Come Follow Me Don't Miss This Doctrine and Covenants 1 (Dec. 28-Jan. 3)

[@maddylow8955]

My husband is Japanese and I talked to him about the “hearken” kanji. Japanese and Chinese kanji share many similar characters so it may also be similar in Chinese. The one in the book is Japanese as “ear, mind, heart” and he pulled out his Japanese D&C and it’s the first character in the book! The “ear” character alone is used for the word “listen” so I love that it means “listen with your heart and mind” -so beautiful!

[@traczebabe]

Thank you!

[@RouletteDare01]

This is great! I went to the comments looking just for this. Thank you!

[@barryspoon]

@@RouletteDare01 yup, I did the same! 😀

[@jenesse1432]

Hey! My husband is Japanese too! And yes, he said the same thing.

[@hldavenport11]

Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@ronpalmer2u]

Ron Palmer Comment of Come Follow Me Thank you for this lesson. I have a new, more deeply feeling for the Doctrine and Covenants. I am 82 years old, my wife is in last stages of Alzheimer's, what joy he have in our Savior and the blessings of His Temple. We joined this the Restored Church of Jesus Christ 50 years ago. I was a Baptist minister at the time and was looking for the Restoration and I found the truth and the Fullness of the Gospel. Even my father a former Baptist minister also told me that Mormons are not Christian. I said that is a lie put out by the devil. How do you know, have you read the Book of Mormon, no, then read it. After 4 months of my pestering him, he and my mother read the Book of Mormon to convince me of my folly. They came to me and asked me to baptize them after reading the Book of Mormon. They had heard the lie about the Mormons and perpetuated the lie in ignorance. I was guilty also until the Holy Spirit stunned me while preaching a sermon and I said something negative about other scriptures, such as the Book of Mormon, with these words "how do you know that is true", I did not know for myself and I began a quest to find out. When the missionaries began teaching me I knew it was true. My wife opposed me having anything to do with the Mormons. I told her to change the way she was praying, ask God if the Church is true, she changed her prayers and excitedly came to me and told me that a light appeared in her room and a voice told her "your husband is seeking to serve God, follow him;" she was immediately converted and asked me to baptize her. The 1st year 14 members of our families (by father and mother included) joined the Church. My father served as a Bishop and he and my mother served a full time senior mission to Bath New York when they retired. My wife served many callings including a Relief Society president and I in the Bishopric and many local and stake callings. I am currently the Ward organist. THIS IS THE RESTORED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. Life is short, eternity is forever. Which is most important? This is the time to prepare for Eternity, read the Book of Mormon again if you have before. I just read he scriptures again, during this pandemic and gained a renewed testimony of them. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

[@robynhlarson]

Thank you for sharing your conversion, Ron. Just reading through this brought the spirit into my heart. Sending my love and prayers to you and your wife as she battles Alzheimer's.

[@kaleeudall1370]

Thank you for sharing this!!

[@mileshancock8319]

Thank you for sharing!

[@magdalenandapewaikela1249]

Amen...!

[@krystalpaulsen7044]

I love this so much! Truly touched my heart today!

[@christopherinsaudiarabia]

Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome 00:30 D&C from a teacher's perspective 01:29 D&C Content and Context 02:25 Overview of the DMT Study Journal + Tips to use the Study Journal 05:04 Quote from President Nelson's talk 2020 First Presidency Devotional kzbin.info/www/bejne/moSZl5uvfsd5hKs 06:49 Quote from President Eyring on putting work into receiving revelation 07:36 What is my errand? + Being a better servant 09:01 Study Tips for busy people/families: DMT Devotional Book, Take Five, Word-A-Week Posters 12:15 Quote from Joseph Smith 13:22 Sneak Preview of other Word-A-Week Posters 13:52 *See most of the board* 14:02 Stickers for Journaling + D&C Journals 16:29 Playlist/Soundtrack from Nashville Tribute Band 17:42 A comment about making the D&C come alive 18:16 A note about the newsletter -- sign up here: dontmissthisstudy.com 18:51 Introduction to the D&C + quote from the "Introduction" to the D&C 20:47 What will you hear? (Third paragraph of the "Introduction") 22:45 Sixth paragraph of the "Introduction" 24:15 Testimony of the Twelve Apostles 24:48 Study Tip: Learn the stories 25:29 Intro to D&C Section 1 28:18 D&C 1 verse 6 29:14 What is a "preface"? 29:42 Recap of purpose/background for D&C 1 30:03 The First Word: Hearken 32:58 The Doctrine of "All" (D&C 1 verses 1-4, 11, 34-35) 35:06 Who do we need to remember? 35:42 David's story of Christmas gathering at his grandparents' home 37:30 Drawing the Preface: a Warning, a Why, and a Wherefore (D&C 1 verses 13-17) 37:40 Reference to Elder Holland’s talk rsc.byu.edu/sperry-symposium-classics-doctrine-covenants/lords-preface-dc-1 38:46 Warning: D&C 1 verses 13-14 39:29 Why: D&C 1 verses 15-16 40:17 Wherefore: D&C 1 verse 17 + Definition of "revelation" 41:27 The Ripple Effect: D&C 1 verses 18-23 42:43 Reference to President Nelson's talk on the Sabbath Day www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-sabbath-is-a-delight?lang=eng 43:20 D&C 1 verse 24 47:29 D&C 1 verses 25-28 49:00 What should we search for? D&C 1 verses 37-38 49:50 Conclusion: The Only True and Living Church (D&C 1 verse 30) 51:46 Reference to First Presidency Statement on 15 February 1978 (full text in this 1988 Ensign article: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1988/01/i-have-a-question/what-is-the-relationship-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-to-the-non-christian-religions-of-the-world?lang=eng 53:29 Quote from President Eyring www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/the-true-and-living-church?lang=eng 54:43 D&C 1 verse 34 55:18 Hebrew definition of "living/alive" 56:25 Next Week: DMTFT to The Sacred Grove! 56:57 Another definition of "Israel" + President Nelson's talk on "Let God Prevail" www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng 57:17 D&C 1 verse 36 .

[@utahkiwi3114]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much for putting time in to do this for all of us!

[@christopherinsaudiarabia]

@@utahkiwi3114 you’re welcome! Glad it’s helpful.

[@carolannosler3476]

So much to keep track of... Thank you so much

[@sssggg329]

13:52 you can see the board pretty well

[@hayla23]

Thank you for the time stamps, its so helpful!

[@michelleludick8914]

I live in South Africa and I had a dream that my daughter and I got yo meet Emily Belle Freeman. It was such an exciting dream and it was one I wanted to stay in because we got to tell Emily just how much her and David have impacted our year, our understanding and our testimonies. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@midwestfreemasons]

Since CoVid19: this has been my emergency Church. Thank you. When your isolated and many people do not like Mormons, you have no outlet and no one to discuss scriptures with. Thank you for your help.

[@mileshancock8319]

For a long time I used to wish I could still take an institute class to keep my scripture study engaging. I had young kids and served in primary and life was (and still is) so busy and I missed those gospel lessons from college and high school. Then in 2019 I found you guys and I feel like I have my own personal institute/Sunday school class! Thank you, thank you, thank you, so much!

[@hollyfield4190]

Miracles! This is a book of miracles. I find that every time I read and study the D&C I experience miracles and manifestations of wonderful blessings

[@iekategraham]

Time stamp for me is 50:00 to the end. I love the idea that truth is not exclusive to our church. I always felt like saying our church was the ONLY true church felt alienating to others. There is so much GOOD in the world and good things are not reserved for a small portion of God's children, He loves ALL of His children and would of course want to bless all who seek good.

[@americathebeautiful9613]

David has such a fun gift of humor and still keeping the spirit! He makes me laugh out loud with his comments which I feel I rarely do that!

[@sophiaspoltore1246]

When you started talking about the "tender but firm" voice of Jesus Christ, it reminded me of what I'm being taught in University of Maryland for teacher prep. It's the concept of being a "warm demander", by knowing your students and their struggles and strengths, then being able to use that position and knowledge to help them stretch, to do better and grow. The only way you can move into that position of warm demander as a teacher is to first have a relationship built on trust and respect. I love when I see the teachings of Jesus Christ mirrored in what I learn in other applications. Thank you for your beautiful lessons, they help me connect to the Savior and bring the scriptures to life.

[@alexisbrunson3372]

I've always struggled to connect with The Doctrine and Covenants, but after watching this video nearly in tears the entire time, I cannot wait to get into it!!! I felt so much love and understanding coming from Heavenly Father and I just know these people's lives and experiences with God are going to make me a better person! Thank you for all that you do!

