Come Follow Me - Ephesians (part 2): The Armor of God

[@janjones4550]

Precious Brother Halverson, thank you so much for your gift of scripture, your gift of understanding, your gift of knowledge and for your amazing perspective! You are such a treasure to us. Thank you. We love you!!!! God bless you and your family!!!!

[@mimimurdock4249]

Bro Hal is our TUTOR preparing us to help create ZION congregations wherever we live!

[@brunaloritz9967]

Dear Brother Jared, you have at least 1 Italian student in Italy. I love watching your lessons first thing in the morning. You are an istrument in the hand of God to fortify the faith in all that listen to you. Grazie!

[@barbarastrate8388]

Oh my Dear Brother Halverson, You have paid it forward 100 fold!! I also OFTEN thank Heavenly Father for so many wonderful teachers and you are at the TOP of that list. I'm always telling people that no one explains, makes applicable and brings to life the scriptures like you do!! I am forever grateful to you because my heart is becoming softer, more true, more desirous to BE a disciple through your excellent teaching. Surely God hads given you a rare gift and I think this gift was granted at least in part because of YOUR pure heart, your honest desire to live in Him and your willingness to pay the price! My prayers are always with you, for all that you and your family need. The time you take to give us these videos is NO SMALL SACRIFICE - they are a gift from ALL your family. Please hug them for me ❤

[@danak8782]

You sound like a thoughtful person. I agree with every wise word you said! Thanks

[@donnachatterton6298]

Perfectly said Barbara. I agree wholeheartedly.

[@lalainebrown8377]

If there’s one great blessings that come from the 2020 Pandemic, it’s YOU , You shared so much light during those dark hours . . . And you continue to be the light to us and a guide for us to understand our scripture studies, making it more lively and so interesting to read following your highlighted and colorful quotes from the scriptures . . .

[@-shnae4God.family]

❤ I am grateful for the online teacher of truth you are. I felt the Holy Ghost testify of truth of the scriptures you helped me understand better. Even received little gold flecks of revelation for myself. Thank you for making your videos. God bless you and your family.

[@wandapeach4380]

Brother Halverson, when I was a seminary teacher in Tennessee, you were MY inspiration!

[@jpeppin1]

Asking blessings for Jared Halverson from Sun Prairie Wisconsin ❤

[@stacirogers3662]

I have been struggling with balance in my life. I love the principles of proven contraries, the 'Goldilocks' zone' and the swinging of the pendulum. Thank you for teaching about anger, an emotion I have struggled with around my family. I agree with you that missionaries are as close "to meeting Christ". Thank you for the spiritual education for this week. ☺

[@williamwoodford975]

Brother Halverson, thank you for another excellent walk through Come, Follow Me. An additional benefit of a shield, especially during Greco-Roman times is that my shield mainly covers my fellow warrior to my left. My companion to my right covers me with his shield. As we work to support each other in our journey back to Christ and Heavenly Father we are stronger than anyone attempting to stand alone and fight the adversary.

[@conniedunford5684]

Thank you with my whole heart and soul. This marvelous lesson pierced my soul to the center and changed me. I have no words. I am so grateful for Paul's letters. Thank you for giving us the time and space to be taught by the Spirit. It is all true.

[@judycook643]

Oh!! Bro Halverson you are such a blessing to many thru out the world especially to me when I discovered I could be taught the scriptures, the lessons by listening to your knowledge and testimony! At the time I wasn’t able to even hold a book the pain was so bad so how ecstatic I was to be able to still enjoy the scriptures thru UNSHAKEN! And how you bring them alive. So THANKYOU so much! You have brought me closer to our Savior Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father! Just know you are a blessing to those that listen. May you be blessed for your efforts and service. May the heavens continue to pour down upon you?👍🙏🏻😇❤️

[@socorrozamarripa9567]

Good morning Beautiful Saints, i have been sitting just waiting, thank you Brother Halverson 🙏 you are the best, may Heavenly Father's blessings keep pouring upon you and your family, you have no idea how much you help us spiritually thank you.

