared…what a wonderful way to be thankful today. Once again….your faith filled teaching invites us all to remember that we are all our Heavenly Fathers children, and that His pure love for each of us has been extended through the gift of His Son: That all who will, may come home to live and progress with them forever as One. Thank you my good brother….😇❤️. David

[@rebeccaaffleck3227]

We have learned, enjoyed, been so so inspired by your teaching, lesson after lesson, Bro Halverson. Thank you thank you

[@mikes9588]

Hello Bother Halverson. My wife and I have been following your presentations since the beginning of the year. We just want to thank you and your family for the time and effort you’ve consecrated to this project. Its been such a blessing for us! I’ve studied the D&A and Church history for years, but I’ve never been blessed with as much light and understanding as I have now. Your insights have inspired our insights! Our family is praying for yours. I think that’s the best way we can show our gratitude for your consecrated service.

[@siumanspringer2014]

Thank you once again for your reminder. Your lecture is so helpful just like the others. I love the scriptures and am so thankful to have the words of God in my life. I love repentance the most and it helps me to know myself. I want a new heart and a new brain so much to be like my Redeemer. I’m so grateful to live in this time to gather the Israel and usher the millennium. Hurrah 😁 for Israel!

[@Candy-sy6eo]

Thank-you so much!

[@judybowthorpe2027]

My gratitude for your videos is beyond measure. I have been called as a Gospel Doctrine teacher and can't wait to learn from you so I can share and teach the Old Testament next year. You and your family are in my prayers, daily. My day is not complete until I have watched your videos and studied along with you. Thank you.

[@vickiecoles8214]

I have recently been called as gospel doctrine teacher….the only comfort I have in approaching this rather intimidating year is Brother Halverson taking me verse by verse through the Old Testament.

[@ojredhair1091]

@@vickiecoles8214 I both fear how to find time for keeping up with these videos when we study the Old Testament and wish we were studying the full OT not just selected chapters

[@aliciamilne2314]

We lost our cousin from an accident this week. She was two. And this lesson could not be more timely. God is so good! Come follow me is so inspired !

[@isabellamadrigal7110]

💕 Sorry for your loss.

[@annieochoa5280]

1:09:25 "A divine refresher course" really caught my attention. I have had a vision wherein the Savior came to my Ward building and began to explain the scriptures. The cultural hall had 10 long tables set up with white notebooks about 3" thick. I opened one and in the upper Left hand corner, there was a little 2x2 black and white photo of a scholarly church member and beneath the photo were their areas of expertise listed. The rest of the page was blank I assumed for note taking during the Savior's teaching. This was the same on every page with different photos of folks with different expertise. No one else was yet there, but Jesus walked up to the stage and leaning against it, began expounding scripture to me. I remember thinking the one he opened with was something I'd known since Primary! But the moment that I thought this, He opened my mind's eye. I saw the eternal depth and breadth of these powerful words teaching truths far deeper than I had ever supposed. I could see them extend into space in every direction, the comprehension of these words would have taken me a long time to ponder to capture a small portion of what He was trying to teach me. Yes, when the Master teaches, we are TRULY edified.

[@karenwright3683]

Thank you, again, and always!

[@rosiabbott253]

Beautifully taught....as usual.thank you so much for sharing....

[@robbenson7034]

Thank you for all your preps for these Awesome lessons. Looking forward to each and every one.

[@lynnsamsel3392]

Thank you for your diligence in providing your teaching on Come Follow Me each week. It has been a great blessing. In the episode this week you mentioned the "three fold mission of the Church." I know you know that the Church has a "four fold mission" now...changed during the presidency of President Monson: Perfect the Saints, Redeem the Dead, Preach the Gospel and Care for the Poor and Needy. I think it is so important that we not forget this last focus of our mission statement as it appears to me that it may be the key to our growth and salvation. Matthew 25:31-46 tells us how we become "sheep" (right hand) as distinguished from the "goats" (left hand). This scripture tells us how we truly become His sheep. Another scripture which is vitally important is Alma 34:28-29. It says that even after we may have been faithful in accomplishing the first three if we fail to care for the poor and needy, our "prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith. Therefore, if ye do not remember to be charitable, ye are as dross, which the refiners do cast out, (it being of no worth) and is trodden under foot of men." The prophets have taught this clearly, including President Nelson. There are many other scriptures that teach these principles, including and especially, the Book of Mormon. The two great commandments are a key here: Love God and Love Our Neighbor. We can only love God by keeping His commandments and loving our neighbor...that is the way provided for us to show our love to Him.