[@patwilson4282]

Kim

[@taddnlace]

My favorite part of this study was in Time Stamp 52:34 when you talk about the LIVING church and how that is what makes us unique. As I thought about the meaning of living, I too went on a word study. I found it interesting that living has really three different ways that it is used. Living= existence, Living= Lifestyle or way of life, Living= subsistence or how one supports themselves. Although we use these definitions separately, Jesus Christ is ALL of them, altogether for us. Our church is a living church that is our existence, our lifestyle and how we are supported. Jesus Christ is ALL.

[@barbarafarnsworth4800]

I was just scrolling through all the depressing news stories and never ending ads when your channel popped up. Seeing your joyful, smiling faces is an instant lift. Thank you thank you thank you for your hard work and dedication to the Lord. 🙂❤

[@naomiemolina6152]

Yes!!!! The best thing I did in 2020 was start a Prayer journal. Seriously life changing. Writing out meaningful prayers completely changed how I pray, listen and reflect on the desires of my heart.

[@janh1399]

If it would help someone else: for years, everyday after I study and pray, I write down God's daily answer to me in my scripture journal. So holy and wondrous and marvelous. How well God knows each one of us. Amazing Grace.

[@jessicajlewmichie9917]

So fun to see Chinese on there! (It’s the Chinese character for “listen” pronounced “ting.” Japanese uses some Chinese characters (congee), so it also is considered a Japanese character.

[@denicerelyea1576]

Oh, what a gift you two are to my heart. Thank you.

[@deborahalston9751]

Jump to 18:51 for actual lesson and skip all the merch.

[@soggeysandwhich7520]

Thank you, sister. I'm sure many others who don't appreciate the merch will use this well. So thank you!

[@TheGoodBitsFamily]

Thank you. It would be great if they could include this in their description each week. (Time stamp of when the actual lesson starts)

[@danahutchison2965]

New convert here! SO, thank you all for helping me connect and understand the BOM last in your lessons. We have a fantastic teacher in my little branch but we only have lessons 2x monthly so for a new convert I felt I was missing so much. On to my timestamps I decided to keep it to 3 lol 1. 29:20 definition of preface. I know what it is but the definition gave it a deeper meaning. 2. 31:02 Japanese writing. Love this so much for the same reason of learning the definition. 3. 36:14 love the grandfather story. Thank you all for all your hard work and dedication ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hldavenport11]

Welcome!! God bless you and I love your excitement for learning 🥰👏

[@kaitlynjones4990]

When talking about who to remember in ALL! I thought of the movie Lilo and Stitch... "Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten."

[@traczebabe]

Perfect

[@erinwhitmer1972]

Me too!

[@christyvogel962]

Is there ANY CHANCE we can get a downloadable 8.5x11 version of the Word of the Week posters? Please, please, please?

[@angelafisher8097]

A great lesson to start off the year and study of the Doctrine and Covenants, but I LOVED the last 8 minutes. It's so important not to alienate people and disregard the truths that they have in their own faith. And I'm definitely work in progress and the Lord loves me anyway!

[@deannachristensen510]

favorite message** 45:52 The Lord individually touches the lives of ALL. He can speak to me and give me personal revelation just like He did to all of those in the D & C. "At the end of the day, we can come to an understanding of who the Lord is and how much we are loved"

[@ALM1978]

I loved so many things about this episode! My favorites were : 1. Emily’s focus on the Savior coming to people where they are at, and teaching them using points of reference in their own lives. That he will always do that for all of us, too. 2. David’s mention that “Israel” also means : “To wrestle with God.” I hope that is the same episode because I’m playing catch up. 😅

[@__TrishMartinez]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for leading me to a perspective that I may not have heard on my own.

[@__TrishMartinez]

I so wish the posters were available digitally. I would love to be able to print them in a smaller format for my planner. Thank you so much for all of this. I’m so excited.

[@Crozierfamily]

I bought them for my family. Than I took a picture of it and printed it smaller for my planner.

[@lilacbunches]

Usually, if there is a contract with Deseret Book, they can't sell them personally.

[@kelsiadams8116]

@@Crozierfamily did the posters come with the wooden hanging frame?

[@Crozierfamily]

@@kelsiadams8116 no they did not.

[@Willhank1234]

Kelsi Adams that was my question too: do you know where to get one?

[@1orielle2]

I am so grateful for you both! You are such great teachers. I have my whole family following your lessons (and inkings institute!). Thank you so much for the time you put into each lesson!

[@andrewsheneman2135]

Love DMT - weekly follower and multiple journal buyer. However - I, for one, grow weary of the commercials at the top of each week. Almost 19minutes of "buy this and buy that?" I love you guys and am so thankful for this ministry. You help my whole family stay on the covenant path and enjoy the journey. I also want you to earn what you deserve, which is why I support DMT. I simply think it could send the wrong message to some of the viewers who read about priestcraft in 2 Nephi. The hawking of wares could be tempered to strengthen your message.