[@jacquikehoe1254]

Amen! From NZ ❤

[@davidspjut9365]

Brother Jared…Now, as an ordinance worker in The Lords House…as I am so blessed to perform these sacred works…I will view the Full Armor of God in a more perfect light. Again, my good brother…your extended, faithful mission has blessed my life. We are all so wonderfully covered by Our Fathers Loving Kindness. We love you Jared😇❤️. Keep up this good Unshaken work! David

[@sheilaroller372]

You are a gift from God to me! I would love to meet you someday!🙏🙏🙏

[@maryannbowman1430]

Thank you Brother Halverson for blessing me with increased knowledge and understanding. And most of all increased love for the gospel and my Savior, Jesus Christ. ❤

[@barbarastrate8388]

I commented at the begini g if this lesson and can't help but giving another. This is truly one of the BEST episodes you've done! I learned SO much and better understood many parts I thought I had a decent understanding of. You articulated EXACTLY what I've been feeling about the "speaking truth in love " contrary, wondering how I was going to share it but now I know. Every "chapter" of this episode had multiple ahah gems! Oh Dear Jared, how can I thank you enough??! .... well, I suppose the same way you taught about honoring our parents....through honoring and loving Christ 😊❤

[@jacquelineharrison9810]

Thank you for each and every lesson. I listen for hours here in San Diego and the days my husband works from home he too listens. Our children are grown and I often reference your online classes for study. I am indeed so grateful for you and the time, energy and effort you put into your classes.

[@jenniejennie3884]

Dear our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ I do trust in Jesus Christ so much as always and forever. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@disciplesofjesuschrist2026]

Dear Heavenly Father, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, I do trust your Son as Saviour and Redeemer of the world and will do so always and forever.

[@arrluk8154]

I love your discussion on the need for emotions, even the ones that seem to be bad or sinful. Your advice on talking with the emotion and getting the information from it, then deciding what to do with that information is exactly what I have been taught to do with sexual urges like the urge to look at pornography, and it has made a huge difference. I try to figure out where the urge is coming from without giving into the urge itself. It’s helped me bridle my passions. It’s something that takes practice, but practice makes perfect. And that’s what life is for. Practicing becoming like Christ, our perfect example.

[@aliciamilne2314]

I love the Hyerarchy of adults to obey:) Heavenly parents Earthy parents Teachers :) Obey your teachers unless it doesn’t align with parents (both) Obey your earthly parents unless it doesn’t align with your heavenly parents :)

[@jmoney3011]

Bro. Halverson, thanks for emulating Christ in your lessons.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

So good. Thank you very much😍👏

[@ilovemybrats2]

Thank you for giving that example about a weak core leading to other problems. Now I know what happened to my knees and ankles. Even my doctor didn’t tell me that!

[@kalynrobison6192]

54:50 I'm SO glad you brought up Jesus cleansing the temple! That was exactly where I wanted to go. Once again He is the perfect example. He cleanses the temple and then goes and heals the lame and the blind. I think that's a good rubric, if you can give blessings and do service immediately after being angry, then you're doing pretty good. Matt 21:12-14 12 ¶ And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. I graduated in early childhood education, and so I typically worked with the kids in K-3rd grade. What I always told them is that everyone feels angry sometimes, it's part of being alive. It's what we DO when we're angry that matters. Once I notice I'm getting upset, I try to get by myself as soon as possible. (Typically that looks like me dashing to the bathroom to do some deep breathing [and crying] until I feel more in control. I remember reading in the New Era 100 years ago that said something to the effect of words are one of the things you can never get back. Aka from President Nelson, don't throw scalpels! 😂

[@paulagraves6517]

In the part where he talks about masters and servants, I liken this to employers and employees. It has always helped me to do my very best for who I work for and consequently I have been treated with great respect. I also agree with you 100% regarding the husband and wife. I’ve always read this section with that same feeling that what wife wouldn’t want to submit herself to her husband if he were the representative of the Lord.

[@jerryw.7356]

Bro Hal, I love you because of your love for God, truth and the word. When my mind is weary from all of the other types of media I consume, I come to your channel to redirect my heart. Please please! Continue this in depth covering of the scriptures. It's been life changing for me.