[@modify1ful]

Love the Annie Henrie Nader art! Thank your that.

[@jenniejennie3884]

I do trust in Jesus Christ so much as always and forever. 🙏💖🎉💗❤️💓💕✨

[@socorrofrancisco6498]

Thank you! Gracias! Love your teaching.

[@crystaldavies9314]

At 1:55 We think of the plan of salvation in a linear manner...pre mortality, earth life, post mortality In fact it would be better described as a 🔵...pre mortality and post mortality are the same place. It's all one spirit world. When our teenage son died two years ago, our daughter was expecting her second child. When the time came for her to deliver her baby, I was alone at her apartment. I was suddenly overcome with great sadness...I realized Seth was losing his little buddy in the spirit world...then I was filled with overwhelming joy as I was given to see three other children standing with him...our daughter's other children! He was not alone...of course he wasn't! We don't often think of children yet to be born until someone is expecting one. I was extremely blessed to have been given a glimpse of my son with his niece and nephews. I know the spirit world is all one place together with those who have lived on earth and those who have yet to be born.

[@clintonjones8628]

1:11:50 The assembled spirits were singing praises to Jesus when he appeared. Your mention of Alma’s question, “have ye received His image in your countenance?” (Alma 5:14), reminded me of Alma 5:26 where he asks if they still feel to sing the “song redeeming love”.

[@steph20204]

Thank you!!

[@cathiesutphinvanzetti1390]

I love ur teachings. I watched a few of them. They really bring the spirit out. Thank u. I hope ur 🎄 is well. May the Lord keep blessing u and ur fam

[@carolynmackrory903]

Brother Halvorsen, I cannot thank you enough for all that you have provided for us this year. I have grown spiritually so much, and developed so much more understanding of all that our Heavenly Father has for us. That final phrase of "The Holy City" became so meaningful for me many years ago, and I knew that my dear mother had accepted the gospel on the other side, and it brought me so much joy.

[@richardpineda1364]

Thank you for sharing this sections I learned a lot especially this year of studying D& C you did great job for your time sharing. 😎

[@mjp6274]

Excellent presentation. Really received so much.

[@janjones4550]

Brother Halverson, in the beginning of this video you speak of visions and of not knowing what it's like to have one and so your unwillingness to judge and condemn Joseph for having multiple versions of his first vision as he tried to express and verbalize his experience when he first saw the Father and the Son. I appreciate your take on Joseph's difficulty. It is an indication of your level of enlightenment. I wish the world was full of people with your perception. In December of 2013 I was given a compensatory blessing. For several years I had been asking Father a question. I had returned to church after being inactive for a long time after going through a divorce. When I returned, I felt a hunger and need to immerse myself in the scriptures. I read the Standard Works completely, the first 14 months of reactivation. As I did so, I began to notice how much they refer to the power inherent in the spoken word. My question then became, "What is the power in sound? What gives sound the power to create or to destroy?" I asked that question for 3 years. Within that time frame I became homeless. I call it my wilderness experience. I was homeless for 3 years. I spent a year and a half of that time at an Evangelical shelter for the homeless. There I learned about grace and the power and why of forgiveness. And I kept asking my question. The residents in this facility attended classes about the Bible every day. When I first arrived I asked everyone there what was the power in sound? When I attended our church, I asked every priesthood holder I could find, that question, hoping for an answer. No one, anywhere, could give me an answer. Well, at the end of one of the Bible classes at the shelter one day, the teacher pulled me aside and told me he was going to teach a chapel session on my question. While he was talking to me, I was looking at him and listening to him and then suddenly I couldn't see him or hear him or see or hear any of the other students who were walking around us. Then what I saw was a black background with the scripture John 1:1-3, 14. It said, In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him and without him was not anything made that was made. Then verse 14 followed immediately, And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us...." When my eyes read those words the Spirit, like a thunder bolt, shot through my being like a bolt of electricity and the name that came with that feeling was "Jesus Christ!!!!!!!!!" Then the image of the words on the black background disappeared and the room came back into focus and I could hear the sounds of the other students and my teacher was still talking to me. The power within sound and the spoken word is Jesus Christ. That was aMAAAAzing!!!!! Oh. MY. Gosh. It was given to me from Him as a gift...a compensatory blessing. I had never had a vision before. It is hard to explain what it felt like. But it is unforgettable!!!!!!!! It was a tender mercy from Him to me, to teach and comfort and to help me not feel alone and abandoned. He is my best friend. And will always be so.

