Come Follow Me - Mosiah 18-24 (part 1): "Desirous to Come into the Fold of God"

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 18-24, which recounts the experiences of a group led by Alma and another group led by Limhi as they find their way to the land of Zarahemla. In this half of the lesson we examine Mosiah 18, focusing on the covenant of baptism and the establishment of the church. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!
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[@Forestgump12able]

AS A CONVERT AND A PERSON WHO LOVES THE BIBLE, I HESITANTLY EXCLAIM I NOW LOVE THE BOOK OF MORMON. THE HOLY BIBLE IS LIBERATING. THE BOOK OF MORMON IS MORE OR A CONTININGLY LIBERATING FORCE FOR GOOD, FOR MIND EXPANDING TOWARDS THE GREATER LOVE OF GOD.

[@glenda7800]

Love the analogy of the need of adding chemicals to water to wash away dirt & stains compared to how Jesus washes away our sins!! I'll never forget that explanation.

[@Unshaken]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped anchor that principle in your heart. The scriptures are amazing!

[@jt-ju8xg]

This is gold... I'm SO happy and grateful that you have put material online now! I have always tried to attend any class you were teaching, but due to conflicting schedules I'm not always able to make it. One time I brought a friend from out of state with me and he longed for the ability to hear your lessons from afar and now we both can! I'm so excited that your lessons can now reach thousands, even tens of thousands. I really hope you continue to be online even after this pandemic. It is such a blessing to be able to hear from you and I've shared your videos with many of my friends and family all over the US. "Thank you" doesnt seem to be enough, but your testimony always adds a flame to my own, making it burn warmly in my soul and inspiring me to serve God even more fervently. -Cassandra

[@Unshaken]

Thank you for the encouragement--it's greatly appreciated! I'm grateful we can still connect over scripture, even if only online. Hopefully we can add an "in person" element back in eventually!

[@jt-ju8xg]

@@Unshaken Just finished the video to the end and I just have to add that your class is one of my waters of Mormon. Thank you for being that for me and so many other people

[@user-mz8kh2xt5v]

Live life Love But some of us don’t have fathers to be there ! You’re daughters are blessed

[@nancyemero3468]

I listen to ever word and wish I could remember all that you have taught and or pray it will come back to my memory when I need it I pray. Thank you again.

[@Dunlappin]

I wonder if the willingness to mourn with those that mourn has a healthy time limit? I have a sister who has been mourning an abuse for most of her adult life. She is stuck in a victim mentality and she will ask you to mourn with her about it forever. She seems stuck and I don't think the Savior would want us to mourn with her until she's "ready", the Spirit tells me she needs to put it behind her and move forward with her life. I believe he would say mourn with them to start with, then regroup, then urge them to heal and press on.

[@dionnareeb8183]

Thx for the teaching on baptism!!

[@Unshaken]

My pleasure!

[@goddessofrebirth]

I began a facebook account to share spiritual thougths a couple months ago and I named it "Unshaken" when I saw your video on my list I was instantly drawn to click on it, looking forward to your teachings :)

[@Unshaken]

Awesome! It's great to have an Unshaken sister out there :) Thanks for watching--and for making a difference for others!

[@little-miss-happy]

Love love love!!!

[@THELDSLIFE]

When you see it, reply YES! Mosiah 18:30 And now it came to pass that all this was done in Mormon, yea, by the waters of Mormon, in the forest that was near the waters of Mormon; yea, the place of Mormon, the waters of Mormon, the forest of Mormon, how beautiful are they to the eyes of them who there came to the knowledge of their Redeemer; yea, and how blessed are they, for they shall sing to his praise forever.

[@Unshaken]

YES! I see so much in this verse, but I'd love to see what you're seeing as well!

[@THELDSLIFE]

@@Unshaken how many times is the word "Mormon" written in Chapter 18: 30 th verse?

[@Unshaken]

@@THELDSLIFE 6 times, by my count.

[@THELDSLIFE]

@@Unshaken something else happened in 1830 involving six Mormons getting baptized and making solemn promises together with Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith and Oliver cowdery also kind of baptized each other similar to Alma and how he also dunked himself into the water. Our 1830 vs Mosiah 18:30

[@Unshaken]

@@THELDSLIFE Very cool! We've come a long way since then!

[@jodavedavies6815]

I’m a convert and try to learn the book of Mormon. I do have a learn disabilities. So reading the book of Mormon is kind of hard for me. I Totally understand the lessons.

[@Unshaken]

I'm grateful that they make sense. Thanks for letting me be a part of your scripture study!

[@user-mz8kh2xt5v]

I have learning disabilities 30:15 as well ! Prob I was nutritionally deficient as a little child and teen ager no food in the fridge !

[@ashleychristenson4823]

I have heard it suggested that perhaps the name Mormon comes from the Egyptian “mer” meaning love and “men” meaning enduring, eternal or lasting. So the waters of Mormon (or mermen) would be the waters of eternal love- which is exactly what the love of our Savior and Redeemer is.❤️

[@user-zd3ti9vl8b]

A "feeling" ( heart is deceitful above all else ) Found Egptian tablets and has been chosen to NOT be accuratly by Smith.

[@Moon_over_Akron]

Is there a historical explanation for why baptism would occur long before the birth of Christ? Thanks

[@Unshaken]

According to the Book of Moses, even Adam was baptized. The need to make covenants with God is as old as the human propensity to sin. Also, because the Atonement of Jesus Christ is eternal in both directions (it saves those who came before Him as well as those who come after), being "buried with Him" in baptism is just as important, whether it is anticipatory (like the sacrifices of the Law of Moses) or retrospective. Christ's sacrifice is the "center" of eternity, and its blessings--and the need to connect ourselves to it through covenant--spreads out in both directions in time. The end of Alma 39 is a good place to study this as well. I hope that helps a little! Excellent question!

[@maryfranjeppesen8932]

I am going back! Today is Oct 25

[@deboraswarner5507]

Love how you keep referring to El idioma celestial 😂