Come Follow Me Old Testament Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5 (Jan. 3-9) Don't Miss This

Many people have told us that they are not fond of the God of the Old Testament. In these first few lessons, we want to spend time learning about the character of God. This will help us as we venture into the rest of the Old Testament. This lesson reminds us that God is good and that He desires to bless us. This week in Come, Follow Me we will be studying Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5. Here is what you have to look forward to:
Assume the Best
You are already Good
The glimpse of a Heavenly Mother
Becoming a Magic Maker
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David and Emily
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Time Stamps: 00:00 *See the Board* 00:05 Welcome and Introduction 00:30 Overview of the "Don't Miss This" App 03:25 Old Testament Timeline and *Timeline Piece of the Week* 04:30 This is not a science lesson 06:05 A note regarding scholarly insights on the Old Testament 06:47 Introduction to The Torah 08:24 Genesis 1 verse 1 08:50 Three Lessons from Genesis 11:13 Cross Reference Alma 30 12:39 The Creation Process (Genesis 1 verse 2) 16:20 Quote from Emily's journal 20:39 Abraham 4 verse 18 + Emily's story of attending a missionary homecoming talk 27:07 Study Tip #1: Assume The Best 29:06 Study Tip #2: Look for the Gifts and the Good in Genesis 1-2 29:29 *Word of the Week: Good* 30:20 The Gift of the Sabbath 32:43 One Thing that is Not Good: Genesis 2 verse 18 33:36 The Glimpse of a Heavenly Mother: Genesis 1 verse 26 35:44 Genesis 2 verses 18 and 21-22 41:08 Helpmeet: A Complementary Opposite 44:13 Woman: Genesis 2 verse 23 (Cross Reference Luke 1 verse 28, John 2 verse 4; John 4 verse 21; and John 20 verse 15) 48:40 Quote from President Hinckley + David's story of teaching a class 49:47 "In our image..." 51:09 The first commandment/blessing: Genesis 1 verse 28 53:27 Abraham 4 verses 27-28 54:25 Promises to Covenant Israel 55:57 Genesis 2 verse 3 57:42 Conclusion: The Magic Makers

[@eldel78]

Thank you so much for always doing this! I appreciate it so much!

[@linbagley7311]

Love this, Thank you. And may Our Hevenly Father, pour out his blessings upon you, and upon your family, for sacrificing your time and sharing your talents with all of us. We whom you teach has learned so much. You are truly loved. ❤

[@lauriesmith3443]

Cant thank you enough for doing this each week!

[@mcgaryfamily5585]

Thank you so much for doing this, it was so helpful to go back to something I wanted to listen to again.

[@annhatch2974]

Thank you. This is a great help.

[@staceyelwell1623]

As a convert, I honestly got teary eyed after this lesson. So many of the things taught today opened my eyes and helped me realize that God cares about each and every one of us individually and He created everything we have on this earth for us. It put a whole new perspective on why we need to take care of this earth and each living thing, each other … people, animals, plants, our oceans, etc… He created it all for us to enjoy and appreciate and ultimately for us to be stewards of. There are so many other things I learned, too many to mention, but I loved how you stated that women were the ones to become witnesses of His earthly plan and how women were created equal and that as men and women we can work side by side to make our families stronger, our communities stronger and each other stronger. Such an amazing lesson. Emily and Dave you are both gifted teachers, so thank you for sharing your gifts.

[@maraleesanto2838]

Me too!

[@denisereedholm6589]

I echo your words and thank you for writing them and thank you for writing them so wonderfully! You brought tears to me.

[@skippingalong769]

💗

[@cherylquackenbush5081]

A new reference to our Heavenly Mother was given in the revised 2019 Young Women Theme. "I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny." It used to read "We are daughters of our Heavenly Father who loves us and we love Him". I was called to a position in young women last year and when I read the new 2019 version for the first time I became quite emotional. We now get to acknowledge our Heavenly Mother each time we repeat that beautiful theme!

[@jessicanielsen9764]

Thank you for pointing that out, I hadn't registered what that meant!

[@jannamauldinheiner5030]

Wouldn't it be awesome if She were also acknowledged in the YM theme!

