Come Follow Me - The Articles of Faith: "We Believe"

A verse-by-verse study of the Articles of Faith, Joseph Smith's 1842 summary of the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This lesson focuses on Trinitarianism, the Fall, the Atonement, Faith in Christ, scripture, revelation, the Second Coming, religious freedom, Christlike attributes, and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!
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Background on Official Declarations 1 & 2 - 2:16
Background on the Articles of Faith - 10:59
Study of the Articles of Faith - 23:00
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[@loveslazylapcats4039]

At min. 38 - 40. Your words have brought me such great consolation and relief. After being married / sealed in the temple, I had 3 children. I knew I was to have these three (too personal and privately spiritual to share). The reality is that each one is quite disabled and this has broken my heart for decades. I didn't know I carried rare genetic diseases or that my spouse also had one of them. Together, our children are broken, from being limited to about half of what a "healthy" person can do, one confined to a wheelchair and the other one confined to bed, all dealing with untreatable severe pain and limitations. I never would have had children if I had known. The amount of self-hatred and guilt has been unbearable. "Non-sinful consequences of the fall...that isn't punishment. The mortal condition is not punishment; it's preparation." I know that the disabled are loved by God and that disability doesn't equal sin, but the way you worded the effects of the 'jump' broke through my sadness and helped me to look forward. Thank you for comforting and reaching this mom's heart.

[@susanwyman9853]

Dear sister, How sorry I am to hear of your family’s tremendous suffering. You are surely one of the noble and great ones for the Lord to trust you to minister to these three hurting souls. A phrase that for years has helped me get through the toughest times, is from Br. Robert Millet in a BYU education week class: He said, “I testify that you will not have to endure one inch, or one ounce more of life’s challenges than it will take to make you Celestial.”

[@qtpie9645]

Please do not beat yourself up about your children's imperfect bodies. They are the spirit children of a loving Heavenly Father. He blessed you with them. He entrusted you with them. Although they may not be able to do much, independently, they were born for you: for your growth; for your preparation. We left the preexistence to gain a body. Your children have accomplished that thru you. Just imagine how glorious the Resurrection is going to be for your family. It's what Christmas is all about. Our Lord was born to conquer death that we may be Resurrected to accomplish more things in the eternities. Please hold on. Please do not despair. This life is but a fleeting moment when you consider infinity. I, for one, am glad our mortal probation is but a fleeting moment. If it were any longer, don't know that I could take it. Enduring to the end is challenging for me. Let's hang on to the iron rod together. My prayers are with you, sister. Take care.

[@MikolDawn]

My brother is 60 yrs old but developmentally about 3-5 yrs old. My dear mother said she believes this sweet pure disabled son fought extra valiantly in the pre mortal battle against Satan . And then Satan threatened to target him extra hard in this earthly life. Dale came to receive his physical body but Satan cannot tempt him. His disability is protecting him from Satan's threats against him in the spirit world before this life. So Satan can't tempt them. They will automatically obtain the Celestial Kingdom.

[@amygarner879]

@@susanwyman9853 I come to testify, not to argue, but the principle in that quote is inaccurate. Children born who will never encounter the “accountability” due to disability live lives of varying lengths. They’re born Celestial and suffer beyond that. We benefit from having them on this journey to help teach US to get through this life and become better like Christ. How tragic would it be to lose everyone the very moment they’re “Celestial” material? The Celestial heart is one of eternal consequence, it carries on and on, such a person endures MORE than necessary to help brothers and sisters on their journeys. A seal can be placed on foreheads of people still walking among us, still suffering challenges, tragedies or pains of life.

[@apet1712]

@@amygarner879 Where can I find that quote in context? Just my thoughts, but perhaps thinking those who depart earth life early Bc of their Celestialness might be the opposite side of the idea that those who are born disabled(the blind man) ,into great poverty, and any number of difficult situations were not as valiant premortally- John 9: 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him I also know many Celestial souls walking around me and I am grateful for their Faith, example and strength to make me strive to be obedient, repent, and keep trying.

[@susanwyman9853]

Brother Jared, You have constantly continued to share profound doctrine and helped me to hold fast to the iron rod during a time of great upheaval in my life. One day, in the eternities, I will thank you in person for how you helped me maintain my spiritual equilibrium during some of my most challenging mortal trials. God bless and keep you and your family.

