Come Follow Me (Insights into Alma 36-38, July 20-26)

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[@terivaughn2575]

As I re-read the Book of Mormon again, I feel so empowered by your words. This has been soooo awesome as you have shared so much wisdom shared from Alma’s counsels to his son. Deep Appreciation ♥️

[@heiditarver446]

I look forward each week to your lessons. You should know that this seemingly "small and simple" step I took to watch the first lesson you both teach from Come Follow Me has indeed deepened my understanding and love of the Book of Mormon. I thank you so much for your time and insights each week. How blessed I have been by your selfless sacrifice in helping me and countless others better understand this miraculous book and how it applies to our everyday lives. God bless you both.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you Heidi for your time and enthusiasm!

[@danite620]

I love being taught and learning from teachers so knowledgeable. There is nothing I love more than studying the Book Of Mormon. The opportunity of being taught by brother Welsh is a real blessing .

[@lauraparkes6591]

I remember hearing about this years ago probably from a talk. But I had forgotten. I literally long to hear these messages each week. My soul is being enlarged, I feel it, so it is real. Bless all of you at Come Follow Me. The mercy’s of the Lord are great. Tears of joy accompany this message.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

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[@noneyobusiness6582]

I dont have anyone to do these scripture study with and so watching, listening to and studying with you has been very beneficial to giving me more insite into the scriptures then I would have had other wise doing it on my own. Thank you so much. In a time that we are unable to attend church I really need this in my life. My husband left me last march and so that has been a very hard blow in my life. These scripture study's seem to be just what I need to give me some stability in my spiritual growth at this time. Thank you.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Many blessings to you! Thank you for making time to share your tender story with us!

[@eunapineda2316]

Thank you Dr. Griffin. I listen to your lesson each week several times. I love how you bring your lesson always centered on Christ and your testimony brings tears to my eyes.

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You are appreciated!

[@Victoria14357]

As I look back on my conversion to the restored gospel, I am amazed at the simple and small things/means that were placed before me that lead to my conversion and baptism. A Joseph Smith pamphlet that was given to my sister-in-law (non-member) who happened to be staying the night with us, a weekend visit with my wife's grandmother (convert) who shared some basic tenets of belief she held regarding Joseph Smith, the 3 degrees of glory in Heaven, and the preexistence. Those and other small and simple things lead my wife and I to get baptized back in 1989 and we have never looked back since. What beautiful and amazing and merciful things Heavenly Father provides for His children.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Wow, what an awesome story!!

[@rubibueno7775]

Thanks for the lesson. I really appreciate the effort to share this with us. These chapters are great.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Glad you loved it!

[@laurarencher1430]

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[@trinanishitani8609]

As someone who has had a huge change in my life because of "small and simple" things , I was so moved again by your beautiful lesson and testimony. Thank you for teaching me each week and increasing my testimony and trust in the Lord. I am so thankful I found your site to help me learn and understand the Book of Mormon for the first time in my life. Your weekly lessons are one of the "small and simple" things that assisting me in growing in the gospel after and 35 year absence. Thank you and my the Lord bless both of you and your families.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We love hearing stories like this! We love to know the difference that the gospel and the Book of Mormon have in people's lives!

[@kensrobertson]

While serving a mission for the Church in the late eighties I had a companion who told me an amazing story about how chiasmus converted him to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. We were serving in the Canada, Montreal mission which was French speaking and he was from France. He was also a Jew. His father was a Rabbi and he had been in training to follow in his father’s footsteps, so his conversion to another faith resulted in his expulsion from all family ties. Considering the price he paid, I think his testimony bears significant weight. He told me that he had spent three years in Jerusalem at the finest rabbinical schools learning to become a Rabbi. In the course of their studies he had read in depth the canonical books of all the major world religions. He was back home working in his father’s synagogue when two Mormon missionaries knocked on the door of the synagogue. During their conversation he was introduced to the Book of Mormon, so he saw this as a chance to really show these missionaries a thing or two. He asked to have a copy to read, with the intent to apply the critical analysis to it that he was taught to do with those “sacred” texts he studied at Rabbinical school in Jerusalem. Well, the more he read of the Book of Mormon, the more he became convinced it had to have been written by a Jew! The style of writing so closely mirrored ancient Hebrew literary styles. (Chiasmic pun :-) He then showed me several places were chiasmus was clearly used and how it was a regular theme throughout the book. It is interesting to think about how unique every conversion to the restored gospel is. The Spirit knows our hearts and what moves us, and something of this nature, the literary structure of the Book of Mormon that I would never even have noticed, was just the right incentive to get my companion’s attention in order for him to seriously consider the book. To think that God has accounted for all such possibilities in the coming forth of the Book of Mormon is just astounding!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

What an awesome story!