[@iadorrcx]

I was driving in the car listening to the podcast and just started crying when you spoke about our Mother in Heaven. What a powerful manifestation of truth. Thank you!

[@brookejardine815]

I needed this lesson today. I needed the reminder that God cares about our progress and doesn’t expect us to be perfect now. Thank you for making these videos. They really help me through my week!

[@GuarIncome4Life]

I absolutely love this lesson - everything about it. 40 years ago I was studying for Christian ministry, and my Hebrew studies missed so many of the truths you are sharing. Grateful for the Restored Gospel (baptised 2002) and how it illuminates the joy of all Scripture. Thank you David and Emily 🙂

[@susanrussell5275]

Recently in a Stake Women’s Conference one of the breakout classes was about women serving other women. The sister guiding the conversation at the beginning mentioned how we are daughters of Heavenly parents then asked several questions. One of the questions was, “How has Heavenly Father answered your prayers through other women and what are your personal experiences?” Several sisters shared amazing stories of people showing up for them and all of a sudden I had this thought and vision of our Heavenly Mother hearing our prayers too and leaning forward and saying, “Tell her I said this… or prompt Sister So and So to take her a pie, or reach out and give this sister a hug.” I was blown away by that thought. Not to take away any of Heavenly Father’s power or focus but how often as wives and mothers do we prompt our husbands to say things or reach out to people. Loved this lesson and the thought that they are intertwined in purpose in helping their children!

[@teresawoodside4051]

I love that verse in Abraham 4: 18 “And the Gods watched those things which they had ordered until they obeyed.” This, to me, validates the principle of agency. The things that they ordered were not forced to obey they chose to obey! And the Gods watched until they did!

[@pplucker9486]

Thank you for acknowledging the role of Jewish term and scholarship! ❤ So glad to see that from Latter-day Saints!

[@josephscala6707]

The Jews got have it right!

[@sheilauhde8157]

Beautiful narrative!I love it , thank you.

[@EvieJ15]

Great lesson, as always! I love the discussion about Heavenly Mother and the use of God as a plural. I am still puzzling out something I have heard several times, and that is that Jesus is the God of the Old Testament. I’d love to hear a discussion about this, including what was discussed in this lesson about both Heavenly parents.

[@chren6643]

Thank you for reminding us that we are not finished, we are still good no matter where we are. This is very comforting. God bless you for this. I love also the reminder of God's creativity and imagination. This is something that fascinates me. He is so creative. A real artist! I am grateful for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, birds of all kinds... This earth is so marvelously great. It is too bad that some of God's children do not appreciate it as they should. I think that sometimes, it is all of us. We take it for granted and forget why it has been created. Pour earth who is suffering so much because of us.

[@sheliawheeler8513]

Thank you both so much, I’m beginning to see why you say you love the Old Testament. The scriptures come alive to me when you two teach!!!❤️❤️

[@noelleherzig]

I love this commentary! I have always had 2 thoughts on Heavenly Mother. One that Heavenly Father was sort of protecting her so her name could not be taken in vain ever and because of the pain a mother would have seeing her children do the things we all have been doing. The other thought is a little more out there and I'd love your thoughts on it...in the Garden of Gethsemane the angel that comes to Jesus - if you are in that much anguish - who do you need? Your mother! I think it was Heavenly Mother that came to him to comfort him like NO one else could and give him the strength he would need to get to the end. The apostles had to be asleep because it was such a sacred time. Anyway - thanks for your videos, etc - I love it all! bunches of love Noelle

[@lauriesmith3443]

Interesting thought.

[@kmichaelsvideo]

In his final general conference talk, Elder Bruce R McConkie opined that Adam was the angel in the Garden of Gethsemane. In his own words summarizing the events of the Atonement, he states “We know that an angel came from the courts of glory to strengthen him in his ordeal, and we suppose it was mighty Michael, who foremost fell that mortal man might be” (The Purifying Power of Gethsemane).

[@noelleherzig]

@@kmichaelsvideo that makes sense - thanks for sharing this! I had not heard this before!