[@estoriaclark3699]

I love this way of teaching by this wonderful teacher

[@ClintK.]

What a Sunday treat!

[@janjones4550]

Hear, hear! I second that!!!

[@littleboat77]

I have absolutely loved studying the gospel with you for these last two-ish years. I wish you knew what good friends we are. 😁 Your lessons have inspired many deep conversations with my family, friends and congregation. Thank you for sharing your gifts!

[@angellacampbell7929]

So agree! Love is insights It help to stretch my thoughts to a different level. Thank you!!!

[@jenniejennie3884]

I do trust in Jesus Christ so much as always and forever. 🙏💖✨❤️💓💕💗

[@catherinehoskins2871]

The trinity: Thank you so much for all of the work you put into your lectures. A couple of years ago I learned the word syzygy. It is used with a total eclipse. It means an alignment of three celestial bodies. Ever since hearing the word this is how I best think defines our view of the trinity. Three separate beings totally aligned. The etmology of the word says this, Late Latin syzygia conjunction, from Greek, from syzygos yoked together, from syn- + zygon yoke - more at YOKE. The three celestial beings are yoked together, because we need all three, and just like when you yoke oxen together the amount of work they do is exponentially greater then as a singular body. I just wanted to try and share something with you. I loved last weeks lesson on the scripture in Isaiah and in Luke and in DC. That was so powerful of how connected and tied in everything is and the scripture Christ used to announce his ministry was the same for the physical world as well as the spiritual world. Also that his ministry was to those who knew of him and were waiting for his resurrection and those that didn't. Just so amazing that he was going to minister to the people already in Zion who were mourning. I felt like I truly understood Isaiah.(Okay three verses of one chapter, but it is a start.) Thank you for all of the time you spend. It is so appreciated.

[@amygarner879]

Thank you for sharing that! Did you know about this? “In a rare celestial event, the Moon will align with a number of planets including Venus, Saturn and Jupiter on the night of Sunday, December 12.” - the article continues it will be visible tonight even with the moon in a slightly different position than yesterday.

[@kimmcbride7260]

Brother Jared I am so excited for another year with you!

[@bethperri]

I’m so thankful for your insights on revelation☀️

[@angellacampbell7929]

I agee! Thank you, bro Jared!

[@terryforster1957]

Thank- you for your willingness to share your insights and faith with us, for your strength in the gospel and example, I love listening to these lessons!!!!!

[@katiehall3313]

Thank You So Much for Teaching these Lesson’s .I Appreciate the Help So Much .

[@kristinearchibald6264]

As always, I love and appreciate your wonderful spirit as you teach. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

[@georgianielsen7136]

Brother Jared, I want you to know that I have been a follower of your lectures all year long. The time has been well spent and have learned a lot of details that I was unaware of. I enjoy all the personal experiences and testimonies you bare and share throughout the hours of instruction about the Doctrine and Covenants. I look forward to the coming year. God bless you for the efforts you make to share your knowledge and testimony. Being an 82 year old widow in (Fredericia, Denmark) gives me the time to consume everything you are willing to share. Thank You. Sincerely, Georgia Nielsen

[@emilypoaletti9797]

Sister Nielsen! We are sisters. I’m so glad you commented here.

[@angelaliddle]

I can’t thank you enough for the spiritual feast you’ve help facilitate between the Spirit and I as you’ve shared so much truth this year. I am walking through a mixed faith marriage (which started off as a strong temple marriage to a very good and returned missionary). Raising 5 kids in the gospel has been a hard road to walk down the past 4 years since my husband left the gospel path (due to church history issues he couldn’t resolve in his head). As I’ve tried my best to hold firm to the rod, finding your weekly lessons has helped me find the strength to combine knowledge to my mind to my strong resolve and sometimes “child-like” faith in these principles. I love my heart and mind both growing stronger together in the principles of the gospel. The Lord definitely has used your years of strong testimony, knowledge, and experiences to help me along this (at times) lonely hard path. Thanks for helping to shine Christ’s light so brightly for so many to see. I also consider you a close friend even though you don’t know it! Thanks brother for sharing your gift of teaching for all of us. My grip on the iron rod is much stronger because of the light you are sharing!

[@louisevigil4485]

We are so lucky to have you, the lord sure knows how to pick the right people to do his work. I can’t wait every week to hear more, I am so excited to try to be ready for his second coming.