[@cynthiashores57]

Wow, gives you chills up and down your spine! I wonder how many Christians UNDERSTAND and know about this style of writing used anciently? If they did know, they might accept the Book of Mormon as scripture. Very interesting and good to know.

[@kathyhimle814]

Thanks for sharing this! It was the icing on the cake for this lesson!

[@diadane85]

Wow!

[@mjwells100]

THANK YOU for sharing this truly inspiring story!!

[@lindacrawford7904]

Jack Welch ROCK STAR!!!!!!! This guy...where would we be in 2020 without his pioneering work in church scholarship? I have seen multiple presentations by professors and instructors I admire and enjoy - Jack Welch enters the room, and these scholars, eminent and intelligent and entertaining presenters in their own right, are transformed by his presence. The rapport and obvious respect and adoration they have for this mentor and friend of theirs...it's precious to see, every time.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Jack is a scholar and a gentleman!

[@catherinebundy9334]

Your lessons are my liahona. Thank you so much!

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You are welcome!

[@evaemswiler8264]

I have seen that since I have really trusted in the Lord! I have given mire time to His scriptures. I actually love the the scriptures! Can't get enough! Thanks to listening to Come Follow Me! And Unshaken. Trying to get my oldest son! Not sure he is quite ready! God is in this He will help me! I have great faith!!! Thank you!!

[@carolynkeiser7082]

Thank you. I read The Book of Mormon over & over again as so many members do & an greatful your Book of Mormon lessons are still here along with The Doctrine & Covenants lessons. Thank you again.

[@lanajohnson2424]

Thank you for blessing my life .

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You are most welcome.

[@jeannedeshazer-ellsworth9995]

"Bridle all your passions" was an important part for me. I am a person who gets very passionate about my interests. It is partly due to ADHD, which I've always dealt with. But having this scripture in my head and heart can help keep me centered.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Great insights and perspective, thank you for sharing!

[@brogancasbon664]

Taylor and Tyler, I love ALL your lessons, but oh, Tyler, today I loved your knowledge, your tenderness, your love, your humility and your spirit in teaching about alma the Younger's words to Shiblon. Thank you with all my heart.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You are most welcome!

[@CindiTrunkDeseretAcademy]

As a 30+ year veteran CES teacher, I have never understood why a big deal was made about the poetic forms found in scripture, especially chiamus. I am so grateful for these two videos this week because of the comprehension I attained. I was even able to get additional insights into how this is the language of our God - even the Plan of Salvation is a chiasmus. Thank you so much for the hard work all of you do to bring this information to us.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Fabulous note, thank you!

[@sherbearmomsanderson5444]

Your lessons are amazing and have helped with the direction I needed to go for deeper study, even Isaiah! Thank you for your prep time and wish I could sit in your classrooms. My dad taught religion at BYU for 40 years and you teach a lot like my pa, he was voted professor the year. Thank you for brining be back to where I need to be.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks for the kind words. What is your father's name?

[@mikeballou7598]

All three of you did well with this one. Learned a lot on this one, including chiasmus and about "wisdom teaching/learning". Many thanks.

[@stevendoyel]

17:47 That illustration of Alma 36 is so amazing! I love the poetic nature of these scriptures, and how they enhance my study of these scriptures.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We agree!

[@jericalder]

Thank you for another outstanding lesson. You add so much insight into the Book of Mormon. We look forward every week to your lessons.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you Jeri for watching!

[@lanajohnson2424]

Wow! Thank you for this deeply inspiring insight!!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We sure appreciate you, Lana!