[@jerryw.7356]

I would love to be able to meet you some day on campus. I work as an electrician with facilities. Keep up the good work. I've been involved with the LDS Arp meetings for years and it's been some of the best time spent.

[@danielwade7.62x51]

Brother halverson thank you for the lesson as always , the spirit is abundant , why im commenting is that my cpysin and close friend is the bishop in our ward and he comes by my house to talk and last week we had the same exaxt discussion about emotion and anger . We talked about the same verses as well and came to the same conclusion. IM amazed that this waa in this weeks video . God be with you my brother

[@aliciamilne2314]

I love the examples you give about … Confirmation bias and wanting to get a yes answer and such but it’s the spirit because we don’t always get the answer we want and to make ourselves feel it at will:) Thank you for helping us have a more clear and articulated voice for the things we’re trying to convey to others spiritual things in earthly words ❤ I love every time you script things like that!

[@beckywright7906]

I always get some gem to live by from your lessons, I appreciate you. ❤

[@pinecone7562]

About 7:19 you mentioned a man saying that for most people, missionaries are as close to Jesus as anyone will ever meet" or something, I thought that! I LOVE the missionaries because talking with them, their demeanor is like a bright shining aura almost, I mean , it's kind of like talking to Jesus Christ. Missionaries are doing the most important work, it's God's work

[@Melybelle]

So crazy that you talked about the movie, “Inside out”! My husband has used this movie to explain to me how sadness does have a place at times. I’m like you! My husband tells me that I am “Joy” from the movie. But that I need to recognize that not all people are like me. Most really do have moments (or more) of sadness, and that’s ok! I tend to lean towards “Happiness is the object and design of our existence”, and happiness seems to come easy to me. My Mother is always happy, and I love her joyful disposition. However, I suppose that sadness actually does have a place in our lives.❤❤

[@rebeccaeveritt4828]

Something about the SHIELD being made of faith... it's the only item listed that can be used to protect others. The FAITH of mothers, fathers, children, siblings, aunts, uncle, etc. can shield their loved ones as they are working to build or rebuild their own armor.

[@aaronmcdonald9469]

1:50:00 thank you Jared the shield of faith is worth another look. So many of these scriptures I have heard and read many times! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!

[@dawndowling9916]

Your videos and words are a blessing to me. Thank you Bro Hal !!!!

[@noskalborg723]

Thank you again. So much good material here.

[@Ladyozion]

Thank you Bro Halverson, I have been listening, watching, praying and studying with you for a long time. I was prompted to subscribe even though I am not happy that google knows. Let me relate an experience I had. While sleeping I dream/experience where I was sitting in a chair and dared Satan that there was nothing he could do to shake my faith. I was physically attacked struggling for breath. I prayed for help in the name of Jesus Christ. Immediately I was released and I could see an army all in white coming to rescue me. When I then woke my husband he could see the handprints around my neck which lasted several days. We both know staying close to our Heavenly Father and reaching out for help will come. I personally do not plan to do a challenge like that again but knowledge that help is only a prayer away helps. Hope this comment helps whoever needs it. I testify it is true in the name of Jesus Christ amen.

[@janjones4550]

Wow! What an experience!!! I've had my own battles with him and know experientially, just how real he is and his power. But I've also experienced the healing, formalizing strengthening and loving power of the Savior and there is just no comparison!!!!

[@janjones4550]

That was fortalizing power...

[@Ladyozion]

Yes I have experienced other times, been saved and healed. 🥰🤗

[@davidspjut9365]

If we keep our covenants…our under garments are the shield of faith…fireproof😇👍

[@disciplesofjesuschrist2026]

Now "faith" is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1 The substance is not the garment, the substance "of things", and "evidence of "things" not seen is the witness of the Holy Ghost that gives the assurance and protection as a fire , both as cleansing power and an encircling protecting power, the garment is the token of the faith. Although mentioned as a shield and a protector, only in the respect that it brings to the mind the covenant and promise attached to those who are worthy for there be many who have deceased wearing garments who are both worthy and unworthy but to those who have been worthy receive the greater reward.