[@laraejackson4115]

Thank you! I learned so much from this lesson, I’ll never look at the Articles of Faith in the same way again! I so appreciate your in depth discussions! I love Jesus Christ and want to become like him!

[@jenniejennie3884]

I believe in Jesus Christ so much as always and forever. ✨💕💓💖💗❤️🙏

[@leswalker2639]

Very well done brother Jared in this video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and understanding of the scriptures and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I enjoy every one of your lessons.

[@andrewbolton4250]

Yet again brother Alverson just in time for my Sabbath afternoon. Thank You !!!!

[@janjones4550]

Thank you for your sweet testimony! Thank you for breaking down the AoF the way you did to clarify applicability. I love the way you teach and I love watching the wheels turn in your head!

[@christiantesado4601]

Thank you Brother Jared for this. God bless you and your family. That you may continue to do God's work here on earth. Maraming salamat.

[@kathrynquinn6889]

My husband was raised Roman Catholic, went to Catholic schools grades 1-12 and college, and served as an altar boy for all the years it was asked. He was finally studying with missionaries in 2019 when we were doing Come Follow Me New Testament. When we read John 17, he was astounded at what he read and understood. He even said, “Why have I never read this before?” I’m sure he had read it, just never understood it. He goes back to that moment often.

[@judymacc]

I was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school just like your husband. However my mother was very protective of us and wouldn't let us go to others church activities. We lived 2 and 1/2 hours from Palmyra and I never knew about it. Joined 40 years tomorrow with my husband. 3 kids went on missions. 4 temple marriages. 5 attended 3 different BYUs

[@lindahincy4162]

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[@lorifoutz9332]

Every time you talk about the times you have spoken to other religious groups I get so excited. That means there are people not if our faith who have had “really clear and true “ answers about us. I feel more prepared to provide better answers to them as the spirit directs. Thank you.

[@msmarj01]

Thank you so much for this labor of love. It is a great blessing to many of us. Especially those of us who live alone and are not able to attend church or have a traditional Come Follow Me group.

[@hazeldewinter5693]

Thank you for all your diligent teachings to add to our testimonies in this years studies of D & C - I have never taken it so personally before.

[@davidspjut9365]

Brother Jared…I can’t think of a better way to honor a Sabbath day….keep up the good work😇❤️

[@leenapeckham332]

I have enjoyed immensely this year studying the Doctrine and Covenants for the first time in my life with your help. Thank you! I’m looking forward for next year also

[@maryjomontoya1963]

I love that you have so much experience with explaining our beliefs to prople of other faiths. It helps me to clarify why our beliefs are different and how to express it to others. If your are looking for a topic to write a book on, I encourage you to write one to us help answer evangelical people and other detractors. There are a couple of books around but they are too deep and esoteric and would take too much time to explain to the questioner. Instead, you use simple, easy to remember language that helps to back up why we believe what we do. Please consider writing such a book. I guarantee you'll sell at least one copy. 😉

[@ernablackburn]

Love the in depth of teaching you give. I love proving the contraies!.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much 😍

[@eveybeedj]

Thank you for your amazing testimony

[@johnryan3374]

Thanks Jared!

[@nicolekay3678]

I love your explanation of the four most important words of the Fourth Article and the subsequent view of isms and philosophies in regards to how we dedicate our lives. This is around minute 55

[@MusicBlik]

46:57 "Narrow channel between Scylla and Charybdis." Nice to see Br. Halvorsen has a classical education. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@caz2870]

Bro Jared Halverson, thank you for your time throughout the entire year for us. My Spirit quenches and thirst for more...May God bless you and your entire family for your dedication, enthusiasm , care and time. 😀

[@estherv.cordovagusay793]

Brother Jared Halverson I am so much grateful for your enlightenment in every videos posted in Come Follow Me series. Me and my family since 2020 up the present wherein I was missing my temple volunteer work. When we discovered your post that keeps us going everyday to clear up some unclear understanding that you made them clear. A hunger of truth is satisfied once we listened to your discussion 🙏

[@donnakearse2503]

Thank you for your help this year of studying the Doctrine and Covenants. Look forward to next year under your care of the scriptures. Bless you and your family with all Fathers blessings he has in store for you. 🎄❤️

[@rogerrobin2774]

In #13, we loved how you pointed out the distinction between Paul’s “think on” vs. Joseph’s “seek after.” This is reminiscent of President Kimball’s correction to the original lyrics to “I Am a Child of God:” “teach me all that I must DO” rather than “know.” Thank you.