[@nettajar1938]

I didn't just "liked" this lesson, I loved it. It opened my spiritual eyes to so many things. Yes, God does work in small and simple things. Heavenly Father knows me so well . . . He has directed me to do certain things that I would not have ever done. Similar to your job situation. Marrying my husband, joining the church, having children (my second child was, what I would consider, a miracle to an answer of a prayer), jobs, people that were brought into my life, the fact that I had cancer when I did, and so many other situations. Thank you for bringing this "small and simple" things to my mind. I have been truly blessed.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

What a beautiful note, thank you!

[@Julie-cj6uv]

Another wonderful lesson! I learn so much watching these. It is really making me examine how I study the Book of Mormon. Thank you both!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You are welcome!

[@dianebilyeu831]

very sweet spirit to live the true gospel in our lives..to learn more wisdom

[@jennireeves2320]

We love these “Insights”...so grateful, they are inspiring, informative and thought provoking. I have taught about Chiasmus and John Welch for many years ....today we got to meet him. This was amazing! Thank you so much for it all!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks for this encouraging note.

[@nefertariariki4936]

Thanks for explaining chiasmus and its significance regarding the BoM, what a nugget of knowledge!! We really appreciate all your teachings even the “small and simple things” 👍👍

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You are welcome! BTW, did you know that the name Nephi may be a variant of your name Nefertari (and Nefertiti)? :)

[@mamapenguin101]

The very best in all you’ve put out! Thank you so very much! I will return to watch this one again! 💙

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you!

[@BTNH_NiNJA]

I was today years old when I found out about ‘Chiasmus’ so thank you for this powerful insight Brother Welch 😌 Another awesome video!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

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[@helenstewart5053]

I just always feel so blessed to hear your presentations on the Book of Mormon. Thank you so much for all the insights and thoughtful comments. You brethren are a great blessing to all of us.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you Helen!

[@aracelybarrerasierra5724]

This lesson was so special! Today, I have learned what it means to be wise. Thank you!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We sure do appreciate you!

[@michaelwilkin2806]

Jack Welch, a humble man, thank you!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

And a great scholar.

[@michaelwilkin2806]

@@taylorhalverson3052 thanks for your reply. My wife and I had the opportunity to visit the Brush Museum about 12 years ago, before we went I emailed Brother Welch and asked was there anything he'd recomend seeing on our visit, he sent a comprehensive list of lds and temple related artifacts which we were very grateful to of seen! Looking forward to your next lesson ☀️

[@dellacoombs4846]

Thank you for another wonderful lesson?! I love Alma the Younger so much. I pray every single day for my wayward son to come back to the gospel. Last week’s lesson gave me so much hope because he has been taught and I know that tiny seed has been planted in his heart. Thanks for all you brothers do.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We love your faith and goodness!

[@karenrasmussen4916]

Thank you for bringing the scriptures to life and likening them to our day and time! You are a wonderful teacher.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We are pleased to know that these resources help you!

[@julievanwauwe]

Thank you for inviting br. Welsh and would like to thank him for his extensive presentation. For me, reading in chiasm is so much clearer because it excludes everything that the goal would miss if you read a part. Well, my dear prophet Joseph Smith could never have found this writing style by himself. Yes, when our H.Father wants to protect you or to steer you in a certain direction, He clearly does that. That's how He put words in my mouth that I never thought I'd ever have to say this. My life then resolutely took a different turn because He had so decided . I know He love me and us of cause!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Beautiful note, Julie.

[@beamblake]

Powerful discussion on this specific Scripture Block. Wow, what a treat to hear Jack Welch discuss in detail Chiastic writing with Alma 36 as the backdrop. After hearing him in this broadcast, I went back and re-read Earl Wunderli's article on "Critique of Alma 36 as an extended Chiasm." For me, the SIGNIFICANT detail that Mr. Wunderli's critique missed was "The Message" of centering around Jesus Christ at the Turning Point or Crossing. Jack Welch emphasized this very well, especially in the podcast. One other point that MAY be relevant from Chapter 38 with Corianton, one of the First problems leading up to his immoral behavior was PRIDE. I think PRIDE is a denial of the FALL and the NEED for the ATONEMENT or our DEPENDENCY on CHRIST. Corianton and some of today's youth can realize that in vs.12, Satan is the King of Idleness, BUT he is NEVER Idle !! Thank you T&T Brothers.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You've nailed it Blake!