[@NovaM.Warren-um1ni]

Having to use my sister's phone and it's been a new trying things out week, but I don't really mind as long as I can continue to pray to God and his guidance and what he wants me to do each day ❤️ Thank you for sharing your insights and family stories and teaching stories. I love helping others with all the different classes in our Church and just giving them different things,if one can't use it they will give what ever to other classes ❤️ I believe as we go through things we have trials, some pains and other times really get books and Rose Bushes,or the things you really need. Having people come into your life for a while, seasons,or you stay in touch with them forever.❤️💌 My experience with our Church is we continue to learn, grow in knowledge.Some are new members,born in the church families long lines. And I love the oneness of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later -day Saints Had people tell me since I have come to understand the whole truth, I will never be able to go anywhere else because I'm home now. Prayers for you and your family 💕🙏

[@sisterdube6235]

YOU OPEN MY EYES TO UNDERSTANDING I GAIN SO MUCH FROM YOU IHOPE I CAN HAVE THE GUTS TOSHARE IT WITH OTHERS

[@dinocollins720]

Noah’s “pitch” = covering similar to “Kaphar” “enduo” “to cover” all references to Christ’s atonement which covers us. Noah pitched the ark inside and out Christ’s atonement covers us and fills us inside and out!

[@josiesyammach5064]

I am so grateful for your discourses on the scripture every week. You have given such understanding. I am wondering if you teach a class on balancing truth or honesty with Love. I seem to have a hard time so now I just love my children and pray one day the can see the truth of the gospel. Thank you

[@ilovemybrats2]

01:03:33 - 01:04:11 Wow. Never thought of it that way. It clarified a bit more for me how the Atonement works. How His suffering can buy US forgiveness. Because the Father cannot deny His Son’s righteous request on our behalf. Genius. It makes more sense now!

[@christiantesado4601]

Reprenting Filipino saint here from Philippines living in Australia. Thank you Bro Hal for your faithfulness and love of our Heavenly Father and our Saviour Jesus Christ. 🙏 ❤

[@cherirock5571]

In thinking about honoring parents who are not really worthy of our honor...one way we can honor them is by being the best we can be so that when others see our actions they will think that our parents must have been great and noble and to never do anything which will bring our parents any dishonor or give our parents a bad name.

[@ChrisPadillaAZ]

I guess it depends how we define honor. I think I could honor my parent but not honor any unrighteousness decisions.

[@annemcevoy930]

Hello from northern British Columbia ,Canada. Thank you for helping me to understand the Scriptures. I appreciate your insights and background info. May God bless you and your family.

[@desireeclark1503]

Thank you.

[@LynetteJonesLDS]

Yes There is a place for anger. If we understand that frustration is the first level of anger and If we see level 10 Anger, at the insane level of The Hulk, as the highest level, then can we say there are a times and places for anger? If we take a page from Traditional Chinese Medicine, anger is the emotion or energy of the Wood element. The purpose of the Wood element is motivation through inspiration. It is the work of the Holy Ghost. When we do like Jesus Christ, and find a way to use this frustration energy to cleanse the temple of our body without doing harm, so that no charge can be brought against us, then we can fuel the fire that removes the old ways, burning them in joy and hope for a greater day, a better life, a life we aspire for. And we can also use that Wood to light a Fire that inspires others to also live by faith.

[@AlanJones-cu1nw]

1:14:25 Stand is an interesting symbol in this case because standing is the epitome of proving contraries. Each muscle in our toes and feet all the way up to the base of the skull have to in constant tension with its opposite muscle in order to remain upright. If you want to show an example try standing on one foot and you can feel the muscles constantly flexing and relaxing to keep up upright.

[@ChrisPadillaAZ]

It makes me chuckle every time bro Hal’s mic picks up a digestion gurgle.

[@novawarren5089]

True with different types of faith My only concern is with some family members that won't listen to the Missionaries, or me. Not even a little talk to share with one another things that we can find in common and things that we see different in each church are faith. Sad because I have so many different things to share... 22:45

[@marymassey9398]

Your necktie is very appropriate for October, Breast Cancer Support Month

[@krisallen420]

So think celestial... helmet of salvation

[@tanyaknudsen4694]

Jared, would you mind doing a series of videos called proving the contrary? I would love to have a reference for people who ask is God real? did Jesus resurrect? every time you have a section in your video where you are proving a contrary, can you clip that and give it a title and put it in a playlist? It would be an incredible resource to be able to pull up those videos when needed. it is an amazing concept, and it would help with determining truth instead of going along with social assumptions.