[@kristensederstrom4357]

Verses 31 and 32 really stood out to me this week. Vs. 31 talks about how the Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance. Vs. 32 NEVERTHELESS, the Lord will forgive if you repent. That is such an important concept. We all sin and we are all lost, HOWEVER, NEVERTHELESS, we can repent and change and be acceptable to the Lord.

[@kerrycole8134]

I love you both and have watched since you first started. Helped me as a teacher. I must add to the numerous comments about the increasingly heavy-handed marketing; so off putting. Monetizing Sunday School with everything from manuals, stickers to music and posters feels very uncomfortable and incongruent with the later message.

[@danielmorris2266]

So excited for this next year in the Doctrine & Covenants. I've always struggled with this book, and can't wait to dive into it with all of you.

[@markyhincksy6265]

My wife and I love your lessons each week but here is a thought. We’ve noticed that the last 6 months we get 5, 10, 17 min, in this lesson of products for what you sell and have available. Any chance we can move those to the end of the lesson and just jump right in? For those people that already bought it or that are not interested?

[@autumnmiller1265]

I have noticed this too and it makes me feel like I’m watching a commercial instead of learning about our Savior. It’s really distracting to any messages you have.

[@jennafrandsen9873]

Love the discussion on verses 13-17. 17, because he knew what would be happening in the world ( in OUR day) , he intervined and gave us D&C. Do you think d&c is being studied this year out of coincidence? I don't think so. It's timing is just right. It's instruction on how to survive 2021 I'm sure

[@astarkadventure6601]

Time stamp 49:50 was especially meaningful to me this week... my husband and I moved from UT after 28 years to Hawaii during the early stages of Covid in 2020. Being able to attend church or even meet anyone from our ward was impossible. We were invited by our neighbors and people we met through volunteer work to attend their churches. It was wonderful to see that we had Jesus Christ and his goodness as common ground. How many times do we thing that as LDS members, only WE have the “true” gospel... we have the fullness of the gospel and a living gospel led by living prophets. There is a LOT of truth out there and to be able to discuss it with so many faiths has been a special blessing for my husband and I. What a tender mercy to be taught this principle this year... to be reminded that His children are loved no matter what church they attend. As Latter-Day Saints, we have a great responsibility to be examples of a greater light that is available to ALL... wherever we live. Thank you for touching on this in this week’s study... can’t wait to be reminded of more of God’s goodness this year!

[@sherlenetraughber8058]

This felt alot like an infomercial for all your merchandise, after all the sales pitch the lesson was great, you do a lot of good thank you for all your work

[@CuckooKukri]

I love your use of the word "raw". Something that really struck me in my reading this week is that God doesn't just tolerate having imperfect servants; he planned it that way. In Ether, it literally tells us that God gave us our weaknesses. They are part of the plan.

[@theresarainsdon8936]

It would be nice if the marketing side was done separately from the lesson. Your enthusiasm and information are great. Perhaps a different youtube for the marketing. Thanks.

[@belladidier3789]

I also wanted to add that reading Saints along with the Doctrine and Covenants is like watching the play to understand the soundtrack. It helps in many ways better understand the purpose of the revelations being given!

[@ailinekofeloa7359]

Do you read certain chapters to follow along w/your study? I started it last year & didn’t finish. I would like to read it along this year. Wonder if there’s a certain way some like to read than others?

[@LetsFocusOnChrist]

Just got my journal. Wanted to share that I will use the ‘daily journaling section’ to plan our daily family discussion (we use scriptures, come follow me, friend and for strength of youth magazines)

[@mylielaing970]

Thank you for sharing such beautiful insights and testimony with everyone. I feel enriched and edified after listening to your presentations.

[@janerideout5980]

You both have given me a strong desire to learn and ponder the scriptures.

[@bonnietyler5338]

My time stamp was the section where Emily states a chapter in the Doctrine and Covenants and David reads the chapter heading indicating the source of the scriptures because almost every section is in the first person voice 20:02. I am enjoying this year. Thank you for all of the changes and new ideas. I especially like the shot of the board in you weekly notes. That helps so much.

[@sharonjohnson7458]

After I suggested you put the board in the newsletter, I found the newsletter, and there it was. Loved it. Thanks. I am excited for this year. I love all the plans you have. Enjoyed this lesson. Just finished it. Thanks.