[@r.t.matila7647]

Thank you again brethren! Excellent as usual! Brother Welsh, really has been an instrumental pioneer in discovering Chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. It is significant for the church, since it adds evidence that the Book of Mormon is true, and Joseph Smith could not have made up this ancient Hebrew form of poetry. I remember watching that wonderful video on how the revelation came to Brother Welsh, and how this discovery would be his "life's work" so humbling and inspiring. Thank you brethren and thank you Brother Welsh!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you for this kind note!

[@gerrimemata3034]

This deepens my understanding. I always wait for your videos weekly. Keep helping us through technology. :)

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We plan to!

[@gerrimemata3034]

@@taylorhalverson3052 and this improves our "Come Follow Me" program. That with your efforts.

[@robertkay174]

Both my wife and Ii sit here with tears streaming from our eyes. Thank you for opening them to greater wisdom and knowledge.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Beautiful to hear this, Robert!

[@ronaldrmo8870]

You guys are great. I first heard of the term "Chiasmus" on my mission from my Mission President in 2004 @Nigeria Enugu Mission. I did not even know the purpose of it till you guys elaborated on it. It is very clear to me now than before. Thanks, Taylor, Tyler, and Jack!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You are welcome Ronald!!

[@chuanqizhu1549]

I love the way you describe small and simple things that bring about great things! Thanks so much!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks for spending time with us!

[@Linda-dr7vp]

I really appreciate your lessons. They seem to get better and better. Maybe it is my spirit is more open to receive. Thank you for having Jack Welch share his knowledge in this lesson.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We were excited to make this one!

[@esmeraldamaldonado5862]

I totally enjoyed this lesson. The amount of small and simple things mentioned had a big impact in my mind and heart. Thank you !

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We sure appreciate your regularly engagement with these videos.

[@annettetalks5153]

Thank you Tyler and Taylor, for all your hard work! Your lessons always bring me greater understanding and inspiration!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We love the gospel!

[@madelinebruchez8202]

Yet again, another wonderfully detailed lesson. You guys rock! Your videos give me those extra nuggets I didn’t see before. Gracias!!!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks for watching!

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[@terrywalhood8184]

The Book of Mormon continues to be revealed as the word of God revealed for our day. Thank you for your efforts in presenting these lesson, these Gems for continuous study. Bless you all. ALMA 37:6

[@kathlynthatcher1681]

Yes thank

[@farrahtuafono6041]

I thank God for the work that you do. I benefit from it a lot!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you Farrah!

[@clairebearangelwhiteparfit129]

Thank you 😊 so much for this. Much love to all.

[@tatsianapustavoit3107]

This is so wonderful! Thank you for bringing the author of the discovery on the video!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You bet!

[@stephensimkovits5725]

I am so grateful to have been introduced to Jack Welch. What a humble giant of a man! Thank you, both.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

A true scholar and a gentleman.

[@smarkl54bbin]

All of this was awesome there so much I need to remember even though I have been born & raised in the covenenant. I love how Alma emphasized the small & little things which will lead to greater principals. I am grateful how Alma the Younger counseled Shiblon to bridle all his passions (exercise restraint) in all things) too frequently we can become overzealous in various things that are important to us & we need to moderate our enthusiasm so that we don't offend others.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Excellent insights!

[@aleenholt3939]

That was a wonderful lesson. I like to carefully read the chapters before I listen to your thoughts and see what I found that you bring up. Thank you.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We love to see this type of learning!

[@gregbergesen2365]

Guys.... one thing that I really feel the of the Spirit.... is as you close... bearing your testimonies..... just solidifies the power of the spirit on these doctrinal instruction.... Thank you for all you do💙💙💙💙💙

[@taylorhalverson3052]

The scriptures and the love of God are amazing!

[@ScottsChristmasChannel]

Brother Welch mentions that if we humble ourselves, the Lord will make these things available (greater insight to the Book of Mormon) to help others, IF He can trust us (time mark 28:05). I have come to learn that Trust is one of the greatest purposes we have in mortality. Can Heavenly Father trust us enough to share with us the glory & power He possesses. Thank You for the great presentations, often very insightful, revealing ideas & truths I was not aware of!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Amen to this statement!