[@crankychef]

I love this idea! Whether it's right or wrong, we don't know. But I feel strongly that Heavenly Mother is involved in ways we don't know and don't understand yet. The important thing is that we ponder on her role and are patient in waiting for more understanding. I often think that when I have motherly instincts, they are gifts from Heavenly Mother.

[@jolynlaney2855]

I'd love to jump in here about our Father protecting our Mother. This just feels so off to me. It's what we've been fed in the Church, but I hate it now. Our Mother is omnipotent, all powerful, and equal with the Father. No loving mother on earth wants to be or needs to be protected from her kids. She's there in the mess, wiping the tears, hearing the heartache. If her children are hurting, wounded, empty, she is there and I know that's how our Mother is for us now. And I love the idea that the angel is Her. But if it's not, Heavenly Mother has many symbols that represent Her. Trees, groves, olives. So Jesus chose to go to a grove of olive trees to perform the Atonement, I'm sure knowing that He needed Her presence.

[@plainjaneproud]

David, keep being YOU! Not everyone in the gospel is the same, I remember when I came out of the temple one time with friends and gave a fist pump to the sky and a little yelp of delight and asked my friends didn't they just love when they came out of the temple and felt so jazzed!? They just looked at me with the oddest expressions and said, "No, we just feel calm and peaceful..." Haha, I learned then that some of us don't react the same way to the gospel and that's more than OK. I love when you share how you view the gospel because I feel like I can relate to it because of my high energy personality. Don't worry Emily, I relate to you too because of motherhood and love your lessons as well. Thank you both for all you do, I learn so much in each and every video!

[@somethingwolfish1872]

I am just starting these studies with you, and already it has been quite helpful. I had some impressions as I was listening which will hopefully hold meaning for someone scrolling through here. 1) If we learn to Assume the Best about God, we may learn to learn to assume the best about others. What may be preventing us from making those kinds of assumptions about Him and our fellow human beings could be the sort of pride that refuses to allow us to examine in any detail our own shortcomings. 2) Heavenly Father makes the best good for us out of our choices, whether or not they could be considered mistakes. Even great evils in the world can be turned by Him to the benefit of all those who honestly seek Him. Thank you for creating this channel. It is good to have guidelines and structure to study the Scriptures, and to have such delightful people to guide us.

[@katiesiddique9062]

YES! I LOVE THE OLD TESTAMENT NOW!!! You guys always knock it outta the park!! I LOVE the section you both teach us about woman's part in God's creation!!! I wish that every woman ever born or will be born to know these beautiful teachings! 😍 🥰💖🙏💖

[@SarahGFryer]

For some reason, I grew up thinking that modern translations of the Bible weren’t good and we should only read the King James Version. But I loved hearing that excerpt from “The Message,” which sounded like a great book I’d like to read! It makes the stories come to life! And you two make them come to life! I am so excited for the Old Testament, and I never thought I’d think that! Thank you.

[@seminolekilla]

I think using other translations can be useful side by side with the KJV, but I have notice that some of the “modern language” translations completely mistranslate scriptures. The modern translations are only as good as the knowledge of the people doing the translating, so it is based on their opinion of what the scripture means. That always makes me feel a bit uneasy, especially if that is all you are reading and don’t have the KJV + Joseph Smith Translations.

[@jac243]

Agree is good to use the King James Version to keep it clear cut no extra interpretations

[@genealotech]

Emily, thank you so much for sharing a part of your book. For years, I’ve looked at the process of the creation as a series of events required in order for the next part of the process. There needed to be the separation of land and water in order for all of the plants to survive. Those plants were needed in order to create the atmosphere that would support the arrival of the animals. ❤️

[@juleahwillson5705]

Hi. I'm new to LDS. Was baptised just one year ago. It might seem a long time, but what I still don't know is a massive amount. Thank you for these lessons. They help as does your app

[@Lifeletnothingholdudown]

One of the neatest things I learned when I was Investigating the church was I am Heavenly Father's daughter.