[@janjones4550]

What a great idea!!!!

[@leswalker2639]

In chapter 4 verse 13 your friend mentioned the word ( until ) in the verse. The verse is right ( until ) all these things happen and they are not fulfilled yet. (Until) will be fulfilled when we leave this world or (until) the coming of Christ.( Until ) Christ Reigns for a Thousand Years.. what your friend was trying to teach you is a way to manipulate words in the scriptures and that's what some preachers do. Making a word twist and turn upside down from left to right and see if we can make another definition of that word.

[@leswalker2639]

Anchor is no good however you look at it and this emotion does not need to enter your mind. Anger destroys and kills a person mentally or physically. Jesus was not angry, just making a point with a forceful attitude. A forceful attitude is not hard because you're in control at all times even having the spirit with you. The spirit will help direct your words even the tone of your words and expressions. When you have the spirit with you, you are not angry at all. The spirit can never mixed with anger. It's just like pouring oil in a glass of water, it has to separate itself from the other. You will lose the spirit if you get angry or mad even your way to handle things properly. Like Jared said before, even Christ. Anger invites the unworthy intent in and you can't always control evil. Anger harms children all the time one way or the other.😩😖😳🙏prayers & thankness can get rid of anger😊you begin to look at things differently.

[@annehelsdingen1963]

I have come up with a new phrase. I don't like the "happy wife, happy life" saying. I choose to say "happy spouse, happy house."

[@janjones4550]

That's cute and goes both ways!

[@rebeccahilton245]

34:30 you’re discussing the contrary between Law and Love… both seem to try to lead to an end result of peace through different means… so is there a contrary to Peace? Or is it like Charity?

[@lavonbroderick801]

Hey Jared: Is there a way I can contact you?

[@AgnesCongdon-xk8hr]

1:34 Honoring Parents 1 to honor righteous parents learn to do well, think to do and do what is right IN JESUS CHRIST. 2 to honor unrighteous parents learn to do well, think to do and do what is right IN JESUS CHRIST. 3 to honor HEAVENLY PARENTS learn to do well, think to do and do what is right IN JESUS CHRIST. ST JOHN 1:1-3 IN THE BEGINNING [JESUS CHRIST] was the WORD [the Holy Spirit] and the Word [the Holy Spirit] was with God, [the Father and mother] and the Word was God. [ONE GOD the Holy Spirit IN Jesus Christ with Heavenly Parents.] 2 The same was in the beginning with God. [Heavenly Parents and Jesus Christ with the One God the Holy Spirit.] 3 All things [pertaining to IN JESUS CHRIST] were made by him; [JESUS CHRIST within and with the Holy Spirit] and without him [Jesus Christ IN] was not any thing made that was made. [By and of Holy Spirit matter and energy without Christ and Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother.] 4 Honoring Parents to honor HEAVENLY PARENTS, be and become honorable parents by learning to do well, think to do and do what is right IN JESUS CHRIST.

[@paraleafurniss751]

I was scared that God may anger to me because I became overly angry when I found out that my sons best friends step father sexually assaulted my son I was so angry I could have taken steps to hell and killed this man and probably would have but my husband stopped me in the moment I went to the police station instead at 2 am and filed a police report he ended up with a life sentence and a record forever. He only served 3 years of his life sentence. And I might even have to stop myself today if he where to step in front of my moving vehicle. A mother I think has a right to hold the grudge against the evilest of people the ones who hurt her children the children that God in trusted her to protect and love. I know God will forgive whom he will forgive and forgiveness is for me to give but that anger is almost certainly not something this human is capable of only God has that ability to forgive if he even he would forgive. So if hurting his child in such a horrible way is something not forgivable by God then why would God ask me his I imperfect daughter to something not even he is going to do.????