[@beoneB1]

As we were watching this lesson today (July 19th) my wife noticed that Alma 37 verse 6 is Chiastic :) Suppose foolishness in me Small and simple things Great things Small things Confound the wise

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Awesome discovery!

[@bisonuberti]

Thank you for the wonderful lesson.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

As always you are welcome!

[@vickiheath6133]

This was a very insightful lesson. Thank you for your commitment to teaching.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks for the support!

[@Mickk52]

Thank you so much! My family and I watch every one of your videos and have been blessed! Thank you.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We love to know that this a blessing

[@PapaKryptoss]

I always heard people long ago talk to me about the but I always ignored it. After hearing this man talk of what he was given as a gift has made me read it (The Book of Mormon) even more intensely. Thank you so much. Peace

[@taylorhalverson3052]

The Book of Mormon is a real gift!

[@taijijules6071]

After many years of reading and studying the articles of Jack Welch, I am thrilled to be able to listen to him teach about Chiasmus. Thanks so much!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Yes!

[@taniaborlot3400]

Thanks a lot for another powerful lesson. The first time I got to know about chiasmus was in my first area of my mission in Chbicago when a brother from our ward said that he read The Book of Mormon because of this special literary way that was used. I could understand it better today. Thanks again. Fantastic.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Agreed, amazing insights about chiasmus.

[@simsfairytales9589]

Learned so much. Thank you for taking the time to share your great knowledge and experiences with us.

[@bonnie3962]

Thank you. I learn so much from your videos. Such a blessing.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

And you are a blessing!

[@lymansite]

We have watching your "Come Follow Me" presentations since we have been confined at home this year. We have greatly appreciated the insights you give in your discussions of the week's readings. In our study, we watch your video and some of the KnoWhy's, I read a section in the Book of Mormon in the Grant Hardy formatted of the Book of Mormon or the Scripture Plus version with its sections, my wife will then read commentary for her The Book of Mormon Study Guide, and then we will discuss what we have just read. A few weeks ago we found your John Welch's notes at Book of Mormon Central. I have loved his notes to give additional insights. I loved your having John Welch there to talk about Chiasmus in Alma 36 and the Book of Mormon. This past December, when I knew we were going to reading the Book of Mormon this year, we were at Deseret Book and I saw Grant Hardy's Maxwell Institute Study Edition of The Book of Mormon. I told my wife I need a copy of it. It had the things that I had been looking for in a format for the Book of Mormon for over 40 years. (Your Book of Mormon Central version has many of these same features,) 1. Written in paragraphs 2. Sections with section headings to let us know what we will be reading in the next section 3. The poetry formatted as prose 4. Original chapters as in the 1830 edition. Additional things I wish it had: 1, All of the chiasmus formatted with indentations (Like you showed today.) (Can you do this with your electronic Book of Mormon Central edition?) 2. Printed on scripture paper with a nice binding. Thanks for all you have been doing for us.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Find the chiasmus here from Donald Parry: scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1060&context=mi. Free electronic download

[@kalanikanahele322]

Thank you for giving me insight to Chiasmus...I never heard that term used before and when studying the Come Follow Me and I saw that word in the lesson, I didn't know what it meant or why it was there. Now with you explaining this concept and as I reread Alma 36-38, it all makes sense. You have opened my eyes to more understanding and knowledge to the Book of Mormon. I am forever grateful.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You are most welcome, thank your for letting us know this helped increase your love and knowledge of the Book of Mormon

[@johnqpratt8278]

this amazing. im a total ancients fanatic Hue Nibley is one of my first teachers and it reminds me of his type of material

[@taylorhalverson3052]

:) glad you loved this.

[@debbiewilliams7570]

You guys are such a blessing in helping me with studying the Book of Mormon 🥰

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We love the gospel!

[@carolynkeiser7082]

I have been impressed with the memory of Alma and others in the Book of Mormon. For example after hearing Abinadi, Alma writes down evidently from memory what Abinadi said. Alma then uses what he wrote to teach others. It seems that since they had an oral tradition, part of the reason they organized their comunications as they did was to help people remember what you said. The history of people in cultures like that were often past down orally from one generation to the next. But it's also enfisized, in The Book of Mormon how important it was to have a written record. I have wonder how well I would have done if I had had to write down every thing Abinadi had said, I'm glad it was Alma & not me, who was given that task. Thank you for this wonderful lesson. I learn so much from your lessons. It was wonderful to learn from your guest today. I'm greatful for Book of Mormon Central. 💒

[@petermccracken2247]

THANK-YOU !! Another great lesson, that open's the mind to better understanding the Gospel !!! Keep up the great job that both of you do !!!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We'll use this as encouragement to continue forward!