[@ailinekofeloa7359]

Yes I noticed it in the newsletter today also. That helped me, thank you.

[@mjohnson6069]

Blessing given to us at the Christmas devotional by President Russel M Nelson “Now, as an authorized servant of the Savior, I would like to invoke a blessing upon each of you, my beloved brothers and sisters. May you and your families be blessed with peace, with an increased ability to hear the voice of the Lord, and receive revelation with an enhanced capacity to feel how much our Father and His Son love you, care for you, and are ready to guide all who seek after Them. I join my words with those of Moroni and “commend you to seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, … may be and abide in you forever.”23 For this I pray, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”

[@heatherrieman2456]

As I listened to the explanation of the meaning of "true and living" my mind was turned to another meaning of "true". I wanted clarification of the concept I understood but I was having problems putting it into words. I found this definition in the Webster's 1828 dictionary: "Faithful; steady in adhering to friends, to promises, to a prince or to the state; loyal; not false, fickle or perfidious." I felt like it was in context like "true and faithful". Relating this to the Lord's church I feel that it includes His faithfulness in keeping His promises and covenants. He has made very specific promises to covenant Israel and we are part of that. We have been given specific priesthood ordinances and covenants which we must be faithful in receiving and living daily. I don't know if I am explaining myself well. I just feel like there is a dimension beyond "truth" and that dimension is being faithful to what the Lord has given us because He is faithful in blessing us for our efforts to be true to Him.

[@dorothyhshumway8271]

Good people giving lesson about Jesus Christ David and Emile are good teacher and I glad they are teacher again this I coming year 2021 thanks for all you time you spent with us I hope that more people may learn to hear them for more learning for themself and many other come and we learn together.

[@darlenehorlacher3045]

I really love and gain so much from these two. I just wish Emily wouldn’t cut David off so often. But they’re great!

[@Jasonoid]

The cutting off goes both ways. I think they are both passionate about it so they want to get their thoughts off.

[@GinaMacArt]

Thank you David and Emily for this week's lesson. I am grateful for all that you do to enhance my studies. From, Gina McDougalll (Queensland, Australia) ❤🐨

[@featheredknechtionshomestead]

You know what would make this even more amazing? You should have someone translate it in ASL because the KZbin subtitles are not accurate . There’s a huge community at UVU that would translate for you!

[@hldavenport11]

Such a fantastic idea!!! Great suggestion and initiative

[@featheredknechtionshomestead]

@@hldavenport11 if i was further into my major i would absolutely volunteer to do that, however, I'm a first year so I'm not very good at fluently translating yet as I'm not even fluent yet.

[@katiejones7477]

I am so excited to be studying using your study journal for the first time. I also loved how the Preface came to be. Thank you for sharing all those details! I love Joseph Smith and learning about the stories that go along with how he received specific revelations. So excited to grow my testimony of this sacred Book

[@kristenfenn4185]

I Love Love Love "In the Leafy Treetop" planners !!!!! So excited for this year's scripture study. :-)

[@Nevadasaint]

I'm so glad you mentioned how hard it is to teach!

[@krissspencer3482]

Love, love everything you are doing!!! I enjoy being taught on level of understanding and not so far above my head! Even my sweetie is onboard this year in studying and listening with me! Always give me many things to think about and to make adjustments in my life. this makes me want to sit in your seminary and institute classes. Thanks for all you do David and Emily!!!

[@claire_anderegg]

This helped me so much. I got the little booklet journal and the part that stood out to me the most in the video was that God spoke to Joseph Smith Jr. for the preface and that’s just so powerful. And I’m not even an adult yet and I feel this is very important. Thank you for dedicating your time to helping us. ❤️

[@LauraGarcia-fo6bt]

Can I just say, literally, thank you!!!!! Thank you for sharing the knowledge you have of these and all scriptures. The thing I enjoy while reading the scriptures is the knowledge I receive while I ponder in them. That moment or moments that my mind is blown away. You guys do that for me everytime but this section in particular was amazing because I had already read Section One, and thought, I got everything I needed from it because I had followed it with my family with the Come Follow Me manual but nope, I definately missed a lot more!!! So Don't Miss This is my favorite tool to my personal reading time. This might be apperent for you but its so touching for me. Thank you once more!!! God Bless you both and your families!!!❤❤❤

[@lolaspeckart4415]

You have put a lot of work to make this live for people. Thank you. For myself, I watch the video presentation each week as well as Book of Mormon Centrals presentation. Then I like to direct my own study as I feel prompted. It probably works for a lot of people but all the gimmicky study items you present seem constraining. I like the insights but not so much being structured that way.