[@isabelmoon5529]

Same! And that I could have a relationship with Him. Life changing

[@jessdavis9133]

I can't help thinking about the rest of Adam and Eve's story as you talk about the creation. And I have been thinking over and over about the moment in which Eve agrees to take the forbidden fruit. I find her to be incredibly brave to have done such a thing. And here's why, well one reason. She was the answer and the remedy to the only thing that God said was "not good." Man being alone was not good. She was the answer to that problem and at the moment of taking the forbidden fruit she would have known that the problem she was to fix would be a problem again. It was her purpose to be the help meet of Adam. She had never experienced what it was like to be alone because he had always been there. But she made the choice to experience the only bad thing that had ever existed on the earth so that "man MIGHT be." Adam didn't have to partake of the fruit like she had and she was taking that chance that he wouldn't. But Adam had experienced the one bad thing on the whole earth and he knew that God had fixed it by creating Eve. Yes, they couldn't fulfill the commandment given to them without partaking of the fruit but I feel like there were so many more factors going through her mind to finally choose to do the one thing they were forbidden to do. Eve was never weak. She was eternally strong.

[@shepdualsport5271]

I really like your thought. As we read Genesis in our family study it talked about Adam named every animal and he called Her Eve! How cool is that alone? She was the meaning to life for him. Without her what was the point…? I agree, I look up to Eve in so many ways.

[@chris8pc]

Loved David talking of stripes, dolphins and such. Makes ya think...so true isnt it! Such great principles taught. New things....and Ive studied ALOT. Love the workbook. I use colored pencils and love the doodle side with outline of important points. Pondering so much about my Mother in Heaven more now. Thank you. Emily good points too. I appreciate you both. Thank you both.

[@ldrake1256]

I love the way you both speak about our Mother in Heaven and women. Brother Butler's fun method of teaching the YW that girls/women were God's finest creation. I also love how Emily (and Bro. Butler) taught how God called each day's efforts of creation "good" along with the idea of progressing.

[@sueannpeterson5968]

Thank you for this wonderful lesson on the creation. The thoughts on Mother in Heaven and her being one of the Gods in creation are very much needed to strengthen the church. Thank you.

[@teralynsmith1435]

Emily I'm with you, I see Abraham 4:18 and I see a patient, non-forceful Heavenly Father that gives us agency.

[@balenciaerskine6187]

Thank you for these videos. I do not have a smart phone so I cannot use apps, so please keep these videos. Thank you again for all you do.

[@belisariobenites1091]

I´ve always loved the OT, but this year it´s a joy to study it with you. Love you and thank you so much.

[@drmichaelshea]

I SO needed this lesson today. Not that I learned anything new, but you reminded me of an optimistic viewpoint I had forgotten.

[@Sylvrrrr]

The Quote from Emily’s Journal is so beautiful I need that framed in my home! Thank you for sharing, I must by that book!

[@cindybrown2826]

some years ago, I wanted to know the origin of the word 'God' in the English. I found it was an Anglo-Saxon word meaning 'Ultimate good' or 'Supreme good' no gender, simply a reference the divine existence of a being who is ultimately or supremely GOOD. I So LOVE that thought...........the being we worship is completely, and ultimately good.

[@marlenebowers7181]

I LOVE this lesson! I’m close to saying I love the Old Testament! Being a visual artist I absolutely know what you are talking about. I am amazed every day at God’s creations. And to think I create with him just is mind blowing and comforting. And yes David you are a born teacher. You just didn’t know it yet as your words kept spilling out in class supposedly interrupting it.

[@jonathonbales9316]

App is not working

[@iknovate]

I had to listen to the co-creation part twice. Loved a David's mention of the invitation to create and our willingness to do so especially after all that has been done for us.

[@christinehiggins3624]

@@jonathonbales9316 have you registered first? You need to register first, then login to the app…

[@thebroadbents2018]

I love the story you shared! I had a similar experience, this happened just last year. I was impressed to take the kitchen garbage out right away on a Saturday morning. I never do that. And when I got to the garbage can I smelled gas. I assumed it was from the propane tanks on our camper. I dragged my husband outside. The tanks were closed. I called dispatch. They had the fire dept come over they confirmed the gas smell and contacted the gas company. Gas company came out found a gas leak in our yard. A tree was planted over the gas line years ago and mangled the line and ripped it open. They had to rip out the tree and repair the line. So grateful for Heavenly Father watching out for us all the time.