[@oelmamamaaikemaerki3714]

The word repentence in German is ‘ turn around’ . Soo good. Thank you for these wonderful lessons & insights. As a busy mom of 4 small children, its a huge possibility for me to enjoydiving into the scriptures a bit deeper while doing my day to day tasks.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

What a great insight! Thank you for sharing.

[@priscillahemby4777]

Brother Griffin, you probably don't remember me, but I remember you. I was one of your students at Box Elder High School, and I am SOOOOOO happy to have found this channel. It was in fact by something small and simple that my husband came across it, and I have enjoyed watching immensely. It's been pretty amazing to be able to be a "student" again and learn in a way that I haven't had the opportunity of learning in a long time. It gives me a different perspective and a better way of letting the spirit wash over me and teach me deeper and more profound gospel principles. Thank you so much, you and Taylor are amazing and I look forward to everything to come.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you Priscilla. I just sent your note to Tyler to make sure he sees it!

[@easypay24]

Thank you for the great work. Week after week i am amazed at what the two of you bring too our ears. ZOT NOT ZOT and the Domino effect brilliant so informative. This week still trying to understand Chiasmus and how one can see this in a writing but will listen again to the video to get better clarity.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

here's a few more writings that might help: knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/how-was-chiasmus-discovered-in-the-book-of-mormon; knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/why-is-the-presence-of-chiasmus-in-the-book-of-mormon-significant

[@lolagullett5408]

Never heard of Chiasmus til now, Thank you, Jack Welch, for taking you time to explaining Chiasmus good to know and also Thank you so much Tyler and Taylor brilliant teaching love it

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks Lola!

[@howefamily1984]

We listen every week to your excellent insights. Thank you for another amazing lesson. So many great details for us to ponder on here in Potter County, PA.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Ah, I love the unexpected beauty of Pennsylvania. Did you know that US 6 passes by my house only a few miles from here? We almost live on the same road!

[@michaelyobs4448]

I'm so grateful to have found your channel. Thank you for this lesson.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We are glad you found us!

[@rogeriosantana9918]

Hi, I'm brazilian and I've figured Tyler and Taylor in order to improve my English skills. But, just " small and simple thing" brought to pass so many blessings. I really feel the Spirit watching the videos and making notes from your insights. I shared it with my 16 years old daughter, and she started watching too. It's been more than improve my skills in another language, It's enlarged my knowledge, my vision and strenghten my Faith and testimony in Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Thank you all!!!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

muitas bênçãos para você por sua fé e esforços para aprender o evangelho e melhorar o inglês!

[@richardbutler9369]

another amazing lesson, I am learning so much, and I will look and ponder the words in the book of Morman more closely, loved leaning about Chiasmus, Thank you so much.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

That is the hope! Glad to see that these resources expand our understanding.

[@amythorne6025]

This message was very interesting! Thanks for having your guest.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Jack Welch is one of the great ones on the earth!

[@karrolcorey2537]

Your audience might be interested in an out-of-print book that is now online, "The Book of Mormon Text Reformatted according to Parallelistic Patterns" by Donald W Parry. Would you consider posting a link to it? I have a copy I often refer to. I read an article by Jack Welch in the early 70's about chiasmus in the Improvement Era or another publication. Knowing about it has influenced my study so much over the years. Thanks for always emphasizing what is most important and for your powerful testimonies.

[@karrolcorey2537]

The online version in Scholar's Archive at BYU is called, "Poetic Parallelisms in the Book of Mormon".