[@brigittetodd9209]

I love Book of Mormon Central! I also love Talking Scriptures CFM too.

[@sb7320]

A quick google search said that the character is Modern Japanese Kanji. Japanese writing includes 2 types of characters and also kanji, which are adopted Chinese characters. I liked the part 30:45 where Emily explains this character and how all the parts come together to form the word and meaning of Hearken.

[@imafishtank]

I really want to write this and discuss it with my kids, but I'm having the hardest time finding it. Any tips?

[@jennholloway9597]

Hi David and Emily my husband Jason’s and I really enjoy listening to your don’t miss this thank you so much for breaking down the Scriptures for us. We love your upbeat personalities. We are blind so thank you so much for describing the posters as well as the booklets that you’re using it really helps a lot.

[@stevegiroux2]

Hi 👋 I'm new here so I'm downloading all the sections to catch up

[@dianneappleby3824]

Are we able to download the poster words?! I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 and the postage is huge! Thank you 🙏

[@jammacp]

Tonight I watched the movie David talked about, “War Room”, SO good! Definitely worth watching! Thank you David for mentioning it! Just need to find a closet. 🤔😁

[@karanewman160]

You guys are awesome thanks for doing this

[@lorettashaver5635]

So grateful for ALL you are doing for ALL of us! Would you mind putting the Joseph Smith quote from the poster, each week in the newsletter? I love his quotes... they have so much meaning for us today.

[@zoerussell6325]

I LOVE the scriptures too! So so much! I can’t wait to study again this year!

[@lanajohnson2424]

Amen, I'm excited to! Thank you soooooo much for your time and effort!! Thank you for blessings all of us!!

[@clarawilliams5393]

I want a better understanding of the Doctrines and Covenants. I need to pray for Spiritual help 🙏. from Clara Williams 😀💗

[@thatslife-danette]

Emily, I would love to get your stand and poster holder to put on my kitchen table so everyone can see the word a week posters. Could you post a link to both in your newsletter? Thank you for all you guys do!💕 Also, as I've read through some of the comments of people critiquing yours & David's sharing of study helps, I want you to know that most people love, love, love EVERYTHING you guys share...including the study help products. It helps me want to dive into my scriptures even more, because it's more fun and much easier to do. I know your hearts, and it pains me to read about anything other than gratefulness for all you two are doing. People who can't appreciate that need to move onto another platform, instead of hurting the people who are trying to help them. Just want you to know you are loved and appreciated greatly, & that no one should try to dictate how you try to teach on your own platform. Keep up the great work!🥰

[@saraljungkull561]

Thank you so much for all the wonderful information and fun videos!

[@vernfromthe6ix]

Greetings from 🇨🇦! My wife loved studying with you last year, so this year, I committed to joining in the fun! Loved this week! Looking forward to next week! We're blessed to be within a days driving distance of Palmyra. So blessed we were able to see the Pageant in its final season ❤️

[@katiedrollinger1338]

I love the journal versions of the scriptures from Deseret Book, BUT..., I wish whoever put them together would make the pages bigger or the margins bigger. I take them to get spiral bound after buying them and alot of the words get cut off on the left of the page because there just isn't enough spacing. And also I would still love to see the board when you do the videos. The picture of the board that comes with the email is small and sometimes very blurry. I can see much better when I just pause the video and see the board. Thanks so much for all your hard work!!

[@caricooper4135]

Yes! About the margins!!!!

[@mitchandcassie]

Thank you thank you for this lesson! It was a powerful one!

[@dbeazer6756]

"That they might come to an understanding" Time 43:33.Everything in our society works against focusing on the characteristics that make us followers of Jesus Christ. We are inundated with constant streams of distractions vying for our hearts and our minds. All of us have to-do lists as long as our arm, schedules and responsibilities that keeps our minds constantly spinning. But as followers of Jesus Christ we are called to worship Him. In the scriptures sometimes I feel like I am standing in the shallows, other times I feel like I am standing in the deep clear waters of understanding. Getting to know Jesus Christ, sharing and making Him known to others, praying, tapping into personal revelation through the power of the Holy Ghost are foundational to gaining a broader understanding of Him. A greater understanding of His greatness, His Love, His justice, His mercy and His grace. In 2017 Elder Gary E. Stevenson gave a devotional address at BYU - "With all they getting, get understanding". He quoted Elder Robert D. Hales, then presiding Bishop of the Church who said, " “First, we start with the intelligence with which we were born. To our intelligence we add knowledge as we search for answers, study, and educate ourselves. To our knowledge we add experience, which should lead us to a level of wisdom. In addition to our wisdom, we add the help of the Holy Ghost through our prayers of faith, asking for spiritual guidance and strength. Then, and only then, do we reach an understanding in our hearts-which motivates us to ‘do what is right; "The feelings of an understanding heart give us the sweet spirit of assurance of not only knowing but doing what is right no matter what the circumstances. The understanding in our hearts comes from a close interdependence of study and prayer.”