[@peggyjones3282]

I love the idea of Heavenly Father's vision. That he could look at the soup and see the potential. Some people see land, or an old broken down home and throw up their hands. No idea where to start. But God looked at it and saw the potential. He brooded and thought and then went to work. Some of us have that same gift! (He sees it in us too!)

[@michaellyons1518]

Thank you for referencing "The Message." It's been a companion to my study of the Old Testament for a bit now and it's been very useful in bringing clarity to the OT.

[@lilacbunches]

This was such an amazing lesson. So many good and deep points to think about. One of those is that God loves all steps of completing His work. We are good.

[@annieisenhower8138]

Beautiful lesson…..so stirring and uplifting. Thank you for sharing the gospel and being such great disciples. 💕

[@jenisjourneys9215]

I particularly appreciated your comment about the Gods watching until what they had created obeyed. I particularly enjoy creating power points with transitions and effects. One thing I love to do is sit back and watch it unfold as I designed it to do. I do it to check that it is right, but it is also exhilarating to watch the vision I had while designing it unfold. I can now picture the Gods - excited to watch the processes of their various creations playing out before them, as they were designed to do, excited and invested in each and every result and claiming, "It is good."

[@KristineLeach]

you expand my perceptions and views. Thank you!

[@savannahmcbroom3092]

We need a Don't Miss This study Bible!

[@lynettemcdade8550]

I once had an experience where God taught me about the pure joy that comes from Obedience.

[@paulafischer1324]

My favorite part was reading at the end of the creation that all the things he created were very good. Each thing by itself was good, but the whole was very good.

[@neipps]

I think "until they obeyed" has to do with the life cycles being perfected. When they "obey" means to me that these earth cycles are now up and running perfectly and ready for the next day of creation. And each day takes as long as it takes for that system to obey. Looking at it this way allows for room for evolution.

[@creativeconnor6724]

Love this, had the same idea

[@crankychef]

What a cool insight! Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@moniquesuniqueutahhomes]

This is the best video of all!! Thank you for your time & effort in bring this to us all!!😇😇💝

[@angelafisher8097]

Such a warm, lovely and uplifting lesson 💕💕

[@luviamontiel8786]

Thank you so much for both, for your Time this lesson help me a lot with my scriptures.🙏🏻

[@jjtol]

Wonderful lesson, as always! You guys are amazing!

[@TammyHawksworth]

I am loving studying the Okd testament this year. The story of creation has already opened my eyes to so many new insights. Genesis 1: 2 All things have seed in themselves for procreation.( how interesting that much of our food now is being de-seeded, with GMO and it seems so nice to not have to remove the seeds, yet this is going against the purpose of creation) First commandment(here it is called blessed them) to be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth(Genesisi1:28), yes however the other parts of this are overlooked. also included here was command to subdue it(the earth), and have dominion over. Subdue means to conquer,to tame, to overcome, to soften. and dominion over means Supreme authority, power of governing or controlling. Power to direct, control use of at pleasure. these are very intersting as we tend to give our power and authority to direct our lives and govern things around us away. Saying things like "I had to" "I had no choice" etc. This is actually a skill we are here to understand. Of course using righteously, however most with power tend to misuse. God's is blessing us with our ability to govern our lives and what happens in our lives. I could go on and on here, however I will leave this for now. I love how you shared creation is a process and to celebrate the goodness along the way. That too was an important point I received as well. And the importance of resting after a creation/creative process is complete. I am still searching for the reason it did not rain upon the earth until the flood. Genesis 2 :5-6 Genesis 2:24 they are now considered ONE flesh. There are later references that add more to this (see Genesis 5:2) God calles THEIR name ADAM, since there was no last name, this makes me think of as we would say" The Becks"(as a couple) I love how you bring Heavenly Mother into your lesson. YES! She is definelty referecned here. MAle and Female likenesses. and if Adam and Eve were ONE so to is Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother ONE. I love how we learn what is spoken comes to pass. God spake, and it was so! Am I careful about what I speak? As a man speaketh. What am I bringing into creation with my words?

[@ChrisPadillaAZ]

I love that the Bible wasn’t written in English or German or Latin…. Because it makes us consider a single word or phrase and really think about it and all it’s possible meanings.