[@mattgreen226]

This reminded me of a funny experience I had while working in a research lab in The Bronx. One day, out of the blue, my research partner, who was from California, said, "I memorized your Articles of Faith when I was a kid." Wait, what?! Turns out that a friend invited him to primary when he was 10, and at the beginning of primary one of the leaders said that anyone who could recite all 13 articles at the end of primary would get a granola bar. Well, he wanted a granola bar, so at the end of primary he got in line with the other kids, and when it was his turn he recited all 13! I realized later that he has a nearly perfect photographic memory, so he probably still remembers them. It was the only time he ever attended our church.

[@randishea06]

1:29:00 I love the idea of a packed shelf #1. Don't throw away everything on shelf #1 because of shelf #3

[@karenwright3683]

I am grateful for these lessons. I am ever thankful for your knowledge and ability to share it in such testimony building ways. May our Heavenly Father and our precious Savior, Dear Redeemer, Jesus Christ, bless you and your family for the sacrifice of your time to minister to me.

[@novawarren5074]

I have been told when I was younger that I went around my elbow to get to the point. I do explain things so some people who have a hard time understanding things, can really understand ❣️❣️❣️

[@kevenharsh6756]

Here’s a funny personal experience with the 12th article of faith. I was visiting primary years ago. In sharing time they were reviewing the articles of faith. After reviewing the 12th article of faith about being subject to kings, presidents, rulers (etc.) this 10 or 11 year old boy raised his hand and asked, “what about dictators?” The primary leaders just looked at each other dumbfounded.

[@annewandering]

What a blessing you are to me.

[@richardpineda1364]

Thank you!😎

[@karinabloom135]

Your best teacher, with great insite & dedication for your students, thank you so much for sharing is caring

[@jerikeeley1361]

Thank you

[@brianjex9945]

I love the fact the we can personally apply the articles of faith to ourselves. Thank you for your sacrifice to record these in-depth lessons.

[@ErikaMartinez-iv8kt]

Brother Jared, I am so grateful for people like you. Who loves the gospel and share with people like me converted to the true gospel. You’ve been a part of my daily scriptures study. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@charmainecarter2669]

Thank you! I loved this video. Always learning in a better way. We are grateful for you!

[@janjones4550]

Dear Brother, one of your best yet!!!!

[@aliciamilne2314]

Love your testimony:)

[@novawarren5074]

I'm reviewing this video and share with many people in different groups.You have become more know I just kept sharing your videos with family members and church members. This is a very important One for the Church 📖🙏

[@michelleflake1201]

One important consideration of the word Fall, rather than jump is our falling from the presence of God and our great need for a Savior. We are fallen creatures …needing rebirth back into the presence of God.

[@annfritz2753]

Thank you brother Halverson for your testimony. Thank you for your great lessons! You're a great evangelist and doctor and teacher. Several times in your commentaries in the scriptures (book of mormon and Doctrines and Covenants), I find answer or conforting words and felt the holy ghost so strongly that I had to cry. Thank you for your great faith and spirit. Thank you to share your great knowledge and take of your time to teach us. You're a great blessing!

[@Situp5]

Thank you Jared. You are my friend each morning as I study with you and your students. You were apart of one my Elders Quorum Lessons recently. Thanks for your dedication to share these lessons. These lessons have truly blessed our lives.

[@silviascooking4516]

I hear Him in your bearing of your testimony... I'm learning how to study and hear better because the Holy Ghost tells it is ... since I started listening to your videos my testimony of understanding has increased because of your dedicating yourself to Heavenly Father ... thank you .. I too Believe..

[@shredfreak93]

Brother Halverson, thank you so much for these videos. I was recently converted in 2017 and was able to become sealed to my wife on Halloween of 2018. Listening to your additional insight to the scriptures has really helped my understanding of the Gospel as well as be more confidence in telling friends about this wonderful Church and the infinite blessings the Lord has in store for us. Thank you so much and God Bless you and your family!

[@gills2561]

Brother Jared this lesson has taught me a new view of the articles of faith thank you and thank you for your beautiful testimony it touched my soul, we love you, in my family x

[@louisegee381]

So so so wonderful!! Thank you for blessing my life!!