[@dianesauer4159]

What are the chances that you might do up President Nelson’s amazing blessing on a pretty background and put a link in the newsletter next week so we could print it and have it in our homes this year??

[@kymbishop9943]

I love the Word a Week poster set but unfortunately cannot afford to purchase it. Is there a printable version available less expensive? Thanks!

[@LetsFocusOnChrist]

Yes! Please!

[@candidespain]

YES PLEASE?

[@iekategraham]

I would love this as well!

[@candidespain]

Still no luck :/

[@daisysweets8916]

Thank you

[@lynettemckenzie9044]

I'm so excited for this year's study with y'all! Thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm! Suggestion: can you start the 1st few seconds of the video standing beside, not in front, of the whiteboard? Just a few seconds.... That way, we can immediately pause the vid and copy down what is written on the board. That way, you won't have to remember to stand aside once you are under way in the discussion !

[@justinkeck1762]

Looking forward in leaning with you guys 2021

[@TregWilder]

Love all these comments. Just to add - Japanese characters (kanji) ALL originated from China. The words even means it: 'kan' - Translation from Han, as in Han people in China from the Han Dynasty; 'ji' - this literally means "characters". It is a little nerve-racking for most who know, to hear all these Chinese characters to be called Japanese, haha. They are the characters Japan uses, but they are definitely of Chinese origin and still are used in China today, so therefore still Chinese :) Thank you for sharing these lessons with everyone! I have the daily journal and am loving this great start !!!

[@sharonjohnson7458]

Could you also post the screen shot of the board in the newsletter. Sometimes you forget to do it . Excited for this study of the D&C. You two together make learning fun. Thanks for the time and effort you both put into making this possible for us. It is a life changer in studying the scriptures.

[@kellyburnett3992]

I'm listening to this Dec 31, 2020- Guess what great day this is? It's Emily's Birthday! Happy Birthday Beautiful (INSIDE AND OUT) Emily Belle Freeman. I hope you have a wonderful day. I start my mornings out listening and studying the scriptures with you and David. This has truly helped me gain a better understanding of the Book of Mormon. I'm so excited to learn and understand more of the Doctrine and Covenants with you both. Thanks again for all you do to bring the scriptures to life...

[@ComeFollowScripture]

D&C 1:14-16 is meant for members of the church. Who can stray from ordinances and who can break covenants except members of the church? Notice how it is punctuated: 14-16 is one thought with no periods. This aligns with your narrowing down analogy and it makes it even more narrow. He starts with all the inhabitants of the world, then he warns members of the church, then he starts to give some blessings (starting with version 17). But, as members, we often like to think that is does not apply to us, but it does - very specifically. At least that is how I read it.

[@markstastny4945]

This point was made abundantly clear by Elder Holland in the following discourse/address on the Lord's Preface. (this link was thankfully posted above rsc.byu.edu/sperry-symposium-classics-doctrine-covenants/lords-preface-dc-1) It is a very good read.

[@KentLarsen1]

The best lesson you have ever given - I love it, thank you¡

[@clarawilliams5393]

Don't miss this; I would love to have a Daily work Book for 2021 New Year 😍 from Clara Williams 😀💗

[@AMStark77]

Thank you for all you do!

[@SA-gf7uf]

Emily, just so you know, Japanese uses several Chinese characters. So it could be both Japanese and Chinese. Thanks for the lesson, looking forward to learning with you both this year. 💖

[@kristipaskett6539]

Emily.....when you ask the Lord "What's one thing you need me to do today?" are you waiting after you are finished with your prayer to sit and listen for your answer or do you get your answer as you go through your day?