[@smilechildrensorganization61]

It's really great

[@stacietyson2436]

"See you next week!" ... "Jinx." LOL! Thank you both! This was absolutely amazing.

[@angelaa9193]

This was powerful! Thank you so much! This makes me so excited to study the New Testament!💕

[@jessicabirkeland1580]

Thank you for helping me love the Old Testament!

[@wildflowerdreams]

You are both amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉 a quick request... Could you add the "week" from Come Follow Me to your headings for each post... Like "Old Testament (Week 2)...(and then the scripture references)... It helps me and maybe can help others? Thanks!

[@taraporter8699]

Beautiful quote about God and progress, Emily. Is there a way to get a written copy of your quote prior to book release? I would love to put that on my daughter’s wall! And mine, for that matter!! Thank you for the beautiful words.

[@eldel78]

It is linked in the newsletter! In the section for teaching your teenagers!

[@drmichaelshea]

BTW, “help meet” is a Middle English phrase that means something more like “good companion” or “satisfactory partner.”

[@kissthecamera]

Thanks for pointing that out. I secretly hate that many people make it sound like one word. The word help is separate from meet, and it’s connected to the way that “help” is used to talk about the Savior. Ezer knegdo. It’s not lesser than, or an assistant role.

[@drmichaelshea]

@@kissthecamera You’re welcome. I’m glad you found that comment useful. The misuse of the language is a pet peeve. Old English majors surely must have many pet peeves, I think, given the disrespect our modern educational culture seems to have for the past.

[@CMZIEBARTH]

@@kissthecamera Yes, in this case "help" is the noun and "meet" is its adjective, with people wrongly conflating the two words into being one noun.

[@bmwanlass]

Great lesson! The story about the Disney lamp isn't quite right, but your take on it does provide a heartwarming visual of God overseeing his creations. I'm so excited to study the Old Testament through your lessons. I already love it!! The perspective you bring gives life to these scriptures! Thank you so much for all your thoughtful and prayerful preparation!

[@lisarandall5743]

I love Emily’s sweater.

[@rogermorgan3796]

HELP PLEASE. - Downloaded the new App (excited to have this) but it reads “Log in if you already have your username and password” What if we don’t have a username and password yet. Please add a place where we can “signup”.

[@vanessabaldwin6645]

I am super excited about your App. If I understand you correctly this is something that I have been waiting for from someone for a long time. Hope I am not disappointed.

[@ldrake1256]

Excellent lesson! Just a little note, in this lesson you speak of "Christians" in a way that sounds like you are saying that Mormons are not Christians. I have worked so hard to get my friends to try to accept that Mormons are Christians. I think it's good that we all encourage that understanding. Thank you so much for all of your preparation and enthusiasm for the Old Testament. It's going to be a great year!

[@Sylvrrrr]

My exact thoughts too! I totally forgot about that as I kept listening haha

[@lindsayrager37]

25:20 reminds me of the sweetest video of a grandma making cookies with her grandson, and he’s just eating everything that goes into every bowl. She is so patient and he is just so crazy. It’s hilarious, but it also carries so much meaning after hearing how God helps us grow and progress and watched us and helps us learn to obey. I will post the video link in a reply to this comment (I have to go find it again).

[@christinelabrum8257]

thank you for sharing! I just went through this with my grandson making Swedish Christmas Gingerbread cookies. He LOVES making them with me. I'll watch for the link.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you so much! It’s so good and fun😍👏

[@bowenbabe7263]

We love this! We got the app but it isn't enough devices for our family. In our family and I would say almost all the families around me have at least 7 people that could benefit. Our home has even more but I know at least 7 would be faithful about using it, so it's a little sad for a lot of families and some of our family members BUT we still love it. ❤️

[@bonniemainord2161]

Emily, what translation of the Torah do you use to supplement your study of the Old Testament?

[@cathipalmer8217]

If you build or repair a piece of machinery, or set up a (hopefully) self-running system in your family or classroom, or anything similar, you don't just set it up and then walk away. You watch it for awhile until you see that it's going to run the way you intend. That's how I've always read that verse that Emily likes so much and David objects to.