[@angiekenitzer9620]

Thank you so much for your videos. They are amazing and help me so much! I love your extras quotes and examples. You are helping me in so many ways.

[@amygarner879]

“Missionaries mowing the lawn at Adam-Ondi-Ahman” - yes! We recently moved to Missouri, and it blows my mind to think of the history that has occurred here, and what is to come. Even some members of the church that grew up here treat it just like any other place… But it is absolutely special, and it is pre-destined to be a literal place where the Savior will reign . I am so excited for that day!

[@jenniferhaymond7606]

LOVE the whole shelf discussion!

[@kathrynquinn6889]

One of the signs of the worldwide Church is the change that was made to the Tenth sometime between the time that I was in Primary and the time my children were. At least up until the early 60s: “that Zion will be built upon this, the American, continent” And now I just heard Brother Halvorson say the same thing

[@sharonflay1593]

Imagine where we would be if we didn't have the free will.

[@misschelle55]

The 10th Article of Faith was my father’s favorite and one that he took great care to teach his children. It is the one I recited when I graduated from Primary. 🥰 Thank you so much for your added insight into this very special, to me, doctrine. ♥️

[@mariarubio6917]

Brother Halverson I’m in tears the captions is working on my tv for this segment The Articles of Faith! I’ve missed out on some since you started. I’ve never made a comment on any social media. It took me an hour to understand the first 20 minutes by rewinding. My Heavenly Father knows me & my thirst to learn. Thanks Jared for sharing.

[@nextooperfect]

I am pondering how to better understand and ultimately speak to the various differences between restoration of things once before revealed and things of ongoing revelation.

[@conniedunford5684]

Your testimony at the end on the Thirteen Articles of Faith pierced my heart with joy. It rang loud and clear in my soul. It lifted my spirit to a higher level and my testimony was strengthened powerfully. Thank you. Thank you for every minute of your lessons. They open my spirit up so the Spirit of the Lord can teach me. Thank you again and again and again.

[@sharancarlyle1401]

I am with you on the children in Primary learning the A of F. Our Primary Handbook says we should weekly be working on a scripture or Articles of Faith.

[@tylerburns1364]

👍

[@agoncillogamas4596]

What a wonderful and inspiring words to hear on sunday!..You are really inspired in elaborating these principles. Thank you very much and looking forward to Old Testament, after i have been hearing from you in the last 2 years.❤❤❤

[@rimrosie7184]

❤️

[@goughlifeisgood4068]

Following your channel nearly at the beginning..this has been a added blessing in my daily routine.. thank you for all your insights and suggestions throughout this year. I've learned a great deal and have grown spiritually. Its my prayer that God continues blesses you in all your good works and your family too..hugs

[@peggybogar3059]

Fantastic, thank you. Love Elder Holland's quote too. yes I am in Australia and feel like a true member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, because I am. I added the 11th of the Articles of Faith in a survey regarding Religious Freedom laws being formulated and discussed in Australia right now.

[@1willardjohn]

minute 53:00+ what a great witness that even the adversary has a path process.

[@karyncurr28]

Jared, I pray all is well with you and your family! It’s Tuesday and we’ve yet to see the latest video. The only thing I can think is that there must be something going on in your home. You and your family are always in my prayers but I’m sending out some extra ones right now. I hope we’ll see you soon!!

[@breale7418]

I always loved the 10th article of faith. In primary I would quote this one if I was asked to quote one.

[@novawarren5074]

I love this video brother Jared❤️ I'm looking forward to the additional Sections-If Our Prophet adds to more 📖📖📖❤️ We talk about more scriptures,why not some of our own church Beautiful thinking of future ❤️💟 Hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas Season and keep healthy. Nova Warren in Al.

[@kathrynquinn6889]

Revelations yet to be revealed and revelations yet to be revealed to and understood by me. I have learned to trust the Lord to help me understand when I’m prepared and ready

[@clarkgriffeth3199]

I taught this lesson once and in doing so I realized it’s usually the woman who wants children first and eve is no different. Also. Eve was the first to transgress but all of us except for Christ have chosen not to obey so we each create our own fall or leap

[@reylainbloxham2525]

My life and dedication to these Articles is greatly influenced by your discussion on "isms" (53:51 time stamp) Such a powerful way to apply Focusing on Christ. I want to make that my "Ism" for the New Year! Thank you always for your insight.