[@mslade242]

For me, I've experienced both. I have taken a few seconds to sit quietly in my prayer to see if anything comes - sometimes a name of someone I can pray for comes to mind in that moment & I can accomplish that "errand" right then. Other times I wait a little while after I close my prayer to listen for guidance. But many times I forget to take the time to try either of those methods, or I do but nothing comes in those moments, so I go about my day, trusting that the Lord will give me ideas and inspiration as He needs, in His timing. I have had days in which people seem to come out of the woodwork with simple easy requests (ie, Can you pick up my child from the school when you get yours?" "Do you have an egg I can borrow?" "Do you have a suggestion for such & such?") Then at the end of the day, when I'm praying again, it's only then that I realize the Lord had a hand in each of those simple requests, blessing me with opportunities to serve that were completely within my capacity to fulfill. Those days are awesome! 🙂 I hope that helps.

[@janbowcut7980]

So excited to be studying the D&C with you. Please show us the board. I miss too much of what you are saying when I am looking for you to move a little and pause to write. I don’t want to miss one word. Thank you for all your hard work so we can benefit..

[@christopherinsaudiarabia]

Hi Jan -- they put a screenshot of the board in the newsletter -- check there. Hope that helps!

[@lilacbunches]

Gordon B. Hinckley has said to people that are not of our faith, to bring the truth they already have, and put it with more truth that our church has to offer.....Also, Brigham Young said that all truth (scientific, secular, religious etc.) belongs to the Lord, and the gospel of Jesus Christ...The Holy Ghost will bear witness of the truth of all things. The Church of Jesus Christ has a little more understanding of that truth.

[@smith12885]

Loved this! Please make sure to move away from the board at the beginning. :-)

[@christopherinsaudiarabia]

Hi LeeAnn - they have places a screenshot of the board in the newsletter so that they don’t need to move away from the board during the lesson. But there is a spot at one point where you can see most of the board at around the 13:50 mark.

[@jessicafeth7311]

If you subscribe to their newsletter, they will also have a screenshot of the board in their weekly email! 😊 No more having to wait until they step away! 😀

[@dianasorensen5818]

Not everyone is subscribed to the newsletter (I just barely signed up today) and I noticed someone comment that the screenshot in the newsletter was too small for her to see and it was blurry. I kept having to pause and rewind so many times during the video to get a good pausing point to see each spot on the board.

[@dinalance4495]

Time stamp: ~ 40 minutes when you discussed the "6th paragraph" so that ... vs 18-23. This whole discussion is the meat of the lesson for me.

[@georgeandnikitaschmitt7210]

Love the section explaining the True and Living Church near 50:00

[@rayeisenstein4245]

You need to teach in Eatontown 2nd Ward. Eatontown, New Jersey.

[@ailinekofeloa7359]

I’ve written down so many time stamps for this video, I’m just choosing one. 40:54 - you were referring to how God enters into your story. I love this for my teens, one in particular who doesn’t care much to hear His word since it doesn’t apply to her.

[@peggybogar3059]

Well with hearken being with ears eyes mind and heart I add legs and arms with service which is acting on what we hear and yes that incorporates using our whole to give our whole with the Lord adding to our offering, given in the attitude of gratitude. Ps I am on the Isle of the sea and love being mentioned in v 1 that way. All are loved by God. Jesus Christ has done all that is needed to save and redeem us all. It is up to us to repent and come to Him and our way of treating them may be a part of whether they look our way and come or run away further. Be kind and think of the most unlovable, obnoxious person as your child and if you can't do that as a child of God the Most High and spend time getting to know them rather than superficial judgement. Thanks for your lesson.

[@IBeLieveInChrist07]

Tom Petit posted a cool video with pictures of the Johnson house and explanation of history. Cool addition to your videos

[@mandolynrain01]

When I taught primary I asked our primary president to set up a chair and put Christ's picture on it so that the children could see that there is not only a place for him to be but that He would be right there in the room with them and it would be the same for Every one of them for every day of their life

[@elizabethwutzke9040]

Wow I can't wait for next weeks field trip lesson, at the sacred grove! This may be as close as I get to being there in person as I live too far away to be able to go myself. Thank you guys so much for all you do!

[@jessicagiangreco7104]

I want to buy the stickers, however I journal digitally.... I would love these in PNG format for my digital scriptures!

[@trenawardartmentor1378]

great lesson. thanks.

[@hiona808]

Thank you for the enhanced love for the scriptures, the gospel and the Savior through your efforts.... i wonder if you will provide a completed chalk board for those episodes when you are on field trip? Love you guys and all that you do to help the world love and understand the scriptures more pesonally and abundantly. Mahalo and Aloha

[@happylatter-daysaint3503]

Aloha! 🌺🌺🌺