[@ilovetravelyeah]

I love it so much, thank you

[@rchristley]

David! I just finished listening to lesson 2 in Don’t Miss This and you told a story of a saying you heard from your grandmother about why Eve came from Adam (man’s) rib. Could you PLEASE SHARE that in print somewhere for us ?

[@momem3boys]

“Eve was not taken from Adam’s head that she should rule over him, nor from his feet, to be trampled under foot, but she was taken from his side that she might be his equal, from under his arm that she might be protected by him, near his heart, that he might cherish and love her.” This might not be exactly what he said, but it’s close

[@Homeandhopewithrachel]

I was in the gym when you talked about hoodies for kangaroos to hold their babies & bouncing around, i almost dropped the weight laughing. For context, I'm Aussie lol. That was cute.

[@ficoneli4334]

Thank you for this wonderful class! It was amazing! I do have a question, you mentioned that the word God is male and female, i had never heard that before! May i ask where you read that from so I can learn more about it? Thank you!!

[@melissahoward3699]

I’m trying to learn more about that as well. And about God being plural. Please share your references🙏🏼 I love the idea.💕

[@lishajan21]

The “Make no small plans…” quote is from Daniel Burnham, who was an architect and one of the early pioneers of urban planning.

[@lorettashaver5635]

Ezer Kenegdo just for married women? No, I found this explanation so comforting! "Does this mean you can only be whole with a man? No, I don’t think so. I think you will be complete with the right man, and without one, you are still God’s beloved daughter. You are a warrior princess and there is nothing you can’t do with the power of the King of kings."

[@janet4564]

Such a good lesson on Mother in Heaven! I loved the painting you showed which I also enjoyed at the “Reflections of Mother in Heaven” art show in SLC in November. I felt you should have acknowledged Emily Hawkins as the artist and not just shown the painting without saying who the artist was. I know on your IG account you did but anytime you show others work the artist should be recognized. Keep up the good work!

[@eldel78]

Is it possible to get a copy of the picture of Heavenly Mother? That’s one I need in my home!

[@marlenebowers7181]

Yes! Where can we find it?

[@paulsenplace]

The artist is Emily Hawkins. I’ve seen the work called “She” and “Mother in Heaven”.

[@makaylafloyd8156]

I've been excited to study the OT since last year (no joke- I was kinda disappointed when I realized that we were doing D&C and not the OT, though I did love the D&C throughout the year). Thanks for helping me hype back up for the OT!

[@glendagolden5770]

I’m trying to use the app. It wants me to login. It doesn’t allow me to register. I’ve checked you website as well. How do I create an account so I can use the app?

[@rebeccac5361]

Every time I go to Disneyland I stop at Walt's window and Say "Good Morning Mr Disney, thank you" and when I leave I stop again and say "Good Night Mr Disney, thank you"

[@cgjcpa]

Emily, what published version of the Torah were you reading from during this lesson? (ISBN, title, etc.) I was fascinated and would like to get a copy for myself.

[@barbaragarfield7051]

I always love every lesson, you give so much insight and bring the spirit every time! I would love to know what version of the Torah you were reading from, and is there a Torah app that you would recommend? I would love to add it to my studies this year!

[@kristaparent2693]

I have the same question :)

[@christopherinsaudiarabia]

I believe it is "The Torah: A Modern Commentary" by W. Gunther Plaut. Emily's version appears to be an older version; there is an updated version with a different cover.

[@barbaragarfield7051]

@@christopherinsaudiarabia thank you!

[@drmichaelshea]

I shouldn’t write more than one comment today, but I need to ask what reference you are using for the gleanings from Torah. I love the OT and the Tanakh which I read often, but I have not seen gleanings before. I always look forward to adding to my library.

[@SBaker-dx5dy]

The newsletter said it was Torah, the modern commentary. On Amazon the only one with that title is by Rabbi Gunther Plaut, $60

[@drmichaelshea]

@@SBaker-dx5dy Thank you very much. Somehow I missed the book you mentioned, but I found a two-volume set called (Voices of Torah), one volume edited by Hara Person and the other by Sonja Pilz. I haven’t received either of those books yet, but I look forward to it. I have a real appreciation for the Jewish Publication Society and all of the Jewish rabbis and scholars for their contributions. Hardly anyone ever mentions the Tanakh as an alternative to the KJV, and I think that’s sad. I do believe the JPS version of the OT really adds something worth thinking about.