[@SaySupport]

❤️‍🔥

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Thank you so very much for your teaching and allowing us to study and learn from you this year Jared and I am looking so forward to next year and the Old Testament and studying with you! You are an answer to my prayers! Thank you! Oh, and I like charcoal too! ;) Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family!

[@Silrielmavi]

1:24:00 9th article of faith. It's okay to have things we don't yet understand, even if it's something that we struggle with a lot. That's because it is part of something that is yet to be revealed. And it's okay to put it on a box on a shelf, because over time things will be revealed, take it off the shelf, look at it, and then put it back if it hasn't been revealed yet. And enjoy the two other shelves of current revelation and past revelation until the future revelation is revealed.

[@ryanandsarah]

Highlight: 1:10:55. Joseph describes a patriarch as an evangelist, and if we take evangelist to mean gospel-ist, then what is he saying a patriarch is? Someone who gives us the good news of the gospel through our own eyes, just as The Gospel of Matthew is the gospel through Matthew's eyes. My own gospel tells me how to follow Christ and build his kingdom. It shows me who i really am and how God sees me.

[@marjoriemeads3954]

Hello Brother Halverson, I would love to get a transcript of your videos or podcasts. I would be very willing to be the one who transcribes your material but would have to receive it in a format that I could use on a DSS player. I'm older and so I'm not sure if I can just put the podcast on my DSS player. If anyone out there knows, I could transcribe your podcast and share it. You do such a wonderful job explaining the scriptures that it would be very valuable to have in writing, especially for my fellow Gospel Doctrine teachers. Thank you for all the time you spend preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is awe inspiring!

[@tootsearl6262]

Around 1:40 you spoke of the meek inheriting the earth..burnt charcoal & kind of joked about they are the only group of people who would want it in that state. I learned what MEEK means from a person who spoke about it in a ward I visited & got her notes. To be meek is way more deep than I ever imagined & I think of it often. Here is what she said: the word meek was originally a translation of a Greek military term. The word described WAR HORSES. Horses that made the cut to ride into the fray retained their fierce spirit, courage, and power, but were disciplined to respond to the slightest nudge or pressure of the rider’s leg. They could gallop into battle at 35 miles per hour and come to a sliding stop at a word. They were not frightened by arrows, spears, or torches. When stallions could do these things, then they were said to be meeked. Sam Whatley said, “To be meeked was to be taken from a state of wild rebellion and made completely loyal to, and dependent upon, one’s master. It is also to be taken from an atmosphere of fearfulness and made unflinching in the presence of danger. These stallions became submissive, but certainly not spineless. They embodied power under control, strength with forbearance.” With that in mind, we all ought to be meek-meek as war horses. Last conference Elder Bednar gave us some illuminating input on this topic when he said, “Meekness is a defining attribute of the Redeemer and is distinguished by righteous responsiveness, willing submissiveness, and strong self-restraint…Meekness is strong, not weak; active, not passive; courageous, not timid; restrained, not excessive; modest, not self-aggrandizing; and gracious, not brash. A meek person is not easily provoked, pretentious, or overbearing and readily acknowledges the accomplishments of other

[@mariarubio6917]

Again there’s no captioning on this one. Every year there’s a couple w/o it. I pray for you Bro Halverson & thank Heavenly Father for your time & knowledge. I study, ponder & takes notes. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariarubio6917]

I can only physically watch you on my tv. I do have captioning but several of your Unshaken don’t.

[@kisserravnsrensen369]

SORRY though many Brits don’t believe it: England IS a part of Europe. Not the EU but Europe. ❤️❤️🇩🇰

[@cindyroberson7138]

The part about Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father being one I take to mean that they are one in purpose.

[@Tk.utelab]

Number 11 I wish it was written that we have the right of worshiping Almighty God. Privileges can be taken away but rights cannot

[@bondfire1613]

Who was it? Who did pres Grant call? I'm so interested!

[@LokimusPokomali]

50:00 to 57:23 is about the universality of the 4th Article of Faith.

[@novawarren5074]

I have covered the Holy Bible in year,we covered The Book Of Mormon in a year Why are we cutting the Bible in 2 years, I do enjoy the study for all reason to gain insight and help others I just had to ask you Brother Jared.