[@kristijohnegbert8112]

Beautiful experience!

[@crystaldavies9314]

Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much for knowing you through this video lessons. I sure learned a lots, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom to us. May God blesses you and your family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope to see you Next year 😍👏

[@TheMedcoder]

Utterly life changing. Bless your efforts on our behalf. ❤

[@tylerburns1364]

Thank you for this as always.

[@doncarswell2639]

Thank you Brother Jared for all your videos this year. I have learnt so much and for most of my life I have struggled with scripture study. You have brought them to life and I love the way you teach so humble, so full of the spirit , easy to understand and I have loved your personal stories that you have shared. Can't thank you enough.

[@Atelierification]

Paul spoke on Mars Hill about being organized when and where we would come to earth (Acts 17:26). That was the sixth day of creation when all the spirits who would ever live on this earth in mortality were organized in the spirit world of this earth. Paradise is to return to that place and have those memories return. Prison is to not know where they came from and find themselves in unfamiliarity. I learned this from a near death experience that made Joseph F Smith's revelation so powerful in giving me a scriptural confirmation of what was revealed to me.

[@paulagraves6517]

I remember when the prophet told us to give this session a good read and review and I did just that. It gives me hope for the wandering sheep in my life and hope for me. Never short change your teaching brother for if what you say changes hearts then it was the spirit teaching through you and he is not to be short changed. I realize that what we receive in the next life might have more visual clarity for thoughts may be more transparent but for dealing with us mere mortals I think you transport Gods word in a very fine manner.

[@ClintK.]

Very well said! 👏

[@pingebri]

As I listened to this week’s lesson it struck me that all Christians with a hope of their own redemption through the atonement of Jesus Christ, by default believe in an INFINITE atonement without the limits that are often placed on it by most religions. We are all separated from the act of the atonement by thousands of years and generations of death, therefore we must all have faith that the power of His redemption can reach through those barriers and claim our hopeful, believing hearts. To believe, or hope for, anything less would be to put a limit on the word ‘infinite’ which is kind of funny. Because he can save us through death and time ‘it must needs be an infinite atonement (2 Ne 9:7) and that, by definition HAS to apply to those who came before, those who came after (us) and those who never had a chance while in this ‘mortal tabernacle.’ See, we all believe in the work for the dead, anything less would put a limit on infinity and our own ability to be redeemed through the atonement! Thanks for everything, I know these must take a lot of time to produce in a life with plenty of other demands and trials. I really appreciate it!

[@toutai916]

Brother Halverson it's been an honor to follow your podcast going two years to this day. Through the spirit my understanding, knowledge of the three mission of the church is so clear because Through your inspiration me to

[@scottcameron2483]

Thank you.

[@suetate4489]

Thank you

[@lorithornbrue4295]

All of your videos have been fabulous...but your insights on section 138 really touched my heart. I had to listen more than once.....(which means I am a week behind.. 🤣,).....I have done your schedule to read all the standard works this year...I should finish this week, which has been wonderful....but I have also enjoyed extra time and study of the D and C. I already loved that book...but you have opened the floodgates of enjoyable understanding. Thank you...every day...and bless your family..