[@taylorhalverson3052]

You can buy a copy here: www.amazon.com/Mormon-reformatted-according-parallelistic-patterns/dp/B001JMKB70. or get a free copy here: scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1060&context=mi

[@marleeriggin996]

I appreciate the diagramming of Chiasmus. I had learned about this maybe 20 years ago in a Gospel Doctrine class. The visual of the block is text, then highlighting the repeated words and assembling them in order, was visually stimulating.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gingerwilliams6249]

Thank you, thank you for this lesson. I needed to hear this one because of things I am struggling with in my career. Not sure where Heavenly Father wants me to be. I love my job & I want to manage a Department someday but I feel like I am stuck. Thank you again.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

The Lord knows and loves you!

[@Nolan-ow3wf]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Tonight before watching this video, when I started my scripture reading had this impression, why am I reading the book of Mormon? The thought came to mind, I want to draw close to God, I want to learn truth. Because I have this idea that I have to read it daily a check box to tick off. I'm missing the purpose and reason because the real need isn't internalized. There is power in the Book of Mormon when our intent for reading it is internalized thus the natural approach is a serious study of it. As Alma has said ye shall reap the rewards of your faith, and your diligence, and patience, and long-suffering through discovering the Lord through the Book of Mormon.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you for sharing this heart-warming note!

[@maceciliagarcia2949]

once again and again i learn so much from your way of explaining thank you ever so much hope you be well and happy and healthy

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you!

[@dianebilyeu831]

awsome great message jack Welch

[@darylwatson947]

These three chapters are amongst my favourites from the entire Book of Mormon. I am reminded of my father's conversion story in 1961 here in Scotland. His many years of faithful service through a multitude of small and simple things. I'll never forget his regular, patient words of wisdom and counsel to me throughout my life - just like Alma to his sons. There is lots of powerful counsel in those chapters for all of us to live by today. Thanks again!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

What a great story, Daryl!

[@aracelybarrerasierra5724]

Dear brethern You have wisdom and revelation!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

The wisdom and revelation is in God and his word!

[@arisdmaster]

Again thank you for this lesson, its my first time to hear about chiasmus, i hope i could learn more of it.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Lots of great resources here: chiasmusresources.org/

[@diadane85]

I remember watching that seven part series through BYU called Messiah behold the Lamb of God, and brother Welch talked in that series of videos as well, and that subject of chiasmus came up in that as well, such a beautifully done series about the Savior as well as just awesome music!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks for sharing this reminder!

[@suzannebrown5851]

Exceptional lesson! Loved that Professor Welch could join you for it.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

He's the best!

[@milsteven03]

As always! Wonderful lesson brothers i felt the spirit strong. Thank you! Shared your lessons in our page and group in the Philippines! God bless!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thank you for watching! mahal natin ang ating mga kaibigan sa pilipinas

[@jeffreya.faulkner8367]

Smack dab in the middle of the Book of Mormon (pages 265-266) is the answer to the geography question. The symmetry of the region's geography is evident there.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

We did an internal map video related to those verses here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioCTZK2np6-lqLs

[@cascaderifles81]

Masterful video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@marleeriggin996]

My husband urged me to share with you the time I read the Book of Mormon backwards from the bottom of the chapters to the top. It was still a cohesive read and I think the Chiasmus passages preserve meaning forward or backward.

[@cathybarlow3206]

I did that one time and the perspective was amazing...thanks for shring this

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Cool idea.

[@venusreyes8863]

Thank you so much!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Yes!

[@omacookie]

Thank you! This lesson was so great!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Glad to hear this!

[@ilovemybrats2]

33:00 I loved that story. Small maybe to others, but huge for your life.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Thanks Janet!

[@Posie1970]

Yet another confirmation that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon... he didn't write the books or make this up. Thank you!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Amen!

[@momomom81]

I agree, this is further evidence that its true! I wouldn’t expect that Joseph with his 4th grade education could know about ancient Hebrew poetry;). By the way, I think we’ve started to say the word ‘revealed’ instead of ‘translated’. Because Father gave him the exact words to say during the sacred process, it was revelation on both parts (from Heaven to Joseph and from Joseph to a scribe). If he had needed to translate (i.e. decide what phrases to use based on knowing both languages), the project couldn’t have been accomplished so quickly. Joseph testified that the BoM is the most perfect book. I’d guess that was partly because he didn’t need to make the hard decisions that a translator needs to. He just revealed each line as it was given to him, from a perfect Being. 💖

[@peggybogar3059]

Wow thanks for having Jack.