[@weemouse1959]

In the first year he will cover the Old Testament and in the second year the New Testament. These two books are longer than the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. Hope my response was helpful. 😇

[@kathrynquinn6889]

Showing off was saying the 10th because it was harder to say and understand!

[@scientificapproach6578]

I love your videos! Sometimes it’s daunting to start a two hour video knowing you probably won’t be able to finish. Much easier to watch 4 30 min videos, a video per day. If you have time, can you also post video segments?

[@irisalton8372]

I watch them in segments sometimes, too, but I don't think we can ask or expect him to do more than he is already doing--create your own segments by watching as much as you can when you can.

[@MicheleBurstein]

I love settling in eachSabbath to each full lesson regardless of length. I am reviewing the Book of Mormon lessons every morning and I do half an hour- I segment each lesson myself. Just listen to as much as you can, note the time and pick up at that point the next day. I would go nuts having to play short video after short video! Brother Halverson works incredibly hard already - it’s so unfair to ask more of him!

[@karenwright3683]

It took me some time to figure out how to segment the lessons by using the time bar. I hope that works for you. Are not the lessons blessing our lives!!!? I like to segment the lesson and ponder on whatever part of it that needs my attention. It helped me to keep a little notebook of what time I finished a segment. Usually, I would back it up a minute or two so I knew where I truly was in the lesson. Do whatever works best for you! God bless you!

[@irisalton8372]

@@karenwright3683 I don't know how or why my video automatically comes back to the same place I stopped each time. There must be a setting I am not even aware of!

[@Virken_]

Does anybody know the name of the outro song?

[@rogerrobin2774]

Excellent, as always, but we were deeply disappointed that you did not address the distinction between what Joseph Smith meant by “the gift of tongues” vs. how we tend to use that term today. In fact, we really do not seem to believe in the gift of tongues or the interpretation of same as practiced by the early Saints, do we? After all, this was not at all referring to missionaries learning foreign languages, but that seems to be how we understand “tongues” today.

[@maryjomontoya1963]

I listened to a podcast today, Follow Him with John Bytheway. His guest Bro. Corbitt explained that the gift of tongues sort of morphed into the bearing of testimonies. It was a two part podcast but I think it was in part 1.

[@smithmeads4890]

In minutes 38-40 you mentioned "the jump." I like your take. However, I want to defend the word fall. Perhaps, I want to because I am an orthopedic surgeon and falls are part of my livelihood. haha. In all seriousness, I love the depiction of Adam and Eve making a choice but not having control over all the consequences. In fact, they fell out of the presence of God. They fell into a situation that I don't think they had complete understanding of its difficulties. Certainly, they were not aware of the pain they would have felt after Cain killed their other son Abel. Pain at the choices of another that directly affect them without any control of their own. We make choices in life that cause us to fall. We need the Atonment of Jesus Christ to elevate us from the effects of sin or even transgression (I absolutely agreed with your description of the difference between sin and transgression). Thank you for your efforts and understanding. I am excited to study and feast on the Old Testament with you next year.

[@amandalozanorolland4673]

Where is the first Bible lesson for January?

[@MsMellowmarsh1]

Love and appreciate your work here. Completely disappointed with the glaring omission of even a cursory mention of the distinctness of the “gathering” AND the “restoration” of the lost tribes of Israel. The gathering is happening today on both sides of the veil. The restoration is described in the scriptures as a future event that will rival the miracle of Moses and the parting of the Red Sea. DC 133:26-34, Jeremiah 16:14-15. Elder James Talmage said in General Conference 1944, “There is a tendency to explain away what you do not wish to understand in literal simplicity... the prophecy stands that the (lost) tribes shall be brought forth from their hiding place...” This will be such an amazing event, you do a disservice to not testify of what the scriptures and prophets have taught so that the Saints will have hope and encouragement as they look for these signs to be fulfilled in the dark days ahead.

[@pspodnme]

Jared, which one of your DNC episodes includes your coverage of the characteristics of anti-religious rhetoric to destroy testimonies? At one time I meant to get back on that episode and jot down the information my medical needs and other problems got in the way and I’ve lost track as to which one I need to refer back to. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks for your efforts in producing these lessons

[@ItsCeleste101]

Its in D&C 129-132. Can't remember if it is part 1 or 2