[@clarkgriffeth3199]

41: you talk about being in the air. I have been a member all my life but in my 30s. I experienced it. JesusChrist told us in the NT that we should have solid rock under our feet but I didn’t feel that way. In large part because the testimony building experiences that I acknowledged were spiritual. I couldn’t explain them and sometimes I wondered if I’d misidentified them for my own feelings or picked up from those around me. I went thru a faith crises then. I began studying the Bible first. In it I began to see a pattern that all the real prophets performed physical miracles that are beyond men’s abilities. Proving that this man is called of God. Not a self proclaimed prophet. At that point I began looking for the physical witnesses Alma talked of with korihor Alma 30 The more physical witnesses I identified the closer I got to the rock. Now I feel my feet are solidly planted on it. It’s a wonderful safe feeling. I recommend it

[@weemouse1959]

Amen.

[@crystaldavies9314]

Beautiful!

[@daviddenkers864]

Brother Halverson: I appreciate all your time and effort in providing these lessons. I have been participating since Mosiah in the Book of Mormon last year and all of this year. I have learned so much and gained many great insights about the Doctrine and Covenants and church history. It has impacted my life, and given me a different perspective on sharing the gospel, teaching, and studying the gospel. Your experiences in Memphis and the mission field remind me of some of mine in the Bible Belt in Texas. My only regret is not taking notes. If I had, I would have a great commentary on the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants. I am usually listening to the lessons on my commute to work. What a great way to start the day! Thanks again for all you do. Your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed.

[@nursue2]

When I was a missionary, Elder Gene R Cook was my Mission President. Whenever we requested an answer of a question, he would refer us to scripture, and he would tell us which side of the page it was on, which column and how far down on the page we would find it before he opened the book . He was 36 years old. So many years ago and still I cannot reach that goal. He was and is so engaged in the scriptures always that they became alive in our minds. So much love, so much knowledge, so much faith. I will continue to seek to reach that in my life. Such great examples to all of us. Thanks for yours and the knowledge you also share.

[@karend9806]

Hola hermano Halverson. Me imagino que le gustaria recibir un mensaje en Español de vez en cuando. Soy conversa gracias a dos jovenes misioneros que sirvieron en Guatemala en los 80's. Esta fue una de muchas doctrinas que me confirmó de la necesidad de la restauración del evangelio de Jesucristo. Yo nunca acepté las ideas donde la ausencia de la caridad de Dios era muy obia. Estoy agradecida por la restauración continua, que me muestra el amor puro de Cristo hacia nosotros constantemente. Gracias por sus clases, y por su valentia de ir a otras religiones y conocer de ellos. Yo tengo familiares católicos y evangélicos asi que se imaginará mi papel como discípula de Cristo entre ellos.

[@caguas97]

Wouldn't "me han sacado el aire" more correctly be something like "you knocked the wind out of me"? or maybe "You've taken my breath away"?

[@cleopatrarocha3063]

Muchas gracias hermano Halverson!

[@jowosocal]

PS You may enjoy, if you haven’t already, watching with your family A Boy Called Christmas on Netflix and the message it gives regarding hope. Of course it misses the grand truth that our ultimate hope comes from our Savior’s atoning sacrifice for us, but still I highly recommend it.

[@aliciamilne2314]

8 people in Noah’s family during the baptism of the earth ? Woah. God sure does love number significance!

[@trevorandersen1472]

Brother Halverson, thank you for your insights. Regarding the lessons slides to in Sec. 138, don’t forget John 17:8. Jesus, in his final report to his Father states that he gave all the words to the Apostles which his Father had given him. …talk about lessons!!

[@terryforster1957]

We are all coming home! Loved your tender testimony to finish this wonderful lesson! Loved also at the end where you demonstrated that Joseph Smith had used the scripture saying that the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost is not being able to be forgiven, to reciprocally indicate that there were sins that could be forgiven....Into my mind popped a legal term I have heard from my husband - exclusio unius (sp?) that seemed to apply (the exclusion of one, allows for the other to be the case) and wonderfully, that he walked into the room at that moment, so I could read him that PJS quote and quiz him on the correct use of that (his) term and connect him with a bit of this inspiring study... which he has become distanced from. Sorry long post, just happened, thankful.