[@rchris2000]

How can I print up the poster in a poster size so I can put the full sizes pieces on it

[@home_dreamer]

Around 54:30 Emily says they are going to list the promises to covenant Israel on the app, but I can't find that list anywhere on the app.

[@anna-christinae3890]

Help!! I think I missed something... Ezer Kenegdo?? Can someone help me understand this please? Thanks!!

[@gingerdew666]

Having the 5 users is NOT convenient when I have a son teaching YM, daughter teaching YW, husband teaching Sunday and I teach seminary and we don't want to use the same items in the tools section. Having to go through each others stuff is very combursome. Is there a way to share the App and not hav ethe same stuff in tools?/

[@sarahpat2323]

Does the app have a place that shows the filled in journal pages?

[@creeperkinggamer9184]

For those of us Instagram challenged is there somewhere else we could find the link?

[@deniseeaves3681]

Loved this lesson!!

[@annhatch2974]

Emily - What book do you have and use on the Torah? I would love to read the part about when God created woman again. That was very insightful to me. I wonder what the Torah says about cheribum. I've read that cheribum is "an angel" that is a man and a woman together guarding the throne of God. What a beautiful concept to me. Showing me that women have a role in what I've always thought was just a priesthood function or calling.

[@williamsmith7406]

When we see a most beautiful sunset or sunrise, are we to believe that the Creation still continues every day? The Wright Bros invented the airplane but did God create this machine for us? And the Chesapeake Bay Bridge? And the new Hoover Dam? I understand modern miracles but is the creation now complete?

[@Sylvrrrr]

I love this thought, thanks for asking! In my opinion, the creation is everlasting, ever progressing and ever increasing. We are the creations.

[@anniesavidge2468]

How do we share the app among family members? We can’t seem to figure it out

[@pattiwhite7036]

Good question. We were wondering the same thing.

[@charmaynedobbs2002]

Looking for quotes on blog and can't find them. Will they be available later this week? Thx

[@neXtFriarTuck]

Emily, what is that book that your reading Torah from? I would like to find a copy for myself. Please.

[@rondimcgill7530]

I looked in the newsletter; I went to the website/blog, and Instagram. I found the quotes on the blog. Where do I find the picture that you showed that makes you think of Heavenly Mother and where do I find info on the Torah she used?

[@bencampbell3523]

We ordered an ESV Bible after you suggested it a few weeks ago, but we wanted to let people know that you may want to be careful where you buy one. The one I got from Amazon included a section about cults...and guess who was number 1 on the very short list?! Us. What ESV do you use? Thank you for all you do! I've been dreading the Old Testament, but I feel your love for it already rubbing off on me. Lol

[@bookadmirer.3699]

I received a occulus for christmas. I am watching this on it, so you look about 40ft tall! Great video.

[@c.l.888]

I don’t understand how to get the app? I downloaded the app and then it wouldn’t let me in without a name and password. But I haven’t signed up yet so how would I already have a name and password.

[@DontMissThis]

hello there! you first have to go to dontmissthisapp.com to sign up and subscribe

[@jackiehourie9339]

I dont understand Where to look for the app . Please help ...

[@turdl38]

is there somewhere I can print the tip-ins for myself instead of having to buy them?

[@SarahGFryer]

I know it can be hard to buy everything, but Emily and David give us all so much for free, and I try to pay for some of their products to support them ❤️ Maybe someone could give them to you as a gift?

[@turdl38]

I still think it'd be super easy to make a printable version.

[@kristinmiller5279]

What is the reference for ‘watched over them until they obeyed’?

[@karenhall3876]

Abraham 4:18

[@suzannaylor653]

I just thought of this but I am sure others have before me as well, but it occurred to me that the seventh seal of the earth, the millennium, is the "day" of rest.

[@billiemcbride4153]

I am having trouble finding the picture David had on his phone. What is the Instagram account? I didn't find it in the teen section of the newsletter either. Any other information of the picture? the artist? Name of picture?