[@taylorhalverson3052]

He's a real scholar and a gentleman and disciple.

[@marcinilsson]

I love your lessons each week and look forward to your insights. I have to say that I was disappointed this week that you skipped over Alma 37:21-32 where he talks about the Secret Combinations. I worry that people aren't aware of the secret combinations at work in our land. Even though these verses focus on the judgments that are to come upon these secret combinations, which may not seem applicable to disciples of Christ, we would do well to be aware that they are, as D&C 38 warns, in our own land and they seek our lives. Wasn't one of Mormon's last warnings to us that we would one day "awaken to our awful situation" and see that these secret combinations "have gotten above us"? Is that because we failed to talk about them so we could be on our guard? Are they not responsible for the complete destruction of an entire civilization? Are we not living in a land under covenant to not uphold such secret combinations? Does it serve us to not even mention them when the scriptures speak of them so boldly? I understand that naming these secret combinations in our day leads to controversy and conspiracy theories. But, Pres. Benson warned us they are a conspiracy fact. Do we only talk about the comfortable things of the last days? I worry that not speaking of them to our general membership creates division as those who see the warnings in the scriptures start to become one camp of thinking and those who ignore them seem to gather into another camp. But the Lord warns us that if we are not one, we are not his. Please help me understand your silence on this matter. Are we left to discover these things in the scriptures for ourselves only to find it a forbidden topic among fellow saints? Alma specifically instructed his son to teach the people to abhor such wickedness. I am learning of people who are just now learning about the awful evil of child sex trafficking. Didn't even know it was happening. People find it very very difficult to believe that there is such evil in the world; That there are people in high places who are trying to overthrow our freedoms, even "in our own land". Why? Because we never talk about it? I don't know the "right" way to teach of such things, but I'm feeling very confident that not speaking of them at all is doing a great disservice to our brothers and sisters who don't have any awareness of such combinations. Not making it a "mainstream" topic, especially among American saints, makes it very difficult to navigate the deception that the Secret Combinations are orchestrating. There is the constant struggle between "standing for truth and righteousness" when becoming aware of these Secret Combinations and being mocked and dismissed by fellow saints for even thinking such things exist. The current division about mask-wearing among Utah Saints is an example of this very struggle. Those who don't acknowledge Secret Combinations don't understand the big deal about putting on a little mask out of courtesy to others and to help stop the spread of a terrible disease. But for those struggling with "the little mask" it isn't about the mask. It's about a much larger concern that sees the safety of their neighbor at much greater risk than a health issue, as they see Americans blindly marching towards a "fundamental change". Why is this even a controversy among believers of the Book of Mormon? But we can't even have a conversation about "if" there is a secret combination at work, because no one is teaching it anymore. Truly, I fear we will "awaken to our awful situation" as Mormon saw, only after they have gotten above us, and then as D&C 38 says, they will "reveal these things unto [us] by their wickedness, in a manner which shall speak in [our] ears with a voice louder than that which shall shake the earth;". Our protection? "If ye are prepared ye shall not fear." How do we prepare if we don't even acknowledge their existence?

[@lymansite]

What are the secret combinations you see in our day?

[@marcinilsson]

@@lymansite Read "None Dare Call It A Conspiracy". Pres. Benson recommended it. I came across this "comment" posted on a web site that I'd like to copy here in response to my own question posted above. It is an answer that helps me with this wrestle I have been having with our lack of conversations about the Secret Combinations in our day. I still maintain that members, as individuals should have their eyes wide open, but I think I can begin to understand why the Leadership of the church may choose to not actively pursue discussing it. Here's the comment: Marv Whitaker says: August 2, 2019 "Our Father in Heaven sees all things before they happen. We are in the last days right before the Mark of the Beast, the Anti-Christ, the One World Dictatorial Government, etc., etc., will rear its demonic head. It will not be stopped, it will happen. The Lord’s church and its Prophets and Apostles are commissioned to preach the gospel worldwide in all countries and gather in those looking for the truth. Being apolitical allows the missionaries to travel under the political radar and save souls in all countries may they be socialist, communist or democratic. No church leader will intentionally say or do anything that will cause a country to close the door on our missionaries. The gospel must be taught in all the world and then the end will come"

[@garywade3798]

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