[@Atelierification]

I like the frequent connections you make to other scriptures that may or may not be in the footnotes. I just wanted to add one when you mentioned that Noah saved only the 8 souls on the ark. It was their calling to remain.

[@nathanhendricks5947]

Brother Halverson can you explain the New Testament scripture about new wine in old bottles and how it relates to the apostasy? Thanks for the great insights :)

[@janjones4550]

"Me han sacado del aire" sounds like it means "It's taken my breath away" or "knocked the wind outta me."

[@henryswope7734]

Hello Brother Halverson. When the opportunity presents itself, could you please read your email. Thank you for teaching me the Doctrine and Covenants. You have certainly enlightened me to the clarity of them.

[@vancoura1]

Could you please talk about Heavenly Mother more? I have a hard time connecting to this idea of a celestial kingdom that’s ruled by Heavenly Father alone.

[@beckygalva3759]

Br. Halverson, toward the end of this video you spoke about being taught in premortal existence by post mortal individuals. In my priesthood blessing I am told I was taught at Jesus' feet. Premortal or post mortal or both I am not sure. Just something to concider.

[@nadinek5638]

As you were explaining 138:30 I couldn't help but recall that was the same thing Joseph of old did when he was in prison. He organized, etc.

[@elizabethwhipple314]

First I assure you will probably make to the told you this is to let you know I had taught about sections and knew of their importance. I started on my Celestial Kingdom! Also, you are like Joseph F. Smith. You constantly recall scriptures when you are teaching. Your explanation of Spirit Prison was very helpful. I used to think it two places. Paradise and Spirit Prison. All the dead are in Prison: the unrighteous because don't know of Christ or had rejected Him they don't know their bodies will be returned to their sprits.that's Sprit Prison. The one that know Christ and know that their sprits and bodies will reunited while still in a prison their minds are free. I am also glad you explained who the three groups of people that he saw represented. Also you reminded me of what I already knew. I do not ponder, reflect and wonder about the scriptures enough. Probably never have. I don't if I have capability to sit that still long enough to receive my own personal revelations. I probably should try harder.

[@drbcherry]

You asked for insight on where spirits received their instruction in premortality and post mortality; did they intermingle for training or were they separate. Didn’t we dwell with Father premortally in a celestial state, and wouldn’t that be different than a post mortal spirit, dwelling in the spirit world on this earth, as Joseph taught, being on a different sphere, still being here on a telestial sphere, in a different state as disembodied spirits? Seems to me that there are likely separate spheres of instruction. What do you think?

[@spiritworthyamericasdaught1734]

I think you are saying that even though we have repented and God has forgiven our sin, we still must suffer for our sins to receive salvation in God's kingdom. please help me understand this!

[@BurtNLaurie]

Repented and forgiven is the completion of the process. It is just ongoing as we are never perfect in this life.

[@toevlugsoord]

Will you be doing this next year? I love your analysis!

[@annmcilvenna3973]

There is no record of Baptism in the old testament but as we learn from the BOM they were baptised, the account in Alma tells us of that

[@maryfletcher9905]

LOVE your presentations! note: this video seems to keep pausing/ freezing....Por qué?🙏🏻🤔

[@karyncurr28]

I have a question. The Lord is very specific about who He did not teach, the wicked and those that rejected the gospel. Could He have taught those that never had the chance to hear the gospel taught?

[@nolafenstermacher5690]

Jared have you ever studied Michel B Rush's book Delight in Plainness Nephi & Isaiah. I am just curious. I love studying with you and have been doing Brother Rush's too. Between you two Oh how I have grown. I am so grateful to you. I have been telling others to study with you because you make things so plain. Thank you!

[@Atelierification]

Noah was not so unsuccessful as it seems when seen in prophecy by Enoch who saw that all Noah's converts were caught up to Enoch's Zion before the flood (Moses 7:27).

[@janeharward9398]

To your question about whether pre-mortal spirit world and post mortal spirit world are the same place, one thought I had was that often children for whom the veil is very thin when they are young remember grandparents bringing them to the point of their birth. This would hint that both spirit worlds are in the same place, at least for a short time, maybe longer.